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So I got sick of my little butane torch for small solder projects so I picked up a micro smith oxy/acetyl torch. There are a lot of cheaper ones on amazon but most had poor reviews, especially related to control knobs. Well, the 160$ was well spent, this thing is a dream to weld/solder with...

Made a saw holder, made in such a way that I can still use hitch or grapple. Adjustable for my other saws

Oh there is a magnifying glass attached to that stand ( plus 2-2.5 X readers) I’m in the same boat

Sorry I missed the response! Ok, back to the swage press. So, I got sidetracked by 7 other hobbies. So to get this press up and working with one of the 22 die sets I have, I needed a holder to hold the punch part. These “ punches” ( I don’t know the correct term) do not fit in a standard...

Another day, trapped in the chair

Agree, I love my bobcats and understand they need to eat I keep my 3 terrors inside. (As plump as 2 of them are)

When you have 37lbs of cat and 12” of sunlight

I had a towable. It did the job Sold it for what I paid and moved over to an older jlg. It is great for around the house/woods

I dunno, some chips on the floor to the left. I’ll get the broom!

I use a mini split, I run dust collection. Clean it yearly, it is no more dirty than the one in the metal shop. I need heat and ac, keep it set at maybe 60

Soft and covered, perfect cat-nap spot

So I had to use the old school cnc to drill 40-50 holes in some 3/16 stock x3 (sickle bar blade holders.) The thermal overload began tripping. This mill motor has always been a bit louder than its twin in the shop. I figured I was starting to lose the motor. I wasn’t sure if the noise was in...

Chasing another electrical gremlin. I will update once I stop cursing!

I do a decent amount of doweling the process of using the jig was always a bit annoying. This will speed things up and make it more enjoyable. For hollow chisel, I use my drill press. Likely now, I will just mortise with this and clean up corners with a chisel

Ok, assembly and attachment of the mortise attachment. Lever to right allows free movement in x-y planes to drill or cut slot Then off to wood lathe to open up some pvc connections to attach to dust collection. Ready to sand. Belt can be angled 0-90 and oscillates table to left allows...

Ok, couple more additions. Finished the install today. So, I added a mortise attachment that goes on my 16” planer/jointer along with a oscillating sander. First the crate(s) and the beast of a rolling jack/pallet carrier thing I have. I’m not sure what it was used for but it is stout...

Definitely do that!^ Ya, early 60’s cj5. My local town/ back 40 sxs. Works hard and is a perfect vehicle for me. The 3pt hitch is handy for sure,

(And also cropped for decency)

Cat owners will recognize the look in his eyes (near the end of zoomie)

I guess I learned about the internals of my shaper, and how far sideways I can bend

Ugh, I wish!!!

One of those days. I was refilling all of the lathes/mills with oil and I noticed that the sight glass on the Hendy shaper wasn’t showing oil (it is a pump-check glass that only shows circulation when running.) Sump was full but a bit old so first I exchanged that (dirty job.) No joy, so now to...

Are you sure the item in question is 1500 lbs? Once I can’t lift it with both hands, my estimates are not that accurate! ;)

Don’t give up, I “rediscover” hobbies all the time

“However I will challenge any who makes unfounded claims such as, "Eggs are yucky" without any further details such as, what kind of egg and how was it prepared?” I hear that there are some new “fact checker” positions that may have just became available. Maybe this could serve as your resume...

Clearly you have not mastered “I’ve owned that for 10 years” speech!

RI I’m sure I did! Do you know Matt Scrunton (sp) he is up your way and was into these

Ya, stuck with the Rokon, Quadractors and trikes I got enough issues

John, I have almost bought 2-3 coots over the years. Last one had a small diesel conversion that made you slightly nauseous due to vibration

Well it was time to mount the siren that came w the jeep (and switch) most of my machines have a battery shut off switch, but surprisingly I hadn’t installed one on the Jeep yet. I found this on Amazon and wanted to pass it along, voltmeter with switch. Pretty handy, hooked to the negative...

Both wanted to snuggle with my hand but at 38lbs combined Not a lot of room

I’ve seen that wrapping paper look, full metal. 2 brain synapses engaged 1) run 2) jump

If it fits, it ships

Awesome pics eric/wil/jay

Because I was low on hobbies, I bought out an old Corbin swaging set (.22/6mm/30 caliber). Dies, some core lead, jackets etc. the .22 set also has the dies allowing you to take spent 22lr cases and turn those into jackets for 22 boolits (223, 22-250 etc)-may have cross posted in gun thread but I...

Felt ok today, cut out some card holder brackets for the wife’s cat shelter and started the service on the porch snowblower. (Late is better than too late!)

Old man sam Hard to tell where the fluffy cat ends in that shadow I thought the “lumps” in the shadow (fat) were enlightening. He wouldn’t do well if this was his dating ap pic

Were you lifting or pushing when this occurred?

Princess psycho

Happy thanksgiving I guess I’m not leaving

Typically I use the forks on the Deere but I am now using the ex more and more for tasks like this. More precise and easier on machine

I had a brief amount of energy today. Tuned up the swing saw mill Cut some 1/16 x6” pine to true it up and then loaded up some oak to cut And now, I’m done for day (health and age are fighting me)

4-500$ if I were in the market (max) “New” price isn’t really applicable While ideal for a scut, the # of people that are looking to hog with their scut are few.

Ok, after I felt a bit better today, I tackled a quick project. The new 44 mag pump rifle has an integral weaver rail and I order a red dot for it. Well it didn’t fit as it was a picatinny style. So I dug though my junk and found a weaver ring. Put it in the shaper (bored, felt like taking it...

Sorry, just been posting cat and gun photos Getting ready for winter (if we get one) greasing machines etc. Did camp on the “back 40” with my version of a sxs ( the old Jeep) Thx for looking out for me!

I seem to have a lot of the same color pants. No room for my 2 legs today

^sleeping hard!

^ appropriate name

ugh, good luck

Cammo, here is order minus shipping and tax 1500$ plus about 100$ tax and 80$ ship 3 phase 20 hp, 80 amp circuit with a 30 hp rotary converter. They were “beyond” so I made new. Main motor is good, now to reinstall table controls

Ugh, this contact was much harder. The 2 contacts across the bridge connector was “welded” shut on both sides. I couldn’t get heat in there to separate. So I used an 1/8 mill to cut thought the back of the contacts so I could slide them out. Of course this ruins the contacts on the tabs so 2...

Wow thank u!^

Gift horse vs mouth So the main motor control/contact was shot. I got a quote for 1300$ for the 20hp 3 ph 600v (I forget the amps) contact and also a smaller table lower 220v 1ph contact at 1700$! That is more than the machine. So, time to take it apart Burnt contacts, some melted to the...

My neck hurts

Sam approximating a square

I have over 600’ of gravel driveway that I back drag for maintenance and snow In nearly 20 yrs of use, no issues, no damage or discernible wear with routine maintenance It is well designed for the size of the machine

Yes, easy to use I have forks, bucket and some homemade stuff

Yes hydro Spins my 7’ flail just fine and has the power needed for it size

That is all I do with mine. Works well and sized right for my trails

Now that is a machine! 3320 was a huge step up in the burbs for me. Now that I have acreage , it is the smallest I would want (and punches high enough that I’m happy) But, if I had to step up it would be something like that! Maybe overall cheaper also( comparing weight/hp) as these CUTs are...

3320, tough machine, love mine

Scary for sure

Shouldn’t have happened with normal driving/usage Let us know how replacement goes

Belt. Power hog Need to upgrade my converter

Not bad Something to consider someday

Sander My planer only does 16 ( same w jointer) Re: modine heaters, the garage part has 2. They throw some serious heat. Oil heat. I could leave each of the 20x10 foot bay doors open and not change the temp much. Frankly, one would have been sufficient I will get u btu number

So what are we talking for average price for an everlast unit?

^the cat distribution system Thank you for adding her to your family

Well today was a good day, so I got something accomplished. New to me 25” sander. Heavy little bugger. Offload w Clark #1 Ready to lift up into woodshop Lift with Clark #2 Ready to receive In

Old man Sam and his new favorite box Buddy and any random box Bella Quinn growing up

^she looks intense!

.20 caliber flinter. Not my cat but was prior owner’s

Mud and fully loaded? How deep? I was forever pulling my neighbor’s stuck rtv out

Yea, cutting or ripping dimensional lumber with a track saw (95% of what most do)= no way Maybe if you have a fab shop, work a lot in sheets. Skillsaw and guide is all you need for those occasional one-offs

Yes thankfully. He is my rather rotund little buddy. ( mostly not his fault as he is on steroids for asthma and stomatitis)

Mocha looks like (he/she?) has quite the personality!

fuddy, that is Sam ( best animal I have owned) It is a cyst from a prior injury. It occasionally decomposes, as long as it doesn’t get infected we leave it alone. He has been through a lot in his 18 years. Massey, I’m not sure how to respond to that comment and the killing of someone’s...

Wife works out of house but had to go to office this am This is what I woke up to I’m not sure if they were waiting for her to come back in door or barricading

That is a happy girl^

Lol! No problem They are a hoot but for a very specific rider. I loved pulling the sweeper around the yard with it. Part tractor, part atv, part bike. Great for unexplored terrain. Slow and a bit smoky as a 2 stroke. I’ve owned several and I have moved on to electric dirtbike(s) for my...

“cat excluders“ To them, that is criminal!

Is this something you need to wear a respirator when spraying?

I wish I could find the discussion, it was snap rings or maybe axle walking out…. Let us know what you find

I dunno about ground engagement stuff but spreader/seeder and the like, maybe?

Was this the same issue with the rtv that someone solved by tightening up the worn suspension to decrease the lateral force being generated by worn suspension component (s)? I can’t remember, I think I read it on this forum…

Spring air and a bird feeder

Oh, I didn’t think she looked angry. Sad/vulnerable was more my interpretation

Those eyes..

Mostly fixing ruts that I made here and there, and a bit of seeding

So tiny..

One of my favorite “chores” Feeling ok today so I did some Spring lawn rolling

Spring is here, enjoying the air And the kitten has laid claim to a garment bag

Dunno Murph, I haven’t gotten a chance to open. I heard they have these YouTube channels where people open gifts and they film it so everyone can watch the unwrapping… Maybe we need to do this for people like us and random hardware boxes

Well, u know you are weird when your friend brings over a box of random hardware (because they are cleaning out) and you: 1) are excited to sort through this box 2) you can’t understand why anyone would throw stuff like this out 3) are hopeful that more boxes of random junk are headed your way

Thx! He is being a baby right now as his old-man brother got groomed for first time He doesn’t recognize the smell and thinks his brother is someone else Wood: ya, log cabin and upkeep Ugh!

Ya, prices. I paid 4500$ for my biljax. Sold it for 8500$ to the first guy who looked at it. That $ paid for the 4x4, I cold called the place I noticed it sitting at and looking neglected

Had one It was more useful than no lift but setup got old Moved onto a self driven one. 100x more useful for me.

I bought one of the “big 2” Bought new in 2007 with the plan for it to last a lifetime. I’ve only had to change the battery (2x) I don’t think I’ve even lost 5k on my original $ spent. I’m sure there are equal/comparable machines but I’m set.

I’d use fire ;)

I think that model line was awesome vs what was available at the time

As I said: “Agreed Foolish, but if the financially challenged are gonna continue to “buy” these with 7 yr notes, I can’t fault the manufacturer“ I’m not sure what you paying cash has to do with the oblivious point of me not faulting the manufacturer when someone who is “financially challenged”...

Jeez , that one looks like a cheaply made (yet overpriced) car Car manufactures are thinking wth? While atv manufacturers are thinking more plastic=more $$$

No doubt, as I said, I don’t fault the manufacturers from parting (many-not all) fools from their money ;)

13k is reasonable, 35k +++ nope They will rival boats and RVs soon in depreciation and sunk cost

Necro post! It is now 2024. I couldn’t be happier with my 27k 3320 (cx300/mid pto/forks/448 hoe etc) In todays $ that is 40,400$ I’m not sure what comparable models would price out at today I just changed my 2nd battery in it. So a bit over 8yrs per battery. The only money spent on it...

Agreed Foolish, but if the financially challenged are gonna continue to “buy” these with 7 yr notes, I can’t fault the manufacturer

As I understand it, One leg of the 240 powers the 120v switch to throw the relay to provide 240 to compressor

Here is relay side So 120v controlling a 220v relay Timed 1/2/4/8/12 hrs or on/off

Our little girl is a bit skittish. She prefers to run just out of reach, only allowing “pets” when she is drowsy. She had a very tough past. We just accept and love her the same

Update Timer switches added w relay

Always wanted a coon but I always take what needs rescuing/a home Thus far, all mutts (and all wonderful)

Ugh so sorry Take comfort in the fact while mittens didn’t live your whole life, you lived all of his and it was what he knew=love

^ How is that puzzle still on the table and intact?

Well my redneck sxs is not only hauling logs, trailers, plowing, tool caddy(ing), gas runs, running buzz saw or post hole digger it is now a temporary residence. Adding an ikamper with alcove. So if I get tired on the back 40, I can just take a nap What alcove looks like w roof top tent. I...

My old man cat has a lot of trouble jumping due to lack of claws. (Adopted that way) He is weaker now and his ability to leap or climb/balance is inhibited.

guess I’m not changing the channel Hand trapped

Neighbor upgraded from the 300 to 5 series. 2ac and mowing/ trailer tasks. He loves it and is trading for a new one in a couple weeks.

So we came home to a crying cat, we ran around looking for the little s$)t Somehow she jumped into a 7ft closed shower enclosure and trapped herself. No towels, drapes etc. maybe from the narrow window sill? Cats..

Amazon and chewy deliveries Buddy wouldn’t move for food so we had to bring it to him We are well trained

Get them spay/neutered please

I went with mobile columns. Versatility and free and clear floor was most important to me

Cat likely thinks it hit the lottery^ A bag in an off limit room

Yep, she loves to do the “tip over and flop” thing

I like to repair with the wires as noted above. It provides good stability and strength. I will then melt the plastic in the area by lightly dragging one of the “hot” wires over the crack to fill it in once stabilized

House cleaning exhausts them. (Chasing swiffer, cords etc) Buddy and Bella And the lump is sam, note the vacant cat bed

I stood outside the room it is in, lol Thx guys, dlctcg = that may work for me Thk u

Lol^

Oil changed New check valve(s) installed Back up and running

Her dilated pupils say it all! “Mine!”

“Don’t let the cat sleep” Lol Poor thing

I think I have 6? M18 grinders (I hate switching between cutoff, grinder, cup brush, sanding disk, etc I pick them up at the pawn shop(s) I don’t think I’ve stalled one like described. (Some are fuel, some are not) I’ve stalled the drill (occasionally) when drilling thick metal with maybe 5/8...

Beautiful! (And somewhat cocky appearing! Lol)

Good to know, maybe belts and it will sell someday!

I’ve considered

That is my fear, ignoring a light, sign etc. I need to figure out what sort of timer would control 220v, 30??amp Failure, agreed! Who would have guessed the device fails at a lower psi than the spring pressure?

My old 6x4 was fun. I have a NIB clutch, belts etc on FB marketplace if u ever have a need. Ditto on the foreman w solid rear axle. Friend has one. The older ones are referred to as the “f250” of quads. (That is supposed to mean tough and dependable lol not fix or repair daily!!) I would jump...

Compressor safety, it always bears repeating: I’m one of those people that always believes in shutting off the power to the compressor after leaving the shop. I do this every time I leave (apparently mostly every time.) I was working on the plasma table late last night, and apparently didn’t...

I like the unusual I almost bought a coot but it had a single cylinder diesel conversion. The vibration would make you nauseous The search continues

I love my 8x8 Argo. I don’t use it as a workhorse, rather transportation in and around my swamp. Nothing I own goes where it can go, (even my legs.)

Such characters!

The 2 younger ones collapsed after morning zoomies To be joined by the big guy and his bowl

Friend has the 1” Milwaukee on his service truck. No air tools now. It is a beast.

“Is the same size as my cj7 but outperforms in every way” Every way? Is your cj7 not running? That is like saying: “Qtips outperform cotton swabs in every way” ( and my chosen sxs/ utility vehicle is a Jeep also. It isn’t “better” for everyone, just for what I need to do with it)

While Percy couldn’t be there for all of your life. Take comfort in the knowledge that you were there for all of his

Ugh What a gut punch So sorry

Pretty darn impressive

Lol^ My wife, at the time of adopting our first cat said. “Cats have no personality “ I remind her of this weekly, for 30 years

Ah yes, the attempted use of a bathroom without inviting the cat in to observe/inspect

^ 100% People try to compare to dogs. That is like comparing a fish to a hamster. Totally different vibe/interactions and tendencies

^im glad the furry overlords got u to come around

In a closet AND a box Cat heaven

If I’m in the chair: And if I’m not: Sam (red collar) 16+ Buddy (other black cat) 2 Bella (torti-ish) 6 mo All rescues in one fashion or another

^ lol

I think I posted this before in my shop thread. Here he is “helping” limiting some mags to 10rounds or less We got 3. He is the best cat ever. At 16, every day with him is a blessing Great pics Mo and Peter

Sam On guard, in case he misses a meal (He never misses a meal)

Ugh, I hope they didn’t “forget” anything else

Define “work” 1986, still going strong!

What a nightmare

Funding food production or keeping wildlife alive makes sense (to me) I always vote for those grants when they pop up on a ballot Wildlife Sanctuaries =100% Human Sanctuaries=‘hard no

Well if they eat deer ticks…

Ugh

One thing, I haven’t had the pleasure of experiencing Fire ants

Is the engine changing in rpm as it struggles?

Good days and bad, but I got a bit of shop time in. Sickle bar broke in the fall. Time to make a new one. Now waiting on some 7/32 stock to make my rivets. The 3/16 ones I had on hand are a bit too small

Impressive^

“After being left alone for the holidays, eight-year-old Kevin McCallister famously went grocery shopping in the 1990 classic "Home Alone," purchasing a large haul of food and everyday household items for under $20. With today's prices, however, McCallister would need a lot more in his piggy...

^ and some would spin that into an increase in household income, lol

I only WISH I was paying 8$ more on 100$ spent. 8% lol (Wife itemizes/ quickbooks EVERYTHING) I could look up our cat litter consumption 2019 vs now, lol. It is quite educational and cuts through the media baloney on “rates.” They spin their favorite “metrics” to fit their philosophy. I...

Neighbor had to rock the “throttle” pedal with some pressure on shifter to get it unlocked at times

lake fishing kayak/pontoon thing for when I’m feeling well enough to fish but can’t go out on salt with bigger boat

Yea, jumped off the dry powder wagon in January. Unsure if/when an 09 level bump will come but this year was good

Turning the steering wheel several turns left or right w gentle pressure on disengage lever works well for me on my deere

Ones I got are smaller That one is at a park where I decided to jog Then walk Then complain A lot

A fool and his $…. Keep buying 70-80k utvs lol Gotta love that margin

Well got the 2001 detailed Went from a 20’ to a 5’ paintjob Very happy Also cleaned up some overgrown around pistol range Every year I talk myself out of a grapple for good reason.

Just cats here, only the old one will nuke u With an innocent face

Ha! Or blame a cat

And that, I never considered Should slap it on the wife who insists her farts don’t stink…

Nope

It should work for forge and wet sand blasting, I hope

Maybe it was? They aren’t cheap, maybe 1500? I think there is a kit where I can add a pump, tho probably not necessary as I’m not working in booth

Well it was time for a mask upgrade. I went with the Sundstrom SR 500/580 PAPR kit is a belt mounted Powered Air-Purifying Respirator I’m kinda done with everything I needed to sandblast w the dustless and may let it go. (Tho having sold things I thought I was “done with “ before hasn’t...

50k?

It is handy Angles 4 ways. Just put more pressure on one foot to get that side to “dig”

it’s hard to say if there is any market now for garden tractors with the advent of SCUTs but this thing is easy to work on and tough. It is literally 20 min to swap an engine or about 8 bolts to exchange nearly anything

A blast! That little allis does great work! The 8’x8’ drag uphill was a bit much Loss of traction not power! (And now that it is compacted, no issues)

Driveway repair w the little allis b12/grader blade and the excavator to haul a load or 2 of wrap

Thank u! Long term battle but I’m still fighting!

^ 1st pic makes my cervical vertebrae wince Lol

I’d probably try something stupid like strap the 2 front tires onto 2 of those wheel dollies that you (put under all 4 tires) to move a vehicle around and limp it home (if on asphalt.) Likely wouldn’t work out well but the video would be worth it (Safer would be one of those towable car...

Welp, that turned quickly As a Deere fan, I feel like I’ve dodged a internet bullet Lol (I liked my kubota just as much!)

^that gave me a chuckle