Getting ready for spring /

[dougtrr2]

This is an unabashed plug for two of the suppliers found here on TBN. Had a little extra money from taxes so I bought:

Three point stabilizers from Mark Hodge at StabilWorks They are a quality product, delivered promptly. I am looking forward to the convenience of being able to just drop a pin to adjust the sway. For me it was a pain to adjust the turnbuckles.

Backhoe Dolly and Loader Dolly from BXpanded Another pair of quality built products that do what they say. I got tired of wrestling my loader around in the garage. With the two dollies I have gained some space and a lot more accessibility.

I wish I would have bought both these products sooner. Why do we struggle with things like that when we know there are products out there to solve our problems? I guess I am just getting to old to put up with those things anymore.

Doug in SW IA

 

[robertm]

Oh how I agree with you. After seeing the loader dolly from BXpanded, I immediately built one of 2x4's. It's been perfect for five years and... Wait for it... CHEAP!

As I get older, I think of things to make life easier... Not lazier. I built HD shelves in my barn to store equipment. While I'm not 100% complete, racks will hold my aerator, de thatcher, tooth bar, generator, rototiller, sprayer, etc. on pallets or similar.

Now I'm thinking if I really could use a hoe... A BX25D. Yeah, I have things to use it for, but will it sit afterward? I'm only on 2 acres. There are only so many projects. AND... I don't want to become everyone's best friend. I don't have time to do my own projects let alone everyone else's. AND, I don't lend out my tools or equipment.