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  1. gotrocks

    Saplings and brush around pond banks. Suggestions?

    From time to time I have the same problem. Used extra strength round-up. Have not noticed any problem with fish/turtles.
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    New moderator!

    Blessings to you and yours. My first was born 1955, Ft. Knox, cost $1.00 / pound. Weight 7.5 lbs.
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    Bucket cylinder "kicked the bucket"

    Greeting, It has been a long time since I've been on TBN. I'm back now to ask for help. My B2910 with LA402 loader has a major leak. Please provide link to parts supplier and illustrations to rebuild the cylinder. Thank you to ALL who offer help.
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    What else do you do with forks besides lift pallets?

    I use mine to move the pump house to work on the well.
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    Name this grub second attempt??

    If at first you don't succeed..... Try something easier.. Let's see I can get it right this time. Anyone recognize this?
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    Name this grub??

    Found in what we call "bamboo briar" root. Those vines with spines and a large potato shaped root. Thanks for help with ID.
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    When google can't find it go TBN

    Hello Friends, Merry Christmas. I've been searching for information on a rare pocket knife left to me. I found a city in India PAPPINISSERI. I've "doctored" the markings to make them easier to read. Please take a look and see if you know where to find the source/maker ??? Thanks, and HAPPY...
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    Warning Warning Warning

    It might be a good idea to always read ALL of the "fine print". Once the fire started the oven was unplugged and moved outside. The fire continued to burn until nothing was left but a small black residue of charcoal. Our barn door is now closed. At least for taco shells.
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    Can't post a photo and know how to do it.

    OK you got me curious, let's see if I can post a pic.
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    Need computer help? Call TBN !

    Hello, Been off for a while but would like some suggestions, please. Got a question regarding speed of computer. When I win a game of the OLD solitaire and the cards start to "peal" off, the speed is s-l-o-w, BUT if I start moving the mouse in a rapid motion the card speed increases at least...
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    Help- hard to tell where oil is on dip stick

    Hello Dear TBNers, My 2910 has a yellow dip stick for the tran. The oil is still so clean I have trouble telling where it is on the stick. Have been using paper towel and laying stick on it's side and see where towel soaks. I don't always have towel when I check...
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    Warning Warning Warning

    NO JOKE I think we have a potential problem. Thought I'd check it out and almost got LOCKED into the "quicksand" Here's a couple of screen shots. Maybe I'm just to cynical. If this is legit please forgive and reply.
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    Rear Finish Mower  PTO shaft stuck- What would you do?

    Hooked up mower to day and just about "gave out" before I got the PTO shaft to slide into place. It had been difficult the last time and I finally got it apart and oiled/greased. Today it took some serious hammer pounding to get it separated again. After more oil/grease it is still very...
  14. gotrocks

    good friday tator patch

    Sam, hope you don't mind. I lightened the photo. You heard,Pa said "Daisy Mae git outa that tater patch with your skirt on. You, know those taters got eyes."
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    QuBids What's the catch?

    'Has anyone had experience with the "QuBids" that advertizes on TV to save 95%? Just wondering how it works. "If it's too good to be true....." Please explain if you know. Thank you.
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    What is this tool?

    Just got this today. Does anyone know what purpose it serves? The flat portion shows "PAT. PEND." but nothing else. Look like hand mark on the handle shows "ME" upside down in the pic. Under the handle same type hand mark "119" When the handle is squeezed the rod moves similar to a caulking...
  17. gotrocks

    Trail camera pics & advice

    Thanks to all for your suggestions and examples. I have ended up with Moultrie M80 Tried one shot mode. Then tried three shot mode. will post a gif file from 12 shots. OK GIF "did not compute" only displayed one pic. So will just show 3 shots. Camera is now set to Plot mode, we'll...
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    Trail camera pics & advice

    Greeting, I just received the camera and followed the instructions. Things looked like "all was well." First set up took several pictures and I thought I would enjoy this camera. Erased the pics on the SanDisk card and set the camera up at another location, hoping to catch some wildlife. Went...
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    We're installing a wood stove

    We had a tripple wall insert for several years. Did a fantastic job. Hope you don't mind my "tampering" with your photos.
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    Seeking opinions-suggestions

    Hello Dear Fellow TBN'ers, Hope your Labor Day is pleasant. I realize some are at the mercy of Mother Nature, and you are in my prayers. Now for my concern. (brief as possible)??? My wife and I are retired and we depend on several rental houses for some of our income. August 2010, a house...
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    Operating on hilly ground. You level land guys are wimps!!

    I hope it's alright to tamper with a pic posted by others. This thread just got me to wondering. So I took the original pic put it into a design cad and then drew an exact horizontal line. Then draw the line down one tree trunk. Measure the angle and (what dose it prove? if anything)
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    Trained turtles?

    I like the pics Jim. As far as being trained or conditioned, let me tell you one of my stories. (TRUE) When we walk up to the pond each afternoon with our floating fish food, the bream (and turtles) make a wake coming toward us. They must feel the vibrations of our walking. I've said they...
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    I must have pruned OK

    2009 I did not prune pear trees. 2010 Had a bumper crop of small pears & Broken limbs. Could not pick all or give away. Sorry for the waste.:( Pruned last year and look at one Moonglow tree's output.
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    Two pics BUT what is it?

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    Jim named his Twiggy

    I should have name this one Figgy. My wife was picking figs and I walked up to her left side to help. After pulling a couple of limbs down so she could reach a few figs, I looked over to her right and this is what I saw. Since she does not really enjoy the presence of these kind of critters...
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    Help please

    I've got a Bush Hog 48" finish mower (three blade) TH 48. Was working great, had even found some new blades to fit. Whang! One spindle stopped turning, other two OK. There are two belts that drive the blades, one belt is broken. I've searched numerous sites, Bush Hog does not show this model...
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    Need Well Cover Ideas

    ChevyHDGert , Here's my house. Had some left over alum. got base and corner post welded together. Used enough wood to attach insulation inside. Outside used left over vinyl from full size barn. Got my sheet metal shop to build the roof. Here's pic of pickup when tank had to be replaced...
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    The gully to pond project

    Jim, here's another pano without white sky. Keep on diggin!
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    quick spade combo, FEL shovel ideas

    Here's my efforts so far, still need little more mods. Have moved mounting back as far as it will go. Not using the angle iron across bucket.
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    The gully to pond project

    Jim, I wish you well with this project. Just took a few minutes and made you a merge of the four pics you posted. Did not get sky to match but was the best I could do on short notice. Hope you don't mind.
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    Yellow Jackets not being friendly

    Yellow Jackets and Hornets are two different critters. Most of our Yellow Jackets do nest in the ground but the football size nest in the tree was probably Hornets. And they don't always use trees. This was taken a few years ago. Called nearby university entomology dept. - they were not...
  32. gotrocks

    *** Official TBN Messy Yard Contest *** Win a Black & Decker String Trimmer ***

    Re: *** Official TBN Messy Yard Contest *** Win a Black & Decker String Trimmer *** Here's three views of part of my back yard. Ashamed to show ALL.:licking::laughing::D Notice the "flower bed" that never got planted "rub a dub dub no one's in the tub" 'stair way to paradise?"
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    Squaring a 24' x 32' building site

    Here is diagram. Both diags are the same 40 feet.
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    Critters captured on camera

    How's this?
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    Guess the angle

    Ok if your camera was "level" for this pic then here are a couple of angles drawn.
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    Dumb stupid ignorant pick one

    We had just had a discussion re: drill bit grabbing and knocking you off the ladder. I was working on modifying my fel with a 'scoop". Need couple of 7/8" holes. My left hand knew what my right hand was doing but did not say anything. :D Get the "new" pistol grip drill, do not attach the...
  37. gotrocks

    3 point cultivators are not equal???

    Back for some more thoughts from this knowledge base. I still have my Kub B-2910 and am very satisfied with performance. I would like to have thoughts on a 3 point cultivator. At present I have a small corn patch 60x60 feet. The grass/weeds are almost as high as the corn. Please suggest...
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    "BUY" Partisian Politics RANT

    I admit I have not been a consistent "watch dog" of DC doins, but one thing that gripes me is the short sited bunch that was in office years ago when the railroads starting going "belly up" I suspect the "team steers" political pull helped this to happen. I believe the rail roads maintained...
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    How do you Poo?

    Since you brought this up here is my post from 2006 Here is my little out house. I just covers the valves to the pipe running to the pond. Was Googling around and found a site that stated the moon on the door was originally for ladies and the men's had a star. Theory is that ladies...
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    What would you charge for this

    If the tower was already built and tickets were sold?:laughing::licking::confused::thumbsup: YouTube - Liebherr
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    Rural Country Folk Technology

    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
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    Where is dependable computer help? TBN

    Hi Folks, Back again with a computer question. I just pulled out a stack of old CD-R Verbatim 74min 650MB, They were created a few years back on my old setup using a HP CD Writer Plus. Now when I attempt to read with my Acer DVD R/RW nothing shows up. Properties indicates CD is FULL, but...
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    Please help with search function

    Does TBN search have a way to search for phrases? Example, I wanted to search for "right click" got none found. Search for right click and get a whole bunch that have either right or click. TBN = Thanks a Bunch Now.:D
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    another computer question

    Hello TBNers, You've helped numerous times in the past so here I come again. In the past my mouse has let me click the right and have the option "go back"-- well it has stopped working that way, I have to move cursor to top left and click "Go back one page" Any ideas as to what has happened...
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    Bees

    That's what I thought when this one was built on our 2nd story bathroom window. Called the closest university and I was told that was quite common .:confused: We left it alone for a while and could stand inside and watch the activity. But tap on the window and watch them swarm and start hitting...
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    WOW I'm rich

    That's from the long ago past when Moron jokes were around. I guess it's not politically correct any longer, but that's what the little moron thought Western Union was. "Cowboy's underwear" Maybe you have to be from the part of the county where "union suits" were worn to get this old...
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    Very old well uncovered

    Tim, In my opinion you have uncovered a treasure. I would be delighted to have it on my place. Please don't just "cover" it. A "well house" or pump set up would be a great asset to your property. Here's a shot of mine. It was concrete block and I "rocked" the outside like the wall showing...
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    Hello Washington State members/travelers

    Greetings, I hope this is an OK posting. If my wife's chemo keeps working we would like to visit Washington State next March or April. With no first hand knowledge of that part of our great USA, I have started looking at flying into Seattle Tacoma. Janet gets great pleasure from...
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    Some left the motor running.

    Since this is Owning/Operating maybe this qualifies. I notice there is no driver in the seat maybe the lack of ROPS and belts is OK. Don't know if the parking brake is set. BUT the main thing is I believe this old baby is in tune, ♪♬♬♪♪♬♬♪ SchF blog Blog Archive Sweet Georgia Brown, git疵...
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    Backhoe Identifying a backhoe?

    Howdy Gents, Since metalurgist are present, may I ask you to look at my "busted" middle buster. I was moving very slow in high with the point raised but it caught on a root and snapped. I would have expected it to bend but not break.:confused::confused: The break looks crystallized which I...
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    Has anyone bult a quick spade for a sub

    Ok, here is what I ended up with. Took the section of 10x10 3/16 thick walled steel, cut one side out. Tried several methods of bending, ended up at shop with a BIG press. Got it close to my desired shape. Wanted 45 degree sides. Had the 8 inch channel and the angle iron laying around for a...
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    It's broken HELP

    Kub top link bracket repair Ok let's see if I can comment on some of the great replies and at the same time explain what we have done. Scott vt. A welder confirmed what I remember from an old heat & beat class the cast iron is not the easiest thing to weld without warp/crack . Also concern...
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    It's broken HELP

    Just noticed the bolt laying loose, looked closer the housing is broken. If the old part number is what I need $430 + if new part number $548 +. Please give me your experience or suggestions for this fix. Some of my concerns are; Cast iron does not weld like steel. I have the small chard...
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    Has anyone bult a quick spade for a sub

    Oops I posted on JJ shovel, sorry for the double post. Back again, and still wanting a strong spade. I have a 30 inch piece of square "post" "tube" whatch call it? Side walls are 3/16 inch thick. Here is what I've come up with so far. Looks a lot like...
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    Bigger than a shovel

    Back again, and still wanting a strong spade. I have a 30 inch piece of square "post" "tube" whatch call it? Side walls are 3/16 inch thick. Here is what I've come up with so far. Looks a lot like JJ's. Some of my doubts, How hard will it be to bend after I cut one side out? What's the best...
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    help with search function

    I've been trying to search for "valve stem". I've tried with and without "" It seems to be finding all posts with valve OR stem. Is there some way to find ONLY posts with "valve stem". There have been other times I tried the "" but it has never worked for me. Thanks for all help. I'm listening.
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    in the nick of time

    Dudley, Just playing around with your directions, how did I do?
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    How do you know?

    Hello Folks, I feel like I'm getting paranoid regarding "updates are ready..." Is there any way to be sure the updates are legit? Here is screen shot of the most recent. Does anyone know if each of the following are necessary/helpful? What do they control? What say you ALL?
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    Hurry! Metal roof coatings HELP

    Hello to All, My old barn/shop metal roof is getting more rust at time marches on. It has not rusted through, and is still pretty sound but ?for how long? Please give me your thoughts on which coating material to consider. EPDM, poly, liquid rubber, etc. Thank you. Norris
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    I forgot more than I ever knew about

    Tempering metal. I was just moving along (on B-2910 Kub) in Hi slower than I usually walk the tip of my middle buster hung the edge of a concrete post I had laying horizontal to stop wash. Whang, the middle buster busted.:mad: Please tell me what you think about the looks of the break. I have...
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    Does anyone else do this?

    I threw a chain over the "z" bar on my shed and use it to hang the PH. Leaving it in the ground seams to me that rust would have a good time.:D See if you can make out enough details from this pic.
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    Things we see on our land

    Steve, Those are the absolute best pics from game cam I've seen. Please tell us the make/model and where to purchase. Thanks I have to slip up on my subjects. :)
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    Hornets nest

    I was over 60 before I saw a hornet nest in the wild. Now I've seen several. And been stung once. The only pictures I took are on the most unusual one. Several years past this was on our 2nd story bathroom window. After watching it "grow" for a while, and tapping on the glass to watch and hear...
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    Property showcase, Let's see what you've got!

    I'm assuming you paid for an aerial photo. Here is a view of our 20A from "maps live" This is using "Birdeye" view which is not available for ALL locations.
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    B-2910 hyd leak Help please

    Hello to all, I'm back at this overflowing well of knowledge for some directions. Yesterday while doing some work with FEL all of a sudden a small stream of hyd oil started running out of the coupling in the picture. First pic coupled - second pic un-coupled Since I was ready to quit for the...
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    This one was hard to spot.

    Since I posted my copperhead kill, I thought some of you would like to see one of our GOOD snakes. My wife however; does not like to be in the same area with any snake. She told me a few days ago that she saw a snake in the fig tree and quit picking. We came home from church and was picking...
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    Finiah mower - What's your opinion

    Just found this in the mail. Does anyone have any experience with this "black beauty":D If I purchased it Kub B-2910 would be the power source. Thanks for all replys. Oops can't edit topic line; you know I meant "Finish mower"
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    Thanks that the snake was in green green grass

    Well folks, we've been here since '68 and just saw our first copperhead. Thanks to the green green grass, my wife saw it just before stepping next to it on the way to the corn/pea patch. Thank you Lord she did not get bitten, that along with chemo every 4 weeks would not have been good. Those...
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    "old weiser lock ad"

    Greetings Folks, If anyone happens to have some old magazines (or other print) that have "old weiser lock ad" I would appreciate getting a copy. EDIT just the ad not the whole mag. I would like one from the late 60's if possible. Thanks for you consideration. Norris
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    Ballpark length of a CUT?

    See if this is any help. B-2910 with 5" Howse attached.
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    Posthole Digger PHD Help.....Please

    I bought my Leinbach in '95 and paid $446 with 12" bit. Never have sheared a pin, have gotten it stuck, (get out the BIG pipe wrench) and had to unscrew by hand. I usually run my B-2910 at idle speed when using. After many holes in all kinds of soil the cutting edge wore out. Called Leinbach and...
  72. gotrocks

    Anybody tearing up ground this weekend?

    I'm still using middle buster then roto tiller on my little corn patch. Just planted first few rows today. Plan to plant again in 2 weeks. Maybe one more planting 2 more weeks. Here's what came up in "the corn patch" last year.
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    Now you see it Now you don't

    Just curious, When I go to "Favorites" some times the TBN little yellow icon with the tractor is there...... then next time it's gone and there is the little "page with the (e)". They keep swapping places. Anyone know what's happening? Thanks.
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    DVD slide show editor???

    Howdy Folks, Here I am again asking for a non tractor suggestion. Let me hear from any and all who have used a DVD editor to burn DVD's that will play on our DVD player thru our TV . Well I guess this can be about tractors 'cause I'll surely have pics of my little "Tug Bota Annie". Thanks...
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    Help, I can't find it

    Hello Friends, I have been searching for the past 30 minutes and cannot find a site that I have used in the past. It would allow you to reverse search an address and THEN list the neighbors on the same street (ave). Anyone know where it is? Thanks a bunch. Happy New Year ! Norris
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    Next Years Christmas Card ?

    OK I'm with Bird, now see if your wife prefers this; Maybe you can have one card from each of you. Merry Next Christmas! Happy New This Year !
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    How steep is TOO steep?

    Good morning TBN'ers, Please let me have your thoughts and comments regarding a situation that bothers me. The land that borders our 20 A is being developed of PRD (Planned Residential Development):D :D That's a joke! :mad: :mad: :mad: The bulldozers have cut a "bluff" along the back side...
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    TnT on B2910 still need help.

    Don't know how to change the title from "still needs help" But that's OK because I still would like any other comments or help on this subject. Maybe it could benefit some others Well, Good folks, it looks like I'm finally finished with this TnT addition. Thanks...
  79. gotrocks

    Pallet fork add on for bucket?

    Here is how I have mine set up. Got a set of regular forks, weld 2x4 steel tube to the top then weld the "brackets". Cut 2x4 stud to stick into top of tubes. Set forks on the ground, curl the bucket all the way down, ease up to the forks, set the top/curl of bucket under the brackets, "un...
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    Forks Moving quail pen with pallet forks

    Yep, those forks do come in handy. I had to have the "well man" put in a new tank, so I got the "well house" out of his way. Made it much easier for him to get the job done.
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    Shed Help Needed

    I'm not a truss engineer but around this neck of the woods they would be using 2x4s. Check out this site for more info. http://www.alpeng.com/upload/19268/RoofSpan.pdf Here is a rough scale drawing of just one 9/12 pitch design that I interpret you expect.
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    Photo Posting How To

    Grrr, you beat Tony the Tiger when it comes GRRRReat! Thanks for this grrreat lesson in pic posting. Here is my Superwoman in her tomato patch.
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    How do you make picture show in post?

    I have notices several posts that have the picture showing in the post without having to open the attachment. "How do it know?":)
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    Now you see it ...now you don't

    When on my home page and go to favorites TBN has the little yellow sign with the black tractor for the icon. Well several day ago it changed to the same common one as other favorites. Now I just noticed it is back. What's your guess as to what happened and can you instruct me as to...
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    TnT on B2910 still need help.

    TnT Kubota B 2910 Where to start, "With a little help WHOLE LOTTA HELP from my friends" Especially Bird, Mike and Ron and my local buddy where I purchased the fittings & hoses. July 24, 2007 6C040-95100 Hyd outlet kit Received July 26, 2007 77.52 1-800-488-3407 Surplus Center Tanya 12:52...
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    I'm suspicious, does this sound legit?

    Well, I just received a "canned" phone call telling me to press "1" if I want to stop child ****. yada yada..... press "1" to help stop it now. This makes 3 or 4 in the past few weeks. Did not keep a log. Well, that makes a red flag pop up in my mind. I hear from time to time about...
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    O'REILLY OIL - TRACTR FLUID (GL-303 TRACTOR FLUID)

    I have a little over 200 hrs and am in the process of adding Top&Tilt so thought this would be good time to change hyd. oil. O'Reilly OIL - TRACTR FLUID (GL-303 TRACTOR FLUID) Is this OK for my B-2910 Kubota? I has many tractor names on the container but no Kubota. The salesman mentioned...
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    Can you tell if I have "power beyond"?

    Does this pic. show enough to tell if I have "power beyond"? When I read and look at some of the info regarding this I feel like my grey matter is lacking power some where.:D I'm interested in adding T&T to my Kub B 2910 with a LA 403 FEL. Thanks for any and all replies and suggestions...
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    Pay me NOW or pay me LATER

    Good Morning Everyone, Thanks in advance for all comments suggestions....... I have a niece that has never been able to manage her finances. She has called again asking for help. (more money) My question---- What experience have you had or what do you know about any of these "Debt Relief"...
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    PTO air compressor ?

    Good Morning, I have been looking for a PTO air compressor and have had minimal success. The search comes up with numerous "PTO" threads but not "air". My hope is to find a simple compressor that will work similar to the water pump on my Kub B2910. Google found numerous sites that seem to be...
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    Chain hoist advice request

    I'm in the market for a chain hoist. It will get limited use. I found Grizzly G8704 Chain Hoist - 1 Ton for less than $50 It does not indicate the amount of pull required to lift the 1 ton. Others I've found list about 77 lbs required to lift the load. But cost more than three time as much...
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    looking for spreadsheet (freebee?)

    I'm not sure I even need a spreadsheet but would like to play around with one. Found one here : https://www.thinkall.com/product_openoffice_detail.php Anyone using this one. Will appreciate comments or suggestions for other places to look. Thanks. Merry Christmas And Happy New Year
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    infrared OR blue flame heater

    Back again for some knowledgeble input (opinions). I'm looking at natural gas heaters. Both are rated 30,000 BTU one is infrared and the other is blue flame. Since I don't see and efficency rating does anyone know which will give the best performance? Both are Vent-Free. Ok now let's...
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    spring loaded oil filter??

    Google came up with a bunch of sites but I would rather have TBN'ers opinions and comments. We just purchased a 06 Sienna van and the salesman said be sure to use "spring loaded oil filter". I had never heard of that description. What do you all have to say? :confused: I don't want...
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    12v inverter for laptop?

    Greetings, I did a search and found numerous posts that contain "inverter" after reading for 20-30 min. I did not find an answer to my question. I want to plug in an inverter to a 15A power outlet in the van, that will keep my laptop running on long trips. Does the "sine wave" need to be...
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    Page too W I D E

    I have just noticed that some forums load with the page so wide that scroll left-right is required to view complete screen.
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    Scroll jumps back???

    Let's see if I can explain my problem. Since the new system has been running, when I am scrolling down a thread and come to an attachment I want to view, after viewing the attachment (picture) when I go back the thread pops back to the top of the page and I have to scroll back down to where...
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    Please Suggest a mower

    Howdy Folks, I've been cutting grass(weeds) under my pear trees with B-2910 & 5ft. Howse. A lot of backing up to get under the limbs and hanging the rops a few times. :) Not only hanging rops some limbs hang my hat (with head still inside) I would like to have suggestions for zero-turn mowers...
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    Free internet connection????

    Well I'm back where I have the most trust in opinions and experience from others. When we go on vacation I would like to get "on-line" but now I use our local TV cable provider and they don't go where we go. Had used AT&T but not anymore. I found this offering...
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    It ain't broke YET

    It ain\'t broke YET The tractor that is... Hello Gang, I need some of the knowledge from members with some (knowledge that is ) Experience would be a plus also. Now let's get serious. I just purchsed a Gannon FD 100 rollover box blade from an old friend. He had told me it was a 5...
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    Free John Deere? How many?

    Greetings to all, Just wondering, how many, if any have received your FREE John Deere offered on the TBN web site. I'm skeptical, is there a catch? If yes please tell about it. Thanks.
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    Free John Deere? How many?

    support-ML-884377-ML- Thread has nothing to do with Family and Announcements
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    Is there an attachment that will....

    Here I am back again, hope there is help as good as the past.... I have plowed and tilled a plot that had been full of sage brush and other stuff. Bought a hand powered seed planter and thought I was ready to plant my corn. Well, I went to test out the planter and the pulverized ground is full...
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    Want more trusted info, so to TBN I go

    I seem to have some problems with a left over file in my system.ini Google came up with ErrorKiller that did a FREE scan and found 250+ errors/problems. Does anyone have any experience with ErrorKiller, the free scan indicated it fixed 18 but I still have a "bunch" not fixed. Download full...
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    Exactly what is for sale?

    Just ran across the following ad, and I'm not sure what all is for sale. What is a informed TBN'er understanding? <font color="red">5' Kubota box blade, hyd. tilt, 4 ways, hyd. grossers, </font> Please tell me what I should know before purchase for my B2910. Thanks a bunch.
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    Sl;ide show editor

    Howdy TBN'ers, Here I come again asking for suggestions. I would like to have a good, simple way to make CD slide shows. One that will allow me to make a CD and send it to family and friends so they can pop it in and see the show. It would be even better, if it could be viewed on TV with DVD...
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    Oil filter help before the rain starts

    Hello Friends, I just stopped and purchased an engine oil filter for my B2910. Wix cross ref had the number that is on the old filter listed under "exceptions" So I purchased the Wix and got ready to change and the old filter is approx 1 inch longer than the "new" Wix. Does anyone have an...
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    Oil filter help before the rain starts

    owning-ML-820086-ML- Kubota specific post.
  109. gotrocks

    Which anti virus??

    Hello Gents and (Ladies) My Norton anti virus is due to expire next month. The renewal is 39.95 I've been looking at <font color="blue">The Shield Professional 2006 </font> one site has it rated a little better than Norton and the price is 29.95. I thought I read a post on TBN a while...
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    Image on PM???

    I just attempted to put and "image" in a pm and the pop-up ask for http: then I clicked URL and the same pop-up appeared. I wanted to attach a small drawing. Was thinking it would be similar to attaching jpeg to regular post. Thanks for advice. Merry Christmas. Norris
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    Medicare Prescription Drug Plan????

    Any other old folks (or young ones) out there with advice regarding the MPDP? Have you found an easy way to compare plans? I had found one site and printed out three plans to compare. Went to my local pharmacy and he did not have info from HUMANA so could not offer advice. I called HUMANA and...
  112. gotrocks

    Where did that search engine go??

    Hello TBN'ers Please help if you can. Sometime in the past I found a search that would find an individual, give their address, and then allow you to go up and down the street listing the names of neighbors. Does anyone know where to direct me? Maybe they've gone out of business. Thanks.
  113. gotrocks

    CFM & Static Pressure

    This is not tractor related except that I do own a tractor. Thanks to all you fellow TBNers for past help and suggestions. Now I am planning to install a dust collection system in my shop. One blower unit specs state 1900 CFM free air flow and 10.6 " static pressure another unit...
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    ? Modify 5' Howse brush cutter?

    ? Modify 5\' Howse brush cutter? TBNers, please give me your thoughts on this idea While I was enjoying the day on B-2910 cutting some weeds, I started thinking. If I could add two swivel wheels to the front and set them at the height I want to cut, then leave the top link off would I...
  115. gotrocks

    When all else fails go to TBN

    How much Potting soil needed to fill a large raised bed? I know how many cu.ft. is needed. My local store has potting soil in 20 lb and 40 lb bags, it does not give cu.ft. The mfg site list 2 cu.ft. bags but not the weight, and 20 & 40 lb bags but not the volume. Ok, I've called the...
  116. gotrocks

    Duh! What do I know? Help!

    Howdy, I've got a B-2910 2001 and would like to know answer to a few questions that have been asked to me. Is my tractor hydraulic system closed center or open center? OEM Top link length? How does side link mount on the top & bottom? What is the length of the fixed side link? (mount to...
  117. gotrocks

    Visit Jackson Mississippi

    Hope this is not too far off topic. We would like to visit Jackson during early Dec 04. If any TBN'ers have any suggestions or recommendation at to what to see, where to stay (and eat) Please pass them on. Don't plan on driving the B2910 but would like to visit gardens and nature trails (bird...
  118. gotrocks

    B-2910 not consistent

    My shed has a sloped dirt "floor" and most of the time when I start up, depress the clutch, raise FEL, release brake, we start rolling from under the shed. However; once in a while it seems hydro engages and rolling stops until I press on reverse pedal, then rolling resumes. I'm guessing...
  119. gotrocks

    Truth in e-bay??

    Hey Guys, Hurry only 12 hours left for a BOX BLADE. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11752&item=3837084728&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW What was that saying? "A sucker born every miniute." or was it "fool" or was it a "shyster"....
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    Help posting picture

    It just happened again. I attempted to attach a picture to a post and the progress bar moves across the field and gets to the end and then it seems to get caught in a loop? and the bar "jumps" every few seconds and just stays in place. After waiting for three minutes this time I gave up and...
  121. gotrocks

    12 volt underground???

    Howdy Folks, I've done a few searches but have not found anything. My question is regarding running several hundred feet of underground wire that will carry 12 volts to power a few lights and a small pump. What size "transformer" (charger)?? and wire size. I would like to run approx. 600...
  122. gotrocks

    cordless phone range

    I have been surfin for too long and getting varied information so I decided to come where the dependable information is dispersed. We had a panasonic 2.4 cordless phone (2 phone set) for approx $100 bucks. I finally stopped working and as expected the charge for repair approx $100. When it...
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    2910 clutch safety switch

    Howdy, Sure could use a couple of pointers to solve this little problem. My 2910 has once again refused to start unless I stick a screwderiver between the switch and the "plate" on the clutch linkage. I assume the switch is OK since it starts OK when the screwdrive is in place and run OK after...
  124. gotrocks

    El Cheapo pickup truck crane ??

    Hi Folks, Old Tightwad Tad would like to know if anyone has purchased/used one of the inexpensive pu truck cranes. I won't use it very often just want to move some rocks right now. I've found them rated 1000# prices from $50 - $500. Tell me what you know. Thanks in advance as usual , cause...
  125. gotrocks

    .25 (2 bit) Tip Tip

    Howdy folks, I got tired of turning the top link with the little "bent" handle that came new. Here is a pic of my easier turning handle, I can sit in the driver's seat and just turn and give it a few flips one way or the other.( after reducing tension) I like it, I like it. Now if I could...
  126. gotrocks

    2910 tach cable broke 84hrs

    Good ? Morning! Well let's just see how fast Kubota will get me a new tach cable. It just broke this morning and dealer said "couple of days" If anyone's interested I let you know when it arrives and gets installed.
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    Rake  Will a landscape rake do it?

    Hello Folks, I'm still looking. A while back many of you offered, field cultivators, and various other attachments as suggested ways to accomplish the task described below, again. I have dug out a large bed and had it filled with 10 cu.yds. of loose ammended soil. I would like to plant...
  128. gotrocks

    2910 brakes ???

    Hello Gang, My 2910 seems to pick-up speed when BHing down the back of the dam. This evening I was in low range started down thing going OK (slowly) then all of a sudden it seemed like it jumped out of gear and the brakes did not seem to slow the speed. Was not far from the bottom so no harm...
  129. gotrocks

    What changed the picture size?

    Greetings TBNers, I'm sure someone can tell me what's happening when I "mess" with pictures. I just saved a picture from a post and when I look at my filelist it is shown a being 1254KB, if the limit for posting is 100KB then how did that picture get posted or what increased the size when I...
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    Let's see a wheelbarrow do this!

    Let\'s see a wheelbarrow do this! Greetings Fellow TBNers, My 2910 is more fun than an electric train. My pump man said my well tank bladder had a leak and the tank needed to be replaced. Well I did not want my little pump house to get damaged so I removed it by myself with help from 2910...
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    Is there an implement that will ?????

    Hello TBN friends, You have helped me in the past. Now I would like to ask for suggestion as to what to look/ask for in an attachment that I can put behind my 2910. I have a tiller and can prepare the soil but then I want to dig furrows at least 6 inches deep and 6 to 8 inches apart and cover...
  132. gotrocks

    Trailer ordered ! now which controler?

    Hello Friends; The trailer is on the way 16' tandem with brakes on one axle. I've been reading about several brake controlers and still don't know which would be the best for me. I'll seldom use the trailer for long hauls and most times I'll have the 2910 on board with FEL and brush-cutter...
  133. gotrocks

    Trailer loading ??

    I borrowed a 16' flat bed tandem trailer to move my 2910. When I pulled up with the FEL all the way to the front the tounge weight was TOO much. So I backed up and got it to look OK. The distance from the ball to the front of the trailer is 38 inches, the distance from the front of trailer to...
  134. gotrocks

    What do you say?

    Hello TBNers, Here is a copy of e-mail sent to Howse and I have not received a reply in a month. Copy===== When I purchased my new tractor I also purchased on of your 5' brush cutters. The back welds were not very well done and now the "apron" has split at the weld and had bent. I plan to...
  135. gotrocks

    Do you Floss regularly?

    To keep my teeth healthy on the FEL I have started flossing when I can. Here is one view. Any other suggestions?
  136. gotrocks

    What have I done?

    I have been starting with the following: http://www.tractorbynet.com/cgi-bin/compact/wwwthreads.pl I did not have to log on. This morning when I attempted to reply, my name was not recoginzed. I'm not sure my e-mail was sent to find out what happened. I have just entered my name and clicked...
  137. gotrocks

    Trailer Which Hitch?

    I'm ready to purchase a trailer for my 2910 with 402 Fel. The brochure show 2910 at 1763# but I can't find wt of FEL. I'm guessing my 5ft Howse cutter will run 500#. Balast in tires adds ???# The trailer man said his 16x6 trailer is 1500#. Now the question, Chevy Astro book says it will...
  138. gotrocks

    Dig up separate transplant 1000+ daffodils?

    I would appreciate all suggestions to make this job easier, I am thinking use the middle buster to dig them up, then sift with expanded metal screen. What I would like is a planter that would go on my 2910 and let me drive over the fresh prepaired area and plant the bulbs while I sit in the...
  139. gotrocks

    Make my computer...How FAST????

    Greetings: I wonder if some of you could tell me if you have had any experience with these offers to speed up your computer. Since the "fine print" ask not to contact any of his customers I thought thats fine with me I'll go where some reliable individuals will give me and honest apprasial of...
  140. gotrocks

    My picture?

    Trying to get a picture to post.
  141. gotrocks

    what did I do wrong?

    I just attempted to reply to a post and went to an old post of mine with a picture attached. I copied and pasted; http://www.tractorbynet.com/forumfiles/5-80931-forkpost.JPG but the attachment did not show up when I returned to the forum. So I entered a second reply and re:posted my picture...
  142. gotrocks

    trying to edit signature

    I'm trying to see if I can add picture to my signature.
  143. gotrocks

    Profile update suggestion

    Ok I found the profile update page. I think it would be better if the windows for various entries would display the full text instead of "teletyping" out of site as text is entered. Thanks for this site and help received in the past. Norris
  144. gotrocks

    Duh... where can I update profile?

    I just arrived at the new site. I've looked high and ,lo I can't find where to update my profile. Help. Thanks and HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!
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    Forks  You showed me your forks now let me show you mine

    After numerous trips to the drawing board and several wooden models I finally got some forks. Originally I was going to use 2x4 chanel but a friend gave me a couple of old forks from a lift truck. They are approx 100# each which is heaver than the 2x4 chanel would have been but then they are...
  146. gotrocks

    Edit Profile

    When I attempt to edit my profile the small boxes do not let me view the entire entry without "teletyping". I thought at one time I got to a page the displayed the entire contents in a box. Please advise if the small boxes are the only way to edit profile. Thanks a bunch.
  147. gotrocks

    when to shut engine down??

    Here's another neophyte question. When doing various projects with my 2910 at times I need to get off and move something by hand or whatever. My question; how long should one let the engine run as opposed to shutting down and restart. 5 min ? 10 min ? ?????? Thank you for some opinions...
  148. gotrocks

    run 12v to sprayer

    I've just had my 2910 for a couple of weeks and want to "plug" in my sprayer. Please direct me to best location for running a "pig-tail" plug to the rear of my 2910. Would also appreciate suggestions for location of a switch to control the sprayer power. Thanks a bunch.
  149. gotrocks

    2710? 2910? or MF 1240

    From what I've read sofar this "Board of Directors" has some great information and insight into helping individuals like me that can't seem to think of everything regarding which new tractor to buy. Today I drove a 2910 and a Massey F 1240 both without any attachments. Please correct any of the...
  150. gotrocks

    Double clutch 2710???

    I am still looking for a replacement for Satoh 650G. Looked at b2710 with 160 hrs and a loader. Unit looked well kept and oil was clean. However; the current owner said the Hydro shift required "double clutch" to move from Neutral to Mid range. He directed me to clutch then touch fwd. petal...
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