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    Backing up trailer tips

    Re: Backing up trailer tips Yes, but at that point, on the ramp I use, it's too late. I don't have one of those big fancy multi lane ramps, or a way to start down the ramp with the truck and trailer in a nice straight line. I have to start on a narrow 2 lane road with a rock wall on one side...
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    Repairing aluminium casting

    Re: Repairing aluminium casting I haven't used the aluminum brazing rods on cast but I have tested them on aluminum flat stock. I used some I picked up at Harbor Freight and wanted to do a break test to see how strong the joint was. I just used a couple lengths of 1/8 flat stock I had...
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    Lake is low, cables don't reach water. Solution?

    Re: Lake is low, cables don't reach water. Solution? If the center pin is removable on the strap pulleys you could move it to a second pulley which would attach to the original pulley with a length of cable. Attached is a crude drawing of what I mean. Blue is the original cable moved to new...
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    I quit. It's harder than I thought.

    Re: I quit. It's harder than I thought. I was a pack a day smoker for over 45 years. It's been about 120 days since my last cigarette. I don't recommend using my method to kick the habit. Losing half a thumb on the table saw. The Doctor said it would heal faster if I quit, so I did. I...
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    Door to Door Salesmen(people)

    Re: Door to Door Salesmen(people) Since we installed some new signs at all the entrances to the subdivision the number of door to door folks has dropped considerably. They are 18 X 24 and you cant miss them when you turn on to the streets. For the occasional sales person that still shows...
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    In a bit of a pickle....Got the plow truck stuck!! (UPDATE 3-17)

    Re: In a bit of a pickle....Got the plow truck stuck!! Re: In a bit of a pickle....Got the plow truck stuck!! You just need to buy one of the new Ram pickups and use that to pull you loose.
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    New furnace, How much for installation ???

    Re: New furnace, How much for installation ??? Go for it. I put a new furnace and central air unit in at the lake house a couple of years ago that was a lot more complicated that yours looks to be. I only had window units for cooling so it was new everything. I had to shorten the plenum and...
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    Old Aluminum Boat Restore

    Re: Old Aluminum Boat Restore I've used the HF aluminum rods on a couple of non boat projects. Visually the repair looks bad, but structurally the joint is stronger than the original metal. Here are some pictures of a T joint on some scrap 1/8" flat stock I had laying around. This was the...
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    looking for a *new* riding mower/tractor hydrostatic, loader, snowblower-able

    Re: looking for a *new* riding mower/tractor hydrostatic, loader, snowblower-able I've had a Kubota BX1500 for about 9 years now that replaced my old Craftsman riding mower. Hydrostatic, 4 wheel drive power steering, 48" loader, 54" mid mount mower, and 3 point hitch. They do offer a front or...
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    rudder for a jon boat?

    Re: rudder for a jon boat? If your looking for a fixed non steerable rudder to keep the stern from drifting, a clamp for a truck camper shell might be a solution. Mount angle bracket to the clamp and the rudder to the angle. Or maybe two side by side for more stability with the rudder in the...
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    id like to move my crank on my trailer . any ideas? (pic)

    Re: id like to move my crank on my trailer . any ideas? (pic) How about a wide plate that fits between the winch post and front support. You may be able to use two bolts on each side on the front to attach it.
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    Outboard Power for Spitfire Hydroplane

    Re: Outboard Power for Spitfire Hydroplane My Hurricane Super 10 weighs around 65 lbs. I know that when I had it on a 12 foot john boat it moved along quite nicely. It sounded like someone was chasing you with a chainsaw. It's been sitting in the shed for about 15 years now.
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    Pontoon how to question

    Re: Pontoon how to question The deck structure will support the logs. Mine gets pulled and stored every winter using a scissor trailer. I set it down on four pieces of foam so I can drop the motor all the way down.
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    Winter Cover- what do you all suggest?

    Re: Winter Cover- what do you all suggest? So something with this type of construction and features would make a good winter cover? Custom Grade 600-denier polyester construction. Fabric reinforcement at bow and stern. Reinforced web loops. Bow strap, storage sack and trailering straps for...
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    '94 115 Merc, reverse issues

    Re: '94 115 Merc, reverse issues It might be as simple as the shift linkage being out of adjustment at the motor. Take the nut and washer off then then lift the shift rod off of the linkage. Move the linkage and throttle to make sure they are in neutral. You should be able to spin the prop...
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