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This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Homesteading.

For this BB, you will be using a 3 point hitch implement on a tractor (brushhog, box blade, disk, etc) and do work for 15 min!

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To document your completion of the BB, provide the photos or video (<2 min) of the following:
 - the 3 point hitch implement you're using
 - starting work with the implement (timestamped)
 - part way through working with the implement
 - the area after you finished working with the implement (timestamped)
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I used the three point box blade for about a hour and a half today to work on filling potholes.
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Before attaching the box blade.
Before attaching the box blade.
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Before starting at 10:03AM.
Before starting at 10:03AM.
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Mid-work shot.
Mid-work shot.
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After finishing at 11:27AM.
After finishing at 11:27AM.
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I have a box blade on the tractor and I'll use it to level out the wood chips.

Beginning at 4:44

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Finished at 5:00

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I rented a tractor to spread some dirt on the property.  I used a box blade for a couple of hours in various locations.  

https://youtu.be/_NdqOHxd-sw
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Note: I certify this BB complete. Great video Brian

 
I agree. Here's the link: https://woodheat.net
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