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Recent content by BrianHay

  1. BrianHay

    How long is your noonbreak?

    I work 7 until 7 with one half hour break. 24 days on and then 4 days off.
  2. BrianHay

    Calculating the weight of a granite rock

    Anyone who says they don't have days/moments like that is lying, I know I sure do. :)
  3. BrianHay

    Calculating the weight of a granite rock

    It gives the weights for both, says Granite is average 175.
  4. BrianHay

    Calculating the weight of a granite rock

    I did a quick Google search and found this, hope it helps.
  5. BrianHay

    Snow Removal Question

    I have not seen any amount of snow worth mentioning in....a while. By the time the real snow hits and stays I am back home to my island paradise to hibernate for the winter. :cool: ...Truth be told though, I kind of miss it sometimes. I love a good snow storm.
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    Snow Removal Question

    Yes, he does smoothoperator....or at least whoever shot the video does. I shot him a message on youtube a couple of days ago, gave him the link and invited him to join us. He was happy to get it but I don't see him here :thumbdown
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    Snow Removal Question

    If you old guys are going ice fishing don't forget tire chains.....I have a feeling you may need them lol I can also verify that grampa. Snow forms a layer of water on it until it reaches -40 then it does not anymore. But no matter if it is warm snow or cold snow lol it still provides...
  8. BrianHay

    Snow Removal Question

    I live in Nanaimo, the warmest climate in Canada. But I have not been here long. I spent most of my life living in Alberta and working all over Western Canada...mostly the Northern regions and no matter where I am the same still applies.
  9. BrianHay

    Snow Removal Question

    :eek: ... :lmao ...... :falldownlaugh
  10. BrianHay

    Snow Removal Question

    I'm not sure if I can explain to you how it gives more traction. I kind of thought it was common knowledge among operators who work in the winter.....or even people who drive in the winter. Hard packed snow is very much the same as ice when it comes to traction.....cumming up to a stop sign...
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    Canadians eh...

    Hey hougie, you ever work with my parents, Dave and Linda? Been a few years since they worked there but I think they still stop in once in a while for a visit. They are up in Valleyview now.
  12. BrianHay

    Snow Removal Question

    I respectfully disagree. There is no doubt that it is easier to steer if you lighten your load but you can also gain control and continue to take a healthy cut if you articulate. I don't see him spinning or jumping all over the place, he appears to have good control. I see him using every option...
  13. BrianHay

    Canadians eh...

    Another from the Island. I'm in Nanaimo but spend most of my working time in Alberta earthmoving.
  14. BrianHay

    Snow Removal Question

    Traction may have been less of an issue if he were working his way down the hill instead of up it. Don't know why he would work up the hill but he likely had his reasons. Can you explain in more detail what you mean about keeping straight with the toe next to the curb and how it helps with...
  15. BrianHay

    Snow Removal Question

    Nope, the back end isn't kicking out much. He corrects it quick when it tries too ....which is kind of my point, he is not struggling to hold a straight line. I know with your experience I don't need to tell you, but for those that don't know. The articulation on a grader serves greater...
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