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Looking for any thoughts or comments on doing a PVC roofing system on a nearly flat roof home in Los Angeles? I am pretty well versed on the product, its ups and downs but wondering if anyone on this group has first hand experience with the product.

Had a good laugh, thought it was worthy to share The Ten Most Common Mistakes DIY Mechanics Make

53,000 posts in the PT Forum. 53K, yet we are relegated to the weird and obsolete section of this forum. Don't have our own heading, should be up there with the deer and kubotas IMO.

OK, sitting in my office in LA waiting for an agent to return my call. Nothing else to do but day dream. The project I am hoping to do, that all of you have been giving me advice for, is a wind sculpture Whitaker Studio | The Wind Sculpture Artwork, Special Installations and Projects While...

OK, thought i would share this... I built my own stump grinder a while back and have twice hollowed out stumps for my wife to use as a planter. Last week she asked if I could hollow out a log to make a planter. This is what she got....

OK, again everyone thank you for all the help in regards to welding mixed metals. Keep those thoughts and answers coming. Now I am looking at the things I need to cut up. I have a band saw, scroll saw, chop saw, circular saw, 4" and 7" grinders, Oxy Acet and a Plasma Cutter, and niblers. I...

OK, so hang tough here guys, I have an art project that is on the honeydo list. I will need to weld Stainless to Copper (or braze, or solder). It is not structural, but will be exposed to the elements. Oh, and then the stainless probably needs to be welded to regular soft iron. Thoughts?

More than likely Shield has the answer but I am mulling over purchasing a basic tig setup for my stick 200ST. Maybe I shouldn't cause I don't even know what to ask for but was wondering and thinking seeing that Shield was ordering some sort of TIG setup what would be recommended for my 200ST...

always interesting how precise these guys are... Watch a giant excavator precisely put together a hot dog

So the wife and I are mulling over a shop. Around 80 x 80 is the current dream. We are still a year out, but I want something unique. Structurally unique. Our new house design is a concrete and glass modern structure. I have mulled over a square building, but maybe butterflying the roof...

OK, this is pretty stupid but want to make sure I am thinking this through. Bought myself an Acura TL. Nice car. But a bit low to the ground. Going to change the oil and realize there is no way I can the them up my normal auto ramps. At first I was stumped; jack the car up? Now I am...

Wife and I have been reviewing implements and we keep coming back to trying to get a better cut out in our meadow. at this point my brush hog isn't seeing much heavy duty action, but I am not sure if it is qualified to give grass a good haircut. All opinions taken.

Bumping this back up, wanted to share some mods in case anyone is going to copy the plan. Primarily the mods center around the use of the stump grinder as a trencher. We laid over 1800 ft of irrigation line and used the stump grinder as a trencher. First realization was that the clay...

So I am mulling over purchasing on ebay a "kit" of bolts, I have looked for a good deal on grade 2, but all I am finding are grade 5 and 8 What would be the downside of grade 8 bolts in normal application? I understand the strength difference, but in general applications is there a reason...

OK. Took the outboard tires off for some chain repair and some trenching for sprinkler system. Kinda dragging so have not put the tires back on. Had a little thing to do, grabbed the tractor, put on the york rake (8ft and not light), and headed down the hill. Realized i forgot something and...

Thinking, how hard could this be.... http://www.simplethingcalledlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/650x433xtree-picnic-table-1-1024x683.jpg.pagespeed.ic.Km3ejAUwNb.webp

Not really a big change, I had designed the stump grinder to move to a forward facing position so I could do some trenching. The wife got a hair and now I am $800 poorer and have to install over 1000ft of sprinkler system. So much for a few days off. Anyway, still working out the mod if you...

OK, I honestly don't know where to post this but this group has such a wide base of experience I wanted to get an idea of opinions. And it is tractor related cause I am wearing glasses on the tractor. Recently I had to get glasses. I guess I am nearsighted with astigmatism. I am over 40. I...

So I took my steering cylinders apart this week. Put a clear bucket underneath to capture the oil. It came out kind a dark. Was surprised at how dark it was. I took a syringe and pulled from the tank and the tank was a lot clearer. I am just wondering on the PT as many of the systems look...

So I bought my PT 7-8 years ago (Ken?) and rebuilt the steering cylinders soon after its arrival (It was used). Just recently my steering has been acting up, and after a quick test it was clear one of my cylinders was failing. I spoke to Tazwell and they said that the steering cylinders do...

So I am going to break down and put a bit of money out for decent drill bits. Looking for 1/2" shank, looking for larger sizes (1/2" and up), and looking to punch holes in mild steel up to 1/2" thick. So, guide me wise ones. I am looking for bits that will last, at a fair price. I am using...

Just intrigued as burning season is getting near. For those of you who can, what is your technique? For me, it consists of a gallon of diesel / old oil mix in a sprayer, a propane weed burner and a leaf blower.

OK, I know its a major no no on Acet having it lay on its side, but what about Oxy? What about Propane? I assume on both the issue is liquid in the valve but I am really not the smartest when it comes to these issues.

I was just sitting here today, trying to get into doing a budget, and was in thought about this issue as it has come up as a concern. In looking at my particular PT, outside of the Tub, Rops, Wheel Rims, and all of the hydraulic cylinders (are they custom?), brake tender and maybe some of the...

I do my Hydraulic filter changes once a year. I bought (at the suggestion of a friend) a case off of ebay that was very, very cheap. The filters have been great. Pull one out of the box and notice the plastic wrapper is torn up. Then I look closer and see that the top of the filter has...

OK, I think this is just my local NAPA gouging, but they wanted $10 a quart for Mobil 1 Synthetic. How in the heck is that even right given gas prices.

Well Frig. Connected the grapple, in a bit of a hurry. I keep a cable on the grapple (12 foot 3/8" with a clip) to grab logs out of the ravine and such. Its dark, I knocked a tree down earlier and saddly it got hung up on the way down. Thought I would give it a tug and get it out. The...

So this one is a bit more complex.... I plan on making some LED lit scultpures along our driveway. Could be real cool or a real failure. At the end I could potentially be 700 feet from a power source. The sculpture will be wrapped in LED Bulbs, Lets say 50 ft of ribbon (No Clue Estimate)...

So I produce movies for a living. We do things called Product Placement, which basically means send us your product and we will feature it, and if you pay us extra we will feature it more. I am wrapping up my latest movie and am wandering through the department that handles product placement...

Hey everyone. For Xmas my BIL has requested a quality welding jacket. Something lightweight. He sweats like a pig. Oh, he is also as big as a house (xxxl). Any recommendations? I just ruin my clothes and upset my wife. Oh, he owns a Miller so a nice red Lincoln will not fly (and this is...

LiveLeak.com - Master builders go back to basics Can't make this stuff up. Actually kinda brilliant.

So Sometime in January I am going to be taking in my Acet tank to be refilled. I have been mulling this over and I am going to switch to Propane. Hoses are good to go, one of 2 tips has been purchased. What I want to do is swap the Acet out for an Argon tank so I can start practicing...

So all things being the same (Wire speed amperage and stick movement). Does .035 Flux and .035 Solid put down the same material inch for inch? I assume that there is less "Rod" in a flux as the inside is hollow but...

JJ, you may know the answer right off. So me having marginal mechanical skills saw instructions on how to rebuild a wheel motor. Not easy but not that difficult. Doesn't look like it needs any specialized tools or equipment but maybe I am mis reading it. I wonder if it is the same for a...

We use these cameras a lot in our business. Some stuff they shoot - way cool. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=856810771017468&set=vb.269784153053469&type=2&theater (couldn't find the original video to link to, sorry for the FB link).

My good friend is in China building a theme park. He spotted this frankenstein that is in high use at the construction site. It took me a few minutes to figure it out, and quite frankly I was very tickled at the ingenuity. Still figuring out the Hydraulic pump and its purpose. I am going...

So I need to add a temp guage to an existing thermostat. Are temp guages pared with thermostats, or is it required that the probes produces the same resistance? I am wondering if I have to change the probe as well?

So I have 2 oil systems on my tractor. The engine temp is monitored at the cab, but there is no temp guage on the hydraulic system. I was thinking of putting a temp guage in line, something "mechanical" and not electrical if possible. Any ideas on this? I think the line is either 5/8 or...

Frank, thought I would just repost these. These are pictures I took, exposure time and apature locked, I bumped the lense on the last take but none of the settings changed. This is a picture of one single stock incandescent bulb projected at my trailer This is a single, 24 watt LED...

So, I found a sickle mower in my ravine. At the end of the day, the blade, its cutting teeth and protectors are pretty far gone. Lots of rust (the tip was buried in the ground so 2 feet of it is toast). Also it has a bend in it, but that may be just natural with these things. Anyway, I...

So we have a ton of maple trees on our property (well, not a ton but enough). A few of them have to go. They are nice 50ft and straight, maybe 24 to 30 inches at the base. I know I can use it in furniture (have no clue how to make furniture but that is a different conversation). Is maple...

dont need it, for sure can't afford it but way cool I could watch these pipes forge together with friction welding forever

OK, so I made a smart response the the fire ants and now I am considering my insect issues and one thing that keeps coming up is spiders and spider webs on our security cameras. It can weeks and months before we can clean them off. I tried home defense but it only lasted a few days.

When I got the PT, there was one motor mount (The rubber isolation, not the actual metal) that was gone. I ordered a new one and put it in. Earlier this week I was pressure washing the tub and here is a piece of rubber. Looking closely, it is a piece of motor mount. Digging in today, I see...

I think I should not have posted this in parts and repairs... sorry for the cross post I found a sickle mower in my ravine. a bit rusted, needs the whole front bar and teeth replaces probably, but trying to get a handle on if it is worth the effort. Anyone know what this logo is? Trying to...

Can someone tell me what this logo is to? I just found a beat up sickle mower in my ravine. Debating restoring it, as i could use one. Not sure if it is worth the effort. This is my painting over the pressed on logo on one of the covers. Thought it was Massey but that doesn't appear right.

Found this in my one of my ravines this morning. Oddly, I was thinking of buying one and modifying it to my tractor (which is Hydraulic and front mount). I can't tell what kind it is. It did get a bit munched, but as it looks to me the sickle bar itself is the problem area. Not sure what...

Fill Yourself With Dread Because The Terror Tractor Is Back

Well, pictures are worth a thousand words. Steeper than it looks. Was trying to open up a run off from a pond. Found it had been blocked up enough to saturate the ground, but it was too late. Backed into a stump and could not go forward. Could not pull myself out with the dipper. Tried the...

I have a milk white 55 gallon plastic drum I use to store my off road. We have humidity and condensation issues in the PNW so I try to keep the tank sealed. I have an electric transfer pump screwed into one of the bungs. When I pump out, usually 10 gallons or so, the tank compresses and the...

Just put on a new fuel filter. At the bottom of the box was a small rubber gasket. Clearly it is designed to go on the nipple of the fuel filter housing. When I took the old filter off, and on all my changes, I have never noticed a gasket. And there is not one there now. As well, this is...

If I go into the details, I will only get more upset. I need to install a couple of grounding rods. Anyone have any technique they like for getting it into the dirt? We have clay, not much rock, maybe some tree roots. I have a tractor, a sledge hammer, and some water. I have seen the...

So the other day I am coming up the ravine with the mower on and the tractor is dragging, just struggling to get up the hill. I posted, and got a response about possible dragging going on in the wheel motor area. So today, got back on the machine, and it started out OK but got worse quickly...

So I have known for a while I have a bit of a creep that happens, tractor seems to drift backwards when on flat ground. Tonight I was coming out of a ravine and the whole machine acted up. It seemed the tram was bypassing / blocking as I went up the hill. The engine lugged and the only way to...

OK, having a few issues with the PT (what is new). I have a couple of hose leaks that have come on strong. I think it is the PTO out and in. I think the reason the hoses have failes is due to the fact they get stretched out when the arms go fully down. When getting new hoses I am going to...

So my fully hydrualic tractor is leaking. In the first spot I am pretty sure I have the culprit nailed. But the reason for the failure is that it looks like the hoses get pinched when the lift arm comes down (they are directed upward, then over the lift arms, but when the lift are at the...

One of my biggest complaints is that the Lincoln has these stupid A thru J settings that have no accuracy to anything. In an effort to save money, I guess they figured a meter reader would be out of the question. So some guy did this, do you think his idea is sound and it would work? I would...

Saw this, looks kinda cool except I have yet to master welding thin steel. Watch solid flat metal sheets being inflated like water balloons

So spent the afternoon in a panick, trying to figure out why I am around 6 quarts low in my hyraulics. Have looked everywhere, dry as a bone. run the tractor up, nothing. It just dawned on me I built a new stump grinder. It has around 10ft of 3/4" hose. I am thinking this is where it...

OK, its not welding but it is for welding. I am making some plasma straightedges and was using epoxy to glue the magnets to a strip of aluminum. But I have already had one fall of. Any suggestions?

I have an everlast 50. Nice machine. I am very novice but getting it. I need to cut up some 16 guage to make a protective cover for my stump grinder. I have been cutting everything at 45 amps (none of it thin, mostly 1/4 to 1/2 based on a neighbors advice of set it and forget it. So two...

I am going to start this as a new thread for search purposes. Just saw a note that timing belts on Deutz engines need a change out at every 5 years or 3K hours. I have another company telling me 1K hours or 5 years. The big deal on the Deutz is that it is like a Honda and has an interference...

So I am having an overtemp issue, and it has been a bit of a bugger.... Finally found out from Deutz itself that it could be a faulty Thermostat (OK, did not know my tractor had a thermostat). Deutz wants 180 for the part. Didn't bother calling PT. Called my regional deutz parts supplier and...

So I called PT and found out a quick attach plate for my PT is $200 apiece and then shipping. So I went to my machine shop and for well under $150 I have all the steel cut, bent and ready to weld, and that is for 6 of them. Will start the welding tomorrow.

In case you don't frequent the section http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/316837-stump-grinder-build.html#post3828667

So I have been playing with the idea of a stump grinder for a number of years. The issues are cost for a new one (3 to 7K depending on how you go) or getting lucky with a used one. My tractor is fully hydraulic (like a skid steer) so it limits me on where to purchase one. This all said, I...

I am confused on all these different types if bits for steel and woos and plastic. I need to get a 5/8 hole through 3/8 steel. I kinda get the stepping up but I really don't get cobalt vs titanium vs neobonium or whatever the latest flavor is. And who is the higher quality manufacturers?

So after a weekend of cutting metal I see the need for a circle cutting jig. But I wanted to broaden it to any sort of cutting rig you have either bought or made and your thoughts on the jig.

I am working through an over temp issue on my oil cooled tractor engine (Deutz f1011 4cyl). I have a long list of tests but where is the best place to measure an engine temp correctly? It is not the oil radiator. Oil filter seems outrageously hot. Oil pan?

So I am getting this out of the electrical thread as the problem is unknown. 2 weeks ago I was running the mower and the temp jumped to super hot. I quickly shut down, but the engine felt cool. On further inspection I found that the tab on my temp sensor had broken. Called the factory...

So thank the gods my Plasma arrived Tuesday as promised. For those not in the know, this allowed me the ability to put the machine together, test it and have a friend come up who knows a thing or two and help me out, then pack it up in the back of the shop, not so far that she doesn't see the...

To review Only when the engine is warm and when I am mowing does the circuit breaker blow. 1st Resolution - Clean all grounds (Will repeat this process yet again). 2nd Resolution- Based on running the mower without Draft control (only Oil Cooler fan and PTO activated) produces no blown...

OK, So I called mark seeking a plasma cutter. At the end of the day he had sold me on a 40 plasma, and a 200 Stick. Just so it has been said, he has jammed me up with the wife something fierce. So the thing to know is that I am not a welder. I am a guy who applies heat two pieces of metal...

So I thought I would look into how much a new Solenoid would cost from the street. Here is what I have (and I can provide a picture if needed). It is a Hydroforce - The valve is marked 6352012 with a second line reading 1600 I have found a bunch of 6352012 for like $25 (not $250 that PT...

Well, the hits just keep coming. Last week my engine heat guage redlined. Realizing the engine was pretty cool to the touch, I looked under the hood. The tab to my oil temp sensor had broken off and grounded. Well, taped it up, and moved forward. Pulled all my grounds cleaned them. Called...

OK, this is not me. Ingenious, yet a bit scary. LiveLeak.com - Clever Chainsaw Attachment

A buddy of mine just dropped of 3 1 gallon jugs of NAPA R&O Hydraulic Oil. He says I will have no issue using it on my PT in the Hydraulic section. I use Chevron 10-40 as it is cheap and my PT leaks like no tomorrow. Thoughts? Hate to chuck perfectly good oil...

So when I left the country, my PT was popping the breaker. Returned early this week, still trying to find my footing but the grass is over my head so I got to get the tractor working. Call Terry, he says I am basically SOL. He says because of its intermittend failure he has no idea and I...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPlMbr1pnRc&feature=youtube_gdata

This is a new one, seen lots of of trees dropping on houses but this is new Tree takes revenge on guy chopping down the tree by throwing him off

OK, so tomorrow I am on the plane. But tonight I needed a break so I pulled the old PT out of the garage and went mowing. Half hour into it and the breaker pops. Now I am trying to pay attention to why, one thing seems to be a constant is heat. So now I am thinking maybe it is my cooling...

The back history is that mowing my property is a combat sport. I tend to break 3 to 6 blade bolts a year, if not more. It has always been a nightmare extracting the old bolts. So last fall when my mower blew a bearing I tore the whole machine down to just the metal deck, then pulled my torch...

I do indeed want this. Saddly the booth is bigger than my house. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhoswxJNNbc

It was slow but every couple of years a big maple unroots itself. Thankfully I don't cut it up Magic tree stands back upright after being chopped down to the ground

So, things are suddenly going south on the PT. And in an area that I think PT has failed miserably in, which is electrical. My system is protected by one circuit breaker, making identification of a failing system impossible in my opinion to track down. I just cleaned my ground terminals, and...

I am doing my spring burns. For me this is a bigger year as a buddy with a dozer cleared 5 acres of brush from under trees and piled them high. So these burns last days. You stoke during the day, let it die down at night. I do a 9PM check before settiling in to some TV. So on the tractor...

I am looking at a motor on Suprlus Center --- It says 2000PSI cont, and 2500 momentary. My tractor is 3000PSI rated. Am I going to ruin it? The motor, not the tractor although I guess I should ask about both.

So I have replaced my throttle cable. It was in pretty rough shape and just bought the replacement a few years ago. Problem is that it won't hold throttle. When I tighten it down it becomes impossible to move, but when I loosen it it vibrates out of my desired RPM setting. Would love...

So I have a couple of designs I am working on. One is a direct drive and one is getting a lovejoy or gear into the mix. So. Here is what I need help on sourcing A cheap (er) source for the actual grinder wheel. Lots of cool designs but those at this point won't pass the wifes budget she has...

So I need some advice... I am going to try and build a stump grinder this spring. It will be a quasi direct drive (probably a lovejoy or mesh chain style connector). The disk will around 20 to 24" My tractor is 18GPM at 3000PSI full tilt I am looking at surplus center and I am getting...

So a friend was running his mig vertically (the blue box). It was properly ventillated but someone in the shop said he was ruining it, For all machines, mig, tig, stick, barring blocking cooling air flow, why would having the box in a different position cause an issue.

Looks like a much older machine but a dualie. Nice Power Trac PT1425 4x4 Articulated Tractor w Loader Mower Bucket and Fork | eBay

Big Bear has suffered some interesting weather / diseases and that wood shows it, it is really beautiful. I have a mill, but on an Stihl 044. There is a 90 for sale relatively cheap in LA (go figure). Tempted. very tempted. You guys have all bought milling chains, right? Ones that are...

I have an old lincoln ac/dc 225. It is my first welder, bought it used. Runs like a champ, but I wouldn't know if it was running bad. I was just looking at the Everlast 300 and the price, while money, isn't completely out of reach, assuming the upgrade is worth it, I also have a lincoln...

I am pretty sure I am going to pull the trigger on a Plasma system. Looking at the needs, they say Shade 7 glasses. I have some very nice shade 5 glasses with my Oxy system, so do I need shade 7 or do I just go to my welding helmet.

We are having trouble with Cree led fitting in some if our fixtures. Just to tall. If you hold the light up to another light you can see where the stem ends. And it will fit without the outer globe. So how to take the glass off. Tried razor bladin the silicone. No luck. But on another...

I have looked on the net and can't find what I am looking for. When I put my bucket into float mode, what happens? Does the pressure that is going into the control valve get dumped back to the tank and the up down circuit just get connected together or is something else happening?

Gerald Lymon Awarded $4 Million After Farming Equipment Rips His Genital Skin Off

I am actually looking for specifics on this question. How and where you strap it? Do you use a frame or some other rig, do you put it in the corner of your bed? Leave the ranks in its dolly?

Kinda a dumb question, but I am so inexperienced. I clamp my ground to the welding table top. Sometimes when I lift my piece I seek arc burns between the table and the piece. Should I just hook directly to the piece?

I am in the throws of design for this springs project, a 7ft landscape plane. I wonder from all the owners of one how much the adjustable blade (Depth and ability to raise one side of the blade from the other) has come into play. Most of the home made ones seem to just weld in the 4x4 angle...

I see these issues that people have with stored summer diesel blends causing winter issues. Is there any issue of winter blend in the hot summer?

I know there is lots of talk about LED lighting, and I thought I would share something I did a few years ago with LEDS my shop and my shed are pitch black on the inside (especially at night) so I installed a 12 watt (equiv to 25 watt) hanging bulb that burns 24/7. Not totally environmentally...

Not sure I deserved it given my bad year but santa dropped a new spool gun off for my Lincoln 180c mig. Saddly back to LA for work so will not get to use it until this summer....

From the very first post on the pt forum in dec of 2000. Someone with the handle of willie pizza.. I have allready checked that web site out. I think if it was me I would have bought a Max machine, if that is what I was looking for, they have a time tested design. I looked at those machines...

I know we are all discussing the upgrade, and I thought I would throw some pictures up of a test I did. So, my tractor has what I believe is a 50 watt halogen round work light. It is pretty dim, I would give it 30 watts. I replaced them 4 years ago with China made LED 27 watt led units. Of...

I do all my own maintenance, and try to do all my own repairs. But I am finding myself walking away from equipment purchases because it has an engine. 3 Cars / truck 1 Diesel tractor 1 lawn mower 1 Riding lawn mower 1 Rototiller 3 chainsaws 2 no... 3 weed wackers 1 leaf blower 1 Quad 1...

So, this is a stupid question, but when should you consider refilling your tanks? When they are out or is there a particular PSI that you guys say no more, time to go to the store. This is for an oxy acet setup and a 75/25 mig.

The ear that comes off the cross arm and connects to the deck broke at the bottom where it connects to the deck. Stress got it... Debating wether to weld it back together or order a new one or have a new one bent at the steel shop. Probably going to weld but opinions are not a bad thing on this.

I have a rough idea of what I intend to build... Just a rip of everyone else's design. But here is my dilemma. I have a 65HP fully hydraulic tractor so figure the actual HP at the wheels equates to a 35 / 40HP tractor. ground engagement is not its strength with 8 wheels. But it works well...

OK, I get new welding gear, Ain't nothing better.. but I have a wife who does occassionally look at the big spends. So, my questions is this. I am saving for a Plasma, but I am wanting to work with some aluminum (and maybe stainless one day). I have a Lincoln 180C and a Lincoln ACDC...

Well, not better, bigger? No not bigger, longer? I wish it went downhill, then I could use it to get trees out of the ravine... The LAPD's Remote-Control BATCAT Forklift Is 39,000 Pounds of Kickass

This flame is made of pure water Watch he video http://www.euronews.com/2013/10/28/fire-from-water/

I am always impressed with found object sculpture. If any if you know the 5 freeway outside of yreka and the sculptures that exist their you know what I mean. Saw this and thought it was cool Artist Hetain Patel Turns Old Ford Into Transformer (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Makes me think about what i could do with our land A Hand-Built Amusement Park in the Middle of the Italian Forest

So following coolconnections thread, I was wondering how long it takes for everyones PT to leakdown. I have felt mine was rather quick, but the more I hear it sounds like the norm. So say you raise up your mower deck, turn off the engine and walk away. For me it is about 20 minutes to a half...

This is my skill level But I would like to share with you my uncle in law. This is his 4th or fifth clock he has built. Started just a few years ago as a retirement idea.

Was looking into this for a project instead of trying to get the steel seperated with grinders and cut off wheels. All I have though is a AC/DC Lincoln Tombstone which is 225 AC and 180 (?) DC. And what kind of air is needed? I have a 40 gallon...

Well it got worse. Caught my PT on fire. NOT BAD, thank the gods, not bad, but truly a STUPID move on my part, and if I can find the security camera footage all of you will have a laugh as I am sure it was a Laurel and Hardy moment. I set up to weld my rear cover hinge back, I made sure I was...

Everything I touch has turned out baddly, very baddly. From work, to my personal life, to my farm and tractor. It is just one of those weeks. But the capper, after complaining to all my friends about what a rotten week it has been, was go tractor for some alone time, pull the hood up to clean...

I thought I would write a long story about rebuilding the mower. I think, though, that most everyone here knows how to change out axle bearings, so I am going to forgo the experience. If you need pointers, happy to help out. I will post a few things that I change. #1 thing to know is that...

I had a feeling my center bearing was about to go. Mower just hasn't been running right. Anyone have a direction to look for new 1850 mower bearings? At the moment I am going to gut the whole mower.. Replace all bearings, pound out dents, I was just hoping to finish my last mow of the...

I am not sure you you guys with normal blades fare, but I remember little dents and dings on the hub when a blade let go going the wrong way. Well, this happened to me today. After some bending I am still able to continue mowing, but this fall the mower is getting torn down and rebuilt. Given...

I just saw an ad for a generator that could be run on both gas and Propane. Not a big 3K killer, but a normal wheel around. Wondering if anyone had done thisas it is an interesting idea for those of us who don't want to commit to a $$$ fixed generator.

Pulled a bent cedar over the other day. Was getting ready to turn it into firewood and then it hit me to try and slab it with the Alaskan mill. Learned a lot, will be better the next time. Now just working on getting some "feet" under it, v cut rounds from another part of the tree will work.

Broke the bolt off somehow... It is cracked where the threads connect with shaft part of the bolt...

On a 110 circuit, can a hot leg be bigger than the Nuetral? Can the hot be a 10 guage and the nuetral a 14. I am assuming no as the amperage on a 10 could potentially overwhelm the Nuetral, but I have to ask.

So we went on city water a few years ago and were required to abandon our old well. But I made sure I saved the pump (it was fairly new). I now have a use for it (pumping water out of a pond) but I am unsure of wiring. My hope is that I do not need all the complicated control panels as I have...

I have an 08 F150 that had a non cup holder center console. Found one for sale on Ebay and slapped it in, leaving me with the center console that no one wants. Was about to chuck it when I sat down on it. Hmmm. Comfy, Durable... Picked up some cheapy casters and Harbor Freight and 10 minutes...

Well, I think I found the culprit. As you might know I run custom blades. i had new ones made recently, and from a different source. I just realized that they look different. Couldn't figure out why. Turns out it is the angle of the cut of the blade. These guys did it at a 45 (1/2" steel)...

I have this slope alongside my driveway. Dozer cut and steep as all heck. Generally I just mow by lifting the mower and pushing from the road into the hillside. Today I got a wild hair and figured worse that would happen is that I would tip, more than likely just get stuck. It is only maybe...

So I am in my mid 40s, my dad is around, my grandfather is not. I have restored a few cars and am looking.to maybe a new project. My grandfather worked at and retired from John Deere Dubuque. In honor of him I was thinking of buying something that came from that factory and restoring it...

I have a hf and maybe some sort of Hobart knockoff mask and ordered some 1.5 cheater lenses for them. So, how / where do you install them. I got so frustrated I just taped them to the inside if my helmet as I couldn't figure where to put them.

Sorry I have not updated this. We are in the midst of a major home problem with a broken hot water tank that has taken out the kitchen to the beams. Its a mess, but I wanted to post some pictures of the "final" work. As I said, we tried to do this as cheaply as possible, I handled the large...

I know we were in the middle of a few conversations but we found out our hot water heater has had a slow leak for a while. Damage is extensive and frustrating as the house is a total POS. Not worth any of the money we are now required to put into it (actually insurance seems to be paying, but...

We had a broken water heater take out our kitchen in our crappy manufactured home. Crazy that insurance wants us to repair it when the value of the new kitchen is more than the value of the house. whatever. Anyway, water mitigation people start screaming and running out of the tented area...

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Just sharing a welding project I got onto. Practicing thinner material. Built these two mounts for my portaband which I love dearly. Only complaint is that the Dewalt does not have a locking trigger so I have to figure a way to make a clamp. also I have not put on the aluminum plate for the...

I dunno. I have this feeling my pto circuit is not running up to snuff. It may be all in my head but I don't remember bogging down mo mower in tall grass but this season I seem to be doing a lot of backing up to get the mower back to speed. An thoughts on testing the issue?

To my pt brethren, do any if you 422/425 owners run non ethanol? I am converting over for all my small engines. I seem to be rebuilding carbs much more than I used to so hoping the change works in my favor.

Wondering if anyone knows a good replacement for the minder on the 1850. Just realized mine is cooked and unreadable,

My tractor is kinda funky. It is articulated in the center, driven by two hydraulic cylinders pushing and pulling. The connectors on the cylinders have no spot for lubrication, and boy do they creak a lot. When I hit it with a bit of grease, it quieted down. I am thinking of chain lub from a...

After having it on the shelf for 2 years the inlaws showed up and busted on me for not slabbing up some cherry and walnut we had sitting around. Given everything it wasn't to big of a deal. I need to learn a bit about how to set up the logs itself to accomodate the rig, weight of the log an...

Thought I would show what the SFO and I have been up to this week, she got her "high end: garden fence. Basically pressure treated 2x4 and 4x4 posts with 4.5ft X8 ft galvanized 4 gauge cattle fence (from 4.5 ft x 16ft panels). We got our ebay turnbuckles and aircraft wire and will put up two...

I got the wife a nice Craftsman 3000 54" for a song (owner thought it was a POS, he had let a headlight fall on the exhaust causing a short). Now she can't stand the grass in the lawn and wants to sweep it. So throw me your thoughts on brands, sizes, and the cold hard reality of this...

Thought I would share. Picked up a harbor freight dolly and practiced metal bending with the new torch as well as welding with the new MIG. Lets just say I am a better producer than welder, but it is fun none the less. I think I will try to figure out a little box just above the welder...

I think one of you runs a sprayer off his 425. Anyone have any notes on this? My wife has a Craftsman with a 25HP Kohler. She wants to run a small electric sprayer. Just wanting to make sure I don't eat the magneto / alternator in this scheme.

We have a 25HP Kohler Command 54" deck GT3000 and the wife wants to pull behind a 15 gallon electric sprayer for the fruit trees. I keep hearing weird things about the magneto / alternator and how it eats LED lights, which of course a motor is not, but I wanted to make sure that the tractor...

How long do you leave you machine on before turning it off? I have seen guys flip both stick and mig on and off and others let it run all day. I am right now going about 5 minutes then shutting it down. If working I am keeping the gas on, but if settling down for more than an hour or so I...

So how do you guys keep your glass (Plastic) clean? Do you store your helmet in such a way it gets some light so the batteries are up to snuff when you grab your helmet?

So still learning. What are the indicators that you need a new tip? How about gas cone? Or do they just last forever unless you weld up into it. Also, nozzle gel, do I put that on the tip as well or just the gas nozzle?

My neighbor sold his dump trailer. Bummer it wasn't to me. Been looking for a solution and I have been seeing some good reviews on the heavy duty load handler tarp unloader. Anyone have any thoughts before I spend $150?

So can anyone tell me how the electronics vary from a mig to tig to stick to plasma? Transformer, diode, amp regulator, they are all kinda looking thes same to me as I dig more into poor mans tig welding. I am clearly missing something here.

OK, so I was out tonight with an old school welder. Friend of friend. I was on about the new toys, mentioned the thought of doing some aluminum and stainless and getting a tig for my Lincoln stick and he asked me why. His feeling was that I could get the same results with a torch. I asked...

Today a buddy and I ventured down to the uss Iowa for a tour. I was marveling at the reinforced gun turrets and command and control bunkers and then realized how did the weld these massive plates of steel? Heck how did they work with any of that steel. There was some note about it also being...

OK - so the wife let me pick up the Oxy and Mig set a few weeks ago. This week it became clear why. She approached me with two projects, on that will involve aluminum (thinner stuff) and a possible stainless steel build. Of course she is upset that with the purchase, I can't do Stainless or...

The lid on the 1850 weighs a ton. It really is VERY heavy, I guess PT feels that if you own this machine you are in good shape and not some fat filmmaker. The wife, who is a filmmaker but not fat is not strong. Lifting the lid tends to put her in a mood. Anyway, here is my solution.

The wife let me open my wallet this week. Down the street is a guy who is / was a regional rep for Victor. so he makes these really nice welding carts and sells victor sets. I went to get an oxy set from him, and one of his carts. While there, I told him what I had had been given for...

Between work, and life, I get less time with my new mig than I would like. It got me thinking, do I need to do anything special, including expendables, for the gear I have. We live in the PNW, lots of moisture. I was wondering if I should detension the roller in the Lincoln, then it got me...

I have a 55 gallon drum and just put in an electric 12 volt pump. The pump is maybe 12 GPM. I went to Ebay and, well, there are a TON of water separating filters to choose from. My goal is the cheapest that will do the job. I refill once every week in the summer, and in the winter once a...

So I am looking hard at a 2006 F-150 extended cab. 4.6L 4X4 AT. It has 78K and was in a fleet deal (XL but loaded). I think I will get it for between 8.5 and 9. But now the wife has her eye on it. She is asking what can we pull with this. I see 6000lb is about the limit but what do you...

On my tractor, I have a large canister air filter. Plastic housing with a suction guage. I was told by a number of local farmers to blow out and re-use, which I have. Summers are dusty, winters are wet and muddy. I blow the filter out, it looks quite clean, and back it goes. but when do you...

My Santa thread took a turn, and I would love to start a new one to get as much info as possible. If I know squat about welding, I really know nothing about cutting, bending, melding steel. I have been around it, done it a few times, but none of it my own gear. I have permission to get a...

So just to gloat, santa dropped a Lincoln 140 off for xmas, plus an agreement that I have permission for an oxy acet (used) when I find the right one. This compliments my antique but very reliable Lincoln ACDC tombstone. As i know nothing about welding, I look forward to learning from all of...

I found a nice Oxy setup, but the set is a TANAKRAFTER. I only know Victor so was wondering how you guys think this would be for a very non pro.

I don't want to get into brand bashing, just needing solid advice. I bought a used Polaris 500. Nice ride, nothing special. I use it on 40 acres that are hilly and muddy at times. I drive it on my gravel road. Outside of the need for traction on slippery mud, I think regular tires would be...

Just picked up a new / used Dewalt 120. Nice but the blade is a bit used. Outside of dewalts blades, do you guys recommend any other? Carl

So just my notes on LED Work Lights. When I got the PT I hated the lighting, and immediately purchased some 55 watt floods that I hung off the ROPS, front and rear. As a note, I used Calk to hold the wiring down and that has suited me well. Anyway, I keep blowing bulbs, and I worry about the...

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Well.... a number of cuss words. Just drove 2 days to get home (easy 2 days from LA, but 2 days). Get a panicked phone call from my film crew in Vegas. Problems. Pulled my tractor out, ran it around the yard and on a plane at 8AM. So much for best laid plans...

I have been looking high and low for something for Xmas for my BIL. His eyesight is getting worse and he has a great snap on tool chest. The sockets are giving him fits. He can't see the markings. I know new sets have bigger markings but that is a substantial investment. Does anyone know of...

So probably to JJ on this, but.... I am wondering, as there are all of these ports on my 1850 pumps that are not used and look to be plugged, if I could tap into them and power a rear hydraulic cylinder or some such thing... Not needing to run PTO. Not wanting to tap into the front controls...

I am in LA, maybe for a while. I just realized my sprayer is 1/4 full of Crossbow mix (it has surficant as well). Just wondering if the Crossbow will lower the freezepoint. I usually put in some non freeze stuff but as I left the farm in September... We don't get too cold where I live...

I am doing some work that involves big yachts. The rich kind that cost 20,30, 50 million. Today I was at the Fort Lauderdale boat show. Saw these two and went, wow.... The first , I have no idea about. But they sell a bunch. The second is 3000 HP Twin Turbo, Twin Supercharge (yes) 12...

I am intrigued in the note that PT gets no love from its vendors in quick failures of hydraulics. I ask because I wonder if it is a price point issue or.....

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I have no idea to what it was called, but I am working in Miami and saw this van pulling a trailer way to big for the vehicle. As I came along side, I saw there was this device off the hitch, a pair of wheels and an axle that were taking the tongue load off the trailer. It is Miami, where...

Well, something has to be done that i haven't done.... Bought the traps, not much luck. Neighbor stopped by with the Molenator.. Not much luck. Wife does not want poison in the ground.. Looking at this cheap "hook a hose to your exhaust pipe) as a possible method. Whats working for...

I think running with the protective lid off has its disadvantages. I think a branch got in the belt system and... It looks like I bent up the tenstion pulley on the mower... I can straighten it, Just a PITA. Oh, and continue the saga of the bolts on the deck backing out that hold the...

So, my cooling fan is about to die I think. Ordered a new one from Amazon. Basically it stopped spinning. Spent a long time making sure it was the fan (checked it last, of course). It is a SPAL 14" low profile. But of course. I order the new one up (the old one is not spinning) and put...

I was at our county fair and the Deere demo was up. Inside was some great vintage tractors, and these two tiny tractors. Are they for real or is this someones hard work. If they are for real, what more information can you guys give me. Would love to get my hands on one for sure.... Speaking...

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I am designing a 3pt hitch for my tractor. I was given 2 double acting clinders and still am not sure this is the direction I want to go.... That said,,, lets say each cylinder is going to act as an arm lift. This would allow me some tilt control I beleive. But I want both cylinders to...

My automotive mechanic in LA is a great guy. Fair, talented, one of those who tells you what to fix and what to wait on... We were talking oil as I saw he had cases of royal. Mentioned this to him and he starts going off on how wonderful it is. How it reduces engine temp even further than...

I cannot believe you are fighting the idea of a post hole digger as it is the implement used by most farmers for this..... If you want to use a plow (I have no real idea why when you dealing with a large root ball) you are probably going to want something like a Ditch Plow. Then after...

You get me an everything attachments and I will send you one of our over priced cabellas... Got plenty to spare....

Well not completely tractor related, but as my Diesel is air cooled, I am looking forward to the answer.... I run synthetic on everything, usually from near the beginning of its life. My wife has a Mazda CX-7 (please never buy one). I have been reading that modern cars with turbos tend to...

I am working on putting a 3pt hitch on my tractor, and was thinking of looking for sway bars and such from a broken / used tractor. Anyone know of a source in the PNW. Well, I guess if it is outside of the portland area I am going to have to ship so is there a source nationally? Carl

I have been chasing an oil leak on my mower since I got it. Figured it is coming from the oil filter. I have been taught, and have replaced every oil filter in my life, by hand (at least tigtening). Well, I think my oil flange has a slight warp. It finally took me putting a wrench to the...

To haul diesel in a 50 gallon barrel (plastic food grade) in the back of your pickup? I built a platform to haul water barrels and my fuel barrel around (A metal cage basically that my pickle forks can lift). I have to drive 3 miles to the off road fuel vendor, none of which is on the...

So today I Heard an odd noise at the gas cap.. A burbling.... Pulled the gascap and I clearly had suction.. I know on a gas car this would indicate a blocked vent but what about a diesel tractor,,, If the cap is plugged, where do i get a new one outside of tazwell?

So I am designing a 3pt hitch for my tractor. At the moment, it is going to be very simple, just hydraulic lift up and down. I am also trying to keep the costs down. So my choice is either a Hydraulic cylinder with a servo actuated control (solenoid valve) or an electric actuator...

So today, mowing, I noticed my volt meter reading a low 12.5... Generally I am mid 13's... Well, tinkered around and found that my PTO and my draft control are the culprits... Just wondering if this is normal. I know I am drawing amps with these devices, I just didn't expect to see the...

I need to steal a good idea as mine keep failing miserably. If you could, would you kindly post a picture of what you have come up with for a cup holder. Thanks Carl

That smaw video was a great refresher for me. But now starting to learn cutting and brazing but have yet to find a good video eiypther to buy or ob YouTube. Thoughts?

We are looking at architects and ideas for an inevitable home build. This week we went to see marmol radzner. I love these guys but they have quoted 400 to 600 a square foot for their designs. I guess I could make 10 square feet work:-) But as I was walking out I saw this ranch they did in...

My machine is a much like a skid steer, all implements in front. But at the end of the day we spend a lot of time driving backwards when using a box blade or land plane. So I am designing out a 3PT hitch that would be temporarily installed (needs to be light to be easily removed). I wanted to...

Well, it has happened. My wife is having temporary hand issues and cannot lift the hood on the pt to fuel or service. I have not heard of any of you doing a mod but I have to ask if you have any ideas. Carl

We have had the farm for over 6 years and while my wife loves it, she has had to work hard to get comfortable around the tractor on slopes. Finally this spring the dam seemed to break. I have been in la and she has been maintaining the farm. She has figured out how to attach implements and...

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