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Murf,

I probably did very little riding on logs as we really did very little pulling them.

As to not bouncing as good now, do you mean back up? I have since loosing that back up bounce decide to wrap myself in a large soft encloser to protect me. Some call it fat, I call it insulation from bumps.

You know regardless of your experiences in a lot of this I hope you have each had a laugh or two in thinking of what has been posted or your own experiences. I wonder what our children and grandchildren have lost by not having their hands on such. Whether oxen, mules, horse or axes.

Now, some still live like Paul Bynun and Blue Babe did but not as many as grew up that way.

horse power is a horse
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 29 Post by kthompson

I did not include this in my previous post because I do not want to imply I think AMSOIL is such a product, but does anyone know what happened to what ever product that was they showed on tv draining the oil and driving the car with no oil for like 30 minutes or so?

How about the product and could be the same where they ran water on the open valve head and I think again with no oil and it ran?

There was also a product that they showed on tv on a bar or such under pressure and how it would only slightly scratch but other lubericating product did let it burn.

To much late night tv.

Synthetic Hydraulic Fluid
Parts and Repair
Replies 83 Post by kthompson

Eric,<br>
I thought you probably had but I have seen the other done.<br>
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I hope you enjoy your barn. <br>
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As to codes there is reasons for them. Some even make a lot of sense which I fully agree. Now why was the code for years on a 110 circuit a power and a neutral or the black and white wire only? Then there came the smaller guage ground and then it was decided the ground must be as large as the power. <br>
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At the same time there was code requirement for the 110 circuit to have the third wire the ground as the same guage as the power and neutral the code also said if you were to replace the outlet itself in an old 2 wire circuit you were to use or at least allowed to use the 3 prong outlet giving the impression to someone using it to be a grounded outlet. Now if that makes sense I forgive those who make codes and think they are perfect. Some of the electric codes (last I studied them) were a lot like some of the IRS code, law but huh?<br>
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As to a good local electrician, please if you do, do ask more at least two and let us know if both gave the exact same answer. Now, let one be about 30 and one about 60. Don't forget to ask how many barns, houses or what ever each has wired and then how many have burnt due to wiring.<br>
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pole barn sub panel
Home Improvement
Replies 30 Post by kthompson

They do not play fair.

Truly hope they never make it. There are the most feard insect in our part of the world. Would never let a child play in a yard by themself due to their threat. It is not have you been stung (most people here say bitten) by them, rather how many at one time or the last time was ...

Hornet help
Everything and Anything
Replies 32 Post by kthompson

Femuse,
okay, she just has a realy big butt, right?

I seen that type before. Watchting them sit down in public can be funny and scary.

mowing with a brush hog
Kubota Tractors
Replies 41 Post by kthompson

Femuse,
Yep, need bigger...I was at two dealerships yesterday afternoon on different matter just thinking of that again, but this one needs cab with cold air and little heat.

If I remember your first comments on this lady and the tractor and reading into your attitude with her. It could be a part of her husbands memory that she hates to part with. (Could be she used the tractor to run ower him also.) It would be polite to offer her a little less and let her tell you yes or why not. There is a funny thing in an ind. selling such, if they ask a certain price and you do not offer a lower price they feel they sold too low. If if you think were being generous they still feel that way. I know this may seem strange but if she has fond memories of her husband with this tractor, a short note to her later is a great idea on how much you are enjoying the tractor or such. This is good for two reasons. First it will help her feel better about parting with her husbands things. Second, it may be she comes across something such as manual or part or who knows what that might benefit you and would let you know. (This does mean you enclose your name, mailing address and phone number in the note. She probably will not have any way to contact you after the sale.) I sold a tiller to a man who wrote me a check. After the check was cashed I found an attachment I did not need or could use but had no idea his name much less how to reach him. Became high price junk.

B 7100 ST - Making the Leap
Kubota Tractors
Replies 57 Post by kthompson

Unless there is a size or weight problem like around your pool I would keep what you have. I would suspect you will get longer life from the larger tractor as it should not be in as much a strain. Also, I think my small tractor is great, then get on my large one and back to it and say, wow, what a difference. There are advantages to the extra weight and HP if the size and weight are not problem.

Kubota L 2850D Replacement
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by kthompson

The quage for shotguns I had heard before but had forgotten the pound weight used. This makes sense if you think back to the first days of guns.

As to the wire guage I had never heard that.

shotgun gauge trivia
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 9 Post by kthompson

I have a metal roof shop with concrete floor and open sheds with dirt floor all in one building. One of the side sheds will sweat as you are seeing but very little with the other two sides and the concrete floored shop it self. If you poor concrete be sure you put down a vapor barrier first.
You did not mention drainage, my shed that sweats needs grading on that side so rain will run away. The other two sides have more of a grade and little sweating.
A question for these guys with experience here, if he were to install a ceiling would that not help or prevent it? I don't think the fact whether the insulation is on the back of the roof itself or on the top of the ceiling would matter. Hopefully there would not be moisture between the ceiling and the roof, at least not sufficient to cause a problem. You may find you could use the foam plywood size sheets for a ceiling which would be light to install (no strength to them).

It s raining INSIDE my new Pole Barn
Parts and Repair
Replies 13 Post by kthompson

Iowafun,
Thank you very much. I think you have my needs for my grandson covered. We visted Wal Mart with him last night (2 1/2) and he told my wife and me he wanted to see John Deere. It is bad when a 2 1/2 year old knows where tractors and such are in Wal Mart. He "read" the box all the way home for the back hoe he decided that was enough.
Again thank you.

Tractor video
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 11 Post by kthompson

I don't have a fel but understand Murf's thought on the basket for a person. Try a manlift (one brand) for ride you may not forget.

There was a picture on the basket with bags in it for testing I assume. If you were going to use one you should be sure to fully test it with more weight then the person in the basket and all they would have in there with them. Depending on what they are doing they could be adding weight when in the air such as taking down something already mounting, adding more weight than you thought and possibly tipping.

You would never drive with a person in a raise basket unless you were on very solid and level and clear surface.

I have a friend that had a friend jump/fall out of fel years ago. Big insurance claim, both ankels crushed and problems still years later.

For years I worked for a company that mfg cranes with the option of personal bucket. Scary testing 70 feet in air. But, the bucket with about 500 pound load was way under safe limit on those units and the flex was unreal (to me any way).

A very cool web site
Operating and Attachments
Replies 10 Post by kthompson

You should fine it easy to check the prices for the cutter and box blade on the internet with many different companies such as Agri Supply or Northern Tool or Tractor Supply.

Look at the other post on prices and there is some very good general advice such as why the price will vary from one dealership to another.

One that I have seen was to be sure of what is being promised with the unit as you are purchasing it. Also be sure you are comfortable with the dealership, not just a salesman.

Kubota 7510 price check
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by kthompson

WTracy,<br>
I keep getting email for company selling such a book. I would suspect if you were to go on line and seach for it you could find it. Now, how reliable is it? I have no idea. <br>
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Wayne, <br>
Having made little purchase but some on ebay and more bidding I doubt you would see it sell at such a price. It is fun to find an item that has a low bid and then you place a bid and it then begins to run up with you. Just who is the other bidder? From days ago at horse auctions sometimes it is the sellers friend. I think bidding normally is for the seller due to emotions getting into it is only $10 more than my last bid which may have been way more than worth.<br>
It is also reported there is a lot of scams (different methods) in car sales on ebay. Just last week in my town the policy arrested two ladies for selling stolen merchandies on ebay. Stole too much from a business that did their own snooping and found it on ebay.<br>
If it is not local (for inspection and pickup) I would be very careful if you could not afford to loss what you bid.<br>
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We need to remember until you have a willing seller and a willing buyer the price does not matter.

BX 22 Price
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by kthompson

In reading and telling what I have done it got me to thinking why past tense and not present. There is another solution to leaves, a chainsaw. You can use this option in either of two methods,slowly or all at once way.
Some of this is meant to be humorous but it does work. If you don't beleive it try it. However, you may find some thinning works wonders. We have a few trees in our yard but the wind now is able to remove our leaves for us. Something that helps that is having a good cut lawn so the leaves will blow and not get hung up in the grass. In cutting where there are leaves I always cut with them being thrown back into cut path and that helps a lot even without a mulching kit. My only experience with a mulching kit was not an option I cared for.

Lawn Sweeper
Garden and Landscape
Replies 14 Post by kthompson

There are others who know this much better than me and they have not asked so I am probably way off base but: have your check your oil level? have you tried changing the oil? have no idea of the filter(s) on this tractor but have you cleaned or replaced them depending on which type they are?

3 pt hitch drop
John Deere Tractors
Replies 9 Post by kthompson

Like the way you figured the number of horses a certain size tractor owner should have. Which brings up a point that normaly creates thought and that is how many horsepower is a horse? Following that line how does hyd HP compare to gas or electric HP?

ManePoint New Horse Site
Website Operations Howto
Replies 18 Post by kthompson

Billys,
I suggest you give the dealership a lot of considersation also. The difference there will make you dislike a good tractor. Also, if that dealership were to close or change brands, where is next dealership. With some brands you will find yourself at the dealership for any and all parts.

Kubota 7510 gear vs mahindra 2015 gear
Kubota Tractors
Replies 15 Post by kthompson

I had a gas Dodge that also came with Michelins. They wore out very quickly. Talked with two Michelin dealers both said they were an OEM tire they could not get. Replaced them with Michelin and got very good service. Then replaced those with Uniroyal. Road stiffer but pulled much better in dirt. Steering responded better with the Uniroyal. Now, who owns Uniroyal? It is Michelin? It is some European company along with Goodrich. By the way one of those dealers is also Goodrich and he said they are the worse for picking up stuff into the tire. I have had that problem with Goodrichs on present pickup and had it with the Uniroyals also. I mean like broken wrenches and screwdrivers. He said he had no idea why but they were very bad for that.

replacement tires
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 23 Post by kthompson

Art has great advice. Be sure each is packaged the same. It pays to have all you can in writing. It just cuts down on confusion. Sales people make mistakes and they also leave. Even owners leave.

Ready to buy but how much should I pay
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by kthompson

Recently they have been sending me 2 to 4 per week. I think they are pushing buy Christmas gifts there as with their "it" ad on tv. I have no done it but what I have received I have no open but they say you can change your settings to where you will not receive them. But it is ebay with all their problems.

Ebay Alert Scams
Everything and Anything
Replies 5 Post by kthompson