ebinmaine 67,508 #7751 Posted November 18, 2020 50 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: On 9/17/2020 at 7:55 AM, pullstart said: Yep... My last boss at a real day job told me “if you want to find an easy way to do something, hire a lazy guy.” I guess that was me he was talking about? Nothing wrong with being frugal I've told many many people over the years: There's a fine line between laziness and efficiency and I ride that line!!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #7752 Posted November 18, 2020 @8ntruck sounds like you may be going sewing machine shopping with the other half soon..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #7753 Posted November 18, 2020 WOO HOO! Done with the RJ resto today. Opted to paint the steering shaft after installation in the tractor. 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,004 #7754 Posted November 18, 2020 27 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: @8ntruck sounds like you may be going sewing machine shopping with the other half soon..... She has been wanting one of those big frame quilting machines..... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7755 Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) On 11/5/2020 at 4:15 AM, ebinmaine said: I like it. Of course with a new implement you can justify a new tractor purchase. Absolutely! I wish this was pointed out more often! Edited November 19, 2020 by DennisThornton 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7756 Posted November 18, 2020 On 11/4/2020 at 10:26 PM, 8ntruck said: I got the welder out this afternoon and made some progress on my de-thatcher attachment. Here is a picture of the 3rd fitting. Lift linkage and gage wheels, and some trimming for clearances yet to go. I intend to build similar but I'll call mine a front rake, for small limbs and such (locusts and oak!). I think mine will mount to a front blade frame so I can raise and lower and I just saw one that had grade wheels so I think I'll add those as well. Nice project and I think there is a need for such! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #7757 Posted November 19, 2020 44 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: She has been wanting one of those big frame quilting machines..... You should explain to her that we all need Wheelhorse seats. For a fee of course. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #7758 Posted November 19, 2020 2 hours ago, DennisThornton said: This could benefit from a few words. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #7759 Posted November 19, 2020 I still want one Ritchie.... thanks for reopening an old wound and stuffing salt in it! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #7760 Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) it’s all Dennis’ fault Edited November 19, 2020 by 19richie66 1 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7761 Posted November 19, 2020 49 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: What a find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #7762 Posted November 19, 2020 I'm thinkin one of those Westons beefed up would make an awesome ice fishing rig right Dan? 48 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: it’s all Dennis’ fault Yah you need to knock it off Dennis .... putting too many ideas in my head! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #7763 Posted November 19, 2020 6 minutes ago, WHX24 said: I'm thinkin one of those Westons beefed up would make an awesome ice fishing rig right Dan? Yah you need to knock it off Dennis .... putting too many ideas in my head! I still have the yanmar diesel that needs a home and have been studying how to put at least a 2-3” lift and 25” tall tires on it. Luckily I have the other (Weston) sitting out there begging to be messed with. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,004 #7764 Posted November 19, 2020 1 hour ago, DennisThornton said: I intend to build similar but I'll call mine a front rake, for small limbs and such (locusts and oak!). I think mine will mount to a front blade frame so I can raise and lower and I just saw one that had grade wheels so I think I'll add those as well. Nice project and I think there is a need for such! I'm planning to be able to raise and lower this with a linkage similar to that used on snow throwers. I am currently working on gage wheels for it. Planning on having a height adjustment for the tines that will range from 1/4" below ground to 1" above ground. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #7765 Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) All it's needing now is fire in the hole. One months worth of my "free" time sitting there! Edited November 19, 2020 by AMC RULES 4 8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,562 #7766 Posted November 19, 2020 Wow. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #7767 Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) Beautiful machine. Great work! But did anyone else notice? It's not obvious, see if you can find it... Edited November 19, 2020 by echris 2 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7768 Posted November 19, 2020 11 hours ago, 8ntruck said: I'm planning to be able to raise and lower this with a linkage similar to that used on snow throwers. I am currently working on gage wheels for it. Planning on having a height adjustment for the tines that will range from 1/4" below ground to 1" above ground. Looking forward to seeing your progress! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,243 #7769 Posted November 19, 2020 13 hours ago, 8ntruck said: She has been wanting one of those big frame quilting machines..... I managed to dodge a bullet when it came to a Long Arm machine. A lady who does custom quilting opened a shop that rents time on programmable long arm machines that run about $ 20,000 plus upkeep. The cost to rent the machine is only $ 100 an hour and most quilts take less than two hours. Can't beat the price and that means we don't have to give up the guest bedroom. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #7770 Posted November 19, 2020 11 hours ago, AMC RULES said: One months worth of my "free" time sitting there! Be two years of my free time there! Lookin good tho Madge Good eye Chris... looks like Madge was rolling the dice on this project! BTW can't tell from Chris's zoom but they have these nifty stem protectors for cleaning up those often rusted out stem holes when tubing. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081K76RDR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #7771 Posted November 19, 2020 What’s free time? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,661 #7772 Posted November 19, 2020 17 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: What’s free time? That's when you steal time from every thing else you should be doing. 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,889 #7773 Posted November 19, 2020 @953 nut *ONLY*? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,243 #7774 Posted November 20, 2020 6 hours ago, pullstart said: @953 nut *ONLY*? $ 100 an hour to rent a $ 20,000 machine that we would only use a dozen times a year is way better than owning it. Didn't you rent the dozer you used to clear a field a few months back? You should have bought it! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,049 #7775 Posted November 20, 2020 23 hours ago, AMC RULES said: All it's needing now is fire in the hole. One months worth of my "free" time sitting there! Awesome! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
