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Ok, I never much thought about right vs left shooting. It has always been stock to right shoulder, hold left hand and trigger with right. But, my grandfather had always shot left handed, and nobody ever had a good explanation as to why. That was the way he learned. Winchester Model 100...

My goal is to much up some down branches, and firewood leftovers. And overall to be safe. Maybe also attacking blackberries. Ok, I started looking at small consumer quality skid steer forestry mulcher attachments. The attachments are almost reasonably priced, but have a ravenous appetite for...

I picked up a Landini Trekker 60F at auction last week. Data Plate lists 1TAL/AS, but it seems to match the Trekker 60 or 60F. Listed as a Non-Op. If it runs, the price will be an absolute steal. If not, an expensive boat anchor, although the engine may be worth more than I paid, if it...

Ok, a couple of months ago I purchased the CAT 977K. Running good, but bucket hydraulics weren't working. So it is now time to figure out what is going on. I've tracked the leak down to a pipe/hose junction for the lower lift cylinders. And, of course in the most inaccessible location...

We built our barn with a wood frame and painted corrugated steel 40 years ago. Constructed with nails and neoprene washers (which likely are mighty old by now). Overall the metal is in pretty good shape, although we lost a couple of pieces of fiberglass a couple of years ago. Anyway, for many...

What do most of you do with home workshops and septic tanks? Auto waste? I'm planning on building a new workshop, and doing some auto restoration, generally just me working. Probably some painting. No floor drain (except the shower). Maybe a utility sink, and bathroom sink. However, the...

I decided to try the HF Portable Tire Changer. I'm not quite sure why it is called "portable", when it is designed to be bolted to a concrete floor. Anyway, I was trying to figure out what to mount it to... and came up with the idea of using a piece of 2" square tubing. The base on the...

I've been looking for a new water tank. Mainly for watering around the yard, although I suppose I do like getting a drink from the garden hose periodically. I saw on Craigslist a 1000G fuel tank with stand for a good price. I like the idea of a 6 foot (or so) stand, although a vertical tank...

Are there any benefits of tricycles? I remember an uncle used to use one to dig sugar beets, but I don't remember why. I don't think I've ever driven one, but I'm reading about them being much less stable on hillsides, and using a front end loader. So, are there any true benefits of...

Ok, I picked up a used International 47 Baler. I'm still testing it. Some of the feeder gears/chainrings were in bad shape, but hopefully I'm getting those straightened out. However, with my test baling, every few knots, I hear a WHAM, and I break a shear pin. There seems to be a stop under...

I just got an IH (International McCormick) 47. What size of shear bolts should it have? Apparently there are 3 shear bolts. 1 on flywheel 1 on feed forks 1 on needle assembly. I bought a bunch of 2", 5/16" bolts. Grade 3, 5, & 8. I think it had a grade 8 bolt in the flywheel, and grade 5...

When I bought my tiller, they told me it only had half a PTO shaft. Fortunately by the time I picked it up, they had found the other half. I just bought a JD Sickle. Got it loaded on the trailer, then started looking for the PTO... half a shaft. And, it turns out that it is rather hard to...

As I mentioned elsewhere, I got really frustrated that all I could find were Dwarf & semi-dwarf trees at the local nurseries. Although, perhaps I should reconsider some of the semi-dwarfs. I've transplanted a volunteer Cherry tree a month and a half or so ago, and assuming it survives this...

Ok, Looking at the tires on my not-quite-new baler. They have some mild weather checking, so I was thinking of hunting down some replacements. Size is: 18.4-16A on a 16" rim 6 Ply Rating 15-16A (Right) 8 Ply Rating 15-16A (Left) (different ply rating is "factory" according to parts...

I finally got my Freeman 200W home Saturday morning. I've seen some very nice restorations here. But, my main goal is just to get the machine running, functional, and safe. Perhaps I'll slap on some paint when convenient. The thing was supposed to have baled hay 2 years ago. But, suffered...

I was checking the lube notes on my "not-quite-new" Freeman baler. Different manuals apparently are slightly different. In my manual here: Lubrication 9. For balers with centralized lubrication system, use only MLGI type "O" grease. Be sure grease is kept clean. Keep air out of grease...

I've been thinking about trying to develop a small spring for watering my yard and garden. The spring seems to run year-around, and as far as I can tell, the flow seems to be pretty constant at about a half to one GPM. The hill behind my property isn't a very big hill, so I would be leery...

I've seen several posts about adding little teeth to one's bucket... I thought tusks would be better. I only had two. I set them a little narrow to suit my needs at this time. I'm not carrying around pallets at the moment, but could redrill my holes if I need to set them wider. If I was...

For a while I've wanted to start a bee hive. I'd like to get a local capture hive, rather than moving bees around the country... hopefully avoiding importing diseases into the area that I wouldn't already have, and would rather have a generally wild bee than a domestic bee. Anyway, Mom has a...

It seems like I'm having a lot of problems finding "Standard" sized trees. In the city, dwarfs might be OK, but I have the space for a nice orchard, so I just don't want to have stunted trees. Anybody else run into issues with finding decent sized fruit trees?

I've been working on trying to dig up a cherry tree for transplant over the last couple of days. Perhaps it is too late in the Spring, but it is good weather. And, I did manage to let the tree get to be too big, waiting longer won't help that. I'm really envying those people that have...

Looking for some Wheelhorse D200 rear rims. 12" diameter. 12" wide. 6 bolt. My tires are 26x12-12, AG tread. Also interested in a Hydro transmission for the D160 to D200 models.

A couple of months ago I picked up an electric Thrift Store Chainsaw. Actually, it was one of the B&D Alligator Loppers. I have a couple of them. They are extremely easy to use. I like the battery powered saws, but not the B&D batteries :yuck: They are rated for small stuff, but I'll...

I've got a Wheelhorse D200 that I'd like to do some work on this spring. The hydro transmission is strong in reverse. But, it barely has any power in forward. The previous owner messed around with the linkages, so I think they are tight, although I'm not too keen on his work. So, I'm...

The big thing with many businesses is that inventory is expensive (although I imagine shipping and pulling small orders is also expensive). So the new idea is "just in time". Estimate sales, and get replacement items in just as the item leaves the store. Anyway, for many items the stores will...

Ok, I'm looking at 2 twine small square balers. 50 lb bales or so. A couple of years ago, someone baled hay with an inline baler for my mother, and it was a disaster. Not well adjusted baler. Bales were loose. No "flakes" (apparently horse owners like flakes). And a lot of "banana bales"...

I was cleaning my new-ish Kuhn GMD77 mower, and found this. Apparently there was a ball of twine and barbed wire fence wound around one of the spindles. This caused a gouge in the back part of the bar. I think the bearings feel ok, but I'll put the disk back on to see what it feels like...

I just purchased an older used & abused Kuhn GMD77 mower. I'm trying to get it ready for haying season. Several of the disks seem to be a bit warped, so the blades go above the next disk, rather than below, or right next to it. The slots to keep the blade bolts from spinning are also worn...

I'm been around haying for most of my life, but just decided to invest in some equipment. Concentrating on "square" bales, spring grass. I'll try go get a few small plots to mow. Hopefully building up to around 100 to 200 acres in smaller plots. Much of it will be flat, but I may have some...