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    tow rope, recovery strap or chain?

    Where we are working at we get stuck a lot. Usually at least a couple times a day. We have been using harbor freight chains and they have been breaking when we are really stuck. I did some research and for roughly the same cost per foot I can get the following Grade 100 Alloy 3/8" chain...
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    air compressor basics

    I have some general questions on air compressors. Several things I have ideas on but was not really sure. I have upgraded the pump on my compressor and it puts out 13 CFM @ 90 PSI and has a max pressure of 135 PSI. The pressure switch I have has a range of 30 PSI. I assume I should set it to...
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    Big impact wrenches

    Not sure if this is the right forum or not but here goes. I have a 1991 International 4800 truck. It is a 5 ton I believe. We use it out in the pasture and cut tires on occasion and due to the remote location the service call for a new tire is very expensive. The tires are only $300 each but...
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    homemade portable pressure washer

    I am interested in making a cheap portable pressure washer. I know they have the nice set ups on trailers that the mobile car washers use but I was thinking something along the lines of a a plastic 55gal drum in the back of my truck with a hose running from the bottom of it to a $250 gas powered...
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    Right way to quit a job

    I have never quit a job before. I have been working at the same place for 15 yrs. It is a small company, and I run everything. I am the only full time employee, and I only see the owner every other month or so (he lives 8 hrs away). To make a long story short I can see the company folding up if...
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    Land paying for itself

    I know this is knd of a loaded question with TONS of variables, but here goes. I am looking at buying some land - around 100-200 acres or so. I am wanting to have a quiet place to put a home with no close neighbors. I have a full time job and do not need any net income from the land, but I am...
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    Tractor Lemon Laws?

    I have a 2005 tractor I bought new in April. It has 150 hours on it. Since my purchase it has been to the shop for, loose tie rod end, broken tie rod, oil pan leaking, 2 clutch jobs. My dealer is the greatest guy and does everything he can to make it right but this is getting old. I am woried...
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