scootr
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What did you buy this week?
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WM75Guy
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Bought GM camera that plugs into the 3500HD camera system to see the horse trailer interior. Had my Sundowner dealer mount it and run the coax cable up the tongue. Simple to touch the screen when in trailer mode to see the interior of the horse trailer. Keeps the wife happy to be able to see her babies when we haul them.
grsthegreat
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Thats cool. Ive been using a wireless camera in mine for many years. But yours has a much larger picture. I also feel better seeing them all standing while hauling.
dnw64
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Our 12-15(?) year old dryer died over the weekend. Almost certainly electronics, but I'm not going to spend hours troubleshooting, buying parts that prove that one was not the problem etc.
Couple funny things. We bought this Maytag washer and dryer set together. As I said, probably 12-15 years ago (when did appliances that cost near a grand become disposable? Used to be a brand new set would last a lifetime). The front load washer had the drum/bearing assembly replaced TWICE under the original warranty. So probably within 2-3 years of purchase? It hasn't failed since, although I have kept expecting it to, as it does make a fair amount of noise.
A few years ago I bought a Sears Home Warranty, that covers all appliances. We had a not-great-experience trying to use it on our Samsung fridge's icemaker. And then, part of the reason I paid for it, they covered annual cleaning/servicing of the heating and cooling systems. Well, apparently they can't find someone here in these boondocks to do so. So this summer I decided to cancel it.
So of course the washer is still good, and the dryer died just out of warranty.
Bottom line, in keeping with the title of this thread, I ordered a pair of LG units. I was rather surprised that Consumers Union was stacked with LG units at the top of their list. The Top 6 pairs on their list are all LG, getting grades from 88 down to 84, then the German (designed, don't know where made) Miele comes in at 83, and double the price of the highest rated LG.
Couple funny things. We bought this Maytag washer and dryer set together. As I said, probably 12-15 years ago (when did appliances that cost near a grand become disposable? Used to be a brand new set would last a lifetime). The front load washer had the drum/bearing assembly replaced TWICE under the original warranty. So probably within 2-3 years of purchase? It hasn't failed since, although I have kept expecting it to, as it does make a fair amount of noise.
A few years ago I bought a Sears Home Warranty, that covers all appliances. We had a not-great-experience trying to use it on our Samsung fridge's icemaker. And then, part of the reason I paid for it, they covered annual cleaning/servicing of the heating and cooling systems. Well, apparently they can't find someone here in these boondocks to do so. So this summer I decided to cancel it.
So of course the washer is still good, and the dryer died just out of warranty.
Bottom line, in keeping with the title of this thread, I ordered a pair of LG units. I was rather surprised that Consumers Union was stacked with LG units at the top of their list. The Top 6 pairs on their list are all LG, getting grades from 88 down to 84, then the German (designed, don't know where made) Miele comes in at 83, and double the price of the highest rated LG.
MossRoad
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I bought a Kreg pocket hole jig for a project I'm doing. I already have a place in mind on the shelf for it for the next time I'll use it... 
dnw64
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Great system. We have the basic "jig" plus their Foreman. We drill somewhere around 30-40k holes a year.I bought a Kreg pocket hole jig for a project I'm doing. I already have a place in mind on the shelf for it for the next time I'll use it...
I'd really like a Castle machine but can't justify the expense, or space it would take up. Yes, it does a nicer job, but it won't save any time.
MossRoad
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That's good to hear. I need to make a shallow frame to mount a mirror on, not in, probably out of 1x4 material, and this seemed like the best for my skill level VS butchering the heck out of a mortise and tenon or miter with pins or biscuits. Glue and screws! I also need to mount some 2x4s as non-load bearing perpendiculars between studs in some wall cavities without nailing in tight spaces. This will work well with a 90 degree drill driver.
I also have a few more projects I will use it for.
CloverKnollFarms
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The new pipe. Breaking it in tonight.
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I bought and installed a seat suspension for my JD z530r mower ($180). It looks suspiciously close the system on my JD 855 tractor, which is fine because that seems to work great. I'm impressed. Made in USA, too!
I didn't buy a suspension seat ($700), since I like the JD seat but I needed something to smooth out the bumpy mowing. Install went okay - no drilling - just swap the adjuster tracks and use the 3/4" bushings. Adjusted the tension for my 215lbs and seems to cushion well. Haven't mowed yet. May try today on the leaves.
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I didn't buy a suspension seat ($700), since I like the JD seat but I needed something to smooth out the bumpy mowing. Install went okay - no drilling - just swap the adjuster tracks and use the 3/4" bushings. Adjusted the tension for my 215lbs and seems to cushion well. Haven't mowed yet. May try today on the leaves.
Trac Seats Seat Suspension Kit for Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Tractors - John Deere, Hustler, Z TRAK, Kubota, Exmark, Snapper Pro, Stihl RZ, Ferris, Cub Cadet, Gravely, Toro, Big Dog Yazoo, Bad Boy, Grasshopper, Scag, Ariens, Dixie Chopper
*INTERNATIONAL BUYERS CLICK THIS LINK TO PURCHASE*: https://ebay.us/gGPFfB (ebay partner affiliate link) Features Universal style mounting (some drilling may be required) Steel construction 1 year warranty Made in USA 275 lbs max capacity 1" suspension travel Mounting Hardware included Part #...
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Complete Turf Care
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I bought a battery power supply. I didn't really need it, but next week I have a vendor booth at a trade show in Baton Rouge at the Hilton.
When I do trade shows, I bring my laptop and a TV to show videos of my work.
Well....the Hilton wants $110 per day to provide a power strip to run my tv and laptop. I'm sorry, but I'm not paying that much per day. I run my whole house for about $130 for a whole month!
So, I ran to Home Depot and picked this up. I will bring it to my hotel room and recharge it at night. Hopefully it will last a full day with my laptop and 32" tv.
When I do trade shows, I bring my laptop and a TV to show videos of my work.
Well....the Hilton wants $110 per day to provide a power strip to run my tv and laptop. I'm sorry, but I'm not paying that much per day. I run my whole house for about $130 for a whole month!
So, I ran to Home Depot and picked this up. I will bring it to my hotel room and recharge it at night. Hopefully it will last a full day with my laptop and 32" tv.
I bought and installed a seat suspension for my JD z530r mower ($180). It looks suspiciously close the system on my JD 855 tractor, which is fine because that seems to work great. I'm impressed. Made in USA, too!
I didn't buy a suspension seat ($700), since I like the JD seat but I needed something to smooth out the bumpy mowing. Install went okay - no drilling - just swap the adjuster tracks and use the 3/4" bushings. Adjusted the tension for my 215lbs and seems to cushion well. Haven't mowed yet. May try today on the leaves.
Trac Seats Seat Suspension Kit for Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Tractors - John Deere, Hustler, Z TRAK, Kubota, Exmark, Snapper Pro, Stihl RZ, Ferris, Cub Cadet, Gravely, Toro, Big Dog Yazoo, Bad Boy, Grasshopper, Scag, Ariens, Dixie Chopper
*INTERNATIONAL BUYERS CLICK THIS LINK TO PURCHASE*: https://ebay.us/gGPFfB (ebay partner affiliate link) Features Universal style mounting (some drilling may be required) Steel construction 1 year warranty Made in USA 275 lbs max capacity 1" suspension travel Mounting Hardware included Part #...
I put one of those on my Cub Cadet zero turn. Was a nice improvement.
scootr
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Put the same one in my MX KubotaI bought and installed a seat suspension for my JD z530r mower ($180). It looks suspiciously close the system on my JD 855 tractor, which is fine because that seems to work great. I'm impressed. Made in USA, too!
I didn't buy a suspension seat ($700), since I like the JD seat but I needed something to smooth out the bumpy mowing. Install went okay - no drilling - just swap the adjuster tracks and use the 3/4" bushings. Adjusted the tension for my 215lbs and seems to cushion well. Haven't mowed yet. May try today on the leaves.
Trac Seats Seat Suspension Kit for Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Tractors - John Deere, Hustler, Z TRAK, Kubota, Exmark, Snapper Pro, Stihl RZ, Ferris, Cub Cadet, Gravely, Toro, Big Dog Yazoo, Bad Boy, Grasshopper, Scag, Ariens, Dixie Chopper
*INTERNATIONAL BUYERS CLICK THIS LINK TO PURCHASE*: https://ebay.us/gGPFfB (ebay partner affiliate link) Features Universal style mounting (some drilling may be required) Steel construction 1 year warranty Made in USA 275 lbs max capacity 1" suspension travel Mounting Hardware included Part #...
dodge man
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I bought a suspension seat several years ago, it came with a John Deere tractor under it. The suspension seat on my 2025r is a low dollar one but it sure helps.
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I keep looking at a new air suspension for a couple of my tractors, I'm a big boy and I exceed most of the spring suspensions and some of the air ones.
My big purchase this week was some tires.
Well got my new studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT3 snow tires mounted on my new rims, got the tires yesterday the rims a month or so back and TPMS sensors a week ago.
An expensive little package, tires $1432, wheels $900, TPMS sensor $190 and shinny center caps $70.
But she's ready for winter for the next 2-3 years at least. I hope.
Hopefully this purchase will hold Ol' man winter off a few more weeks
My big purchase this week was some tires.
Well got my new studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT3 snow tires mounted on my new rims, got the tires yesterday the rims a month or so back and TPMS sensors a week ago.
An expensive little package, tires $1432, wheels $900, TPMS sensor $190 and shinny center caps $70.
But she's ready for winter for the next 2-3 years at least. I hope.
Hopefully this purchase will hold Ol' man winter off a few more weeks
dodge man
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There is something, I think called Butt Burrito, that is like an airbag you stick under a suspension seat to firm it up.
Engineer42
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Looks good Lou. Glad to see someone else appreciates an 8' bed.I keep looking at a new air suspension for a couple of my tractors, I'm a big boy and I exceed most of the spring suspensions and some of the air ones.
My big purchase this week was some tires.
Well got my new studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT3 snow tires mounted on my new rims, got the tires yesterday the rims a month or so back and TPMS sensors a week ago.
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An expensive little package, tires $1432, wheels $900, TPMS sensor $190 and shinny center caps $70.
But she's ready for winter for the next 2-3 years at least. I hope.
Hopefully this purchase will hold Ol' man winter off a few more weeks
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grsthegreat
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I owned one of those many years ago. What year is yours
FullMetalBucket
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A while back I bought a Jackery 300w power station with 100w solar panel on an Amazon deal. Been using it up north and have been pretty impressed.
Did a test to see if it would run the diesel heater I bought recently. Was surprised At the results. I ran it for an hour on low and it was still at 90% charge. Heater ran between 9 and 12 watts.
So I just ordered one another one with a bit more power because it was on sale..
Amazon.com
Anker SOLIX C800 Portable Power Station
So I’ll use one for the heater and the other one for phones or whatever. Next time I head up I’ll install the heater. Was a bit chilly a few weeks back.
My Inverter generator is nice and pretty quiet, but the constant wind up when a 1500w electric heater kicks on makes it hard to sleep.
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