8ntruck 7,004 #2051 Posted May 15, 2021 @ebinmaine - amazing how stable that bar oil jug/peavey/log roller combination appears to be..... We got back to our 'primary location' in Michigan today. My neighbor at the lakefront had a tree guy into take down one of his trees. I had asked him to have the guy take out one of my trees that was in poor shape when he was here. I've now got about 20' of oak log in my yard needing processing. Going to haveto get that old Mini Mac 16 chain saw running again. That oak log is too much for my battery powered Black & Decker chain saw. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,795 #2052 Posted May 16, 2021 Still time for one more thing today..... 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,795 #2053 Posted May 16, 2021 (edited) 2inch pvc, 1 male and 1 female threaded adapter, and a 2" coupler. Coupler is the donor for a custom 3/8 spacer. Cut 3/8 or so off the end of the coupler, put it on the threaded portion, this keeps the NPT threads from gettin tight too soon! Throw it on a 4x4 rim! Edited May 16, 2021 by Wheel Horse 3D 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,624 #2054 Posted May 16, 2021 Sitting at breakfast we saw a falcon on the field opposite having just taken a pigeon. This is him. Or her. Peregrine falcon, pretty rare for our area as we have no tall buildings around where they nest. First one I've ever seen. When it had done feeding I collected the pigeon. It was a racer and I managed to contact the owner who was from a place called Oswestry, 150 miles away or so. The bird had been released from Frome in Somerset and went missing yesterday. He was an old guy and despite being upset at the loss of his bird he was very thankful for me letting him know what had happened to it. Kind of a bitter sweet experience as I was thrilled to see such a beautiful bird but also sad at the loss of a prized racing pigeon. Nature is a fickle old mistress. Mick 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,497 #2055 Posted May 16, 2021 18 minutes ago, Mickwhitt said: Nature is a fickle old mistress Quite true. IMHO: The sooner one learns to adapt and live WITH the surroundings instead of trying to change them, the sooner one can reach happiness and efficiency in life. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #2056 Posted May 16, 2021 6 hours ago, Mickwhitt said: The bird had been released from Frome in Somerset and went missing yesterday. I think the pigeon had over shot a bit on it's way home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,574 #2057 Posted May 16, 2021 A fellow Mafia member decided that life as he knew it just wasn't worth it any more, so the poor sap went & got hitched. @WHX24 and I were in attendance to give our condolences. To help cheer the new groom up a mini tractor show and some cruising was on the schedule for the after party. The groom parked 17 of his toys out front plus there were 12 more tractors there that 3 of us mafia member brought to the festivities. A picture of the line up that Jim & I brought. 2 10 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,174 #2058 Posted May 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Achto said: The groom parked 17 of his toys out front Is the new Bride also addicted ? 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #2059 Posted May 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, Achto said: A fellow Mafia member decided that life as he knew it just wasn't worth it any more, so the poor sap went & got hitched. @WHX24 and I were in attendance to give our condolences. To help cheer the new groom up a mini tractor show and some cruising was on the schedule for the after party. The groom parked 17 of his toys out front plus there were 12 more tractors there that 3 of us mafia member brought to the festivities. A picture of the line up that Jim & I brought. Let us know when the fire sale is! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #2060 Posted May 16, 2021 Seat looks comfy! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,497 #2061 Posted May 16, 2021 1 hour ago, squonk said: Seat looks comfy! Meant to ask about that. Boat seat maybe? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,497 #2062 Posted May 16, 2021 Got this BEAST of a gen-set from @Stepney awhile ago. Been setting in the utility trailer since. We need the trailer for next weekend so we finally took a few minutes of VERY hard work and weaseled it down to the shed. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,574 #2063 Posted May 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Is the new Bride also addicted ? Reluctant but coming around. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,574 #2064 Posted May 16, 2021 3 hours ago, squonk said: Let us know when the fire sale is! Would you be interested in the Massey Ferguson's, Snapper's, Moto Mower's, or the choice AMF? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,174 #2065 Posted May 16, 2021 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Boat seat maybe? Sure is, and it is comfy Mike. The PO did a nice job cutting the back down to a good height. It still flips down for easy mounting...and even the right color. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #2066 Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) And I was the only one ther with a plow!?! Whats up with that??? Looks like Dan fingered out how to use the panoramic on his new phone... what's worse is he taught my missus how to use hers! Gotta admit was an impressive line up with only three collections present. Our hostess with the mostess had a real nice restoed 1855 Massey labeled Snapper with a 22 Predator in it for a repo. Dan and I both got seat time! What a beast! He also has a Massey-Harris H & M he cranked up for us. Edited May 17, 2021 by WHX24 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #2067 Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) Hey @Achto check out what I got in the mail for east bound and down loaded up and truckin! Does the 520 mean we have to take a 520 out!?! Edited May 17, 2021 by WHX24 2 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,795 #2068 Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) Got some goodies in the mail yesterday..Mrs handed me the envelope today and first thing she says is."Where's mine?"..so i guess another paypal payment comin up! Edited May 17, 2021 by Wheel Horse 3D 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,574 #2069 Posted May 17, 2021 41 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Does the 520 mean we have to take a 520 out!?! Gee do you know any one that has one that we can take??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,750 #2070 Posted May 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Achto said: Would you be interested in the Massey Ferguson's, Snapper's, Moto Mower's, or the choice AMF? Well since the guy got hitched, sound like there may be fresh meat on the ground. I'm in on any Moto Mower, MF8e, Porter Cable parts, 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #2071 Posted May 17, 2021 Last week I decided it was time to give the old garage shop a facelift. New neighbors next door cleared some wooded area and now it's visible to one and all, and was looking sorta 'ghetto'. After the English Ivy was ripped down, pressure washed, and some repairs to the stucco. Next, a fresh coat of paint color that closely matches the siding of the house: Guess I better do something about those windows too. Lotsa rot! here's what remains of the one on the left after removal. GOOD GLASS! 1/4" thick tempered! Those windows are 48W x 18H So I raided my lumber stash and found some rails and stiles that I saved from old bi-fold closet doors. REALLY NICE clear pine tight grain. Did a little cutting and milling and ended up with a pretty darn nice new sash to put the glass into Dry fitting on the radial arm saw table: And finally, the Wheel Horse glue up bench. The glass is laid in to square the sash and on wax paper so it don't stick 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,497 #2072 Posted May 17, 2021 5 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: Last week I decided it was time to give the old garage shop a facelift Looking forward to the "done" pics. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #2073 Posted May 17, 2021 9 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: 'm in on any Moto Mower, He's got some dandies Jim... I asked her if she was gonna get handcuffed to the stove and she said no... other way around so I threw the ball & chain on one of his tractors.... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #2074 Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Looking forward to the "done" pics. Sure enough! I'll post progress as I move along. I found a couple more of those bi-fold louvered doors in the pile that I haven't yet disassembled. They look like prime candidates to cut down and make some nice window shutters from! I love repurposing old stuff ! Every time I do, it's a new opportunity to say to SWMBO; "See, I told you there was a reason I was saving that ! " Also in the plan is a proper 'soffit' under the roof line. (It will be straighter than my scribbles ! ) Edited May 17, 2021 by Jeff-C175 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,795 #2075 Posted May 17, 2021 12 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: So I raided my lumber stash GASP!!!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
