Recent content by elalexander

Well my wife and I spent Sunday morning searching for small dogs on the Internet. Trying to get educated on small breeds. We had to have our Tucker put to sleep several weeks ago after 15 years of living with us.:( He was a great little guy, a Min-Pin yes, but 100% Doberman at heart. Anyway, we...

We haven't canned for about six years but will most likely start back this year. My question is that since we canned last we have bought a ceramic top stove. Someone was telling my wife she can't can on a smooth, glass top stove. The owners manual just says use flat bottom cookware, and does not...

Well I finally got our garage cleaned out and painted. I'll be using this as a short term workshop while we remodel our rec room. The before picture was taken just after we bought the house and I installed a garage door opener. The drywall was a nightmare. Looked like the prior owner used a 4"...

Hey Who is watching the Olympics? Being from Michael Phelps Moms hometown here in Western Maryland and going to the same high school as her and his Dad we are paying attention. Being on vacation this week has really been a treat for me as I can watch what these guys and girls do. Phelps is...

Well today, March 8th, 2008 at 5:38PM Eric McClain Alexander was born. David and Moriah plan on calling him Mac, but we have the same first name. Mom, Baby, Dad and grandparents are all doing well. Healthy 6# 12 1/2 oz, 19" long baby boy. We have 5 granddaughters so this is a real treat. I can't...

The other morning we heard a load noise and upon investigating I found one of our garage door springs had failed and flew across the garage. Lucky for us the wife's car was outside at the time and noboby was in the garage. I have been working on finishing the drywall and geting ready to paint in...

I had the day off so I got busy cutting a hickory blowdown up. We plan to use this for the front of a bar in our rec room. The bar idea will be very similar to RobS's bar in his post on his basement remodeling. The Hickory is around 14 1/2 " in diameter and I cut them just over 11' so I can get...

Anyone have a grapple on the fel on one of these machines? Could you posst some pics? Also, how do you operate it? a seperate lever/joystick, pro's cons etc. I think they would be great when moving brush and clean up after cutting up blowdowns. Thanks,EL.

What is the difference in a 200/300 loader and a 200cx/300cx loader. Several hundred bucks for one thing. Looks like you can configure buckets on both of these the same. Just going over quotes I got today and see I have abit of homework before Monday. Thanks,EL

I need to add some weight to my front end. I know my rear tires are fluid filled but can you add fluid to the front wheels and get away from suitcase weights? I know weights may still be needed but I'm just looking for a fix that don't cost more then several gallons of beet juice, or windshield...

The local JD dealer tells me the 790 is being replaced with the 3005. They should have one in shortly he said. Has anyone seen any specs on this new model? If so could you provide a link? Thanks, EL.

I stopped in a Kubota dealer today and I was impressed with these machines as well as the pricing. Does anyone know what the 7610 would compare to in the John Deere line? We have been looking at the JD 790/2320 and 2520 but thought I would check out the Kubota line up. Hey, for the money that...

Hey guys. I was able to hook up and mount my tiller today. I had to cut the PTO shaft as expected. I didn't put it into the dirt yet but I am ready. Thought I'd share a few pictures for those deceiding on a small gear drive tiller for their compact tractor. I did run it at several different...

Has anyone had, or have any advice, pros, cons etc on the chainsaw mounted mills? The lumber I had cut for a project is all but gone now and I was wondering if a mill, like the MK III are any good. I'd just like to get a few boards from trees I drop now and then, let them dry and then I would...

Help. Do any of you woodworkers have any simple cradle plans??? I have a grandson due in March:D :D and GrandMa thinks I need to do something special since we have 5 grandaughters and no Grandsons. Any help, plans etc is welcome. Thanks in advance, EL.