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Few people cultivate gardens anymore. Most use a roto-tiller. <br>
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If you're planning to use a cultivator, we would assume the garden is hugh. Do you have the basic cultivator, shanks and some sweeps already? <br>
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What types of plants are planned? As an example with corn, once it has achieved a certain height you throw soil at the stalk so it gets support to help prevent it from blowing over in high winds. Care must be taken to stay away from the plant so the root system doesn't get sheared. Likewise, you hill up potatoes. Exposed potatoes turn green! Different plants require different row spacings because of their spread. Also depends if you wish to cram allot of stuff in the garden or space it out for growth.

need information about use of cultivators
Operating and Attachments
Replies 5 Post by yooperpete

I own 6 Cub Cadets which 4 of them are nearly 30 years old. Yes, they keep on running but there is always some maintenance. Even my oldest ones are worth atleast $1,000.00. JD models always sell for more than a Cadet or one of the other major brands. Mine are all garden tractors vs: lawn tractors <br>
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I would suggest going out and purchasing a new one at one of the big box stores which is just entry level. Another posibility is checking local newspapers for one that is nearly new and a step up in model for slightly higher quality.<br>
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Last year my neighbor who was 92 got another Sears.

Lawn Tractor recommendation
Garden and Landscape
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Murf:
Point well taken. I assumed he was just across the border or part way between here and Toronto.

Can I dig in the winter
Kubota Tractors
Replies 18 Post by yooperpete

Many people with bi-polar are normal at work and when away from home but act differently in familiar surroundings. Do you sit in with her at the Doctor's appointments?

tractor therapy
Everything and Anything
Replies 29 Post by yooperpete

Chevy has what I think is a 3500 duallie Duramax diesel with Allison trannie pulling a freight train in response to the Tundra ad boasting their Silverado "Truck of the Year" award. Where does it end and what is the public to believe as "truth". A close friend of mine has a Tocoma and was told it is a 1/2 ton truck. I told him it is a mid-size truck at best and he got all mad at me. Salesman told him it is a full size 1/2 ton truck. When I pulled my truck beside his,and told him this is full size he became aware of the difference. Anyway, he's from California!

Tundra Ad misconceptions
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 33 Post by yooperpete

I was toying with the idea of putting in a small bee spot in the corner of my farm. It being rowcrop farmland will probably not work out. The pesticides will kill them and there isn't that much clover, etc. in the area. It borders on two wooded areas while my pear trees would also help. I was going to do it more for toying around rather than harvesting honey. I go to a local orchard that has a country store with baked goods, honey,etc.

Any Beekeepers out there
Garden and Landscape
Replies 11 Post by yooperpete

I have sentimental feelings toward both of my country properties. The barn and farmhouse were purchased by my father from an aunt and uncle on my 10th birthday. It has 40 acres surrounding it that I won't ever sell. The other house is about a mile away and is on 1 3/4 acres and was built in 1969/70. That is the only piece left from the farm that has been in our family 150 years this year. An old shed remains with hinges dating back to 1903. So I know it is old. Still have out houses at both places.

Moving Day
Barns Pole Barns
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I skin them far enough to get the breasts and drumsticks. Momma splits the breast into two separate meals for two. Put it an a slow cooker for about 6-8 hours in cream of mushroom soup. Do the same for drumsticks but go about 8 hours.

21 Turkey Salute
Just For Fun Off Topic
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A bull barrel is a larger diameter for the full length. A regular barrel is slightly tapered on the O.D. getting smaller at the tip. The bull's larger size is to give better more accurate performance and is supposed to be less likely to flex from heat after you shoot several rounds or a clip through it in a row. In my opinion, unless you are into competition shooting or desire to shoot holes in a dime at 50-100 yards it is not necessary. The gun will weigh another pound or two more. I think it would be more realistic for use on more long range ammo setups like on a .223 or .22-250.<br>
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A carbine has a slightly shorter barrel for easy of carry. As a beginner, either of the guns will be more accurate than you are. When going to the nth degree of sophistication, a longer barrel will give you slightly better performance (usually an increase in velocity and energy but will be minimal in that short of a distance variation) and because of the length that you are aiming through with open sights, better results can be achieved. There is a limit to the gains. In your situation, either model is going to be fine.<br>
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Some combinations of bull barrel and longer length make it heavy at the front and doesn't balance well. I would suggest going to a gun shop that has several models to chose from and pulling them up to your shoulder and peek through the sights to determine if it feels good. Some guns feel awkward by just a few inches in barrel length, etc.<br>
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The extra muzzle weight also helps to keep the tip down for faster target acquisition between rapid fire shots. Not that much recoil from a .22 but we are talking very minor differences.

22 RIFLE
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 34 Post by yooperpete

For planting a garden, I use a homemade device that looks basically like a "T"-frame. I manually pull it through the garden. It is constructed of 1 1/4" schedule 40 pipe. Another T is welded on the long leg (about 4-5 foot long) of the T frame to form a handle that is about a foot wide (1" schedule 40). On the upper cross bar of the "T" on one side a smaller pipe fits inside another (1" schedule 40). Several holes and a cross bolt go thru this. At the ends of this cross bar another pipe goes downward about a foot and on each end is a small cultivator shovel about 2 1/2" wide. With each pull as you manually drag it through the garden you get 2 scratches. I get the first row straight. Then by going over one of the original scratches, you get a single parallel row with each pass. Using the telescopic style frame allows you versatility in planting, like 26", 36" or 48" row spacings. I vary the width depending upon the spread of the bush. Onions usually 26", corn 36", squash, pickles & melons, etc. 48" or more.

Remember when planting, you do not want to plant your seeds too deep! To cover them back up, I use the back side of a heavy duty landscraping rake to lightly cover them without packing.

If you are planting potatoes, they will need to be deeper. You can purchase a single point subsoiler from TSC or any farm retail store outlet for under $100.00.

JD 2320 - What attachment makes garden like rows
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by yooperpete

Usually a coyote or fox will run at a glimpse of a human and generally you won't see them unless you catch them by surprise.

Coyote Hunting ~~~ Me
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 30 Post by yooperpete

Earthworks:
Life isn't so bad back here in Michigan. When you get a chance head up toward the North along the eastern coastline and make a stop in Augres. There is a little Irish bar there called Dunleavies. Remember St. Paddy's is coming on the 17th. Their house soup is a mean "Cajun Crab and Cheese" that makes your mouth water for a little something cool to put the fire out. They have Michelob Light on tap in frosted Mugs. Life is good for those that take the time to enjoy it!

Back to the hinterland -- Rankee s Good ol boy membership
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 17 Post by yooperpete

Renting a Ditchwitch that only cuts a narrow swath is the fastest way to do it. Some also have an attachment to feed the waterline at the same time.

I have a homemade subsoiler that requires a Big tractor to pull it thru. It is category 2 three point mounted to a 6x6 box frame. Mounted on it are 2 x 6 beams that extend vertically downward about 2 1/2 feet. The bottom is cut at a 15 to 30 degree angle from the horizontal with the point going forward. On the bottom of that is a 1/2" thick x 3" wide x 8" long plate welded to the bottom. The leading edge sticks out about an 1". This shoe at the bottom causes it to suck itself into the ground. We had 2 prongs going into the ground to dig up tee roots. If you weld sideplate wings to it, you will have room to uncoil your water lines behind the prongs before the dirt falls back in.

Must be another way trenching
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by yooperpete

As Harvey has said, overfull has that same indication.

Another one is if you mow on uneven ground perpendicular to the slope (i.e. the tip or tilt factor). I do that allot and most of my Kohler 17 and 18's have blow by - all 6 of them matter of fact. It is not that bad to be a problem. Also if the gas is too rich and all doesn't combust, it washes down the cylinder walls, causing it to be overfull. I get that in winter months from the carb icing up.

New rings for a kohler engine
Garden and Landscape
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Has anybody bought and used this machine? It will do intricate 3d carving and handle boards up to 14 1/2" wide and 5" thick. It costs about $1,900.00 and looks like you can download 3d scroll work and other things like logos, , name tags, etc. It is called out as 0921754 in my latest Craftsman ower and handtool catalog on the back cover.

Craftsman Compucarve 3d woodworking machine
Home Improvement
Replies 2 Post by yooperpete

I use a combination of FEL and rear blade for snow removal. The rear blade is only good for about 8-10" for a single pass otherwise it gets too heavy for the tractor and will push the tractor sideways unless you have a large CUT like 45 or more HP. If you try to skim the top, the tractor will get stuck trying to drive through 8-12" of loose snow while pushing an angled blade full of snow off the top.

I generally use the FEL for most of the snow removal and push the snow at diagonals from the direction of the driveway widening it such to allow for snow to drift back in before bothering the actual driveway.

You can also pile it high for the kids to build igloos and slide ramps.

I leave a little of the snow on the drive and make a final or final passes with the bucket slightly tipped to clear the drive and deposit this at driveway turnarounds. That way any driveway stones that impregnant into the snow will thaw and drop on the driveway and not require raking in the spring.

Going off course here, Stihl makes a powered broom and combo mini-rototiller that rakes up the stones when you make a blunder by going too deep or when the county throws stones all over your lawn at the edge of the road. This broom (rubber paddle) has about an 18-24" width and works real good.

Considering a Jump to a 4310
John Deere Tractors
Replies 36 Post by yooperpete

Typically, you will hear some snapping and cracking sounds if the differential lock is engaged and you are doing some turning. It should only be locked when going straight.

What feels like it needs to be continually stepped on to keep it engaged, could still be engaged and not releasing. I don't use mine frequently and the shaft passing through a pilot bushing where you step on it gets rusty keeping it engaged. It then needs to be either oiled or greased so it moves freely. Disassembly may be necessary. I don't have your model of tractor but all designs appear to be similar from what I've seen.

Rear differential Lock
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by yooperpete

We bend Lexan at our shop frequently using a brake. You don't need to heat it if you are doing a 45 or 90 degree bend. When room temperature you only get one shot at it and need to slightly go beyond the angle since it has some springback. You can't roll it to make a curved surface or bend a large radius in it at the bend. Sometimes it does break for no apparent reason. Heat may help you do some more exotic bends, etc. - haven't tried it myself.

Yes it is soft. Lexan like Plexiglass are tradenames. Lexan is commonly the material used on Bug Shields and have lots of give and flex capabilities even in a broad temperature range. You do need to smooth all corners and edges to avoid a place for a crack to start.

How to cut Plexiglass
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
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Hardwood:
Hope you have a fast recovery and didn't have anything serious!

New Laptop
Everything and Anything
Replies 27 Post by yooperpete

On our hunting property the trails are all built up and diked for drainage. I'd run the trails the easiest way possible cutting the least. Cut the trees flush in the area of the path and come in with a dozer and tilt the blade building the area up for good drainage. Otherwise in no time your ripping up the trails if it gets wet.

Snaking the trail gives you lots more distance. I'd get bored just driving over 100 acres in no time. You will also scare all the critters out with all the noise.

100-acres with ATV trails--best way to do on 3rd growth forest
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
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