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I'm sure many will take offense to this post but it needs to be said. Current medications are keeping folks alive well beyond their expiration date. What is your game plan? Hopefully it is not to expect your children to change your diapers and bath you. Adult heath care is ridiculously expensive...

A neighbor stopped by this morning to borrow my hose bib water pressure gauge and out of curiosity I hooked it up to the unregulated side of my place and it was 150PSI ! He lives down the hill from me so his pressure would be even higher. It is likely a lot of you would love a little more water...

I have several nice small bottles I was planning to use to make a colorful pepper vinegar table dispensers as a small thank you gift for party hosts, etc. First problem I ran into is I cannot find the super small peppers traditional used. So I have a few questions: - Is it worth the trouble...

I only trailer my tractor two or three times a year and it seems every time I do I spend an hour trying to secure the front chains. Last time I came up with a solution I have yet to try, do you see any safety or other issues? There are two factory 3/8" holes one on each side of the front frame...

Asking anyone with an all steel 6x10, 6x12 single axle utility trailer if they can be easily moved by hand? I have a 7x18 aluminum car hauler and am looking for a smaller trailer for my UTV but if they are too heavy to be easily moved by hand why spend the money. Thanks

My bathroom project time line has stretched well past my planned completion date but finally have the drywall up and ready to setup for the tile. I'm consistently amazed on how many different opinions there are on how to install a product that has been in use for years. OEM instructions...

Even if oil change hours/mileage are not met my service manuals recommend yearly oil changes as a minimum. If using modern high quality synthetic oils does anyone see a reason this is necessary? None of the vehicles are still under warranty. Not sure I'm comfortable not changing oil at least...

Over the years, there has been a lot of discussion on how to secure your equipment, myself included, but I just did a search, and what I found was mostly second hand stories about stolen tractors. Has anyone on TBN actually had a tractor stolen? If so would you share some details and/or...

I need a battery for my JD LX279 riding lawnmower, the factory battery is 500 CCA, really??? I have a 160HP Yamaha that uses a 300CCA battery, a Kawasaki 24HP Cub Zero Turn that uses a 230CCA "cheap" mower battery, and for some reason JD says I need a $150 full size battery for a 17HP Kawasaki...

This is off topic but couldn't find a better place to post my question - I was a fan of the Deadliest Catch until they made it a drama-queen competition but they are running a marathon over the holidays so ended up watching a few episodes. My question is: How does the crab pot "block" work? I...

Went out to pick up the tractor for servicing yesterday and found we have a new resident in our small pond at the back of our property. Not sure how many beavers there are but most of the trees we wanted to keep have been killed. Never would have guessed there were beavers in the area as I have...

Still trudging along with my master bath redo, I am about ready to hang drywall and was planning on using water resistant green-board on both the ceiling and walls. Unfortunately no one locally carries 5/8" thick green-board. This leaves me two options, go with 1/2" green board on the ceiling or...

$7/gallon rebate limited to 4-gals per household. Thru 31 December.

I was thinking back on mistakes I made as a new tractor owner and was curious if there are common mistakes maybe new owners could benefit from hearing. Do your best to list your first three mistakes in ascending order that could have resulted in serious injury or equipment damage. Here are mine...

I am remolding a bathroom and after tearing down the drywall I found some dry rot on the top framing plate where the sink vent goes through the ceiling. Got up onto the roof and found five of the six vent boots have dry rotted which allows water to run down the pipe. My roof is less than...

Anyone find a lightweight dust mask they would recommend? I'm not talking toxic fumes, just grinding dust, attic dust, etc. I have never liked and therefore don't use the paper disposable ones, I would need to wear safety glasses at the same time.

I'm getting a large collection of worn-out mower blades. Every-time I decide to toss them into the recycle bin I remember they were about $15 each and think maybe I'll take up knife making. Anyone have a cool idea?

My generator is rated at 30-amps and has a 120/240 L14-20 4-prong locking connector, reading the Owners manual and looking at the wiring schematic it is not clear to me how much amperage each 120v leg will provide. Is each leg rated to 20-amps, 10-amps or is the total combined limited at...

I have read both sides on the web but since I have never pulled a gooseneck I don't know. It seems to me because the pivot point is so far forward you would need to swing much wider in turns or when backing up to keep the trailer in the lane. How is this more maneuverable?

Yesterday it started raining while I was RC our property and I noticed my eyes where starting to burn, long story short, I figured out my engine seemed to be blowing more black smoke than usual, not a lot, but I assume the heavy air was not letting it disperse like it usually would. Engine oil...

Not sure why but this year we are experiencing a huge population of black ants, not sure of the type but I would typically call them sugar-ants. They are very small and do not seem to bite or if they do you can't feel it. There are literally 1000's of this ants everywhere, the only good thing is...

I have been looking for a smaller utility trailer and have noticed some manufacturers mount the jack stand away from the coupler even if there is a mounting hole. One manufacturer even offers this as an "option." What am I missing, I cannot think of a reason why?

I already have an 18' car hauler but it is to big to keep in my back yard and it is a 100-mile round trip to pick it up from where I keep it so I am looking at a 5.5x12 foot utility trailer to haul my mower or UTV. I have rented a 6x12 utility trailer from TSC and discovered my mower deck drags...

4-Cycle Kawasaki engine has 700+ hours on it, I have performed regular oil changes. About 50-hours ago I noticed on initial cold startup it blew blue smoke for a few seconds, no big concern likely a little valve wear was letting oil into the cylinders. However, during last two startups the blue...

Has anyone filed and won a small claims suit against a dealership? My son vehicle started randomly dying and leaving him stranded, I did some research and decided I did not have the diagnostic tools to resolve the problem and told him to take it to a dealership as they were best equipped to...

I'm using Hardy backer board on both the walls and floor of a walk-in shower. My "custom built" house apparently meant they were very creative at cutting corners and I found I have 24" OC framing in my interior walls. My thought was I will just install plywood over the studs to add more rigidity...

A more honest title would be simple minds are easily amazed :) I have for years fought with securing cheap tarps in place covering a load when hauling trash in the back of a pickup truck. Seems no matter what I did I would be stopping once or twice on the way to the landfill to secure the tarp...

This isn't tractor related but I know many of you are experienced DIY and/or professional contractors. I am remodeling our master bathroom and installing a large walk-in shower where the previous owners had a large whirlpool tub. The problem is there is an outside window where the back wall of...

Likely beating a dead-horse but I am not sure why manufacturers use these type of charts. What does the arrow mean, anything above the last temp, good to the next temp, or try and interpolate the temp the arrow point ends at. This is for an air cooled 17HP Kawasaki engine and 10w30 and 10w40 are...

I posted the general problem with my lawn tractor in the Lawn and Garden forum but have not gotten an answer to my final question, hopefully I will get a response. I believe I have isolated the problem as I have eliminated low voltage and/or amps, wiring, interlocks, or seized engine. When the...

It seems most of my repair work is either on trailer lighting or lawn equipment, I have a JD LX279 Lawn Tractor with a Kawasaki 17HP engine with about 600hrs on the Hobbs, I replaced the starter 2-years ago. Engine started and ran fine after being in the shed all winter, changed blades and...

Scared the **** out of myself yesterday because I thought I was going to roll, it happened so fast it was over before I fully comprehended what was going on. Last weekend I had hooked my RC up after it had sat all winter for the first mow of the year, something I have done dozens of times. After...

I have a Smith W200 blow torch setup I have not used for years until recently I used it to heat some metal for bending. I adjusted the mixture until I got a nice even 1/4" blue flame from the tip and was able to quickly heat 3/4" metal to cherry red and bend it. Before I shut the gas off I hit...

How do you get more than one use out of the new any-angle spray cans? Use to be you could turn them upside down and clear the nozzle and they would be good for months of storage. After finding several of nearly full cans of paint and primer unusable I actually read the instructions which...

The wood chipper I am rebuilding has a badly bent feeder control arm made from thin wall 1" square tubing. Originally I was going to try and reheat and straighten but in addition to being bent and twisted the mounting bolt holes are badly wallowed. The simplest solution will be to remove the...

We (my wife:) is mowing about 4-acres of grass at three separate locations, one property has drainage ditches alongside the road with a couple steep slopes that will get your attention. I am on my third deck and have a few hundred hours on my trusty JD Garden tractor but looking to replace it...

Has anyone had a house removed from their property I am interested in lessons learned. Our family estate includes land and an abandoned house that is no longer insurable or inhabitable. None of the family members have any desire to live in the house and even if they did repairs would greatly...

I'm in the middle of repairing my well pump PVC plumbing which for the first time in 10-years froze and cracked. The well is rarely used so I am not in a hurry which has left me with time to over engineer the repair. I have been siphoning liquid from tanks and irrigation ditches since I was...

I have a large wood chipper with an old 4" round x 16" long straight muffler that is extremely loud when running at operating RPM's. The muffler is likely worn/rusted out and I was wondering if anyone would have a recommendation for a quieter replacement. I can buy basically the same muffler at...

My 16' tandem trailer tires are shot, I am done with ST trailer tires and looking for recommendations for economical LT tires. I can have them mounted and balance for $15/wheel so don't need to use a tire dealer. Size is 225/75 15" looking for radials. Appreciate advice on durable tires at a...

What value is gained by these ridicules CL ads, I can't believe anyone responds to them. Are these POS being paid for every ad or just stupidity run amuck? GulfStream&^% business Jet like knew 550 model low hours #### won't last long at $3000.

This is concerns residential water supply but I believe it qualifies as a Hydraulic question. I want to T my main water supply line with one side going to the house and the other to irrigate the yard. The house side will be pressure regulated at 60psi, the yard side will not and line pressure...

For some time I have been considering buying a 40-foot container to store and secure some expensive vehicles and parts I keep at our uninhabited property. We have only had one break-in in the last 8-years but I'm afraid a $9K UTV might be too tempting for some to leave be. Here are my...

Today I damaged the passenger running board on my ML handicap van using a fast food drive thru. Some mental giant had decided to use an 8" concrete curb to protect a flower bed that for some strange reason kept getting run over by inconsiderate drivers using the drive through. It could have been...

Over the last several weeks I have spent over $14K remodeling a house purchased for my elderly parents to live in. Because I am in a hurry did get it finished I hired contractors to do work I could do myself and also figured professionals would do a better job than I could. Other than the HVAC...

Anyone paid to have a house moved? I found a small 1940 house that would work great as a "vacation" home on my property, it is approximately 21' Wide by 38" long and 14' tall at the peak. Distance is about 60 miles from point A to B and is a straight shot by interstate but since I have never...

Been having allot of plumbing problems lately and yesterday I am afraid I found a major one. I'm going to have the septic tank pumped tomorrow but I am wondering if it could be something more serious and what you would check. The 25 year old house is new to me so I do not know when the tank was...

Want to test the water :) to see what the TBN pool of knowledge advises. 10+ years ago when my FIL passed my wife and I where left with a 1 acre parcel of land in the North GA mountains, the property had an old single wide trailer and a well. The single wide was falling apart and I had it...

My RC cat 1 pins are about 4" long which leaves about 2" of slop on each side of the lift arm ball. Should the pins be shorter, could be a coincidence but it seems like I have been loosening up nuts and bolts lately, had one of the pins on the RC fall off and the right lift arm came loose where...

I seem to doing allot of plumbing lately - I just completed ripping out the master bath in a house I purchased for my parents, both need the walk-in sit down type shower. I am going to hire out the drywall and tile work but I need to install a new shower faucet and hope someone can recommend a...

Our county water pressure routinely runs 100-110psi and I have recorded surges as high as 120. Calls to the utility dept. result in a service crew coming out throwing a leaky pressure gauge on a hose bib and telling me it is only 95psi which is below the 120psi maximum which would result in them...

Looking for a durable less expensive solution for B&B siding than using all wood. I have never worked with cement siding but was considering using the Hardie planks mounted vertically for the board and using cedar for the battens. The plank is spec'd at .312" thick which I am sure has allot of...

Do MM mower blades spin faster than rear PTO finish mower blades? 540 vs. 2100 RPM or does the MM gear box simply reduce the speed? I think you can get a better cut with a faster spinning blade based on commercial lawn mowers but I think does not make it true.

Yesterday while finishing up some mowing I noticed starting in both forward and reverse seemed to require more pedal than normal. At first I thought I had left the parking brake on as I occasionally do but that was not the case. Once the tractor starts moving operating speeds seem normal...

Many of us have or will build sheds, garages even houses. For future builds I highly recommend you look at the Huber ZIP System based on my personal experience. Last year I started well pump house project knowing full well it would be several months before I completed it. Part of the project was...

Tried to post in the classified but looks like only equipment listings. Appears Private listings were shut down. Please move or delete if not allowed. Lightly used 12v grease gun, battery, charger ands case. Everything works, $60 plus shipping. Consolidating to Milwaukee cordless M18 Tools Thanks

Slightly off topic but I am sure someone on this forum knows the answer. My widowed sister's SUV quit last month and I am trying help her, she doesn't want any car payments and has a limited budget but enough I am sure I can find a reliable replacement. I have not purchased a used car from a...

Yesterday on the interstate, driving to the lake to enjoy the day on the water, I had a catastrophic failure of the drivers side tire on my double PWC single axle trailer. Not any fun at 65MPH but fortunately I was pulling it with my truck and not the SUV, I was miles from an exit and could not...

Thought I would share Sears Technical Bulletin on trouble-shooting Water Heaters. Yesterday I was working in the garage and noticed a pool of water emerging from my WH closet and found my tank had apparently failed and was leaking a profuse amount of water. Turned the water off, shut off the gas...

Moments, levers and arms, oh my.... Trying to determine if my temporary scaffolding is likely to send me to the hospital, If I have a 2x6 lag screwed to the sheds framing and the screws shear strength is combined 700lbs how far past the screws (inches) can I place the walk plank and not break...

Has anyone else noticed these new batteries seem to fail much more frequently than the old lead acid? Allot of information on the web but based on my personal experience it seems like I am replacing at least one every year in one of my toys. It seems they do not like being fully discharged and...

Neighbor asked me if I would consider removing tree roots from his yard left after he had several hard wood stumps removed. I have a 4WD, 4K LBS, 40 HP tractor with a MD 6' box-blade, is it up to the task? The ground is fairly soft and the largest roots are about 2 - 3" diameter. I know "try...

Fuel, air and spark how hard could it be? Hoping someone has some experience with the Lawn-Boy 4600 Push mower, two-stroke, single cylinder. I bought this new in 1982 and used it for 16-years and it ran before I put it in storage in 1998. A few weeks ago a was looking for a better solution than...

I need to attach a terminal lug to the end of a new 1/2" winch cable and the end result should be as pictured. Any concerns with brazing the lug on with a brass rod? Can I just use my cutting torch (sans blast) to heat it up without damaging the cable? It has been 35 years since I last brazed so...

This may be old news for many but last week it dawned on me I was only being bothered by biting flies in very specific areas. Walking along side my pond there are only two small areas where they try and bite. Anyone know why they stick to these areas and can they be killed or encouraged to find...

I have read literally hundreds of articles and reviews on oils and still can't seem to get my brain around the logic of using a heavy weight oil for hotter outside air temps. Why would you use 10w-30 for -20F thru 100F and 15w-40 for -10F thru 120F? I understand the lower cold startup winter...

Just finished mowing with my RC and was heading back to park the tractor when the left side cat 1 pin came off. Pretty silly as I had just cleaned, lubricated and painted the RC but apparently to stupid to check the nuts to see if they were tight. Lesson learned, but now I have a badly bent 5'...

I use a 16' BP aluminum car hauler only 1-2 times a year to haul my 5,000 pound CUT. Typically I think I should put some blocks under the back of the trailer to keep it from lifting up the back of the truck when unloading and typically I end up just driving off without the support. Any reason...

I'm looking at buying 17 concrete road barriers which measure 2x2x6-foot I can use for future projects I have in mind. However, my tractor FEL will not lift the weight and my trailer can only handle 2 of them at a time due to their length. The best I have come up with is to rent a large backhoe...

After years of trolling CL I finally found and bought a lightly used 4" 13HP commercial grade pump for a great price. No hoses were included and looking online I was disappointed the see the hoses can run a few hundred dollars. Purpose of the pump will be pond maintenance with the intent of...

Anyone have lessons learned? In the past my mortgage bank has always taken care of the paperwork and insured the required inspections are completed. Online research seems to indicate a closing attorney would fulfill this role but I wonder how to determine if they know what they are doing. Do...

Removing them is easy enough as gravity does most the work, replacing them is another story. Here is my solution, it is easy, very stable, and provides great access, your opinions may very :) With the top-link disconnected I used the FEL and ROPS to raise the rear of the deck (FEL down lifts RC...

I am amazed, not really, on the disagreement amongst installers on the best way to install metal roofing panels on top of sheathing. So what does TBN folks have to say. Existing construction not changing so not allot of value in this thread to discuss why it is better to not use sheathing under...

I'm guessing you folks know your tires. I have worn out my BFG 285/75/16 ATs and am looking at Cooper ST Max 255/85/16, because they are 1" narrower and a tad taller. I drive about 60/40 paved and dirt roads and pull a 6K trailer routinely. Opinions? Thanks

This section should be named welding and fabrication so forgive me if I am off topic. A very smart manager once told me never side track a project trying to achieve perfection which is something I struggle with at all levels. That being said I am not building a satellite and am wondering when...

Building a small shed 6x8 and was going to sheath the outside walls in 1/2" OSB. Typical siding for walls osb is 7/16" so I was going thicker to improve rigidity of the structure. However, after reading the extremely poor manufacturer installation instructions I see hardie board needs to be...

I am going to modify a Warn winch to be used with my 3-point hitch, I am using Class III hitch tubing for part of the project so here is the question. If I am going to weld 2" OD tubing into a 2" square receiver do I need to be concerned on how deep the 2" OD is inserted before welding? My...

My 37618 Bosch 18v drill I have used for several years has gotten weak. it has started stalling when drilling soft metal and I can even stop the motor by gripping the chuck with my hand. Batteries are fully charged and one of them is only a few months old. Today I pulled the brushes and they...

Finished the last mow of the season this weekend and while cleaning my JD LX6 I noticed the skid shoes are almost worn through at the leading edge. Although a bit rusty (surface) and a few dents I believe this LX6 still has many years of service left if I can replace them before I start damaging...

Would like to flush and refill today and I do not have a manual nor does my gear box have a dip stick or fill level hole. I would certainly appreciate if someone could give some idea how many ounces of oil it takes to fill the LX6 gear box to the correct level.

Having decided to relocate and enlarge my well pump house I am trying to figure out how best to provide electricity inside the shed. Currently my pump is powered from an outside breaker box connected directly to the meter. It is a 200-amp main service so I have plenty of capacity so here are my...

Based on comments from TBN members and digging around on the always factual internet, I have decided to place my well pump house about 50ft from my well. Summarizing previous discussions this will allow better access to my well if it needs a pump replaced, well house can be large enough for a...

The property we are building our retirement home has a 20+ year old well that sat idle for last 5 of those years. Once I got the pump wired back up the it provides about 15gpm. If I do not run the pump for a few days it pumps muddy water for about 30 seconds and then runs clear. Water was tested...

It has been a bad week for my projects. Using a brand new Dewalt round head 20-degree nailer to frame the floor for a small shed and it just stopped firing nails. Re-adjusted the nose depth, checked for jams, air pressure steady at 110psi. Less than 200 nails through this $250 dollar tool and...

The rules for this forum are rather narrow but I will try and stay between the lines. I have been using MS products for 30+ years because they met my needs. 5-years ago I purchased Office 2010 pro plus from an online reseller. Installed and registered the software with no issues but last month...

Looking for a reality check when dealing with county inspectors. Ask questions or just ask forgiveness. Starting construction of our retirement home and first hoop is watershed approval. Being of sound mind and body I can comprehend the documented requirements to prevent the possible...

Last weekend while I was westbound I saw a 40' Box Truck (eastbound right lane) and a Semi Tractor trailer (eastbound passing lane) collide. I did not see what caused the accident only the results. Box truck went off the right side of the interstate and the Semi went into the center median. Both...

Reconfiguring the exhaust on a wood chipper I'm restoring, what size muffler should I use for a 70HP JD non-turbo engine for the best results? Shorter and fatter or longer and thinner? e.g. 8" by 12" or 4" by 16"

I have been working on a woodchipper on and off for the last several months and replaced the JD Diesel engine with a used one. Have everything hooked up and it runs great but I cannot find anywhere to connect the PCV hose coming from the valve cover. I would expect this should attach somewhere...

I spend way too much time "shopping" on the internet and have found some great deals but not sure I would want that legacy written on my headstone. My question is why so many sellers seem incapable of posting a clear listing, is there a reason or is it just stupidity? There are three basic...

I want to grade a 20' by 40' slope to reach level for a shipping container, to do this I need to remove a good bit of clay under grass as the top of slope is about 18" higher than the lower. I have a 4,000lbs, 36hp CUTS, an FEL and a heavy 6' Box-blade with rippers. I have never used the BB and...

After getting prepared to build a well cover it occurred to me I still need to run at least a couple underground waterlines for a future house and a yard spigot. Seems simple enough for the simple minded but I am cursed with over thinking everything. Currently my well pump has a 1.25" PVC ball...

Expensive stuff but I know allot of folks use it. Here is a deal for $4.75 shipping for 1-Gallon. Cheapest I could find, I am not a TDI club member but selected "start now" and it gave me the discount. Diesel Fuel Lube

I need to mix some several bags of concrete to create a small foundation for a well house and I was planning on buying a PTO Mixer until I read many comments from fellow TBN members. I foresee using this many times over the years so durability and function are important. Most of the threads are...

My cold must be effecting the brain cells, I think I have the basic gest but the teeter-totter effect is messing with me. Assuming a 10,000lbs equally dispersed fixed load, a 40-ft. trailer and a single axle. If the axle was located at 24' it would be bearing 9,000lbs the hitch would have...

Merry Xmas Everyone! Hope to start building our vacation/retirement home in a couple months, just finishing up with minor changes to the building plans. House will be 1.5 story with full walkout (exposed walls will be covered with natural stone) basement, standard wood framing and I am trying...

My Two Mean Machines. Yesterday I moving my ski to another trailer without getting wet and thought it made a great picture. I am always impressed with the versatility and utility of this relative inexpensive attachment, they get used far more then my bucket. Happy Holidays!

Great for determining height of slope, wall, fence etc. Bought one yesterday, not sure why they have it for $25 when everywhere else is $50. May not last long. Bosch GR16

Getting close to finalizing building plans for a home we are building on some vacation/retirement property we have owned for several years. I have asked allot of questions on this and other forums and am always grateful for the shared knowledge. Before I ask the designer to finalize our floor...

Bought this aluminum trailer used and it was obvious the original tongue had been replaced but the price was good and it seemed secure. Before loading it I replaced all the attaching bolts with new Grade 8 hdwr and in the process observed the holes did not show any wear. I have used the trailer...

How much oil pressure would you see during cranking with no fuel? Reason I am asking is to determine how I need to wire a low oil pressure shut off on an old school JD 80HP diesel with no oil pressure gauge.The shutoff switch has open contacts when the pressure is below 10psi and they close...

I am rebuilding a large wood-chipper and there are several mounting points that are badly bent and I would like to straighten. Since this are part of a large metal chassis and are very thick (see pics) I believe they will need allot of heat to get cherry red for bending. I have full size...

Hello I am rebuilding an old Morbark 12" wood-chipper and after replacing the engine I found an issue with the hydraulics. The two feed rollers turn forward and reverse when the control valve is activated but stall when even a small limb is fed into the rollers. Called Morbark technical support...

Rebuilding a 12" wood chipper and bought a complete 4239D to replace the blown motor. Installed it and was happy to find it fired up and runs great. Don't want run it too long without temp and oil pressure gauges but unsure where the oil pressure sender should be installed. I have an engine...

What types of bits do you metal mavens typically use with your hand drills? Here is my recent experience drilling 12 1/4" holes in 3/8" mild steel: Dewalt Cobalt ($$$) Cut well but broke three bits in 5 holes Irwin Black Oxide ($) Dulled quickly but managed to complete the remaining 7 holes...

Rebuilding an 25-year old Morbark Wood Chipper, engine needed replacement so I have never seen it run. Seller said he used it once in the last 10-years before the engine blew. Do I need to drain and flush the system before putting power to it? Simple system, reservoir is about a 15-gal vertical...

Lubing some fittings as I have done 100's of times before and all of a sudden grease starts emerging from a previously unseen hole on the grease gun. Disassembly seemed to indicate this particular hole was there to relieve excess pressure. Sure enough no grease was getting thru the hose. I found...

This year we will have our few acres paid off and hope to start building. Initially, right after we closed on the property, we went out and paid for house plans and had local inspectors do all the pre-build inspections. After selecting a contractor we liked, I was in disbelief when he quoted...

Would like to build a portable water trailer with 75-100 PSI at the nozzle. What I have is: Trailer 275 gallon tank Electric Generator Hose and Nozzle Purpose would be to water livestock and fire control. Assume an electric water pump and fittings is all I would need but unsure if the pump...

Recently bought an MX6 (RC) at an auction and did not notice it had cat 2 pins. I have a cat 1 3-point and have been unable to find off-shelf replacement pins. 3.5" of length on the thread side "might" work, 4"+ would be better but after much internet searching, nothing. Link Pins listed as...

I have grown tired of dragging chain around and it coming undone and would like to try a choker cable. Started to order one from Baileys and see there are several choices. I have narrowed it down to two, the 3/8" @ 14,000 pound rating and the 1/2" @ 26,000. I will be mostly pulling southern pine...

There must be a simple answer but is beyond me. I decided I wanted a full walk-in shower and toilet in my barn. Plumbing drain and water supply lines will need to be set before the cement pad is poured and I have no idea how this should be done as there is less than 1/2" margin for error with...

I have a 100+ small pine trees (2-4" diameter) I want to remove, some around my pond are not conducive to pulling out with a longer chain. I have a very heavy duty 3-point 2" trailer hitch adapter and my thought was using this with a short chain I could lift the pine stump out of the ground...

Needed 24 ball bearings to repair my RC drive shaft. OEM wanted $1 each bought 100 for $7 + $6 priority shipping, they arrived in 3-days. Ball Bearings online:Buy VXB bearing online

I requested a quote for a 30x40 pad and told the contractor I would take care of the grading as I have a BB and tractor. After thinking about this I realize having a BB is not the same as knowing how to use one. The ground is gently sloping and I estimative is 1-foot higher on the uphill side to...

Hello All - There is a 2000 Case 360 for sale in my area and it looks like just what I need for laying water and electric lines and digging foundation trenches etc. on my property. Price is a little high based on Machine Finder comparisons but in the ball park. The soil on my property is hard...

I'm sure there are variances between manufacturers but how many ft-lbs should you reasonably expect before the failure? If it matters I would like to use my 1/2" drive Kobalt socket with reducer and a 40" 3/4" breaker bar to remove my rotary cutter blades @ 550 Ft-lbs.

Planning on building a frame RV garage and shop and was wondering the rule of thumb when deciding on plans. As a minimum I need an 24'wide by 40'long by 12'high (doors) structure. Planning on a 4-6-inch poured concrete pad with at least 12" of pad extending past the building edges. We have...

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Anyone have any tips for locating equipment sales in your area? Outside of Craig's List I have not found a reliable source for this information.

For the past few years I have become more irritated and frustrated with the ever diminishing common lack of courtesy of Joe the Plumber. Today I needed some motor oil and Wally-World seemed the obvious choice, my mistake, what a bunch of self-absorbed, worthless human beings. Just trying to park...

Need about a 12' hose to siphon 50-gallons of diesel from one transfer tank to another 55-gallon drum. What can I use that would not be damaged by the fuel? Typical fuel lines available at the auto supply are too small in diameter. I have a DC electric tank mounted pump but it is a pain moving...

Did a search but could find anything :rolleyes: Actually I found so much information it has all started to merge so here is my specific question. Just bought a 55-gal transfer tank which based on my use will be refilling about every six months with ULSD. Tempurature rarely gets below 30F so I...

Would this be safe and fuctional? Shut off main 200-amp service breaker going to commercial power, plug (make a cable) generators 230v output into an outlet connected directly (no other outlets) to the breaker panel via a 50-amp breaker, shut off other breakers to direct AC power to required...

Can anyone explain the differance between a wetprime and dryprime trash pump? Did some searching on the net and did not find a clear explaination. Seems the wet pumps cost more money and maybe handle larger solids but I would like to better understand which would be prefered for activities such...

According to the welders owners manuel I need a 50-Amp 230v breaker to run my new to me stick welder and I have an open single breaker space on my GE panel. I can buy a 50-amp dual throw breaker that will fit in this slot. My service is 200-amp and currently I am running <70% capicity with...

These guidelines were taken from an old Miller SMAW training publication. Does the recommended amperage still apply to the new generation of inverter welders and is the rod chart still a reliable tool for selecting type and size? Also, is there any relationship between the diameter of the rod...

A couple years ago I purchased a 20" chainsaw to deal with some larger trees needing cleanup on some property we purchased, everytime I needed the saw it would not start. I could always get it started in my garage after the usual fuel, spark, air checks but having heard all the praise for Stihl...

Could someone help me understand these ratings? I am specifically interested in the input current requirements for 100% duty-cycle (200A) Here is the OEM specs. TIA http://www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/en_US/Products/K2269-1/e2161.pdf Input Power Voltage/Phase/Hertz 208/230/460/575/3/60...

Posting this to help other's with similar issue. This was on a 17HP Kawasaki engine for a LX279 JD mower. I imagine configuration is very similar for other models and a simple cleaning saved me from buying a new starter, your results may differ. Symptom: Starter continued to run after key was...

Other than the accelerated wear and tear from the motor running will any damage be done to the pump if it is left on for hours without any water flow? Will it continue to build up pressure and rupture pipes? TIA

My gas generator will provide either 230@20-amps or 115@30-amps. Should I go with a 230 or 115 pump? Does it matter and why? Pump will be used with a large water tank mounted on a trailer for remote irrigation and burn control. TIA

Found a used 5-year old Miller 150STL and while researching it I stumbled across a youtube video which mentions Miller inverter welders should not be hooked up to a generator for power. While the video was a different model I can't believe the technology would be that different. Does anyone have...

Since I will be using my tractor I'll try and squeeze this question into this forum. When possible, I prefer not to reinvent the wheel so I am hoping someone has an answer or reference on how to determine pole size and spacing for insuring a solid structure. My plan is to use poles to provide...

Local CL ad - Price wise it looks like an excellent deal. Your Thoughts? TIA. Miller maxstar stick/tig welder

Gas, Spark, Air - Ops Checked Good Saw starts in one or two pulls when it has been sitting on its base. Problem seems to occur when it has been turned on its side to do unimportant things like fill with gas and oil. I'm guessing it is flooding but curious as to why. Also is there a "best"...

Found what seems to be a good buy on CL for a 3" Semi-Trash pump from NorthStar. Primary use would be pond draining, silt removal and possibley watering from the pond. Other then the slightly larger "trash" size (only 1/2" differance) between the two pumps are there any other considerations...

My wife and I bought eight acres about three years ago and did not build on it as originally planned. We have spent the majority of our time on weekends cleaning-up the "farm" but after three years, other than mowing, we are about done. Since it may be other 5-years before we can build a...

Yesterday I was rotary-cutting my property and I noticed I was using the differential lock pedal instead of 4WD for getting out of a loss of traction situation. I guess I started using this method because it is quicker for me to step on the pedal as opposed to reaching down to engage 4WD. I'm...

All other factors being equal compare a single axle dually to a tandom axle single.

Maybe there are some folks on the forum who can answer some questions I have since watching this show for the last couple years. - Why don't they wear gloves when pulling in the gator? - Why don't they use some type of winch and lift instead of wrestling the gators into the boat by hand? -...

Having started pulling pine trees using my FEL it dawned on me yesterday I routinely pick the rear of my tractor off the ground when pulling and lifting stuff. I do use ballast and understand about the possible safety issues but my concern is wear & tear on the tractor. I believe tools should...

Just saw this on Craigslist Lincoln SP180T with tank and cart. $600 Seems to have good reviews - not sure what a cart or tank adds to the deal. Lincoln SP 180T Mig Welder

Hi All - After two seasons finally got around to removing my LX6 RC tail mount to try and straighten the wheel bracket (bought it that way.) Short story is after several minutes of heat via gas blow torch (no cutting air) I burned some paint but no way the bracket would budge. Heated the metal...

Several weeks ago I raised the pressure by turning the #1 adjustment nut CW increased from 20/40 to 50/70. Turned the pump off relieved system pressure and set air-tank pressure to 43psi. Seemed to work fine until a couple weeks later I noticed the low pressure cut-on was chattering the relays...

Considering replacing my BP Car Hauler with a longer GN trailer for a variety of reasons. My tow vehicle is a 2500HD Diesel without dualies and my tractor plus attachments are about 7,000lbs and tractor is about 21' long with FEL and RC. Truck is rated for 16,000 for GN hitch. Would appreciate...

Would like to burn off the weeds along my pond bank, they are very dense and still slightly green and I do not believe they will burn without using diesel and I do not want fuel seeping into the water. Anyone know whether the $30 burners from HF work? How much propane should I expect to go...

What is the correct method of hooking a choker chain around a tree for pulling? Single or double wrap, tight as you can get it or a little loose? How far from the end? Chain is 3/8" 70 grade with a slip hook. I have a heavy White Oak that fell in my pond with a trunk about 14" in diameter and...

Last week I cut four good sized (40'+) pine trees using a method I have never tried before. In years past, I have been fairly good controlling the direction a tree falls using the typical undercut and backcut. With these trees I needed to control the fall within a few feet to prevent hitting...

Someone is selling a new Superwinch 4500 for $100 dollars. I have been looking for an electric wench for the following tasks, pulling a disabled vehicle onto a car hauler, pulling downed trees out of the woods, and persuading tress to fall in the right direction when cutting. Will be mounting...

We have found several Southern Pine trees on our property that appear to just up-and-died for no reason. Some are small saplings and others 30-feet mature trees. I am somewhat familiar with Pine Beetle problem and I can see no bore holes or any other fungi or reason they have died. I noticed...

I have an aluminum 16-foot car hauler I may use six times per year. For the last two years it has set outside in the wx and while cleaning it recently I did notice some new corrosion. I do not have indoor or covered storage for it and was wondering if I should start putting a tarp on it or just...

Would a 2" 187 gallon/min gasoline trash pump be enough to drain a 1/2 acre pond, fire control, maybe irrigation? Found a Honda powered construction grade unit for a good price but since I have never used one I'm not sure what the recommended capacity is. They are not cheap so if I am going to...

Hello - Hope this is the best forum for this question. I have a 3/4" threaded steel plug I can't remove from an aluminum transfer case body. Because of the dissimilar metals not sure if heat would help or hurt loosening the plug. Your advice? Thanks.

What are my options to increase pressure and maintain flow from my well? My pump will move 10gal/minute for at least two hours (longest I tested for) at pump pressure. I have a 20-30 gallon pressure tank and switch that starts pump at 25psi and shuts it off at 50psi. With this setup garden...

I have been using an Echo 14" chainsaw for the last 25+ years and it has rarely let me down. Using Oregon S52 chains it has cut allot of wood and is very easy to handle. Recently I have started cleaning up some property and due to having much larger trees to deal with I bought a Stihl MS310 with...

I am all over the map tonight but I would like to get a better understanding of what components are required/recommended in a typical closed hydraulic system. Specifically installing a 20GPM rear PTO pump to drive a FEL mounted hydraulic auger with forward and reverse? TIA

I have been looking to buy pallet forks for 2-years. Since I missed the one good deal I found it seems I might as well bite the bullet and pay $800 from one of TBN sponsors. Question I have concerns FEL lifting capacity vs. Pallet fork load ratings. For instance: If my FELs maximum lifting...

With the dry weather the water level of my 1/2 acre pond is way down. I want to drive my FWD CUTS tractor into the pond basin for two reasons. First, to pull out several trees and branches that have fallen in over the 15 years of neglect before we owned the property and second, to use my box...

Looks like I will be laboring on Labor Day. Due to the drought, my pond is way down which affords me the chance for some much needed maintenance. One of the first projects I would like to complete is install a culvert with an 8-foot wide road across the inlet to the pond. There is never more...

Over the years I have found it much easier to plan to work rather than do the work so here is a question concerning placing a post or pole into the cold cold ground. Having read many, many threads it seems the common recommendation is to place cement or crushed rock in the bottom of the hole...

This concerns a repair but seems to be a question for you gas torch types. The rear-wheel mount on my 6-foot rotary cutter has been bent since I bought it two years ago. From vertical the two 3/4" x 11/2" iron bars supporting the wheel axle are both bent about 2" to the right \0\ . I have a...

Need a longer trailer and it seems to me a lowboy would be easier to load and pull better (lower CG) then a deckover? Looking at 24-26' gooseneck to be pulled with a 2500HD. Primary purpose will be hauling tractor and mower to and from. Is my reasoning correct or am I missing something? TIA

Bought a used 5ft BoxBlade yesterday branded All American - it is red in color, medium duty could be 10+ years old and missing all of the scarifier teeth. The only thing I found on the net was one mention the brand might be have built in Augusta, GA. Got it for $250 so I am happy. Anyone heard...

After a considerable amount of research, I believe I'm going with buried posts instead of cement piers. What I can't seem to get a bead on is how deep to set the posts. I have read 1/2 their heights, 1/3 of their height, 4-foot is more than enough. Since there is no frost-line in my area, I am...

Going to build a pole barn and need to drill 20+ six-foot deep 12" diameter holes in extremely hard clay soil. I have done allot of reading and I am not sure the standard 3-point posthole auger is up to the task. The Belltec looks like a good product but I am not comfortable spending $3K on a...

Having used a chainsaw unprofessionally for the last 30-years I am at a loss on the purpose of chaps. I have climbed, trimmed, felled and cut up hundreds of trees and have never been close to cutting any part of my leg which would be protected by chaps. Hardhat, face shield, gloves, safety boots...

For JD3720 36HP @ PTO Pallet Forks for JD 300CX Front Loader - Prefer quick detach and adustable forks. Post Hole Digger - PTO or Hydro 9" or 12" Log Splitter - 3-Point Cat 1 Live in Augusta, GA but enjoy an occasional road trip. Let me know what you have.

What happened to all the attachments that were listed in the classifieds a few weeks ago? I signed up on the classifieds site to make an offer on some pallet forks and all attachments except for one have dissappeared. I sent this question to the web admin and received no reply. Surely there are...

My acetylene regulator has a slight leak where it attaches to the tank valve. I originally detected the leak by smell and just confirmed with soapy water. Remove the regulator and cleaned treads and fittings with a shop rag and compressed air. Reattached the valve taking care not to x-thread and...

What is the recommended method for pouring a concrete floor under a pole barn? I'm still seriously considering building a 24'x40' barn and I am thinking it might make more since to use pressure-treated posts sunk 3' in the ground and pour the concrete around them for the floor. The outside of...

Just bought a Smith Cutting and Welding Setup and would like to know what more experianced folks use for gloves and goggles. I have a pair of wrap around Oakley's ANSI impact rated and fairly high UV ratings. Any reason I need different glasses. Looked at the leather gloves where I swapped my...

Found a used HD Smith brand cutting torch kit for $175. Comes with two-new tips and a cart. Seller says they are about 8-years old and have been in his garage unused for the last 5-years. Does not come with tanks. Read several previous posts and it seems Smith is one of the better brands and...

Looking for some vehicle storage and a small upstairs apartment to stay in on weekends. Where going to have a house built this year but decided to pay off the land first. Seen some very nice kit barns online and was wondering what I could expect for around $40K. I can do all the finish work...

An individual with much more experience then myself told me the center link on the 3-point is only required to lift the mower. Yesterday I mowed about 1-acre with the center link disconnected. Other then I seemed to have to play with the lower arms height adjustment more than last time it did...

After deciding on a Bush Hog Squealer SQ172 I suffered sticker shock when the best deal I could find was $1750 +Tax. Granted that was new and included chains and slip-clutch, but I was not planning on spending $2000 to cut grass. I was set to pay this and be happy and then I find a slightly used...

While rewiring my trailer I applied 12VDC to test each brake, this one did nothing. How do they work and where can I get parts? TIA

I thought I had decided on a rotary cutter until a actually saw the size of the blades, I can understand why you might need a 1/2" thick blade for a 3" tree but for cutting grass and light brush it seems to be complete over-kill. In other posts, several of you expressed feelings that a HD...

I'm rewiring a newly purchased used dual-axle trailer with brakes on all four wheels and I trying to determine how a single line vehicle control wire (the blue-one) controls multiple brakes. It would seem any difference in wire impedance or the brake shoes being out of adjustment would result in...

What mower to buy for this property? I would like a flail but would a finish or rotary be better? I have a tractor rated at 36HP @ the PTO. TIA

Hello All, Although I spent much of my youth working and roaming Eastern Colorado farmland, it has taken me 25 years to finally get my own tractor to maintain the 8-acres we bought last year. Since we won't have our house built for several more months ,I am going to be hauling the tractor...