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Probably, I've still got some tractor oriented stuff on the go, but I've mainly been distracted by trying to learn how to play drums and do enough bits of DIY to keep the missus happy
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dobbslc
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We call that sort of thing a hiding to nowhere down here in the southdo enough bits of DIY to keep the missus happy
That's a lovely view with the rolling hillsNot today, but very recently acquired around 40 tonne of sandstone hard-core.
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About 20 tonne in this pic so far.
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I'm using sandstone rather than limestone as it's cheaper and good enough for it's intended use, plus the driver is local and can get it to exactly the spot I want. 6 or 8 wheelers can't and the drivers usually complain about getting to the location, their clutch, their hand bag etc
I have a rare bit of flat land behind the barn, but it's just earth on random building rubble. Vehicles like my bobcat sink in it as it attracts rain from the sump on the road nearby as it blocks frequently. The run off then seeps into the barn. Its also near the chicken shed and ideal for rats to live in. The barn is full of logs seasoning in IBCs, trailers etc. so can't do much in there.
So the plan is to dig this area out of most of the topsoil, this will be used to make a small terrace in the field. The hard-core and subsequent concrete will make a 25m x 3m mainly flat area, but directing water away from the barn into a channel that takes it to a stream. Then I'll build a lean too on the side of the barn for about 20m of it to store seasoning wood and trailers. It's quite secure back there as there is only one way in/out to block. Also a place to put the Bobcat when I'm using the barn for spraying.
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Thanks, it's lovely now but most of the year it's windy and wet, but we like the contrast. I've just installed a scaffie pole for a washing line, it won't see much action once this heatwave passes
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My newest crimping tool seems to work well.
Another new tool just arrived. This hydraulic punch set from Vevor should be useful when I get around to installing the backup generator. It comes with six punches that are sized for standard conduit fitting knockout sizes that we deal with here. It was very inexpensive, but the quality seems pretty decent for the price, and at the rate I'd be using it, it should outlast me. I suspect that the price might be going up soon.
Another new tool just arrived. This hydraulic punch set from Vevor should be useful when I get around to installing the backup generator. It comes with six punches that are sized for standard conduit fitting knockout sizes that we deal with here. It was very inexpensive, but the quality seems pretty decent for the price, and at the rate I'd be using it, it should outlast me. I suspect that the price might be going up soon.
That's probably the standard hand pump used for other applications as well so you should be able to use it with those cheap low profile Jack's or any other vevor hydraulic tool
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Good point. Maybe it could be set up with quick-disconnect fittings, as well.
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I literally felt your pain. Got it real bad when doing half marathons, tried all sorts but best was a towel or strap around the ball of your foot stretching it upwards whilst laid on your back along with foam rollers on the calf with the torture device below on my foot.
Further to me reporting I’d acquired a mini grinder,for the sake of an eccentrically machined nut,they sent me a complete replacement grinder! This one’s concentric,it’s ok,but I’m sure will need careful use and regular cool downs. At 280w it’s powerful for its size.
I put together today the Vevor 3-tonne air jack that arrived yesterday. Went through every bolt & made sure all were tight (they weren't) & popped the top off to ensure the telescopic steel centre was well greased.
Quick test lifting up a rear corner of my Renault Master Campervan.... & well happy with how easy & quick it is to use
Quick test lifting up a rear corner of my Renault Master Campervan.... & well happy with how easy & quick it is to use
Well if you put a quick connect on and want the ability to remove a nut quickly I've got this 10t cembre splitter I can sell you
I fancy one of those.... but idont think they've been in-store here in Wales recently. Hopefully they will do.
(My folks place has a very big Ash that the council have said has to be felled. I'd not consider dropping it myself - I've approached someone to do that... but the house has a woodburner, so it strikes me that its better to get it felled, then cut it up and dry-store it for splitting at a later date - cheaper plus we'd get a lot of hardwood firewood!).
One of these seems like it'd be a pretty good thing for that job and just to have around for the odd job at that sort of money.
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Why am I excited by a Sheep Shelter build?
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I shall be beilding it in the morrow
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People with Velcro Gloves!Do you perhaps have Welsh heritage?
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My go, My go.
Reported in projects (I thunk)
Gantry, had to dismantle it on site to get it on the trailer.
Once home, had to unload it on me own. I haven't lost all strength yet, it just hurts after using it
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Came with 2 x 500kilo chain blocks, fixed to the beam at the leg attachments. Acquired, separately, a 3.5 ton chain block (it's needing some cleaning). But it'll end up on a beam roller too.
Just getting the spec on the beam, I can ask my Civil Engineer what it's able to carry. I'm sure I'll be in spec and can't think I'd need any more. Until I buy a lathe!
Reported in projects (I thunk)
Gantry, had to dismantle it on site to get it on the trailer.
Once home, had to unload it on me own. I haven't lost all strength yet, it just hurts after using it
.Came with 2 x 500kilo chain blocks, fixed to the beam at the leg attachments. Acquired, separately, a 3.5 ton chain block (it's needing some cleaning). But it'll end up on a beam roller too.
Just getting the spec on the beam, I can ask my Civil Engineer what it's able to carry. I'm sure I'll be in spec and can't think I'd need any more. Until I buy a lathe!
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The spiky ball of pain seems to help me when I had it.
I also found a video online somewhere that tells you to spread the sole of your foot with the fingers of both hands from the centre outwards, one hand on the left one on the right side, that definitely helps.
Calf stretching is also a good thing, bend over and touch your toes.
Don't wear work boots with steel midsoles as it doesn't let your foot flex properly, this is what bugered me up, the company supplied boots where like clogs!
My boots now are the ones that have no midsoles (not allowed on construction sites technically but F them, it's not their feet)
Careful that robot boot doesn't stretch your Achilles tendon too much.
I know this is really painful this so I hope you get ride of it asap.
