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  1. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    Now they found the loop hole in the tax credits....making foreign cars eligible if leased.... https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a44131850/leasing-an-ev-tax-credit/
  2. Eagle1

    TODAY'S GUN TIME

    Move just a tick south and things are normal for now. ;)
  3. Eagle1

    TODAY'S GUN TIME

    Congrats and I hope you use that permission at ALL times. Score one for the good guys. I hope. 🤓 I still like not having to ask for permission (and PAY) to exercise a right.
  4. Eagle1

    Setting Fence Posts Issue

    I have a near unlimited supply of concrete railroad ties the RR threw next to the tracks after replacing them with wood many years ago. Seems they did not work well for trains pulling lead ore. I use them for all kind of projects, they are about 500 lbs each and there is no way I'd move them by...
  5. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    Worth a repost
  6. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    At one point during a game, the coach called one of his 9-year-old baseball players aside And asked, "Do you understand what cooperation is? What a team is?" "Yes, coach", replied the little boy. " Do you understand that what matters is whether we win or lose together as a team?" The little...
  7. Eagle1

    You Know You Are Old When

    I taught my wife the basics of cooking when we got married, but have not cooked anything in over 20 years (maybe longer). On the flip side wife has not cut grass or repaired anything in that same time frame. We gravitated to the chores we prefer and the division of labor works for us, YMMV 36...
  8. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Been trying to learn a lot of the old ways. I will say electric, gas and diesel make life a lot easier. Still good to at least know how it could be done.
  9. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    How about some thing from non media sources....Why are there hydrocarbons in the solar system where there has been no life? Are fossil fuels really formed from fossils? I don't have the answers but I do not believe our understanding of natural system is near complete....
  10. Eagle1

    Tell us something we don’t know.

    Sadly no, individual permission are under full assault from the collective.
  11. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Tesla's Mega Supercharger Counts on Diesel Generator | Sept 2023 Blog. From SF Gate: “But as with many Tesla-related things, there is a secret, thinly obscured by an Oz-like curtain, at the Harris Ranch Supercharger. Hidden in plain sight across the way from the Harris Ranch Supercharger’s main...
  12. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Maybe they are building the generators into the PSU.... 🤓
  13. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Worse they could not build EV cars. How much of an EV chassis, body and interior today use materials that require oil?
  14. Eagle1

    Tell us something we don’t know.

    But honestly there is a lot truth to it. NASA and Military have funded a ton of stuff in development that went on to commercial success. GPS and Tang are just a couple.
  15. Eagle1

    Tell us something we don’t know.

    Sunrise and Sunset are always magical out there
  16. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    Well now they have "special" race classes just for HD and Indian.
  17. Eagle1

    Tractors and wood! Show your pics

    Is to me but many around here cut in 24" length so then it is 1/2 cord. Then there is rank, that is that magical definition with no definite size specs or wildly varying dimensions, i.e. truck load.
  18. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    Really? That would not even get a lot riders to the twisties.....Guess no one is looking to burn a couple of tanks in hills on back road like I used. Heck that would not get you from the "valley" to the Rock Store and back. A staple of my youth.
  19. Eagle1

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    But I like it :ROFLMAO: In our case it's it divide the chores, she gets garden, chickens and rabbits. I get cattle, dogs, cats and yard work. I hunt and forage stuff she processes it and turns it to real home cooking. Argue too much and I'll be the one gutting the next dead thing. 😲
  20. Eagle1

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Not likely she'd want to learn, I'd have to drive it and have a couple of loaders on tractors. There a 3 garden trailers floating about that will hitch to any of ATVs or even one of the Zturns (not chance in #@$# she'll drive one). Currently still a working business so there is spare or two for...
  21. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    As we know xAI (Open AI) will be the money maker not hardware.....maybe add Neuralink in that mix...
  22. Eagle1

    You Know You Are Old When

    Still use that one to set coil gap on BS engines
  23. Eagle1

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Or you park one tractor where she is working, use another tractor to do what you need to do, then come back and pick up the tractor with a loader full of what ever and put it where she wants it put. My wife's ATV has back rack with hooks for bucket or tools, a ball for hitching a garden cart...
  24. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    I don't explain it, because those thing are not what I believe..... However many "leaders" in the world are WEF members and are influenced by their advice.
  25. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    Listen to Yuval he is a well thought of advisor...... to world's elites
  26. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    The Useless Class.....WEF
  27. Eagle1

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    I own a wheelbarrow but I could not tell you where it is on the property. About once a year it's in my way and move it to some other place. Have not used it for 20+ years. IF a tractor can't get to it, something has to be done about the access to said area.
  28. Eagle1

    Dog pics

    Rheda and Volla the new additions and one with grandson's pup. 7 month old beagle/collie?
  29. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    If I ever look for new vehicle I'll think about it, but we retiring this year to homestead this place and other than buying a few groceries and farm supplies/livestock I might not even see our town of 600 again for years. I don't expect to get near any town over 1500 again if I can avoid it.
  30. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    The article covers that and the why quite well if you READ it.
  31. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    Barter it is.... I've often traded services for goods.
  32. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    Time to hoard cash and barter goods....
  33. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    If you ignore sales tax...... I have a $50.00 bill in my pocket. I go to a restaurant and pay for dinner with it. The restaurant owner then uses the bill to pay for the laundry. The laundry owner then uses the bill to pay the barber. The barber will then use the bill for shopping. After an...
  34. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    I don't hate Teslas they are really nice piece, but if you drove 1 1/2 for a test drive twice is was NOT free. You used 3 hours of your time, the fuel and wear on your vehicle. Now reality I would have to drive almost 2 hour round trip to test drive any ICE vehicle as well. I'm sure the test...
  35. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    Free? I would be a 250 mile round trip..... to the nearest location per the Tesla site.
  36. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    For me personally it is getting old and having abused my body for my entire life. Pretty sure I never did anything good to it...
  37. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    Apparently their cost of doing business (includes owner salary and expansion plans) were more than their gross income could support. Once you are unable to pay rent/mortgage and suppliers the end comes quickly. Just like Soletrac was just evicted from their location for non payment of rent...
  38. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    When a disaster hits farm land (or other open land) damage is not counted in dollars. If it hits a city expensive things are destroyed, and it takes more dollars now to rebuild. We keep building in dangerous places, like the beach... and clustering together like rats
  39. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Then why are not looking at how/why climate changed repeatably before humans? Maybe it was ancients that we do not know that polluted the globe causing the change? Maybe we do not understand what the correct climate is, since we are calculating on very very short time span compared to age of the...
  40. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    I think the disconnect is that everyone just sees a number on paper or screen and it means little at that time. If everyone had to pay their income tax as one lump sum once a year or quarterly like business (or self employed) the country would explode. How many would plan well enough to pay all...
  41. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    Even New Mexico charges a convenience fee if paying the state via CC or Debit. The IRS Pay your taxes by debit or credit card or digital wallet | Internal Revenue Service. I guess Government surcharging for card payments is acceptable to everyone.
  42. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    Casey's = 7-11, WaWa, Circle K, etc
  43. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    All cost of doing business is included in pricing by every business. Yes but on a CC transaction the business pays the CC company ~3% of the collected sales tax, then has to pay state 100% of the collected taxes if they pay the state with a CC they get joy to pay an additional ~3% for the...
  44. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    FYI here is the MO Department of Revenue policy when you pay taxes. Debit & Credit Card The Department accepts MasterCard, Discover, Visa, and American Express. Debit cards are accepted and processed as credit cards. Please allow 5-6 business days for debit and credit card transactions to apply...
  45. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    You send your sales tax payment to the state? I have to fill out paperwork documenting sales and send the money to the revenue office every quarter.
  46. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    I own an RV park/ Campground in MO for now. Closing end of summer. As for odd hours help. We are outside of a town of 600 with just a few stores. Every one knows the owners because there few employees, most the families man the stores 5 1/2 days week. Need something on Sunday or Saturday...
  47. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    The seller also has to pay the sales tax and it is tacked on top
  48. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Science only matter if it appears to support agendas... Totally ignored if it does not support the plan.
  49. Eagle1

    Had a bit of easter luck with a rabbit hunt

    There are no closed seasons, bag limits or possession limits; and, rabbits and hares may be hunted at any time by any lawful means or methods on private property. Rabbits are not considered a game animal in Texas open season with a valid small game hunting license.
  50. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    Take a point or two from every transaction and you'll make some serious cash. Does not impact people (like taxes) the businesses will pay it. The interest is a high risk bonus.
  51. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    You see it in small towns where most are paying cash and just the tourists pay via CC. I flat out tell people we prefer cash to help keep prices down. Works more often than you'd think. Before the smaller services like Square, Stripe, etc came about, merchants services was costing me a minimum...
  52. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    Maybe they saved enough to keep prices but every business has to cover their costs with gross income or you won't be open long no matter how good or cheap their are. Raise a cost of doing business, prices have to go up or something has to be cut. Ask the fast food industry (not subway) in CA.
  53. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    We tried surcharge but people don't like it, so we just raised nightly rates....
  54. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    But Soletrac just got evicted from their business propert for non-payment of rent. All the equipment left will sold at auction to cover back rent of $65K
  55. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    OH but you are, everyone has to cover the extra costs of CC transactions. Why would a business set a lower profit margin? Every business has to cover their expenses and pay the bills. Most just make an extra ~3% more on cash sales but they sure as heck are not taking a hit to their margin...
  56. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Ford delaying start of EV production at Oakville, Ont., plant until 2027. Ford Motor Co. F-N F-N says it will delay by two years the launch of electric vehicles at its plant in Oakville, Ont., as sales of zero-emissions cars falter
  57. Eagle1

    Bale Fork for Moving Pallet?

    I figure the spears have to handle big square bale pushing 2k dry more if rained on.
  58. Eagle1

    Bale Fork for Moving Pallet?

    I miss type Standard bale spears are rated for 3K - 3.5k at mid point for each spear. I just have little LS XG3135 it won't exceed that in it's lift rating. But I can stack logs on them. Also just carried a 20' long 24" Stand pipe that worked the tractor a bit and was a touch wobbly. My spear...
  59. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Looking at the Tesla charging map it seems that if you stay on the interstate or in a city you will be fine. If you like to run around the back roads and sight see you are screwed in most states. Try a driving tour of Ozarks Scenic Riverways, you can drive all day for weeks and discover new...
  60. Eagle1

    Bale Fork for Moving Pallet?

    My bale spears are rated for 4000 pounds each at the midpoint and I use 2. My loader will only lift ~1700 pounds so I feel well within the safety margin.
  61. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    At least 180+ EV at that charging station.... so not a one off failure to plan. Many failures to plan.
  62. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    I will say that in my younger years it was not uncommon to drive 2 or 3 hours to a beach for sunrise or sunset with no planning (lived near both coasts over years.). Just seemed like a good idea after a few drinks. Or jump on motorcycle with a change of clothes and head for a long weekend. Did...
  63. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Yup real easy for the people that have to run to a store for every meal..... Guess there were at least 180 some, that failed the planning stage.
  64. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Plug-In Nightmare: Tesla Owners Wait Hours to Charge Electric Vehicles After Eclipse I guess not all Tesla users are doing it right by only charging at home. One arrived at the only nearby charging station with 1 mile range left.
  65. Eagle1

    Bale Fork for Moving Pallet?

    I do it all the time, also use them as log carriers. Or last week as concrete railroad tie movers.
  66. Eagle1

    Vacant and Vacancy Tax Spreading?

    But the corrupt laws remained in place, right?
  67. Eagle1

    Anybody out there with a set of 26x12-16 low hour take off tire & wheel assemblies ?

    Seems that since it is a low profile tire I see only 4 ply. Most off road tires have various ply ratings (from 2 to 8) when you dig through the manufacturer's spec sheets. I use 8 ply on my BX but have to dig through and search for the exact oem number to find them. Most dealers seem to only...
  68. Eagle1

    Anybody out there with a set of 26x12-16 low hour take off tire & wheel assemblies ?

    Sorry reading comprehension problem on my end...
  69. Eagle1

    Anybody out there with a set of 26x12-16 low hour take off tire & wheel assemblies ?

    6 ply....other brands out there. 26x12.00-12 Deestone D265 6 Ply Rated Heavy Duty Lawn Mower Turf Tires (SET OF 2)
  70. Eagle1

    Stolen Tractor - New Holland TC 45

    (y) (y)
  71. Eagle1

    Stolen Tractor - New Holland TC 45

    Still refuse to lock doors, or take keys out of machines. Granted there is a pack of giant dogs running about, my job is to protect them.
  72. Eagle1

    Kubota BX24 Bogging Down

    Did you change both fuel filters? One under the floor board before the lift pump and one after pump next to the engine. The one before the pump is most often the dirty one.
  73. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    How expensive does electricity have to become to negate any savings? In parts of Hawaii it is well over 40c kWh and San Francisco or San Diego are right there. They do offer some EV reduced rates but for how long?
  74. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    Been a IT guy, on the net before it was the internet, had early cell phones, yet I'm totally ignorant of smart phones. There is no cell service here and GM's OnStar does not work here. Guess those things alone mean that Tesla can not work in my lifestyle. These having been in the industry for...
  75. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Why? there is NO functionality a smaller vehicle would provide for me. The most used vehicle is a 2005 Durango that hauls everything in one shot. Wife goes to town, animal swaps, etc and unless it needs trailer she can haul it in the big cargo space. Next would the hemi powered Magnum almost as...
  76. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Because that is your statement every time someone professes range anxiety. I frequently tow hay or cattle locally or I may need to go several hundred miles. I guess an EV is not one size fits all. I think Teslas (and others) are serious machines but they do not fit my lifestyle any more than...
  77. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Most people travel less than 50 miles per day and charge at home...Right?
  78. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Go all in on Tesla --- all you need..... The dual- and tri-motor Cybertrucks have a maximum towing capacity of 11,000 pounds; the forthcoming single-motor model is capped at 7500 pounds. Every Cybertruck can also haul 2500 pounds in its six-by-four-foot composite cargo bed.
  79. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    I see quite few county roads here that look like that for months after storm. Granted mostly country roads through federal land.
  80. Eagle1

    What is this "awaiting approval"

    Normal for FP unless there is "problem" it will be approved reasonably fast.
  81. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    High Speed mailing and sorting machines. I was tech support for a 4 state area for years. May work a full day then drive/fly to another state to be there first thing or even that night if needed. Until I got into design and install my life was defined by emergencies. We had 1000's on call every...
  82. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Not really it is the life of the people that actually fix the stuff you depend on.....
  83. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    I was on call after hours for most of my life, I'd get home and turn around and head 60 miles back in minutes. Sometimes multiple times all night long, most during tax season.
  84. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Our local mining company and battery cycling plant was adding some equipment a couple of years ago. Power company had to run additional new high lines (you know the big steel towers) for 80 miles. That project took a little over a year with crews working 24x7. One of the linemen paid for his new...
  85. Eagle1

    You Know You Are Old When

    Of course you wear what ever to work, just don't expect to come back the next day :ROFLMAO:
  86. Eagle1

    Tell us something we don’t know.

    I personally agree with you that states mostly operate by mob rule despite the US constitution. However I believe that every state has their own charter (constitution) that is a guide to how state elections and governing is supposed to work. Those charter were created (and often modified) by the...
  87. Eagle1

    Tell us something we don’t know.

    Well according to the Whitehouse.gov site (but what do they know) State & Local Government Under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, all powers not granted to the Federal Government are reserved for the States and the people. All State Governments are modeled after the Federal...
  88. Eagle1

    An EV??????`

    Electric Vehicle Charging Station Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
  89. Eagle1

    no Questions?

    My old Yazoo-kees 60" mower has two 7 gallon tanks and uses about 1/2 gallon per hour. It's a mountain goat compared to the Grasshopper...
  90. Eagle1

    How many acres do you own?

    It's the struggle that makes one appreciate the perfect times.
  91. Eagle1

    How many acres do you own?

    Enjoy it, love it and consider yourself blessed to be able to live like that. I'm in the middle of several thousand acres of national forest it is wonderful to have wilderness around the place.
  92. Eagle1

    How many acres do you own?

    If I could afford 56,000 acres I could afford to build an off grid system. Add Starlink and I'm all set.
  93. Eagle1

    How many acres do you own?

    If I was rich man...... plant house in middle and never deal with people again. Drop it at the gate :D :D :D
  94. Eagle1

    California Drought

    Pretty much how AVERAGE (Normal) works in real life. More on either end than in the middle.
  95. Eagle1

    I love electric vehicles. But increasingly I feel duped

    Nope not a big house but they work wonders as predator control and keep the tweakers out (lesson learned the hard way and word spreads). Have not lost anything off my land in a long time. I guess it helps I have no desire to ever travel again after 20 years on the road most weeks.
  96. Eagle1

    I love electric vehicles. But increasingly I feel duped

    Sorry 100-150 pound per dog, 4 right now with 2 more growing but alerting at every intrusion all ready. Also 2 more wireless doorbells (little dogs)
  97. Eagle1

    I love electric vehicles. But increasingly I feel duped

    I give you just as bad, they knock at 2am several 100+ dogs go nuts and charge the door with bad intentions. Odds say the cops will shoot before the door is opened, because they are scared. I would take me a few minutes to calm the pack enough to get to the door.
  98. Eagle1

    Dog pics

    Windows come without nose prints for the bottom 5' or more?
  99. Eagle1

    You Know You Are Old When

    2 - broke the first after 10 years or so.
  100. Eagle1

    Dog pics

    Crappy pics of the four "puppies" playing in the front by the pond. Kid is 8, tri-colored is 7 month and the "little" are 12 weeks.
  101. Eagle1

    Stolen Tractor - New Holland TC 45

    Doubt that would take longer to defeat than cutting a catalytic convert out.... Cordless tools were a game changer.
  102. Eagle1

    Fuel Filter Change MT240

    :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: We all have done that...............
  103. Eagle1

    Fuel Filter Change MT240

    Welcome., need other info I have service manuals.
  104. Eagle1

    Tell us something we don’t know.

    (y)
  105. Eagle1

    Fuel Filter Change MT240

    Loosen the bleed valve (3) pump (2) until fuel comes (without air) out then close valve
  106. Eagle1

    Just another junk chainsaw

    That's me... now I get it right :ROFLMAO:
  107. Eagle1

    Just another junk chainsaw

    I've become a fan of these. The knock offs are cheap and work well IMHO. You can change files as need or just have a spare.
  108. Eagle1

    Tell us something we don’t know.

    I thought he was doing just that with the link?
  109. Eagle1

    What do you drive for a truck?

    I'd be fine with slow and just enough power to get it done. Over going fast - still have one go fast ride but mostly I prefer to take the little 350cc ATV. I'll have to keep my eyes open just right now dollars will go to erasing my campground and build out the homestead.
  110. Eagle1

    What do you drive for a truck?

    I'm jealous to no end..... One day I'll have one of old trucks to plod around in.
  111. Eagle1

    TODAY'S GUN TIME

    Not to me, while carry a pistol most times at night if there is commotion I grab a 22. Mostly it will be raccoons at the coop or harassing duck on nests. Besides it will do the job on coyote within reason.
  112. Eagle1

    How many acres do you own?

    Mine has thousands of acres of National Forest on 2 sides. Lots of hunting and foraging area.
  113. Eagle1

    How many acres do you own?

    I call it county grass 🤓
  114. Eagle1

    How many acres do you own?

    92 with 12 ac of pond about 10 in campground, 3 homes for family. The rest is a mix of woods and pasture for our cattle. Lots of fencing to be done this year, as we close the campground and add pasture and space for different critters (pigs, goats) and more poultry.
  115. Eagle1

    Tell us something we don’t know.

    Guilty your honor... in Odd Problems.
  116. Eagle1

    Tell us something we don’t know.

    I guess I'm better off because my wife started collecting SS while I still "work" until the end of Aug when my SS kicks in. I know my land value is up a bunch but that means nothing to me. I'll die here and then it's my kids problem. Might just mean higher taxes cutting into my SS
  117. Eagle1

    Stick Removal

    Little twigs are abrasive for cleaning the underside of the mower. Helps keep the grass from sticking and building up. My story and I'm sticking to it. Beside it adds organics to my crappy clay soils.
  118. Eagle1

    Dog pics

    Got surprise today, I had found some pups I like the look of but far away. Wife said she'd make the trip and I said great pick one of the 2 girls of that litter. When she returned I found this in the store. 2 of the adorable 11 week old pups.
  119. Eagle1

    UTV's and ATV's at work picture thread

    Most likely couldn't figure out how to use it anyway....
  120. Eagle1

    UTV's and ATV's at work picture thread

    I never have a camera (read no cell) with me.
  121. Eagle1

    Tell us something we don’t know.

    Yet there is this Is it legal for a business in the United States to refuse cash as a form of payment? There is no federal statute mandating that a private business, a person, or an organization must accept currency or coins as payment for goods or services. Private businesses are free to...
  122. Eagle1

    California Drought

    That is bigger than any town within my county, there is no town with that many in a four county area around me.
  123. Eagle1

    Who is excited for snow season? Not us! We're depressed due to lack of snow.

    Looked like that in the park, so turned the cattle loose so I would not have to mow next week. Might take another trip down for them to finish the job.
  124. Eagle1

    I love electric vehicles. But increasingly I feel duped

    https://newswithviews.com/disarming-the-militia-act/
  125. Eagle1

    You Know You Are Old When

    Well in a town of 600 and a graduating class of 10-15 you will never raise enough to pay for a a truck, etc. Now $200-400 boom stick will make a few bucks....
  126. Eagle1

    You Know You Are Old When

    Every fundraiser that makes $$ out here involves a weapon as the prize,
  127. Eagle1

    Tell us something we don’t know.

    Now think about the stuff not public...
  128. Eagle1

    Tell us something we don’t know.

    Range is limited maybe <100 meter or so unless you build some optics to focus further out.... I see them cut steel out at 40 meters with one of the laser cannons. Pretty impressive for civilian out the box stuff. Now just think what the classified stuff can do.... set fires from ship or plane...
  129. Eagle1

    Pull down a high widow maker.

    Experiment 64: Homemade Napalm with Household Materials
  130. Eagle1

    I love electric vehicles. But increasingly I feel duped

    Our fearless leaders are handing out work permits to "migrants" as fast as they can. Once a work permit is in place they are legally able to work in the US baring any other qualification.
  131. Eagle1

    Chinese knockoff saws?

    Here are a few of the better known chain saw brands. The made in label only applies to final assembly, parts may be produced in any location or by other third party companies anywhere in the world. Heck Beef from the USA only means it was packaged in the USA, nothing to do with where the cattle...
  132. Eagle1

    Chinese knockoff saws?

    How to decode Stihl source country, all the other players have factories in China as well. Global economy..... Decoding the Origin of Your STIHL Equipment: A Simple Serial Number Trick - Forestry Reviews
  133. Eagle1

    Which animals you think you could beat in a fight

    I could kill one if he choked to death on some body part.... :ROFLMAO:
  134. Eagle1

    I love electric vehicles. But increasingly I feel duped

    Interesting NYT take. Link bypasses paywall. A New Surge in Power Use Is Threatening U.S. Climate Goals
  135. Eagle1

    Does a Taurus g3 17 round magazine fit a g3c

    It will fit I believe and they make a sleeve for it to keep the grip profile.
  136. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    But touchscreens never work for me? I carried a mouse in my years of tech support and was quite good with mouse keys. My fingers do not cause normal tracking on any touchscreen I have used. Random apps open or close, systems lock up, pretty much anything can happen other than what I try to do...
  137. Eagle1

    Post puller idea

    I use something like this, gave $3 for at a pawn shop works great.
  138. Eagle1

    What is this machine ???...

    Some people also want to just get rid of stuff that needs "work", often not knowing how little is required. I bought 3 Zturns (Grasshopper, Yazoo-kees, Dixon) on a 20' trailer for 2300. Sold the Dixon still use the other 2 and the trailer. Needed less than $100 worth of parts and little love...
  139. Eagle1

    Dog pics

    We had a littler of Great Pyrenees "confined" in the living room and they delighted in finding escape routes. Kids a blast watching them puzzle out a new route or get stuck in various place. The best escape artist from that batch just crossed over the bridge a couple of days ago after short battle.
  140. Eagle1

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Just totally unaware of potential consequences.
  141. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    With Carmen?
  142. Eagle1

    California Drought

    I'd say consider the science since history has shown us the conclusions change quite often over time.
  143. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    We did that stuff as well, but the truck sure was nice when I came home and had to haul to 2-3 weeks worth of household garbage to the transfer station, or take something to the vet. Now we use an SUV for most things (or the Magnum) and my truck is not registered but ready to go if needed (do...
  144. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    But then that trucks hauls trash, appliances, etc when needed. My wife drove a truck most of the time because I was out on the road with the car making a living. At that time more than 2 vehicles was not an option.
  145. Eagle1

    Which animals you think you could beat in a fight

    I have both domestic (Toulouse and Chinese) and Canada Geese nesting here. Just not afraid of them and I count or harvest eggs from all every spring. They make a lot of noise but none will come close enough to grab after their first try. Now if you give ground they will chase a human all over...
  146. Eagle1

    California Drought

    What's the hottest Earth's ever been?
  147. Eagle1

    Which animals you think you could beat in a fight

    With or without a stout stick in reach? With stick I might convince a Cobra to move on without it would me convince to skedaddle. Still do not understand why people fear geese, not really that hard to subdue if you go in on offence. Rats, Cats and little dogs (under #80) are doable, big dogs...
  148. Eagle1

    You Know You Are Old When

    What is you don't have a US ID because you are on vacation or business?
  149. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    6 month and I'll be closing the gates and will only see "people" when I want. No neighbors close enough to talk to me unless I want to. I'm definitely in the minority.
  150. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    The Greens don't like the green solution?
  151. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    That depends on where you live. Everything a kid would want is at least 30 miles out, except the creek swimming holes. No Uber or delivery of any kind around. Every teen wants a car/truck and license.
  152. Eagle1

    You Know You Are Old When

    Isn't that why you have kids? :D
  153. Eagle1

    utv-atv dump trailer ID?

    Trailer looks like it is one of these but I'm not sure if they ever made a hydraulic dump 2 Ton Tandem Axle Trailer- SPECIAL SALE PRICE! $1999.00 + SHIPPING Model 8500
  154. Eagle1

    Poison Oak Everywhere!

    I am one of the lucky ones no reaction to any of that stuff. At least my oldest has the same skin. We can pull that stuff bare handed with no ill effects. However if he touches the pink insulation it's all over, don't bother me a bit.
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    Status of Everything Attachments

    And ground up is code in some places (North Carolina when I was there) really messes up those angled plugs.
  156. Eagle1

    You Know You Are Old When

    Learned that for older motorcycles as well. Just like backing into down slope parking spot.
  157. Eagle1

    You Know You Are Old When

    Been more than a decade but otherwise pretty much spot on.
  158. Eagle1

    You Know You Are Old When

    My old man had a stable of them and Kaisers in the 70's....his pride and joy.
  159. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    GovCo estimates?
  160. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    Or the dollars are worth less......
  161. Eagle1

    Why don’t you own a toothbar?

    My take. Right now I have the toothbar on the bucket because I was ripping up a temp "road" of 2"- rock. It helps getting under the rock to loosen it. I also ripped up my garden space to redo everything. Once that is done the bar will come off until needed again. The smooth edges is much better...
  162. Eagle1

    What is this machine ???...

    Try looking for this... I think that is the machine but they made others.. Ransomes 250 Fairway Reel Mower https://www.ransomesjacobsen.com/img/manuals/23965gr3.pdf?m=1624747466 https://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/auction-results/ransomes/fairway-250/farm-equipment
  163. Eagle1

    What is this machine ???...

    Quite likely has a Kubota diesel motor under the hood.
  164. Eagle1

    Safeway S40-2 "O" Rings... (Resolved)

    Yup fast ship even for small orders.
  165. Eagle1

    TODAY'S GUN TIME

    Chicago discontinued the use of that technology for so that point is moot.
  166. Eagle1

    Loader Kubota LA463FL New Joint Rod End Keeps Slipping Out of Control Lever

    Maybe replace with a end that can be secured? Midwest Controls has all kind of rodends and heim joints. I modified my backhoe controls to avoid that issue by using heim joints instead of rod end and stud.
  167. Eagle1

    My Steering Wheel does not stay centered

    We have a few hills here.... I use the BX to cut the dam it get vertical in places, just get straight, ease over the edge, drop the mower deck and in 4x4 it will get traction about 15-20' later when the slope eases. Do NOT forget to be in 4x4.... it a long way to the trees but you'll make it...
  168. Eagle1

    My Steering Wheel does not stay centered

    Palming works for me, the gripping tight come into play when I'm doing things in precarious places. Like next to big drop off or nose down toward a pond.
  169. Eagle1

    What do you drive for a truck?

    Even a lot of states that have inspections, there are varying inspection rules throughout the state. In MO we have no emissions testing outside of the cities, in my county I just need tires, brakes, muffler and lights. No windshield required, not any sort of testing.
  170. Eagle1

    Battery based vehicles of today and tomorrow pt 2

    Depends on your view point my kids are 35 and 22, still just kids in my head. One being the baby...
  171. Eagle1

    LS MT357 Cab vs John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty

    I bought my LS used at a JD dealer.....Happy so far.
  172. Eagle1

    King County WA cougar attack

    Predator and Prey http://anodtothegods.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tumblr_s7rzyeyPXq1t0sbdt_720.mp4?_=2
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    King County WA cougar attack

    Yup, wildlife is not live changing. Just a matter for both sides to learn some rules. Just killing does not fix the problem, like the dogs because they rarely kill but send the message that there is no freebies.
  174. Eagle1

    King County WA cougar attack

    No worries us Rednecks will make sure they keep their fear of humans before they hit the suburbs. :cool: The Hogs did not play well with LGDs (backup by "guns") and moved to safer places might have taken the lions with them.
  175. Eagle1

    King County WA cougar attack

    You sure, I've had one on my place. Goats being killed in Dent county and farmer trapped a 160+ pound male. I've had almost 6" wide cat track near a pond, bigger than my hand. I remember 15 years ago we didn't have bears (yeah right) now we have a hunting season here.
  176. Eagle1

    How many still have a Landline in their home?

    Darn and you are like 50 miles closer to the city than me....
  177. Eagle1

    Stupid Things I Have Done

    Typical MO, no wind at all UNTIL you get a good burn going....
  178. Eagle1

    TODAY'S GUN TIME

    Split in the wrong place for cut shells in my opinion. But a wrap of tape may make them easier to chamber.
  179. Eagle1

    Kioti CK3510 IMV Valve Replacement

    I just looked at the number on the pictured valve. I do NOT know if yours is the same. There is almost always some sort of interchange number on all the parts. Every OEM buys most of their parts from someone. Look at YOUR valve for numbers and then see what you come up with.
  180. Eagle1

    Kioti CK3510 IMV Valve Replacement

    Check the numbers on YOUR valve. I think it may be a 28362036 , at least the ones I looked up for per your Part # were. NO promises and YMMV. Image from a Dutch Kioti dealer
  181. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    That's my wife..... keeping me chill for 35 years
  182. Eagle1

    Neighbor's cattle in yard

    I'll add if you tow the feed wagon around and there is weak spot a couple of mine will find you. :ROFLMAO:
  183. Eagle1

    Stupid Things I Have Done

    I have a manual sliding door at the front of the office. I pretty sure less than 10% of the population can figure out how it works without assistance, over 15 years of observation.
  184. Eagle1

    Status of Everything Attachments

    Welcome to Stephens Equipment Company specializing in parts & kits for the heavy equipment industry Other site for attachments. Skid Steer Attachments | Stephens Attachments | United States
  185. Eagle1

    code problems

    My 2018 XG has a standard ODB2 connector under the right side of the dash, and my ODB reader can pull and reset codes. No idea if it can do all but so far so good. YMMV Every F code should have an S code with it to narrow it down but the actual fault is best identified with the P code that...
  186. Eagle1

    MT342SH Reduced Power in reverse

    Many if not all LS tractors restrict petal travel in reverse. If you look you might find a stop tab under the reverse linkage restricting travel to about 80% compared to the forward pedal. Some have taken to modifying that stop to allow more movement.
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    Status of Everything Attachments

    Sure enough, my first 3 years drained all of my reserves and we were trying to sell out. Somehow we survived past 2010 and will now tick off a lot of regulars by closing shop the end of August. Time to retire and not deal with people unless I feel like it.... If you run a real small business you...
  188. Eagle1

    Farms disappearing at alarming rates

    I believe laws just mean legal for a price........ Just that the average people can't afford the price.
  189. Eagle1

    Trail Shoes....

    Keen has gone downhill in my experience. First couple lasted years, the last two didn't - at 8 months and less than 4 for the last pair. Same usage..... Maybe I was just unlucky....
  190. Eagle1

    Tell us something we don’t know.

    Being here for a life time without becoming a citizen does NOT exempt you from paying into system. I'm a resident alien and have paid every tax and fee everyone else does. I am about to collect SS that I paid into since I was 16. Now undocumented is another issue...
  191. Eagle1

    Stupid Things I Have Done

    Not me... worked in bulk mail industry for over 20 years.
  192. Eagle1

    Water totes

    Feet Head of Water to PSI • One foot of water at 62°F = 0.433 PSI, to find the PSI for any feet head not given in the table, multiply the feet head by 0.433. Ten feet of water would exert a pressure of 10 X . 433 4.33 pounds per square inch. The same relation of height to pressure holds true, no...
  193. Eagle1

    You Know You Are Old When

    Was there another way to light it....
  194. Eagle1

    A 1999 Kubota with only 39 Hours!

    No emissions crap?
  195. Eagle1

    You Know You Are Old When

    You can even still buy cigarettes, I did switch to a pipe a long time ago.
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