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If you have trouble with the larger pieces, use a smaller piece like maybe a 2"-3" piece started, then run the larger piece in before it finishes the small piece. I often run larger pieces jammed up one directly behind the previous one being chipped giving the unit a continous run. That works...

I second that info... My experience was removing about 10 of mature box woods at work one day. I had access to one of our 5,000# fork lifts. Ha! That sounded quick and easy, but it proved to be far from it. My imagination was to pull the forks close to each other and simply 'pluck' them out...

I mop my 20' PJ trailer down about every 2 - 3 years with boiled linseed oil. So far, in 12 years, no rot at all.

I've had a few of those when I had a place back in East Texas. I'd end up with flat tires every time I'd even get close to them. Having 15 punctures was not all that unusual. I solved that problem by replacing my front tires with 18 ply airplane recaps. Then it didn't matter if I had air in...

That's dead-on right. My old Husqvarna tractor style mower, 52" Kawasaki 27hp, would cut my 25* hills with no problem. It finally blew the pionion gear and with no replacement parts available. I replaced it with a Kubota Z412, 48" Kawasaki 26hp ZTR. The ZTR not only won't pull the hills (with...

Good write-up. Very good! But, I haven't gotten the feeling that this thread was simply to beat up of Ford. My all-time favorite pickup was a Ford F150. And that's comparing it to Chevy and Dodge pickups that I've owned. Now... my favorite car was a '69 Dodge Cornet RT, chosing from some 75 or...

Lucky guy! And Big Sky Country to boot.

We've seen 2 scouts so far here in Mid-Georgia. That's usually about 2 weeks before the flocks arrive. We're looking forward to seeing those little guys arrive.

The Ford 10-speed has had shifting problems since 2017. Son bought a 2019 that shortly encountered problems with it down-shifting, often at highway speed. Other times it either would not up-shift, or if/when it did it slammed up into the next range. He took it back to the dealer for repair MANY...

No help on your question, sorry. I bought a spare set of new blades when I bought My WC68 2 years ago. Less than $2000 back then...) So far i haven't needed to flip the blades nor have I use my spare set - not needed as far as I know. I understand that the blades are getting dull when I see a...

We have 13 with a couple of 1 acre ponds, and about 8 or 9 acres of heavily wooded. House & shop sits on about 2 or 3 acres of lawn grade. okay... now that you have 30 or so replies, we're expecting you to post a table with some valuable info.

Just jumping into the middle of a disagreement... I have a '97 Chevy C1500 with 140K. Transmission failures is a known problem for that particular pickup, at around 50K miles. I had mine flushed and new fluid put in at 50K, and have never had one minute of trouble out of it. I was advised...

You tricked me! When you referred to a Honda SilverWing I immediately thought about my 1981 Honda SilverWing. Totally different machines. I restored the SilverWing to 'as new' condition, then sold it. Good running bike, that's for sure.

I seem to have an oposite opinion of the Pacific Coast. I had a lady friend that road one in numerous Iron Butt rallies, and faired very well in doing so. Never had a DNF. Although you might consider me a Harley fan, having owned a number of Harley's as well as GoldWings, I did develop a high...

I also cut many lawns for about $3.00 each, or less, with a mower like this one, except mine didn't have that funny looking thing on top. ahhh Those good 'ole days.

We also bought a Woodland Mills WC68, for the exact same purpose as beowolf. We shred tons of Wisteria vines routinely. The WC68 handles small trees up to around 5"-6" fine with our little 29hp Kubota. There's no way I'm willing to chance burning here in the middle of a million pine trees. A...

Lots of suggestions here, and to be heeded. One very good measure, when possible, is using a pole saw. Of course, the pole saw is no match for very large trees. But many accidents occurr when 'just gonna knock out this little guy'. Those are the kind that jump around a lot, and give the saw...

Only I wish! I've had to replace the screws twice in 10 years. Oooppss - yeah, you're right, the steel is still good. Now, about those gaskets under the screws...

I've also seen on TV about a certain wasp that attacks bee hives. You might watch the hives closely and see if that's the situation in your case also.

Wife's truck is EXACTLY what I'm shopping for right now. Wanna sell it?

If your owner's manual specified "every 200 hours" I would not interject "or every x-number" of months. Hours is tallied by usage, not age.

It's my understanding that detergent oil foams more than non-detergent. (Right?) At any rate, I have stayed with the manufacturer's recommendation. On a side note, I've found non-detergent harder to find, and as much or higher in price than detergent.

Same problem here, i.e. no traction on hills. Do the bar type tires tear up the lawn pretty bad?

After ~70 messages with one method or another to kill fire ants, no doubt many or most chemicals recommended work, at least to some degree. I've been using Surrender which definitely does work but my hang-up is that it absolutely should not be used on or near agricultural areas. Hopefully...

Wrong forum.

The dogs are doing well. Operator looks like he'd rather be somewhere else.

I DIDN'T get a student loan. Will the government just give me the $100K+ difference please.

Same here; 13 years with endless supply of hot water. And no propane to waste 24/7. No breakdowns. My only regret is that I didn't also have a tankless installed under the kitchen sink so wife would always have instant hot water. I may still go ahead and add that.

Excellent photograph! His eyes just penetrate right though me. No question as to what he's wanting :)

Ford 2019 and 2020 10-speed transmission have a serious defect, a defect that Ford does not seem to be able to correct. Son's 2020 10-speed F150 Lariat cost him over $8K in (non)repair bills and another $40K in lost trade-in value for a 2023 model. He had both Ford attempt repairs as well as...

Too bad nobody made a movie of that fiasco. You'd be a broken up battered millionaire today! Hopefully you mostly recovered from the array of injuries.

Logic does not apply when it comes to helping a friend, i.e. the dog you' trying to help. Keep doing what you're doing. What goes around, comes around.

I also have a Duromax dual fuel. It has never seen gasoline, nor will it. I run only propane. Carb never needs cleaning nor rebuilding :-)

I certainly agree with the 'no two-fe' leadership. My take is that the follow-up is usually simply an echo of the first. Further, I've been disappointed in 'Second Term" Presidents. It seems to me that they've always done a good job in the first term, then the second term ends up very poor; my...

Ditto on the Woodland Mills WC68. Mine has been chipping for 3 years. I haven't needed to even flip the blades yet but will soon. Most of my chipping is pine and sweet gum with a generous mix of vines. I think Woodland wil resharpen a set of blades for around $15, but I bought a spare of new...

Add me too.

That sure looks and reads much like my '97 EZGo golf cart with a bed. Or a better likeness, the EZGo WorkHorse. Not that there's anything 'wrong' with the Yamaha you pictured, but by definition I would more likely call it a golf cart. You can sure label it right after driving it out in the woods...

It's a bit cool this morning - 29* Oh, those lazy, crazy days of Summer...

We have both a Honda Pioneer 500 SxS and a 1997 EZGo golf cart with a box/bed. Honestly, the golf cart gets used far more than the SxS, but only for quick runs around the place and to pickup the mail. The cart is so easy to just jump in and get back - BUT it's for light duty only. Anything...

I'd sure like to find a supplier for the conversion kit for selfl-levelling for my Kubota L3400. I wore out your "hint" but failed to find anything. Could you spare a little bigger hint please?

ooppss! Big mouth went out of control :)

It comes with a set screw to prevent it falling off.

Sorry to see that you're partial to 'Crap Murders'. One thing for sure, you can't kill them. If you cut one down, 10 more will pop up. OTOH, yes they do have pretty flowers once a year. I have a few around here as well but my attempts to control when and where they pop up has proven futile.

Fine looking trio. ...no, not that ugly guy with the blower :)

Drafted October 1963. I was shocked since I was almost past draft age time, working full time and going to night school at the University of Houston. JFK was assinated shortly after my introduction to Ft. Polk's fine accomodations. After Basic I was sent to Ft. McClellan, Alabama to serve in...

I'm guessing that using a pole saw some/most of the time reduces the amount of squatting to cut low lying brush and just-out-of-reach limbs. I like using the pole saw when cutting heavy brush in tight spaces. There's definitely a time and place for both using a pole saw as well as a chain saw.

You are so right. What I learned, after buying the 6.5L Chevy, could fill a very large book. But, I bought it at an auction, and you know how one can get caught up in the bidding game at those affairs. But thanks for the advice. I'll definitely stay with one of those two brands next time.

I "thought" I also needed a diesel pickup. So I bought a used Chevy 6.5L turbo diesel with only 118K miles on it. It turned out to be a real dog and a money-pit. Best days of my life were like buying a boat, i.e. the day I bought it and the day I sold it. Lesson Learned: I didn't need a diesel...

That would be a fool's bet. You'd be in for a long list of problems that extend over a long period of time, i.e. forever. Run, don't walk, away from that offer.

Is it true that robot mowers do NOT handle slopes well? Hopefully you'll be able to give us some insight.

We've evolved to now adopting only dogs from the local humane society. After 60 years of buying and adoping registered and/or pure bred dogs I've found mixed breeds usually have fewer health problems. I have had some wonderful pure bred 'friends' though including Boxers, Doberman's, Stafford...

" it seems things are dragging out in escrow. Nothing brings the hate, pick pockets, and greed out like a family member dying..." Ain't is so! There oughta be a law that required every person to have a Will. At least some of the in-fighting will stop. You'd think the value of a jon-boat would...

You could be right... I'm just writing from memory. Big Mistake at my age. Leave the pressure setting to the experts.

I found myself with quiet a 'red-face' when spouse bought a 1 cubic foot yard of compost. The bag of compost weighed in at 1400#. My little Kubota L3400 maxes out at around 900# for the FEL. It was hard to explain to her that my little 'Buda wouldn't do everything. Or maybe I just missed an...

Sorry, I don't have any instructions. I had the propane distributor install it. They charged $15 (cash) and furnished the regulator valve, fittings, and labor to hook up to my 250gal tank as well but I don't think that's the 'normal' price. They just "happened" to have a used but good extra...

Mine actually takes more than a few seconds for the line to clear. I hold it open until I clearly smell propane. After that, it instantly starts. PS - I LOVE being able to run it on propane - No gasoline residue cloggng the carb, no clean-up required. I added an outlet and pressure valve to the...

I empathize with your situation. Sadly, there just seems no way to get rid of bad neighbors like that. You can only hope for them to have a short life.

I loved reading about your Premadogga :) Sounds like he was a great companion for a lot of years and definitely a part of the family.

How did the Bifen-IT work out for your carpenter bees? We have 'em and have only found hitting them squarely in the head with a 16oz hammer works :-) Those little guys are drilling holes in everything around here.

Something's wrong if Surrender doesn't kill them dead! I've been using that for several years. Nothing I've found works better. Surrender 'kills' them rather than simply moving them around. Keep in mind, ants will & do have their main nest up to 15' underground, so it might take 2 or 3 passes...

I'm from the same scenero as you are now. I had a 52" Husqvarna 27hp riding mower with a mulching kit, that served me fairly well before blowing the pinion gear, with no preplacement parts available. The Husq. did seem to handle our 25* slopes but with a lot of apprehension. And it would...

Yeah, we had to watch it one more time. I can relate to having seen lots of wanna-be's like those 4. My saying is, If you can't lay down a thousand miles in 24 hours, you just ain't no rider. Long Live the Iron Butts!

The mileagle on the RAV4 begs the question - Why the big drop?

This works for me as well. And I have a LOT of experience fighting tall rope-like grass.

Excellent write-up BBToy! I would have never guessed that simply upgrading the dynamo to a higher output alternator would have been so complicated. Obviously, you did the job correctly and neatly. Congrats!

No advice on where to buy, but his/their prices are prohibitive. It sounds like they really don't want you to have that info. I just bought Workshop Service Manual and the Parts Catalog for my Kubota for /$130 & $79. In fact, I've previously bought WSM's for every new pieces of equiment &...

I also use my Kubota L3400 to move any of my trailers. For me, that's the best way to go. I can precisely set the trailer on any spot desired. I'll admit though, my backing a trailer up with my pickup is a total joke. Never learned how to do that. Admittedly, it's entaining for on-lookers. (No...

"Loud pipes saves lives" - Bonk! Bonk! I had 'em for one reason - I liked 'em. Mine weren't obnoxiously loud, but certainly louder than stock. There is a point that too loud is Too Loud though. And, knowledgeable riders know that straight through pipes produce less power than properly built...

Arly, it's so sad to see, or learn, that the vast majority of the public is perfectly willing to stand back and let you pick up all of the expenses and effort to ensure they have a fun place to hike and ski. But... that's simply the truth of it all. I can relate totally with my experience in...

I'm sure it has or needed a stop washer on both the inside and outside of the wheel. It sounds like the wheel had too much slop. If it did have both washers to keep the wheels from hitting the frame, I'd add one or more to keep it in line. Also, if you didn't do it, I'd add some lubricant to the...

I have exactly the same scenerio. String trimmer does the job real nice - but that's proven to be this old body simply too much. I had a $3K 27hp Husqvarna tractor type mower that could handle the steep slope, that is, until it finally blew up the pinion gear. (Of course, not replacement parts...

Thanks! That's what we'll use then.

The cup washers give me total h*ll. Any problem with not putting them on?

We just bought our first dehumidifer. What would you suggest as the ideal humidity level?

We have a 'house cat' and a small 'house dog' that seem to shed 12 months a year. I see "pet vacuums" for sale. Suppedly they are very quiet, which I suppose that keeps the animal from panicking. Anyone ever used, or tried to use one of those things? If so, how'd the animals react?

I love all motorcycles! Here's my previous stable: 1988 GoldWing GL1500 1994 Harley FLHTC (ex-cop bike) 1999 Harley FLHTCUi (fuel injected Ultra Classic) 1982 SilverWing GL500 (restored myself) 2001 GoldWing GL1800 I gave my last bike, the '99 Harley to my son after the Doc remanded me off of...

But not for long...

I agree, there's a lot of untold facts about that accident. The woman/lady had been sleeping during the day and that going on for 3 or 4 years? I can see someone mowing, especially in high grass, not seeing someone lying asleep in the grass, and then running over her. That happens a lot with...

I sure understand that dilemma. I had the same problem with the Kubota Z412 without the mulch kit. Far too much dirt and and grass in my face to enjoy mowing. The kit, I think, is the essential part of that solution.

I'm using the "Engineer Moto", e.g. Belt & Suspenders: Mulch Kit AND Mulching blades on my Kubota Z412. Result? No windrows, no clumps, perfect combo.

On the contrare I have a nice little 4x8 m/c trailer. After deciding that I indeed needed a spare tire, just before a trip from Houston to Little Rock to pick up a GoldWing that I purchased online, I bought a nice brand new spare tire for the trailer. After picking up the m/c, I had to spend the...

I sure feel for you. We've become totally dependent on having electricity. (And NOW they want to make our cars electric?) It only takes once to figure out the things that one needs in case of a power outage. We have the usual things but in addition I bought a 330 gallon plastic bulk bin and...

I also have a pair of those little Honda 2000 generators. Mine runs about 12 hours on 1 gallon of gas. It sure saved my as* after Hurricane Ike. We were without power for about 6 weeks due to trees wiping out all power lines as well as ripping out the main electrical box from the side of our...

I wouldn't hesitate for a minute using the all-thread. I bet it'll be stronger than the chicken-wire, and other trash metals that I've used in the past. Foot traffic and shower, etc. isn't going to come anywhere near enough weight to break your 4" of concrete slab.

If you really have to know... Ask Tim from "Ask This Old House". Tim knows everything about routers, bits, wood... But, if you just want an educated guess, I'm still holding with the 'two piece' bit method.

I still use MMO. I add a splash to my oil every oil change in my '97 Chevy p/u to keep the lifters happy. Sometimes oil 'fixes' are still the best.

Sounds like a good idea! Please - let us know if that works.

Assuming that you're having the dealer perform the service, $400 is probably a close number. One thing I'd want to be sure of though is that they do change the oil and not only the filters. And honest dealer or service center would not do that, but then there might be some that would be...

Good buying practice dictates checking multiple vendors for price as well as delivery. Amazon, once perceived as the price-buster, now has real competition with Walmart, Sam's, Home Depot, and yes - even occasionally Chewy for pet food. EBay prices and/or delivery is all over the place. Usually...

Welcome to TBN from 'mid-Georgia' former Texan guy. i spent 70+ years in Houston and outlying areas until I retired. Son & daughter still live there in Ft. Bend and Montgomery counties, but only until they can retire. Nice area to "be from" :-) At least it appears you have some cushion around...

Bates definitely does/did make that type of shoe. I wore the Bates #2410 for many years... until I discovered a couple of years ago that style was no longer available. Other similar styles are still available though, but just 'not for me'. Check out Bates.

Purchases instantly marked "Shipped" as soon as the order is placed is for the purpose of being allowed to instantly bill you for the order. Technically, many sellers ship on FOB (Free On Board) basis, which in short, means as soon as they place the goods with the carrier, the title and...

I personally could never afford to buy most any of the cars on the show, but I sure love to watch and hear about each one. Absolute beauties, most all. I've had the experience of preparing and showing my son's '69 Cornet RT in the Houston AutoRama car show. That was a tremendous amount of...

They're back! For a long while we were seeing 1 or less. Suddenly we have 20-40. I don't know why, but we're happy to have them visiting for the Summer.

You're right about simply slowing down the chipper feed speed. Simple solution. Regarding chipping MDF - not a good idea either. The chipper totally mulches the MDF planks, but, in my case, I ended up with a pile of mush mixed with a bunch of non-degradable plastic from the trim. At least I was...

I'm thinking about 'double chipping' some piles of wood chips for a smooth walkway on a couple of trails. Anyone doing such a thing? Also, I have a supply of used MDF used shelving that I would like to dispose of in the same manner. Is there any drawbacks to chipping MDF 'lumber'? My concern is...

Where are the hummer's this year? We've had ONE whereas we usually have 20-30 by now. Yuck! We love hummers!

I have 3 roll-up doors in my shop, 2 12'x12's and 1 10'x12'. All are chain operated. I originally thought I'd go with electric powered but the $700/ea added cost helped me change my mind. Besides, the chain type is plenty easy enough. There's no comparison between sliding or swing-out doors to...

We have an EZGo golf cart as well as a Pioneer 500 SxS. And yes, the cart does get 95% of the use. The SxS is pulled out for any heavy duty work like pulling trailers, muddy areas, etc.. Different 'tools' for different jobs. We love 'em both! The cart is soooo handy - always ready to go...

I did exactly that. Adding wheels to the metal pallet makes it easy to move the chipper around but be aware - it is heavy, especially for one person.

Welcome to TBN. Welcome to the country life again as well. I joined it when I retired and left the Houston, TX area. Gem from mid-Georgia

I suspect your living on borrowed time with the Husqvarna gt52xls. I 'had' a Husqvarna GTH26V52LS that I used it to mow about 3 acres which included a 50' x 300' dam bank with a 25* bank. That mower cost me about $3500 and lasted 3 years of limited use before it blew the pinion gear, of which is...

Your mowing conditions probably should dictate your lubricating schedule. Mine gets greased at every oil & filter change, i.e. about twice per year, around 40 hours.

We just now put out our hummingbird feeders. Saw one so far. They seem to be late coming through mid-Georgia this year. (Or maybe we're just late?)

I recently made the same mistake, i.e. too low on air pressure. After an hour of beating on the tire to re-center it, and using 2 of those 4" straps (pulled as hard as I possibly could) it finally seated. Using WD40, soap, or whatever you have handy, definitely did help.

I originally had a trim 110# wench, but she exploded into a 230# mule. The lifetime warranty proved invalid!

My mistake. I 'asked' for a 3500# Warn wench but actually 'got' a 2500# wench. My apology...

I have a Honda Pioneer 500. Sadly the rear differential is permanently locked which means that NOT ripping up the lawn requires careful forethought. I understand that the newer models do have an open selectable differential. The Pioneer 500 track is only 48" wide which I had to restrict for my...

My thinking is that every young boy AND girl should be required to serve in the Armed Forces for at least 6 months, health allowing. There is a good probability that experience may well become essential sometime in the future, not to mention the common courtesy of honoring our national anthem...

That's 'required' in the Harley world. Who'd want a Harley that sounds like a Honda?

Whew!!! You da man! Job well done sir.

Isn't it interesting that oil companies want you to get their own credit cards. Then it still cost you extra to use it, i.e. they offer lower prices for cash sales.

I'm mowing about 4 acres and had the same disgust on rows of cuttings. I put the Kubota mulching kit on my ZTR as well as Predator blades, No more rows, and great looking cut. The drawback is that you probably would not want to try cutting waist high weeds after installing the mulching kit...

Same here with color TV. I saw my first one in the Day Room while in 'the service'. I am still impressed with the skill directors had in using shadows and shades of grey. Actually the B/W movies were well made. Of course, I'm not talking about the scripts :) Many of those were pretty hookie.

Demon WP. I've tried at least a half dozen other insecticides with no success. I had heard or read that Carpenter Bees do not attack painted surfaces. Ha! Forget that. I have a beautiful potting bench that I built and painted with 2 coats of Behr. It was drilled with holes within 6 months. I...

Lift tables probably won't go down low enough to get under the mower. I have one of the 1000# capacity tables from HF and love it. It really is useful many more times than I would ever thought. But for a mower lift? I tried that but mine won't go low enough for initial lifting. Once on the...

Worked fine for me just now. It's worth another try - very neat...

I just passed the same situation as you are in regarding replacing my 52" Husq. mower. I agree that the Ferris has a lot of good press, but I simply did not like their price. So, I went with the Kubota Z2412 for (sale price) of about $7K OTD. The Z2412 comes with the better seat option, 26hp...

I also see the same thing for orders to and from Home Depot, and occasionally other vendors. I suppose it's that 'network' thing.

1. 1978 Ford F150 - Bought new. Had it for 13 years; ex-wife got that in the divorce 2. 1997 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado Bought new. Still driving it, 25+ years. (Worse - 1997 Chevrolet C2500 diesel. Bought used & cheap, sold cheap. Glad to get rid of that gutless POS.

Squatter's Rights SUCK! I owned a house that I let a destitute brother (otherwise known to be totally lazy and never found just the 'right job') and his family live in it rent free. Tax bills went to the address and they paid it. After 8 years - THEY declared ownership due to abandonment - got...

I found this to be exactly right due to experience after Hurricane Ike. If the tree is on your property the neighbor has the right to trim any limbs that intrude on their property - no more than that. If you were aware that your trees might fall and cause damage to their property, it's your tab...

I think I hear John Denver singing! Beautiful pictures though. Thanks for sharing.

Whoop-eee... Pine tress here are having a pollen banner year. Havening every single thing outside painted pollen yellow is soooo good. (NOT)

Glad to see this thread rejuvenated. I have 4 or these guys that have been so lonely that they just rot away.

We have Dandelions popping up all over the place. Wisteria's are blooming and cover the trees like huge bunches of grapes. Onion weeds are in full growth with the grass greening up. All the trees and flowers are beginning to bud. And that's how I know that this is simply Blackberry Winter -...

Dangerously cold! Deadly cold! I can only hope I never experience anything like that.

Two is not enough. My workshop is exactly the same size as yours. I put a 12' door on each of the long ends to facilitate driving through if desired, which is often. I also put a 10' W x 12' H door on the house side, and in addition I put a walk-through door on the near-house end. On hot days...

I have one, and just LOVE it! Not only does it give me a single source container for both the gasoline but oil as well. Another nice feature is that it has an automatic 'full' cutoff. No danger of overfilling either the bar oil nor gasoline. The kicker here is the $108 price. I bought mine last...

Sure it'll work. I have a college room type mini-fridge in my shop. No problems and plenty of cold drinks all the time. Cheap but effective.

Actually, my statement of 30* was an exaggeration. Actual angle checked out to be 22* - 25*. Not slope... actual angle. Sorry, I tend to overstate based on my seat-of-the-pants measurement. I did frequently mow the dam banks with my 27hp Husqvarna tractor style 52" mower. That is until I...

I don't think 2.5" is going to give you a lot of increased confidence. I bought 2" ones from Bora. They look like pieces of jewelry - really nice and perfect fit. But I've wised many times I gone ahead and bought 4" ones even though I don't use the tractor on my 30* dam banks. The 4" instill...

...just saying. Use what you want, it's your buck. But - A recent oil filter comparison on one of the Hot Rod car shows reported the filtering quality of 5 major filter brands. Test included not only flow rates but filtering capability. K&N came out far above the rest with Fram at the very bottom.

Can you say 'hand made' ? No thanks - I'll stay with K&N.

Sorry for your loss, losing such a good friend at such an early age.

Very smart dog! Congrats on the award too. Thanks for the link on your dog's award. Good reading. And of course, I'm jealous.

I've had a Pioneer 500. I preferred the smaller model due to narrow trails and bridges around my place. Absolutely zero problems in the last 7+ years of use. One of the best options that I had added was the winch. Super handy for dragging out my mower from soft spots. I did add 26" tires to...

We had to replace our "top-quality" 5-year old LG refrigerator about 6 months ago. After numerous service calls, provided by incompetent LG's sub-contractor repairs, it finally was unrepairable. That ordeal put us out of having a refrigerator for about 2 months. We replaced the LG with a GE, for...

No problem. That'll clean right up with a little grinding off the high spots :)

Hurray to your dealer! He's that 1 in a mil. I'd make it a point to buy every car I ever needed from that guy. He's the kind of dealer (and good man too) that I've been looking for for a lot of years, with no luck.

Sorry nikdfish - the leak will never be completely fixed. The dealer certainly isn't interested in your problem; no money in that. Workers don't have a Rate Schedule for that repair. And they all are hoping that you'll just give up and live with it. Poor seal on one of the many seams, totally...

Re Bed rest post... Actually, I've seen exactly that scenario; NASA sponsored Bed Rest project. $20/day, no getting up, all the reading material, TV 24/7, food anytime furnished. Purpose: To determine requirements for long space travel. And no, I wasn't a participant but I did keep to cost...

Somehow two major fiber transmission lines got chopped mid-America. Re-routing all traffic around that problem most likely caused the slow-down. All is now good today in the world again though. ...Well - internet-wise anyway.

I've also found Seafoam to actually improve performance. I use it faithfully on all of my small engines. If it didn't cost so much I might add it to my vehicles. I think you're exactly right about Lucas. I just spent about $10 on a bottle for SO's car. Pours out like syrup. And I truly can't...

I can't tell you how they can get away, but I can attest to the fact that they can. I personally know a County worker that almost had his neck chopped in two with one. He described the incident as it flinging back on him when he hit a rock or stump. Perhaps it jerked out of his hands? He was...

And if you actually bought that plastic shoe horn you'll find it broken after about 4 uses. BT-DT. You'd have done better with the baling gun and horse de-wormer :-)

What breed are your dogs? I'm always impressed. Very smart and well behaved. I always enjoy your postings of most informative back-breaking work that you are doing. And your two companions are always nearby, seemingly protecting you. Your work and your knowledge contributions are most appreciated.

I had the lens replacement done in both eyes 8 years ago. I'm totally pleased although I do now have to use reading glasses for close up work. Spouse is in the middle of having both eyes done now, with the first one completed. Results so far are 100% great. I do understand that progressive...

Nope, no strip. Win 8.1.

The Marathon gas stations around here charge $0.04/gallon more for CC than cash. Many small stores/businesses tack on an extra 3% for CC purchases. Now... that's just my experience here in Georgia. May not be that way everywhere. After all, our locals aren't exactly on the cutting edge of...

That's one BAD DAY! Sorry for the pain and I hope you recover quickly.

I HAD one person on my 'block list'. That was so long ago that I think the 'block list' has been washed since then. Regardless, I haven't seen that party on here, which I'm sure makes us he and I both happy. I certainly would not block anyone simply for posting contrary opposing comments...

That's way over my head. Mine recipe is: coffee, water, drink it. Simple formula that works for several pots per day.

Propane will probably be the cheapest. We have both propane and electric heat. One major drawback to using propane for heat is the residue that ends up on every wall, ceiling, and furniture. Small undetectable at first, but after a couple of years - you'll see and feel it. This winter we've...

Watch what the 'Pro's' do; you won't find any guards on their trimmers. With a little attention one can see exactly which direction the trimmer throws the grass, dirt and rocks. Even so, all of my mowing and trimming is done wearing googles (and protective sleeves). My eyes are very important to me!

These are ESSENTIAL tools. I have a set of 'crow's foot' sockets, both SAE & Metric. They get used a lot more often than one would think. My first crows foot wrench was for a distributor hold-down bolt. All Chevy owners know exactly what and why :)

Nice reward for your cover-up work, but well earned. You earned it.

I'm told by my expert... Yes, either brand will make less than a full loaf. You simply set it on the 'doe' setting. Once that's completed you bake it in your oven. Same procedure for less than a full loaf and rolls.

My SO bought one 3 years ago. It collected dust until last week. I've gained 3 pounds this week!

Great photos! And a great trip as well.

We have a good supply of armadillos that frequently duplicate such arrangements.

Very good work fatjay! Thanks for the photo tour.

My first credit was back in 1954, age 13. Bought a brand new Schwinn Black Phantom from Lack's Auto Supply for $55, on credit; no interest. That was a lot of money back in '54. Only credit background I needed was a handshake, $5.00 down and promising to pay $5.00/week. (I did have a very good...

I also have done just about all the restore mods you've done, but my work certainly doesn't look so nice & professional. In addition to now having a 'new' cart, you saved yourself a pile of money at the same time. Top notch restore job; well done!

I lean toward using my CC for everything online - except my monthly electric power bill. Georgia Power does NOT accept CC's but one can pay via debit card online. Of course, they strongly promote auto-payment via direct access to my bank account for 'easy' monthly payments. Needless to say, I do...

I sure agree with not bothering with the top wire! We have deer jumping over our 8' mesh wire fence 'at will'. If the deer want in or out - they'll find a way.

Additional benefit can be had by adding the sound deadening insulation over the ceiling, taking special care to cover the joining walls. Sound also carries a good deal around electrical outlets, so some attention might be given to those areas.

Plastic sandwich bag half filled with water hanging near doorways will keep the flies out. The sun and/or light reflection on the bag turns 'em around. Might work for birds too.

And after you've cleaned up 'ALL' the nails, screws and bolts - you'll still be finding more nails a year from now. BT-DT. Hopefully by then they'll be rusted to the crumbling stage and not in your tire. There's no bullet proof way around this problem short of scraping up the bottom layer and...

Sure right about the 2006 prices. And now corn has gone up $1.00/50# bag this week. If it gets any higher I'm going to have to stop feeding the geese. (hmmm - probably a good idea anyway, right?)

It's got that 'DeWalt' $2K+ tax.

I think you nailed!

Not a bad choice :) Heart Doc dictated that my '99 FLHTCUi w/S&S guts also had to go. Sad day, but smart.

Almost all new faucets are pre-set to flow 1.8gpm vs the old style which was 5.7gpm. We recently changed our worn out kitchen faucet. Only manufacturer we found with any 5.7gpm faucets was Moen, and they only had a very few of the older full flow faucets. Unfortunately, the newer 1.8gpm faucets...

I already have a 7' x 20' heavy duty trailer for my tractor. I also needed a nice, light & cheap utility trailer for minor use such as hauling my SxS, mower, etc.. Not wanting to blow a big pile of money for minor uses, I bought a 6' x 12' Karavan trailer. All sides drop down, grate tailgate...

Better than new! Nice work... VERY nice.

I've experienced that with my old Fordson Dexta. Differential was locked. Simple solution but for a green newbie, very concerning.

As a youngster we'd occasionally have potted meat sandwiches for lunch. That was an upgrade from the ketchup sandwiches that we usually would have. I suppose they still sell potted meat, but you won't find any in my shopping basket :-) Those days during WWII were not fun.

I'm sure I'm in the minority regarding satisfaction with my Drill Doctor. Being a drill bit hoarder, I had collect some 400 dull bits. I also purchased the best DD out there and enjoyed absolutely zero satisfaction in the results. Most of those 400 bits are still dull and unusable. At best, I...

yep. You're sure right. Twenty years of construction project planning/management plus five more on NASA project comes with some experience.

... and the more you toot the better you feel. And therefore, I eat beans every meal. :)

TLJ87, I've unfortunately been through exactly the same scene. Not fun. I had a contractor pull similar work hours and minor progress on a workshop build. We'd see those 6 hour irregular workdays, vacation in the middle of the project, and wanting progress payments before milestones were met...

I agree! I think I'd go into their cage armed with at least a 12ga.

I also have a DJi 3 Mini. I don't mind the geo fencing; keeps me out of trouble, but it is switchable. I love the 'Follow Me' feature. That would be real handy for the Tiger Moth. I think it'd keep up with it. The Mini 3 max is 11 miles @ 38mph with standard battery.

Or... a wavy washer would eliminate the slack/noise. Those are available on Ama... either single size or kits.

Not saying that you're good or bad, but you might say that you're the "one" person in the US that hasn't.

I KNOW that made for a 'fun day' :) I'm qualified to make that statement - BTDT :-(

Sounds like you are very pleased with the Wagoneer. I would be very pleased to have that Karmen Gia convertible!!!

Absolutely they weren't $14! The last two I bought were something like $4 each. I'm thinking HD has caught onto that gauging thing. However, I do use both the loop method and the spool method.

This little 1210 is similar to my old Mitsubishi tractor. Great to own if you have none, but don't expect to get much productivity out of it. Any load, either lifting or pulling, and you'll immediately exceed it's capability. I bought mine cheap and sold it even cheaper. My suggestion is to save...

I agree that the Handicap Tags are often abused. On the other hand, we never know exactly what one's handicap is. It could be a heart problem, etc.. Nothing sets me off quicker than those important people that park right in front of the business door "just for a minute", meanwhile I have to...

yep - $1100 is a fantastic bargain. I've been looking for a 390cid Ford engine. Seems a rebuilt long block alone runs close to $3K. I'm also shocked at the prices junk yards are getting for used parts. You got a real bargain.

Congratulations on 19 years of loyalty. Consider yourself very fortunate. Mikee's days are sadly surely short. Losing him will be the worst day of your life. Until then, give him a hug every day

I had a similar experience. Nailed a big-un from 5' with a '38'. Direct hits that simply slid right off that rascal. I figured that if it were that lucky, it deserved to go on digging up holes in the yard. With that, it just waddled off like nothing at all had happened. Lesson Learned: Use my...

On the contraire... I am a native Texan. Relocated to mid-Georgia after retirement to assist M-in-L through fatal illness. We have mild temperatures, no flooding, and proportionate temps. I sorely miss those 100* summers back in South Texas. More so, I miss those 50* 'severe winters'! After 70+...

Prices are good right now. Might not be in 20 years. And I don't think you'll be selling anything at all in 20 years. Bird in the hand thing...

Having just now gone through the same situation, my analysis for my money was: Simpson 3200psi w/Honda engine. Under $400. FWIW.

I agree with you regarding the Predator engines. All I've ever heard about them is that they are priced 'right', and reliable. My purchase was simply stupid.

Sounds like a 'deal'! Last 'deal' I got on a shredder looked just about identical for only $200. It had a real nice looking Tecumseh engine. I changed the oil, new oil & air filters, and new gasoline. Cranked that baby up, and within 3 minutes it blew a hole out of the block big enough to put...

Two Super Dogs. I've seen them many times in your other posts. Thanks for your hard work as well.