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That video is really good. I like that you have actual test numbers to back up his claims. From my previous reading I am surprised he didn't mention seperating whatever is inside from the metal of the can as I thought that was required.

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Thank you all for helping me understand it.!!   I will try to get in there tomorrow and see what the ECM and PROM numbers are and go from there. I will also look at the storage box idea.

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Thanks stlaser !!  Hopefully he will wander through and this.

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So with the uptick in talk of problem with China and EMP potiental as well as the fact I live in ALaska and travel remote vibration prone gravel road I have been looking at getting a spare ECU just in case.  In trying to find info on them it gets confusing pretty fast to me. Some are described as "plug and Play" some state they need to be "programed" or "Flashed" and some are described as only needing the PROM card swapped to the new one.  Trying to find more details on the web seems to only add to the confusion. Does anyone have any experience/knowledge to share on the subject?
I realize that I should probably also have a throttle position sensor spare . Anything else I am missing?
Thank you ahead of time for any help anybody can offer!!!

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Hand Tools, Power Tools, Welders, etc / Re: Grizzly Knife Grinder #G1015
« on: December 12, 2018, 08:49:14 PM »
...and found out how harder it is to grind 5160 compared to a railroad spike. I dulled the 60 grit belt pretty quickly,  partially because the magnet put to much pressure on the platin.

Ken what type belts are you using?   I found that the standard belts you would find in a hardware store don't last long when working with knife steels. Most of them are aluminum oxide(AO).  Try some Norton Blaze belts or Ceramic belts. More expensive but will last much longer.

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Hand Tools, Power Tools, Welders, etc / Re: Grizzly Knife Grinder #G1015
« on: December 11, 2018, 07:58:03 PM »
That one I listed was just an example, you can shop around and get one cheaper or make one.

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Hand Tools, Power Tools, Welders, etc / Re: Grizzly Knife Grinder #G1015
« on: December 11, 2018, 05:53:01 PM »
I had one of these quite awhile ago and it was well built. I would suggest you are actually getting it for making knives to consider one of the other style 2"x72" grinders. They can accept differient attachments that are applicable to knife making.
Similar to this design http://www.northridgetool.com/packages/#standard_package   They area pretty easily made if you check on youtube for construction ideas
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=homemade+knife+grinder
I also recommend sticking with 272 belts as they available in the most types.

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Construction and heavy equipment / Re: The "Big Red" Thread
« on: September 23, 2015, 11:58:43 PM »
Don, what's next?  Between this progress and starting Square D, what else is there to accomplish?

Looking good!
Are you flippin kiddin'??

Oh, haul Sarge down there
Put up a building
Build a pistol/shotgun range and erect berms for rifle targets
Dig a hole and build a cistern
Set up a battery house, and windmill, and solar cells
Get the actual cabin started
Put up a good sized barn
Put up a medium sized critter barn
Fence off one field for pasture

Don I am not asking direct details online but how are you able to secure all of that when you don't live there and only go there occasionally?  I don't know how far away it is from your home but we would have all sorts of stuff missing if we did that here. Hope you don't have any problems!!

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Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 7 Start it up!
« on: September 23, 2015, 01:24:23 AM »
Congrats on getting it running Don!

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Hide Site / Re: Hide/bugout site build thread
« on: September 04, 2015, 07:06:52 PM »
Go to the heavy duty models
Everyone buys cheapo bush hogs because they are inexpensive
But they don't last
Get a full on unit with a big gearbox, clutch, thick steel and so forth.
They can be spendy, but you will only have to buy one!

Thanks for the info Don.Unless I ship one up I only have a couple of places to pick from. We have limited agriculture so limited dealers. I will shop them all and see what I can find.

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Hide Site / Re: Hide/bugout site build thread
« on: September 02, 2015, 05:56:59 PM »
Good discussion. I am learning. After this summers fires and the ongoing dry weather I am cutting back the tree's around the house/shop. Borrowed a friends box blade to break up the roots/coarse grass. Much more to do but then will need a brush hog to maintain it as Willows come back quick. Need to lay out some fire line protection too. The brush hog I looked at only was rated 1.5" not 2" like Don's. Time for more shopping.

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Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: August 29, 2015, 10:52:59 PM »
Don, I think you need a few "hard points" just to round it all out,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Are those the points he is going to put on for  helicopter lift points for insertions?   ;)

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Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: August 29, 2015, 01:40:14 AM »
It's looking great Don. Can't wait to see it all painted and reassembled.

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Hide Site / Re: Hide/bugout site build thread
« on: August 16, 2015, 08:10:49 PM »
Maybe that DC  car powered welder that someone posted about a few weeks/months ago?

It would have welded that up fine.

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Hand Tools, Power Tools, Welders, etc / Re: Knives as tools
« on: August 15, 2015, 07:50:29 PM »
A friend sent me his link recently too. Best info I could find on there is to call the maker
Bosco Escobar Medina phone 014 996 95 40 99    No mention of prices or a website.

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Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: July 29, 2015, 12:00:00 AM »
Does the door of the hatch clear the tire or are you going to have to drop the tire/open the rack to get into the rear of the truck?
Perhaps you missed it in the past when I talked about it, but the truck is going to lose the top hatch and the tailgate. I plan to build my own rear closure with a door and some other features.

Oops sorry guess I missed that post.  I will review and report back to the class. :D

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Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: July 28, 2015, 05:09:18 PM »
Does the door of the hatch clear the tire or are you going to have to drop the tire/open the rack to get into the rear of the truck? Just thinking of moving quick and wanting to throw something in the back quickly. I had a similar rack on my old Land cruiser and found it  a pain having to always open the rack to get inside. I ended up moving the tire onto the roof. Heavy but do-able by hand for the rare times you needed to do it. Heck at home I just lifted it up on top with the tractor. Just a thought.

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Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: July 24, 2015, 05:28:56 PM »
It's a pleasant 95 degrees here with T storms forecast for this evening.

95 degrees is never pleasant just survivable. ;)

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Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: July 18, 2015, 02:38:41 AM »
Looks really great. Could you remove the winch handle and use an extension or drill to lower the tire so you wouldn't have to remove the cans?
Good thought. I just made an adapter for my friends trailer tongue jack that he uses with the battery powered impact wrench he carries. Works great and saves alot of cranking. It is removable if he for some reason doesn't have the wrench and can use the original handle.

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Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: July 18, 2015, 01:47:09 AM »
Those dimple dies look really good as well as helping stiffen that up. I too would be curious where you got them.

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Build Threads / Re: 90 Suburban build
« on: July 14, 2015, 04:06:48 PM »
Nice work on that steal of a deal! The axles are seriously stout, seem to last forever, and were much more prevalent than other dana axles so parts are everywhere including aftermarket. would love to get my hands on a ready welder; last time I had to weld on the trail it involved some jumper cables, my two optima batteries and some coat hanger. Let's just say I was not that confident in my steering drag link after that, but it got us down off the mountain and home after some pretty intense snow wheeling in the cascades. Any update on the state of the transmission?

I still need to do the writeup on the Readywelder. That slipped by me. It is a great tool that can really save a trip.
As for the tranny here is a picture of a bushing in the pump that was leaking

According to the tranny guy he said it is electrolysis from a bad ground sometime in the past and it finally pushed past the seal. He checked all the grounds and everything was fine currently. He wondered if during the replacement of the engine before I bought it or when the other engine was in that they had a bad ground. While he was in there I had him do a full inspection of every thing inside to make sure there was no future problems and it was fine.

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Build Threads / Re: 90 Suburban build
« on: July 13, 2015, 01:24:09 PM »
Nice find and it leaves lots of $$ for discs.

That is definitely on the list.
Pulled the cover yesterday and everything looked good. No water,rust,weird gear wear or anything bad.
When I can I will pull the hubs and check the wheel bearings. Off to summer work.

Those dag-gone 14 bolts never seem to wear out. At least the ones I have seen don't

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Build Threads / Re: 90 Suburban build
« on: July 12, 2015, 03:15:42 AM »
Well a small update. Been keeping an eye on Craigslist and saving my money. Saw an add for a "dana 60" out of a 1982 K20 pickup. I called the guy and he swore it had to be a dana 60 even though I had researched and it didn't seem to be used in that era.  Drove over and sure enough it was a FF 14 bolt. I got it for $100 and he threw in some spare parts. Even started some talk of some trades of other parts that each of us need. I do need to get shock mounts as they were sacrificed for another project of his. Now to go through it and make sure all is well and get the locker installed I got from Tate. Will also have to save for matching gears for the front since this 4.10's and my truck has 3.73's. Progress!

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Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: July 10, 2015, 10:30:16 PM »
Great innovative work Don getting it all to work. I like how its coming together.

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Solder
Electrical tape
RTV gasket maker
WD-40
Selection of crimp on wire ends
Selection of tie-wraps
Selection of fuses
Spare light bulbs
Bottle of black pepper
Tube of grease
Selection of nuts and bolts
100 MPH tape
Cotter keys
Selection of O-rings
Spare Schrader valve for your wheel
Some rope or chord
Piece of sandpaper
Spare parts as you see fit for your particular vehicle/application
Selection of hose-clamps
Oils: Motor,trans, power steering.
Tire plug kit and compressor
Roll of red and black wire probably 12/14 GA
a spare pos/neg batt terminal
Head lamp
power inverter unless installed
Fix-a-flat
wiper blades
50/50 coolant
JB-Weld
Super glue
Teflon tape
Trash bags
Fan belt
Radiator hoses
Couple of chunks of spare hoses like fuel,heater etc
If you do many water crossings 1 set spare wheel bearings
Wheel bearing grease
Fuel filter
HEET for water in fuel

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Hand Tools, Power Tools, Welders, etc / Re: Survival tool box
« on: July 05, 2015, 03:22:41 PM »
Metric combination wrenches 8mm-19mm
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
Ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle possibly the rear axle nut socket as well
Butane soldering torch
Strap wrench/filter-wrench
Pickle fork
Aluminum pipe wrenches 14" or 18"
Magnet and 550 cord
head lamp
wire crimpers/strippers
channel locks
1/4" drive 'little' sockets
allen wrenches or allen head sockets
feeler gauges
12v test light or multi meter
Vice grips
Magnet, telescoping
Bottle neck jack
File
Drill   Battery or elec if you have inverter
Center punch
Hacksaw
Angle grinder Battery or elec if you have inverter grinding and cutting disks
Welder  Readywelder,spoolgun adaption,alternator arc or battery arc

It may seem a bit overkill for these last few things but I have done some fabrication in remote areas with these and made it home

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Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: July 05, 2015, 03:09:57 PM »
Maybe a Chevy this time Don? TO bad they never mad a shortbed crew in the 72-91 style. But hey, making a shortbed after this is childs play. But a burb might work to,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Sounds good to me!   I would like to see you work your ideas on a burb.

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Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: June 12, 2015, 10:10:37 PM »
Looks really good!

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Build Threads / Re: 90 Suburban build
« on: June 11, 2015, 07:52:07 PM »
Well summer is here and life has been busy. I thought I was going to have a cool update with the purchase of a FF 14 bolt to start on. So we hooked up the trailer, piled the dogs in and headed out about 30 miles away to pick one up. They are not that common up here and I had looked at a few that had the wrong spacing but this one was the right one. Well 27 miles into the 30 mile trip I noticed a little smoke behind me. I pulled over and looked underneath and there is ATF dripping from the belled part of the Turbo 400. Nice clear red with no burnt look but definitiely leaking. So that plan was canceled and we called the tow truck and the daughter came and picked us all up. Luckily she was off for the day. I am waiting for the word from the tranny shop but it is either a torque convertor failure or seal leak on the pump per him. He hasn't totally tore into it yet though.
On the bright sign I picked up a pressure/air tank to mount underneath for the onboard air from Craigslist for $20. Now I need to disassemble the setup that was on the old Cruiser and get it mounted and plumbed on the Burb.
I also need to do a write up on the Readywelder soon. I will get to it!

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Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: June 08, 2015, 03:03:13 PM »
NAPA carries it here.

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Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: June 04, 2015, 02:24:43 PM »
The skirt really finishes it off. I do have one thought though if you do push against something and you ride up over it is the backward angle of the skirt going to catch and hold you there? IF so maybe an angled plate welded to the skirt in the back to allow something to ride up and over going back out?  I know more weight.

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Hide Site / Re: Hide/bugout site build thread
« on: May 30, 2015, 09:29:01 PM »
I realize you don't have bitterly cold winters but cold enough that you might want to get a piece of foam ( styrofoam or blue insulation foam) and use that in the winter instead of the hard seat. Instantly warm and very comfortable. Much better than sitting on the cold plastic toilet seat.

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Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: May 28, 2015, 01:52:51 PM »

[/quote]

Patience and a squirrel

Patience, yes patience, is really a gift my friend
[/quote]

Dang that put me in the moment. Reminds me of my youth.

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Hide Site / Re: Hide/bugout site build thread
« on: May 28, 2015, 01:47:11 PM »
Don given your fabricating talent have you thought of making your own mill? Just an example http://www.sawmillplans.com/ has what look to be detailed plans . With the cost of lumber these days it might be worth it.

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Hide Site / Re: Hide/bugout site build thread
« on: May 27, 2015, 11:39:56 PM »

Right now it's 92...Looking at adding 160 in the near future, then 78 more and finally 60 more. Lots of timber as well
[/quote]

Sounds fantastic. Are you looking at a sawmill for lumber?

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Hide Site / Re: Hide/bugout site build thread
« on: May 27, 2015, 10:24:51 PM »
Wow Don what a piece of equipment to have!  I have rented those before and loved it. Can I ask how many acres is the farm?

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Hide Site / Re: Hide/bugout site build thread
« on: May 20, 2015, 10:39:19 PM »
also on that vent stack should be one of those whirly thingies to assist with removing the gasses that will accumulate.
Thought about putting an exhaust tip on there

But only for a moment...!

Dual chrome stacks?

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Build Threads / Re: 90 Suburban build
« on: May 20, 2015, 02:27:13 PM »
I have seen those and love the idea. Played with a some stick welding but a spool is the way to go!

I wonder if getting a cheap spool gun and setting up a system would work?

I have fixed many a driveline in parking lots and welded spindles back onto axles, but always with a dedicated gas welding rig.

It appears you can http://www.instructables.com/id/SpoolGun/?ALLSTEPS
Something to try out.

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Hide Site / Re: Hide/bugout site build thread
« on: May 19, 2015, 10:33:13 PM »
Or put a basement under a slab.

Kentucky has lots of caves...

That would be great to have on your property!

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Hide Site / Re: Hide/bugout site build thread
« on: May 19, 2015, 01:52:13 PM »
Or put a basement under a slab.

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Build Threads / Re: 90 Suburban build
« on: May 19, 2015, 12:23:22 AM »
That's a good question JR that I will do a little research on. I did find this discussion while searching for info. Caution a little for language if you are sensitive http://www.jkowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91102

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Hide Site / Re: Hide/bugout site build thread
« on: May 18, 2015, 10:02:55 PM »
One of the buildings I saw that I was really impressed with was a large metal building like your picture and the front 2/3 was the shop with double bays, workbenches etc. The rear third was the living quarters that looked just as nice as any house. They had a patio in the back so if you entered from that side you never knew it was a shop. Worked really well and both the husband and wife were happy because they both got what they wanted.  ;)

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Build Threads / Re: 90 Suburban build
« on: May 18, 2015, 12:18:42 PM »
I will work on the write up for sure. I think having some way to weld and use tools on Square-D would be a great and useful thing. I have a larger inverter (1500/2000 watt ?) that I will install on my truck. I typically carry an angle grinder, grinding wheels and cutoff wheels and some small scrap steel. With a little ingenuity on the trail you can fix many things that allow you to make it home or in an emergency keep going till you get to a safe place and do a more thorough fix.
Another concept that has been around for along time that seems good is the http://premierpowerwelder.com/. I have not used it one and personally more comfortable with MIG than arc. Its also much more expensive. The military has a Ready welder setup  here http://readywelder.com/products-page/welders/10000mdp-cs/.

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Build Threads / Re: 90 Suburban build
« on: May 17, 2015, 11:49:15 PM »
Looks like the welder is currently $599 http://readywelder.com/products-page/welders/10000-2

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Build Threads / Re: 90 Suburban build
« on: May 17, 2015, 11:16:28 PM »
At 24v you are capable up to 1/2" steel.  I have welded everything from stitching thin (1/16th) upnto 3/8" with no problems personally. Since I use mine either on the homestead away from the shop or on the trail I just use flux-core in it. It does have a gas port on it if you want. It is not finely adjustable like a home shop machine but you can do a lot with it.

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Build Threads / Re: 90 Suburban build
« on: May 17, 2015, 09:06:08 PM »
Thank you all!
I will work on getting some more detail pics. Is anybody interested in the wiring for the 24v Readywelder? Don't know if anybody else uses them. I was a dealer a long time ago but no longer so I am just passing on how handy they are. I even had a friend of mine weld together a broken leaf spring out in the back country that allowed him to get home.

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Hide Site / Re: Hide/bugout site build thread
« on: May 16, 2015, 09:49:01 PM »
Looks like a good start. Are you going to set it on some blocks or something?  Ground contact will start rotting pretty quick if you don't. You probably know that already but figured I would mention it. ;)

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Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: May 16, 2015, 03:18:26 AM »
That is an awesome job you are doing on that bumper Don!  Are you going to include shackle mounts or D-rings on it?

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Build Threads / Re: 90 Suburban build
« on: May 15, 2015, 02:37:57 AM »
Ok after a bit of delay involving time to do the work and getting parts in I have moved forward.  The roof rack I made for my Land Cruiser was stretched , modified  and mounted. I used the factory rack as a base which I reinforced to hold the weight. I added a mount for my hi-lift to the side of the roof rack. I liked the idea of the scene (side) and rear LED lights Don added to his rig so I added a place for those to be mounted while I was working on the rack. Will have to order them before fall when it gets darker.
The lift kit came in and got installed. I had to source replacement studs/conewashers and nuts for the steering arm since the salt rust had glued them in place. No matter what I tried out of my book of tricks nothing worked but destruction. The kit came with cheesy little brake line drop brackets that I didn't like. So I ordered up some extended line that should be here soon. Got the alignment checked and fixed today and it drives great. Rewired the electrical wiring disaster that was the rear trailer plug. How some people wire amazes me.
I talked to Tate at Randy's and got a Grizzly locker on the way. Tate is a great guy to deal with!
Still have lots of other projects to do but will be working on the homestead for the next few days with digging in a new power line out to an outbuilding,water line to the orchard,new garden boxes for the veggies,planting more raspberries and starting to process the logs I cut into firewood. So the next update may be awhile. So without further ado this is how she sits today

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Real Man Knowledge base / Re: Spring Ice
« on: May 14, 2015, 03:25:52 AM »
I had a friend send this article http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/new-ford-f350-goes-through-ice-on-pontoon-lake-near-yellowknife-1.3064093 of a guy losing his brand new truck through the candle ice up in Yellowknife.
I am a wimp on ice. Gotta wait till its real thick and then off it early in the spring. Just the thought of going through gives me the willies.

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