Recent content by slydog

Hi all, I need some help in planning a route the 28th of February. I am moving my daughter from Salem, Oregon to Memphis, Tn and will be driving a U-haul truck towing a car dolly. Map Quest says the shortest route is 84 east, then 80 east through Boise, Idaho to Cheyene, Wyoming, then east...

I have 16 acres in north central Arkansas. There has recently been a mad rush at all the county courthouse by the oil and gas companys to search the mineral rights on all the deeds, then send out offers to lease/purchase the rights for a certain period of time. After some research, I learned...

Does anyone know where I can find info on building a pier or boat dock? I did a search of the site for pier and dock and came up empty handed. I'm mainly concerned with what kind of posts to use for the main supports, and how to go about setting them into the soft bottom. ie, do I need to...

Got this link from a friend. Wondered if anyone has heard of it, or can think of a negative side to tyring it. Acetone as a fuel additive.

I've found the following at the prices indicated. I don't know what kind or what condition they are in, but I'd guess at least fair. I am planning on going to get them tomorrow afternoon. 2 bottom plow $150.00 2 row cultivator $75.00 potato plow $50.00 The gentleman said the...

Tilled my garden yesterday to prep for planting after Easter. Then covered most of it with black visqueen. Sprayed it with Roundup about a week ago. Trying to get an early start on the weeds! I also bought some Preen pre emergant granules at the Co-op. The fellow there said I could grow...

Finally got some photos up in my gallery of my 1955 Ford 640. Here's a link. Slydogs Gallery

Was reading the post's on this thread Drawbar lock this morning. Since I am in need of one, I got out the mig and the leftover bedrail and made this. Probably could have bought several for the 3 or so hours I piddled on it, but it was fun building my own. Went over and used my neighbors...

I'm looking for pricing guides on a new fishing boat. Does anyone know of an Edmunds or Kelly type site that deals with the pricing for new and used boats? I'm interested in a 17' aluminum polar craft or fisher, but I want to be able to make the best deal possible.

Hi guys, I would really appreciate your thoughts, suggestions on a couple of issues I have regarding my property in Arksansas. I went over this weekend and met with the surveyor, who walked the entire perimeter of my 16 acres with me and showed me all the corner markers and boundary lines...

I posted a question to Muhammed in the questions forum here: Tractor encyclopedia Regarding starting a database of photos of the different tractors and models, as well as implement photos, so when someone is posting about their particular tractor or implement, a novice like myself could go...

Ibrahim, I have a question, or perhaps a suggestion for a new section on TBN. I realize there are probably a gazillion different tractors and models out there. But an online encyclopedia, so to speak would be a great resource. When I am reading some posts and some one states "I'm pulling...

Can anyone point me in the right direction for purchasing a set of log tongs? I don't think these ice tongs I got off of ebay will do the trick!

5\' box blade question Is $240.00 a decent price for a 5' box blade? I can get one from this Homier distributor show that is in town till tomorrow. Also, I can get a a 3 point 30" scoop for $130. Is that a useful thing to have? And lastly, for a 4' to 6' adjustable scraper blade for...

\"Welding\" Lexan or plexiglass? I need to make some permanent, waterproof bonds between sheets of Lexan or plexiglass. It seems I saw on one of these DIY shows someone making some chemical welds with a clear liquid that actually melts/bonds the joints together. Does anyone know of this or...