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I once had a CJ from Bedrock motors and it was that bad. The seats were rock hard, I felt every bump, and braking was well, painful.

I was making a general statement that I thought others might be interested in. Maybe symmantics or where we are getting our information but according to Wiki, Jeep did give Mahindra a license to make CJs even sending them parts and drawings in the late 1940's.. They were sold in India. That...

Mahindra was also licensed to build them after the war for the Indian market in the late 40's. That license expired long ago but that explains a bit about the Roxor they build just a few years ago and why they had to change to look of it after Fiat/Chrysler sued them.

zip ties, duct tape just whatever fits the location.

Wranglers are the automotive version of Leggos. Dress them up or down. Shiny or muddy. Make it your own.

Keep this guy's email. He will sell what you need not a kit with stuff you don't need for a 2-inch lift. kolak@aol.com Good guy, very knowledgeable. Tell him about the winch, that will change what springs you need to absorb that additional weight bouncing on the nose.

Mechanically, Jeeps are just incredible. They can take you places that most other vehicles cannot imagine. In reality, most people use them as mall crawlers. So the brilliance of the machine is lost on those who never use it as such. Unmolested, they are fine. For others who look at it as a...

I own a Jeep Wrangler and while it isn't my first choice as a daily driver or work vehicle, it is my first choice that allows me to flat tow it behind my RV. Meanwhile, it has been handy while building a home site. It handles the mountains, mud, and tight turns. If you want good gas mileage...

My land fits your description exactly. I cut an acre this past summer with Solomon hiking boots. I did most of my research asking those who hiked in this kind of terrain. No doubt there are other goods ones but I will stick with Solomon's. You can see them and see some reviews on Amazon...

Good to know, thanks and I will do that more often.

Yep, that's the crappy, plastic new-fangled sharpener that I love. Find a video and give yourself 5 minutes with it in your hands. It will sharpen the teeth and also set the cutter depth so you get a good shaving coming off of it. I keep a small vise on a bench and a marker to know where I...

Yep, this is my fault. I want to apologize for that. I jumped the rail in hopes of helping the OP cut faster and it derailed into a direction not needed at all by recommending a new fangled, not needed, piece of crap sharpener that any real chain sawin', chain sharpenin' logger would not keep...

Great idea. I have some around here somewhere. Even better if I don't have to buy anything

I am building a new home site but only there a couple of days a week right now. I put up a cable fence across the driveway with a "No trespassing" sign. I strung the cable through a couple of pieces of painted PVC so it shows up better. I don't want to strangle a kid or a deer so I...

My humor was also molded by a book I found in the library when I was in the 3rd grade. Until then, I read a book only because I was told to do so. It was a book of poems that circulated by word of mouth in the 1890's and 1900's ( I learned this just a few years ago). It was titled, "Ruthless...

Just tape it real good under the floor pan, make sure it is turned the right way and then let the wind do its thing. Music will flow and it is darn hard to find it when the car is sitting still. I was laughing about it getting highjacked. Nornally, its a serious topic and goofballs like me...

I would not try to change your mind but unless you have tried a Stihl sharpener, you cannot make an honest comparison. You may be an expert with a round file but the Stihl sharpener sharpens the cutter AND resets the depth of cut with a flat file. There is an "Expert" chain saw guy on youtube...

I live near a small town that has few stores and most people within the city limits are probably at or below the poverty level. Even Walmart tailors their goods to what sells. The auto store carries the cheapest batteries and brake pads. So I buy locally when I can and I would love to...

LOOK HERE 2Lane, This post was highjacked back at post 5 or so and became a very serious topic about current affairs. I suggest you start your own thread discussing types of humor so I can come over and join you. As for human tragedy being humorous. My Dad's generation grew up on the 3...

Post no tresspassing signs. Purple paint as required. Since you have ignored the land for years, I would be a bit more gentle to remove the trespassers the first time. I know they don't have any rights but de-escalation is a good plan. 1st offense- leave a note to take their stands with the...

Great. Carry on then.

I am a few years older than you and have been clearing an acre of dense woods this past summer with maple, oak, and pine. I have 20" Husqvarna so I have been doing similar work with similar equipment. This isn't what you asked for but this may fix part your problem if you haven't used one...

I've been using speedy metals for over 20 years via internet for small quantities. They used to have a section of end pieces or odd shapes on discount but I haven't looked lately.

I have done it in the past but I quit blowing out water lines in my RV a few years ago. No one knows just what is in that air tank- mold or ??? I still run a little clorox in some water to sanitize the tank and lines in the spring as well.

Does it have bluetooth? Make sure there isn't a pair of ear buds or other bluetooth device nearby. It may be connected but the other device is turned down where you can't hear it.

I just had an electrical issue. It is frustrating. If you are waiting for service, put your frustration into something that costs nothing and might help. Get some wrenches, sandpaper, and dielectric grease and clean up both ends of the positive and negative cables. It might be that you have...

Chrysler/Fiat retains all patent and trademark rights of the Jeep. Mahindra once had a license to make these back in WWII if I remember correctly but that license long expired. CF filed a lawsuit a year or two ago and about last December? a judge ordered Mahindra to stop making a SXS that...

You can just link to their website, save it as a favorite and look at the pictures on your laptop. I bought the Reveal and it will ping my phone if I want it to. I am the other does the same as it is twice the cost.

Maybe not so easy- whoever gets stuck with the "&" is going to have a hard time creating a .com. I see a legal battle looming.

I would not say that Mahindra = Kubota but I was not impressed with the video. First, one cannot have an intelligent conversation without numbers. I'm calling BS on saying the metal on the FEL of the Mahindra is thinner based on tapping it with your knuckle. He may be right but get out some...

I blame my Dad for having a dry, twisted sense of humor that few others appreciate. I once told my wife that I could only laugh at her if she stopped laughing. In retrospect, that didn't go over well either. So I just saw this headline and wondered, how will we tell the two companies apart...

Sorry to hear that. I had a car ransacked years ago. I once read that what we say in an argument is never remembered but how someone else made us feel is never forgotten. I think being robbed is kind of the same way. I couldn't tell you what they took but I remember feeling violated and angry.

This is as true as it is hilarious. You have wiped out any need for anyone else to post a recipe and with the name "DUMP SOUP" from "DIGGIN" I'm not sure I want to make soup anymore. I started to ask what logo Campbell's would use on a label for that but I will let that one alone- it...

That lo That is an interesting option and I did look at it. For someone who wants those added features, it looks like a great find. For my purposes, the additional features didn't warrant the additional cost. But for anyone who reads this in the future, it may be just what they need. Thanks...

You must have a big family, freezer or appetite. 5 gallons is a lot. Sounds good. thanks for sharing.

This is our favorite winter meal and maybe the easiest to make. Chopping up an onion is the hardest part. Freezes great too, we get about 12-13 bowls out of a double batch. Hoping others will post their favorites.

Really just 1 full-time neighbor past me on a dead-end road. Three more come on weekends or holidays. I have another who is also building a home so there is more traffic with random workers coming and going with some frequency. I am not really concerned if a neighbor comes to look out of...

I have been there working every week but there is nothing pressing now and winter is setting in. If we have a bad winter, I may not go for 2 months with this camera working so well. Should a tree fall and knock a hole in my metal building, I would want to know that sooner rather than later...

Well said. Like most hobbies, the machine, tractor, or ATV is just a downpayment on all the stuff that you buy after you thought you had something.

Fair enough, I do get a picture within a minute or two. I do see the grader's truck go by so I know they are making progress. * Teens might decide to run their ATVs on my land. It has happened in the past up here and "under construction" would be tempting, heck, I have been tempted with the...

For starters, a mill is often used to make bar stock into mostly square shapes. The real beauty of a good milling machine is that you can make accurate square or (whatever) blocks and then accurately drill holes and ream them to very accurate sizes. Holes can be accurately spaced apart, from...

Thanks guys for the feedback. She may outlive us all who knows but we are doing our best to take care of family and we treat our parents like we want to be treated when we are at that age.

A good friend's Mom of 83, needs a new riding mower. She is not quite 5 feet tall. He has a new apartment ready for her when she gives up the single life but she is not close by so a used one is probably out of the question. Hoping someone here has a good answer and guessing it needs to be a...

it seems like batteries keep making incremental steps. Competitors learn from each other and they continue to make real progress. Hydrogen seems more like a light switch and no one has found it yet if it exists at all. Many are close but so far, no breakthrough that changes the energy...

We were taught that in driver's ed. When on a hill, always turn the wheels so it bumps the curb when the vehicle moves. Makes sense on a tractor too so it just rolls in a safe direction if it does move. I worry more about it moving when starting it up. I am not always in the seat but I am at...

I am on a pretty steep slope. Along with the brake and bucket, I turn my front wheels hard to keep it from rolling downhill. That too, helps it stay in position.

5/8=.625 .625*25.4 =15.875 (most major diameter or outer diameter are a little small for clearance). I think you are on the right track and another here warned about this type of overlap where even the pitch ALMOST fits. If you have a bench grinder or Dremel, you can grind a cut into the first...

In Piedmont N.C. I normally have to mow every 7 days. In August, it's every 5 days or it takes over. In the last month, the cooler nights has slowed it down and mowing every 9 days last 3 times. I may be done now and I will be mowing leaves like the rest of us.

I just replaced mine with a universal terminal from an auto store. I smeared dielectric grease all over it as well You might consider adding a quick connect while there for a battery tender.

I agree. I am considering the audience, not the author. My point is that many people I encounter who are renters don't have the basic knowledge most do here as many never had to fix anything themselves. They see a $30 price tag for the right one and think, naw, I can get that for less at...

ll Yes, and someone here exceeds weight limits on their FEL swearing it is ok too. Extension cords, for permanent use, are just a bad idea. Use them if necessary but match them to the appliance as you have done. The real problem is that others only heard the first part (I've used one for...

I am the red-headed stepchild here. So what makes my tractor better than the others? Well, had I not found this one, I would have ended up with a scut that, in hindsight, would have been a bad choice. I saw no other tractors on a lot with both a FEL and a backhoe last June in my area, so I...

google and other sites have translators. Explain that extension cords are not meant to handle one appliance much less 2 and will burn out a motor. In fact, it is dangerous to them and your rental home. Offer to have an electrician install 2, CFCI outlets on that porch at your expense. If...

My Ace hardware store has one of these, your GOOD hardware store may have one as well. Or buy one yourself, see link below. https://www.amazon.com/Bolt-Thread-Checker-Wall-Mounted/dp/B01BOH69NY/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=Nut+and+Bolt+Thread+Checker&qid=1635378044&sr=8-6

That is fantastic and I am envious. I am in a wooded area with maybe 4-6 hours of direct light per day. I am using a waterstove to heat the house and the water heater. Wood for me is free. Past that, I hope to follow your lead and utilize solar power where I can. Thanks for starting this...

I have a 20-year-old craftsman floor model drill press. The table not being perpendicular to the spindle tormented me. I turned it into a tabletop model I dug up my old tram bar from machinist days long gone and adjusted it so I could drill straight holes. I works great now after 19 years of...

I am building a house next year and getting more interested in solar panels. I don't live in a location to consider going off-grid but I am interested in how and why campers and motorhomes use 12v systems. (Wire costs and weight) Typically, lights, fans, USB ports, thermostat, and the water...

I just ordered one from BassPro. Thanks, everyone. The monthly cost is way less than what I would spend on gas going up and checking on it over the winter months.

Thanks for the reply. It is a 6-9 month problem. When we move in next year, problem is solved. But right now I am 2 hours away and would make fewer trips to check in on things if I rig this up. Camera has batteries and came with a solar panel so I am good there. It is motion activated and...

My outbuilding is complete on a new home site (to be built next spring). I have a wifi, motion camera, and solar panels but no router or service yet at the site. Wondering if anyone has overcome such an issue. I have a hot spot through Verizon and wondered if I could use it but I have to...

Not sure if your MF had 4 wheel drive. You are correct, HP is similar. Not sure if 3 cylinder vs. 4 makes a difference. My tires are loaded. I am also on a grade so maybe a 5' would be best. Thanks for the reply.

Great thread. I have just cleared some land and have 10' long logs stacked that will yield about 30-40 cords of wood. So I need a good plan to chew through this but it is a one time situation. After that, I too am looking at 6 cords/year useage. I am hopeful that you figure this out for all...

Yep, test the magnet a couple of other things and see if the pull is similar or a lot less. Cut a small piece and leave it outside to see if it rusts.

I will vote for whoever can eliminate spam texts/calls and put everyone in the US on daylight savings time. Call it, 'Stop the Madness'. Surely these are two things that the masses can agree on nor will it cost a fortune.

I never found any instructions but I got it working. I am not close by to take a pic and I don't have a good one but........... I do have a bad picture that I enlarged. Hope it helps. Once you know which pin to remove to install the thumb, it starts making sense. I still don't know it the C...

I'm a Dewalt guy and like their stuff. Once you commit to a color, the cost makes it hard to change. If I were starting over, I would switch to Makita. I contracted for a heavy industry manufacturer and they used them exclusively on the factory floor. I was surprised but the techs all...

I keep a dewalt radio with me on projects. It has to be plugged in to charge a battery but it is convenient to swap out. Most times, 2, 20v batteries keep me going. Besides liking music, I can charge the phone and hear it ring or chirp through the radio. I don't like it in my pocket, it gets...

If you can't find another use for it, round up all the old gas, old paint, etc., and take it to the landfill that accepts such. I am amazed at how much I can find if I stop and look at what gets overlooked.

No idea about what or how you will pull this or what size you need. Polar makes a couple of similar options, see Northern Tool.

I called the company and told them 18-20" diameter maple and oak. Typically seasoned not green. That is what they suggested. I know they are trying to make a buck but I also know that on occasion, I may get one a bit bigger and if one falls across the drive, I will be cutting it up green...

I went with dual fuel for this very reason and can get by for a few days with 2, 40 lb tanks. Most times, we have a warning but in May, the entire southeast was thrown into chaos with most gas stations shutting down. It lasted about 2 weeks.

Also preparing to build a home and have been through the same thought process. I too, had difficulty spending for a Generac even though it sounds great. I just bought a 12,500 Watt Westinghouse, dual fuel portable for less than 1k. It has a remote start and that will be handy after it is set...

Get on a SXS forum and find someone close by that has one. I am guessing someone would offer to let you see theirs if you ask a few questions online.

If your bulb has burned out, you may be able to find an LED that fits the socket. If you buy an LED that has its own enclosure, then remove the old light and install the new one. There are to many small things to tell here so suggest you find some youtube videos to see how to wire lights...

Look at camping world. They may have something that is used for campers.

Go to some specific SXS forums. Everyone has complaints but there is some value in getting feedback from others. Like tractors, none are perfect or we would all own the same thing. Can-am has had some electrical issues and if I remember correctly, they are prone to throwing belts. Maybe that...

Hornytown, NC My favorite street name is Grissel Tail in Wilkes county, NC

I think just about everyone on every brand has put bigger wheels and tires on their SXS to keep from bottoming out only to dig the ruts yet a little deeper. I am sure those who sell wheels and tires love that cycle of sales. BTW- whatever you buy, it is a lot like a tractor. The SXS is...

That is robbery. I bought my 700-4, 2017 in 2018 for $10,600. 1000's were going for 12k

I have a Pioneer 700-4. A lot depends on what you will do and where you are. The power steering CAN be a big deal. If you hit a log or ditch on an angle, it will snatch the steering wheel out of your hand. If you are flat land then this isn't important as you said. And that can be painful...

SuperSplit has been waiting for engines since August. They are at least 10 weeks behind. Not what I was hoping for but better than tractor parts. Moving on to my 2nd choice

My mistake. I would need the 29T TW2-HD. Way over my budget to cut 18" oak at 8 cords/year

I like the TW but I would need a TW-3HD and 6k is just too much for 6-8 cords/year. I think the SuperSplit is more in line with my wallet and needs.

I have oak and maple up to 20". What TW do I need? Their website has no suggestions.

Sounded bad to me at the time but it was good. And since I posted this, I found that George Washington Carver made it popular to put it on burgers so it has been around awhile.

I went to a semi-upsale restaurant in Portland, OR for work. At a friend's recommendation, I tried the peanut butter, pickle burger. So, it isn't mayo but it is a spread. And it was delicious. I make them now at home with chunky peanut butter, pickles, and Monteray Jack. Hmmmmmmmmmmm good.

Ok, thanks for clarifying.

I am confused. You said you would buy again then said it was a pos? I am about to buy a splitter and ruggedmade was on my short list. Please explain why it is a bad splitter. Nearly all the reviews I have seen are postive. (for what that is worth!)

I have a split windshield and like it a lot because it allows for different needs. Fully up = reduces cold air in your face Half up = better visibility and airflow. I can also trailer it at 70 mph with a half shield. Full up might be ok but I would want to know that about a brand if you...

Yikes, good to know that no one was harmed in the making of this catastrophy. Good point about detached smoke detectors. Take care.

No need for wiki. This is the definition of kicking a man when he is down.

I will take the other side of this. While a tire full of cracks may last another x number of years, it will no doubt happen at a bad time. Manure pit or 2 miles from the barn. I would prefer to plan downtime and tube them when and where I have the time and tools to do it. Maybe 2 this year...

In the small towns where I have lived, the roads were simply not developed for cars and bicycles. Sharing the road is like having elementary kids play industrial league softball. #somebodysgonnagithurt even when no one is trying. I would love to just claim some of it and start driving my SXS...

Everyone has their favorite flavor and every flavor has its own problems. But many brands also have good tractors out in the field where no one stops to complain online. Others have said to buy the dealer, not the brand and I think that is good advice. After the dust settles, I would consider...

I can hear the Eddie Rabbit song being re-written now, "Ooo, I'm grinding my bike away"

Yes, you can align it with your eyes and pretty quickly learn to feel the drag when making full contact. I truly had no experience doing this and after the first sharpening, it was like new. It has saved me probably $2 or 300 hundred dollars this summer. I used to use a chain well after it...

I can sharpen a chain in about 5 minutes, on the saw, in the field, and bring it back to as good as or better than new. This stihl brand sharpening tool is awesome. I don't spend near the money on chains. I periodically give each tooth 2 cuts to maintain it, 4 or 5 passes will resharpen a...

I'm not easy but I am easily tricked. :sneaky:

That is the equivalent of using Mel Tillis as your GPS voice.

I have found that marketplace is also filled with scammers. I looked at a used a nice-looking Subaru a month ago with 120k miles on a used, small-town car lot. Carfax showed several inspections or sales that ran the odometer to over 300,000. I didn't know it was that easy to override the...

If I were getting paid to cut back 4 miles of road, I would buy a grappler in a minute. There are about 50 landowners and probably a handful that will come help on a workday. BCP, at first, I thought your design would limit right turns but I think it would work with a ball and a bit simpler...

I am looking for a cheap and efficient way to trim back tree limbs from the road with what i already own. Pole saw, trailer, SXS or tractor is what I have. I looked a flail mower here where the tongue could offset mowing ditches and wondered if I could improvise using my trailer by making a...

Foghorn Leghorn gives me advice when I sleep. 😁

1965 VW beetle. Dad spent $29 to have it painted from black to yellow. Easy to parallel park. Awesome in the snow unless the ruts were deep. Then it struggled to turn.

A reamer is what all machine shops use to make holes a specific size. Dull reamers cut oversized because pressure = wobble. You can find a chart that will show you what size pilot hole to drill for a given reamer for a reason. A reamer will cut oversize if the pilot hole is too small. (more...

Dmacleo, I didn't have a welder and was under the pressure of limited time. I just needed it to hold a few things while I cleared a 1/4 acre of land. Yep, it looks wonky, but it worked fine and is still on the tractor. It held my hat, a bottle of water, socket, hammer, and a strap. I made a...

I would find out what press fit you need and go to Grainger or MSCdirect and get the decimal sized reamer you want. It will cost the least and probably the easiest way to finish the job. Just make sure you use some oil when cutting with the reamer and I would run it a lot slower than drill...

A 14mm drill gives you .551 I would think that you could make that work by freezing the studs before pressing them in, just not sure how much of a press fit you want or need.

Bullreaker, I really like your sig. It is so appropriate in today's world. (myself included)

What I learned from this post, The smartest guy in the room isn't necessarily the most helpful guy in the room. Hitting the ignore button helps filter you down to real answers from people who want to help.

Ok Kobalt, here's a freebie. Mold a 50¢ magnifying glass into the socket carry case so I don't have to wear my geezer googles while working on a project.

Some people are clueless. Then there is a sub-group that isn't even suspicious.

For some reason, Blondegl69, I read your post to the tune of the 'Macarena' song. No doubt something broke or became disconnected but it will help if we know the model number.

So, 50/50 mix of old oil and diesel fuel?

Yep, that works. I also have some black sockets that are nearly impossible to read. Just bought some white nail polish and plan to do the same thing. My wife recently got stung by a yellow jacket. I couldn't see the stinger. Bought these and they have already come in handy. Work well and...

You may already know this but if you are having difficulty deciding, then there isn't a bad choice. The deciding factor should be which dealer (owner and parts counter people) do you like best. That may well determine your level of happiness with the purchase.

He who erases others soon gets erased. author- a friend

Never let the truth get in the way of a good story!

I use marine-grade grease on all bearings that get used outdoors figuring if its good for boat trailers, its good enough. I used moly-grease (many years ago) on motorcycles. It became popular for racers as it was supposed to cling to bearings better at higher rpm's. For that reason, I don't...

Yeah, I was thinking about you getting a tractor delivered to your house via boat. LOL You are indeed lucky.

I have been to Widbey Island one time. One of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. We like the hardboard planks and will have them on this house. Thanks for mentioning the footing drain, I will make a special note of that when planning the foundation with the contractor.

I think my chipper is adequate. It will take a 4" limb but I will be stacking everything 3" and up for my in water stove. Here are some pictures over the last month. I have hardi-board panels now and will be using them on the new house with stone veneer and a metal roof. Thanks for the...

I have a 2638 Mahindra with a 60B backhoe. I want a 9" bucket and looking for options that are in stock now. Any feedback is appreciated especially if someone has the same backhoe and found an off brand that works.

Thanks for all the feedback. There are 70 plots with probably 50 owners who use these roads. I was told that it was up to everyone to keep the limbs cut back. I know from experience that when everyone is in charge, no one is in charge. I will keep the land shark in my back pocket but I will...

Just bought 5 acres in a remote area. I drive about 4 miles down a gravel road. Accessibility is ok with an SUV but nearly impassible with my RV. The Pine trees are the worst as the branches grow straight out and are brittle. I have to drive in the wrong lane at times to keep the limbs from...

I 'was' looking around for a cheap commuter car until after the chip issues on new cars dies down. I found a suburu with 121k on it and looked near new. Carfax's last known report was 371,000 miles. I did some digging to find how easy it is to alter a odometer. I thought those days were...

A big oil company in Texas was held hostage for ransomware back in May. The southeastern US was nearly out of gas for about 3 weeks. Of course, we were on vacation in an RV when few stations were open. (y) Panic didn't drive my decision but I did learn a lesson that even without a natural...

I had the same issue. Peppermint spray (amazon) has worked for me 100% over the last 6-7 years. In my RV, I spray the wheel covers, the cords or lines that feed up to the RV and I make sure that the heat a/c vent fan is closed or in the off position. I spray around the perimeter of the garage...

By this time next year, we should be in the new house with a water stove for primary heat and propane for backup. I am hoping that our heat cost is minimal for the next 10-15 years. As always, plan for the worst and hope for the best.

I've never burned a bridge but I've loosened a few nuts along the way.

You can't be late if you don't show up.

Thanks for the heads up.

This is the best southern rock? band that I completely missed until after they broke up. They struggled to get air time on either rock or country stations as they didn't quite fit either genre. Oddly, we first heard this song, at a 4th of July rodeo in Old Fort, NC, not far from Asheville...

Even replacing a lost bolt with one from your bolt bin is technically a warranty killer. Sounds like an "At our discretion" at best and a virtually useless piece of paper at worst. Moving forward, I would assume to be on my own and pleasantly surprised if they paid for something.

Just some background info. to pick your brains and my questions are mainly regarding drainage and fire breaks. I am clearing for a home and storage building in the mountains of NC. The area is on a 10° slope. The land is covered in oak, maple, and pine trees. The mountain laurels are thick...

Weighing in at 55 lbs. and 15 inches tall, Bella is the undisputed champion chasing every last UPS, USPS, FEDEX, garbage truck, and box truck going 19,387 and 0 having chased virtually every single offending object or person who attempted to invade our yard. Our Bella was a rescue pup. Her...

Just ignore me if you have this all thought out but without knowing more, I would ask how you will keep the V blocks and indicator in place while you hold and spin the pins. Your indicator tip doesn't have to be dead center but you will a false reading if it is moving. Same for the V blocks...

Thanks for letting me know. We love our kids and don't want them getting lost or worse.

I spend a lot of time listening to spotify. I grew up on 60-80s rock and 90s country. But it all gets old and looking for new stuff. I just stumbled onto "Home Free" and like the their version of Seven Bridges by the Eagles. Looking for ideas and hoping others will share what they listen...

We currently have an underground fence that works well for our home. We are moving to a heavily wooded area and planning to try this and hope it works. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P68FCHJ/?coliid=I2LO64ZD7KC423&colid=EP3DLRUNZIJE&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Let us know what you do and how it...

Well thanks for this. Now I am going to have to paint the whole thing yellow and blue and name it Despicable Me.

Thank you everyone for the feedback. It really does help a lot to get real advice from different experiences. I will start with dirt for now. It really is just a storage shed. I will have a nice woodshop in the basement for projects. And I can upgrade if it makes sense later. As for...

Thanks everyone. Good thoughts and suggestions. I do have a 13' high door way x 10' wide. I agree that it would be nice to concrete it but there are other unknowns right now and I would rather have a dirt floor now than an unfinished house. I can plan for a floor later when I know I have the...

Ok. Was it a lot more costly to add concrete after the build?

I am getting ready to bury a bunch of stumps and hear that yellow jackets like to set up inside them. Any ideas on how to make sure that doesn't happen is appreciated.

I was soo afraid that this was a political thread. Yellowjackets got me this weekend due to the proximity of the trash can and Momma's yellow jacket, I mean, hummingbird feeders. Removing the feeders and spraying peppermint spray all around fixed it so I could finish the project the next day.

Short version: I am about to have a large, metal building put on the new property. Funds are not unlimited so thinking a dirt floor is fine for RV, tractor, etc. Seems like gravel would just cost more and make it difficult to roll a chipper, tiller, or trailer around by hand. Thoughts, ideas...

Bob Vila has a couple of options on his website. I have used the bleach solution for years. Whatever the recipe, your landscape around the house should be considered per his webpage. https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-vinyl-siding/

thanks for the post. Very interesting. On the outside looking in, it would seem like a slam dunk to at least upgrade an existing plant. Guessing that this would be highly automated, it would seem to be more competitive without a lot of labor costs baked in. Sad that we can't compete even at...

in the sixties, if you saw something made in Japan, you would put it back thinking it must be junk. In the 90's we scoffed at tech and machined parts. We couldn't even weld Chinese metal. Now we have lost the skill sets to even produce most this stuff so even if you could do it, you would...

Rust never sleeps

I didn't look too closely, but at $80/each, that seems high for something that goes slow and, for many applications, requires more than one. It may be a good idea for other situations, but 1 floor jack and jack stands work just fine for my needs.

IF it happened in Colorado, it was JIT

Probably been quoted here but.... "Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid." John Wayne

This might be the most creative ideas I have ever seen and sad that it is wasted on maybe the worst platform imagineble. I want to say the axles and brakes failed but I doubt it ever got up enough speed to find out. I am pretty sure it never climbed a hill although it may have fallen off of...

Just in Time morphed into something very fragile. When you disrupt the flow, it creates the vapor lock throughout the process. Global companies used to operate like a buffet. Food was cooked with the expectation that the same number of people would show up today as yesterday. (You got what...

Who knew.

The only thing missing here besides flipping a car, blocking traffic, and gas pouring onto the highway is that a 5-year-old is taking the picture while smoking a cigarette.

I can't read 1514 posts so sorry if this is a repeat. This was interesting to see a simple way to show how and how not to pull a trailer.

What is acceptable? Good, honest communication on the front end and when things change. I can accept that things happen. I can accept that his supplier may not get honest answers themselves. Being in the dark is unacceptable and that will make me a non-repeat customer

I highjacked a generator thread that had turned into a propane thread so thought I should put this in a separate thread. I felt compelled to write this as we can all relate to the fact that time passes quickly and we don't think to check these things on a regular basis. Manufacturers and...

Just to recap, professionals and manufacturers both recommend that life-saving propane and CO2 detectors be replaced every 7 years. This is your RV and your life but for others reading this, I think it is worth restating that anyone's life is worth $50 bucks. I am off-topic here but the...

I know returns are a pain and sometimes can't be done but I would complain about it being 50% used up. At the least, they should let you keep it and return the full amount. That sucks. I can almost guess where it was bought. That said, you have a functioning, life-saving device and that is...

It is a common issue for people with RV's who wake up to find that they have no heat and think something has broken. If the tanks are low (not out, 1/3 est.) and the temperature drops, the pressures do change significantly as the volume of air inside contracts and reduces the pressures even...

Get the tanks done where you can watch them fill it. A good operator will wear a heavy glove (propane is cold) and fill it until propane escapes out the safety valve. It will be about 3/4 full - again for safety reasons. It will last a lot longer than the ones you swap out at the convenience...

Thank you for starting a useless thread riddled with errant assumptions. I have now identified another individual who I will ignore and thus help me more quickly find posts from others that have reasoning abilities and reach logical conclusions.

I have no idea why you think I.Q. is a primary factor. What I have found here on this forum is that most farmers and ranchers are very intelligent and experienced in many things. They rely on their own abilities and intellect to overcome all sorts of problems that they encounter on a daily...

For anyone interested in what a new generator does and what limits are acceptable, I did some digging tonight. Do your own research but this is what I found from a couple of sources that looked reputable. Here is one. https://www.electriciantalk.com/threads/generator-freq-question.269192/ My...

This is a good thread to go back and learn about everything you need to know about genny's because there is more than one answer and there are more questions to be asked. At the least, I think you would want a 240v 30amp plug on the genny. Then add up the other things (watts) you deem critical...

I agree with ShooterDon and plowhog. They stated it's not a big deal to be out for a few weeks. My bet is the CEO's know that too. If I were a decision-maker for a tractor company, with supply-chain issues, (they all are) I would absolutely direct all my resources to larger tractors knowing I...

I am fairly new to the game but I went with a good local dealer. It just happened he was a Mahindra dealer with a tractor I wanted. Used with 80 hours. Found some parts missing two weeks later and they robbed everything I needed from a new one on the lot, no questions asked even though I took...

You can always find a CO2/propane sensor at an RV online store. Those on an RV have a 7-year shelf life if I remember correctly. There will be a label on the back to verify that. IF you have one, look on the back to see if it has expired. You can also test it by triggering a bbq or cig...

It's raining here so I did some research and found that inverter generators typically run the motor based on need. Therefore, quieter and more fuel-efficient. In turn, they invert the power to AC as Win7 describes above giving you 'clean' sine wave electricity. This conversion does incur some...

I too would like some information on the need for an inverter. My simplistic understanding is that you want 60 hertz at all times or it could damage sensitive equipment. So far, my 2 generators seem to be doing just that. There may be more I don't understand or maybe my sample size it way too...

Sorry to spoil the imagery but I don't look nearly that good.

I have no doubt Honda is king. However, I have a troy built with a Briggs 6500/5000. I have had it for years, keep up the maintenance, and use the fuel, shut-off valve to stop it when I am done with it. I let it set for months and it always starts before I can count to 2. I almost bought the HF...

So what did you decide?

I can't imagine what that battery cost back in the day. Don't we wish we had taken some pictures of those memories? I was 19 and working as an apprentice. I went to a forklift safety class. I don't remember, maybe 4 hours long. Took a test and they gave me a permit. A few days later, the...

You don't HAVE to use a designer who uses Solidworks but there are some limitations albeit minor if its not too complex. Most anyone can open a Solidworks file, part, or assembly and start using it immediately. If someone is using the same software, changes to existing features can be done by...

When not in use, I would hang it about 4' off the ground, from a tree, outside the front porch. NO ONE will come knocking at your door.

If you don't mind, could I have his name. I would like to buy a life insurance policy on him. Guessing it's not a sure thing but a lot better than a lotto tic.

I think there are several good options. For lack of any recent experience, I did some research and kept seeing Westinghouse. Not a name that comes to my mind when thinking about generators. But the reviews and options won me over. -Dual fuel (just went thru a gas shortage last May on East...

I don't doubt what you saw. Seems like something some companies would try for obvious reasons. I think we can guess the unintended consequences that might have followed and why it was not adopted as a best practice.

You are correct in your thinking and the example of a car proves it to be correct. My example was that you needed at least 20 fork trucks to warrant the infrastrure cost of a large, above ground tank and all that goes with it. As stated earlier, the savings occurs only if you are operating...

Unfortunately, it is just not that simple. Electricity can only be stored in batteries. Those take energy and resources to make them. They are heavy requiring a larger battery to move the weight of it (so it is somewhat self-defeating) and they will only cycle so many times before they will...

You might know something I do not, but to date, I haven't seen the government involved except that developers and manufacturers have to follow existing safety regulations. Consumers are ready and waiting for it. Many have used it in testing. The drivers or challenges are simply obstacles that...

No doubt that when a gas engine was first described to people, it sounded just as alarming. "The engine sucks in the air mix it with gas, and ignites it several times / second right in front of that piece of tin we call a firewall that is at your feet".

I would be interested to learn the differences between the requirements of hydrogen for a combustion engine vs. a fuel cell. My concern isn't the tank so much as the valve/fuel line being the weak link in a high-speed accident. Even after the other obstacles have been overcome, it will...

Hydrogen fuel cells are in the U.S. and in service on a very limited basis. Safety is a concern but there are obstacles still in the way. The cost to develop is mind-boggling and has driven off several global companies as no one yet has found answers to these issues that I know of at this time.

Several global companies have bailed out on hydrogen development in the past couple of years. The investment is mind-boggling with no guarantee if or when a robust, mass-produced fuel cell will become available. Meanwhile, investments in battery development continue forward. I hope some...

It seems that he is intent to prove that his research is better than real-life experiences and just enjoys the debate not the context for consideration. Any movie I see where someone is shoveling a grave looks like it takes about 10 minutes to go 6' deep. As I said earlier, enjoy your SCUT.

Sounds like your mind was made up long ago. I hope you get one.

I know. Keeping the tools I use most often close by makes laugh too. If you have issues wetting yourself, my kids could probably rig up something for the Depends. :)

Yes but this is the 2nd one. The first one was made of 3" angle iron, cost $400, and weighed 300 lbs. to carry the 8 lbs of tools I need to clear an acre of land with chainsaw, backhoe, and tractor. Thanks for asking. They are excited that you knew!

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Cobbled this 1st cross member last night. It can be improved for sure but good enough for prove of concept. I will add posts to hang gloves to dry and will add canopy once the cross beam is right. Used it all morning and no steaks or issues. Not heavy weight and need a better phone holder...

certified checks can be more easily printed than counterfeit money. The transaction takes place at their bank and have them create the check while you wait. If a title is involved then everyone walks away with what they wanted.