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I plan on building a modest sized pole barn sometime this spring, probably in the 20x35 range. I am not a real experienced builder, but I did previously build a similar sized pole barn on land I no longer own. On that one I put the poles down in holes and concreted them in. I am considering...

A few years ago I sold my rural land and tractors, consequently, I have not been on TBN in awhile. I missed the tractoring and am in the process of buying some more land so probably/hopefully a tractor is in my future. I want a hydraulic top link on the new (or new to me) tractor. I previously...

Enjoy Military Songs Medley * Patriotic Song with Lyrics and Images - YouTube

I made this youtube video. It is crappie fishing last Friday with my two grandsons. Hope you enjoy. Crappie Fishing Fast and Furious Action Enjoyed By Two Young Fishermen. - YouTube

I have a job to do that will require a hammer drill. The only such drill I own is electric, 7.5 amp. The job is located about 130 ft. from the nearest plug. The only extension cords I have are the cheap 50 ft 14 gauge type. Couple of questions. 1) How much power will I lose using this type...

My grandson and I started a youtube channel in the fall. We both love college football and initially were going to specialize in that subject alone but realized that we needed other content when the football season was over so we changed the name of the channel from college football to college...

I love patriotic music. Since it's a slow time of the year for tractoring and outdoor stuff, I thought I'd post this for those so inclined to enjoy. Battle Hymn of the Republic * Patriotic Song with Lyrics and Images - YouTube

Are they the same thing? Can a trickle charger act as a tender?

I have never bought a new Kubota. When you build a tractor on their website, they give a list price. What has your experience been with respect to discounts off the list price?

What are the differences? Why is one better than the other? There is a used M for sale close by and I am deciding whether or not I want to take a look.

I recently developed an inguinal hernia. Unfortunately that type is in the groin area, not exactly an area I want to be cut on. But hey, you do what you gotta do. I have an appointment with a surgeon Friday to discuss the possibilities going forward. Anyone ever have hernia surgery? If you...

My grandson flushed a toilet at my house and dropped his sunglasses in simultaneously. They are smallish sunglasses, he's only 6. Well they're gone, and subsequent flushes indicate they're hung in the line, water backup. What would be my best course of action? Will a plumber try to retrieve...

I will be starting a project in a few weeks that will require me to drill stainless steel. Couple of questions; will I need any specialized drill bits? What is the best liquid lubricant to spray during the process? I remember seeing one recommended by several on TBN but can't remember the...

I need to contract out some bulldozer work. What should one expect to pay per hour this day and time for say a D6. It's been a long time since I did this.

I have a friend whose health is failing, and he wants to sell his L2500 tractor, 27HP 22.5 PTO HP. He has asked me to help him price it. It is 4WD and has a front end loader. The most interesting thing about the tractor is it's low hours, only 206. It has been kept under roof its entire...

I have a need for one and have never used one. I am a little worried that if I buy a used one, I'm asking for trouble, however I don't want to pony up for a new one. Are they pretty straight forward to repair and maintain?

28.5 PTO hp. Would prefer a 6'over a 5' so it would cut out the wheels.

Only one hummer on my feeder so far. Too early I suspect for the masses. I guess he's possibly a scout.

Today on my feeder. Signs of spring abound.

I know a lot of guys on TBN use cordless grease guns. I don't do enough greasing to justify the cost of a cordless. However, I have been considering a pneumatic gun. They are considerably less expensive. Anyone have experience with a pneumatic? What are your thoughts?

I have a 2017 Ranger 500. I intend to grease it and am curious how many zerks are on this vehicle. There is an old thread by a person who had a 2013 model and he surmised that there were 15 as follows: 4 front A arms 8 rear A arms 2 rear stabilizers 1 rear of drive shaft Does this sound right...

I put out a bluebird box 3 weeks ago, the first one here at my current residence. I saw some bluebirds flitting around in my yard prior to putting up the box. There is some nest material in the box. I'm not sure if it was put there by bluebirds or some other species. However, I see no...

I have a concrete slab patio level with the yard. When it rains, worms by the scads crawl onto the concrete and die leaving a mess. It is a never ending battle trying to keep it cleaned off. Is there any way to deter them from journeying into my space? My only thought is to spray the...

There is a PTO driven log splitter on CL for $250. I burn some wood in a wood stove at my hunting cabin, none at my primary residence. At that price I'm thinking about picking it up. I have never used a tractor driven log splitter. I'm guessing that it won't cycle as fast as a small engine...

I am going to need a new battery for my lawn tractor. Wally World has 3 quality levels based on the number of cold cranking amps. Does the higher number of CCA have a relation to how long a batter should last. In other words, should I expect a longer life from the one with the higher CCA or...

I have a pole barn at a property I own about 90 miles from my main residence. Mice have always been a problem in the building. I recently made a walk the plank mouse trap and placed it in the building. I have made a couple trips to the property in the last 3 months or so. The trap caught 9...

The gear box on my bush hog was leaking last summer. I partially filled it with gear oil but ran out of the oil and finished the refill with grease as a stop gap for the last use of the season. I intend to use corn head grease this season. What is your recommendation for emptying the gear box...

I own property in an area of Tennessee that has a reputation for having a lot of Indian activity in times gone by. I have never made an effort to look for artifacts/arrowheads, but I think I'm going to give it a try. Anyone have experience at this? I have done some research online and watched...

Do they work? I noticed a Dura Flame type log at Wally World that supposedly helps eliminate creosote in stove pipes. Just wondering what your thoughts are regarding them. I burn wood at my hunting cabin. I don't regularly clean the pipes. Are these things helpful?

Both are available in spray cans. I think they both perform similar tasks. Lithium is half the price. Anybody have opinions regarding comparisons of the two?

Anyone use them? How about capacity? Will they hold a rick randomly tossed in?

Is there a rule of thumb regarding how often this should be done? I'm probably delinquent on this task. Let me know your thoughts and suggestions.

At the end of each cutting season I cover my rotary cutter with a tarp. I don't have enough room for inside storage. I'm sure I get a lot of condensation/moisture under the tarp. Would it potentially be better just to leave it out in the weather? Give me your thoughts to consider.

42" forks. I cannot see the tips when it is level and in position to pick up a pallet. Thinking maybe I should have gotten 48 inchers. I haven't used them much yet. Maybe I'll figure things out better once I've used them some more. Got any suggestions or hints that might help me with the...

Has a totally different look than before. Have I done something mistakenly to change the way it looks? So far I can't figure this out.

I am considering getting a grapple and have started doing a little investigation. It appears there are a couple of basic styles of grapples, root rake brush grapples and open bottom style (so named on WR Long's website). The open bottom style appears to have a longer bottom jaw and looks like...

Pros and cons of each? I have never used a tractor driven one. How does the power compare? There is a one year old TSC County Line tractor powered one for sale on local Craigslist $500. Looking for opinions.

To accept a trailer ball for moving trailers around? Sounds like a reasonable idea unless I'm missing something.

I recently had a quick attach added to my Kubota. When I went to the dealer to pick up the tractor, I tried to operate the levers that lock the implements onto the FEL. One would not move at all. When I showed the service mgr, he said "I will get a technician to adjust it." When I got it...

Anybody have one? What's your opinion?

I just don't seem to have enough energy these days. Probably just a matter of getting older. I'm 69. Any vitamins/supplements you use that seem to help? Maybe something your doctor prescribed that's working? I need a little boost to get me out of the easy chair and into the chores.

There is a hitch receiver made to attach to the end of a pallet fork. It tightens utilizing a threaded pin. Anyone use one? Thoughts?

Laurel or Yannie?

Back in the day my mama would make a big pot of white beans and she called them soup beans. Anyone else ever hear white beans called soup beans? They sure were good.

I have an almost new Polaris Ranger 500. Someone stole the battery, cut the cables grrr. I put new terminals on the cables and put in a new battery. Hooked up the hot wire and as soon as I touched the ground to the battery the starter engaged. The switch was in the off position. Removed the...

I have a couple of plum trees loaded with blooms. It's supposed to get to 31 Wednesday night and 28 Thursday night. What is the prognosis for survival of the blooms? Do you think they will make it?

I know an online forum is probably not the best place to get legal advice, but I do think that a lot of people on here have good knowledge of many subjects, so here goes. We are going to have to put my mother in law into either a long term care or assisted living facility. We have been told by...

Don't need it anymore. It will plant corn, soybeans, sunflowers, peas, etc. Anyone have any idea how much they are worth these days? It's in good condition by the way.

My tractor is located at my remote property so it doesn't get started much this time of year. Do I need to take any special precautions when starting it after long layovers in cold weather?

I have an older drill kit that has both a drill and impact driver with Ni Cad batteries. I am seeing lithium ion products that have one tool that is called drill/driver. Does that mean it is both a drill and impact driver in the same tool? I want to upgrade to lithium ion but want a...

I'm considering a new truck. It used to be very easy to find dealer cost vs MSRP online. Now it seems the websites don't provide that information. They just want to get your email and phone number to pass along to the dealers so they can start bugging you. Anyone know if that information is...

I recently read a thread on TBN about chainsaw sharpeners. It was specifically about the Timberline sharpener. Within the thread a few people mentioned the Granberg 1012XT sharpener. There were positive reviews of each one. I have never been satisfied with my ability to hand file a chain. I...

First side by side I've ever owned. So far I'm please with it with the exception of the turning radius. In general do utv's not have very good turning radius capabilities?

I have never seen the amount of walnuts being produced this year. Anyone else noticed how abundant they are? If a fellow wanted to work his a** off, get black hands, all for a very limited payoff, the opportunity is there. Not me. If my wife needs walnuts for Christmas baking, she knows which...

I am considering a Polaris Ranger 500. It is the entry level Ranger, but I think it will fit my needs fairly well. I just want it to putz around on my property, make my life easier, have a little fun, and take the grandkids for rides. Anyone have and experience with the 500? Any comments...

Some of my neighbors have installed up lights in their landscaping. Now my wife wants some. Anyone put some in? Is it a fairly easy project? Let me know what I'm getting into.

Anyone tried it? Basically you just put hatchet cuts in a tree and squirt a herbicide into the cut and die off should occur over time. If you have experience, what herbicide did you use, and did you get good results? This question would probably get more play on the forestry forum, but I'm...

Anybody use one?

Is it all just marketing or is there a difference?

My L3430 stays at property I own a couple of hours from my primary residence. It has around 700 hours, and has been trouble free since I bought it used about 8-9 years ago. I only put 50-75 hours a year on it. I do my own maintenance which is primarily just oil changes and greasing. One...

The wife and I are going to take a one week trip to Maine later this summer. Flying to Boston and driving up. We will spend 3 nights in Bar Harbor and the remainder time just seeing things along the coast. This will be our first trip to Maine. Any suggestions on things to do and see?

Last summer Japanese Beetles did a lot a damage to leaves on 4 fruit trees and 2 young pin oaks in my yard. By the time I noticed them and sprayed insecticide, they had severely damaged lots of leaves. In fact, by August all the leaves on one of the pin oaks were gone. All the trees came back...

Very difficult job? Anything specific to watch out for?

I recently bought a YM 2000. It is the first Yanmar I have owned. It is used exclusively by my brother at his place. I have zero seat time. He called me recently and asked why the tractor has 3 PTO speeds. I told him he was mistaken, tractors don't have 3 PTO speeds. He sent me the...

Out of the auger shaft area. How difficult is it to replace the seal?

I am selling a Ford 917 flail mower in a farm equipment consignment auction tomorrow. Although it is an old piece of equipment, it is in good working condition. It probably won't bring much because lots of people don't even know what it is. The guy that unloaded it asked "is that some kind of...

Pictures look good. Tires are great. Says it needs battery and starter. Asking $1000. Seems to good to be true. You know the old saying about that. Think its a scam? Worth taking a look?

How much per tank of gas? Do you notice increased performance after using? I have never used it but I'm considering giving it a try.

Monday I ordered a 42" 4000 lb set of pallet forks from Titan. I received the forks on Wednesday, great service. The product looked to be high quality. Although I haven't used them yet, I feel confident they will be a valuable tool for me. The second part of the story gives you an idea of...

I don't use my post hole digger much; however, I have a project coming up that will require its use. I remember from the last time I used it, the auger would not get high enough for my liking. It drug the ground some moving from one place to another. I don't remember which one of the three...

I am going to order a set of forks from Titan. They offer 36, 42 and 48 inch lengths. I am going with either 42 or 48. My tractor is a Kubota L3430. My inclination is go with 42" for the purpose of not having the extra length out front to negotiate around buildings etc. Since this will be...

I ordered a quick attach adapter for my FEL this morning from a local Kubota dealer. I want pallet forks so I need to convert to be able to change between bucket and forks with ease. I now need to convert my bucket to QA. I will have to cut the bucket pin on brackets off and weld on a QA...

In the next few weeks I plan on purchasing a pin on adapter to convert my loader to quick attach. Everything Attachments carries both the W. R. Long and ATI products. What other options are available for consideration? I don't weld so I am only considering a plug and play adapter.

I recently used my PHD for the first time in a few years. It has been "stored" outside just laying on the ground. I would like to see some pictures of how you guys store yours. By the way, I added "3 pt" in my title because I kinda figure some wise*** would post a pic of a hand held one...

They have one at Sams for 60 bucks. Is the amount of light porvided comparable to the old school dusk to dawn lights?

I recently bought a YM2000. It needs some front weight. There is an ad in CL (no pictures) for 2 Yanmar weights that reads as follows: Weights are 3" thick and 18" diameter. Weight approximately 100 lbs each. 4 bolt pattern, approx. 7 1/2" between. Will these fit the 2000? Asking price is...

I ordered a set of bolt on chain hooks from Ken on his website Friday night. Low and behold the order shows up today. Now that's service. Thanks Ken.

I want to get pallet forks. Since I don't have quick attach, I think it's time to get that as well. When researching quick attach systems, I noticed the terminology skid steer quick attach and euro global quick attach. Are they the same?

I plan on building a plank fence this spring, 3 or 4 plank yet to be determined. It will be at my rural property about 200 feet along the road frontage. It will be more decorative than functional. Also since I don't live full time at the property, it is to discourage someone from driving up...

I recently posted about a Yanmar 1500 on Craigslist that I intended to look at. It sold before I had a chance to look at it. I am now looking at two other Yanmars on Craigslist, a F195 4wd with a 5' finish mower listed at $2950, and a YM2000 2wd with a 4' bush hog and 4' finish mower listed at...

I am going to put a set of bolt on chain hooks on my bucket. Ken's offers a combo set that includes a hook for the outside of the bucket and clevis mount for the inside that is used for a shackle. I'm trying to decide how useful the clevis mount would be. I'm inclined to go with the hook only...

I am considering a Yanmar 1500 4wd. Hoye lists the 1500 as a preferred model for parts. I have never owned a Yanmar so I'm looking for input, the good, the bad, the ugly.

I have a Hustler zero turn with a Kawasaki engine. The Hustler manual recommends oil changes every 40 hours. The Kawasaki manual says every 100 hours. I tend to trust Kawasaki's recommendations and don't understand why it varies so much from Hustler's. Maybe a CYA thing?

I need to remove several fence posts that are set in concrete. My tractor has a fel but not forks. Any suggestions regarding best/easiest way to accomplish the task.

I ordered a Harbor Freight Quick Hitch, my first QH. Following are some pre use questions that came to mind: 1) I have some old implements in my arsenal which are most likely not QH compatible. Assuming the lower pins work, will the adapter bracket from Agri Supply likely solve most/all top...

I have a Kubota 3430, rear tires liquid filled. Is that enough rear ballast for general fel use?

I need a load of gravel. I haven't bought any in quite awhile. What does gravel cost in your area?

If you have used it, do you think it works? What type engines have you used it in?

I have a couple of young post oak trees in my yard,planted 2.5 years ago. They have been very healthy up to now but are losing lots of their leaves. They had quite a few Japanese beetles in July, but I sprayed and got rid of them. Anyone else noticed similar problems? Should I be worried...

I have two plum trees in my yard. Both have lots of plums but the plums are falling off prior to ripening. Any ideas why? I was looking forward to eating them, but they are not staying on long enough to harvest.

I have a storage/implement shed with a dirt floor. When I walk in there after walking through dew covered grass, my boots get pretty nasty. If I walk in the house and forget to take off my boots, it makes a big mess. I am considering putting in a gravel floor. Anybody done this? Are there...

I am going to put a piece of woodworking equipment in my garage. It has a 220 volt 30 amp motor. I am going to need to install a 220 volt receptacle. Couple of questions: should the breaker in the box be 30 amp? Will I need 10-3 wire from the box to the receptacle. I assume a two pole...

I think I have seen threads talking about this subject. Anyone ever done it? If so, can you elaborate on the setup you used and would you recommend it? Pictures if available would be great.

I will be running about 250' of pipe from a well to my cabin. What size pipe would you suggest in order to get acceptable water pressure?

Mainly for just plinking and fooling around with grandsons. Got any suggestions on brand/model to look at? I would hope to have the power to dispatch a squirrel if need be. I have some around that tend to be pests at times.

I have a small (around 1000 sq ft) hunting cabin. I have used a propane stove and space heaters to heat it since building it around 10 years ago. The propane heater has been acting up lately, and also someone recently stole the 20 gallon propane cylinder that sits outside, so I decided to...

First a little background. My old trusty Stihl 025 recently started running very hot. After a few minutes of use, smoke would seep out from under the sprocket cover and the bar and chain would get very hot to the touch. Cutting would become very difficult even with a new chain. I thought it...

I have some downed walnut on my property, just limbs and smaller pieces not good for any kind of woodworking projects. Does walnut burn good? I don't burn for heat, just recreationally in a fireplace and fire pit.

My 025 Stihl chainsaw seems to be low on power. I am having problems cutting logs that it used to zip through. I put a new chain on and it's still not cutting well so it's not just a dull chain. Even though it starts easily and sounds like it always has, the engine appears to be running hot...

I am looking at a used BX2230 with a 60" MMM. I looked at a video on youtube showing the removal procedure for a BX MMM. It took less than 1 minute. Is the reinstallation as quick and easy? I did see another video comparing the JD system which is quite nice. That video indicated that the...

I am looking at a used BX2230 with 1500 hrs at a dealer. It has a 60" MMM, no loader. It looks like it has been well taken care of and everything seems to be working properly. Price is $4800. Does that sound like a reasonable price?

I moved into a new house in Dec. 2013. By the time construction was complete, it was too late to start a new lawn. Over the summer the lawn was pretty much overtaken by weeds. I aerated a couple of weeks ago and over seeded. The new grass is coming up but there are plenty of weeds left over...

2 wheel drive for sale locally. 750 hrs, turf tires, 60 inch belly mower. Looks good in picture. $2700. Worth looking at?

I pulled out my Masterbuilt electric smoker to smoke some ribs for the 4th. I recently moved to a new house and have had no previous issues with the smoker. I plugged it into a plug in the garage. The ground fault reset button immediately cut things off. Tried a couple more times, same...

Here are pictures of a couple of items I built on my patio using pavers. These are very easy to build. It's pretty much like using legos. It doesn't take long and the end product is a nice addition to an outdoor area.

I built a fire pit and now need a metal insert for holding the wood while it burns. I have a plan for the insert but have a question about painting it. I looked at high temperature Rustoleum and the directions on the can says that the paint should not come in direct contact with a flame. Well...

I am going to plant a couple of apple trees in my back yard. I have heard that you need to plant two different varieties so they will cross pollinate better. Is that correct? Also, is there a maximum distance they should be apart so that cross pollination is maximized? Any tips appreciated...

Recently I was in the market to buy a new F-150. I was going to get either a 6 cyl. Ecoboost or V-8 engine. I posted a thread asking for opinions about the two engines. As you would expect there were lots of opinions. The thread got somewhat contentious as the GM guys were downgrading the...

It's probably been discussed dozens of times in this forum, but I rarely if ever come here so thought I'd ask. I use Mobil 1 synthetic oil in my vehicles, the one that claims 15,000 miles between changes. I "only" go about 10,000 miles. What is your opinion of doing this?

I recently purchased a new pickup. The older I get the more effort it takes to get up in the bed when necessary, not to mention worrying about breaking something jumping out. I decided to order an aftermarket bed step. I decided to go with the AMP Research product. It is simple; push it down...

I'm looking at new F150s, considering a V8 or V6 Eco Boost. Please post opinions regarding which you would prefer. I've driven both and both have sufficient power to suit me. Eco Boost costs about $1000 more but get a little better mileage.

Any good marinate recipes?

I recently found a flail mower for sale. I posted a thread with pictures asking for information. I only got one response from Halftrack identifying it as a Ford 917. I decided to go ahead and take a chance and bought it. There is an identification number cast on the gearbox cover. It looks...

I found this flail mower for sale. It is a six footer, and the asking price is $400.00. It has a new set of blades. The current owner seems to be the type person who maintains his equipment well. He said it is a Mott. I saw nothing on it that identified it as a Mott. The rear roller...

Found a 5' for sale on CL. My Kubota 3430 is 28.5 PTO HP. Is it big enough to handle this flail?

I have a 1996 F150 V-8 with automatic transmission, around 80,000 miles. As I am driving down the road at normal speed, the transmissions bumps every now and then. I don't know how to describe it any better than that. It seems to do it more often if I am pulling a trailer. Does this sound...

I am going to sell my Ford 101 two bottom plow. It is a trip type plow so no shear pins to worry about. This is the plow everybody wants. I am going to put it on Craigslist and am wondering what to ask. I have sold a couple of items on CL in the last week. They both sold within a day of...

I am going to look at a 5' Ford 917 Flail mower on Craigslist. Does anyone know what years the 917 was made? I have never owned a flail so any advice as to what to look for in evaluating this mower would be appreciated. The asking price is $500.00. The owner said he would hook it up and...

Going to look at a RM660 Finish mower for sale on CL. Ad says it was only used one season. Asking 1000 bucks. Don't think it will totally cut out the rear tires of my Kubota 3430. Should that be major concern? Does the asking price sound in the ballpark?

We have had a substantial amount of rain the last three days. I rarely go into or even look in my crawlspace. It happens that I had occasion to look yesterday. Standing water.....not good. I traced the leak to a block corner. It is leaking in the corner about a foot from the ground. Just a...

Green mold/fungus is forming on the north side of my metal shop. I am thinking of spraying it with a bleach and water mixture and rinsing it with a hose. Will that clean it off? Will the bleach have a detrimental effect on the painted metal? Is there a better way to clean it off? All...

During rain events worms crawl into my garage. They die and cause a mess. So many came in during the last rain, they are starting to stink. It becomes a pain in the rear cleaning them out after each rain. These are regular old earthworms/red worms/fishing worms or whatever you call them in...

A year or so ago I added Pat's Easy Change to my lower hitch arms. That added an extra 4 inches distance from the rotary cutter to the PTO spline. I have been using the cutter ever since without incident. However, I got to thinking about how much engagement I now had in the metal driveline...

I have a small field to plant this fall for a food plot, probably oats and wheat. I have a turning plow and disc. The field has lots of rocks and I would prefer not to bring them to the top with a turning plow. I can borrow a 3 pt hitch tiller. The field is only about 1/3 acre so the tiller...

I was driving through the Mississippi delta earlier this week. First time I've been there in quite some time. It used to be that most of the crop land was in cotton. I noticed a lot of corn starting to germinate out of the ground. Has the price of grain changed the cropping habits of...

Have you seen any yet?

Anybody watch the 2 new episodes of DD last night? The show is so stupid yet I rarely ever miss one. I cracked up when Si got the poodle for dove hunting. And I'll be durned if that dog didn't retrieve that dove. And yes, as Phil noted, he had a nice set of "cods." :laughing: Just can't...

I need to drill a large number of a 1/2 inch holes in 1/8 inch wall steel tubing. I will use a drill press. What will be the best (longest lasting) type drill bit to use? Also, what would be good RPM speed to use?

There is an epic thread on here " Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck". I don't have time to go through that whole thread to to find information about an item I am considering. That item is a 1HP Hydraulic Feed Metal Cutting Band Saw. It can be had for a little under $800.00 after tax and...

How are you guys and gals in the northeast doing? Report on how you are weathering the storm. Pics would be nice.

How many saw the Paul Harvey/Dodge truck ad on the Super Bowl? It's very inspirational. If you haven't seen it, you should be able to easily find it online. It has stirred quite a bit of buzz. Made me realize how much I miss Paul Harvey. Also, it was effective because if I were in the...

I recently installed 4 of these D-ring tie downs on my trailer. They are rated for 11,000 lbs. and are attached to the wood floor with two 3/8" carriage bolts. Now I am having second thoughts about them being safe attachment points for securing my 4500 lb. tractor. The 11,000 lb. rating...

I'm interested in purchasing an electronic predator caller. Do any of you guys use one? Have brand recommendations?

I got a new tablet, Kindle Fire 8.9". I enjoy sitting in my easy chair looking at TBN. However a aggravating thing keeps happening. Whenever I navigate from one forum to another the login screen pops up and I have to login again to continue. Any suggestion how to stop this?

I have a trailer that is 16 ft with a 2 ft dovetail. Is that considered a 16 or 18 ft trailer?

OK OK I know there have been a gazillion tooth bars threads, but one more can't hurt. I installed one on my last tractor, so I have experience using one and installing one, and yes, they are a great addition at a relatively small price. The one I previously bought was from the outfit in NC...

I think a lot of people on TBN are geezers like me. Tomorrow is is my birthday, 64. I am getting to the age of giving serious thought to retiring. I have mixed emotions. Still enjoy my work but am thinking I might enjoy retirement as well. I have friends who love retirement and some who...

Guess I'll have to go shopping after all.

I recently bought a trailer to tow my Kubota 3430. Weight of the tractor with FEL and loaded rear tires is in the 4600-4800 lbs. I tow it with a F150 truck. How do I best determine an optimal tongue weight for towing this rig? Moving the tractor just a few inches forward or backward on the...

I recently bought a trailer to tow my Kubota tractor. It has two 3500 lb axles, brakes on one axle. I have never owned a trailer with brakes so this is new to me. I loaded the tractor for the first time today and drove it around a little to get used to the trailer brakes. I put the...

I recently bought a trailer to tow my Kubota 3430. The weight of the tractor and FEL is approximately 4400 lbs. The trailer has two 3500 lb axles, brakes on one axle. I also just bought a new to me 2005 F150. It has a Reese POD brake controller on it. I did a little investigation on the...

I have a Fimco PTO driven sprayer. I have an application where would like to shut down all of the nozzles except for the one in the middle. Do they make false tips with no hole to eliminate spray from a given nozzle? If not, what would be the best way to accomplish this? All thoughts/ideas...

When I went to vote yesterday, the pictured plant was part of the landscaping at the church voting precinct I use. The flowers were covered up with bees. I have a pumpkin patch, and the number of bees visiting the pumpkin blooms has been disappointing. In fact, I don't think I am getting good...

There is a thread going on over in the attachments forum that asks a question similar to mine. I didn't want to jump in that thread so thought I'd start one here. I have a L3430GST, 28.5 PTO HP, 4WD with FEL. I cut about 5 acres of fairly hilly pasture type land about 4-5 times a year. I use...

I am in the market for a trailer to transport a compact tractor, Kubota L3430 with FEL, around 4000 lbs. It won't get that much use so I want to get something that will do the job for the least amount of money. What kind of trailer would you suggest. If you have pictures of something you use...

It is extremely hot and dry here. We are in need of rain, but the forecast shows no relief in site. How's your area doing?

I did some spraying this weekend with a PTO driven sprayer. It is helpful to know tractor speed when spraying. My users manual has a chart that tells speed in all gears "at rated engine RPM". What does that mean?

I was bush hogging yesterday. Seat time give you lots of time to think. I got to thinking about my blades and how often I should either sharpen or replace them. I thought I would come to the TBN brain trust for opinions. I'll give you my thoughts/opinions. You give me yours. The blades on...

I recently installed Pat's Easy Change System on my Kubota 3430. I'm very happy so far. I had one of those "why didn't I do that years ago" feelings. Well, that has brought on a want/need feeling for a hydraulic top link. This is for all you users of HTLs. How would you rate them? 1) Must...

I have an uncovered wood deck at my hunting cabin. I was at the cabin this past weekend. The deck is way overdue a good cleaning and waterproof stain job. The wood is standard 5/4 treated planks. I have read that a 50/50 bleach/water solution is a good way to clean prior to staining. I...

I am in the process of working on a small pumpkin patch, about .15 acre. I plowed and disked the area a month or so ago. I used a two bottom Ford 101 plow. Today I plowed it again with the scarifiers on my box blade. I want to keep the soil loose and weeds out until I plant in early to mid...

I found some cheap pavers at a salvage yard recently, $0.99 each. I bought enough to make two courses for a fire pit. I just laid them on top of the ground, no digging, leveling, etc. It took 11 to make a circle so I bought 22. I could have done a more professional job, but that would have...

My son had a couple of days of good deer hunting success recently. Last Friday was the last day of muzzleloading season here in Tennessee. He went Friday and got the one on his left. Saturday was the opener of rifle season. He went back to the same spot and got the other one Saturday...

I found this in my driveway this afternoon. It was about 18" long, and I haven't found the other piece. It had a triangular head and I suspect it is a copperhead. Can you help me confirm or deny my suspicions. I hope I'm wrong. I have a 6 month puppy. He has turned out to be quite a...

I went to an auction today. I think it was the first time I ever left an auction thinking things went cheap. Usually I leave an auction thinking how much people overbid on things. The real estate and miscellaneous items all seemed to go very low. I bought the two items pictured. I got the...

I just recently cut a hedge apple (some people call them bodock or mock orange) tree in a fence row. I know from past experience that they have a strong tendency to sucker. I have previously cut limbs on this tree and the offshoots around the cut area are quick to return and quick to grow. I...

I have a farm that has been used mostly for recreational purposes; hunting, relaxing, weekend getaway, etc. It is about 2 hours from my principle residence. I do lease out some bottom land to a person who grows tobacco. However, the property does not generate much income. I have allowed a...

I have a 2006 4X4 B7510 Kubota that I am putting up for sale. It is 21 engine HP and 17 PTO HP. It has 176 hours and is a gear transmission 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. I am going to ask $10,500. Does that sound like a price that will get the tractor sold in a reasonable amount of time?

I want to plant a few fruit trees. Is fall a good time to plant, or am I better served to wait until spring? All the fruit trees I see for sale are either dwarf or semi dwarf. I would really prefer a full sized tree. Are most all fruit trees now of a dwarf variety?

I just bought a used B7510. The serial number is 32029. Can someone tell me what model year that is or how to do a search to find out?

I ran across an ad on CL for a B7510 4WD, with FEL and only 173 hrs. It also had a RD6000 Woods Finish Mower as a part of the deal. I got everything for $8500.00. The previous owner said it had never spent a night outside. Everything looked almost new. I'm excited about the new to me...

Awhile back I started a thread about flail mowers called "Let's Talk Flail Mowers". The thread took on a life of it's own, and I didn't participate much because I backed out of the flail mower market. I have always been a RC guy. Well, I'm back into the thought process of possibility buying...

I found a B7510 4wd, 173 hrs, FEL and 5 ft. Woods rotary cutter for sale for $8500.00. This sounds like a very good deal to me. What do you think?

I've been looking for a cheap lawn tractor on craigslist most of the summer. I have a hunting cabin on some property I own a couple of hours from my full time residence. I have been hauling my Craftsman tractor back and forth to cut the lawn at the cabin. I have wanted something to leave...

Well I made a mistake. Got off my tractor and forgot to put the brake on. It rolled about 30 ft., and the bucket hit a tree. As you can see from the picture, it's bent pretty good. Do you think it can be bent back to a usable state, or is a new bucket in my future? If you vote on repairing...

I'm thinking about leasing a farm for hunting rights. I will be the lessee. Is there any general rule of thumb about how much per acre to charge. I know this will vary depending on the part of the country where the land is. Mine is in Tennessee.

I have a Kodiak brand rotary cutter. As you can see from the picture, it is open at the rear near the tail wheel. It tends to periodically throw clumps of grass out of this rear open area. It's not a major concern other than the cut area isn't quite as "manicured" as I would prefer. I know...

I ran across this visitor today while mowing my yard. I killed him. Yes I know that was the wrong thing to do, he eats unwanted rodents, he is just one of God's creatures, etc. However, my wife is terrified of these things. If she had come across him, she would not have gone back into the...

I have a gutter that feeds water into an underground drain pipe. The pipe runs underground to the low side of my lot to drain the water. Something, probably leaves, has stopped up the drain and the water backs up and runs out where downspout meets the pipe. The pipe has a fairly long run...

I'm thinking about a tiller. I've never owned one before. I stopped by a dealer today. They carry Land Pride. The guy I talked to suggested a reverse till tiller. I didn't even price the difference between the forward till and the reverse till. Still in the early evaluation phase of this...

Here are pictures of a 14" 3 bottom Ford 101 plow I am getting ready to sell. Everything works well. The wear parts are all in good shape. It has the trip type plows that are spring loaded and will come out of the ground if you hit a root, large rock, stump etc. No shear pins in these old...

I am thinking about raising about 1/2 to 1 acre of pumpkins this year just for fun. My daughter and law is a kindergarten teacher, and it would be fun to have the class over to a pumpkin patch in the fall. I have a few questions. 1) How wide would you suggest the rows be? 2) Weed Control? Any...

I was bush hogging today and hit a low stump I forgot was in the field. I sheared the driveline shear bolt. The driveline safety shield prevents easy access to the shear bolt. Look at the pictures and see if you can help me figure out how to get to the shear bolt area to put in a new one...

I am compiling a list of country sayings for a project I am working on. Tell me your favorite country saying. I appreciate your input.

I recently bought a piece of property partially fenced. The previous owner did not keep the fence row clean, hence a lot of growth to clean up. What is the best chemical for killing saplings, vines, honeysuckle, buck bushes, etc.?

Something seems to have changed when I navigate the TBN forums. First of all, the Windows phishing filter is constantly working when I am moving around the forums greatly slowing things down. Secondly, after I view a picture and return to the thread, I am sent back to the first post instead of...

I had a 30X50 pole barn built a few months ago. It is insulated with the thin silver insulation, not sure what it's called, but it's the kind builders put in pole barns these days. I intend to put an office in part of the PB. Do you think the existing insulation will be sufficient along the...

I just finished building a new house. I have propane fireplace logs. Will a 100 lb. propane tank be large enough to run the logs? I am thinking of buying two tanks and just changing the line to a full tank when one runs out of propane. Since the logs are the only thing that uses propane, I...

I will be moving soon to a new house on five acres. I am thinking about getting a Border Collie. I know they are very busy dogs and need lots of room to do their thing. Anybody ever owned one? Give me your opinions, the good, the bad, the ugly.

I bought a used Kubota L3430 a couple of months ago. This is my first Kubota, not my first tractor. I am going to change the oil. The manual says use 10W30 or 10W40 CD CE or CF. This sounds like just regular off the shelf oil. I thought diesel engines required a specialty oil like Rotella...

I am just starting a new house. When I contacted the local water dept. to get the water meter set, I got an unpleasant surprise, a charge of $3050.00. I was expecting more in the neighborhood of about 1/3 that amount. Just curious, what does hooking on in your area cost? Maybe mine isn't so...

I recently used a chainsaw to girdle two trees. I made two continuous rings on each tree. A couple of weeks later I revisited those trees expecting to see mostly dead leaves. They both looked very healthy with no evidence of dying. Does this take longer than I expected? How quickly should I...

I closed a deal today with an individual on a L3530. It has 375 hrs., GST transmission and FEL. It has been garage kept and looks brand new. Although this is my second tractor, I'm still pretty excited. I have a larger New Holland that I use on my farm, about 1.75 hrs from my home. I...

I found an ad for a 2001 TC33D 4wd and FEL with 500 hrs. It has a 5ft. box blade, 5ft. rotary cutter, and 6' finish mower that goes along with the deal. I don't yet have the details on the attachments as far as brands, condition, etc. Asking price is $13,500. The downside is that the...

I am considering either a L3400 or L3240 or possibly a L3540. Obviously the Grand series tractors have more bells and whistles and cost more. I'm sure some of you guys have struggled with a similar decision. What was your final decision and why? I am like anybody else, lower price is very...

Today I was quoted a price of $17,000 for a new L3400 HST with a LA463 loader with skid steer type quick attach, rear tires filled with liquid. What does that price sound like?

My house is about 15 yrs. old. My concrete garage floor has a lot of grease, dirt, oil and grime on it from years of neglect. My springtime project is to clean and paint it. Simple question.....how is the best way to clean it prior to painting?

I just bought 5 acres and will build a new house, probably this fall. I plan to have about an acre around the house as a lawn area and the balance will be cut only two to three times during the growing season. I had intended to use a rotary cutter to cut the 4 acres, but the more I hear about...

2002 TC33 4WD hydro, garage kept...looks almost new, 333hrs. Items that come along as a part of the deal: 6' Buhler finish mower, 6' box blade, boom pole, canopy that has never been installed. Asking $12,500.00. Is that reasonable?

I was at a farm implement auction yesterday and saw a 2 row Ford planter go for $875.00. It wasn't painted or fixed up all that much; however the seed bins and fertilizer box were in good shape. It looked ready to go to the field. The prices on two row planters are going out of the roof. I...

I live in suburbia. I have a farm about 80 miles away which is my getaway. I have tired of the 1/3 acre lot and neighbors too close. I have found a six acre lot outside town that I am considering buying and building a new house. However, I don't want to mow six acres. I travel quite a bit...

I previosly posted regarding a new gate entrance I was building. With the exception of hanging a sign on the horizontal post, I have completed the project. The first pic is the entrance and new gates I built. The second pic is a close up of the gates. The gates are made of 5/4 pressure...

I have a project that is going to require quite a bit of box blade work. I have a question. Do you guys use your boxes in draft or position control? Are there pros and cons of each?

I recently started the fabrication and erection of a new gate entrance at the driveway of my getaway cabin. I am going for a western ranch style look. I cut three cedar logs off the farm where the cabin is located. The vertical logs are about 10 inches in diameter and the horizontal top log...

OK all you orange guys, give me a little advice. There is a L175 with a 4' cutter for sale in this area. It has 750 hours and looks fairly good in a picture I've seen, definitely used but not in bad shape that I can tell from the pic. Asking price is $2500.00. What years was that model made...

I am going to build and erect a western style gate entrance, the kind with two vertical poles and a horizontal pole mounted on top of the side poles. I am debating on the height of the cross bar. I am thinking the major consideration will be the possibility of needing to get a dump truck under...

I am going to purchase a meat grinder so I can utilize some of my deer meat to make jerky and summer sausage. Since I won't use it very often, I am leaning toward a manual grinder. As with everthing, there are models that are pretty inexpensive and some that are more costly. I generally go by...

I found this drill on a used equipment lot today. It's old but I have been looking for something like this to plant food plots. Any of you guys (Farmwithjunk?) ever used one like this? What should I look for as possible trouble areas? If there are problems, are these machines fairly straight...

I am considering planting a few acres of pumpkins next year and doing a pumpkin patch fall festival for the local elementary school classes and let the kids pick their halloween pumpkins. I have planted a few pumpkins in the past and the deer eat them so fast that they don't produce. Have any...

I have a boxblade but don't use it very often. I was using it last weekend with pretty good results for what I was trying to accomplish. When I do use it, I always just set it level and go. I know a lot of you guys use a hydraulic toplink for easily varying the front to back tilt. My...