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I hear that Nissan is going after the "mid-size" truck market with a $22k base model.

Ultra, apparently no one but me noticed, but that's a BEAUTIFUL Chevy!!

Recycle. Whether it's worth money or not, I despise throwing it in the landfill.

40 mm ammo box works very well and if you bolt one latch, it acts like a hinge. Love mine.

Had to do that when the covid nonsense was in full swing. Can't go inside the restaurant, truck has a trailer and we were hungry!

What works for me is shutting off or pulling the fuel hose and choking it until it kills, then trying to start it with full choke. No snake oil except for Berryman's on occasion. Never e-10 in small engines. 🤷‍♂️

Go throw the cows over the fence some hay.

Yeah, I kinda had posters remorse. Sorry. Pretty specific product? My wife has watched me crank fill my diesel and reverse flow it and she really likes that so, . . . and I do too. That was why I wanted to find a real owner to find out if it does what it says, like my Gasboy.

🤷‍♂️ It was worth a shot.

Want a gasoline dispensing caddy for the wife's Grasshopper. Seriously looking at a 35ish gallon that I would fill, ground, and pretty much park in one place for us to use and then I would bring home race cans full to replenish. Exactly what I do now for diesel only that one has a Gasboy rotary...

After having a front mount flip up deck on my Grasshopper, ain't no way I wouldn't. Visibility and maintenance is soooo much better. Spendy but built like a tank.

One mowing. I scrape almost every single time. Much easier when still damp.

I too have an old Grasshopper 725 mower and after having a front mount flip up deck, you will never go back.

Local storm here and tree removal is really close to $1000 per.

Hello and Welcome. Hard to say as it looks like they have been cannibalized already, shame too as those look like the original tires, so low hour machines? Where are you located?

I do too and use them to hold the excess tail. I never "adjust" them, just wrap again or stretch more.

These are great. Keeps them stored on the road and behind the seat...

My 725 gas is a little touchy as you need this lever here set, brake set, butt planted, stars aligned, humidity stable, etc. So, . . Fiddle with your settings as you're holding the key to see if you have a switch somewhere that needs an attitude adjustment. I love that machine tho.

Smadoon? Farm Family. What's Ma doing same as what's for supper.

Back in the rhubarb

G'mornin. I get asked when I will buy a skidder, usually by skidder folk. I say never and that I don't need one cuz of my tractor w/FEL and they look confused. Or wounded? While I realize that seeing the cutting edge would be a huge advantage, I feel that a tractor is far better for rural...

Add a splash of Berryman's.

Up here in Noda Koda, that means, "They warrantied the battery, but still cost $40 outa-pocket". We like to end a statement with "not?" for confirmation too. Smokier outside today than yesterday, not?

I too have 2 short hoses from the tractor to the loader hoses. We can't stress enough that the pump can't "dead-head" because the quick connects, . . aren't. I actually put zip ties behind the pull back collar so that they can't unhook after being connected from jarring or my luck.

I'm serious. These work very well. Batteries last about a month or can be plugged in, I put them out early spring to keep barn swallows from making mud nests on my concrete building at work. Very large commercial building, 2 on each outside wall early in the spring and no nests. Otherwise I have...

I have had very very good luck with these. https://www.solutionsstores.com/balcony-gard-110v-bird18?sku=BIRD18&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1033090939&gbraid=0AAAAADvgOKdA99GtaAH-tPseRER-cBUJm&gclid=CjwKCAjwl_XBBhAUEiwAWK2hzsVpWREvjBvKNPsnCIl9B675BBafhFvYcL8YPfem4pKis0kgoMUi-RoCCUcQAvD_BwE#156=966

I never wanted to live underground, but I always thought it would be cool to have a shop that was like the old military-quanset-buried-bunker type.

Good Score! Keep us updated on progress please.

I'm a fan of stuff that I have that's proven its worth, (30 years!) to the point I wanna keep it around as a "spare" (if I have room). NOT pushed back in the tree rows and "I'll fix it someday" though. So, yes. My estate people will ask why I have a shop-vac, compressor, stereo, battery...

My salesman in '07 asked me what I was going to use my new tractor for and suggested a standard clutch/manual shift vs the clutch type shuttle/manual. Hydro wasn't an option. Love it. Pick a speed/gear, set the throttle and sit back and steer. Also very handy to put in creeper gear, (for...

Ain't no shame in wearing work clothes.

I once rode with a friend that "held" his truck on hills at stops with the clutch. I of course scolded him but he had to have a clutch put in soon after and then sold it. What I couldn't figure was that he was fresh out of the military. And 30 years ago.

And the good ol' days when low beam was 2 lights and high was 4??

Very dry up here so my burning is very limited right now. But my barrel last much longer after I set it up on blocks and use a lid as soon as the fire is out. I also cut a 2" hole in the center of the bottom, another in the top but very off from center, cut the lid off and let it fall in. That...

These must be all newer vehicles? $4000 for a manual rebuild? 100k?? 300k on an auto?? Our local classified often have "repairable" vehicles on there that the auto is out therefore the vehicle is totaled. Nice vehicles. Some auto's have crazy rebuild prices apparently. I have 260k on a...

Howdy, You're gonna need the springs, bar, brackets, pulleys, cables and whatnots that are in grsthegreat's picture. Try to find the brand name of the door and talk to your local distributor. New stuff might not be cheap so maybe you can talk him into the used stuff they replace. I'd go...

Jinma clutch split video

Nooooope! I firmly believe at this point I have tried and liked/loved enough dishes that I don't need to "try" anything that I need to exert energy to "try". Pass.

Ain't knockin your knees on it up there!! Good job but yeah, I'd get an umbrella key. My tractor has the switches and engine shut off in the absolute worst places also. Or my knees are. :unsure:

I had to clean up vandalism and trash around a grassy dumpster area at apartment complex. Tried raking and sweeping but the only thing that worked was a large shop vac so I could "pick" it up. Worked actually surprisingly well but slow. Rake, vac, repeat.

We have your #2 option and after being spoiled now with it for 10 years, ain't no goin' back. It is on a timer so it kicks on before the wife gets up and off after bedtime. Don't even know it is there until "spring forward" time change and "The water is cold this morning!" discussion starts...

My fleet, 1998 S10 standard cab 4x4 manual (Not factory, I put it in) 1998 S10 standard cab 2x4 manual 2000 S10 ZR2 standard cab 4x4 manual 2000 S10 Blazer 2 door 4x4 manual 2007 Jinma 284 manual 2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP manual 2000 Harley Electra Yeah, if you can't tell, I'm not a fan of...

I wouldn't be without a zerk buster. Only need to change a zerk now when it is broken. Much faster.

I have 2 dryers, a 25 year old Peet and a 4 tube no name from Menards. Go to dryer is still the Peet as it is low and slow while one is noisy and fast which is bad. I agree, I'd buy another Peet and get ahold of them and I bet they will refund or at least replace. If you have bootSSS, (plural)...

Great job. I did my '07 284 a few years ago and was glad that they were as simple as they were as I was dreading it also.

I was hoping you would chime in! Yes, lots of blow in insulation, plenty of room up there with 6/12 pitch. :unsure: 2x8 batts in the walls, 3) east facing R-18 garage doors, 1 north walk in and 1 west 36x54 window. Reeeeaaally hoping I won't need AC, but I have to prep for it. Still pulling...

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate the advice. Since starting this shop from the dirt up, I've realized that I don't know/remember as much as I thought from my early hammer swinging days. I'm just a one man show so it's good to bounce ideas off of folks.

Folks, I don't know who else to ask! 40X40X12H shop, 2x8 walls, 6/12 pitch, flat ceiling. All metal interior and exterior. Propane 70K BTU furnace with hopes of future AC. I would like the propane furnace close to the ceiling in the corner furthest from doors, but am clueless to the duct work. I...

NO NO NO! I am not putting the chains on as it is not going to snow this winter! 🙏

Central North Dakota here and the feedlots that I know with un-heated tractor storage have the daily use tractors plugged in 24/7 all winter with accessory heaters on the hydraulics. Not worth the headaches, critters gotta eat and newer tractors are way too expensive to not listen to what the...

Not a "cat' guy but you're a good person.

I drive and tow with very similar 1/2 tons for personal and work other than mines a stick and they'res isn't. I would very much rather tow with a stick than auto. Often use my own for work because of it.

I agree. They work great.

I made one for the farm from a shortbox S10 pickup, made the hitch and frame long enough for a crossbox/toolbox in front of the pickup box for the nozzles, battery and grease gun. 2 sixty gallon tanks, cabled to the frame, with 12v pumps and filters. 15" trailer tires, handles very well. Gets...

I have 2 rear view cameras from Rexing. Very very pleased with them. $175 ish.

20 years ago we started looking at small trailers to tow behind my touring bike to haul overnight gear. We then realized that a good night's sleep in a motel makes the long day ride MUCH more enjoyable. Less crabby too!

This is exactly what I thought! Only my truck is not a service truck so not as adaptable, I am assuming?? How did you do it? I thought that would be the perfect way to transport and fill my 30 gallon hand crank barrel.

Aren't these idiots paranoid about getting busted for unsecured load? The local dumps fines you for that, doubt the scrap yards do, but I would be a nervous wreck that something fell off and went through a $2000 windshield, for a $20 set of straps.

Home built with trailer house axle. Don't understand why, with that amount of effort, it wouldn't be 8 feet longer and a tandem axle.

I have to pull the pins and remove my drawbar for the 3pt snowblower and the for the trailer sickle mower I have to remove the top tang(?) of the drawbar for the same reason. Different geometry between tractors and implements over the years. When my sickle is on my Massey, the pto is on an...

Totally agree. My bright orange 42" top and bottom are now over a year old and I love them. Durable so far, bright inside, and at work, it gets opened and closed many times every day. Very happy with it.

Yuuuup! Stock trailer took out ours on the farm. I hate those style jacks although I know they're stronger. Still, all my trailers have the side mount flip up. Rarely are they loaded and setting on the jack.

Congratulations on your success !! Even with the leak, I bet your smiling. Time, patience and of course an abundance of talent.

I've heard horror stories of my brand and model snapping in half at the bell housing also. Usually abuse and/or backhoe. Soon after I bought it I made mounts that transfers the lateral rearward force to the rear axle, and hopefully some downward force also. Growing up on the farm and making...

9 level tablespoons of finely ground espresso beans for 36 oz of brewed coffee, (three 12 oz tumblers).

Wow. Some talented people there! Can't wait for more updates.

LOVE to hear the story behind that one. I bet those pictures are minutes apart.

I never understand how destroying your trailer, your pickup, and/or the load PLUS the danger and the chance of a ticket, . . . . is cheaper than hiring a tow truck or having it hauled?????? Wow.

Now I jumped up to the Dewalt 20V flashlights. Excellent flood or spot. Even the knock-off one at work is great.

I travel sometimes on a highway that leads to the local coal mine and every year there are pick-up box trailers on the shoulder without an axle or wheel, heaped with coal. I guess their idea of "I'll just drive slow", doesn't account for much when you grossly overload something.

So, . . . . . Is it the copper anti-seize I put on them, too much torque installing, or just the quality of the gp? They are fed with a 10 gauge wire, copper bus bar and a relay off the starter stud. Dunno what 'm doing wrong. Can they be used not enough?? I know, sounds stupid.

How often do you all have to change your GP's? For a 3 cyl engine it seems like 2 a year is irritating. I don't rely on them hardly at all, under 40 degrees it is plugged in before I need the tractor and then don't use gp's. I think it starts very easy above 60 without them, never been ethered...

Coming up on the 17th winter on my Kat's lower radiator hose heater. Love it but need to plan ahead or use a timer. That thing at times was plugged in for days on end. Hmmmm, maybe time to shop for a spare now that I jinxed it?

Nice job. I agree with maybe needing some cab insulation or other sound/vibration dampener. Anything you would've done different or too soon to tell?

That TRX would be a blast in that. Even WITH the trailer.

My 84" RFM is rear discharge also. Very pleased with it.

I have a 28 HP pto diesel manual tranny tractor and it handles a 60" brush hog no problem and if I could I would gladly swap it for a 72" however I don't use it enough anymore to justify the upgrade. Now I mostly run a 84" finish mower. Really depends on how tall and thick it is and how...

Leatherman Surge. Damn near shower with it.

I love these. In the process of changing all of them as needed. Both on the tow-er, and the tow-ee. Have had a couple for a while and they seem very durable...

Sigh . . . . , Anyone ever had an EV scooter or bicycle suddenly, silently show up outside your drivers window scaring the crap out of you???? Kinda proves the point on loud pipes. I don't sit at the light revving to "keep it running", But I do match rip-ems to downshift so the wife...

I never, ever trade in. I always sell it myself and then deal on the replacement. Years ago I was dealing on a car and when I mentioned maybe a trade in, the price went up. Learned my lesson. I don't mind them making money, just don't take ALL of mine!

Welcome, I too have a "vintage" 2007 Jinma 284. Has I think over 1100 hrs. now Don't get too discouraged with it, they are simple easy to work on tractors that are surprisingly durable. Several great vendors here also.

Ain't no one gonna comment on the insane $19,000 engine price tag??? Nascar engine???

Pictures? Towing rebar while straddling it to bring it all the way to the forms. No tight turns!

Completely agree. Don't know why it took so long to invent the "capped ends" funnel, which are mandatory. Wish I could find what the OP is looking for also and see-thru oil measuring capped containers for filling gear boxes or whatever. Never was a believer in the oily rag over the open top...

I usually have the loader off when mowing but I too use it in unknown territory. What I don't get is seeing people baling or raking with a 100 HP or more tractor and the loader and bucket are ALL the way up!! For visibility I am guessing, . . but there are some major forces on that poor thing...

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This; 36" Premium Pro-Rib® Burnished Slate Steel Panel 1/2" OSB sheathing 2' o/c trusses. Dirt work is getting finished this weekend, weather permitting, 40x40 + 40x16 driveway. If I can go that big with the building, Super. If not, it's just dirt.

28 gauge exposed fastener.

Thanks again Gentlemen. Sigh, I wonder how many times I have edited my plans so far. Great suggestion on the 10' tall door. I will put one in the middle. 10' width I think I'll stick with. Anyone have scissor rafters? Concerned on the amount of insulation I can get in there. And then, . . NO...

Thanks Guys. Like I said, In the planning stage. Please keep them coming.

Yup on the hoist piers. Not a fan of overhead doors? Why? Mine will need to be insulated so yes, they will be overhead. I have been eyeballing my friends wall mount opener though. Like that no opener is in the middle of the bay ceiling.

Planning stages for a 40' wide 34' deep 3 stall shop with my hoist being in the middle stall. 3) 10' wide 8' tall doors with 1 entry door and 1) 3x4 window in the 3 other walls. 4" slab with thickened edge, 3) floor drains, and 2) dead-man anchors. 2x6 walls, closed cell spray foam, OSB...

This made me smirk as I make the comment to my wife that the only time she hugs me is when I scrape the foot pegs cornering.

I had an issue with my pw pump so I asked at the supply house where I bought the parts how HOT the water can be in my "cold water only" pw. "Not over 140!" My h2o heater is only at 125 so I'm sure I am safe and have been doing it for years. Cold water pressure does nothing in my opinion...

I don't understand how in todays world someone can be so uniformed and yet they spend a hundred hours a week on the internet. Never been easier to find something out and there is usually even a video to help. Ignorance is bliss I guess as long as they know what kind of puppy the Kardashians...

I thought the same as you about the separate screen, but it was a gift so, . . But then it turned out that the rear camera is WAY better than the rear mirror to see more and better. And to switch to the front camera, you just touch the screen. Only thing, you can't look in the back seat, or if...

My wife bought me this for Christmas and I am very very happy with it. So happy that I might start another thread to recommend to everyone. My Blazer has the spare tire covering the back window so has limited visibility. I think you also would be happy with it in a larger vehicle. I opted...

Last year a farmer in the west end of the state got a rifle shot through the windshield and the radiator after he got passed by another motorist that disagrees with your "don't talk with your mouth full" attitude. Be careful. Lots of nut cases out there.

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Good or bad is for another discussion but it came at a time of a CDL driver shortage. I've been hearing that companies are becoming very desperate now and the wages are showing it. Along with the consumer prices of course.

I am a 2 door fan also. No matter what the vehicle. I like the look. (Remember as a teenager you wouldn't be caught dead driving a FOUR door?) Visibility and turning/parking is waaaay better. Cross box in back keeps the essentials out of the weather and also keeps the accumulation to a minimum.

I find that misfire occasionally also. A shot of your favorite lube seems to help a lot.

I love these staplers. As you bear down on the trigger, you are also pushing down on the front of the stapler where the staple comes out therefore squeezing the material together. They take Arrow T50 staples too.

Man, . . . . I don't know! All those newfangled gizmos and creature comforts would scare me!!

Not in any particular order, 1998 Chevy S10 2x4 2.2L 5 speed standard cab short box. Over 250K and has had a clutch kit and routine Mobil 1 maintenance. 1997 GMC Jimmy (S10 Blazer) 4x4 4.3L Auto 4 door 244K intake gaskets, cv shafts and again Mobil 1 maintenance 2000 Chevy S10 Blazer 4x4...

Thanks for the update! Really appreciate it.

EVERYTHING wrong in this video!! Can skip the first minute and a half.

How do you suggest attaching the loop end of a strap to the vehicles without a "hook"?

Yup, it happens, but definitely not 99.9% of the time. Apparently not fast enough. It's a straight shot at the bottom of a hill where the wind lays it in for 150-250 feet or so, so the downhill helps with the "run at it". My choices are 1)Take the chance and run it and make it or stick it and...

1997 GMC Jimmy

Pretty sure a video wouldn't work. Wipers and defrosters on full, pedal to the metal, and hold it steady and straight and hope for the best till I can see again. It's equipped. For a winter beater anyway. Lift kit, taller pizza cutter tires, skid plate, grill is re-re-attached with fender...

Contemplating pulling the airbag fuse as I have to blaze a trail long before the county shows up. (MY road isn't the problem.) Cousin told me this weekend his son blew his and now I'm stressing. Inertia is the ONLY way to get through and this morning a 40-ish MPH run almost wasn't enough...

I have had great luck with POR-15 but beware of large cans. You will destroy a can opening it the second time if there is even a trace of it in the groove of the lid. All my "leftover" goes into a pint jar when I'm done with a clean lid and rim. Then in the fridge. I usually buy the 6 pack of...

That works for sucking out shampoo bottle caps in college dorm tubs. Ask me how I know. They take the stopper out cuz they get so plugged with hair. Oh well. They are going to school to get smart.

Mom used a top load clothes washer for cukes but never for spuds that I remember. When i told my wife that we should try it, t'was a look of horror. So, . . . no.

We have it through American Family. Love it. Roll off delivered our SUV with bad fuel pump exactly in front of my shop door. Also one lock out and 2 jumps and I was always happy with the wait. Doesn't matter if it would be my Harley or a truck and loaded car trailer. Like others have said...

Cull the herd. Even if the herd is one.

3 Horse, You can't compare apples to apples if you're gonna use a Chevy and a (fill in space here)! ;)

Magnetic paper towel holders. Handy. stick 'em on garage doors, hoists, tool boxes, pole barn tin, etc. Make sure you get the 2 piece that way you can set the "squeeze" for the tear off.

I admire your attitude young man , your parents should be very proud. Perhaps a week rental straightening out as much as possible the spring ruts and washouts and garden prepping would be the best advertisement for them to see how much more can be done in less time with minimal effort. After it...

To each his own but I find that the "hot dog" style portable compressors are easier to carry than the pancake

Love this fan. Blows in any direction, great for drying floors, car interiors, or to blow into/at/under something. Another one that I wish had an hour meter. Has many. Was also $50 3-4 years ago.

Excellent heat gun. Was $50. Cold weather cord, large switches are glove friendly, rubber shock drop protection, has ran for many hours. Liked it so much I bought one for work also.

Leatherman Surge with a belt/pocket clip. Use it everyday, several times. More important to me than my phone.

Yes, I used original wiring as the LED takes way less power than halogen. 2 on the ROPS facing forward and back on each side for a total of 4 and it is plenty bright on mine. Never use the headlights in the hood. Originally I wanted a light bar on the front of the canopy also but decided that...

I use 50 cal ammo cans for small straps and 40 MM ammo cans for the big ones, all tied with those tiny bungees with the ball. Water tight and all contained. Grab the can and go or usually already in the cross box.

The 750X is the one I have and I am very happy with the results. I believe the cheaper one only does smaller bits.

I rolled a vehicle with a small bottle jack on the back seat floor. Put a sharp point in the roof so I too wonder about stowage for multiple hitches inside an SUV along with recovery straps, chains and other lovely wintertime apparel. In a hard case repurposed medical instrument box now...

Really needs common sense involved tho also. Flip side is back tires against the curb and the long box with a 12" receiver hitch hanging over the sidewalk.

I "found" an aluminum baseball bat. Made No damage except to the bat which had a 2" cut in it. Whipped it out the back pretty good!!

File cabinet drawers are the only ones big enough in my shop to hold my welding helmets. Keeps them relatively clean. Greens and gloves in the bottom one.

I write the oil drain plug size on the fill cap. Crawl under with the correct size wrench every time.

Super Glue your aerosol spray can straws on to the tip when the can is new and it will always be on the can. Carb cleaner works for cleaning before gluing.

Doorbell switch for each garage door opener by each G/D, and the bank of them together at the house door. So nice to walk out the G/D and hit the switch right by it.

Paint Pens work great for filters and rims also. More permanent than a Sharpie but still comes off with brake cleaner.

I'm surprised. I haven't found anyone around here that doesn't want DST. I guess it depends on the region? Warmer evening temps with sunlight is more favorable to most I assume for chores after work. I am that way anyway.

:mad: Wish the legislators would listen to us. LEAVE DST ON!!

Ahem, I WAS going to suggest that the H/C sign that hangs from the mirror should say "Remove from windshield while driving" because I feel that it is a view obstruction. But now that I have read the other posts I am afraid to! :censored:

Yup! Employees can park in the same lot all summer, . . . cover the lines with snow and you'd swear they never parked a car in their life.

Yes, I am looking for the canister replacement. Years ago I fabbed a bracket and cut the hose so that it mounted under the hood above the fuel filter instead of blocking the radiator. Now I want to change out the canister to a better quality but don't know what size Donaldson suggests.

Would like to upgrade the air filter box to a Donaldson for quality issues. Went to their site, confused. :oops: Has anyone done this and is happy with their selection or can point me to the correct one that takes a common-ish filter? Thanks.

I have an #8000 Warn. With a good battery I can pull a Blazer on with very low tires on a single line easy. No problem.

Ain't that a shame - Cheap Trick

I have that now and it is growing substantially. But then, jack, stands, impacts, OY!!

I have to load up and run field repairs and have 2 heavy metal toolboxes that I grab along with whatever else I HOPE I need. But, often it means 2 trips anyway. Can't have a "designated" tool vehicle, how do you guys do this without having another complete set of tools in many carry boxes? The...

Has AC technology advanced that much? I was told that AC robs 10-15 HP.

Many different brands out there. Looking for anyone that has had experience with them. They are our only option at this time as custom built are WAY out of our price range. Thanks.

I too keep a 50/50? mix of used oil and diesel out by the barrel. I don't pre-soak tho, a good glug or 2 on top of paper inside the barrel, 1/4 cup or so of gasoline and then a flying farmers match. After 20 minutes or so, I stir the coals with a bad t-post and let it go out. I also have a...

I have had VERY good lock with POR15. Have to follow directions for it to last. No UV protection so it has to be top coated. For prevention I use Fluid Film.

I would use a temporary/mobile home for 1 1/2 years and then do the stick built on site. Rather than a tiny on skids, the temp could be easily towed away again.

Lots of good info here. All I have is that I have seen many repairs like this at auction sales on older farm equipment. Depends on what you will need to use it for.

I use auto seat belts shortened and bolted back together to hang the shaft out of the dirt and to shed rain. Super easy to pop the latch on or off when hooking/unhooking. Very UV protected also. I have a few that are really old. Weather beaten, but still work. Each one is kept with each piece of...

Very intriguing. I like strong coffee/espresso stuff. I assume this is an occasional maker for you or do you use it daily?

Thanks guys. Exactly the info I needed. Now I just need to find a supplier that will sell me 2 lousy feet of 2"!

I am burying 2" PVC conduit for my generator permanently under a concrete pad so it pops up through the slab 2 feet from the wall. The generator is 3x8 foot and where the wires go into it is a 90 degree, approximately 10" from the floor. Not ideal. So, . . all I can think of using is a 2" LB...

Hope I don't jinx myself, UPS is awesome. Never a problem, don't drive on the wet spots, packages easy to find with note on the door if weather makes them put in a vehicle or whatever. Excellent tracking and website. Fed Ex?? Ugh. Front door? Back door? Shop door? NEIGHBORS door??!! Why...

Anyone going this year?? I am trying REAL hard to make it for one day. Damn the chores. Need a day off.

That sounds like a cool high school job!

I was going to do this 6-8 conversion once but instead upgraded to a 1 wire 12v alt because the battery salesman advised that the 8 volt battery would have a short life because it would never be fully charged to 8 volt by the 6 volt generator. 🤷‍♂️

I have a $10-15 non contact tachometer of eBay and am surprised how accurate and how many times it comes in useful.

Proof is in the pictures!!

Yes! that is exactly what I need. Programmable. Thank you. FWIW; These type sprayers work very well, although I'm thinking that I use too much of BOTH of the sprays. One size fits all usually doesn't work for me.

Hundreds of can sizes, brands and fragrances. Have a "Country Vet" brand at work to keep the flying and creeping bugs controlled in large garage. Insecticide-summer, fragrance-winter. Very happy with it except it should be adjustable on the time. Nope, every 15 minutes. Wintertime spraying of...

Bought my Jinma new as a crate in 2007. 1100-ish hrs now. Absolutely no regrets other than I should've went with 35 HP instead. Yes, the loader valves are junk, at least then they were.

Or the old Pettibone/telehandler in the trees or behind the building somewhere? Me too !

Been putting one together, Monitor head and and a pieced together stand from 3 different ones. Square bolts and nuts are a blast especially inside angle irons. Lots of PB Blaster and Kroil. 36' from ground to top of wheel. Not going to be operational as in pumping water, I'll be able to put it...

I've used stack-on H style, ladder jacks, and pump jack. H style is definitely the best if you can. I finally bought 6 sets of used H style stack-on after renting, borrowing, or unsafe ladder projects. Then i bought 8 levelers that accept wheels and 12 outdoor wheels. Most everything was used...

I wear my Surge in my right front pants pocket with the clip every day. Feel naked without it, once you get used to it, you will too. Everyone knows I have it and always ask to use it in a pinch. I have dealt with the warranty on older models and was very pleased with the process and speed...

Road gear with a 140-ish HP FWA JD with filled tires is a mushy, half inflated, bouncy house. My 28 HP CUT rides like a go cart with just air. Yeah, I know. Never had an opportunity to compare apples to apples, but I'm curious.

Finally changed my used and abused blades on my 60". Old blade on top of new. I think it works better now at recovering from the shakes cuz the wrap doesn't happen so often and I think the old blade holes were too sloppy on the bolts.

Heat, hammer and one of those large $60 welding clamps.

SCORE!!! Good for You!! While I am not a fan of the old Fords, I do see some very cool old Iron. I am also not a fan of "restored". I love it when they are functional, reliable, but have their every-day work clothes on.

That happens to me also. I believe it is "the wrap" of that doesn't let a blade swing back totally. Sometimes I have to clutch and lift quick to clear it. I know! Sometimes shakes the tractor too.

We used a vibrating compactor on a half sheet of plywood setting on 4 old tires to vibrate very compacted mud from a chain from a rockrake. Looong story but it worked. Seeing that process I would try it on that cannon nose down with a clean barrel.

I too like the "race jugs" for transport. Larger footprint and strap-able. Harbor freight battery pump for pumping into 55 gallon barrel with auto shut off hand crank pump. Battery pump works but not long enough and is wimpy. May need an eBay pump. Crank pump and auto shut off is EXCELLENT...

DAMN!! Please warn us when you're gonna display a terrifyingly graphic picture in JUNE!!

She didn't RE-HOME it??? :oops: I witnessed a dismount from the drivers seat at approximately 20 MPH because a mouse ran up her leg! I got the car stopped and ran back to her as she was getting dressed again. She was tripping!!! We laugh now, not then.

I am surrounded by 40 acres of gopher infested hay land with crop land and prairie beyond that. Often we see feral cats off in the distance, but never close. My dogs complain about them but never chase and are always locked up at night. Is there a trick to get them to hunt closer without...

Then I would say you did very good! Unsupervised.

I think you will be pleased with it. Everyone I till for says that it does a terrific job. Yes, tilling while holding a steering wheel is definitely a "work smarter" thing.

I would definitely do it. I doubt you will regret it.

I too shop online a lot but Rockauto's shipping often puts them out of price range. Still, sure like the convenience.

We did the same thing. 4 1/2 grinder with a Lenox metal cutting wheel, cut the siding, sistered the posts and angle iron bolted them to the slab, bought pole barn metal wainscot trim and tucked it up under the tin and reinstalled the tin I cut off. He had budget issues also but would have...

From the picture I think I have the same tiller with a different name and it's red. Mine came as a package deal in 07 with my Jinma crate tractor from John's Tractor which is now closed. I would appreciate letting us know if you find them as I need a set also. Thanks.

I prefer potluck to any other meal. Everyone brings their best, although everyone doesn't have the same taste buds. I love taking a taste of every dish. My specialty is a $30 baked beans dish. Have make it the day before. Never, ever bring any home. But now it is expected of me, which is fine...

A little tongue heavy, always have to play with it as it changes if I have the loader on, mower, etc.

I would seriously talk to a professional weld shop. I find it hard to believe that you couldn't find one that would make you a shorter replacement, (which is the way I would go rather than modify), and store the original for later sale. He may make one that is overkill for HIS protection, which...

I have 2 duct tape “pockets” inside the aerosol cabinet door that holds extra straws and caps. Also a stack of funnel caps off quart of 80/90 style. Work great for propping small parts when painting. My kids are gonna think I was a hoarder.

Co-worker freaked when he saw me glue the straw on a brand new can of spray. "Wow! I'm gonna start doing that too!" Been doing it since the beginning of time. Always missing if I don't. Just assumed everyone did. Tip: if the can and/or straw is used, clean them with choke cleaner first.

I can't stand knee pads. NEVER stay on, no matter what brand I tried. I buy these and use them until they are oil soaked and then grab a new one. They work great, don't skid around and last a long time.

The tractor, every time before stating, vehicles, about every 2-3K or before a long trip. **** about looking at the parking spots for leaks.

I have 4 4 footers. I have no idea why they would make a 5'. Using them to change a pickup tire is dangerous, (any bumper jack is). BUT, . . lifting a truck box to stick a 4x4 between the box and frame, lifting an implement drawbar to hook up, lifting a tractor axle to spin the tire while...

Amazing video. Hard to believe what men used to be able to accomplish with what we see as antiquated equipment.

One word and a few hours wait time. KROIL Expensive but all you need is a few drops.

PUSH to legalization??? 100 years?? Stop watching "Reefer madness". Only reason it IS illegal is difficulty of taxation. That and the politicians that had their hands in alcohol way back when. You'll never convince me that the "legal" drug alcohol doesn't cause 100% more social problems than weed.

FULL control by the government of ANYTHING is never a good thing for anyone. If they could, they would tax air.