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I found this drill on a used equipment lot today. It's old but I have been looking for something like this to plant food plots. Any of you guys (Farmwithjunk?) ever used one like this? What should I look for as possible trouble areas? If there are problems, are these machines fairly straight...

I am considering planting a few acres of pumpkins next year and doing a pumpkin patch fall festival for the local elementary school classes and let the kids pick their halloween pumpkins. I have planted a few pumpkins in the past and the deer eat them so fast that they don't produce. Have any...

I have a boxblade but don't use it very often. I was using it last weekend with pretty good results for what I was trying to accomplish. When I do use it, I always just set it level and go. I know a lot of you guys use a hydraulic toplink for easily varying the front to back tilt. My...

I am compiling a list of comical sayings that describe how a person is not the brightest. You've all heard these. A few examples are: He/she is two bricks short of a load, elevator doesn't go all the way to the top, two cards short of a full deck, not the sharpest knife in the drawer, etc...

I plant food plots and use a lot of small seeds, i.e., clovers, rape, chicory, etc. The germination rate can suffer with these small type seeds if disked under very deep. Even something like a chain link drag can cover lots of seeds too deep. A cultipacker is an ideal attachment to prepare a...

OK, here's one I have never heard discussed. I have a pole barn/tractor shed, dirt floor. Frogs have taken up residence inside. It appears that they have burrowed under my work bench for their nests. I have rat poison out, and that takes care of the mice. It seems that the frogs don't like...

Well here in Tennessee it is brutally dry and hot. People are feeding hay and it's not cheap, at least 2 to 3 times as high as in normal years, and that is if you can find any. I know from watching the national weather there are parts of the country that have gotten above normal rain all...

I have a large stump that I want to get rid of. Since I don't have a BH for my tractor (notice how I worked my tractor into this thread so as to qualify this as a tractor project), I suppose I will just have to try to burn it. Since I have never done this before, I thought I'd ask for...

I have noticed a marked decline in the number of hummingbirds using my feeders this year. Are you experiencing the same thing or does all seem to be normal?

We are getting no rain here in Tennessee. It looks other areas of the country are getting plenty. What's it like in your neck of the woods? If you are getting enough, send some this way.

I recently worked on a creek culvert project. I have a creek running through my place that is dry most of the time. I cross it with my tractor and truck without any problems. However, I want to get a lime buggy on the far hillside and was afraid of potential problems going through creek and...

Do you guys operate your box blades in Draft Control mode, assuming you have draft control on your tractor?

I am interested in getting pallet forks, not the clamp on style. I have a Bush Hog brand, model M-446 FEL. Will I be able to buy after market forks with a quick attach that matches my quick attach or will I be forced to buy the Bush Hog brand forks? For monetary reasons I would like to have...

I am leaking gear oil out of the gear box of my cutter. Has anyone changed the seal on one of these gear boxes? Is it a very difficult job? Thank you for your input.

I am considering buying a portable sawmill. I want one for personal/hobby use, but if the opportunity arises, I might hire out for custom sawing or even saw some wood to sell. Any of you ever have a portable mill? Any advice on their use would be appreciated.

I recently cleared an area of trees. Now I want to plow it up for a foodplot. I did the same thing last spring, and it was very frustrating plowing with a moldboard through all those roots left by the cleared trees. I recently picked up a subsoiler at a auction. My thought this time around...

I would like to learn weld. I have never done it before. My idea is to read and possibly rent or buy a video or two and self teach. What type welder (cheap) would you recommend for a beginner? I don't plan on doing any serious welding but would like to have the capability and skill to do it...

I have a creek that runs through my place. It only flows during wet periods but can have a pretty rigorous flow after a heavy rain. I cross the creek on my tractor without any problem whether it is dry or flowing. I want to contract with the local co-op to bring and spread a load of lime...

I picked up this small 12v electric seeder yesterday at a auction. It should be useful in planting smaller grass seeds, clovers, etc. It is made to fit on on a drawbar, but I might try to figure out how to attach it to a rear rack on an ATV. The seeder is made by a company in Litchfield, IL...

My dad passed away about 4 yrs ago. He had a collection of approximately 75 pocket knives. I don't know much about knives but think there are some that might be valuable. What is the best way to have them appraised? Does anyone know of a good forum that I might go to to ask some questions of...

I am thinking about having the property line on part of my farm surveyed. I don't know the last time it was surveyed, many decades I'm sure. The property line will go through mostly a wooded area. The approximate area is 150 acres. I have never had any surveying done so I'm not quite sure...

I got off my TN75 last weekend, walked around back and noticed a lot of fluid on the rear part of the tractor. Further investigation showed that diesel was leaking from somewhere. It was getting late and I didn't have much time to troubleshoot. It's still in warranty so I called the dealer...

Here are some pics of an old two row cultivator I bought for $100.00. I think it is a Ford because I can see a little blue paint still showing in a few places. Do you concur that it is a Ford? I've never used a cultivator but I look forward to learning. Any feedback as to what to do and what...

On another thread, hydraulic top links were mentioned and discussed briefly. I don't have one, but now my curiosity is aroused. I'm sure they are very handy, and I would like to hear some comments from owners both positive and negative. Where is the best place to buy one? Are they very...

I'm thinking about building/installing one of those ranch type driveway log entrances like the ones you see in the west, you know, the kind with the two tall vertical poles and the horizontal pole across the top. Anyone ever done that? Do you think one should put on the horizontal pole before...

These old chimneys are on my place. The old homeplace burned about ten years ago. The chimneys are probably 75 years old. They are cut/hewn, not just gathered fieldstone. A guy wants to buy the stone from me. I really don't want to sell them, but if the price is right...... Does anyone...

I found an old Ford two row cultivator that appears to be in good working order. The guy who has it wants 100 bucks for it. Does that sound like a fair price?

I got a new digital camera for Christmas. I went to my farm after Christmas and decided to take a few pictures of the cabin I built about three years ago. The cabin is about 1000 sq. ft. I cut pine trees from the farm and had a man with a portable sawmill cut the logs into 6X7 rectangals for...

I am considering a pond on my farm. I plan on contacting the NRCS for advice. Have any of you guys used them as a resource for pond planning? Were they helpful, and more importantly, were they knowledgeable?

I bought a used box blade a few months back. It had been setting out for quite a while, but was in pretty good shape and seems to be fairly heavy duty. One of the lift arm pins is bent so I proceeded to TRY to take it off and replace it. I have messed with some pretty onery rusty nuts and...

I have seen several discussions here at TBN about JD 71 two row planters used for gardens and small food plots. In fact, based on the rave reviews of other TBNers, I bought one, and it is the bomb. I planted 3 acres of corn this spring, and it is far superior to the older style planter that I...

I am considering buying a Honda Rancher electric shift. Anybody have one? What is your opinion of it?

Here is a picture of a barnwood coffee table I recently made for my cabin. It is made out of old barnwood from my farm. The only thing I had to buy was the glass table top. The table matches the rustic decor of my cabin. I would say it looks whimisical or makes the room pop but then you...

I planted around an acre and a half of sunflowers with the idea of having a dove hunt this fall. The deer have mauled those poor sunflowers to the point that very few of them will head out. Is there any way (short of erecting a 8' fence) to discourage those buggers. I think I already know the...

I have resharpened the chain on my chainsaw several times. It seems to be getting dull more quickly these days. Is there a rule of thumb about how many times one should be resharpened before it needs to be retired?

I planted 3 acres of corn for the deer on May 15. It was getting real dry here, and I was getting a little worried about it. Luckily we got a good rain last weekend and they're calling for another good one tomorrow and Saturday. It's looking real good now and should supply a good feast for...

I built a pole barn for storing my toys about 150' from the log cabin on my farm. I didn't originally put electricity in the barn but now have decided I need lights. I have an electrical outlet on the outside of the house. I am thinking about hooking onto that outlet and running underground...

My 3 point sprayer pump quit working this weekend. I went to TSC this morning and bought a new one. They had the same pump in 3 different variations, anywhere from 90 bucks up to $230. Well, I don't do any real heavy duty spraying so my Irish blood kicked in and I got the one for $90. When I...

I have owned 2 previous tractors but my present one is the only one that has had a FEL. I have used it quite a bit in the last 8 months but am still not quite sure the purpose and proper usage of the float position. I really haven't utilized the float position. I'm sure it has a reason for...

When the weather breaks in the spring, I have some serious clearing to do. I have a pretty good sized tractor, NH TN75 4X4, 70 HP, 72 inch bucket with new toothbar. What diameter tree can I attack with that equipment and expect to come out the winner? I'm looking forward to the challenge but...

I have an old barn on my place that needs tearing down. It was gettting old and then a tornado came through and about did her in. She's still standing but not worth the expense to repair. I thought about putting a torch to her. I saw an ad recently from a guy that tears down old barns for...

I bought an old JD 246/247 planter. It's in pretty rough shape and I'm doing some rebuilding and refurbishing. The chutes in which the fertilizer flows through to the ground are metal spiral cylinders. Both are rusted beyond repair. I have seen some rebuilt planters that have plastic tubes that...

This is probably going to be a difficult diagnosis, but maybe some of you guys might have ideas. I have a TN75 4wd. I am hearing a random clicking noise. I don't think it is an engine thing....sounds more like from the front steering/wheel area. It's not a steady click, click, click, but...

I am considering buying a welder. This is a pretty daunting task considering I have never welded before. I would like to get something pretty inexpensive and try to learn on my own. Is this a good or bad plan? How much should I expect to spend? If you have an opinion, chime in. I'm like...

I'm getting close to completion of a 24X27 pole type storage building. It is on some property I own, not at my permanent residence. I am building it to store my tractor and miscellaneous tools and "stuff." The roof and walls are metal. Since it is not a workshop that I will spend much time...

I found a guy around here that is making two row planters using old Allis Chalmer planter units on toolbars. The unique thing about these planters is that he is putting no till coulters on them. He is selling them like hotcakes for $400.00 each. Have any of you guys ever seen a planter like...

I sprayed some Roundup in my Fimco sprayer yesterday. When I was finished I ran down the road a couple hundred yards to spray the last of the Roundup prior to cleaning the sprayer. When I filled it up with water for the cleanup up, it wouldn't spray. I accidentally ran it a little on empty...

I am in the process of building a 24 X 27 pole barn type storage building. One gable end will be the main entrance. I am trying to decide what type doors to use. The entrance needs to be large enough to pull a tractor through. The building is on a farm on which I do not live so security is...

I purchased this boxblade at an auction. It looks to be pretty heavy duty. It's rusty and ugly but should serve my purposes quite well. It did not have a nameplate or anything that would identify the manufacturer. Does anyone have any idea what company might have made this one?

I am considering damming a hollow about 200-250 feet wide to make a pond. I want the depth at the dam to be 10-12 feet. This is obviously a fairly large project that could be pretty costly. I obviously don't want to spend a lot of money and end up with a dry hole. I have never built a pond...

I have about 0.8 of a mile county gravel road that runs through my farm. Along the entire length of the road there is a long strip of bottom land, about 45 acres total. I don't live on the place so there's nobody there much of the time to oversee the everyday happenings. My problem is...

I just figured out how to resize pictures so they will post here so I think I'll try it out. This is a 28 X 36 log cabin I built about 3 years ago. I didn't have a digital camera at the time so I don't have pictures of the entire process, at least not digital pictures. It took about 2 years...

I have a Bush Hog brand FEL. The manual says not to back drag with the bucket pointed downward because it could be hard on and possibly damage the cylinders. It suggests that you should only back drag with the bottom of the bucket. Do you guys concur? Do any of your manuals suggest something...

Sounds like a lot of you guys here use a toothbar on your buckets. What are the main advantages? Any disadvantages? Where is a good place to buy one? Are they hard to install?

I have used Mobil One oil in all my vehicles for a couple of years. I am convinced that synthetic oil is worth the extra cost. I noticed recently that Mobil One has come out with a new formulation that is guaranteed to last for 15,000 miles and the cost isn't much more than the regular Mobil...

I have a Bush Hog M446 FEL on my tractor. When I bought the tractor I priced pallet forks. I got sticker shock when the dealer quoted me a price of $1100.00 for the forks. Are there any good after market forks that aren't so pricey? What about those forks I see advertised on TBN that connect...

I am doing the 50 hr. servvice on my TN75. The hydralic oil filter is located in a very awkward position because of a FEL mounting bracket. There is no more than about 1/4" clearance between the bracket and the filter. The filter is a big sucker and a standard oil filter wrench won't fit it...

You would have liked my pics. If only I could figure out how to post them. hahaha

I screwed up the pics on the privious post. Anyway here is the tractor.

Here is a picture of my new TN75. Notice in the background is the log cabin I built. I cut the trees off the farm and had them sawed into 6X7's by a guy in the area with a portable sawmill. I don't live there full time. It's my weekend getaway. Also, some pictures of the inside of the...

I am going to buy a 6' or 7' boxblade. I have a NH TN75 tractor, 72 HP at the engine. Rural King in my area has a 6 footer for $299. Obviously this is a light duty cheapo. Will I be making a mistake by buying it? I won't be doing much heavy duty work but am leary of something this cheap...

Does anyone know a good website where I can order small implement parts? I bought an old middle buster at an auction. The blade was pretty blunt. I took it to TSC and co-op looking for replacement and they weren't much help.

Thanks guys for all the good information about cooling the turbo charger prior to shut down. You have convinced me that it is a worthwhile thing to do. Now I have another subject about which I am requesting opinions. I am a hobby/weekend user of my tractor, therefore I don't put a lot of...

I recently purchased a TN75-A. The manual suggested that the engine should be allowed to idle at 1000 RPM's for 3 minutes before shut-down after usage. The reasoning had something to do with the turbo charger. I asked my dealer about this and his opinion was that this wasn't necessary. What...

I just consumated a deal to trade my NH5610 for a new TN75-A 4WD with a bush hog loader. It has the 12X12 transmission with mechanical shuttle shift. I am a hobby farmer but boy do I love being on a tractor. I will use it for general work, nothing too heavy duty. I use a three bottom plow...