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Well, not literally but pretty close. I am going to tile out kitchen countertops in marble 12" x 12" tile squares. I need to ease and polish the edges. I can take this to a stone place here and get it done for $5 per tile. I was wondering if any of you have done something similar and how you...

I am going to start my next project of building a dump wagon. I have reviewed all the posts over the past year and have seen a lot. I am inclined to go with a 5 ton set of Kory running gear. I have reviewed designs of hydraulic cylinder placement (the haywagon pictorial in particular), and I...

I posted awhile back and solicited input on irrigating from my pond. I appreciated the feedback. I have attached pictures of my setup. I bought a "cheap" gas powered water pump from Northern Tool. 5.5HP can put out 12,000 GPH, with a max PSI of 52. I then stepped the 2" output down to 1.5...

Folks, I thought I would just start a new thread with the pictures rather than put them at the end of a thread dedicated to the motor issue. The motor I am currently using is the largest Air vibratory motor I could drive (VIBCO 55-2). This was just the easiest thing to do quickly since I got...

Folks, The discussion about the deck material made me think that you all might have a suggestion here. I need to put in about 3000 sq ft of "patio" around part of my pond and behind the beach. Given the size of the area I need to do I am sensitive to cost per sq ft. Most of the pavers and...

Folks, I am building my topsoil screener and will have pictures soon. The basic design is 6x6 posts at each corner, connected by lag bolted 2x10s to produce a 6x8' square 8 ft high. I then have welded up a tray of that dimension and secured 9 gauge mini-mesh chain link fence to the tray. I...

Folks, I have rented a Harley rake for the weekend, and spent 4 hours this evening with it. I am preparing my grass seed bed, about 2 acres. The Harley rake is doing a nice job, but I am not sure that I am setting it up right. In particular how should the toplink and guage wheels and 3 pt...

Folks, I got a quote to run an electrical service to my barn and pond. I know that electrical work can be pretty expensive, but this is really expensive. I was wondering if you folks might give me some perspective on whether these numbers are out of line. It would be most appreciated...

Folks, Thinking about renting a rockhound and the model says it wants 12 GPM for the 5' model. We're pretty close to that on the TC40D aren't we? Lar

The gas price post got me thinking. How about I put a 100 gallon tank in the back of the truck, go fill er up and then leave it on my property and fill my vehicles. I can find places that are 20 cents cheaper a gallon if I drive out of my way. Anyone do anything like this? Is it possible to...

Wondering if any of you have done this. I found the following on the web Dump bed and thought it would be pretty useful. Larry My F350 CC V10 arrives in 3 long weeks.

84\" Corriher Finish Mower - first use report Last fall I picked up one of the 84" Corriher rear finish mowers (made by either FC or Midwest). Got out today and used it for the first time behind my TC40D. Pretty nice piece in my opinion. I mowed about 4 acres in no time. Nice cut, went...

I want to again thank all of you who made suggestions regarding how to free my stuck dozer. Today I got down to freeing it. A couple of days of dry weather helped I think. Here are the pictures. First pic of the dozer stuck.

If a dozer gets stuck in the middle of a field and noone is around to hear it does it really make a sound???? OK here is the challenge: You have a 15,000 pound dozer stuck in the mud in the middle of a field. It is stuck up to the middle of the tracks. There isn't a tree or other solid...

This might seem like a stupid question, but wanted to know if there was anything that I was missing. I will be planting about 3 acres of grass - too far away from the house, and want to make sure it lives. I have a 2/3 acre pond - 13 ft deep that has good water running into it. The thought...

Folks, I am going to buy my first pickup truck. I am sure most of you went through this process at some point and I would love to benefit from your experience. I have narrowed it down to the quad cab / short bed Ford F250/F350 Lariat or the Dodge RAM 2500/3500 Laramie. I will pull my...

Folks, I want to rent a Harley Rake and the only kind I can find locally is for a skidsteer. My TC40D has skidsteer quick tach plates and also is plumbed for a third valve (4n1 bucket and grapple). My question is whether my tractor would have sufficient GPM to run the thing or not. Anyone...

Folks, I was doing some loader work this evening on my TC-40D with 92 hours on the meter. I never heard any sound or anything happen but when I tried to back up the hill I Noticed that the rear wheels were spinning and front just laying there (I have supersteer). Lar

All, We are doing a bit of home redesign and I would very much like to install a dumbwaiter / laundry lift from the first floor to the second. Well .... if you price the units new you are looking at between $3,000 - $10,000. Too rich for my blood, particularly for something that in principle...

Simple question. My compressor is a long way from where I need it. Want to use my little 18 ga nailer. They don't use much air. I was wondering if it was possible to fill a carry tank to operate one. Thanks, Lar

Folks, I have read the post regarding the benefits of the harley rake. Is there any cheaper alternative? I just can't stomach the price tag. ANy suggestions on sources for used / cheaper alternatives would be appreciated. Larry

My son and I felt the best Valentines day gift for mom was a "new" dozer. I'm sure she'll love it on Saturday once I get the big bow around it Larry She is used to this kind of behavior on my part and affectionately refers to it as pulling a "Homer"

Folks, Since I don't want to be like the recent post in which a tractor went through the ice, I was wondering if there was a rule / formula on ice thickness and ability to bear certain weights. My pond is about 3/4 of an acre and needs to be plowed. I havent yet punched a hole to see how deep...

Folks, I would appreciate any and all suggestions you care to offer here. I have about 10 acres that are pretty much inaccesable due to some mushy area. I would like to get back and clean out all the brush and figure out why I have the standing water that I do in certain areas. After a week...

Children\'s Rumbleseat / backseat construction Attached are a series of pictures of a project I have recently begun - a backseat for my tractor. I have gotten many good ideas from folks here, but have never seen this one so thought I would share. I grew up with tractors, riding on the side...

This might seem a bit weird, but after seeing Greg's post on the the streams and ponds I thought I would throw this out. I posted pictures of my pond construction awhile back. The pond is about 2/3 or an acre, and is now just about full. Around one corner (visible in the picture attached). I...

I have previously posted pictures of a 7' plow I am modifying to my quick tach FEL arms. I am getting there, but had a question for TBNers. The plow currently has two single acting angling cylinders. THis is an old plow and these are very rusty. I am concerned about hooking them up and...

I thought I would post some pictures of my front blade configuration. This is not quite done but shows my efforts over the holiday. Heavily used and rusted 7' pickup truck blade, A frame and cylinders - $100 Quick-tach mounting plate - $95 2 springs - $18 2 plow skid shoes $32 Total cost so...

Got something buring in my wallet and feel it is a safety hazard. I've read all the posts out here and seen some pretty nice chippers. I have narrowed my search down to these two Wallenstein BX60 at $2300 Woods 5000 for $2850 with the blower attachment THey both blow as I have them configured...

I am a bit embarassed to ask this question, but here goes. I have never sandblasted anything before. I am getting an old rusty pickup truck blade ready for painting, and purchased a sanblaster. What sand / abrasive goes in it? Is it as simple as just getting a 50 lb bag from Home Depot

Ive' done a lot of reading here about chippers PTO v stand alone. I have had a hard time swallowing the price of anything useful. I really wanted to keep my expenditure under $1500. I came across the Salsco 600 http://salsco.com/600.htm model which is about $1500. Pretty standard unit it...

So I have this TC40D with a 17LA and yesterday I had to use me pallet forks to unload steel from the truck for my new miracle steel barn. I found that I just couldn't life too much. I had my 84" boxblade on the back, the rear tires would not come loose, but just couldn't lift as much as I...

I would like to build a wagon (say 4' x8') to pull behind my CUT. I have looked around for a source for the axles, and in particular the front which pivots and steers which would be drawn by the tractor. I can weld up the platform etc, but want to find the running gear. Any suggestions...

I am moving to my new place this week with a 800 ft. drive that has decorative pavers in various spots. I had chains on my garden tractor and when I spun my tires would scrape up the pavement. I now have my TC40D with a front plow and am considering chains. I thought at one point I had read...

Folks, I would like to get a 16 or 18 ft 7000 lb double axle trailer to tow my new TC40D. It seems like new trailers are more expensive here than they are in the south. I don't want to spend too much ($1200) for example, but haven't had any luck finding anything under 2 grand. I would...

Given the price of a PTO blower, I am looking for lower cost options. Is this one? Larry

I have always enjoyed viewing the pictures of the projects folks have undertaken. The following pictures chronicle the construction of my new pond at my new house which I will be moving into in two weeks. I wanted to get the pond in and banks seeded before the weather became too bad. This...

Folks, I took delivery of my NEW TC40D on Friday afternoon. On delivery the hour meter read 14.4 hours! I paid for a brand new tractor and my sales person said that it was coming straight from the factory (hence my wait). I called my salesperson at the time of delivery indicating my...

I have enjoyed reading and seeing the pictures of others ponds. I am due to have mine built next month. I dug the test pits this week (13 ft) and things look very good. The pond will be approximately 1/2 acre with depths down to 12 ft deep. Basic runoff fed design with a core trench. I am...

I want to first say thank you to all on this board who have been so helpful to me in my purchase / configuration over the past month and a half. After going through many configurations including a backhoe attach, looking at Deeres and Kubotas as well, I have placed my order for the TC40D. I...

Folks, I am looking for a source for electrically powered rams (linear actuators) so that I can make the bed on my Gator dump. Does anyone know of a source? Thanks, Larry

I thought some might find the attached interesting. Based on comments made in a my related thread on prices of NH and JD being very close to one another, I thought I would try to get some sense on the cost of ownership / depreciation. I am an economist by training, so I tend to get hung up on...

Well I was all set to go ahead and order my TC40D today, but at the last minute thought I would give the local Deere dealer a shot at my business Deere: 4610 e-hydro, 460 Loader w/4n1 bucket / 48 backhoe rear remote, block heater, girll guard, QT bucket, arm-rests LIST: $38,726 SALE: $30,118...

All you TBNers have been very helpful in getting me to the point where I might become a full fledged member of the clan. Close to purchase, and thought I would run this package past you all: TC40D SuperSteer / 17LA loader / QT Face Plate / 4n1 bucket ($23,700) 48" Pallet Forks and QT frame...

I am moving to a new place and the current owner has about 4 acres behind the house which he currently bushogs down. I would like to turn this into lawn for the kids. Any words on how to convert this? I am going to dig a one acre pond next to this as well so should have some topsoil to...

Folks, Was wondering if anyone here had any experience with a product such as that from www.socketsystems.com. It appears that I can have a completely open span and probably saves on construction costs as well. Just planning my barn for construction and this appears to be an attractive option...

Folks, I have benefited greatly from reading everything on this site and in the next month I am going to take the plunge on a tricked out TC40D for my new little farm (20 acres) that I take possession of the first week of Sept. I will get the 16LA and the 758C, RM Finish Mower, Bush Hog etc. I...