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  1. Jarrett

    Ford 6.9 idi vs 7.3 idi vs 7.5L/460

    I'm looking for experience and opinions. I'm in the market for another truck. I'm wanting an F250 or F350 srw from 1980-1994 with either the 6.9 or 7.3 idi diesel, or 7.5L/460 gasser and manual transmission. I may consider a 460 gasser up to their end in 1997. I don't want a powerstroke. I know...
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    Grapple style preference

    I'm trying to decide which style of grapple to get, #1 (root) or #2 (rake/clamshell). I've never used a grapple so I don't have any experience with either style. I've always thought the rake style (#2) would be better, especially for grabbing a big pile of brush. In what situation does each...
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    Would you give up a tractor for a skid steer (CTL)?

    I have a 2003 Kubota L3130 tractor, MFWD with FEL that I bought brand new. It has served me well. It only has ~520 hrs on it. I only use it for personal use around my 5 acre home place plus occasionally doing small projects for family. I've been thinking that a tracked skid steer would suit me...
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    Kubota L3130 Rear Remotes

    I have a Kubota L3130 and will be adding rear remotes to it soon. I haven't decided yet if I'm going with the Kubota kit or a DIY setup. I'm leaning towards the Kubota setup for the clean installation and placement of the levers next to the seat; however, I want to explore all my options...
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    Bionic Blade/Land Plane/Dual Blade Grader Struggles

    I recently bought a bionic blade/land plane/dual blade grader and I'm struggling to get the results I've seen other people get in the videos I've watched. I'm using it to grade my gravel driveway. My biggest problem is I'm not getting the gravel to flow over the 2 blades and get distributed. All...
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    Agrisupply landscape rake tines

    Does anyone know if the landscape rake tines from agrisupply will match in size and shape the tines on a Howse landscape rake? I need to replace 9 tines on mine and the agrisupply tines are less than half the cost of the tines from Howse. 1 Hole Landscape Rake Tine | Agri Supply, 10454
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    Is a Bush Hog 295 too much for my tractor?

    I'm in the market for a 5' bush hog, aka rotary cutter, to replace the Mott 88 flail mower I'm trying to sell. I've run across a Bush Hog 295. The ad as well as the literature from Bush Hog says 35hp minimum. Does anyone run one of these on a Kubota L3130 DT (geared) or similar size/hp...
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    Anyone have (or access to) a small CNC plasma/water jet/laser cutter?

    I'm making a bracket to mount my 15 gal sprayer to my ZTR mower and I need some steel sheet cut out. I already have some material and can do it myself with the few tools that I have (portaband, grinder, etc.), but I don't really have the time to spend on cutting these out. I got prices from a...
  9. Jarrett

    Main Lug or Main Breaker to feed shop?

    Need some help here. I'm planning to run power to my detached shop soon (hopefully). When we built the house, I spoke to the power co. and asked the best way to prepare for bringing power to my shop. I wanted 200A for the house and 100 or more to the shop. They sold me a Milbank 320A meter...
  10. Jarrett

    How much should I offer for this toolbar?

    A coworker of mine is cleaning out her dad's old barn. She has this toolbar that I'm interested in. It's missing one of the lower lift pins, which is a minor thing. Other than that it looks to be in great shape. I wish it would be a solid bar, but I'm sure it will be fine for anything I'll ever...
  11. Jarrett

    Just got a new BOB-CAT ZTR

    I got a surprise birthday gift yesterday. It's a BOB-CAT FastCat Pro with a 52" cut and 22hp Kawasaki FX series engine. I'm looking forward to trying it out this weekend. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/YGBjjAPEk0CPZP30yYDg0g?feat=directlink
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    Bought a Flail Mower

    I bought a used flail mower this past weekend. It's a Mott Model 88 Utility. It's in pretty good shape. I gave $700 for it. All but one bearing feel smooth with no play. The bad bearing is the one on the end of the extension shaft at the drive pulley. The housing for that pulley is broken...
  13. Jarrett

    7' Finishing Mower with L3130

    Does anyone use a 7' finishing mower with a 3130? I've been shopping for a finishing mower and was planning to get a 6', but I was wondering how a 7' performed with the 25 PTO HP of a 3130.
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    What is a good bedroom size?

    My wife and I will be building a house soon. I drew my own house plans and now I'm concerned I made the 2 kid's bedrooms too small. I've seen some other plans and also measured bedrooms in other houses and my bedrooms are smaller. They are both 10'6" x 12' inside walls. Each room has an entry...
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    Semi-auto .22 rifle recommendations

    I have an old Marlin .22 bolt action which I like just fine, but I've been wanting a semi-auto. It seems like the Ruger 10/22 and Marlin M60 are the 2 most popular rifles. I've read that the Marlin may be a little more accurate right out of the box, but the Ruger can be modified in any way...
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    1984 Toyota truck fuse block diagram

    I'm trying to find some information for a coworker. He has a 1984 4x4 Toyota truck and he's trying to find a fuse block diagram so he'll know what each fuse is for. There's nothing in the truck or the manual that he has (Haynes) that shows it. Does anyone know of an online source to find this?
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    How well do you know Husqvarna chainsaws?

    I know this is a shot in the dark and I'm hoping for a miracle, but can anyone ID this model of chainsaw? It's pretty old and has no model # on it. There's just a serial number on the little metal tag (107150). Any ideas? Picasa Web Albums - Jarrett - Chainsaw Picasa Web Albums - Jarrett -...
  18. Jarrett

    Took the PE exam.....and got a new job.

    I finally took the professional engineering exam on Friday to be able to get my professional engineering license. I'm hoping to find out around Christmas if I passed. If not I'll be hitting the books again to take it in April. I think I did OK on it. I did have to make some guesses there at...
  19. Jarrett

    Work Boot Info/Opinions

    I'll be buying some work boots in the next couple months. I've never had any real work boots, only some Dr. Martens (non-industrial) that I've used as work boots. The big problem I have is I wear a size 15 (tennis shoes). The biggest size boot I've found (so far) is 14 and they're just too...
  20. Jarrett

    3525 Exhaust Silencer/resonator

    A friend of mine has a 3525 and tore the tailpipe and silencer/resonator off right past the muffler, mangling it pretty good. I'm calling it a silencer or resonator for lack of a better term. What's it really called? Anyway, is it really necessary to have that part on there? It's not any...
  21. Jarrett

    Victor torch regulators

    I have a Victor SR 450D oxygen regulator that is in need of repair. I ran across a CSR 450D for a good price and was just wondering what the difference is between the two. As best I can tell from victor's website it looks like the C just means the gauges are colored. Does anyone know any...
  22. Jarrett

    Sony Vaio laptop help needed...

    I have a Sony Vaio PCG-7F1L laptop that keeps shutting down when the screen is opened wide enough for normal use. If I barely crack it open enough to turn the power button on it will come on but as soon as I open the screen more it will shut off completely. Sometimes though, it won't even come...
  23. Jarrett

    Northern Tool Welding Helmet

    Does anyone have this welding helmet from Northern Tool? It has a very quick response time and a very attractive price. Also, what are the pro's & con's you've experienced with a solar only welding helmet?
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    245 Parts diagram

    My boss has a 1980-something Massey 245 and he needs some steering parts. Does anyone know where (online) I can get a parts diagram of the steering setup?
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    Is this a 9n?

    One of my coworkers brought some pics of his Dad's tractor that he'll be selling soon. They think it's a 9n. Can anyone verify that by looking at these pics? Also, any idea what brand the bush hog is? I realize that may be kind of difficult, with all the mods/repairs done to it.
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    Is this worth $75?

    I found a local classified ad for this 6' grader box. The guy wants $75 for it. As you can see from the picture it needs some welding done to make it useable. It could use even more work to make it stronger etc. I can do all of that myself. It's obviously a homemade job. Would you give $75...
  27. Jarrett

    Air Tool Manuals (Craftsman Professional 1/2" drive Impact Wrench)

    I just bought a Craftsman Professional 1/2" drive Impact Wrench from a pawn shop and it didn't come with an owners manual. I was wondering if anyone knew of a way for me to find one online. The model number is 19864. I'm thinking about going into a Sears store and asking if they would copy...
  28. Jarrett

    Video Camera Recommendations

    The wife and I are looking to get a video camera. I don't know much about them. I thought I wanted one that records straight to DVD. However, after looking at them a little online I learned that the DVD's aren't good if you want to do any video editing. I'd like that ability. So, I guess it's...
  29. Jarrett

    Victor Cutting Torch

    I found a Victor cutting torch & handle at a pawn shop. The torch is model CA2460, which according to Victor's website is a heavy duty one. I couldn't tell what model the handle was. According to the Victor website the CA2460 only works with the 315 torch handle. Overall it looks in good...
  30. Jarrett

    Actron OBDII Scanners

    Are the higher end Actron OBDII scanners any good? The ones I'm talking about sell for about $179 & $229 at a local AutoZone, not the ones that just read/erase codes. They claim to read live sensor data, not just codes etc. The reason I'm asking is my wife's Taurus is having some issues but it...
  31. Jarrett

    Dimensions of structural steel shapes

    Does anyone know of a website that shows the dimensions of structural steel shapes (angles, I-beams, tubing, etc.). A downloadable pdf would be fantastic, but just a website showing the dimensions. I've done some google searches, but came up empty. I have several engineering books from...
  32. Jarrett

    Agri-Supply catalog?

    I've tried to order an Agri-Supply catalog on their website. After entering my information, a messagebox pops up asking for a log on ID and password. Am I supposed to register somehow just to get a catalog?
  33. Jarrett

    MAC AW434 Impact Wrench

    I found a MAC AW434 Impact Wrench (I think it's AW434...only the _W4_4 are legible) at the Pawn Shop next to work. It's well used. The F/R switch moves etc. They want $29.95 for it. I think I'll go back and see if they'll hook it up to a compressor so I can make sure it works. Anyone have...
  34. Jarrett

    Trailer for sale on craigslist.com

    I really really really wish I could buy it since it's just what I need. Unfortunately the "boss" said we can't get it right now, so I'm letting you guys know about it. Someone in the New Orleans area is selling a 20' PJ Trailers HD car hauler for $1900. This seems like a pretty good price. I...
  35. Jarrett

    Earlier than expected, but very much welcome...

    Our baby girl decided she couldn't wait any longer and decided to join us nearly 3 weeks early. Sarah Ann Lambert Born November 30, 2006 6lb 13.6oz 19 3/4" long
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    4' Wide Roll Up Garage Door?

    I'm thinking of building a small 8'x10' storage shed. Basically like what Home Depot etc. sell. I'd like a small roll up garage type door though. I haven't been able to contact any door sellers yet, but so far the smallest I've seen is 5' wide. I know they make smaller ones, I've seen them...
  37. Jarrett

    Visual Basic 6.0

    Can anyone recommend a good book for learning Visual Basic. I'd like to create a few programs for some stuff at work. I've created some VBA stuff to run inside excel, but I'd like to make them stand alone applications. The book I'm using is old and very confusing.
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    TSC Catalog?

    Does TSC have a catalog? I saw on their website they don't do mail orders so I doubt they'd have a catalog. What's the "Blue Book" they mention on their site that can be picked up in the store? The nearest TSC is in Texas. I can look online at their products, but I'm still kinda old...
  39. Jarrett

    Gotta love the Craftsman Club...

    I'm a big fan of Craftsman tools (mainly Mechanics tools). Anyhow, I've been wanting to get a new 1/2" drive torque wrench that went up to 250 ft-lbs. The Craftsman Digitork sells for $109.99 I've been putting it off waiting for it to go on sale. Same thing with the 16 pc. 3/4" drive ratchet...
  40. Jarrett

    Large format color plotters

    I work for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and I've been assigned a task to research some color plotters. We currently use an Océ 9400 plotter for our black and white stuff and we have an old crappy HP DesignJet 650C color plotter that works better as a paper waster. ...
  41. Jarrett

    Trenching project

    I'm in the process of setting up our new mobile home. I have to run the electrical underground from the meter pole to the home. It's only about 30'. It has to be at least 18" deep to the top of the 2" conduit so I figure I need to go about 21"+ deep. We've been getting rain nearly every day...
  42. Jarrett

    Installing mobile home skirting

    My wife and I are in the process of buying a mobile home. The dealer wants $650 for the skirting installed. I'm a pretty handy guy. I used to work in my Dad's cabinet shop, I've done alot of carpenter work, and I've done a good bit of vinyl siding work. I don't think I'd have a problem doing...
  43. Jarrett

    Look what my landlord got today...

    My landlord got tired of having to repair any of his 3 tractors (John Deere) before he could use them so he sold them and bought a new one. I had my 3130 here one day last year and ever since then he's wanted a new one. He does have a BX 1850 but only uses it to mow the yard. Only has the...
  44. Jarrett

    Repairing an air compressor...

    My dad bought a 60gal/7hp Husky air compressor from Home Depot in 2002. He used it in his cabinet shop for 2 years until the compressor burnt up (probably from a lack of maintenance, i.e. oil). He was in a bind so he just bought a new Craftsman Professional. The old one has just been sitting...
  45. Jarrett

    Got a new project: Bush Hog Rotary Cutter

    I picked up a new project this past weekend. I've been wanting to get a rotary cutter (aka down here, "bush hog") :). With us trying to save some money to buy a place the wife wasn't too crazy about spending much money on one, I decided to ask my great uncle if he'd be interested in selling...
  46. Jarrett

    Land purchasing questions

    My wife and I are looking at buying some land, 2-5 acres (more if possible, but land here is outrageous). Our intentions would be to put a mobile home on it and in 10 or so years build our house. If we were to purchase the land and finance it longer than the 10 yrs. (say 15 or maybe 20), would...
  47. Jarrett

    Valentines Day

    I know this is completely off topic of TBN, but I need some help. This will be the first Valentines Day for me and the wife as husband and wife. I have no idea what to get her. I'd like to do something besides the usual flowers etc. We have a "date" set already, but I need a gift idea. We...
  48. Jarrett

    Now I realize the importance of brush guards

    I was pushing a pile of brush and limbs together with the fel and trying to mash it down when I drove too far into the pile. I guess a stick reached out and touch the corner lens/reflector. It pushed the whole light assembly over too. I was able to straighten that out. I picked up a new lens...
  49. Jarrett

    Are there any Tractor magazines?

    Does anyone know of any kind of tractor magazines kind of like the car and truck magazines? I've found a few online (Classic Tractor, Old Tractor, Tractor & Machinery) but they all seem to focus on antique, vintage, older tractors etc. I'm looking for something dealing with newer tractors and...
  50. Jarrett

    Category 1 3pt hitch specifications

    I've done some searching and can't seem to find what the standard specifications for a 3 point hitch are. What I'm looking for is the distance between the lift arm pins and the height of the toplink pin in ralation to the lift arm pins. I'm planning to build a 3pt hitch receiver and just want...
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