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  1. rodsauder

    making a blade that attaches to a loader bucket. Im sure someone has done it.

    Looking for ideas to make a easily removable blade to go on the front of a crawler loader. Any suggestions? I'm sure someone here has done this already and wanted to see some pics if available. Thanks for reading this.
  2. rodsauder

    how do I find out the year of JD crawler loader? I have serial number,

    I am now the proud owner of a john deere crawler loader. I would like to find out what year it was made. I have the serial number and I'm pretty sure someone on this site will be able to steer me in the right direction.
  3. rodsauder

    1'' x 16'' wide oak planks for flooring

    Hoping to get some info here on doing a hardwood floor. I have some very well seasoned oak planks. They have been in dry storage for 10 years now. They range in width from 12 to 20" ( that is not a typo ) These planks average in length from 10 to 14' . I want to do the floor in our main room. I...
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    your opinion wanted

    My property has about 5 springs that converge into a nice stream, It runs approx 100 gals per minute when it reaches the end of my property . I have found the head or source of all the springs. As it is in a cedar bush the small feeder springs soak through the ground and generally make a large...
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    Steering Cylinder on Kubota L245DT

    Hoping someone has some knowledge about older Kubotas. I have an bad leak on steering cylinder. Good people at dealership say nothing is available as tractor is so old. They say it is about 1970 ish origin. I can probably find seals etc to repair it but wonder if anyone knows of parts available...
  6. rodsauder

    Quick Connect for FEL Bucket

    I am sure someone has already built one oh here. I just have not looked. I am planning on making a Quick Connect for my tractor.. You know , drive up unhook bucket , move and then hook up rock bucket or forks etc. I want to do it without getting off the tractor ( getting old and lazy I guess) So...
  7. rodsauder

    pruning apple trees

    The property I purchased last fall has a an old orchard. The trees are really overgrown, i am looking for any and all advice here on pruning. I assume now is the correct time of year? How much should I take off at one cropping ? approx 30% more ? Less? looking for tips, comments, etc. Thanks
  8. rodsauder

    L245 DT, Anyone else?

    Being new to tractors, hobby farming etc, I have a question. I purchased a Kubota L245DT with front end loader, this tractor has sat in a barn for approx 20 years. I changed all the fluids and have really enjoyed the first couple of hours playing with it. I find the bucket and boom ( hope that...
  9. rodsauder

    rock bucket

    Just wanted to show you the rock bucket I started to build. I was looking to buy one and wanted it only 48" to fit between trees, buildings etc. Picked up the steel yesterday afternoon and started work. Basically it is 1'' x 2'' flat bar with 3/4'' round . The property I bought grows rocks. I...
  10. rodsauder

    Can you use a driveway sealer on asphalt shingles?

    I have a barn that has shingles on that are ok, but have developed a few leaks. when I had the driveway resealed at my last place the guy that did it told me he had just finished doing a roof. I want to have the roof black in colour to match everything else anyway. So, has anybody ever done...
  11. rodsauder

    apple trees

    Hi, New to the site. I have just purchased a small acreage property. I would like to plant some apple trees. I am 1 hour east of Toronto and the soil is sandy ,with gravel. I have a running stream close by and have a 1000 gal water tank that I was planning on filling from stream to help with...
  12. rodsauder

    Water powered generator.

    I have recently purchased a property and it has a stream running on it. It is spring fed and starts on the property. I was wondering if it is feasible to have a water powered generator , I have no idea about these things but I do know the stream runs about 40 gpm where I was planning on...
  13. rodsauder

    Wood Storage inside the house

    I am considering storing wood in the basement of my house. I was looking for input or tips. Is this a good idea? I wondered if I needed to be concerned about bugs,mold,??? Any and all input would be appreciated.
  14. rodsauder

    New Guy

    Hello. I am brand new to this site and just happened to stumble on it. I have a small acreage property with a stream running through it. I just purchased this property and it is the perfect home for my Mitsubishi tractor. I used to have a welding shop but retired from that a few years ago. I...
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