Recent content by jdmar

OK, I am sorry if I posted this in attachments also. This may have been a better spot. I got this when I went to pick up a newer wagon a couple years ago...saw it in the weeds and threw it on top of the main wagon for a few more bucks. Now I am finally getting around to fixing it. I am not...

I got this when I went to pick up a newer wagon a couple years ago...saw it in the weeds and threw it on top of the main wagon for a few more bucks. Now I am finally getting around to fixing it. I am not looking for original...just running! I may use it to haul kids around on hay rides (less...

OK, I know that sounds crazy at first. But I have a unique situation. On the "low" side of my barn I want to drain the gutters over to the other side and into a creek (legal here since it is rain water). What I want to do is drop the gutters into 4-6" pipe and go underground then up a bit to...

I found a 10 foot disc locally. It is a Long 958. It is sadlly missing it's hydraulic cyclinder and I don't think my 3x8 will fit-I think it needs one with a longer throw. It looks like a very heavily made disc, but does have some wear on it. No welds or obviously missing parts or damage...

OK, so I have searched here a lot and have some ideas but still would welcome advice. I always get great advice on TBN. I am looking for a tractor to do general ground engaging field work, brush hogging and may do hay with square bailer in the next few years (likely no more than 25 acres in...

OK, so I have not updated my barn project...here's why. I went to the Building Dept. before I started building to check on what I needed to do. They said I do NOT need them since I live in a township and am building an AG building. I would need them for electric and to get that permit when I...

Just thought someone may be interested in these...or a few go in on them. 6 buckets. Looks like all are 51 inch. No, this is not me selling but it looks like it could be tempting... Peter Lot of 6 New John Deere 51" Material Buckets - eBay (item 400007427710 end time Jan-06-09 13:44:14 PST)

Ok, so I know we all deal with this...but it is still frustrating. When I first moved here I lost as many boxes as days in the week. Then I carefully painted a regular mailbox like an American Flag. Well, believe it or not it actully lasted over a year! Yes, it took some small blows and...

Yes, I took the risk...I poured concrete last thursday in northeast ohio...brrr. It got cold that night (17 degrees to be exact). The concrete was poured in a semi sealed building. It was poured on R-10 reflective foil/foam on gravel with poly underneath. It has wire mesh/WWR and radiant...

I have a 430 loader that now doesn't load! For the last week or so the lift cylinders will not lift or push down (as when using loader to stabilize backhoe). Problem is this has been intermittent. Often it is a problem when first starting the tractor--then if I cycle the SCV many times it...

I have a 4300 and the power beyond for the backhoe. The hydraulic connections bolt behind and rise above the orange hydraulic fill plug. That plug is a real bear to get on and off. Does anyone know of an extention tool to help? I have thought of just making my own with a metal rod. Put a...

Just a funny occurrence. I was moving part of my gravel drive to better allow a turn-around at the top and finish some landscaping walls and steps to my home. My wonderful 6 year old son allerted me to the fact that a killdeer had made its nest in the drive and had 4 eggs. NO WAY am I going...

I am sure a lot of you know this already. I have been buying mostly tax free at TSC/etc for a while. But I recently bought the trusses for the barn I am building and I got those tax free since they are for agricultural/farm use. Today I went to Home Depot to order a lot of lumber/foam...

FINALLY..."Congress" has approved the budget for my barn on the new land. We are building a 36 x64 (inside dimension) barn. Cement foundation since it is on a slope. 10' first floor, and second floor with Gambrell attic/box trusses. I will stick frame the walls with 2x6 and OSB on outside...

This is my stupid action to share so others don't do this! I was burying a 8" drain line under my drive and cut the electric to my house. I new where the line was, thought I was being careful, and had already worked around the gas line on the other side with no problem. But I never expected...