ebinmaine 67,696 #76 Posted January 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Handy Don said: Fairly sure that some quantum theory holds that you can know how many attachments you have or how many tractors but cannot know both at the same time or where any of them are at any given time. Pretty useless theory, I guess. 28 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: Can't actually quantify those, only predict WHERE they might be at any particular moment. Somethin' ta do with the reason I can't find a flippin' tape measure when I need one. I have several..... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #77 Posted January 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Somethin' ta do with the reason I can't find a flippin' tape measure when I need one. I have several..... Why is that? I have 30 tape rules but I can't prove it! I could never get all of them in one photo! I even have a pocket tape that I'm supposed to carry with me at ALL times and half the time I can't find it! What to do... 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #78 Posted January 20, 2021 21 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Before I could push the clutch, I was thrown back on the tongue of the trailer and the tractor was upside down on top of me. Luckily with me acting as a cushion between the tractor and the trailer, the newly restored Commando 8 didn't suffer any damage. I also healed up in a couple days. you have all the fun ! I've had a few close calls - but nothing like that ... whew 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #79 Posted January 20, 2021 21 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Every tractor I buy, hydro or gear drive, is chained to a tree and tested to be sure they can spin the tires. "Honey - the man looking at the tractor is trying to pull the poplar tree out of the ground - are you selling the tree also ?" I've heard about tree huggers - but this is extreme ! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #80 Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) 31 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Somethin' ta do with the reason I can't find a flippin' tape measure when I need one. I have several..... just like wheel horse tractors - you can never (ever) have too many tape measures ! we have a bunch of tape measures - in the garage, basement, on shelves near the kitchen, in one bedroom ... in each car - in console and in trunk when I see a nice one cheap - I grab it - same with utility knives and scissors grew tired of searching for them so I countered with quantity ! Edited January 20, 2021 by tom2p 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,202 #81 Posted January 20, 2021 21 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Before I could push the clutch, I was thrown back on the tongue of the trailer and the tractor was upside down on top of me. Luckily with me acting as a cushion between the tractor and the trailer, the newly restored Commando 8 didn't suffer any damage. I also healed up in a couple days. I now have front hitches on a couple tractors that I use to move heavy trailers, but only on the level and I always keep the trailer tongue dolly wheel locked in the down position and just clearing the ground. No more back flips with the front hitches and it is easier to see when pushing trailers into tight areas. That sounds a bit frightening,glad to hear you were ok Ed. I like the 417 with the front hitch with the rear Kwik-Way weight box loaded up for moving trailers around when needed. 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #82 Posted January 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, tom2p said: just like wheel horse tractors - you can never (ever) have too many tape measures ! we have a bunch of tape measures - in the garage, basement, on shelves near the kitchen, in one bedroom ... in each car - in console and in trunk when I see a nice one cheap - I grab it - same with utility knives and scissors grew tired of searching for them so I countered with quantity ! After years of buying tape rules, even though I can't produce much evidence I usually can produce at least one without too much wasted time. Certainly not perfect, but I suppose progress. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #83 Posted January 20, 2021 27 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: After years of buying tape rules, even though I can't produce much evidence I usually can produce at least one without too much wasted time. Certainly not perfect, but I suppose progress. also kept a 100 ft measure in my car at one time used it to measure baseball field dimensions etc ... marked off the outfield to determine length of hits 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #84 Posted January 20, 2021 36 minutes ago, tom2p said: also kept a 100 ft measure in my car at one time used it to measure baseball field dimensions etc ... marked off the outfield to determine length of hits Well, we've certainly gone off target but honestly, I think we did a pretty good job of covering the OP topic, so... For years I carried a travelers wheel and a 100ft to measure buildings. Not even sure where the travelers wheel is now... Perhaps time for a new thread? Where to all the tape rules go? With the single socks? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #85 Posted January 20, 2021 And 1 tractor for pulling the kids around... never mind the plow! Peruse facebook, or Craigslist for cheap tractors... this one I got (minus the plow, seat, chains..) just tractor... for $100 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #86 Posted January 20, 2021 Bargains are out there! Not so much when you need one... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,132 #87 Posted January 20, 2021 https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/classifieds/for-sale/ You SHOULD be able to get the best deal here on RedSquare, from another member, on the particular model and implements you're looking for. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/classifieds/wanted/ 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racerjohnbf 130 #88 Posted January 20, 2021 17 hours ago, DennisThornton said: Well, we've certainly gone off target but honestly, I think we did a pretty good job of covering the OP topic, so... No worries on the derail, it was entertaining lol. And yes lots of useful info already given. Thanks! 7 hours ago, AHS said: Peruse facebook, or Craigslist for cheap tractors... this one I got (minus the plow, seat, chains..) just tractor... for $100 That was a good deal! I'm looking there and already have my brother on the lookout for one sitting around somewhere. 6 hours ago, AMC RULES said: You SHOULD be able to get the best deal here on RedSquare, from another member, on the particular model and implements you're looking for. Thanks I hadn't even thought of posting in wanted section here. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,696 #89 Posted January 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, racerjohnbf said: No worries on the derail John old buddy old pal. It's possible certain members of this forum may have a slight tendency to go off track every once in a great while.... Or.... Pretty much on nearly every single thread..... 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #90 Posted January 20, 2021 58 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: John old buddy old pal. It's possible certain members of this forum may have a slight tendency to go off track every once in a great while.... Or.... Pretty much on nearly every single thread..... Um.. yup..this one!! Oh well!!😀 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,922 #91 Posted January 20, 2021 I saw @stevasaurus today! He even had pants and shoes on! Socks were questionable though... 1 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,696 #92 Posted January 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, pullstart said: I saw @stevasaurus today! He even had pants and shoes on! Socks were questionable though... Pants?? Musta been COLD 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,767 #93 Posted January 20, 2021 I did not have socks on. but I did have a number of rulers laying around. I even have a digital ruler...with a dead battery. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #94 Posted January 20, 2021 30 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: I did not have socks on. but I did have a number of rulers laying around. I even have a digital ruler...with a dead battery. To measure the Socks??? 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,696 #95 Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, stevasaurus said: I did not have socks on. but I did have a number of rulers laying around. I even have a digital ruler...with a dead battery. I'm almost afraid of the answer but I have to ask. What? Exactly. Is a DEAD digital ruler good for? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,767 #96 Posted January 20, 2021 Do not be afraid...the ruler still works as a ruler...you just have to read it instead of it telling you what the measurement is. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,696 #97 Posted January 20, 2021 19 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: Do not be afraid...the ruler still works as a ruler...you just have to read it instead of it telling you what the measurement is. Oh no no. I can't handle that. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #98 Posted January 21, 2021 12 hours ago, stevasaurus said: Do not be afraid...the ruler still works as a ruler...you just have to read it instead of it telling you what the measurement is. 4 pages on ‘looking for my horse... which model’... and this?! 😎😎 let’s keep the train running!!😁 (aka just like a kohler K) 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,696 #99 Posted January 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, AHS said: train I like trains 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,922 #100 Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I like trains I’ve piloted a plane, never engineered a train. But I like ‘em too. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
