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The floor in our kitchen is not completely level, but it has be shored up so it won't get farther out of level. We are going to use a vinyl plank flooring. I want to get the floor as close to level as possible with self leveling concrete over the plywood sub floor. However, some of the areas...

Does anyone have a good link to building toe kick drawers? I have seen a couple, but none that struck me as the best way way to do it. Should the be build before installing the cabinets and the flooring or afterwards? Does anyone make a push to open drawer slide that will fit in a less than...

How to install a 96 Pantry in a kitchen with 8 Ceiling? The base/toe kick is separate. My thought is trim a hidden side of the cabinet side flange. Then set and level the base. The use a hand truck to raise the cabinet and then slide it on the base. Does that sound like a plan?

What causes interior latex ceiling paint to bubble? What is the way to fix this issue?

We have a well and the water is nice and cold coming from the well. However, this means the water heater has to work hard to heat the water. If I installed a pressure tank (about 40 gal) in my crawl space next to my water heater (50 gal) would it be enough to allow the water to warm up to at...

I have a Craftsman 140 amp Mig welder that I have used for years and it does a good job on 3/16" or less steel. I am needing to weld some plus 3/8" steel however it is not often. I would like a 220 volt Mig welder, but they are expensive for something that I don't use often. Error | DNS...

What is a good temperature for a gearbox with straight cut gears to run? My new (used) Alamo was about 180 degrees today when I was mowing. However, it was at least 90 degrees outside today.

I upgraded my flail mower I got a Alamo SHD96 off of Gov Deals auction. The guy told me it was a 88", but when I measured it the cut is 96". I was not sure if I was going to be able to pick it up without adding weight, but my tractor picked it up without any added weight. My tractor also spun...

Is there a way to force TBN to only show the full site or desk top version from a mobile device/Phone (IPhone with Safari) every time. Mine had only been doing that, but today it started showing the mobile version and IMHO it sucks. By the way I see a link to do it at the bottom of the mobile...

What size rotary cutters or flail mowers are you running with your John Deere 4600? I am looking at a JD 4600 with a Power Reverser 12 speed transmission.

Can a JD backhoe (260) be added to a 1025r that did not have one from the factory?

I was wondering if the rear PTO shaft on Kubota B and BX ever causes any issues like when running a rotary cutter? I am looking at tractors and saw this short PTO shaft on a B2620 and I am wondering whether it could be an issue since it is shorter than standard 540 PTO Shafts?

We are re doing our laundry and I have a couple of questions. 1. We want to stack our washer and dryer, but where is the best place for the connections so you shut off the water if needed? 2. Currently our dryer has a 3 wire plug should we switch to a 4 wire plug?

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All, I have a question about the max cutting height of Kubota Mid Mount Mowers / Belly Mowers (BX and B series tractors). I know that on Tractor Data most of the Mid Mount Mowers / Belly Mowers have listed a cutting range of about 1" to 4". My question is if you lift up the mower to the...

I'm thinking of doing my own fire ant treatment this year we have 14 acres. I'm planning to use Extinguishｮ Plus and I want to treat the place twice once in the spring when the soil temps are at 60ｰ and again say in August. I think the 25lb bags of Extinguishｮ Plus will work (1.5lb per acre...

What is the Ford/NH 914 Mowers max cutting height on a tractor like a 1630/TC33? I'd like to know the 914 Mowers max cutting height both on a rear discharge and side discharge deck.

Is this what you mean?

We had to have our septic tank pumped due to the tank being full (symptom was toilet were gurgling when flushed). We have heavy red clay that holds water and does not drain easily. After that the system seemed fine for a few days maybe even a week then the toilet gurgling returned. It seems...

I want to weld on a new 3pt Lower Lift Arm Weld On Repair Ends, but I want the new ends/balls to have Combination Cat 1 & Cat 2 Holes. I can find just the socket, but I would prefer the whole weld on end like the first attached picture, but I can't find them in the USA. My google searching may...

Scott, for the race (item 15) stuck in the bearing housing (item 18) see pic, if you have a welder weld three 1 inch beads on the inside of the race and let it cool. The welds will shrink the race and it should come out of the housing (item 18) with no real effort.

I guess I suck at googling because I can稚 find a Post Auger Replacement Cutting Edge/point like in the attached picture. What is it called? Who sells this type Post Auger Replacement Cutting Edge/point?

The Deere 855/955 have Belly Mower / MMM Mower cutting height range per Tractor Data that are 1.5 to 8.6 inches for the 72" deck and 1.5 to 7.8 inch for the 60" deck. Do any other John Deere Belly Mower/MMM mower such a wide cutting height range (e.g., 2520, 3520, 4300, 4410 or others)?

What is the largest JD tractor that uses the Autoconnect Deck? Is there anything larger than the 3720 in the pre-emission tractors? I’d like to have a little over 40 PTO HP as a minimum?

How do you like your LS XJ2025H's Belly Mower/Mid Mount Mower (MMM)? Is the raising and lowering oif the deck connected to the 3 point hitch? Can the mower be switched to operate off a hydraulic remote (with a float position)? How well do you like your LS XJ2025H. What is the max speed in...

I noticed the LS XJ2025 MMM (LM3560) has a Blade Tip Speed (BTS) of 18000fps. Do any other brand mmm have that high of BTS? I saw the LS MT125 was only about 14000 BTS. I’ve heard that BTS is what really helps with cut quality.

How well do older tractor’s retaining their HP? I have old IH 424 diesel tractor from the 60s that’s rated for 36.97 PTO HP. TractorData.com International Harvester 424 tractor information It still runs good, but I don’t have a reference to know if it’s still producing it’s rated power. Any...

On the John Deere X729 and X749 All Wheel Steer (AWS) mowers can you select the AWS or is it always in AWS mode? Can you select 2 wheel steering? With AWS can you mow right next to an object (fence, water feature or building)? Does the AWS make the deck go into/move towards the object as you...

I quit searching on TBN and went to google and found this on TBN. Does it looks like a MF 2315? http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/massey-ferguson-owning-operating/367575-gc1705-50-hour-service-video-post4524065.html#post4524065

MF GC 1715 2013 05 15 - YouTube In the above link from Australia shows a MF GC1715 with a self leveling bucket. I also noticed the grill guard is different. Can this loader be obtained here in the USA?

I laid down a 6' piece of angle iron and set a magnetic angle finder (see pic) on it and in most places it read 20°, but in one it read 22°.

All, I know John Deere makes a auto connect mid mount mower (MMM) that works with the 1023/1026 SCUT. Do any of JD's compact tractors have auto connect MMM? Do any other manufacturers have auto connect MMM and which models especially ones that are pre Tier 4 emissions? Carey

I don't own a GST tractor just researching them. I have searched about the GST, but I still have a question. I have used large power shift tractors (JD 4440, CaseIH 7140/7250/8950). With these when under load like pulling a disk or subsoiler and you need to drop down a gear you just pull the...

What is a good way to build a feed bin to store horse feed? Currently we are using galvanized garbage cans, but they don’t hold much and they take up lots of space. The one good thing about the cans is they keep mice out of the feed. What are you doing for feed storage.

I have a idler pulley with bearings on my tractor IH 424 (yes it sits outside) that's not sealed. They have metal shielding. Can can I smear silicone on a bearing to seal it from the elements?

Can anyone id these two tree. The 1st pic in one of the trees and the all the rest are the of one tree. ATTACH=CONFIG]472835[/ATTACH]ATTACH=CONFIG]472836[/ATTACH]ATTACH=CONFIG]472837[/ATTACH]

Oops I posted that from my phone in a rush and I thought it posted the pics. Well here are they are.

Can someone id this weed that's growing in our pastures and what will kill it. I can't seem to figure out what it is and I need to get it under control.

We have a metal building with no insulation so it has condensation issues. Would a external roof treatment like BLACK JACK 5-Gallon Elastomeric Reflective Roof Coating be enough to prevent condensation from forming inside the building? Shop BLACK JACK 5-Gallon Elastomeric Reflective Roof...

What length stroke does a scissor lift dump cylinder need for a small dump trailer say 5'x7'?

The shed roof ended up being 2" of slope per foot. We have had about 3" of rain the last couple days and it has not leaked.

The trailer had it on it when I bought it and it was brand new. I have not used it for towing. Here the third load of that white oak.

Another in case you need to cover a bit of ground.

A couple more that are interesting.

We are building a small pole barn for hay and horses. I want to insulate it. The barn is going to be sheeted with OSB and then vinyl siding. Should we put foam boards on before or after I sheet it?

The Explorer is working out good. A load of white oak and there will be at least three more.

Here is a picture of where the wall will be built. At 30" high the wall will give us plus 60" of flat space that will make it safer to mow. The edge of the grass/plants is the normal/high water level. Marked location.

We need to build a retaining wall 30" tall about 200 feet long along our pond. The wall would be to make it safe to mow and walk along the edge. We are planning to use ground contact rated 2"x8"x16' for the wall four high for most of it, but some may ony be three high. If we drove 6.5 foot...

All, I want a bigger cutter to clip pastures with and my tractor that only has 37 PTO HP. I want a cutter with wings, so the mower can flex with the terrain. I know that some companies are making 12 foot batwing cutters that can be run on 35 HP, but they are a fairly new product, so they cost...

What is the least amount of pitch (inches of drop per foot) that is acceptable? I live in South Carolina, so snow/ice loading is not much of an issue. Is 1.5" per foot ok?

We are going to build a two stall barn/shed. We want to use a fan to keep the flies from bothering the horses. Would an attic fan work? Shop AIR VENT INC. Black Gable Power Ventilation at Lowes.com

My 97 GMC K3500 diesel died with +270K miles. I had to haul hay, so the V8 Explorer was pushed into service and it handled it like a champ. Its just 70 bales (50 Lbs each) and the trailer is just under 2,500 lbs for a total of 6,000 lbs grows trailer weight.

My friend has a IHC 464 Tractor and the hydraulics will lift once or twice after first starting the tractor and then nothing (none of these work: power steering, 3pt and aux hydraulics). The dipstick shows it has hydraulic oil in it between the add and full marks. He just changed the filter...

I bought a new hydraulic pump for my IH 424 tractor. IH did not put a filter on the 424 rather just a metal mesh strainer. I want to protect my new pump with a filter, but Surplus Center suction filters are either 9 gal per minute or 25 gal per minute my tractor pump is 10 gal per minute. The...

What is mostly likely the cause of the engine oil level being over full (yes the oil looks diluted)? 1. Hydraulic pump seal leaking and allowing hydraulic oil into the engine. 2. Fuel system leaking fuel into the engine? The coolant level is not going down and the oil shows no sign of...

If one used a truck 4 speed or 5 speed the lowest ratio in 1st gear with a 4.10 rear axle the would be about 10 to one.

Can you post which numbers from this PDF or picture that equal the parts that you are refereing to in your text?

I planted Oats this fall and a small bit of winter wheat should I apply some fertilizer this spring? FYI I plan to seed soybeans into the standing oats/wheat in about May and then mow the oats/wheat to help cover the soybeans.

Does anyone have digital/PDF of Owners Manual for a Agri Supply Spreader 600?

I picked up a Dunham cultipacker it has one broken wheel and is missing one or two wheels, but for $100.00 I think it was an ok deal. The broken wheel is missing one side of the axle spokes can I just weld a piece of 1/4" plate with a 2" dia whole and salvage the one wheel? The bearing also...

Here is a copy, but its not great.

Did you buy or make the part that I circled in the attached pic. If you bought it where at? ps Cool build!!!

Maybe he could build it to hookup both ways see attached pic.

Arc weld, are you saying that these knives use less horse power than the Ford ones I'm using? My Ford Knives I'd be interested in using less horse power.

My Ford 917 rotates the opposite of that and it does a great job of mowing. It does a go job of pulling up the grass the tractor tires pack down and then cutting it. I have these knives. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/118882-lets-talk-flail-mowers-post2070762.html#post2070762

This is the type hay fork you need for loose hay. Make sure your valve for the bucket tipping has a float position. The back that the girl is leaning on is pushed forward with a cylinder to shove the hay off so you can stack the hay higher than just dumping it will allow. These forks work...

Here are some pics of that unit or another just about like it. With disc mower headers it would really be a cutting machine.

Before my father in law passed he used a disc seeder one was a old drill mounted on a 22' disc and the other was a Gandy air seeder on a 28' disc. I don't have any pics of his setups, but here is one on a three point mounted disc. The one thing this one seems to be missing a means to control...

I'm thinking about trying to make a boom/ditch/pond mower from a old 42" mower deck. My tractor IH 424 only has about 8 GPM of Hydraulic flow would this motor be able to power a 42" mower deck? Surplus Center - 0.58 cu in MGG20025-BA1B3 HYD MOTOR SIDE PORTS SPECIFICATIONS 0.58 in.³ disp. 2000...

Where do you see that 1" PEX flows the same as 1" PVC? This chart shows a big difference. I like the idea of PEX, but having to go up in size and the cost of the fittings is making me think PVC and that is how the rest of our place is plumbed by the former owner.

Looking at that rear PTO output shaft has me wondering were these setup to allow two mower to be pulled in tandem?

Here is a few of the last load hauled. Fat Albert is what my son named the log and Fat Albert didn't get on the trailer willingly. http://youtu.be/LIKHmubmNAM

Here are somepics of our wood haul we got four loads so far and have the main trunk to cut down still.

Do you have a link to these Mott knives/blades? I bought a 917 74" wide with the blades in the below pic that the and it cuts great whether in lawn grass or a pasture and it does great in stuff up to about 1" thick.

I want to try to decrease our cost to heat hot water, but I'm not ready to build/buy a solar hot water heater. Would it be worth it to run my water supply line for my current hat water heater up into my attic, so durning the summer the attic heat could prewarm the water from our well? Would...

I put these on all my vents to keep leaves and critters out they also fit on 1.5" and 2" PVC vents. Shop Amerimax 3" Aluminum Downspout Strainer at Lowes.com

What causes inconsistent bale size and bale flake size within the a bale?

We are thinking about installing a Radiant Barrier in our attic, but we are trying to determine if it's a good thing for us in South Carolina. Has anyone installed a Radiant Barrier product in their attic? How effective has it been in reducing your electric bill for AC during the heat of the...

We bought a Oak Ridge fireplace insert that is from the 1980s that we are going to install it in our masonary fireplace. The outlet of the insert is 12" x 8.125" which is about 96 square inches. Our chimney is lined with tile that is 11" x 10.25" which is about 110 square inches, but it looks...

I use a chain that I build a steel jig for that sets on the top rail if the fence. The jig a has a slot in it that interfaces with a piece of steel that is bolted to the bar of a small chain saw (12" or 14" bar) that holds the bar at 12ｰ angle in my case about 1" up from the top rail. One...

I bought a Nothern Tool North Star sprayer #228718 that has a 5.5 GPM pump. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200394103_200394103 The chart in the back shows the gallon per acre rates based on Pressure, Flow (tip) and speed (I attached the chart). I want to apply between 10 and...

I need a wheel for my EZ Flow spreader. The wheel is steel spoked and has a single bolt that attaches it to the axle. I've attached a pic and a link of the wheel type that I need...

Here is how we lifted 4' x 12' x 1/2" sheets of sheetrock to install on our 8' ceiling in the basement. My wife and daughter were GREAT helpers they moved the crutches to push the sheets up the final few inches.

What is going to work to make a good transition from my skirt board to the floor's base board? The stairs will be carpeted. I plan to add base cap on top of the 3/4" plywood skirt board. Shop EverTrue 11/16-in x 1-3/8-in x 8-ft Primed Radiata Pine Base Cap Moulding at Lowes.com

Can anyone ID this spreader?

I think this a Copperhead Snake is it?

Could a finish mower be reversed and mounted on the of a tractor? I know a driveshaft would have to be made to connect to my pto at rear of tractor. If a winch was used to raise any lower it I would think it would follow the ground.

Here is a pic of how my well pressure switch is wired. Before we bought this place there was a 110VAC circuit pulled from the switch out to a old pig pen, but it was disconnected before we got the place. The wire going to the pen, the outlet, light and light switch that the previous ower...

Is this a clover with the yellow flowers?

Can a John Deere B Grain Drill seed/drill fescue without having a separate grass seeder box?

We have a block retaining wall (8"x8"x16" block) and we'd like to take the end of it and make a small circle to use as a planter. What is the smallest diameter circle that can be built with 8"x8"x16" block?

I just got a 10' EZee Flow spreader. I have to haul it on later this week.

I founbd a Ezee Flow 100 Drop Spreader, but it is missing the wheels. My question is what wheels will fit it or will I have to find Ezee Flow wheels?

I want to install a wood stove in our homes basement. My basement HVAC return duct/grill/filter is in the ceiling of the basement. Can I install a wood stove directly under the HVAC return duct? My thinking is that we can run our heat pumps blower fan in the constant on setting and circulate...

About how much does a TC40 MFD with a loader and a clamshell bucket weight?

I need to temporarily pull 110Vac off a 220Vac circuit for lights. I know that 220Vac with three total wires is two 110Vac legs and a ground. I think I can attach the black from the 110Vac to one of the 220Vac legs to get 110V, but what does the neutral (white wire) of the 110Vac circuit...

We want to install a wood stove or a built in fire place in our basement. I have a couple of installation questions. How hard is this do yourself? With double wall pipe how much clearance is required between the double wall pipe and vinyl siding? Is our soffit wide/deep enough to run double...

A legume like clover add the nitrogen to the soil when the legume it dies or is tilled under. If I plant some clover in my pastures and let it grow and then kill it with say 24d will it add nitrogen to my soil?

Some tractors have 3pt arms (lower links) that are extendable does anyone know how to make them or where to buy them for a tractor that doesn't have them? I would like them for my IHC 424 (cat I). The picture is of the Kubota L40 series 3pt lower links.

I was using my IH 424 (diesel BD154) Monday with my 6.5' flail mower to clip a pasture (very easy cutting). I noticed it would start fluttering (for lack of a better description) when runing at full throttle at times. I thought it may have been the govenor kicking in when going down hill, but...

I'm getting ready to install a one piece domed tub/shower unit in my basement. In the upper part of the attached pic it shows the shower drain although it may have to be moved a few inches. My question is the hole should I fill in and when if I fill it in: 1. After determining the drain...

A friend has a LA125 with a 42" deck (manual blade engagement) the right side spindle mount was loose and it egged out and cracked the deck spindle mounting holes. What are their options to fix it? I think welding it will warp the deck.

I'm working on my basement and I had been planning and running all the circuits from the main breaker box. I hadn't thought about putting a sub box/panel in the basement until recently. The basement part of the house is only under part of the house and it is on the opposite end of the house...

Do the lights need to be on a ground fault circuit like the outlets have to be? I'm thinking that I'd want to outlets and the lights on seperate circuits so it the GFI pops you can still see cause the lights are still working. THe bath room has no windows because its in the basement.

I need to put insulation behind the air duct shown in the attached pic. What is the best way? The easyest seems to be spray foam, but small cans are going to be pain. I tried adding a hose to the small cans to reach behind the duct and that seems to kinda work, butto fill the 24' of 10"x16"...

I want to make plans for the replacement of my well pump (unknown age) and I'm trying to decide what pump to get. My well is 170' deep. Lowes website lists three 230 volt 1HP pumps that are 2 wire like my current pump (unkown HP and GPM) 10 gpm (max depth 350'), 18 gal (max depth 200') and 26...

Is it possible to make flip over ramps for a 18' bumper pull trailer (16' flat with a 2' dovetail)? I'd like to get rid of my slide in ramps and I'd like to have the flip over ramps give me a full 18' of flat deck when up for hauling hay.

We bought this place about a year ago and I'm finishing the basement. What would have caused this PVC pipe to break like this? I think someone got wild with a drain auger. I'm glad I found this before the basement was finished.

Would it be possible to puild a concrete pump hat ran off a trotors 540 RPM PTO? What would be used for the pump?

I want to know how far a beam can span. I finishing my basement. Beam in questions is made of three 2"x10" and a 1/2' sheet of plywood nailed together. It is part of the main floor of my house and has floor 2"x10" joists attached perpendicular on both sides on 16" centers. The joists are...

What kinda tree is this in these pics? The one pic show the nut/fruit. Is it a Persimmon tree?

I have a 170' deep well that feeds my house, any yard watering and filling stock tanks. The house has three full bath rooms, kitchen and laundry. In an out building there is a 1/2 bath. In the future we'll be adding another bath room in the house either a 3/4 or 1/2 and I'd like at least a...

Could a mounting a small transmission between the tractor PTO and the diggers PTO shaft work to slow down the auger and to provide for reversing the auger.

What type of glow plugs do the Mahindra 475/485/575/585 series tractors use?

I have a septic tank and a basement with a bathroom and PVC drain pipes. If the main line to the septic tank gets plugged the waste water will start to come up through thre concrete floor. I cut through the floor and can see the pipe. I'm not sure what/where the leak is could the joint...

I noticed that my ducts in my crawl space are dripping moisture. What is the best way to seal existing duck work?

What is the best way to get rid of crab grass in a pasture with fescue without killing the fescue?

I am finishing up the finishing of our basement and I want to add some sort of heat down there since my heatpumps thermostat is only in the upstairs. I have a propane gas log upstairs with a 150 gal propane tank. The basement is 24'x34' = 816 sqft with two 12'x16' bed rooms and a 7'x10'...

How do I hookup my grill to my house propane tank? Would I split/T into the line after the regulator for my gas logs?

I want to wire a switch by each doors in or going into my basement to control 3 lights (maybe just 2). The three lights will alow safe navigation of the basement since there are no window outside of the bedrooms. Doors: 1 @ top of stairs going down 1 @ outside entrance 1 @ the outside of each...

I need to rip up a garden plot and may use a ripper if I replant a pasture. Do you guys think I can pull this 7 tine spring loaded chisel plow with my IHC 424?

I want to add remotes to my 424 and I need to know if the valves need to be open or closed centered? I don't think it says in my operators manual.

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I have a IHC 424 which is basically the same tractor as the Mahindra 475 /485 tractors. I'm looking for a Suspension Seat that will work on it has anyone found one that works for the 475/485?. Is there a good source for ROPS for the 475/485?

I drained my hydraulic oil and cleaned the screen/filter on my 424, but after refilling it the 3 point hitch doesn't move. Moving the lift lever or the draft control levers have no control of the hitch. I can grab the 3 pt arms (while engine is running) and lift them all the way up its like some...

What other tractor adjuster links will work to replace the right side adjuster on a 424 3 point hitch? I'm sure the 444 will, but will the X/54/x64/74/X84/x85 series work? Mine is about worn out.

What/How is the best way to make up steel hydraulic lines? I need some with ½" ID.

I want to cut a terrace in or two in my pasture and I'm not sure what is the best tool to use, but I think a two bottom plow will work. I have a IHC 424 tractor. My soil is red clay that holds lots of water if the water does just run down the slope. I live in South Carolina. Is there a...