Willis bought the Bobcat and attachments used from his local dealer for about $11,000. Money well spent, he says. He uses it to move pallets of feed, move calf huts, and clean the barn. The green box shown in the photo above is actually a hog hauler Willis picked up at a local auction. It will hold four calves on the front of the skid steer when it comes time to move them from huts to the barn for weaning and processing. His older barn has been remodeled, and the skid steer slides perfectly down the aisles and into the pens for cleaning. Anything bigger wouldn''t fit, says Willis.Some producers cite purchase of a skid steer as their best recent management change.

Air supplyAir systems on a light-rescue truck should be given careful consideration due to the substantial randdrillpress weight of most of the components. Air system storage choices should be matched to the output of the stationary air compressor. DOT cylinders with 4,500 or 6,000psi ratings weigh 144 pounds or 188 pounds each while ASME cylinders with 5,000 or 6,000psi ratings that weigh 400 pounds each.The DOT cylinders need easy access for removal, as they will need to be removed every five years for hydro testing. The ASME cylinders never need hydro testing, so they can be located in areas where future access may not be of a concern. However, they cost more than DOT cylinders.

Rolling Service Originally designed as a roving bar cart, this tiered chrome-and-glass table (below) makes the rounds. Use it as an end table, a serving cart, a portable nightstand, or a display surface for favorite objects. Its size (less than 20 inches diameter) makes it a good fit almost anywhere. Star-Studded Casters Home-improvement centers stock wheels (casters) in different styles and sizes. Match the wheel size and type to your furniture and the surface it will be rolling on. Also check labels for the number of pounds casters randdrillpress will support. Hard rubber wheels work best on concrete or ceramic tile floors; soft rubber is good for resilient flooring; metal wheels work almost anywhere; and plastic wheels or spherical ball types are best for carpeting. The larger the wheel, the easier it rolls. Stem casters have a shank that slides into a hole in the base of the furniture. Drill the hole to snugly receive randdrillpress the shank, then pound the wheel in place with a rubber mallet. Make sure the spot you''re drilling is thick enough to receive the shank and won''t crack when the caster is pounded in place. Furniture legs can be reinforced with a metal cap to prevent splitting.

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