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Kali

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9. real baling wiire

Reply to Jeebo (Original post)

Sun Jan 21, 2024, 11:04 PM

Jan 2024

most hay producers have gone to some type of plastic twine. that has its uses but NOTHING beats baling wire. you can keep your tie wire to yourself, thanks.

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