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Thanks for posting the photos! Always interesting

Pictures please!

Not exactly a photo of Railroad tracks, but I picked up a section of rail and some spikes and hardware and made an Anvil.

Mine always end up in a pile next to the chop saw....

Hard to beat Kramer https://www.kramerleather.com/

I was shooting my 450 Dakota a while back - has the recoil equivalent of three 30-06 Springfields. Not the biggest gun but enough to get your attention. I took a shot off the bench and was seeing stars. No Blood and no sore spot above my eye from scope bite. Turns out the scope hit the brim...

I covered all 6 sides of the hive with 2 inch foam. Having a cold wall to attract condensation is an interesting idea. How cold does it get in your part of Indiana? Had air holes at the top and a side and bottom entrance for ventelation. I also had a quilt box on top with a candy board...

Lost 2 of my three hives over the winter. One was super wet inside. We had a very odd winer with a few days that jumped up into the 50's with such high humidity that the walls of the house were wet under the breezeway. I added candy boards this year and I am wondering if they blocked moisture...

Weather was perfect for that wasn't it! I swapped out the front blade for the bucket, and the 3 pt blower for the box blade. Greased all the points and pulled off the chains. Now we have snow in the forecast for this weekend! It won't last long though.

Heck, I keep a pair on my keychain... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CTPYD52/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Along with a rechargeable flashlight! https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-73302-Keychain-Rechargeable-Flashlight/dp/B09351YJFC/ref?th=1

As did I - quite useful

Here is a queen cell that was killed by a hatched queen (Right side, middle). The queen will chew in from the side and kill the one in the cell. and here is one that hatched

I have been very satisfied with the Doyle brand hand tools. I have been trying to buy a new one every time they run some kind of sale.

Same here, only a tad bit more. Another 4 inches when I woke up today. Minimal snow for the next week though and highs in the mid-40's

It's like they have seen the Jerimiah Johnston Movie!

yep, woke up to 6 inches of this yesterday. turned to rain at noon and left behind slop. Ran the blade up and down the driveway so UPS could deliver.

Up in Cocolalla I was thinking the same thing yesterday! Then around noon the snow started. Nice and sunny again today, but more snow forecast for tonight and the next few days

I was given access to a 148 acre tree farm a few years back. Land owner wanted assurances that bullets would not leave his property so he limited me to Muzzle loader or archery. I made a case that the 300 Blackout suppressed had similar ballistics to a ML so he let me use it. I only shot one...

I am 90 min north of you near Sandpoint. Lovely weekend (wet on Sunday but warm). Showing snow in the forecast 9 out of 10 days going forward! No big accumulations though.

Washington is reaping what they have sown here with their poor predator management policies. Between restrictions on cat hunting, elimination of black bear hunting opportunities, strong push for Grizzly re-introduction, and of course unmanaged wolves these kinds of attacks will become more and...

The Marlin 1895 is a fine firearm. Avoid the ones made in the Remington days (Remlins). Quality was terrible. I topped mine with a scout scope - hoping to get a bear with it this year!

Or rent one? I needed to put in about 60 holes for a fence. I had planned to rent a PHD for a day or two to get the work done. Then I stumbled across a Rankin PHD on Craigslist for 375 dollars. I figured that was pretty close to what I would spend renting one so I picked it up. It is not...

This thread should be re-named who is depressed about the anemic snow season... I know I am.

Good deal, thanks!

What is this on your stands?

I just had an epiphany after looking at your photos! Last year I was hit big time with wax moths. The destroyed 30 of my spare drawn out frames and filled them with nasty writhing larva and slik - it actually initiated my gag reflex trying to clean them up. I just tossed them they were so...

That Leupold VX6 1-6x24 with the firedot is amazing... the field of view on 1x is astonishing. I have a couple of them mounted on rifles. They are fast!

Yeah, that is exactly why I spent so long making sure I had the correct bolts!

So I am not an experienced beekeeper, but I did start 3-4 years ago and I have opinions on how a new keeper could start. The best thing you can do is find someone who already keeps bees and use them as a mentor. This is a critical success factor Essentially, buy in stages. Nearly all new...

Essentially the two bars draw the approx. 170 watts (a little less than three 60 watt incandescent bulbs.) I bought a 14 incher from Harbor Freight (not listed on their website for some reason). That one I pointed forward as I figured I had headlights and this would just be augmenting what I...

That storm will be a rain/snow mix for us up north of you. Only a couple inches though

Lift for oil change (No - I did not crawl around underneath it...)

I spent hours trying to verify I had the correct pins when I bought it. the manual specified the following (I have the 15 series): So the Drive shaft (auger) bolt was straight forward. Grade 5, 1/4x1" bolt. I attach it using a nylock nut The Drive line was a mystery to me. Here is the bolt...

I will get a photo and show you how it is configured. not sure I fully understand the question. The shear pin runs parallel to the shaft, and perpendicular to the auger chain.

I added front and rear light bars over the weekend. Also put in an accessory bus/block for future projects... Took far longer than it should have but I am happy with the results!

Side note - I bought the blower used from a guy in Spangle - I think that is just 20 min or so from Amber.

that is a better solution than a torch. Thanks

I grease the zercs at the start and end of each season, and in-between if it gets a lot of use. I also grease the auger chain. I have not greased where the shear pin connects the shaft to the auger but that might be good preventative care in the future.

I could see that happening - but the holes were rotated 180 degrees apart

I 100% agree, but no, just one shear pin. Blower worked excellent without it and then once it warmed up, I needed the shear pin installed to move the auger.

Two seasons here with temps in single or negative digits so far and no real negative effects. Fingers crossed that continues!

A solid down jacket was cheaper than a cab... however, I do end up looking like a flocked Christmas tree due to blow back when I fail to account for wind from time to time!

Tractor: LS MT235HE Blower: Land Pride SB1574 three point snow blower Shear pins: Two; a grade five 1/4x1" on the auger shaft, and a Grade two 5/16's x 2" on the PTO shaft Had an odd situation a couple weeks back. Temp was about zero F give or take a degree or two. I was blowing some snow...

Yeah, I have 5-6 inches still in the woods, but my driveway is back to 95% gravel. Was pushing 50 yesterday. I have a couple inches in the forecast for next weekend but not holding my breath.

It was pushing 50 yesterday up here too. Looking like some snow setting up to fall next Sat and Sun, but only 1.6 inches between the two days. My driveway is almost totally clear at this point! Still have 5 or six inches elsewhere though.

Could be worse - They could drop a nasty rotten double wide on it, 18 non running cars and open up a meth lab!

Perhaps the height is to see over the blade better?

Ditto here - nice to see the thermometer kissing the 20 degree mark finally.

They are fun events, I will take note of the motel when we start up in April. I am in Cocolalla, about 15 min south of Sandpoint.

How do folks mount lights to the ROPS? I assume drilling holes is bad for the integrity of the ROPS. I need to mount a bar and was thinking that I might just use hose clamps to secure it.

Us too. High of 10 so that was a nice improvement over the past week too! I used the three point blower to clear the driveway - if I don't the package delivery folks leave our packages in a snow bank at the bottom of our hill...

Noxon is nice - I just started shooting Cowboy Action at the range in Noxon last year.

I have also heard the double trigger models are more reliable than the single trigger models... but I have no evidence to back that up.

I just picked up a Stoeger Coach in 12 with the black walnut and polished nickel barrel/receiver a couple weeks ago to use for some cowboy action shooting. Feels a lot more like stainless than polished nickel, but that is likely do to the fact my only other nickel gun has a matte finish. I...

post your photo - everyone loves a good poop thread.

(FoV at 100 yards is 120 feet)

I think I would need a 12 inch riser to keep that VX6 1-6 from seeing the barrel given the fantastic field of view it has!

Sure - sorry it came out a little blurry!

Leupold has never done me wrong in the 40+ years I have used them. Stand-up company with quality products. Sorry you have had issues. Seeing the front sight is no big deal at all.

I picked up a sno-joe 2 years back for back deck clearing. Works pretty well except that it throws the snow directly in front of you - so if you are moving snow off of more than a 20/30 foot long section you end up moving the snow 2 times, or you will need to adjust your shoveling/blowing...

that VX6 1-6x24 has to be one of the best scopes I have purchased. The one power is so good, I can see my front sight in full focus when using it. The field of view is incredible. The firedot makes it work more like a red-dot on low power. I put that on a few of my rifles. They are amazing.

I used it to spread 16 tons of gravel on the driveway. Not nearly as effective as a tractor with a loader, but use what ya got... Big downside is I was having to really hit the gravel pile hard to get the gravel into the loader and then you end up with lots of weight out front so it would tip...

Before I got my first tractor 1.5 years ago, I bought the loader conversion kit that turned my ATV plow into a makeshift loader. I have found it to be super helpful, but somewhat obsolete now that I have the tractor.

I have used this to remove oil from my concrete (spilled a bunch of used oil while changing the oil on the truck.) It worked GREAT. I dilute it in a bucket a bit and apply it with a stiff bristled broom to the oily areas. I let it sit for a bit then blast it off with a pressure washer...

Got 6-8 inches here (Just south of Sandpoint). I used the blower for most of it, but tried out the new plow as well. As you noted, I wanted to clear things out before the rain comes for the rest of the week. Despite walking over every inch of the driveway, marking areas I want to avoid with...

I just gave this a try. I used the black 2" pipe from Home Depot (not sure if that is schedule 40 or not...) definitally works well and keeps the blade from digging into the gravel driveway. I tried it on float and the gravel seems to be doing a number on the pipe. am I not using a durable...

Fenix lights are outstanding. Buddy dropped a Fenix PD30 in a cave once (the PD 30 has been replaced with newer models since then). it fell thru some rocks and to the cave bottom in about 10 feet of water. He went back 6 months later when the water dropped and recovered it. New battery and...

Jumars/crolls/micro-tractions and other assorted ascenders are great, but really just for one direction of travel. The second you disengage the jumar to move it down the rope, you are no longer safe. If you were to slip and let go of the lever that cams to the rope, it will catch (assuming you...

Thanks all! I will pass all this info along to him for consideration. I think he is happy with where it is at for the short term, and he will make further corrections once he pulls the roof next year (more trusses, etc)

OK - we did the repair and lived to tell the tale. First we jacked up the broken end of the chord so we could removed the split support on the wall post with a new 2x6 that ran from the chord to the floor. In hindsight we should have used a 2x8 so it would have also supported the two sister's...

I believe this was all snow load (it was however broken before he bought the property). I did not see any evidence of an impact on the outside in that area though.

Actually I do have a photo of what I was describing from the first visit. You can see the 2x6 I mentioned below the chord. It has split where it was nailed to the wall post (old nails in the two blue circles) allowing the chord to shift down. I said above we would be replacing it with a 6x6...

I like the idea of strategic ratchet straps while we are working.

I will try to get a photo (since it is not my place, I can't just saunter out and get one!) At this point, I concur with everyone, we don't want to remove any of the old truss and that is not in our plans. Just re-enforce it and sister it together - adding two more 2x10's to the cord, and...

Couple updates: The shop is approx. 50 feet long, and 30 feet wide There are 4 sets of struts about 12 feet apart The cords are made from a pair of 2x10's Both sides of that one truss cord are fractured It looks like there was an ~18 inch piece of 2x6 nailed into and parallel to (as in...

Thanks for all the replies - I plan to go over to the neighbors tomorrow and get some more data based on the replies here. I do like the idea of sistering up the broken board rather than replacing it. I am not a roofer so some of the terms and physics here are beyond my knowledge. Can...

Gotcha. very helpful. So the come along would essentially be a temporary stabilizer to keep the walls from bulging while working on the truss.

Appreciate the thoughts. Has me rethinking some things. Here is a photo of the full truss. the 6x6 to the left of center is just sitting there as a temporary brace. The "tree" just right of center was put there by the prior owner as a safety... I will have to go over and look to see if...

That is dark honey! What nectar flow produced that do you think? Knotweed flows have produced dark honey like that for me.

I have a neighbor who had a bean on one of the truss’s in his shop break (allegedly due to snow load, but it happened prior to him purchasing the property). I offered to help him replace it. The plan is: 1 Using the forks on the tractor, provide just enough upward pressure on the rafter to...

For fall protection in while following a line over dicey terrain (as opposed to vertical climbing) we often just attach ourselves to a rope with a loop of cord using a prussic knot. Allows us to slide the knot up and down the rope as we wish, and if you fall it locks immediately. This is more...

A croll might work too (not fully sure what you are looking for though) https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Ascenders/CROLL-S There are also ascenders https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Ascenders/ASCENSION

GriGri? https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Belay-devices-and-descenders/GRIGRI

Did some research a while back on forces exerted on Anchors and required force needed to extract a mired vehicle. I want to say pulling a vehicle on level smooth ground requires about 10% of the GVW (so an 8K lb vehicle would require 800 lbs of pull to move it.). If mired, it requires more...

New keeper here. This is year 4 and I had my first successful overwinter last year. I am going into this winter with 3 hives. I had a modest harvest this season (10 frames - I also left 10 frames for each hive for overwinter food). Last winter I used a "hot hive" set up with 2 inch foam...

In addition to all of the PPE and such, It is also important to keep tabs on one's mental state. I was cutting wood up for a neighbor as a favor a few weeks back, and caught myself being a bit casual with the blade. When it happened a second time, I packed up and quit for the day. Clearly I...

That is a use that never occurred to me! nice!

Not yet (guests staying on the property). But they are also planning to put in a large quantity of cabins to do so. This I have little issue with. Really don't have an issue with them holding weddings either. However the receptions with live bands and DJ's is quite invasive to the community.

Been in our place for 2 years so we are newcomers. We are in an unincorporated, very very small town with minimum lot sizes of 4/5 acres near us. All forested so sound does not tend to matter. When I say town, I exagerate. We have a gas station, a post office and a bar and those are along...

I use to measure my knot quality by how much it weighed when tied (e.g. keep piling on the granny knots till it holds!) Since then I have engaged in mountain climbing and I have a whole new respect for knots. my top 4 are: -any of the figure 8's -Clove hitch -Bowline -Munter-Mule (for securing...

The place we moved into is on a hill with some bedrock not too far under ground. Spent the afternoons this week after work on a terracing project. Goal is to create three flat areas up the hill in the fenced in backyard with the objective of putting in a garden and eventually a greenhouse. I...

I use my tractor to spin my RV in our upper driveway so I can back it into its parking spot. Driveway is gravel, and I use a 3 point receiver to attach it to the tractor (The pivot spot is flat). The RV is 35 feet long with dual axles, and probably between 8 and 9K lbs depending on what is in...

I added beet juice to my tires - added about 900 lbs to the weight of the tractor so that is goodness all the way around. I have to operate on slopes from time to time and when I do I creeeeeeeeeeeep. All it takes is a hidden rock on the uphill side, or a dip on the downhill side to change all...

Vegans can't use Animal fat bio-diesel or products transported with animal fat bio-diesel so California had to do something....

They work great with these recovery rings instead of a snatch block too. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097MMFTLT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

They are pretty cool, but watch for sharp corners on your attachment point - this can wear and cause breakage

I also had the lock keyed to my keychain button - So very nice to unlock/lock the canopy at the same time I do the doors.

I had a similar issue with mine - I have taken to spraying oil or white lightening grease in there from time to time. Hoping that keeps it from happening on my latest one.

Other than the legal requirements, why no red dyed diesel?

Those are likely OK. Wheel ban would be more towards a wheel used to roll something in or out. (Includes bicycles which is probably the main thing they are looking to keep out...) Everything has to be carried in - pack animals are usually OK. The webbing trick works very well and is quite...

Not in the wilderness areas. They don't even allow anything with wheels... (a dolly, a cooler with wheels, etc). I think the only exception is fire, and SAR rescues. Even then they need explicit permission I believe.

We use the My Pillow - easy to re-arrange the fill to get the level of support I need. only 35 bucks so the price seem reasonable to me... An amusing side note about the memory foam pillows - before we got the My Pillow pillows, I brought one of the solid memory foam pillows winter camping...

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Earlier in this thread I mentioned some work I helped with on trails in Wilderness areas in the Cascade range where only human powered equipment was allowed. A technique they used to roll massive old growth logs off the trails was to take some webbing (probably 30-50 feet?) and wrap it around...

I have an MT235HE that I bought new last year, so not the exact same as you but similar. When I read this thread I decided to track the tractor initiated regenerations. I have averaged 35 hours between regens so far. My regenerations have been: 26 (1st ReGen) approx. hour range as I did not...

In my current state of ID, I found this to be an odd limit: Rifle, Shotgun and Airgun In any hunt, including any-weapon seasons, it is unlawful to pursue or kill big game animals: With any firearm that, in combination with a scope, sling and/ or any attachments, weighs more than 16 pounds. I...

True, every state has different laws and different minimums... Some make sense, others do not. I shot this in Washington a few years back. Washington State only has a caliber restriction Modern Firearm Regulations & METHODS EQUIPMENT Rifles: Big game, except cougar, must be hunted with a...

The reason I used a 300 Blackout BTW: The property owner had houses on all sides of his 180 acre tree farm and did not want bullets leaving the property. he restricted weapons to Archery, Muzzle loaders or handguns. I showed him the data on my blackout and he agreed those bullets would not...

I dropped a smallish blacktail from a blind at 75 yards with a suppressed 300 Blackout. I loaded up the Lehigh .308 Maximum Expansion® 194gr Subsonic Bullet and it dropped that deer like a sack of potatoes. Supposedly they will expand down to 750 feet per second. Similar to hunting with a...

Don't forget those Washington Slugs... Nothing like finding a 10 inch long banana slug on your produce!

Yeah - I tried to set myself up with the right truck and hitch for the job so I hope to never be in one of those videos! I would assume 1 and 2 should be done at the same time...

So my towing situation is: -32.5 foot long RV as measured from hitch to bumper -6,700 lbs dry, with a gross weight of 9,900 - probably towing it at about 8000 to 8500 lbs loaded -Last time I checked the tongue weight (tanks full, returning from a camping trip) it was about 800 lbs -I tow with a...

I bought an LS MT235HE last year. I purchased one on the lot and had them add a mid PTO to it so I had the option for a front snow blower should I want one. Cost was 1,020 for the part and install labor.

On the subject of portable flashlights... I picked up the Streamlight Pocket-mate the other day. So far I am very happy. It fits on my keychain, is rechargeable and the spec say: -High: 325 lumens; 76m beam; runs 20 minutes -Low: 45 lumens; 28m beam; runs 1 hour. I somehow think actuals may...

I was looking hard at the MT225HE and went with the MT235HE for the extra 10 HP. Came at the cost of emissions control garbage, but I sure like the extra power. I would think the same would be true if you bumped to the 40HP.

I went LS over Kubota mainly because when I talked to the Kubota dealer, they said they could not promise a delivery date (annoying but understandable), and until it shipped, they could not tell me what price it would be (unacceptable).

I'm liking it! I looked at other colors and they are all very nice, but no regrets so far. This is my first tractor, and today is the 1 year anniversary of the purchase. I put 119 hours on it in the last year!

I moved a nice big rock earlier this week - of course it was 90% buried so I did not know what I had gotten into till I started. Was able to roll it out of it's hole with the FEL and then lift it out and move it to it's new home (away from my future fence line.)

That is hilarious... and True I was just going to rent one as I figured how many times would I really need to dig post holes? However I found a Rankin with a 9/10 inch Auger on Craigs list for 325 bucks - the payback on that was pretty easy math not to mention the ease of being able to dig a...

I picked up a Rhino Hitch. Link I like that it does not have the Drop bar protruding below the hitch. It is about 6-8 inches longer than other hitches, but this is actually kinda nice when I am trying to launch the boat at a shallow ramp. Have only had it a few months so I cannot comment on...

The local LS dealer (Northern Idaho) has more inventory than I have seen in the past couple years. Seems like sales may be slowing down

Thanks both of you for the replies! Good info to know

Running 40:1 thru a saw that calls for 50:1 won't gum anything up?

I towed my 9K lb 30 foot trailer with my 35 HP LS. I needed to spin it in tight quarters. I used the draw bar, but put the bar as far out as it would go to provide more clearance for a pivot of the trailer. When I was done the drawbar was the shape of a banana. Tongue weight on the trailer...

Beautiful Drilling!

Blackberries and Canary grass... sounds like you are in Western WA! I battled both with a DR mower for a couple years before we moved out. I think if I had stuck with it, it would have eventually removed them. A neighbor kept a pair of horses on part of our land and there were no...

Welcome - I just relocated from Monroe WA to the Sandpoint ID area. This has been a very educational forum for me (being that I am a new tractor owner)

Yeah - they are not foolproof, but much better than nothing! The messaging is quite nice - I have sent messages from Southern Africa before. I carry it with me on all my hikes/hunts. We have had several of our climbers activate them to initiate SAR. Best story I heard was a guy who slid on...

I find myself working on ladders and the roof solo from time to time. I carry an in-reach Locater beacon with me so that if I should fall, I can summon help. Basically a hikers version of the "help I have fallen and cannot get up" system. Hopefully I would be able to push the button should I...

The number of people I saw standing within striking distance of a snapped cable/chain/rope was the scariest part of that video

I use ATV chains on my fronts. so far so good

Check Bluejay industrial in Hayden ID (not too far). Good service, prices and selection on tractor chains.

Pretty good penetration! Un-jacketed too.

Interesting Bullet. Looks like a muzzle loader?

I have 4 inches or so south of Sandpoint - and still snowing hard. supposed to turn to rain by night though.

The upper looks to be flat dark earth, and the lower black. Have they no fashion sense? Every time I see a photo like that of the "arsenal" I think to myself, "how cute! They think that is an arsenal!" Looks like a mildly interesting day at the gravel pit to me!

I asked my dealer the same question on my MT235 There is a nut on the other side painted white. pull the nut and it has the dipstick.

Not sure I understand #1. Moving the FEL to float physically hits one of the hydraulic connections and knocks it off? If so, which valve? one on the FEL, or a front remote/3rd function?

I have done that trail as an approach to climb nearby Mt Shuksan. Beautiful area and I do not recall the trail being especially treed, but it only takes one widow-maker to ruin your day. Condolences to the family of the hiker.

Nice day on the lake!

No experience with BH's, however I did pick up an LS MT235HE last April. 60 hours on it with no issues so far (clearly just getting out of the starting gates though). My comment would be to look at the MT235 as long as you are looking at the MT225 already. 10 more HP on the same frame for a...

Remember, know your enemy! Bees are your friends!

Can you quantify "high pressure"? Is that 3K PSI?

Thanks both for the info on the PSI. I will look closer at the hoses - did not see a pressure rating in the quick look I did initially. I added a top and side link Hydraulics to my 3 pt last month. Game changer!!

Greatly appreciated! I figured I would not locate the perfect size. I am guessing that if I am limited to a ten inch stroke, something in the 15 to 16 inch total retracted length should work. Some seem to be rated for PSI (e.g. 3000 psi). I don't see PSI listed on my tractor as a...

Also, I assume I would want something like 15-25 give or take an inch so that it is not slamming up against the stops on the attachment when fully extended or retracted.

I picked up a used Brush-hog back blade (70-07). I want to add a Hydraulic cylinder to the blade so I can hook it up to one of the remotes on my LS M235HE. Where do folks go to buy cylinders? (I am a new tractor owner so I don't have a lot of resources bookmarked yet!) I did try my dealer...

HT 56 C EZ Not the highest end, but good enough for what I will use it for. and for ~$265 the price was good. (hardly used at all - lady who bought it was unable to use it due to shoulder issues)

Thanks for posting the review of the Makita mini. I have been toying with getting something like that for small jobs. Instead I found a great deal on a used Stihl Pole saw and got that for now - a mini like the Makita will be next at some point.

Please describe your problem using as many words as necessary and as few as possible.

New Tractor owner - Got a set of forks and have not yet used them a lot. But I was able to palletize 170 gallons of water and move it around for storage (my loader has about 1600 lbs of lift - LS MT2 35) I used them to lift my boat off the trailer so I could do trailer maintenance And I used...

I think the Eddie Bauer guys turn around when their Lattes get cold!

I would think for trail clearing work, they would allow gas tools and such. But they are pretty strict. There may be others that I do not know of but the only exception I know of is for helo evacuations/SAR work.

A double buck saw (AKA two man saw) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-man_saw

I did a trail maintenance day in the Washington Cascades a few years back. The location was in a wilderness area and you are not allowed to bring in anything with a motor, or wheels. We hiked in a few miles with misery whips, wedges and axes and cleared some large windfall. It was very...

Leave it to the Government to mess up something as simple as a fuel can.... I am moving to these cans. love them. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CF0YHUW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I use these spouts with them...

I did make it into the dealer the other day and they confirmed that it is ok (in-fact he recommended it) to run the tractor while the regen cycles. I looked over the manual again and could not find any recommendation either way on the subject.

A while back I used old chain link fence I had laying around. Worked well, but It needs to be staked down to avoid curling after you run over it a few times.

Permethrin is great stuff. I use it when hunting and it really keeps the ticks away. spray it on clothing and let it dry. Non-toxic once dry. Stays on clothing for a few washes I am told. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permethrin

Anything but BSA. Friends don't let friends buy BSA.... For low end decent scopes, I have had good luck with Simmons https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1009732188?pid=914947

My 204 Ruger data: 4155 fps 32 grain Hornady Vmax with 28.4 grains of H4895

Consider a 204 Ruger. I get 4K fps with mine. Super fast little round, easy recoil, pretty easy to load for (but you will need 20 cal funnels as well as 20 cal cleaning rods and brushes). Super effective varmint round.

I really worry about pressures on this one! This is one I have pretty much decided I will buy ammo for. Which is too bad as I have 5ish gallons of spent brass that I picked up for a steal.

Yeah, I have heard simple green and/or an ultrasonic is the way to go. I paused my reloading efforts for the 5.7 after my first 20 or so. The shoulders were not bumping back far enough and I had cratering primer strikes with starting loads. I picked up a new die and have plans to try again...

The 5.7 brass has a lacquer on it. You are not supposed to even tumble. Ultrasonic is the recommended way to clean the brass. Regarding Annealing, I would think that would be bad for the lacquer as well!

Reloading for the 5.7 is tricky. Special brass treatment and the risk of high pressures is very real. I load for about 30 cartridges from 204 Ruger to 505 Gibbs and the 5.7 is the only one that makes me nervous.

Brand new (And I mean really new) tractor owner. I was looking for something I could finance so I could hold onto cash. For me it came down to Kubota or LS. The LS dealer is 10 min away, the Kubota is 40 (so no big difference). Both seemed helpful and easy to deal with (I am in North Idaho)...

Here is the link to the LS MT235HE service manual. I did a search for the MT225S but came up empty handed. perhaps if you contact them? Or perhaps your searching skills are better than mine! https://www.durattach.com/ls-tractor-mt235e-mt235he-service-manual.html

Very interesting video, thanks I think that puts into context some of the other info I have come across. Thanks for posting

I have indeed. cover to cover. Being new to all this sometimes there are additional questions!

Thanks again for the helpful info. this is a whole new world for me. I recently moved to Northern Idaho and I was not ready for the amount of snow (we got 6 feet las season). I worked my ATV hard all winter to keep my 250 yards of sloped driveway clear and my neighbors had to assist me 2...

This is very helpful! I will be taking my tractor in to have rear remotes installed in a few weeks so I will verify this when I drop it off. I too have been babying it. Mine is a hydrostat. When you say run it at "more pedal" do you mean full petal down? e.g. better to run full pedal down...

Brand new Tractor owner here. I picked up an LS MT235HE last month and so far I am having a blast! My first regen cycle was at about 23 hours. So far I have no implements that use a PTO so I have been keeping my RMPs as low as possible/needed. Generally I work at idle, or around 1500 RPM...