Tractor Mug

[Matt_Meiser]

Keith Outten owner of the Sawmill Creek Woodworkers Forums and a long time lurker, but new member here, recently made me the mug you see below. The picture is one I took of my own tractor which Keith printed on the mug. I though other TBN members might like seeing the mug as well.

[DrainPondDesign]

Nice mug shot.


Sorry, couldn't resist.

[Thomas]

Nice...be interesting to see if the art fades in year or so from washings.

[Egon]

Nice

[jimmysisson]

You must be a lefty?

[Keith Outten]

The picture on the mug won't fade and they are dishwasher and microwave safe. I use the same ink and heat transfer process that I use to transfer images to Dupont Corian for commercial signs.

I have a small but well equipped work shop capable of working wood and metal that includes a laser engraver, a 4 by 8 foot CNC router, two welding machines, bench mill, lathe and lots of benders.

Last year I bought a Kubota BX1500 to start a large wood area cleanup project on my little 6 acre place and found a new passion that I also enjoy...building tractor attachments. In addition to the spike harrow and carryall/drag I have also built a set of trash forks for my FEL and welded a 2" receiver on the top of the bucket for light duty lifting boom chores.

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[mfrost]

Originally Posted by Keith Outten

The picture on the mug won't fade and they are dishwasher and microwave safe. I use the same ink and heat transfer process that I use to transfer images to Dupont Corian for commercial signs.

I have a small but well equipped work shop capable of working wood and metal that includes a laser engraver, a 4 by 8 foot CNC router, two welding machines, bench mill, lathe and lots of benders.

Last year I bought a Kubota BX1500 to start a large wood area cleanup project on my little 6 acre place and found a new passion that I also enjoy...building tractor attachments. In addition to the spike harrow and carryall/drag I have also built a set of trash forks for my FEL and welded a 2" receiver on the top of the bucket for light duty lifting boom chores.

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That tractor attachment building can get addictive. It's great when they work for you.

[thatguy]

Once again Im so jealous of the ppl that have the talent and tools to make stuff for their tractor.. I really need to work on getting more tools... LOL

Brian

[bialecki]

Originally Posted by thatguy

Once again Im so jealous of the ppl that have the talent and tools to make stuff for their tractor.. I really need to work on getting more tools... LOL

Brian

That is a "Lifetime" quest, one can never have enough tools!

[Keith Outten]

Building attachments is addictive. I will never have enough time to build all the things I want for the little Kubota. Here is a picture of the trash forks that I built for my woods clearing project. The trash forks have been the most used tool so far allowing me to haul small trees and scrape brush and briers.

The trash forks are held on by just two bolts and are easy to install and remove. Probably a bit too light duty for a larger machine I guess but sound enough for my BX1500, I haven't been able to bend or destroy them yet.

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