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Just to be clear, there is NO long-bed Tacoma. There's short (6') and ridiculously short (5'). I prefer 6' as I generally (as in, when my isn't shaped like a Pringle) haul a LOT of stuff in it. I would love a 97" bed in a Tacoma!

 

Yep, 1st coat. That color doesn't cover for shit.

 

Majic from TSC? I've seen water thicker than Majic paint

 

I like it like that.

 

Not the Majic paint. But I hear you. That stuff is so thin it has one side.

 

It's supposed to glow in the dark as well.

 

That's what she..............nevermind

 

Not the look you are going for but with a couple coats of clear that is kind of neat.

 

It doesn't take much to amaze my coworkers. I made this tool yesterday after I got home using a hacksaw, a grinder, and a short piece of conduit. It makes tightening these clamps a lot easier, especially the ones inside the instrument, and you are less likely to overtighten when using only your hand.

 

You know somebody did it or they wouldn’t have made the sticker

 

And they walk (drive) among us...

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And breed...

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A lot!!!

 

Front yard will be green for a little while, $28.88 with tax

 

Alright, I need some opinions. We've got a canoe, and I've got a 1930's electric trolling motor for it. But I also have a 40V Ryobi power head, you know, one that can accept different attachments. If you could make the correct adapter plate to go from the brush cutter or weedeater attachment to a small trolling motor prop, would that work for a small battery powered trolling motor? Or do you think it would drain batteries too quick to be useful? I don't want a gas engine and I don't really want to have to bring a lawnmower battery and deal with the cables. My canoe crew aren't the best paddlers, and if this thing would run for 30 minutes total on one battery (10-15 minute intervals), I would be pleased. Do you all think it's a waste of time and think I should just save that time and money and upgrade trolling motors?

40V Power Head:



Attachments to be modified into a prop:

 

I vote try it just to see, that way if it works I can convert my trolling motor too

 

Dont buy any diesel...you get put on a watch list

 

Now this is a cool idea!

Measure the amp draw of the largest accessory, it you can match that draw with a combination of gearing and prop size you should about equal the run time of the accessory.

 

About how many rpm does the trimmer or brush cutter turn compared to a regular trolling motor prop?