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Another large excavation project clearing our acreage. Pics!
JoeM replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
We carved a place in the hill 25 plus years ago. Amazing how a good operator just looks and then sees potential issues. We had a 4' diameter white oak stump, (tree got stuck by lightning and split), right in the middle. The guy ask, "what are your plans for the extra dirt and root ball" He said that root is going to be huge. The neighbor let me toss it into a ravine on his place. We had a medium size dozer with a bucket and it could not pick it up he had to drag it. I thought we could just spread out the dirt but nope, way to much, covered the root ball and made a spot for the other neighbor to park during winter cause the driveway was steep and he was to cheap to get a 4x4.(liked walking up the hill in ankle deep snow a lot) Our biggest issue with the hill was diverting run off, It can be tricky and not always looks the way you think it is going to work. If you get a couple inches of rain in an afternoon that really adds up. That transit can be your friend. -
I do the same with my bread and butter pickle juice. I use half onion and half cucumber sliced thin. Fantastic is the word.
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Another large excavation project clearing our acreage. Pics!
Beap52 replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
When we had the farm cleared of undesirable brush and trees. Watching the trackhoe operator was fascinating. He could be moving the machine, swinging the bucket and begin digging at the same time. -
I have a few of varying size. I have one small thumb oiler dedicated strictly for Kroil since they switched the spouts on their cans to that stupid "lighter fluid" style. So wasteful when you're trying to be precise
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I agree that moisture is a problem. For one, there are no gutters and the water on the uphill side can make it's way under the foundation. I have suggested they make a swale to help re-direct the water. I don't think the building is heated except on Sundays and then they are using two of the wall hung ventless heaters--huge producers of moisture. The building is not insulated, except for 4" fiberglass batts in the dropped ceiling. Based upon my experience, not having insulation in these type of wall helps with longevity of the paint. Years ago we were working on a house with clapboard siding. After a rain, we were able to observe that the redwood siding had moisture on the backside. The house had blown-in insulation in the sidewalls and in cavities that failed to get insulation, the paint held better. I think that the insulation held the moisture and the siding could not dry as it normally would. I really don't know a solution for this small community church. Actually, I suspect the damage has already been done. Hopefully my work has added a few years to the building.
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One of these suitable Bumper for 856?
adsm08 replied to FLtractor's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Why? Why is this something that you think you want or need? -
I just spent another five minutes staring at @rmaynard’s collection. That I must say is impressive 👍🏻
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I was under the impression they were only on the 550's and the 400 was fendrless.
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Another large excavation project clearing our acreage. Pics!
MainelyWheelhorse replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Cool, at this rate, you might want to start looking for a good sized mowing deck @ebinmaine. You might need it. -
2026 Deer and Fish Tales
SylvanLakeWH replied to Ed Kennell's topic in non tractor related discussion
You guys are lucky... around here it's ~$160 standard processing... -
I got a place in New Kingston that I can drop a field dressed deer, with the skin on, $100 for a basic cut. I get the steaks and roasts, and everything else gets ground, and it all gets vacuum packed, for $100. Or I just do it myself for free. I only take them to the butcher for sticks or baloney anymore.
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Another large excavation project clearing our acreage. Pics!
c-series don replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
After spending many thousands of hours operating heavy equipment in my lifetime I must say that guy did a nice job grading with that excavator. Looks like now you’re ready for some serious mid-mount grader blade action!! -
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SylvanLakeWH replied to Maynardb's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Another 100863 option: Perfect fit. -
$500
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Another large excavation project clearing our acreage. Pics!
WHX?? replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Hard to disagree with that but if I tallied up what I spent on truck loads of fill for 40 years I coulda bought a nice flat spot in the country and really put up some out buildings. Did I mention I come from a long line of builders and trying to find a flat spot to build on here is like the man who went crazy in a silo ... couldn't find a corner to crap in. Worst part is the flat ground I did have I put in evergreens and can't bring myself to cut them down. Nobody told me years ago they were gonna grow and become a nice woods. -
I missed this whole thread! Cool stuff Bob
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Another large excavation project clearing our acreage. Pics!
SylvanLakeWH replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Only one question: You telling me BBT couldn't handle that with the fleet??? Couple hours tops... -
Another large excavation project clearing our acreage. Pics!
ebinmaine replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Nope. Mountain life is the best. Just gotta make adaptations. -
Another large excavation project clearing our acreage. Pics!
WHX?? replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Looks to me like your tired of living on a hill. Ask me how I know. Someday yer gonna finger out $h1T runs downhill. -
I picked up these two at the dump today. I'd never seen one with a chained on cap Or, one with a bullet tip. Joe
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How long ago did you get the tires foam filled? I have foam filled tires on a 6' New Holland finish mower.Over the years the foam compresses and things go south. Also leaving it parked over the winter increased the compression issue. I have to block it up now.
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Another large excavation project clearing our acreage. Pics!
ebinmaine replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
That's about right. Here in Maine we buy aggregate by the cubic yard. That being a tri axle truck it's likely an 18 cu yd load. That's the max (by weight) legal on most 4 axle trucks here. If it's standard bank run gravel it'll weight out at 100 - 110 lbs per cubic foot. Somewhere around 48K to 51K + lbs of material. 75 ish ton there and another 25 ish for the new vehicle ramp. -
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