Razorback 1,035 #226 Posted June 9, 2020 Your picture of the scope made me think: I used to use an oscilloscope every day. I still have a scope, but it's up in the attic...... a Tektronics 475A. Ahhhhhh, the good ol' days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #227 Posted June 10, 2020 Spent yesterday up at the farm replacing purlins on the back wall of the silage pits. Well rotted after 30+ yrs. Also made some bracketry for a couple of sleepers on top of the wall between the back doors. Hopefully prevent the wall boards getting damaged with the buck rake. Today's a wash out. Constant rain and to last till early hours tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #228 Posted June 10, 2020 Done. Ready for delivery installation and paint. 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #229 Posted June 11, 2020 Committed murder. For weeks now we've been pestered with a couple of big crows and a pair of magpies. Pinch the scraps and old bread put out for the birds and try to raid the small birds nest boxes. We have a big willow tree out by the pond, about 30ft high. I noticed what could be a nest just shy of the top. This morning I spotted what could be something in it. Later in the morning, from the kitchen window I saw two crows and two magpies having a barney over the nest. Grabbing one of my shotguns and a couple of cartridges, I quietly went outside, unnoticed by the squabbling birds. BANG! BANG! Result? Perforated nest and whatever was in there. One definitely demised crow lying in the pond reeds. Only seen one magpie since. I assume the other one and the other crow are somewhere dying of lead poisoning. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,415 #230 Posted June 11, 2020 We're out in the country so we don't get the urban or city pest birds like starlings, pigeons, gulls. Rodents on the other hand.... Let's just say it was a banner year for chipmunk population. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #231 Posted June 11, 2020 20200611_090955.mp4 It's been like The Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom around here today. 20200611_114715.mp4 20200611_100924.mp4 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,608 #232 Posted June 11, 2020 I Had a bit of machining time, milling an aluminium PTO brake bracket for Fred. I used a piece of alloy angle to base it on and I'm using a brake pad from an old pedal cycle disc brake. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,415 #234 Posted June 11, 2020 @AMC RULES You reminded me. This little adorable creature was at a job site yesterday when I showed up... 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,607 #235 Posted June 11, 2020 I had to take my truck in for repairs today..... wonder whats this is all going to cost...... ughhhhh. Turned the key the other day and nothing. All day I tried it... nothing.... check battery connections.... checked starter connections ... nothing. Tried it again in the evening and it fired right up. I dont want to get stranded anywhere so I figure I take to the shop. I get there and they asked if I had an appointment. I said no. They said well maybe they can get it in Wednesday. Today is Thursday. What happened to the days you bring your vehicle in one day its fixed the next. So I had to name drop and they said they would see what they could do. So right now I am stuck home with no transportation till who knows when. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,608 #236 Posted June 12, 2020 Spent a wet day tinkering in the shop. Finished the PTO brake and just need to see how it performs when I can get Fred outside. Also ordered a load of bits to have a go at making my own exhaust silencer. Hoping that I can come up with something that will make Fred a bit quieter and move the exhaust outlet down lower. I will see what develops as I get underway. I'm going to look at making a threaded end plate for the silencer box so that I can dismantle it and experiment with filling materials etc. Watch this space. Mick 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #237 Posted June 12, 2020 Figured out what I want to do when I grow up... 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,608 #238 Posted June 14, 2020 I did a little more work on the PTO brake... it fits fine and set at the 12 thou gap in the manual it works just great. Obviously I have no deck fitted but at present it stops the PTO bell from spinning when the engine stops. Mick 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,415 #239 Posted June 14, 2020 On 6/12/2020 at 3:43 PM, pullstart said: Figured out what I want to do when I grow up Best not wait that long. I'm older 'n you and I ain't never no way growing up. I tried being an adult for awhile and quite frankly it sucked. I've reverted back a few years. Life's much better now. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,415 #240 Posted June 14, 2020 Meeha/mirror took Trina and I for a 7+ mile walk in the mountains yesterday. Met some friends to accompany us. First big hike of the year and we were super happy to be out. Beautiful forest to the east side of Evans notch in Maine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #241 Posted June 14, 2020 Yesterday was youngest Grandson’s first Birthday.Spent the whole day with family and being driven around by Grandchildren just enjoying a glorious day and the beautiful future of the family. IMG_4146.MOV IMG_4145.MOV IMG_4143.MOV IMG_4142.MOV IMG_4141.MOV IMG_4139.MOV 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #242 Posted June 14, 2020 Done a bit of clearing up for a neighbour. Cut a some sieves down a couple of weeks ago, with the C-81 and finger bar. Today my neighbour and I gathered them up ready to burn. Thought I'd give the Black Horse some exercise, as it hadn't been run for a couple of months at least. Was rather reluctant to start, but eventually we went next door with trailer in tow. In the field the Black Horse started acting up. Would run and idle fine, but if shut down would be hesitant to restart. Took it home and got the Sears/Roper for trailer duty. Lost count of the trailer loads, but quite a few. Photo's of last load. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #243 Posted June 14, 2020 Spent all day down in the forward void space (basically a tank that never gets liquid in it) chipping rust and wire brushing it. Not the most fun you can have, that's for sure! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #244 Posted June 14, 2020 Put a tractor in a box.... 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #245 Posted June 15, 2020 Launched the rescue boat so we could replace some of the bow visor rubber. The bow for is cracked open just enough in the photograph to get in and do the job. Weather in Aberdeen a little drab. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #246 Posted June 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Dan.gerous said: The bow for is cracked open just enough in the photograph to get in and do the job. Just remember to close it before you set sail. Mowed green and verges before the threatened rain arrives. Can hear the thunder in the distance. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #247 Posted June 15, 2020 10 minutes ago, Stormin said: Just remember to close it before you set sail. Mowed green and verges before the threatened rain arrives. Can hear the thunder in the distance. Good point, better go check! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #248 Posted June 15, 2020 Moved a few things around... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,415 #249 Posted June 15, 2020 5 hours ago, Stormin said: Mowed green and verges before the threatened rain arrives. Can hear the thunder in the distance Nice timing Norm 4 hours ago, Dan.gerous said: Good point, better go check! Oh boy.... I got to mess around with the crane today which I don't get to do anywhere near often enough. Looks like I'll be back in the big beast tomorrow as well. I know there's a rule about showing pictures but that would be against OSHA compliance so just trust me. Crane. Truck. Fun. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #250 Posted June 16, 2020 3 hours ago, pullstart said: Moved a few things around... came home dreading the idea of 5 gallon cans filling this behemoth... come home to find grandpa’s truck in the drive with a blown brake line. We struck a deal. I fix his truck, I borrow it to fill up the dozer. With his transfer system! Winning! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
