Good morning!!!!

[lostcreekranch]

Maybe i shouldn't have planted a garage so close to the tree. Lol

Yeah, there’s that too.

 

[wngsprd]

Another issue we discussed was planting an appropriately sized tree for a specific location.

This site is specific to Texas but perhaps you can find something similar for your area of MD? Do you have County Extension agents?

Texas Tree Selector

Our Extension Agents, now called Texas Agri-Life, are a great resource for us “country kids”.

Edit: You might have a chance of saving tree by completely removing the left leader in your picture, the one closest to house. Like the other tree, it will take a few years for the tree to balance itself out.

I'd be worried about roots as the tree ages...I believe maples like this will develop surface roots that may cause a problem

 

[ronjhall]

Got filter installed on Kubota. Then remembered I had a new seat for JD mower stored in barn loft. Got it installed on mower. My back is going to thank me every time I use it from now on. The JD seat shocks were completely wore out. New one sure makes the ride better.
Got all tools cleaned and put away. Still have 10 gallons of used oil to return to Walmart and TSC.
Storm moved in about 4:00 pm. Not too bad. But the MSU in East Lansing was postponed until sometime after 5:30. From the looks of radar that may be to soon.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

I got a lot of shredding done. But the blades were so dull, they were the prime reason for the PTO clutch and PTO shaft clutch having problems. I was going to pull the bushhog off and stand it up to grind/sharpen the blades, but had trouble getting the driveshaft off the PTO shaft. Had to remove the big spring that holds the ball retention collar, remove the balls, and still had to tap it off. Got a file on the tractor's shaft to debur the high spots caused by the balls. Then I lost a ball. So I went to the deere house to get a ball and one of my favorite parts guys offered me a $42 per blade price for new blades. So I bought 2 new blades, a new retention ball and headed home with a bit of worry in the back of my mind. Folks, if you haven't ever changed out Bush Hog blades on a 286 shredder, I would recommend you ask your dealer what they would charge to do it. It is NOT an easy task. This is my 3rd or 4th time to change theses and I keep telling myself that NEXT time, I'm going to pay to have it done. Well, next time was yesterday... To do it, you will need a large amount of brute strength, fair amount of tools, at least one, 5 lb sledge, and a bottle of Advil. It takes a 5 or 6 foot cheater, 3/4" breaking bar on the 1 11/16" socket to start. My 3/4" blue point Snap on impact wouldn't even come close to breaking the nuts loose. Maybe if I had a really big airline and about 175psi....But getting the nuts off isn't the hardest thing. Getting the keyed, pressed in, BushHog blade bolts out is a chore.... Once you have the bushhog raised on safe jack stands, you have to put something under the blade or adjacent stump jumper like a 4 x 4 cut to length, to shore it up from the bottom while you hammer the bolts downward. This is where the 5 lb sledge comes in handy. I also have a really large 3lb ball peen to place over the bolt to use as something to hammer on, holding it by the handle. This operation, will make you curse. Also, put on some ear protection to keep the Advil necessity to a minimum. Once you get the bolts driven out, clean them up with a wire wheel and I like to put some anti sieze on them (for next time ).

My daughter has her friend over and they are making pancakes for breakfast. A real comedy show. Hopefully they get fed. Coffee on the way. More shredding today after I adjust the Bush hog drive shaft clutch a bit tighter. Might be time for some new springs, clutch plates, and bolts. Another hunerd dollars...Why does everything hundred dollar one nearly to death or so it seems?

Sounds like you're a good candidate for a flail mower. No big rusty bolts to deal with, just lots of hammer blades on short pieces of chain to replace, but at least there's nothing hanging over your head when you're working on it. I've removed, sharpened, and reinstalled the blades on my 60" Bushog "shredder", and my little Snap-On 1/2" drive impact gun loosened the nuts easily. The spritzes of Kroil I used on them the day before probably helped, too. But that Bushog has sat unused since I purchased the flail, so I should probably sell it...

 

[lostcreekranch]

Sounds like you're a good candidate for a flail mower. No big rusty bolts to deal with, just lots of hammer blades on short pieces of chain to replace, but at least there's nothing hanging over your head when you're working on it. I've removed, sharpened, and reinstalled the blades on my 60" Bushog "shredder", and my little Snap-On 1/2" drive impact gun loosened the nuts easily. The spritzes of Kroil I used on them the day before probably helped, too. But that Bushog has sat unused since I purchased the flail, so I should probably sell it...

I use Fluid Film on mine day before. No problems and I have the HF 1/2” Earthquake impact.

1/2 in. Aluminum Air Impact Wrench

I agree on the flail mower. I have one on my wish list.

 

[txdon]

Always like to read you views of pictures. You see what others miss. Is that naturally you or is it from your job training?

I think it's from constantly scanning for snakes out here.

 

[daugen]

I think it's from constantly scanning for snakes out here.

Well, I could have sure used you finding that cabbage worm again. I tried twice, spent fifteen minutes each time and never found it.
So I hosed them all down with two kinds of organic bug spray. Sure going to wash those collards now...
My barber was telling me that cabbage worm would strip the collards down to nothing. Just little eating machines.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Well, finally bought that speed queen washing machine.

At least i paid them, they don't actually stock any in the store, will get it in next week, and i pick it up next weekend. They wanted $50 to deliver.

Was sunny most of the day, but rain came in tonight.

Spent way too long trying to get an older IP security camera to work on my new dvr. Newer cams working great, just the old one.

Whats the easiest way to remove glued down linoleum from a concrete floor? Going to start to tear out basement bathroom. Bought a tile chisel for my sds max.

Extra prayers for Randy tomorrow.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 58F for the start, fog again, calm wind. Fog lifted about 9AM, wind started to increase shortly after, and high temp was 86F. 3 of us went riding today. After riding, and lunch, and nap, needed a shower before dinner

 

[300UGUY]

Got a little bit of work done, not much, helped the wife out, then dinner with friends, after church. Tomorrow likely rain all day. No combines running here now, a lot of corn left in the fields here, it will be a few days before they can run again.