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Yes, very easily. I recently did a 1/4 mile of road with our mini and a 36" smooth trenching bucket. It will not take you all that long especially if you can dump it within the swing of the excavator (or in a dump trailer/truck). Here is another older sample of how I cut a shallow ditch/swell...

Thank you - I think that is basically where I ended up but it was not a smooth road. I will save your response for later reference as I am sure I will be doing something similar in the future and may not remember the exact steps. Thanks!

I am not blinding anyone during the day with a single high beam and the yellow lights only draw attention due to an unusual pattern of lighting (proven they help people judge your speed and distance better than a single light). If a driver is blinded so easily maybe they need to reconsider...

I run my high beam and a set of yellow spot beams under my main light all day every day. Anything to get people's attention. Too many people are playing with screens, ½ high, or just not paying attention!

Anyone can do that - why not spend countless hours making a part you really dont even need out of plastic on an expensive printer?? LOL I did get it to work out by using the pattern tool and laying out a 4x4 grid based on the existing hole I cut to the correct size. I posted it on Makersworld...

I like my .17HMR , I noticed I never get ricochets with it like I get with a .22 which is nice when hunting or shooting pests.

Thanks - I think I may have figured it out. Some of this stuff is not intuitive to me.

I was going to 3d print a die holder for the garage but am sort of stumped on how to get holes in a plate that are even. What I am trying to do is make a flat piece of plastic where they sit. I designed it so it holds 16 total dies, 4 across, 4 down. I can get the first hole (44mm wide at...

Cool trip -thanks for sharing!

LOL - we have an M&P 15-22 and it is a fun little gun. I got it for my wife and kids to shoot and they enjoyed it (kids got older and moved after college). I may need to get it out for the wife one of these days!

That Walther looks pretty neat. Do they make it with a threaded barrel? I sort of went on a .22 kick the last few years - really like shooting them with subsonic suppressed as it does not annoy anyone, don't need hearing protection, and is still cheap to shoot.

"The last kitchen refrigerator "failure" was probably just a $30 cooling fan, and might have still been covered by warranty. But when it's a 10-day wait just to get a repair man out to evaluate the failure and tell you whether it's going to be covered by warranty, let alone the additional time...

Awesome, nice vehicle. Enjoy it for years to come!

Restored a 1957 Cub Low boy this past year. Great little tractor (that I will never use), but it will be fun at fairs and shows!

Impressive for stock lighting! I wish our stock RAV4 had that good of lighting! Lol

I believe it is around 1900, maybe close to 2000lbs. The frame is I beams and C channel, all filled with cement. I personally wanted close to the 3pt lift capacity so I could use the loader safely, especially when I am using the grapple and moving firewood. If I am doing firewood, I split oak...

All heavy steel and concrete - set it up for carrying saws and towing the log splitter at the same time. (MX5100 in photo)

LD1 is correct. The cab and filled tires is NOT enough. I have the MX5100 (same machine, less HP) and run a rear weight box that is around 1900-2000 lbs and I have loaded tires spread to max width. With max loader lift I can still feel a little light in the rear moving bins of Oak firewood...

So when Honda was offering .9% interest and I was making over 14% interest at the time I should have paid cash??? I guess I missed something in my financial classes... I am only mentioning this to point out that everyone has different circumstances and no one correct answer exists.

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Ouch! The prices of SxS's are getting insane. Sounds like you made a good decision and will have a good machine. If you get out riding and working at night we found a backup added to the rear is extremely handy for closing gates, to, well, backing up. Lol ENJOY the new machine!

CF Moto seems more popular overseas but certainly a decent machine for the price. We have 2 SxS's - this year I bought a little Kubota 520 RTV and love it for yard work, working our road and woods, and stuff like that. It is slow but has a lot of grunt in low for pulling stuff and working...

Yes, Sir, that is correct. This version is the same length as the standard, but with wider posts and runners. I went with the wider shorter lift since this is as large of a truck as I ever plan on buying. I also didn't want to eat up too much garage space so that is why I skipped a longer...

Here is a little better way to explain small off-roaders and how they fit. For reference, I also attached a photo of a RAM 2500 on the lift. With the aluminum inserts the lawn mower and rototiller can go across and I can change the oil on them pretty easily. It is a neat setup and seems to...

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My lift has the inserts, they are nice for pulling ATVs across, platform work, mowers, etc. Each insert is around 30 lbs so pretty easy to remove and store when not needed.

It is a decent size for sure. I have a smaller one which is good for carbs or pistol frames. The larger one will work for AR frames, and larger tractor parts. Both can easily clean the wife's jewelry and little household things. I mostly use Dawn and water for firearms and jewelry, simple...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/395160586542 I bought this one about a year ago. Works great. All stainless, has a drain and does a good job. Go as large as possible and make sure it has a heated tank.

Thank you! That is an interesting idea. I would not be against the idea of a center post. The hard part of this is I only want to do 2 trusses out of the 11 that are currently there. Just raise one small area so we have more height for a lift, maybe 18"-24" would be huge. I was thinking...

Thanks - they look like they would be easy to build and would give some clearance. When I read about trusses it seems fairly easy to modify two of the 11 without too much risk/difficulty. I certainly will overbuild them and hope to get people with more experience to weigh in. Last night I...

Here is the style I am thinking about:

Thanks. I can currently run the lift up between the door tracks (doors are 12' so got lucky there) but I am thinking that once the ceiling gets all changed out I will get the tracks that follow the ceiling and allow the door to be higher.

Our 30' deep, 40' wide shop building needs a few changes. It is all in excellent shape but I am adding a new auto lift and need a little more than the current 10' ceiling height in one bay. My thoughts is to clean up the current ceiling - remove air lines, take put the garage door opener...

I thought 38" between the rails was a pretty good gap. The majority of the stuff I need to access is in the middle so I think for my use it should be fine. I am not dropping transmissions and motors, mainly changing oil, and other maintenance items. I am also going to get a rolling bridge jack...

What make do you have and like?

Yep - unfortunately 99% are. There are a lot of quality differences in the different lifts out there and some are a LOT cheaper. It seems this company has well made products from what I can tell so far.

I was looking at the Wildfire 4 posts lift and was wondering if anyone owns one. I really like the: https://www.wildfirelifts.com/wildfire-exotic It is the right size for the garage, can side load the ATV and little RTV, and the bigger SxS and the tractor will be drive on. The exotic has a...

I currently have a smaller two post lift. I am shopping for a 4 post. The two post is fine but sometimes the arms dont really extend to where I really need them so I need to reposition the car. It is totally useless for my tractors and sometimes (often) a challenge for my side by sides and...

They both have their place. We have two ATVS, and two SxS's and they all have a function. The ATVS are a lot of fun to take out on a nice day and ride slow tight trails. Sometime we use them to run to neighbors and move little things around, maybe drag out a deer during hunting season. The...

As of Feb 1 2024 per ATF: Average Form 4 Trust Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm NFA Division 224 days Form 4 Individual Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm NFA Division 196 days

The great thing is a lot of .22 suppressors are very small. I run one that is under 4" and there are smaller versions. Small enough that if you are running a 16" barrel you can be at roughly 20" so it leaves you with a very mobile rifle. The have come a long long way in the last 10 years.

For squirrel hunting the suppressor allows additional shots. Sometime you can get two or three in a row because they are not really sure what is going on and don't take off running. On bigger game, it is just nice to not to have a loud rifle going off and ringing your ears. Sometimes first...

Heck, I been following the tread and I dont even have a paved or concreted driveway. It has been very educational and informative. Nice work on the explanations, Sir.

Commercial duty 3PT lawn plugger aerator made by E.A. . This 36" model has 6 independent wheels with 3/4" rear discharge, high tempered, galvanized spoons that are made in the USA and are easily replaceable. I believe it is listed as being around 550-600lbs. It is made to work on a Subcompact...

Amazon has been great for us. We had a few vendor problems over the years and in one case they tried a return item fee that was not listed anywhere. I just chatted with Amazon and the young lady looked at everything, saw where I was credited less than I should have been, and Amazon made up the...

I would not lose any sleep over that at all. It is not going to go away, that would throw a LOT of elderly into homelessness and mass poverty. That is not a good way to get votes. With some changes it can be funded. There are still jobs out there that have pensions, and there are many ways...

You are both correct - cant take it with you

Sometime it is a good idea to get rid of them while they are still worth something and working fine. Plus the new diesels are leaps and bounds stronger and more refined than ones of 10 years ago. Good luck on your search!

I honestly cant think of a Yamaha ATV that didnt lock the rear end. There maybe one back in the day but the Griz, Kodiak, Banshee, Warrior, Raptor, Big bear were all locked up. The Yamaha Rhinos (Yamahas first entry into the SxS market had a locked rear) and I know the RMax, YXZ etc. is...

Most ATVS have a locked rear end - Ranchers, Foremans, both Kodiak models, TRX440, 400EX, Warriors, YZF450, Raptors, for example. The Sport SxS UTVs are almost all locked rears even with independent rear suspension. KRX’s, my Talon for example. If you want an unlocked rear look for something...

It seems the general consensus is the 520 has a decent increase in felt "power". I was surprised how well it did on our hills in high range. If they put a medium range on those machine it would be perfect!

Do you notice much difference between the two?

Bought the RTV yesterday. The one we got has great steering and my wife commented how easy it was to steer, no idea wha the difference was from the one we test drove but ours is great. I did not do the 0% as I was able to get another $450 off with the National Cutting Horse...

Thank everyone. Tonight we got to drive the RTV at a local dealer that has a STEEP narrow gravel hill to test on. WOW it was impressive. we went part way up in high until we spun out. Locked the diff, and 4 wheel drive, shifted to low and it walked right up the hill without any issue. We...

Thank. I drove one at the dealer today and it is VERY smooth and quiet. Seems like 20-25 is top speed for sure but that is fine as I very rarely go over 20 in the lane. Our main road is a 25mph zone but almost never see a car so that will be fine. I love our Mule Pro FXT LE but it is BIG, way...

We been looking at a Kubota RTV 520 for use around the house. It will be used to get the mail, haul stuff to and from the garden, maybe move some split wood, nothing heavy duty. We have a Talon for trail riding so speed/articulation/rock crawling is not an issue. We currently have a very...

Yep it is - Yamaha got their design investment back from those two.

I roll slow and low around the WV backroads. Thing will hit 60 for a quick jaunt down the 2 lane to more backroads near the house. Fun little bike and real cheap on fuel!

Absurd? I believe your grasp of civil proceedings may be a bit misguided. By your logic, a provider must undertake a vetting process related to every single ad and know the intent of the company supplying the ad. Following your logic, you should also file against the company that...

You do realize this is like saying AT&T is responsible for you buying something because you called the company on your AT&T phone and placed the order. If orders are not being fulfilled as agreed to, it is solely the companies responsibility.

I run one in my Jeep due to a high electrical demand (amps, winch, air compressor, lights, etc) and have had good luck with holding a charge and running all the accessories. The first one I put in died in about 2 months and gave me issues from the day it went it (acted like I had a small...

Nope. they have no obligation to check out every company and learn their financial stability before allowing ads on their platform.

I have two pistols set up with quality optics and have no problem carrying them. I have had no fogging or other issues. The are set to co-witness the sights so that helps if there is a problem. In the civilian world you really are not real likely to be shooting at 25 yards in a self...

The pile was a little too deep to back into.....

The headrest is a safety device for use in a crash. I'm not sure mounting a steel box 1" below the padding in the headrest would be the best thing for the back of your head in a crash. Nice concealment however.

I got a 500i a little bit after they came out and I was able to locate one - Love the saw and it does everything I will ever need and then some. Having the fuel injection makes it easy to start and runs perfectly each and every time. Yes, they are expensive but I found it worth the premium price.

Thanks Guys. I ended up getting the stainless frame with blue barrels. I'm going to get them coated next week so they are more corrosion-resistant. Seems the nickel ones are very rare in these parts. The screw-in chokes were a selling point to me. Why - because I want it for squirrel...

What are everyone's thoughts on a nickel-plated shotgun? I have two options - a stainless receiver with a blue barrel or a nickel-plated receiver and barrel. I like the stainless but am not really thrilled with a blued barrel so thus the reason I am considering the plated gun. The gun I am...

I don't mean any of this to argue with you, I may have written it wrong, I was more pointing out the errors in the rating by Jeep. The 2024 owner's manual shows the tow rating as 3500? I think Jeep got the tow rating info wrong in the brochure. My understanding is overseas (EU) they do have...

Sorry for your loss

Either way, it is still rated for 3500 lbs and that was what I was pointing out. Misprint, error, overseas rating, no idea where the 5K came from but for now it its only 3500 on Jeep's official page. I have no doubt it could tow more but stopping and turning could be a bit rough in an...

Not sure if you would consider a revolver but the Ruger Birdshead Wrangler is cheap and perfect for dispatching critters. Around here $180 bucks and you get the gun with a nice leather holster. Cheap enough you dont need to worry about it getting beat up...

The Jeeps have really low tow ratings due to the Wheelbase and braking power - I believe 3500 is the highest tow rating and only on a 4 door. I have a 285hp v6 in my 2Dr but am rated at 2000 and honestly, it is not great at 2K. I will only tow my ATV and Alum trailer with mine, anything about...

Our Mule is also flawless - that 3-cyl Chery motor is not fast but has excellent torque and is super easy to maintain. We still have the original battery in it from when we bought it in 10/2014. They are a great hunting/work machine for sure.

Use the machines to do firewood form time to time

Having the blower behind you is better, sort of cuts down on the dust. Here is pic of the one I use. The rounded part is about 3 1/2' high.

I have a 3pt leaf blower for our 50hp. Works GREAT. Can clear a few acres in no time, especially if it is fairly wide open. Look for golf courses selling off their old ones. My Stihl backpack blower is impressive on its own but next to the 3pt blower it seems like a hair dryer.

I don't bother keeping a rifle loaded inside while hunting, just don't really feel the need. I always unload when getting close to the house including the mag and chamber. I guess because I am planning on wiping the firearm down and most likely storing it. The flip side is I have carried a...

Thanks, I will check everything out that you all have mentioned. After reading what seems like 200 reviews I am sort of leaning towards the Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer due to size, being enclosed and a decent price. Now to learn how to use the programs and do the design work....

Thank you!! I was looking at the Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer and AnyCubic Kobra 2 Max as they are sort of close in price and seem more than big enough for anything I can currently think of. It is hard to find unbiased reviews (or not supported by someone who may or may not work for the...

Does anyone have a 3D printer? I been looking at them for a while and trying to figure out which is best for home/hobby use. Nothing super high speed, just something to print odds and ends and maybe do some small prototypes for storage boxes (small size). Any thoughts? Any good 3D forums for...

Often times the whole gearbox is shot and they pretty much destroyed the blade. If I can just get it off we are replacing the box, blade, etc so I don't care. If I avoid using a torch I have no paint damage so snapping a bolt is sometimes beneficial. The same goes for things like drawbars -...

I have the 20V Dewalt that is something like 1200ft lb for removal but if there is a bigger one I will sell mine and upgrade. I have taken a bunch of brush hog blades off with it but when I am working on old/big Iron some extra power is always welcome and in my case, worth an upgrade. It...

Let's find a deal on the new one. That will take the brush hog blades off!!

I also have a weight-safe hitch on the truck - costs a bit more but it is a VERY well-made hitch and it takes any guesswork out of loading any trailer with any items, even the first time.

The BCS is a GREAT machine for small garden operations. We have the tiller, Power Harrow, Sickle bar, a dump cart and a flail mower. All fit where it is tough to get the tractor in and all preform extremely well.

I fully admit I'm sort of short, but I thought the exact same thing!

Here in WV if you call DNR and tell them you are having issues with Deer eating your plants and gardens they can (and do) issue crop damage permits. They stopped by the house, easily saw the damage, and handed me the permits. We got 6 this year from the DNR to thin the herd a bit around the...

The BCS is super handy and works great. It fits where the tractor (MX and even the BX) doesn't and the tiller is unstoppable (for a small machine). The flail will cut anything the BCS will push over and is great for cutting between tight trees along the woods line.

I have a KX91 and it has been a great machine. I only around 600 or so hrs on it using it around the house but I cant imagine not having it. It is great to run out, jump on it, and use it for 10 minutes and be able to accomplish so much instantly. We bought a brush mower for ours and if you...

A lot depends on a person's build and their physical ability/condition. Some people just can't be comfortable carrying in a traditional position. I think it also depends on how concerned you are in the environment - ankle holsters are great for concealment but slow to draw from in some cases...

Even better yet is a battery-powered saw (I use a Dewalt) - awesome for trimming odd shaped branches while chipping.

On another note - I like your building, very sharp and clean!

I can not say what newer tractors are selling for around here but the old iron is getting more in line recently. I was looking for an old Farmall Cub Lo Boy to restore and the prices were crazy (3-4k for ones that need a LOT of work, I mean just a bit better than a parts machine). Anyway, I...

Around us, the non-Kubota/Deere/MF just don't get the money used. They may be "30% less" new but often bring 50% less used. The dealers will take them for a lowball offer due to parts concerns and the fear they may not get close to what they need out of them. The other brands don't have the...

Nice looking cat, and shop! Enjoy

Also, ensure the 1- or 2-way selection valve is set to the correct position for your mower. It makes a difference in how well the mower works on your machine.

Been using the H/F impacts on mine for a good while now and never had a problem. Good thing is if one breaks take it back and get a new one...

LOL - ok since we now need lists. 09 Tacoma - put on 79K- no repairs 2012 RAV4 - put on 109K - no repairs 2016 RAV4 - put on 80K - no repairs 2016 - Tacoma work truck - 120+K of HARD miles, never had it in for a repair. 2021 RAV4 - 40K so far - took to dealer for a weird rattle around 20K -...

All I was doing was pointing out a source of info - take it or leave it I don't care. I can find all kinds of conflicting info as it depends on how the person making the list decides what "made in the USA" The point is this Toyota is basically as made in America as anything else. As for the...

I looked it up: 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro CrewMax 4X4 0-60 mph 5.7 Wow - they are really slow.... :ROFLMAO:

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/is-the-toyota-tundra-really-the-most-american-made-full-size-truck/

Looks really good!

Watch the Father's Day/Black Friday/Etc sales for some decent battery deals. Also for the buy a battery and charger and get a "free" tool offers.

The ones I see listed there are around $169 and only have 600 ft-lbs of tq. That is not even close to being in the same ballpark at the Dewalt. The Dewalt is 1400 ft-lbs of max breakaway torque. With the deal posted the Dewalt is not a whole lot more money and on a system with a TON of...

I bought one a while back and it is GREAT. I never use the air impact anymore. No reason to string the hose, charge the compressor, and later drain it when I can do all the same with the battery-powered gun. Plus I don't need to be in the shop to use it. The 20v stuff has come a LONG way and...

Correct - he also appears to be staying back from the doorway a bit to "slice the pie" and gain an advantage using the angle.

The Toyota is a good solid truck that should stay a good solid truck for a long time to come. By the way, ignore the made-in-the-USA stuff. Toyota makes the Tunda in Texas. https://www.toyota.com/usa/operations/map/tmmtx

That is sort of my take on it. It is just something they throw on the can so it looks better than it really is. I really was not concerned if I was buying a 13oz, 15oz or 17oz can. Just give me the honest amount of product I am receiving like everything else. If I really wanted your brand...

The other day I picked up a can of motorcycle chain lube at the dealer. When I got home I looked at it a little closer and noticed the can is 13oz but it says it is a full 17ozs. That made no sence to me (nor some friends) so I emailed the company that makes it and I attached the response...

Sorry, but that is incorrect, you are not liable for additional damage to the offending vehicle. The hitch is a standard, commonly accepted legal attachment and does not cause you any additional liability for damage to the vehicle that hits you. The person that hit you is at fault and the...

Same here - I may only put 2000 miles on my truck in a year and 1800 of them are with a trailer so it is not worth removing it anyway.

Walking into it is a stupid act, not having it on the truck. Years ago I was rear-ended at a stop light by a Ford Taurus at an estimated 30-35mph, the hitch allowed my truck to ride up on impact and took most of the hit. The drop hitch took the top of the motor off the Ford. I had some minor...

I understand your complaint but often the spots are so shallow if you pull in with your front bumper up to the edge of the sidewalk your bed is in the travel lane and if you have a hitch is even further out in the lane. While I understand it is not great for people walking it seems safer to...

Quick followup. I got the bike and have to say it is a great little machine. It is not a powerhouse or an off-road screaming demon but a really nice ride around the backroads and enjoy the ride/view type of bike. It will run 55 on the big 2 lane if needed but that is about all the faster it...

Found a new 2023 and picking it up tomorrow. It just fits what I want perfectly. SUPER simple, carb, will do 55 mph, wide and low, and is not really that expensive. We have SO many 1 1/2 lane roads, dirt roads, and gravel roads nearby I can ride for hrs if not days. To get to them I have to...

Yep - I figure I have a solid 100-mile range but I can normally find fuel in all the little towns around here. I also plan to throw a rotopak in the rear just in case. The KLR is nice but a different breast for sure. About 460lbs, and a high seat height (thinking maybe 35 or so inches) and a...

Around here the $150 estimate would be pretty close if they came to your house or farm. If you took it to the shop, $25-30. I have done at least 6 welding jobs for neighbors this year, made a total of $0. guessing used $40+ in welding wire and gas... Oh well, that is what neighbors are there...

I have been looking around at small duel sport bikes and found I have a strong interest in the little Yamaha TW200. I was wondering. if anyone owns one and what everyone's thoughts were? For me this is a fun bike. Something just to run around on the back roads by myself or with some...

You can still get a differential lock on several models including the Kodiak. Mostly you find it on the Special Editions (top of the line). Our one has it and it is a nice feature if you ride very difficult areas or are trying to pull someone else out. With the Power steering models, the...

I bought one years ago and it works GREAT. Worth every penny. Did one of the tractors today and it looked new in 15 minutes with no chemicals added.

So far no issues with macOS Ventura 13.4

Always liked the 3-wheelers, and that is a nice one!

I agree DK35vince - the utility machines stick within the design spec for the belt system with room to spare. All the sport machines get run hard BUT the Can-Am and Polaris seem to favor the high HP which I believe is part of the problem. This is where the belts become the weak spot and cause...

No, they do not use the same clutch as the 3-wheeler. It is way different as it is a duel clutch system, that basically selects the nest gear before the shift is made. It is a very good system and really has very few problems. The main "issues" have been in the selectors on the Talon and...

We had a small Mule 2WD for a short while - was a pain. Wet grass on a steep hill, it would spin. Going down a steep hill (especially if wet) it would slide unless you gave it the gas so the rear wheels would not lock and slide. Mostly on our hills you don't want to Gas it. We have had...

Wow - I run an 18,000+lbs rated hitch for my 12k dump and even my smallest trailer is rated at 3000lbs and I run an 8000lbs hitch (2200lbs tongue weight rated for both). I much rather have an overrated hitch than an underrated one. I have no problem paying for a good hitch. I figure $300...

Hands down a mini - worse case sell your trailer and buy a bigger one. (it is worth it). I used the Mini 10 to 1 over the backhoe. The mini allows me to dig any kind of lines quickly, load logs easily and cut trails in the woods where a backhoe would never fit.

I'm seeing the same as OOSIK - it didn't seem to post.

Here is WV we can make our UTVs/ATVs street legal and can ride most places on the road (no highways), and if you don't plate them you can only ride on any unlined road. Mostly around me, they are used as transportation between houses to visit or head to trail rides. We have a lot of kids on...

To follow up - I went to the dealer today and come back with the 7x14'. It ended up having 8 tie-down points so I don't have any worry about adding some and the extra width was really nice. Also found out the rear ramp not only bifolds but can be laid flat on the trailer if you have a shorter...

I currently have a Honda Talon that sits on 32"s so I am 99% sure I can clear the sides with my doors (I did on my old one) but that is a good point and I should take a few measurements before I look at the new ones. I think the trailer has 6 tie downs but would like at least 8 (4 for each ATV)...

I really don't load from the side but with the tractor and forks, it could be a nice option. Also thought I could always put the little BX on it with the mower to run down the road to help a neighbor mow.

Just interested in people's thoughts. I am going to buy a new Aluminum trailer to transport 2 utility ATVs or 1 SxS. I have a 6x12' currently (going to sell) and it is a bit too small (like 6" too small in length for the 2 ATVS) so I want a 14'. I want a single axle aluminum for the...

Thanks - the gun sounded under a lot of pressure when I hit the last two fittings so that makes sense. Appreciate it.

Does anyone have a problem with the Dewalt grease gun leaking here (please see arrow in photo). Any idea how to fix it?

You very well may be right there. After that, it sort of soured me to the brand and figured I would just buy a more expensive machine with some extra features.

I had an Everlast and it would weld worth a darn. Returned it and bought an ESAB and it is an excellent machine and well worth the money.

I was looking for something for the same reason - mostly for behind my ATV. I found a used old Gravley trailer for $100 and the metal was in perfect shape (that is dirt in the bed in the photo). $50 in bedliner, and a friend was scraping an old lawn tractor and gave me the rims/wheels which...

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Your welcome. If I didn’t already have a car lift I would have ordered one for working on the ATV’s. I like how it folds and doesn’t take up too much room.

https://www.titanramps.com/accessories/atv-stands/aluminum-atv-stand%25c2%25a0-with-ramps/332024.html Perhaps this would work.

Exactly what I was thinking

Correct - the big thing is the base of the trail stays on the original cut, the spoils go off the edge for extra width, and pack them in with the bucket if using a mini-ex.

I have done a lot of slope work, cutting trails with my Mini Ex. It is actually easy - rough in the cut with the bucket, as you pull forward level it all out with the blade. Can take down trees, dig out stumps and rocks, and do your ditches all in one process. Mostly mini ex's are not too...

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Chains or if you are inclined, they make tracks for the machine.

Had the ATV out setting up target bunkers for the range

I have a similar machine and have had good luck with Dawn dish soap and tap water. I always disassemble the carb and run it for an hour, change the fluid, and run another hour. Seems to do the trick. Also works for Glock handguns :oops:

We get a bunch of oaks that I have to drop every year due to the tops starting to die and drop branches. 99% of the time the tree is bad in the middle somewhere. We often find, what looks like, big slugs in the tree when we are cutting them up. They are mostly pretty decent for firewood but...

Also, make sure your hydro pedal is centered, and the PTO is in the off position. Most of the hydros have a switch so the pedal is not in forward/reverse when it is started - these switches go bad. You can try and rock the pedal a bit when "cranking" the tractor over and see if anything changes.

LOVE the Kodiak- I always had Honda ATVs in the past but really glad I bought the Yamaha this time around. Great ride, is good on fuel, and great low range for working. To pull a trailer with the load you have where I live I have to get my MX5100 out. We are so hilly it would shove me down a...

The Kodiak getting ready to work and the Mule hauling wood up the hill

Looks GREAT!

I asked the same thing about 30 posts back but didn't see an answer. I'm with you - that shows what is happening and that it is not a crack in the paint.

Rich B1 is on the right track - find the make and model YOU like and are comfortable with and can shoot well. Caliber is a personal choice, 9mm, 40 S&W, 380, 45, and some others are all common calibers for a good reason. They all have their place. I personally am fine with any of...

Not sure about the 1000-6 as I have not looked at one yet but my Mule pro is also a big 6-seater. If I unlock the rear and have it in 2wd the turning radius is significantly reduced. In 4wd with the rear locked it adds significantly to the room I need to make a turn.

What are you trying to find on the U series Mini Exs? They have the KX series (reg tail swing) where as the U is the min. tail swing. I don't know of an "S" series, perhaps it is an overseas version? https://www.kubotausa.com/docs/default-source/brochure-sheets/u25.pdf?sfvrsn=3bfcdb3d_4...

Wait until you look at the more expensive SxS. I have seen over $2500 in fees on Talons. Some dealers are still taking advantage of the lack of new machines. I bought a Talon back in 2019 and they are still selling used for more than I paid for it. Slowly the prices are coming down but it...

Had a 500 and it is a nice machine but very small and a bit tippy on the hills. I have run a 1000 a lot and it is a very nice machine, good trail rider and overall solid. I own a Mule FXT Pro - a BIG machine that hauls betters than a Pioneer 1000, rides great but is not the best on trails due...

Lol - it is all good. It happens to the best of us. Appreciate your input!!

Thanks - I was sort of thinking that but then with changes in technology I was not really sure.

Thanks Sea2summit. We can get the Steiner scope for about 1/2 retail so it is really reasonable. I beleive the Strike Eagle is actually Vortex product. Vortex has a pretty stong following and they do have a good warranty. The drawback that most people note is that they use chineese sourced...

I found I can get the Steiner Predator 4 4-16x50mm E3 Reticle for a great deal and was wondering if anyone owns one or has used one. I want it for my Ruger Precision Rifle (22LR) to use for target shooting (no matches, just shooting in the afternoon for fun) and squirrel hunting. 99.5% of the...

May want to check this link - Maybe your wife didn't approve it, but DOD sure did. https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_W15QKN20F0514_9700_W15QKN19D0094_9700

Not sure if are saying Trijicon but if so..... From their Site: "The vast majority of Trijicon products, including ACOG®, VCOG®, RMR®, RMR®cc SRO®, MRO®, Iron Sights, MGRS®, CCAS®, Thermal Optics, Mounts, and Archery Sights are designed, engineered, machined, and assembled at our...

This thread is also about movies, friendships with drivers, and several other things - the point is it is still just a rut, not really life-altering. A lot of people do careless things every day - perhaps smoking and throwing butts on the ground, not saying thank you, not holding a door for...

I had a delivery driver get off the driveway this morning and get stuck. It had been raining for days, and the truck sank a few inches and instantly got stuck in the mud on the slope. I walked out, and he apologized and said he would get a tow. I got the tractor, and he was out in 2 minutes...

I used a plate compactor on our gravel driveway when it was wet a few times, and that seemed to pack it in a lot better. Took several hrs to run it over the entire parking area (about 75x100'), but over time it seemed to have helped a lot. Last week I have some 50K dumps in and they only sunk...

Can you tell if the crack ever "opens" up when using the loader or working the machine? If you could get a photo of that, it may help show the dealer/company your concern.

Anyone using or tried a Teslong Rifle Borescope, Bore Camera Gun Cleaning Camera? They are about $50 on Amazon and seem to get a lot of good reviews.

I would think about getting the Better business bureau and the state attorney general's office involved. It may help speed a resolution along.

KX91 - I run a brush cutter to clean along the road and in our woods. It is not bad. You really can't move all around and have the mower going, but it is not a big deal. I move, lift the mower up, kick the mower on and swing in for the cut. More hyd. flow would be great, but it still works...

It would be a great little machine for cutting ATV and horse trails. You could get between a lot of obstacles and not tear down the trees and rip up the surrounding land.

That is a foam archery target. The foam deer legs have a hole running up them so I welded a smaller piece of rebar to the brake rotors so I can use them as a stand for the deer. If I am not using it for a while I can just lift it up and stick the target in the building out of the weather. The...

I have a 7000lb Kubota KX91 and have built a few walls with some rocks over 1500, around 4' -5' high. My machine is not a zero-tail machine so I do have to watch the hangover but it was able to build the walls without any drama. You learn to work with the machine limits - get closer, use your...

I worked full-time doing landscaping for several years, and we always had the guards on all the trimmers. At least in our case we never saved anytime without them. When we tried it once for a few days and it seemed to cause more problems/damage with rocks and such being discharged into or...

We want photos- sounds interesting!

Yep - not too bad at all. Especially on the Honda. The Pioneers hold up pretty well. I have done some work on them, but mostly it was either maintenance/wear items or crash damage.

I use a Savage .308 with a 20" barrel as an adult. I personally love a short-barrel rifle. Not sure if you like single shots, but a Contender or Encore allows him to grow with the gun and allows a LOT of caliber choices with the same action. You will also find the accuracy outstanding. You...

I am in the camp that says take him to the store and look and hold all the different choices and see what he wants. One may just feel better to him or fit better. The other option is by the "lifetime gun" and just get a second stock off E-Bay, Gunbroker, etc and cut it down keeping the original...

I am running Safari and cant say I even notice the ads.

Congrats to the winners!

What makes people think that is a good idea to try and get through???

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Thank you, ernemats.

As requested - the new safety setup. My new prescription safety glasses are on order so soon as they come in I will be all set.

Lol - I did not find any ammo or small explosive devices. :oops: Split another cord of the same wood today with no popping or flying logs. I am better prepared now with my hockey helmet on. Looks pretty stupid, I'm sure, but it beats catching a log in the head again.

I started the thread to alert people to what can happen and hope it saves someone else from an accident. I never knew this could happen, and I appreciate all the input and ideas. It is way too easy to get hurt working, so if we can share incidents and solutions, we will all be better off and...

That is what is odd; there were no knots, crooks, or anything like that. Just straight grain, and the machine never changed pitch or sounded like it was laboring at all. I have been splitting for about 40 years and never saw anything like it. I just think it was one of the freak accidents...

You are welcome - good luck with your project.

This may interest you: https://www.jansenusa.com/product/mini-excavator-jansen-mb-2000-65-hp-yanmar-diesel-powered-engine/ Gives some specs and weights

Sort of depends on the make, model, and mileage. If it is a high-performance turbo model, I would start getting concerned with higher hrs than, say, a normally aspired utility machine that may spend a lot of time idling. A lot also has to do with the maintenance the machine received and how it...

That is interesting; I never saw one that rotates. I like the little wedges and should grip the log better. Tomorrow my hockey helmet with the steel face guard comes, so I will be all ready to get back at it! Lol

Thank you, everyone, for your thoughts and prayers. As for my father's age, he was 90, so he had a great long life and was a Korean War vet. I took a break from everything else and walked over to the shop to snap a photo of the beam and wedge, as requested. Perhaps the flat end may need...

Thank you. He actually passed away very early this morning, but at least he is finally at peace. I appreciate the prayers and thoughts. December has been a rough ending to the year.

Dodge Man is correct - it came up and outward (sideways) a bit. Sorry for the delays and for not getting photos. My father is having a lot of health problems, so I have been over at their place a lot the last few days.

I will get one tomorrow but I posted a link to it above if that helps for now. Thank you for your input and ideas

I would have said mine never "threw" any out also, last Thursday. :) Funny you mentioned body armor - I was just on Amazon looking at Baseball helmets. I always wear noise-canceling Airpods, so the Baseball helmet looks like it could be perfect with the metal faceguard and a pair of safety...

LOL - I think you are right there! THANKS