Recent content by bigshovel

I'm a fan of large bore rifles and have a want "by far not a need" for a Ruger Alaskan 454 Casull/45 lc. handgun. Does anyone out there own one of these? I am torn between this model 454 vs. 44 mag. I own a Super Redhawk in .44 and have killed whitetail deer with it and some assorted other...

My local dealer of 26 years sadly informed me that Stihl, Echo and Husqvarna will all now be sold at John Deere dealerships without dealer protection and supposedly without inventory parts requirements. This guy is the KING of Stihl in my opinion, all of the four future dealers are yoyo's in my...

I recently watched my electric bill jump sharply. So I started the investigation process as to what is causing it. As it turns out the 65 gallon water heater that was put in circa 1984 had a bad thermostat. Instead of fixing I chose to replace this twenty plus year appliance. I was fond of the...

9:30 last night my wife screamed as though an armed robber had just entered our home. I run up stairs and see a large brown bat swooping around, I proceed to the garage for large long handled fish net. Upon return this bat is no where to be found, I turned the house upside down. Anyone know what...

I always wanted a Bond Arms derringer, not sure why or if it will ever see the light of day out of my safe, just would like to have one. I have been looking at the Texas Defender and original Snake Slayer in 45lc with an additional 22lr barrel and Bonds custom leather. Do any of you own or have...

I sit here at my desk at my office at 11:00p.m on a night before a national holliday at my wits end. A brief look into my world for all of you and more so a rant for me. I have started 3 company's and sold 2 before the age of 35 currently have one now with a branch in VA. I avoided marriage up...

I want to offer my deepest gratitude for all who that have served in our armed forces. For your sacrifices I was able to spend my 3 day weekend with friends and family doing as we saw fit and when we wanted to do it. Please do not forget that millions of people around the world do not have those...

I bought a set of three today and mowed with them. WOW what a difference, less deck strain no windrows and a great cut. Brad

I am in the market for a new string trimmer, my 15 year old 1 pull and start every time Homelite is tired. I stopped at my local dealer and looked at the Stihl Combi professional unit and I feel this would be a good fit for my property and needs. I would like to buy string trimmer attachment...

I bought my New Holland TC21d in December and it was outfitted with specified per manual R4's. I proceeded to purchase a set of specified per manual turf tires and wheels which are 4 inches shorter in height per spec's. Today I decided with mowing soon to be needed I'd swap the wheels and tires...

Anyone using Lucas Red and Tacky No. 2 grease on tractor, and is it any good. Brad

Okay, rookie here with less than 4 hours seat time and no previous expierence with a hydro trans. machine except mower. Yesterday I hooked a chain to a 4" ornamental eyesore of a tree on a mound in my front yard and to fixed drawbar on tractor. I put the tractor in low range 4wd and eased into...

I have a New Holland TC21D. There just does not seem to be any good place, or room on the rear end to get both back wheels off of the ground to swap wheels. The fixed drawbar appears to be a good spot however I don't know if it will damage drawbar or casting. Opinions welcome. Brad

I'm a new guy to the tractor arena, and I have a question. It seems as though there is more than a few of you around this site that have sound answers. I just picked up a steal on a 7' Linebach RB. My original intent was to cut 6" off of both sides, due to the fact my tc21d is a 21hp 4' wide...