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Hello all; I have a question about wood floors - I got a bunch of cedar planks (2" X 12" X 16'-20') I got these at a real deal (50% of normal cost). Now I know cedar dents easy (that OK) & I know cedar is "softer" then other woods, but can I use cedar as a flooring, as I never see it? I heard...

Hello all Question for you Guys & Gals ~ about 6 years ago I put a fence up on the one side of my property with a post made up of recycled plastic (black). The post is solid plastic, 6" around & 8' long. I now need to put some more up but the company I got it from no longer caries it & does...

I know a lot of people around the US is getting to much rain - But here in North Texas we got rain today!!! First real here since very early September - (in December it rained [misted] but nothing could be found in the rain gauge. Here in Anna we got 1.9" over a 18-20 hour period - so not to...

For the Linux User\'s!! The group of us Lixus users out there is growing, A good thing because a competative marketplace a a VERY good thing. The reason I say this is I KNOW there are more Linux user out there besides me on this forum!! I have 4 things for this post: 1. I have just...

Thought I would post these 3 Pictures of my X-Rays from a couple years ago. Here is the story. I was putting sheething out outside my new house, of course on every day that you mess with OSB or plasic outside it is windy, but that is a differnt story. Everything was going great my dad was...

From time to time I try to pass on good information about computer here. This one is a good one, Most of you might know the differance between freeware & Open Source but if you do not here goes: Freeware = free to use but someone ownes it - most of it cannot be used for commercial use wich...

I was thinking about getting a new chain saw & was looking at the HUSQVARNA 350 NEW CHAINSAW - here ar the specs: * Cylinder displacement- 3.0 cu. inch./ 49.4 cc. * Power- 3.1 hp / 2.3 kW * Fuel tank volume- 1.06 US pint * Oil tank volume- 0.55 US pint * Oil pump type-...

I was thinking of starting a PODCast for Tractors - If anyone does not know what a podcast is please go to goole & search it - a WAY cool new way of creating fun & informative shows. I get them but I do not have a IPOD I just use my computer. Question is: 1. Would anyone here listen toit...

I am a computer geek by day & a tree farmer by night (hopefully revused soon, but that is a whole other story). I just want to make sure everyone here know about a great product Called Open Office. This is a full office suite that is FREE - YES FREE!!!! I switched over from M$ Office last...

OK here goes. I have greased many thingy many times. but as my old gun wore out I got a new pistol grip one from TSC Here is a link TSC Grease gun I got it loaded the first time no issue used it fine. I ran out of grease yesterday so I reloaded it & I can not get any grease to come out. &...

I had a post a couple weeks ago asking if anyone has seen the plasic round posts any more, to find out the they do not make them any more. So I will use round wood posts at 10' spacing with 4' no-clime fence (twisted not welded). This might be an obvious question but would the post last much...

Does anyone know were to get those solid round plasic fence posts? I used to get them from Ramm Fencing but there supplier does not make them any more. These are the solid black or white posts not the hollow ones, 5 " diamiter. Thanks

Is it me or do other people get excited the first time they mow in the spring (Tractor). I did last night & I had a smile on my face the whole time!! Am I alone here?

Anyone heard or used one of these tillers? the dealer near me sells those (getting a price now, I will post it when I get it). the other dealer wants $2700.00 for the 60" Woods!! WAY TO HIGH!! thanks

This we me 2 years ago - the saftey plunger got stuck down, & I did not know, as I set the nail gun onthe ground my thumbhit the trigger and right in my bone. The funny part is I did not know it was in me for 10-15 secs as I heard it & said "wow that could be dangerous" I noticed as i tried to...

Just some pics of what I did - I am doing the railing now. The porch goes around the house. 13 Ft wide. As my friend the helped me says it is a "BAP" [Big A.. Porch].

Here is what is looks like now (before painting). The blur is my Boss (wife)

I did this for my Wood Burning stove to reflect more heat in te house, Although it is not like a North Dakota Winter (where I grew up) here in North Texas (Anna). It still gets cold & I only had the HVAC on for a week during Christmas when we had company so the stove is working nice. I will...

Just seen an add last night for a special on RFD-TV. On DISH Network (ch. 9409), DIRECTV (ch. 379). This special is on buying a complact tractor. It does not sgow on there web site but they said it will follow the FFA show tonight. So that would make it on at 8 PM CST. I just wish it...

I live in North Texas - I have a small tree farm, I still work full time off the farm but I was wondering what I have to do to get off road Diesel for my tractor (nothing else) the tractor will not be on any road just my land. Questions are: Is there a permit required? If yes where do I get the...

Anyone have an idea where to rent a 3 PT trencher? I am in the N. Texas area. I would like to rent it for 2-3 weeks as I havea lot to do. thanks in advance

Hello all, I need help, I have not welded before but I would like to start, nothing big just a few repairs, etc around my 23 acres. I need to know what kind of welder to get. nothing big or fancy just something easy, reliable, inexpensive. Any ideas? Thanks Holzster