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It has been a common issue with others on FB and it happened to me as well. I would prove that corrosion is not the issue before spending any money. Trace every wire from battery terminals back. Don't stop if you find some, there is probably more. (ask me how I know). The last corrosion I...

Making a list of things I have to buy this year. Trying to figure out what will go up the most in price vs. how much room I can store stuff until house is built. No doubt I will guess wrong.

Yep, it is complicated but Ford, Toyota etc don't make car parts either. There are Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers that spend millions to get just a chance to quote on parts in the auto world. Suppliers get hammered if a defect reaches a consumer and a report card is issued annually. It doesn't...

Some Good news. Thanks for starting the day out right. Good luck.

Hey Babe, on a scale of 1 to 10, how impulsive are you when you see what you want? Wait.... what was the question?

I have all confidence that rural folk tastes better. No one ever got teleported from Chicago.

NC state website will provide with status of the company and the owner's name. I would call sales and see if they are still actively selling. Have the date and the amount you gave and see if you can recover the deposit. After that, it might be headed to small claims court if you want it back...

I had a tree sit on mine last year. It seized up and I don't think lube had much to do with it. Just sayin'

I really do appreciate these last few pages. It reveals those whom I should 'IGNORE' or in this case, reaffirms my decision very early on that some individual's comments aren't worth reading. The only thing missing here is a thumbs down where enough would get one thrown out of a conversation.

You are 100% correct. It pays to choose wisely on that first choice as it sends you down that path to continue on with the same battery brand. And getting a tool with a battery is cost-effective and how I ended up trying out other tools which have mostly been a pleasant surprise.

The Greenworks trimmer and clippers are commercial capable. I have three batteries but need 3 only when I forget to charge in advance. The blower is really great compared to a broom. It cleans the garage quick and clean. As for an outdoor blower, it can't fight a 5 mph wind. So it works...

Good policing targets the worst offenders AND lets the rest see the punishment. Then the rest police themselves.

If we only had a font for sarcasm and 'good-natured ribbing'.

Thank you for sharing this. I worked in several machine shops in the 70's and 80's. NO one wore safety glasses. It is great to see you and others here posting why it is important to make sure others follow your lead.

I bought a GreenWorks 40v trimmer and clippers. I was very impressed. Trimmer is just as good as any gas trimmer I ever owned and quiet is good. Having the 40v batteries, I later bought the 17" mower figuring I would send it back but it unexpectedly worked well around the pool area. It lasts...

Asking others who have built one themselves is a way to learn from others' mistakes. That doesn't make me incapable, it helps me to avoid others' mistakes. I was asking for advice from others who have built their own homes not an uneducated guess as to my capabilities. Quote: I designed it...

jk96, that is one beautiful home!

In business, I learned to avoid words that were absolute. 'Always' and 'never' eventually lead to eating some of it. Specifically, no one here knows my capabilities much less those around me with a GC license. I have a neighbor who has a real mess. A sad situation built by a large company...

I have been digging into the pros and cons of it and I appreciate all the feedback. Here is what I have found: * Every GC isn't good, some are great * The big-box, well-known builder in the area has learned how to cut every corner possible to make it meet code but their work is shoddy. * Most...

Also the 4010

This owner posted this for a 4010

Thank you for the update. Great information for those who follow in the future.

Muhammad, I suggest that the moderators have a template ready where they could be delete/copy/paste an appropriate example of a rule being broken to replace an offensive post. That educates everyone and it is a few mouse clicks without having to give it a lot of thought. Asking the mods to...

I have lifted 16" diameter x 10' long hardwood logs. Early on, I picked up a pair and saw the tractor grunt so I dropped one and went on. Even still, there was no damage. Besides the cost of attachments is the cost of warehousing them. I cleared 1/2 an acre with mine. It wasn't nearly as...

I like it and will glad when I reach the front porch. That is quite a long climb. Emphasis needs to be added that everyone learn to use the 'Ignore' button to govern themselves and not leave it all up to the moderators.

You can 3D print a solid part, a hollow part or anywhere in-between. The best part about them is that they tend to stay put when put in a slight bind. The idea of using a steel nut is worth considering but I would think that through before changing materials and think about the application...

ABS is typically a go-to plastice for outdoor use. It is UV resistant and unaffected by most chemicals. Nylon will warp and turn yellow soon. Google uses for ABS to see that automotive uses it alot.

Other than smoke staining the ceiling of a metal building, is there a reason not to install a water stove inside my metal building? This is going to heat the house/water heater in house. If I buy one big enough, I can heat the building but it isn't a primary goal at present. Also, my gravel...

M2 is quality high-speed steel and is commonly found in machine shops. Titanium-coated cheap steel is what HF sells, it is crap, and you can't sharpen them. For small bits (under 3/16) I run them pretty fast and with little pressure and some oil. If you have to push hard at all, you have a...

I saw where people look at something online 7 times before making a purchase. Since then, I have realized that it takes time for me to warm up to a website, verify it, go back, cost compare etc. I can see where companies are short-handed and just let the process overrun them. I have found...

I recently saw an article about how our phones are helping us live better. It sent off alarm bells in my head even though the author loved what it was doing. "You might want to check yours out to see what data is being collected without your knowledge. I went to settings / health and started...

there was another post like this a few weeks back and there were some good options. Mine is Tactacam. You need ATT&T or Verizon (please verify) cost is $5/month. no wifi, no electricity required. If there is motion, you 'a' picture in a minute or so on your phone. The sim card on camera has...

Filled small tanks and RV at TSC in October. It had jumped from 2.57 to $3.27 in a few weeks.

For those who have Spectrum, Joe Pickett is an exceptional mini series. The characters are well developed and there is no need for graphic or vulgar language as fillers to make it interesting. Much like Longmire, he is flawed but capable and the supporting cast does a great job of being believable.

Men would understand wedding vows a lot better if they included the Miranda rights.

For thin metal and with little experience, this might be your solution. There is still some prep and you need to experiment on test pieces of the same thickness but the learning curve is almost zero.

I worked a company that had about 600 employees in a building with about 6 injuries/month (required stitches or prescription meds- ohsa gets notice of these). They clamped down and people went nuts complaining. No knives, no box cutters, no loose clothing. 2 years later, 2 injuries/year...

Hey thanks. The rep told me to get a moisture meter and it needed to between 18-23%. I have no idea how easy or difficult that is but he said not to cut up more than a years' worth of wood at a time. I have 30? cords laying on the ground from last fall that I want to clean up and cut up this...

I picked the most efficient model but it is interesting that those I know have one, bought the next level down. Not as efficient but burns anything. The other @ 99% efficiency needs 18-23% moisture so I don't know how challenging that will be. Still investigating. If you hear, I would like...

I’m looking at a Royal crown water stove. It is expensive but the only one that meets EPA standards that I know of. The dual chamber adds cooler air to smoke and burns it again. The claim is very little smoke and up 60% less wood. Sounds like voodoo until you see the EPA approval and the 26% tax...

yep saw some cool stuff. Looked at a water boiler

I didn't read all the posts but the answer is weight shifting past the CG or center of gravity. Once you cross that, no matter what or who we are talking about, it is tipping over.

Supply chain issues are the cause. When OEM materials are not available, they use unobtainium

Well, she loves to share and help others. She was at an age when she had time and was excited to be needed like anyone else. She still keeps her own books, sends emails daily, types up the minister's sermon from Sunday, and gives it to her friends who don't have the capability to link onto a...

After seeing repetitive complaints, I was trying to put the Op in the engineers seat to see that sometimes they end up with a product they don't like either but it is the best they can do. Their solution is to put a hinge and pins on the ROPS to get it under a standard door. (I wasn't a part...

From the outside looking in, it would seem that limbing some trees would be a better answer than risking serious injury or death. I know that is work but it's something done every 10 or 15 years? I am not telling anyone what to do, just curious.

-18°, YIKES! I always feel better knowing the days are getting longer and spring is not too far away. Good luck on your build and keep warm.

What a great sign and a beautiful piece of land. And yes, we have more in common still. I have a 30x40 building with our RV inside. We have septic and temporary power but that's it. I had to winterize it in late November and without water, I stopped going up there. And I feel for you on the...

Would a quick post from the moderator stating, post 118 deleted, rule 4 be enough? You know who did it if you think it really makes no sense. It has to be really easy and quick or it becomes a mind-numbing task.

TapMagic will work great but that is extremely expensive and intended to tap threads. Soluble oil is brown and smells bad and used for years in machine shops. There are options out there and whatever you pick, I would put a bucket to reclaim it whenever I could and keep a magnet close by to get...

Got it and I truly hope it works fine for you.

n Ok, it has been said many times in this thread so you be the engineer and decide how you want your tractor modified. Here are the choices: lower the ground clearance lower the seat make humans shorter shorten ROPS that fails tests to protect the operator make hitch pins so ROPS fits under...

But how was it handled? This is a playground no different than at an elementary school. Some watch, some play, and some fight. You don't have to chase down everyone who breaks the rules. Bust the worst and the others will behave. It won't be perfect, it never is. In the end, you end up...

We come to learn and discuss things but closing them down is frustrating. Either add mods to deal with violators or add a place for open discussion. I would be more prone to kicking out the violators than lose people like K0UA.

Do as you please but for others who want to know, the down position is to clear doors. It isn't an option for some other level of protection. Not judging you or telling you what to do but rather providing context for those who follow and might think that down is approved by the manufacturer.

I have seen this fail both ways. Create ONE area where anything goes. We do build acquaintances if not friendships here and that is what drives us back as we have learned who we trust vs. who to ignore. You guys have to deal with this. Consider adding a couple more moderators if it is...

. And this thread will now be closed in 3.........2..........

got it thanks

Pretty alarming. They get great reviews on consumer reports and planning on buying all LG for new house this year. I guess I need to revisit this. The issue is that everyone has supply chain issues or blames supply chain issues. I don't now how to separate the two.

Do as you please but I doubt it would work exactly the same. if the ROPs sink in soft soil, it might not do what you think. Put a stick of PVC from tip of hood to top of ROPS and see if you are gonna get popped in the head. If I was concerned about doing damage to the garage, I would mount a...

Just a guess but thinking that at the lower height it is meeting some pre-determined, standard garage door height. Looking at other tractors, I feel confident that in a lowered state, it would not protect you nearly as well in roll over. Your manual might confirm or explain it better. I had a...

Thanks all for the input. If I dig out step so my pull cart is under it, Can I rotate it past center to reload from a better height? Seems necessary or one solution (easy dumping ) creates another (difficulty loading)

Does anyone have any experience with one of these?

i didn't think of it as divisive but I won't respond to you again to make sure I don't offend you in the future.

As with every toy I buy, the toy is just a down payment on the finished product . And in defense of Jeep, it IS the leggo's of automobiles. Ask me how I know.

Maybe the most necessary and most obvious add-on has been overlooked.

Its proposition 65. You are being exposed to a rural way of life that embraces guns, wood stoves, and gas engines.

+1 on your post. I keep enough oil filters and oil on the shelf to change out any and all of my vehicles. I replace it as soon as I use it. Saves money and I don't worry if it takes a while to find it. Good luck and have fun.

Here is the Metric chart.

I would help if you gave some context as to what you plan to do with your new ride. Also, some background on where you live and a description of the terrain would help. I don't want to recommend a snow blower if you are in South Texas.

Honestly, I would pick one and rent it for a week. That costs a lot less than reselling it. I really liked my f-150 but that is a sample size of one and what bugs you may not bother me. Good luck.

His wife wanted him to retire when his contract expired with N.E. She had a career with a limited shelf-life so now, two years later, she maybe bringing the heat. Even the GOAT has to answer to someone, some of the time.

The old NASCAR boys used to say: if you ain't cheatin', you ain't tryin! Can anyone really think that the rest of the NFL players are angels? It evens out. Brady is the GOAT and whoever is 2nd, is far behind.

Happy wife, happy life.

I wear one. I am on a 9% grade most of the time.

I am not judging anyone here it is your tractor. Maybe it is safe for you to do it. Personally, I would not recommend it to others as they might not be as experienced, live on a hillside, or destroy their tractor because they didn't understand that cutting the ROPS is a bad idea. If you...

bought 4' led lights that connect. 5500 lumens work great. Saved a lot in conduit/wire that is if I could find any.

Its Eco or Boost but not both at the same time.

They have improved their products and why would you sell them for 40% less when 15% still gets the sale? I have had good and bad experiences with their stuff and still avoid some things but I do shop there. Wood clamps and AA batteries work fine for a lot less money. I recently bought a 4'...

I did not create this recipe just passing it along. If 40 minutes works for you, please let me know, and thanks for thinking about it.

When a deer gets killed near us, the turkey buzzards hang out in the surrounding trees and on our rooftop. You can hear them land and take off, it is a considerable bump if are upstairs. The first time it happened, I walked out to get the trash cans and saw 6 or 8 buzzards sitting on limbs...

He who is self-taught has a fool for a master. Ask me how I know.

Now that we in a totally different direction, I remember hearing that google was going to map universities, airports, and shopping malls etc. That was before Amazon and Walmart took over. I wonder if that ever got done or if individual entities did it themselves? Now if someone could layout...

There are several good options and you will have to decide what works for your wants and needs. I am happy with my Honda 700-4 but it may or may not fit your needs. What I like: 1500 lbs towing capacity 1000 lbs dump on back, it is manual but works good unless you somehow overload it all up...

Good idea. I will do that for sure. I know I made a big deal with this but the manufacturer needs to do better. Having oil and being able to read the level is critical for pete's sake. Getting down on my knees in the mud and looking at a dime-sized sight glass from 3 feet away in hopes of...

Yep, I did that and it took about a day to get a reply saying it was done. I don't know if google and IOS share this info but IOS map had it as soon as I thought to check. Knowing where I am is apparently REALLY important to them.

Thanks, everyone for the ideas and information. I can't return the favors you have done here but I am taking pictures and building a maintenance file for those who follow later on.

Well, if the IRS ever comes looking.............................

Agree 100%. I will keep the original cap on as well. I am going to cobble together a zip tie and a plastic washer or cap bigger than the opening so I don't drop the zip tie into the tank. That would be me!

Sorry you experienced that but maybe a blessing or so it sounds. I have 4 general contractors available in my area. 1 said, sure thing, will get at it in 2023. 2 are slow to react or call back. 1. Seems pretty on top of things and I like him but he is always too busy to stop in and look...

Here, they assign an address based on the previous house and add 2 digits per 5.28ft Surely they hired a noble scholar and a Ph.d to arrive at such a number. And they didn't assign it to where the house will be but rather where the barn is now. Not perfect but they will see the smoke or hear...

I used a 10-12" zip tie and got just a little oil on the tip. It told me the oil was there but no way to determine if it was ok or low. I think I can cobble together something with a washer so it doesn't fall in. After I put in the dye and find the lower level, I will mark the zip tie. Same...

I spent 3 months last summer cutting and clearing trees alone. No one was within 1/2 most of the time. Even the phone signal was spotty at best. Getting the RV connected to the septic (and approved) was nice but honestly, getting electricity made me really feel like I was back in...

2638 Hydraulic Oil Information.

It is well documented here and FB that the manual provides no information even for simple tasks like normal maintenance operations or pictures. Therefore, I am starting a thread to add pictures or information for those who follow in our footsteps. I will respectfully ask that others don't...

Here is my solution. I have ordered the dye to get the fill correct. I will add a dipstick because it is nearly impossible to see the sight glass with my backhoe attached. The best I could do yesterday was put to my phone down inside the backhoe brackets and take a picture.

It was probably dumb but Navin didn't feel like he existed until he found his name in the phone book. After 6 months, I finally have an address sign (not much else) in front of our new property. Now it makes sense. At least I got the tract-hoe out for a short spin today.

If I can verify that it doesn't stain the glass then, that is a good solution.

Yeah, I was thinking about that and wondering if I could buy something but then would it stain the eye piece and give a false reading. This is SO stupid. I mean, how long has a dipstick been used? I want to take care of my equipment and I think zip tie is the answer. I do need to cobble...

It used to be that way and I remember the KC Chiefs played and it went about 7 quarters. No one could hardly get up to run another play by then. I loved to watch football but that seemed endless. My guess is that it took them 3 weeks to recover.

Hey, thanks for responding. Actually, I did put in a zip tie just to see where is was but it didn't tell me much. I did find the eyepiece and it is useless with a backhoe in the way and I still don't know if it is clear or low. What a sad design. I saw a couple of dark spots on the ground and...

It looks like I am low on hydraulic/tranny fluid. No eyepiece or dipstick in sight. Manual offers nothing. Anyone know where it is on 2638 or 2538? thanks in advance.

What a game. I think the defenses were gassed towards the end. I've seen my share of football but never an ending like that. It felt like a Rocky movie with each QB taking turns knocking the other one down with every swing. I am not a fanatic KC or Buffalo fan but tons of respect for each QB...

I see about 1/2 my neighbors hiring out weekly lawn maintenance as well. But I obviously don't live in rare air either. I only live in this neighborhood because of my willingness to do physical labor while I had a full-time job. My thoughts come more from the lack of SCUTS and CUTS on the...

I think you hit it on the head. I sold my Harley, bought 5 acres, and a tractor last year. The dream was indeed ignited by Covid and retirement. No regrets either. I also think that it has become a thing for homeowners to get a SCUT to do landscaping. Probably no different when people...

Like it or not, she is marrying the family not just the man and visa versa. It is important you support her in ways to make that easier. Suck it up and invite them over for the evening and look for things you have in common. You don't have to become best friends but that makes the next few...

Yes, I am familiar with his views. It is a good way to live if that suits you. Any decent financial advisor can show you both paths to see which builds more wealth over time. If you do the math, we wouldn't disagree. The difference is age (amount of risk you can take) and whether it just...

I am having a tough time here in NC. It is difficult to find people to even call back. Almost everyone I meet is about to retire and several references have retired. I know many who crack on the younger generation not being willing to work but the concept of apprenticeships and mentoring...

Having a couple of credit cards will help your credit score. That can save thousands of dollars on big items like cars or homes. I am not promoting people go into debt but that is a fact and in fact, has helped me get a better rate in times past.

There has been many who made more money with increased unemployment benny's and stimulus checks than when they worked. There has been an increase for non-essential things bought that they could not buy before. There are reports that this has impacted the supply chain issue. Whether that is...

Last June Used Mahindra CUT, 38 hp, 2638, LN FEL 1k lb lift, looked new New, Backhoe/ 21k force Had 80 hours on clock $28,500

If you are not real familiar with your tractor, do the easy, simple, and cheap things first. I had the same issue a couple of months ago on my 2638. Whether or not it is the same root cause, I have no idea but... I found a little corrosion on the positive terminal. Cleaned and covered in...

I think your name will be metalsnapped at those temps.

You can feel good about not going into debt for gas and groceries. Neither did I. I paid $1.40 in interest this past year for using a cc that makes the bank take on all the risk of theft. I just cashed $3,100 into our account on cashback. No scam no borrowing money, I pay it in full every...

I hate the group texts. At first, people were sending back a 'reply all' asking them to stop which of course made it infinitely worse. I figured out somehow that the last number was the offending sender so I always block them before deleting the message. My apple phone will chirp one time or...

Popular drifters on youtube have been exposed as amatuers.

Youtube is a great website but it changed over the years. You have to have some knowledge or common sense to evaluate a video before you follow it. I see some REALLY bad information there at times and that is why I come here. I am amazed at the talent and experience that is shared on this site.

I have used Creo for many years and while I would not suggest anyone go that route, I would offer a little advice. 1. Find some videos of software that is mentioned above. Understand that you won't learn it in 15 minutes. 2. Watch a beginner video to see how it works. 3. If you can, add a...

I have experienced a lot of delays lately with my online orders. I have 2 items right now that are delayed or lost- they don't know which. I did not know that the craziness in L.A. is affecting our supply chain nationally...

I will be watching this closely in the coming days as Special Forces will be simulating an insurrection in 22 counties in NC and 3 counties in SC starting later in January. They use a number of civilians, blanks, and flares to make it as real as possible. It will be interesting to see if there...

Thanks for sharing this. I had no idea this website existed. It was really interesting to find that our new property (literally in the middle of nowhere) is directly in the flight path from Baltimore, DC and NY flights to Atlanta. My nearest neighbor (500 feet away) is literally in line with...

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Theiy're is actually correct. It is up to you to pick which ones make you happy. :)

never let the truth get in the way of a good story.

I don't doubt you at all. My point was that the masses kept buying the tractor style lawn mower after better equipment was available and no one seemed to know why.

All the posts remind me of an old article quoting the engineers who kept making improvements to the traditional tractor-style lawnmower. They could not figure out why anyone would want to buy one that was so inefficient. It took a long time for the masses to jump over to zero turns. I...

I contracted for Hyster-Yale for a couple of years. The mechanics all agreed that Makita was by far the best cordless tool in regards to durability and toughness. I guess they would know better than I and wish I had them but it is impossible to change over without spending a lot and what I...

JD is becoming the poster child for right to repair advocates. While it isn't fair to pick on them alone, it doesn't make them the good guys by pointing out that others to it too. If articles I have read are correct, there are boat owners half way around the world with a JD engine who cannot...

Hoping you could explain a bit in more detail. I understand that a publicly-traded company keeps debt to offset cash on hand to keep others from buying out the shares and then taking the money and killing off the company. How does debt help a private company or small farm?

My next 3D print task

It is pretty hard to help as each load is a case by case basis. How and what you stack or pack determines how things will want to shift. Youtube may be your best friend. I consider packing things tightly so they won't shift when I can. I know that I won't take off extremely fast so I don't...

I bought 6 of the linked, 4' overhead lights. I hung them on a cable to temporality have lights in the new barn. Fast and cheap, and good enough until the house gets built.

Since I was a kid riding in the backseat of a car, I wondered why the median of the US highways wasn't utilized. Seemed like a perfectly good place for a monorail when I reading about them in other countries. Of course, I didn't know what a lobbyist was at age 10 either.

I am actively working on 9 things that require someone else to do something. new game camera q code doesn't work, tactacam CS on phone will hang up and email will send a case #. the end. new credit card is several days late, bank manager has no clue. spare tire bought on ebay is late, UPS...

We seem to be going both forward and backward these last couple of years. It would be interesting to know how heaters work or if they would last long if stuck on the highway. If this is a coming trend, then I guess a urinal and latte machine should become options. With that, can you get a dui...

They make a socket specifically for 3/8 and 1/2 inch square plugs. Just have to search for them.

I have a lot of tools but it just never occurred to me that I really needed one until I had one really seized up. I went to Lowes and nothing. Seemed odd that I never ran across them before but sure enough, I found a set and bought them. I paid a hefty price to replace that d*&^ vent tube...

They make sockets for plugs- Of course, I found this after chewing one into oblivion so now I have a set.

In 15 years? I used it one time to send money to a family member in need. It was sent in less than 5 minutes at 11 on a Saturday night. No idea how long it took for them to transfer it out into their hands but it moved a lot faster and easier for me.

I look for websites that accept Paypal. That limits my exposure a lot for things I need online. If it's offshore, they don't get my business any other way.

I am just south of you and bought a blade 3 summers ago. I religiously put it on in November and took it back off in March. No snow since I bought it. I didn't bother putting it on this fall but think between the two blades, we are safe.

Strange weather in NC this weekend. 79° yesterday and still 71° at 1:30 am. the house was about 8° hotter than normal, couldn't sleep, and finally turned on the A/C to cool it off. 2" of rain tomorrow followed by 1-3" snow on Tuesday, the first snow this year. We don't get a lot of snow or...

Not much of a debate-would you prefer being shot with a 5.56 or 7.62? I remember a news report (60 minutes maybe) showing how cars were so bad because they hit below the waist causing severe spinal damage while snapping your head on the hood at a much higher speed than the speed of the car.

We need a little more detail. Is this person one of the five who own the road? If they were just riding recreationally occasionally, and also 'own' the road then it's not a big deal. But if they have no ownership of the road and using it for business, then I would have more to say. At the...

open a window and close the door behind you. he will find his way out. Not that anyone cares here but it is illegal to kill them so I would not tell anyone if you did. My wife woke me up one night saying she was hearing something. Turned on the light and a bat was flying around our ceiling...

I "WELL" remember my Dad pushing me through the milk door, hanging me by my ankles, and dropping me on my head after us being locked out of the house. (age 3 or 4) That seems like a remote and insignificant detail of my childhood yet may be the key that would explain many of my decisions as an...

A couple of things. The turf mode is awesome if you need it. The heat under the seat has been solved with a small 12v fan. many posts on line to find the parts and locations. My real reason for posting isn't sxs specific. Check your state to see what is or may be happening in regards to...

Thanks, that is a great list. Once we are moved in, I will finish the basement walls, floors, and kitchen myself. But I want to move in by next fall and sell the existing house hopefully before the bubble bursts so I will sub out nearly all that it takes to make it by then.

Well, I didn't go into all the details but yes, I do want to know where to posts signs and paint some trees. But to do that, I also want at least a walking path. With the dense vegetation and steep slopes, it is a necessity to cut as I go. I don't want to cut someone else's mountain laurels...

That is great to know. I honestly didn't think to look but I should not be surprised that it is here. Lots of experience and good ideas here. I am going to look through these links over the next couple of days to see what could use. Thanks for sharing. With that, I am pretty well along in the...

This sounds like a good plan. Enough to get a GC interested without all the cost and it gives me a 2nd chance to make sure all the plumbing and electrical is complete with flood lights/cameras etc before the sheetrock goes up. Thanks

Great input from everyone. It is a small area. I have all confidence that the skilled trade owners and building inspectors all share the same dinner table on Sunday. I have the capability but lack the contacts. As others have said, I am a one-time customer and that is never a good position...

I am recently retired. I have done my own repairs or upgrades in regards to electrical and plumbing over the years. I can do basic carpentry and have the tools to build anything. I have project management experience in the manufacturing world. I recently bought an IRC 0016 book online to...

Interesting post. It is proven once again that history repeats itself. I loved running a manual lathe (many years ago) and having a tool & die background, I once did some research on how toolmaking all started. I expected it to trace back to blacksmithing. What I found went back into the...

Paul, by now you may know this but there are thousands of free programs out there. My grands had fun with whistles, Batman logo's, etc. It really is limitless. By the time you have 4 or 5 things made, you will move on to things that specifically interest you and your kids. good luck

Guilty as charged but in my defense, it was a blanket statement that 3D printers were useless. I did not think that was an appropriate way to leave this thread.

Anyone who tells you these have no practical experience in part design or manufacturing has 30 year old information. 3D printers can use ABS plastic which is the same thing commonly used on automotive, molded parts. I have no idea how the sun or time knows how these parts are different. :)...

I read some time ago that the US gov't controls the accuracy and has the ability to increase or decrease it based on their whims for security reasons. No idea but I can guess that this may fluctuate in areas or at times depending on credible threats. As said, my onX hunt got me within 6' of...

Great stories. I have had several. 1/2 boxer, 1/2 Heinz57. I put 9 puppies in the back of my truck 12 years ago. I eliminated those that jumped to me (they didn't know me) and also those who were overly shy. 3 males could have easily passed as purebred Rotties, really gorgeous and I...

BTW, I am not staking the corners. But I do want to be reasonably accurate with the paint and more accurate with the signs. I have one neighbor who's son is hunting on his property and another who rents out his cabin to strangers. I have neve met them and who knows who is renting that property...

I did have it surveyed and asked that he mark some ribbons along the way. But the crew wasn't exactly diligent. They put a few within the first 100' and that helps. I gives me accurate direction. But another 100' feet away you won't see a flag due to the dense woods. So onX hunt did a...

Ha, for sure. But this will be our view after the house gets built minus the metal buiding.

That is great. Hope you like it. Guessing they have a TEVO website for printers to share and help each other. That will be priceless as you begin.

Here is a typical view of what the vegetation looks like. I guess a picture better explains why string isn't working Here is the General area This is dense pine, maple and white oak. There is heavy mountains laurels that are thick. Lots of deer but the laurels are poisonous so they grow...

You might want to check out your state laws. NC states this:

Like Arizona said, it isn't like a video game where you plug and play. Someone has to have an interest and some time to succeed. If you look at this as a chore, or waiting for someone else to do it, it will find the back of the closet.

Thanks to everyone who offered some ideas. I am going to try the "wiggling in" method using 3 lights if I can find something solar-powered so I can set them during the day and view them at night.

Ha. it isn't that big. It's that dense and that steep. I literally could not pull a straight line 20' with the dense vegetation. And if I could, I would not be able to see it. I've thought about using a bright light on one end but no way I would walk that in the dark. There are a few...

I want to purple paint some trees on my property line but no idea how to do it really accurately. I don't want to paint new neighbors' trees. I had it surveyed and know where the stakes are. What is in between is the issue. It is steep and dense. Hilltop on both ends. I have onXhunt...

Awesome thanks!

I want to follow this thread as well. I bought a walk-behind stump grinder to clear some stumps as I cleared for a home site. I bought a walk-behind thinking my needs for it will outlast my need for a tractor and allow me to work in tight areas and slopes that my tractor will not go. It...

You can buy a cheap hydrometer to see if the antifreeze is still good. Here is a result from a google search

You know, that might be right. I will have to go and check that out. thanks-

WB, I haven't needed a warranty lately for a Dodge or Jeep. I have used them on our Fords in the last five years. They have not been worthless, but then, I tend to follow their recommendations while under warranty. Saying warranties are worthless lowers the credibility of your other...

Just a couple of years ago, they were making mold components to produce 5-10 plastic prototype parts. Now they have metal printers making steel parts in just hours that is at a hardened for high production. Customers were waiting weeks or months for proto parts. Now they can have them in hand...

Paulsharvey, I wouldn't knock an ender. I had some co-workers who had them. However, they ended up in the closet when they encountered problems. From my very limited exposure, I would expect that you will be more involved to get the kinks out. There are many videos for enders that will help...

Prusa is one of the most popular out there but they sell direct. You won't see them on amazon. doubt you would see one on C'list because of their ease of use and customer service. Bought one 2 years ago. You can buy it assembled but I chose to build it as they recommended. It helps to...

Pranks were common many years ago at one place I worked. One girl in the office was easy to fool and she had a good sense of humor. When bubble wrap became popular, we would tape some to the top of a tire (passenger side) of her car. She would roll two feet before the bam, bam, bam. When...

I have a Trackr on my tractor. It seems to be good as far as location but speed was WAY off. I traveled at 70 mph and it said I was going 117. Sorry I can't help with what works but this is one I would avoid.

You are welcome and yes, they are by far more comfortable to me. I bought it for the screen but the all in one is easier than putting in ear plugs etc. The helmet has saved my noggin a couple of times. I also wore when clearing brush, stacking it on the forks etc. t saved my face and eyes...

My guess is that any property with cameras and dogs is nearly risk-free from thieves. Theives are lazy but not stupid. It's too easy to move onto a location without multi-layered security. I trained dogs many years ago. I will not own an attack dog. Too much liability as others stated but...

Since we're chasin' squirrels.................. Safety glasses were always a last-second thought and figured better equipment was probably too expensive for a part-timer. When I started clearing a home site, I chased this down. The price wasn't bad at all and it beats the heck out of glasses...

Thanks to the many here who have provided advise and wisdom this past year.

It is hard to follow the logic unless we have your knowledge or you can explain a bit more in detail. If you are removing good anti-freeze to add your favorite brand, that is costing you money not saving any. Second, for those who have a warranty, a different coolant will void it. Jeep is VERY...

I usually ask for a specific picture- a manufacturer's nameplate, a view, or a closeup. Scammers can't do it and ignore me and that's a good thing. I've seen big, rolling toolboxes for $100 and a carfax check on a vehicle showed a discrepancy of 150,000 miles. 😲 First I learned that...

I nicked a pair last year. didn't hurt anything. But the time it takes to pull the stuffing out of the gear and chain will make sure you never do it again.

My '13 F150 Ecoboost got 17.2 mpg My '13 Wrangler gets 17.1 mpg Over 2 years of driving each for the same driver, locations, and roads. Loved my F-150 but it was Eco or Boost but not at the same time.

Yep, Jeeps and Little John Deere SCuTs made by Mattel.

I feel like I am defending the 2nd amendment in a liberal forum where most never ever owned a gun, needed a gun, but held a friend's 1851 revolver once about 40 years ago.

Please read post 105 and 106. Sometimes people answer you. As for my half of the road, I will have you know that my taxes pay for both halves.

I traded my F150 crew cab for this Wrangler. There was a lot to like but at 6800 lbs, I could not tow it. A single cab for me was not an option. Jeep checked off everything I needed. Mine has been great. YMMV. In my limited experience, Ford's are better in general and give better value. I...

So to be clear, you believe that: Jeep owners speed, cross the yellow line, and talk on the phone more than any other group of vehicle owners? And while we are doing all that multi-tasking, looking backward in the rear-view mirror will help us stay in the lane aa we speed forward? And may I...

JD Power's initial reliability is a joke. It is taken after 90 days. Some individuals seem to have good luck with Jeep. Statistically, they are among the least reliable vehicles. See Consumer Reports, any year's auto issue will do. See post 19 for details and let me know what higher rated...

see post 94

For all the naysayers out there, please give me a list of other vehicles that I can safely flat tow? My last 3 Jeeps have all been good vehicles. May not be a Camry in quality, but they all ran fine. And my resale value is awesome when I sell them. Meanwhile, they are fun to drive and I work...

I wore jeans this past summer and they got heavy and soaked in sweat. Very uncomfortable. I found some used work pants (link below) for about 7 or 8 bucks a pair. Good shape, lightweight, wash out clean from diesel fuel and the sawdust. I bought 2 pairs and think they will outlast me...

Yep, the good ole days when gas mileage was rated in calories burned.