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I was asked to build a free standing wall for the kids elementary school. I am not a contractor, just a Dad. The kids would like a wall they can bounce balls off, both throwing and kicking. I was thinking of building a wall 12 feet high and 16 feet wide. I would set 4 6x6x16 pressure treated...

I am in the market for a log splitter and want to discuss a specific one. Where is the right place to post this? The one I am looking at is a 27ton, 208 cc logsplitter. I believe they are all made by the same company and arfe being sold under Craftsman, Troy-Bilt and MTD

On my BX24 the backhoe model#BT 601. The control valve is leaking and I think it is from one of the fittings. It is hard to tell which one since you need to operate the backhoe and look at the same time. So I tried tightening the fitting(s). The outside fitting was not leaking but was...

I am looking to add a hydraulic winch to my BX24. I have a lead on this winch but can not pull any numbers to do research and see if it will work with my tractor. The guy who owns it told me he could not find a model or rating on the motor, the winch is just marked Ramsey. This is what he did...

I have a BX24, bought with in the last year. Over the weekend while using the front end loader I noticed a hydraulic leak. I believe the hydraulic oil is coming from one of the metal lines that run from the connector in the front on the right side to the pump in the rear. The line runs...

I am doing the 50 hr service and need to change the hydraulic filter and screen. Using Messicks 50 hr service bulletin. Once I change the filter and screen I need to top off the hydraulic oil. Is that the fill plug at the back of the machine? And is that the same hydraulioc oil for the...

I went to purchase a tooth bar and was going to buy one from EZ Attachments. I noticed that there is only one dealer in the state of CT for EZ Attachments. I think their products are high quality, so I am thinking about becoming a dealer. I called them and they are very receptive to the...

The Kubota dealer here in Norwalk, CT, Wesco. They are great. My front tire has had a slow leak in it since I bought the tractor. 73 hrs on it now. Called them this week and it is under warranty. They are replacing the tire and rim as one assembly. No cost and very little hassle.

Northern Industrial Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump — 12 Volt DC, 10.5 GPM, Model# DPD045A | DC Powered Pumps | Northern Tool + Equipment I need to transfer fuel out of my boat. It has 103 gallons of gas sitting in it. The boat shop says that the fuel has started to separate and it is ruining...

I have been looking and have not been able to find a thread that discusses garage doors and what everyone looks for when purchasing one so I thought to start one. We have decided to replace our old garage doors. The garage is part of the house with the living room and kitchen above it. The...

I am looking to have some oak trees rough cut. Boards and posts Any suggestions on how to locate someone with a portable saw mill in CT? I also posted in the Northeast discussion board.

I have 10 oak logs all between 12 and 18 feet long. I have plenty of firewood and was thinking of making a lean to shed. The logs have not been milled but are pretty straight. I understand they should not be in direct contact with the ground but what harm would it be to use them. The bark...

That is my little girl. Thought some of you out there would get a kick out of it. I was so proud she was actually taking scoops, swinging the boom and dumping. We used it to bury her goldfish.

One of my close friends is going through hard times and is selling his L48. He is letting it go for $15K with just over 200 hrs on it and $2K for the trailer. I don't have the cash and am kicking myself because it is such a good deal. This is one of those you think about for a long time...

I have a BX24 and I am in the market for a 5 or 6 foot Landscape or York rake. Thought I would start hear and see if anyone was selling theirs. Also any input on which one, model, make and such would be helpful. I am thinking York, Landpride, King Kutter are the top models. I am planning on...

I own a BX24 and have been doing some grading. I need to rake out the work area so I can plant seed. I am hoping to find a used Landscapers/York rake. I went on craigslist and Google but have not found anything. Any suggestions? Also I was thinking a 60 inch would be a good size, does that...

I am in the buying process and plan on picking up a 2008 BX24 on Friday. I was told buy my local dealer that the BX24 and BX25 are basically the same machine and the BX25 is just the new model. I asked if the BX25 was replacingthe BX24 and he said no. I called Barlow's and Steve said they are...

I have been bouncing around in the JD section for about a month now. I started a thread called "thinking of upgrading to 2305 Well I had made my decision to buy and started discussions with the dealer. I was planning on staying with JD since I would be trading in my 2007 X320 lawn tractor and...

I bought a brand new x320 about a year and a half ago. The machine has been broken more then working. First off the carburetor would cut out on inclines, either up or down the inline/hill and not big inclines at all. It would load up the plugs and it would not start. Brought it back twice...

I have an x320 which I bought last year. The tractor has been nothing but trouble and they are picking it up tomorrow to fix it once again. I had a carburator issue, then it threw two belts and now the charging system seems not to be working. Anyhow I would like to upgrade. I am locked in...