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And I thought all BXs were pretty much the same. Learn something new everyday. Who would think there would be that much difference in 3 point arms. Doug in SW IA

I am trying to figure out why your arms are dragging on the ground. On my BX24 the arms are 9" above the ground at their lowest point. Pictures?? Doug in SW IA

Suki, The OP seems to have dropped this issue. I still have the question I asked the OP up stream: "Could you please enlighten me as to exactly what is going on with the filters. You start out saying they are blown and then later talk about them being blown up internally. How do they blow up...

Are you doing a rails to trail conversion? If you are trying to pull trees out of an old railroad track that could change the perspective on the advice given. Pulling out of compacted rock and gravel would be different than pulling out of soft soil. Doug in SW IA

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Better hope those grandkids don't stumble on this forum. "Grandpa, could we go SCUBA diving with you?" Could be a whole new set of lessons and trips. Doug in SW IA

I used to go into my small town bank to cash my paycheck and got to know the tellers. One time we were cashing my check and doing some other money transacting. As we finished up I told her "I think you shorted me a dollar". She didn't think so, and it was only a dollar, so I said "When you...

I find this as a sad commentary on today's world. Before the EPA edicts I don't recall any major discussions about gas cans. Some may have worked better than others but you just found one you liked and that is what you bought. There may have been pouring issues with the old cans but it wasn't...

I don't have a solution but I think you are going to have an ongoing battle. I have several forest trails that are dirt based. I would get erosion. I used my box blade to drag the dirt back up the hill and fill the ruts, packing it with several trips with my BX24. But the dirt in the ruts...

Had all 6 grandkids here and they were playing with chalk on the driveway. Somehow they decided to lay down and get their outlines traced. Great fun, but when they left it looked like a horrible crime scene. Doug in SW IA

My dad had a Simplicity 2 wheel tractor and full set of attachments. This harrow is MUCH heavier built than that one. This one looks like it is for full size tractors. I will try to get some pictures. Doug in SW IA

Sorry, no pictures. My neighbor just showed me a very narrow harrow he got. It is a spike type, only about 12" wide, and no obvious provision for adding on wings. It almost looks like it was to run down rows of corn, but that doesn't really make sense. Any ideas what a narrow harrow like...

Bicycle shops usually have loose ball bearings, but maybe not that big. Doug in SW IA

I would frame those pictures. If that bench was in my shop, this would be the last time you would be able to see the entire top.;) Doug in SW IA

I have had that issue. There are adjustments that can be made. At times mine only seems to work in one direction, a minor annoyance. BUT, check the lift arms on your three point. I had to keep readjusting my control arm and then discovered that one of the arms was cracked and slowly sagging...

Reminds me of when my granddaughter saw a doe and her fawn walking across our yard. She excitedly exclaimed "Ooh, I want to ride the little one!" Doug in SW IA

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a ride! '” ~ Hunter S. Thompson Doug in SW IA

The manufacturer recommendation probably has a safety factor built in. How heavy are the pallets? Doug in SW IA

For the OP could you please enlighten me as to exactly what is going on with the filters. You start out saying they are blown and then later talk about them being blown up internally. How do they blow up. Do they start leaking, where? From the gasket, the crimped seam, or a split in the side...

Pole saw is not a bad idea, BUT, with the varied and unknown stress in those branches, watch it like a hawk so you don't get it pinched. Then you would have go in close to free it, negating the safety advantage of using a pole saw. Doug in SW IA

It is hard to tell from one picture. If the connection where it split is solid, I would make cuts just above the fence like I was going yo fell it. Then I would start at the top removing branches. As I worked my way toward the fence I would remove sections of the trunk which would slowly ease...

I live outside of town and my mail is delivered to one of those mailbox banks. But we also have two USPS parcel lockers next to the mailbox. They are pretty good sized and when a package is sent, the postman puts a key to the locker in your box. It might be worth checking to see if you could...

What an OCD perfectionist! Right side up, what's next, sharp too?;) Doug in SW IA

I have a niece that used to eat from the garden, literally. Her vegetable of choice was onions. It was funny to see someone pick up this sweet little girl and have her breath knock them over. Doug in SW IA

Sorry, no picture but I saw something unusual yesterday. Semi-tractor towing an identical Semi backwards, that is the rear wheels were up and the front wheels were on the ground. The unusual part was, there was a full size pick-up on a platform between the two semi's. Doug in SW IA

On my BX you can leave the seat as long as you are not pressing on the hydrostat pedal. Parking brake does not need to be applied and it does not have to be in neutral. So, the seat presence switch is the most likely culprit. Doug in SW IA

Looks pretty simple, could you make your own? A piece of threaded rod, heat it up to make the bend, a few nuts and loctite and you could be in business. Doug in SW IA

When I look at the pictures of the installed studs, one shows the nuts flush with the top of the stud and the other shows various stud exposure. Is it an optical illusion? It might be worth trimming the studs so they are flush with the top of the nut, then you would have the problem that...

YKYAO when you start using kneeler pads any time you are working and have to be down at floor level kneeling or sitting. Doug in SW IA

What is being watered is a pretty important part of this problem. If it is grass, the spigot system would work. If you are watering plants, you are going to destroy them as you drag the hose over them. More details would help get a better answer. For that large an area a permanent sprinkler...

I just changed the oil in my BX24. I am somewhat superstitious so I went with the Kubota brand UDT. Total capacity is a little over 3 gallons. I bought a 2.5 gallon jug and the had to go back for a gallon (just to be sure) Total bill was around $110. For me that is cheap insurance. I just...

I always ponder the fact that people worry about static electricity, but yet gas stations allow you to refuel in the middle of a thunderstorm. Yes, I know static sparks are real and an issue in some refueling scenarios, such as aircraft. Doug in SW IA

Hickory?? When is the barbecue? Doug in SW IA

That weight sounds pretty close. Several places on the internet (so it must be true) list concrete at 140-150lbs per cubic foot. My calculations of your block 2' x 2' x 2.5' comes up with 10 cubic feet. 10cubic feet times 150lbs gives 1500lbs. So that number is not far off, if at all. Doug...

We had a toy poodle mutt that quit using a back leg after being spayed. It was pretty atrophied and she barely used it. I measured her tracks going full speed in the snow and they were 3' apart. Not bad for an 11 pound three legged mutt. Doug in SW IA

Assuming you don't want to just tarp it. Check with a canvas shop that does boat covers. If you could leave the tractor there, they could make you a custom cover. I did that for my log splitter. It was pricey, but I never regretted it since it sits outside all the time. Doug in SW IA

I had an incident at work. I was told by one of our salesmen that my worker had cut himself. We worked around steel and cuts were not uncommon. But then I noticed the pool of blood and followed the trail a half a block through the warehouse and found him with blood running down his arm. I...

Have seen that advice on this forum many times. This is the second time it saved a lot of grief. Due to a temporary space restriction I had to the loader on my BX and rest it on top of my carry all box. While in this position I changed the hydraulic filter. When I went to move the tractor I...

Don't confuse what the cord is rated for, with what is actually being drawn in use. Doug in SW IA

We lived in a house that had a low fence leading up to the front door made of landscaping timbers. It was only four or five layers high. At the ends there were short sections of timber for spacers. I took one of those, put it on a pivot, hollowed out the underside and hid a key in the space...

That seems to match my BX24 deck. It really isn't a high precision fit. I would roll the deck out from underneath the tractor and see what is going on. Sometimes I struggle getting mine hooked since it is not very visible when connecting and underneath the tractor. My guess would be one of...

While you are down there looking for the rating on the tire, you might want to pop the dust cap and check the grease in the wheel bearings. My log splitter has enough age on it that if I was going to tow it on the road I would have to replace the tires (severe weather checking) and repack or...

If I ever replace my log splitter, I would get one with a lift. In the mean time I found that resting an 8' 4 x 4 on the lower web of the I beam gives me an inclined plane that makes it easy to roll the logs up. Mine does go vertical, but that seems to be harder on my back. Doug in SW IA

I like the idea of empty conduits for potential later use. But, make your life even easier and put pull strings in them at the same time. Doug in SW IA

It annoys me that they come out, mark and flag everything, but never come back and pick up the flags. Neighbor kids liked it, I paid them a nickel a flag when the fiber optic project was done, over 100 various flags on my property. Doug in SW IA

How is the cable routed? From the picture it looks like it only lifts one side. Does it bind up, or am I missing something? Why do we wait till we get old to make these small fixes that makes life easier. Doug in SW IA

I know it would be more expensive, but I would cut out and replace the entire section. A cheaper alternative might be to make the saw cut and then have the section mudjacked into level. I am a pessimist and think a feathered edge will not stand up. Doug in SW IA

What is the amperage draw on the electric pump? I would be worried that someone would run it on an extension cord that is too small and the motor get ruined due to the voltage drop. Doug in SW IA

To me this statement sounds like the adverse possession would happen "accidentally". There are a lot of laws that vary from state to state, but I am pretty sure adverse possession doesn't happen accidentally. The person trying to get the property would have to take active action to make it...

I would definitely go corded. When I use my heat gun I tend to spend a lot of time slowly and evenly heating things up. On high, and close, you tend to burn things and that is not my goal. When looking at heat guns see how the stand up or what stand come with it. If you want to set it down...

I think they are too expensive. Periodically, I "build" one on the Kubota site and am surprised at the price. But, I think it is more a matter of perspective. To me, $20 is still a significant amount of money. But, I think there are a lot of younger people out there where $100 just barely...

Check with barber supply companies. They have what they call airbrushes. It is like a portable hair dryer, but smaller. They are pricey...

You mentioned that the ultimate goal is to sell that land and basically the land is not bringing you any enjoyment. As you are thinking about your selling price, don't forget about your annual expenses. Taxes, maintenance etc. You will continue to pay out money every year for something you...

There was an interview with Betty White where she was asked how she stayed in such great shape. The essence of the answer was, she lived in a two story house and had a poor memory which translated into extra trips up and down the stairs. Doug in SW IA

Nice set up. If you haven't already, I would break out the angle grinder and round off the corner of the mounting plate we can't see. I'm sure it would be creating battle scars on my shins if it were mine. Doug in SW IA

I'm thinking ring doorbells or game cameras place to detect when he goes out and then sends and alert to a phone? I don't think it is a parenting issue. The speed of light has nothing on the speed of a young child. Doug in SW IA

On my BX 24 I had a starting issue. It was the PTO safety switch under the fender on the LEFT side. It was slightly out of adjustment. If you let the PTO engagement lever snap back to the off position, it would work most of the the time. Eventually it quit all together. Simple adjustment...

Doing some basic googling, I would be skeptical of them. On their site, it says they are in their final retirement sales. Yet, there is a picture showing a relatively young staff, why didn't they take it over. If you google the address, it doesn't show the business front the website photo...

I would write up a simple lease, but I think you need to address the use of the buildings in that lease. What if he decides to use a building for storage and junks all of your stuff? Doug in SW IA

I am missing something. What is the problem with the replacement pin? Doug in SW IA

I am going to have to steal that idea for a chain grabber. Never saw or heard of one before. Thanks. Doug in SW IA

I haven't actually had occasion to see if this idea worked, but here it is anyway. When I had my cable spooled completely out, I left 10 feet bare, then painted the next 10 feet red. I had been doing some long pulls. The thought is, if I see red, I better be close to hooking up. If it goes...

Consider a self releasing snatch block. I have a dense hilly forest and it is invaluable to me. You mentioned removing hung up wind damaged trees. It can get dicey. One trick is to wrap the choker around the tree such that it tends to roll it on the initial pull. If you try to pull and...

It's hard to tell from the pictures, but I don't think you have enough room to lift the door with your chain fall. From the picture it looks like, even if the chain was wrapped around the door, it would not be high enough to get to the brackets. Doug in SW IA

I have a BX24 and look at the shiny new tractors and dream a little. But in my mind there really isn't any major change/improvement that makes think I want to upgrade. In your mind, what are the upgrades on the newer tractors that make it worth while? Doug in SW IA

If I understand correctly, a fully completed box won't fit in due to clearance issues. Cut the plywood to the width. Drop it in place. Make a narrower open bottom "box" to a width that will fit. Secure it to the plywood with Kreg screws or angle brackets. I would put a few dividers in the...

Re-read the post. They SENT him one with the direction wrong. Obviously, they are sending him gears made for Britain (wrong side of road) or Australia (upside down). Doug in SW IA

I carry jumper cables. I am very skeptical of these jump packs, especially the wildly exaggerated amperage claims. If they are really are all they are cracked up to be, why haven't auto manufacturers switched over to them instead of lead acid batteries? The weight and space savings would...

Also, if the hole is slightly off center you might need to rotate the auger 180 degrees for better alignment. Doug in SW IA

While you are under the tractor looking at hoses, don't forget to look at the mechanical linkage. Mine started loosening up and my forward speed went way down. You will probably need someone to press the pedal while you are looking. The loose connection is hard to spot. Doug in SW IA

This is why I read so many of the different posts on this forum. I did not know that holding the wired button down would bypass the electric eye. I immediately verified it on my door opener. I am smarter than when I woke up this morning. Doug in SW IA

On my BX I was using the backhoe and had to make frequent moves. I found that I could just press the switch with one hand and activate the pedal with the other hand. It worked well for me. Although not recommended, I felt relatively safe since if I fell my hand would come off the switch...

You might want to look at drainage around your house. Determine whether the water is coming from the drain pipe or seeping up around the floor penetration for the drain pipe. If rainwater was getting into your drain pipe and backing up, why isn't water backing up during normal daily use...

I do not use chemicals. My wife has an extreme sensitivity, my property is a watershed for a nearby lake, and after attending a forestry seminar on proper application (right time, right chemical, right delivery method) I decided it wasn't worth it. I did successfully eradicate Tree of Heaven...

We cancelled Sirius, they quit billing us, but it was over a year before it stopped working. Doug in SW IA

I think I would look into a conversion service. Probably more expensive, but I would think they would have state of the art equipment and editing capabilites. But then I am kind of lazy when it comes to that stuff. Doug in SW IA

I got my first credit card from Sears. I was told it was a good way to establish credit. Went in on a weekend, told them I will buy that table saw. They asked if it was cash or credit. I told them credit and I was going to open the account today. They were trying to get verification to...

Don't forget to include a self releasing snatch block. In my hilly tight forest it is a lifesaver. If you have occasion to completely spool out all the cable, grab a can of bright spray paint. I painted a portion of my cable to let me know when I was getting to the end. I left 10'...

I find it funny that they have "Grand visions of retail mix corridor with ground level retail and upper level housing" and don't see a need for a parking lot. Seems like there are very few places that have adequate parking. Good luck, fighting the bureaucracy. Doug in SW IA

Appreciate the follow up. Keep an eye on the fitting just in case. I think, rather that the dust cap issue, there may have been a bit of debris holding the fitting open, or a poor seat on the fitting. If it occurs again, I would change out the fitting. Doug in SW IA

I have wonder about the weight estimate on a log. What species, recently dropped, or dried out, setting on top of the ground or somewhat sucked into the earth. Two logs of the same dimensions can vary greatly in weight. Doug in SW IA

I can do some cooking, and we taught our kids the basics. At one point I had a job where I worked 5am to noon. So I cooked most of the supper meals. Fortunately for me, my wife has incredibly low standards. As long as it was hot and ready when she got home she was happy. It didn't hurt...

Personally, I would be very wary of a thumb that is only sold on Amazon and not on other tractor related sites. It looks to be about half the price of a Titan attachments or Bxpanded version. I also believe you get what you pay for. It might be fine for your use, but where do you go if you...

Don't leave out the wet paper towels the school nurses used. You could have a broken arm with the bone sticking out and all they could do was put a wet paper towel on your forehead. Doug in SW IA

When I worked at a gas station we measured the tanks everyday. Sometimes we had to put a paste on the end of the pole that would show the level of the water in the bottom. In the event of a flood the owner said he would fill his tanks with water to keep them from floating out of the ground...

I use Stihl professional model saws, may be overkill but I still think you get what you pay for. But I do heat with wood and cut and split about 6 cords of hardwood a year. I think the big difference between professional models and regular saws is the anti-vibration mounts. My brother and I...

One other factor not mentioned is how much up force on the tongue while loading the tractor. Plenty of videos out there where there is enough up force to allow a truck to start rolling down the hill as an item is loaded. Doug in SW IA

There are a lot of methods for determining how to trim a PTO shaft. Regardless of the method used, do some very careful, slow, testing to make sure you got the length right. You may have to remove the safety covers, but SLOWLY raise the three point as you watch the length of the PTO shaft...

If you watch the video it is hard to understand why it says the mountain lion was scared off by the harmonica. Two notes were played and then sometime later the lion finally walks away. Definitely did not seem to be in reaction to the harmonica. I also have to question the intelligence of...

I have a BX24. I put my loader on and off all the time on a BXpanded dolly. Easy enough with one person, but as I am getting older it would be nice to have a second person so I wouldn't have to get up and down off the seat.;) Doug in SW IA

I bought a 318 in 1990. I moved and finally gave it up when the need for 4wd and a loader became priority. The only problem I had with mine was the PTO safety switch in the seat. Our ground was bumpy and when my son would mow he would bounce up in the seat, the PTO would disengage and he...

I apologize for the slight thread drift. Two things jumped out at me, newbie and swamp. You can very quickly get stuck in the swamp. Be very careful anytime you near the swampy areas. At the first sign of softness, back up. A big heavy tractor with 4wd can and will get stuck, and stuck bad...

That reminds me of tracking down a smell in my garage. I was sure there was a dead squirrel somewhere. Only got whiffs of smell every now and then. Smell turned out to be from my wife's minivan. We had picked up our share of a butchered cow. One small steak had fallen out and was underneath...

I am a pessimist and a believer in Murphy's law. I would be afraid to try to pull something through a culvert that would completely clean it in one pass. My luck would be the chain/cable would break or the tire would fail halfway through. Then how do you clear it? I would use something...

I have read many of the pond threads on this forum. Before you completely dismiss having someone else dig the pond consider the realities. Do the math on the amount of dirt to move, how much you can move in each load with your equipment, where you will put it, and what the cycle times would...

Not sure what the second hose is for. But if they are that hard to access, might be a good time to replace both. Doug in SW IA

I have a Farmi winch I use with my Kubota BX24 and I have been well satisfied. Definitely consider a self releasing snatch block with your purchase. In my tight hilly forest I would be lost without it. Make sure the drag is properly set. I didn't and I paid the price (literally). Had major...

I have forest trails I put chips on. The power company comes through about every three years clearing power lines. I track them down and get put on the list for getting chips. Last year I hit the jackpot and got 8 truckloads of chips. I think it was because my dump location is on a...

As you are learning to operate your backhoe, sometimes it is better to slow the engine down some. It will make the movements slower and less jerky. Once you get the feel of it let it rip. I still find myself sliding the tractor around some when operating and take too big a bite. I have a...

12 times in 2 weeks?? So they take Sundays off? What are they stealing? Why are they coming in? What about the neighbors, are they getting broke into also? If they are that determined windows may be next. There just seems to be more to this story. Doug in SW IA

I don't see how AI could pick a tractor for YOU. There are too many subjective factors. How a tractor "feels" to you is important. There are things you can't tell until you actually sit on and use a tractor.

I would like to see a picture of the entire bucket. I think they welded the teeth on because they wanted them on the very edge of the bucket. I think that because in the pictures you posted there appears to be bolt holes right next to the teeth you are cutting off. Are you going to replace...

I also think business should have to post their address numbers in BIG numbers that can be easily spotted and read from the street. Doug in SW IA

So the guy hauling the box in the trunk is super safe. Either the stretch wrap or a guy in the trunk holding it, but both, that is just overkill. ;) Doug in SW IA

Looks like you have received some productive inputs to your initial question. I tend to overthink things, but the statement you made earlier: "Seriously the creek gets dammed by nature after a heavy rain, I clean it out...it's just not in the right spot." Do you think that is going to be an...

I replaced the wheels on my Kubota mower deck. They are just bushings, but the grease zerk is in the end of the axle. I feel it makes for a more positive distribution of grease to the bushing. I had a problem with the zerks pulling out of the original wheels. The wheels I got, I know I sourced...

I heard it is possible to actually bend the threaded portion of a top link if you put it in a bind. Then it becomes very hard to screw those threads in and out of the link. A close inspection might be in order. Doug in SW IA

I tend to use a lot of dowels. Part of that is because I have an old, 1902, double spindle horizontal boring machine. I also have some 25/64th bits for those dowels that are a bit oversized. Doug in SW IA

I was under the impression that a circuit breaker is sized to protect the wire between the breaker and the outlet. Doug in SW IA

Search engines are part of the problem. The other part is trying to figure out what the websites are calling the item you are looking for. We have the name we generally call something, but the website may call it something completely different. Once you find the correct term the searches go...

Or does that eliminate all mothers by adoption???? Doug in SW IA

Check your steering cylinder. It is held in place with two snap rings, one at each end. One of them may have failed. It may be hard to spot as when you turn the right direction the cylinder may appear to be in place. Doug in SW IA

I had to replace a water line that crossed an asphalt driveway. I elected to route the line next to the garage door. That way I only had to make one cut. It also meant I didn't have a patch in the middle of the drive, which I figured would never be quite right. The patch I did make was the...

My attached garage and house sit at a 45 degree angle to each other. My little John Deere 318 and later Kubota BX24 would sit in the corner. With the BX 24 attachments, loader, backhoe, box blade etc. it was tight and required removing attachments and a game of tetris at the end of each day...

I would open a trench and working hole larger that you think you need. A longer trench will give you more upward flex. A hole where you will be working will make it easier. It could be a tough job, do all you can to give yourself a break. Doug in SW IA

Looks good. Pretty gutsy move testing it out in a thicket like that with a ratchet strap. My luck would be, it would fall off in the middle of the thorniest part. Will you make provisions to easily add weight, or do you think it is heavy enough? Doug in SW IA

The only issue I have had with my BX24 not running right is when I do a lot of log winching at idle. I mow at 2700RPM or more and never have any issues. Doug in SW IA

Amazing (or sad). A thread starts with one picture of a car on fire at a gas station, title of EV? and it goes on for 27 pages arguing about electric vehicles. Maybe we should have a forum of just EV "discussions" to clear the rest of the forums. Doug in SW IA

I bought a 25 ton? Husky from TSC 25+ years ago. It has a Honda engine on it. I burn 5-7 cords per year so it has seen a lot of use. I replace the hydraulic filter every other year and change the engine oil yearly. I did have to replace the main cylinder two years ago as it sprung a pinhole...

Maybe you need to do a little reengineering of the switch. Bypass the switch built into the seat. Then mount a new switch in a different place that would allow you to adjust the sensitivity. Doug in SW IA

It looks like there is a master link on the right side just down from the top. But messing with a master link in those tight quarters could be fun. How does the sprocket fit on the shaft. If it keeps coming loose the shaft could be worn. That might be part of the problem. I would replace...

How difficult is it to replace the clutch? If it is hard, I would go with the better clutch. If it is a fairly easy task I might take a chance on the cheaper version. Doug in SW IA

I guess I could put my logging winch into the safety equipment category. In my forest I have issues with trees getting hung up. Now I can use the winch to pull them until gravity finally wins. Doug in SW IA

On my Subaru's I have the belt and water pump changed at 100k. The reason for the water pump is the difficulty in getting to the water pump. While you are dismantled for the timing belt, it is much easier to change the water pump. Doug in SW IA

I worked at a manufacturer that stored 55 gallon drums of paint outside in an unheated shed (Nebraska). The paint lines were notorious for waiting until the last minute to call for new barrels. Purchasing couldn't figure out why the thinner costs skyrocketed in winter. Doug in SW IA

Rather than add a night light to the switch, I would change the overhead fixture. We have bathroom fan/light fixtures that include a night light. It is amazing how well a small night light in the ceiling fixture lights up the room. Doug in SW IA

Just curious, how do you fill the bin? Doug in SW IA

I had to get rid of my flip phone when they shut down the 3G networks. I switched to an iPhone to match my wife's. Some issues on the initial set up. Too many things out there requiring a smart phone. Decided not to completely fight it. The biggest advantage for me was the free App called...

I did a quick search using "Kubota RC60-B". Found a couple of "For Sale" ads that indicate it fits B series tractors. Whether it could be modified to fit a BX25D is another can of worms. Doug in SW IA

Gear shift in neutral most likely. Next thing I would check is the linkage. Unlikely, but it could have lost a bolt or pin and became disconnected. Doug in SW IA

There was a discussion of this picture some time ago. As I recall, there is some part of the John Deere that is extending out in front of the wheels and is hooked under the edge of the bucket. Doug in SW IA

When I rebuilt my retaining wall I used my backhoe as a small crane. I removed the middle tooth on the bucket and replace it with an eyebolt. My blocks were Keystone's which use fiberglass pins for alignment. You can connect two eyebolts with a short piece of chain, drop them into the holes...

Netflix has biography on Yogi Berra that I really liked. Doug in SW IA

I have had a couple close calls with my table saw. The "worst" one (no loss of digits or function) was my own stupidity. It involved a narrow rip cut without using the zero clearance insert I had sitting on the shelf. Doh! I think switching from using a table saw to a circular saw is a...

How long did it take, from initial clearing to watering in? I also back drag sometimes with the bucket pointed straight down. We both know it isn't a good practice, but at least you point that out in your video. I am impressed with the effort it took to video this project. It is hard to take...

I do believe in keeping my equipment maintained. But before I would go to a lot of effort, step back and look at the function and use of that pin. It is an outrigger. You put it down and it doesn't move. If it were a pivot pin that is in constant motion and stress I would get concerned. On...

If you made the box wide, so the bible could be opened up to a significant passage, then when you closed the bible it would easily have enough room on the sides to lift it out of the box. Doug in SW IA

Somewhat related to contrails. When my kids and grandkids were young, if we were driving by the power plant I would point to the steam coming out of the stacks and tell them that was the "cloud factory". Doug in SW IA

Glad it is back up. Probably not an air bubble, more likely that an errant branch partially released a fitting. Doug in SW IA

To me this is the fishiest part of the whole deal. It sounds like a lazy person hoping it would just go away. Or by doing it this way, it wouldn't highlight that the billing department made a mistakes. Doug in SW IA

The risk of damage is too great to assume the dealer supplied shaft is the correct length. It is pretty easy too figure it out. Unhook the shaft from one end. Collapse it as far as it will go. Make marks on the shaft or the safety cover. Reconnect the shaft. SLOWLY raise the three point...

I have a BX24. I had the same issue of being able to drive it in low range with the parking brake on and not realize it. I felt like the parking brake wasn't holding well enough when I needed it to, so I adjusted the brake shoes. It make all the difference in the world. I can still move it...

Given that you can't buy single rounds, and assuming ammo is available to replenish after an attack, one box for each weapon should be enough. Doug in SW IA

Thank you ptsg. This is one reasonwhy I come to this forum, I learned something new today. I had no idea such fittings existed. Hopefully I will never have to use this knowledge, but it is very good to have. Doug in SW IA

Small claims court might be an option. Collecting the judgement might be a problem. But, in Iowa if the claim is auto related and the person doesn't pay they lose their license. Pretty good incentive to pay up. Doug in SW IA

Thanks for the update. Funny how time gets away from a guy, problem starts in Feb, but final answer isn't till December. Doug in SW IA

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I am using a WoodGun boiler from Alternate Heating Systems. When you get the boiler there is an EPA plug in part the the draft system. When I talked to them about it they said the testing done by the EPA is done using kiln dried 4x4s. The only way to get the furnace to meet the EPA specs at...

I am uncomfortable at height unless I am in a lift basket. But it is all in the perception. When I was much younger, I helped my brother do a remodel/addition on his house. I was very leery then on the roof, especially near the edge. This project involved removing the entire roof. My...

I wonder sometimes how many pages this thread, the warning signs thread, and the groan thread, would be if you only had the pictures and no commentary? Doug in SW IA

I built one small wall using fabric. Then I saw a video by a landscape contractor vehemently criticizing the use of fabric. It got be to rethinking the use on my second larger walls. I think landscape fabric is designed to lay on top of the dirt and let water through. If it is under the dirt...

It might be photoshopped, but I highly doubt it was staged. What would be the purpose of trying to stage and risk a tractor like that? "Here, hold my beer while I try to hang my $30,000 dollar tractor from a broken tree" I think it is real. Doug in SW IA

I had a steering issue with my BX24. Like you I was told it could be either the steering cylinder by the wheels or the pump/valve?? on the end of the steering column. Not really an easy way to isolate the problem to one or the other. I took the gamble on just replacing the steering cylinder...

I find that the best way to remove grease is to walk near the equipment wearing something that I don't want to get grease on.;) Doug in SW IA

We had a small (11lb) toypoodle mutt that quit using one back leg after being spayed. It didn't slow her down at all. When she was at full run it would be almost three feet between her tracks in the snow. Doug in SW IA

Drywall lift might be the way to go. It would probably be worth practicing the process with a similar size piece of plywood first. Get all the mechanics and bugs worked out of the process with something that won't be damaged if dropped. Doug in SW IA

I would do a meticulous inspection to make sure that there wasn't something left behind that is giving off the odor. Doug in SW IA

I don't know if it would work, but could you call the locate number and find out who asked for the locate? Doug in SW IA

My wife and I retired in 2019. She retired in Jan and I continued to work until August, carrying the employers health insurance. We signed up for Medicare in advance and gave my exact retirement date. We found out that I had to contact them on the retirement date to confirm that I had...

Any chance the electric company can contribute to this project?? Doug in SW IA

I use a box blade in my forest, grooming trails and clearings. I am actually using a Cat 1 box blade with my BX24. I have added a couple concrete blocks for weight. I do a lot of turning with my box blade and once in a while back up using it, although I am extra cautious when doing that. I...

My head is spinning from the math. But, aren't those screws going to be in shear mode rather than withdrawal mode? Doug in SW IA

Do those tires have flat spots? The old big wheel trikes with hard plastic tires always got flat spots where the kids figured out how to lock them up and skid. Doug in SW IA

And some of us have rear panniers on our bikes that are very good at blocking lights. Doug in SW IA

Interesting the difference in perspectives. I took the post about being needy as referring to the post above it, getting stuck in ditches. Yes, there are trolls on this site, but they aren't always after you. One thing I like about your posting is that you report back. My pet peeve is...

I occasionally haul my log splitter out of my woods. It is up quite hill and I did notice the rotating of the draw bar. This is what I made. The block of wood is hickory, because that is what I had. With the sway bars I have, the drawbar can't come off even without retaining pins. Doug...

You could measure the level with all the cylinders extended and then with everything retracted to see how much difference shows up in the level. Let us know, I would be curious, but not enough to go check on my own BX. Doug in SW IA

I think it was a smart move to just replace all five at once, given their age. When I finally added a third stall I had three new openers installed. The most difficult part was deciphering the process to change the codes on the openers, get the remotes to work, and then get the mirror buttons...

Any chance of getting a bucket truck or lift near the top to release it from the other trees? Doug in SW IA

While you are picking up the bolts, you may want to get a punch to drive out the broken bolts. Doug in SW IA

I would triple check the diagrams and videos first. Look closely to make sure the drive belt is not on the outside of any of the guides. I did that once on a 318 and shredded the brand new belt before I realized what was going on. Next step would be to remove the drive belt from the engine...

I have had my BX24 almost 20 years and never had any problems removing or tightening the blades using a block of wood. I do use an anti-seize compound as insurance. You might try cleaning the threads of both the bolt and spindle. While doing that make sure the hole isn't packed with debris...

Locating the tank should be fairly easy. Once you know where the tank is it should be obvious which direction the leach field are. I think you could get access to the line and then run a metal sewer tape down the line. Using a metal detector you should be able to map out the exact location...

I am finding that as I get older, my sense of balance is changing. It is a little frustrating to know that a few years ago I would mow some side slopes with not problem and now I am very leery of those same slopes. In one case it was a slope down to a low retaining wall. I recontoured the...

How old is the log splitter? Right after I got mine I towed it twice. Once to get it home and once to a canvas shop to get a cover made. Now after many years I would not consider towing it unless I repacked the wheel bearings and put on new tires (the original ones are weather checked). I...

Are you planning on air conditioning? If so, just use a forced air gas furnace as backup. We built our house with a wood boiler and radiant floor heat. We were on a very tight budget and ran the ducting for A/C but could not afford to install it when we built. When we could finally work it...

It might be worth checking with a business that does handicap van conversions. I worked for one briefly and they did some practical engineering to make vehicles drivable for people with limited mobility. Your are looking for a place that has a shop, not one that just sells vans with wheelchair...

It really goes back to the integrity of the local manager, and there will be good and bad. I found a bone in a chicken sandwich at Burger King. I reported it to the manager and before I left I overheard instructions being given to pull that entire lot number out of inventory and they were on...

I just have to point out, how do you know a different brand dealer would be any better? And I don't think the problems you have brought up would make me consider switching. Doug in SW IA

I had some leaf guards installed. I specified that I wanted a 2' section above eave downspout. The theory was, if I needed to get access I would only need to remove a short section, not the 10' piece they came in. They complied and the initial installation had a 2' feet piece above each...

I would do some research on the agents before picking one. Make sure you get a selling agent, not a "listing" agent. There are some realtors out there that are very good at getting listings and then do very little to actually get it sold. They depend on other agents in the office selling...

What happens if you manually move the linkage right at the carb? Doug in SW IA

When my youngest son started mowing he was on the light side. So, when he hit a rough spot he would bounce up and the PTO would disengage (John Deere 318). Sometimes it would take him a couple rounds before he realized he wasn't mowing grass anymore. Years later he let me know that the Deere...

If you could afford it, I would consider radiant floor heat. Doug in SW IA

If I am looking for one of my posts I click on my user name in the top right corner. In the drop down from that I click on: "Your content" That shows all your threads, not just the ones you started. Doug in SW IA

I tried to teach my kids basic life survival skills. My daughter was upset when she didn't get a tool set for Christmas (she got it for her birthday a month later). She also "knew" what was going to happen for her driver's ed homework assignment. She was supposed to "talk" with her dad...

I owned the Dodge Rampage version of that. I put over 200,000 miles on it. It was the perfect "truck" for me. I don't know what the payload was, but for my needs it was fine, a few sheets of plywood, etc. I would be willing to bet that the majority of trucks on the road today don't ever come...

When the power company trims trees I try to get some of their chips. The chips are not pretty or consistent and I do wind up with some real stringy stuff. But the price is right, I spread it thick and it does seem to break down and makes nice walking and driving path. This year I hit the...

I have only used a trencher once. I am having a hard time envisioning how you could make two passes. Wouldn't a lot of the the dirt on the second pass just fall into the first trench? Doug in SW IA

There are numerous references, here is one: Minimum Threads Protruding Beyond NutEngineers Edgehttps://www.engineersedge.com › hardware › minimu... The last few threads on a bolt are tapered to ease nut starting so you need to have some protruding to ensure all the threads in the nut are fully...

I decided to switch the pins. Pins are now pointing out, box blade has almost completed the project, life is good. Thanks for the input. Doug in SW IA

My bad, it is cat 1, just my clumsy fingers doing their own thing. I corrected the original post. Making the sway adjustment is not an issue. I bought the three point stabilizers from Mark Hodge at StabilWorks where you just drop a pin in a hole, one of the better purchases I have made...

I am abusing it somewhat. I have added some extra weight and it is doing a decent job for this project. The pins are the correct size. Don't remember if they came the correct size or I replaced them. Doug in SW IA

I was just using a box blade that I bought years ago when I had a John Deere 318 with a cat 0 three point. The box blade allow you to mount the pins facing in or facing out. I had to mount them facing in to fit the Cat 0 three point. Now I have a Kubota BX24 with a cat 1 three point. I can...

Two stories My brother and I worked at a gas station in high school. He and a friend went out to wait on a car (remember those days), and his friend who was "Mister Know It All" checked the oil. He found it a quart low and went and got a quart. Pretty quickly he was motioning for my brother...

Trouble shooting electrical. Start simple, make sure every ground connection is good, don't just look, remove, clean and reattach. Doug in SW IA

I am on a similar program to eradicate the thorny stuff in my forest. About four years ago I realized that the first thing to green up in my forest were the very things I was trying to get rid of. It is a battle, but I can tell I have made some progress. I can't use chemicals because my wife...

Please turn off the caps. I'll second looking at all the linkage. On my BX24 I had a similar issue. There was a ball socket type connection that was held by a nut. The nut was coming loose. While both forward and reverse were affected, it was more apparent in the reverse mode. Tightened...

Somewhere I heard or read that: The difference between a doctor and a vet is, a vet's patient can't describe the symptoms or pain. Doug in SW IA