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« on: February 05, 2024, 09:13:26 PM »
Lift I found was at a Fasenal down in Fremont. Got it for $250 and is much better for use at my little house/shop.
Goes though doorways, has adjustable forks (I will make a plate for it) and is almost the same capacity at 880lbs.
26in wide, forks are 25in and can go down between the legs. Needs a new release, but the vise grips were included.
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« on: February 05, 2024, 09:05:29 PM »
SO while I was starting to mod the wesco, I saw another that would suit my need better.
I welded the edge I had cut off the platform and its new home will be at the Ridge.
Thank god for paint, makes its look way better. I actually have a load of stuff to get up there. Even found #5 rebar for a good price on the way.
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« on: February 03, 2024, 10:10:48 PM »
Got the lathe cleaned up, new chuck, shelf and wiring. Going to build a chip tray for the rear now.
Not the best picture and son already got chips on it.
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« on: February 01, 2024, 11:17:22 AM »
Some of the DIY setups are very nice, seen many overlander vids about them.
Like to do a drawer setup for the Tahoe. I always seem to carry a lot and dig to find things way to much.
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« on: January 31, 2024, 08:18:51 PM »
Hey, I can buy ammo again and get it shipped in Kali!!
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« on: January 31, 2024, 08:17:58 PM »
I like em, you can get a lot in the KSG. Your not hunting with em, right,,,,,,,,
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« on: January 31, 2024, 08:15:21 PM »
I like drawer systems, but you may find something used vs the hefty $$ new. I see decked systems for sale all the time out here, but for trucks.
What about some storage in the tailgate? Looking now at those options for my sons Sonoma and the Dmax. Tahoe has all the room in rear side panels I am going to tap.
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« on: January 31, 2024, 08:07:34 PM »
I have an 500, KSG, Win XTR SA for hunting and the SA Weatherby, all 12G. Changed the weight on the W-SA to take 2 3/4 shells, was made for 3". Pistol grip on the 500.
The WB kick like a mule even turned down. KSG does not kick as the others, but is heavy and 14 rounds is nice, but you can't baby it at all.
I don't have a preference on SA vs pump, but NOTHING puts the fear of God into someone like the racking the action. Many a time thats all you need. Now saying that, I like a SA for follow up shots if needed.
I have a 20rnd sling for the 500 and WB, both at the Ridge just because (KISS) No extra rounds carried for the KSG and you can't combat load, but you can switch which tube you feed from and can turn in a hall, doorway (or a vehicle) without issue.
I think I would stay with pump for the same KISS. SA eats ammo and the charge handle can get in the way for storage.
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« on: January 30, 2024, 06:33:52 PM »
Tell em its a knife wound,,,,,,,,,
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« on: January 30, 2024, 02:39:53 PM »
Glad your OK Charles, they grow em big in Tx?
1st couple courses were fun. Tied to measure to have come out even when getting to the hallway, then 2 vents (one I moved) and the cove by the front window. Finding using soapy solution on all edges really helps. Now I have a closet to do with the next row.
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« on: January 29, 2024, 10:45:17 PM »
I see the sense behind it then. I was thinking 16in logs and rain getting to it. Good overhangs.
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« on: January 29, 2024, 08:50:03 PM »
Just seems small to me. Double wood stacks would be perfect (JMHO)
Is there a need to cover the outside there TRN?
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« on: January 29, 2024, 08:33:44 PM »
Cute, but on the small side for a Tx item
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« on: January 29, 2024, 07:46:28 PM »
Got a good start on the new floor. Tedious is the word and figuring what method works best for me. Believe it or not, thats 4 boxes of 72.
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« on: January 29, 2024, 07:40:50 PM »
Yup, we are patiently waiting to see a foundation go in….
So am I. Looking for a good price on rebar and getting the Exc up there.
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« on: January 29, 2024, 12:55:58 PM »
Another great weekend up there. Tad on the chili side at night (30f) but manageable with the igloo and a buddy heater.
Kubota gave me a run with the battery acting up. After 4 years the corrosion has done its job and we had a no start issue. Jumping it was a joy being in the container, but I had 20' cables. My little jumper box did no good with the corrosion and even though this has a jumper plug, I don't have the lead for that (will remedy)
Battery tested fine along with charging system. But the cables and such were in need of attention. I had to run to a nieghbor to borrow a brush. Cleaned everything including grounds, coated much of the contacts with grease. Now she starts right up.
Everything else ran fine but the gen, so no well output yet. That and septic (my real goal this weekend). Lots of finding stuff in the container (did I mention its a mess?)
Road is more than clear, no ice at all and someone dragged it so the TH needs to get up here soon. (no more container sleeping?)
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« on: January 25, 2024, 12:20:08 AM »
I had 1in spaces on the elky, never had an issue but I used locktite on them. I made them too.
Tate, those are nice but pricey. Not crazy though.
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« on: January 25, 2024, 12:18:11 AM »
Yeah, they look good. Water has a way out vs being stuck in those hwy tires.
How much taller are they?
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« on: January 23, 2024, 11:16:27 PM »
But of course, that is a lot to deal with.
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« on: January 22, 2024, 07:35:31 PM »
Heck, thats not snow unless you can't drive!!
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« on: January 22, 2024, 07:34:23 PM »
Yeah, but he wants a smaller dia than they show. Still a work in progress.
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« on: January 22, 2024, 03:42:31 PM »
Looked at those for my sons S10, but not made for size we want.
Looking at icons now.
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« on: January 22, 2024, 12:00:41 PM »
He wants to push the wheels out a little. Not a fan of spacers either, but short as possible. Told he can do that with the right wheels.
I more don't like them for the stress they put on bearings and spindles. But wheels you normally run are cast, spacers are billet and stronger than the wheel (unless steel)
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« on: January 21, 2024, 05:31:27 PM »
Trying to make a little room and making the garage usable again. I added a hoist on unistrut that has been here since before Christmas.
Just lagged into the beams for now, but still good for several hundred pounds. 660lb from Vevor and it can be doubled (included pully and lift straps). Roller mounts and little things from Az.
Found a larger 6.25in 3 jaw chuck for my lathe, standard 5.25in just always seemed to be just a hair small. Got an 8in (real cheap), but it was BIG and didn't feel right. Fuerda (china) quality looks good and spins true with drill rod. Uses a D1-4 mount and just being a 24 ctr-ctr lathe space gets tight. Probably repurpose the 8in for a rotary table I have.
Redoing the lathe setup after removing the mill. Needs a metal chip plate now, added a shelf on the rear and have a tool cabinet that will fit up there nicely.
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« on: January 20, 2024, 01:43:53 PM »
Just got a 2.5 lift for it. About all there is really but OK for the smaller truck.
Thinking about doing wheel spacers too. With a 5 on 4 3/4 thinking about 5x5 which is way more common.
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« on: January 19, 2024, 03:01:03 PM »
TRN, have you seen the blast systems that use water? Some are really cheap, some not. I got a cheap one to try.
Basically, it pushes the media with water and compressed air. Biggest thing is hardly any mess, no cloud and just hose down to cleanup.
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« on: January 16, 2024, 12:24:33 PM »
Pulled the mill head off my Lathe, never have used it (15 years) since I have a smaller mill and now have the BP.
Got the Yeswelder 55pro plasma running yesterday, runs good! For $130 and setup for CNC was a great buy. Cut through 3/16 like butter at 40amps, now to hookup to the Arcdroid. First project will be a universal winch mount plate. Might even sell or give out code if it works.
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« on: January 16, 2024, 12:12:49 PM »
I have been picking up parts, engine crossmember with mount, 4L80 for a rebuild and adapter to for it all in hand.
Looking at big brakes for the Dana 60, undecided.
He is sitting on my trailer right now at the storage yard. With the exc and sons Sonoma room was not there for now.
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« on: January 16, 2024, 12:08:28 PM »
Staying with the 4.3 for now. For a smaller truck the V6 does good. Interior pulled apart and doing the headliner.
Found a water leak on the windshield and getting est for that now.
Did the ignition yesterday, would start without key (but starts everytime) AC runs cold, got some TBI stuff for it too.
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« on: January 16, 2024, 11:05:40 AM »
Those look good. Full rear cover?
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« on: January 15, 2024, 01:37:19 PM »
Went up Sunday just for once over. With all the holidays I hadn't been for a few weeks.
Was just gorgeous! 50f, sunny and everything was just as I left it. Tractors all started fine and I found my laser/level setup charger that was MIA.
No sign of any real rain or snow, lots of horse poo, but none sighted this trip. Reset the trail cam as the solar rechargeable batteries didn't cut it.
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« on: January 15, 2024, 01:09:00 PM »
Its pricy for bare metal vs just primer IMHO. I think it needs rust to really do its thing too.
Son is doing the frame on his sonoma now, just a solid layer of rust and using the rustolium spray converter.
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« on: January 13, 2024, 10:17:52 PM »
Why por15?
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« on: January 13, 2024, 08:58:23 PM »
I like the tires, but maybe fix the road too? I mean if you can't drive to say the barn thats not good. May keep some out, but never all. Though you had a nice gate up there?
Son loves the ICONs, but they cost more than the truck.
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« on: January 13, 2024, 04:43:17 PM »
Drove across NB a few years back around Christmas. Was the longest flattest area I have ever drove through. Lots of cars in the ditches (everyone that past me) and I was no hurry.
Good luck!
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« on: January 12, 2024, 10:40:54 PM »
Look, a Don sighting,,,,,,,,,,
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« on: January 12, 2024, 10:34:08 PM »
Here, here!
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« on: January 12, 2024, 06:44:05 PM »
Fills the wells nice. Not crazy big or sticking to far out.
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« on: January 08, 2024, 09:04:31 PM »
Did the bullets ruin any blades?
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« on: January 08, 2024, 08:44:53 PM »
I understand, it was close, but cool.
Aren't they building them?
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« on: January 07, 2024, 05:43:57 PM »
Someone gave him clearance, Maverik would be proud.
Maybe a good ass chewing but I would not have wanted to be under those blades!
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« on: January 06, 2024, 08:04:41 PM »
Well, you don't need to change wheels, but run what runs you.
Get an orange camera, prime target!
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« on: January 06, 2024, 05:09:13 PM »
SAS, yes!
Hard to tell from the pic, but I think you are right as my cross member for the titan bolts onto the lip under the cab.
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« on: January 06, 2024, 11:20:32 AM »
Their already boxed back to the bed, doing just the rear should be easy. 4 link rear, gonna wheel it?
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« on: January 06, 2024, 11:17:02 AM »
My YW was like $120, hard to say no. I have a cutmaster 42 for general use and could swap.
Great strides on the whole compound build, table is icing and should help with the biz.
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« on: January 05, 2024, 10:36:13 PM »
To mod is simple, just need to move the legs in flush on both sides. Then narrow the table, easy also. I want to add some hold down points and something in front for larger items
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« on: January 05, 2024, 10:27:48 PM »
Well, I got this thing today. Been looking and had one lined up that was electric but the guy sold it on me! Wanted for working on the mill, lifting things onto the truck/trailer without a hoist and be a great workstand for many things.
This is pump, not a crank so it will do. Wesco 60in rated at 1000lb in pretty good shape. Has a locking tab on the rear rolls smooth.
I looked up the wrong model and it is several inches to wide for man doors I have. (31in, need 28in) Also had this weird plate on it that was off in a minute with a grinder. Looked like there were 2 but one was removed already.
Still thinking it over, but I may narrow it a few inches. Pretty easy just cutting the legs off and pushing them in some. We will see,,,,,,,,,,,
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« on: January 05, 2024, 10:15:43 PM »
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« on: January 05, 2024, 10:13:49 PM »
30 miles is just clearing the air room. How'd he end up in Tx?
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