For the slackers out there...
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08/08/21 05:57 PM
08/08/21 05:57 PM
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Bob Jameson
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Got to the final list of trap cover started late today. Will continue for the next few days until I run out of raw materials. Needed to buy a new torch this year. Boy did they go up on price, no surprise though. Had to build a new tumbler door closure so I don't get choked out with all the dust like the last batch a year ago. First batch dumped and cooled ready for the buckets. Doing 50/50 dirt - peat blend again. Less weight and extends my dry sifted dirt as well. Two guys could get most if not all of their waxed dirt in a weekend if you had your materials prepped already. Treating is the easy part.
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Re: For the slackers out there...
[Re: Bob Jameson]
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08/08/21 08:04 PM
08/08/21 08:04 PM
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Coilspring67
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I just made 60 gallons.. I mix sifted sand, dirt and a bit of peat in mine.. seams to bad and pack decent
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Re: For the slackers out there...
[Re: Bob Jameson]
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08/08/21 09:18 PM
08/08/21 09:18 PM
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JOCO1995
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JOCO1995
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Y'all fellas got some snazzy doors on those outfits lol. I've mixed quite a bit of mud in those type of mixers for stonework, but never thought of them for traps or dirtwork. Always learn something on here, carry on gents
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Re: For the slackers out there...
[Re: Blaine County]
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08/09/21 08:18 AM
08/09/21 08:18 AM
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walleye101
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This is my first year using a concrete mixer and I am making my wax dirt this weekend. I was wondering about the door issue. How critical is it? I use a mixer and found no need for a door. I like it open to monitor the temp of the dirt/sand, and like to add the wax a little at a time so would have it open more than closed anyway.
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Re: For the slackers out there...
[Re: Bob Jameson]
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08/09/21 09:09 AM
08/09/21 09:09 AM
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Wright Brothers
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Slacker says the man with no mud stain on his old mixer, Boy you are ready early.
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Re: For the slackers out there...
[Re: Bob Jameson]
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08/09/21 07:46 PM
08/09/21 07:46 PM
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red mt
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I have not ran cover either,,, like lee said it might be the peat. I do like peat idea although . Been running dirt and sand mix . 10 lbs.wax to 20 gallons dirt.
Last edited by red mt; 08/09/21 07:48 PM.
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