Recent content by Egbert

Cleaning up years of property neglect. I just came into the property about a year ago, so I have plenty to keep me busy :)

Posted 2-19, finally took a pic. The thing still needs to be cleaned up and painted but I've been too busy using it :)

I've got hundreds of overhanging limbs to trim and have decided to purchase the STIHL HT-131 Pole Pruner. This thing is NOT light weight at 17lbs. Thinking of manipulating that weight for extended periods was not a source of excitement :) I started looking at the STIHL harnesses and was about...

With spring fast approaching, warmer weather will bring out the critters - snakes included. I thought this might be a good time to have a little Q&A to see if we could share experience(s) and perhaps learn something to help keep us all safe. I know my property in northeastern Oklahoma, as for...

How about this one?

I've had a Ruger Mini 30 tactical, model 5854, on order for almost a year now. Tick Tick Tick Anyone know where I can locate a NEW one of these?

OK, which is it? Black Oxide High Speed Steel Cobalt Titanium Which keeps its edge the longest? Does brand matter?

Ginger and her sister Maggie. Precious and beloved creations.

I think my dealer sold me the wrong transmission filter. It is substantially smaller in diameter than the factory filter. The only label I see on the factory filter is T2350-53141. When I search that online, I just get hits for the stick on label. Pfffft The filter I was sold is T2185-38031...

I was just wondering, how many are using software (especially free) on their computers and smartphones that is useful for managing your property. Share your favorites and why you like them :)

Had some grapple fun for myself today. I did manage to rip it off the FEL later by using it to pry backwards on a massive root ball that was stuck in a debris pile - lol. Luckily, no damage to the hoses. Just had to get things re-hooked and went on my merry way.

Prompted by another forum thread ... What is the "SAFE" FEL lifting capacity WITHOUT adding rear ballast to the DK50SE HST CAB? I know I went over that limit a few times - when the rear tires decided to lift instead of the forks - lol. Time to just skip that load and move along.

Nothing fancy but a few of my recent projects.

Anyone using a "Heavyhitch?" https://heavyhitch.com/store/category-1-hitch/category-1-hitch-and-bracket-for-suitcase-weights/ I like the idea of having use of a receiver hitch and rear weight at the same time. I will be pulling a dump trailer to location(s) on the farm, while using my...

Finally ... RAIN! After almost a month of dry, this is a welcome sight. The drought, at least in northeastern Oklahoma, has lessened this summer but we are still a little short on moisture. Much of the state remains in greater need. Finished hauling the 237 4x6 bales just yesterday, so I'm...