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https://cfaessafety.osu.edu/sites/safety/files/imce/SIH_Guidefinal_0.pdf Some interesting information. Longer read.

From my viewpoint slate looks the best. But I would suggest steel with one of the more appealing patterns.

. My very little knowledge of farming just took a hit.

My 4300 watt generator with a 7.5 hp Robin Engine has been sitting in the shed with full gas tank since Hurricane Juan. Pulled it out and on the second pull it started. Surprised me and made me happy!

An interesting video of old tractors and deep ploughing.

Concrete trucks may be at a disadvantage here!

Utilities Knew About Climate Change Back In 1968 And Still Battled The Science Came across this article today.

Some new gear on the market. :thumbsup: Makes me feel obsolete and will make me obsolete In a few more years!:confused::rolleyes: The controls are starting to look like a video game controller.:eek: Note the scarification, rolling mixing material and lay down followed by compaction?

Will the transporting industry be converted? The technology seems to look Good.:) https://electrek.co/2016/07/20/tesla-semi-truck-business-cargo/

A few Tractor Pulls.

Pro's and cons: http://www.skepticalscience.com/argument.php

https://ecowatch.com/2016/04/12/oecd-investments/ Interesting article on renewable throughout the world.

As stated; who wants to try this. Attachment not proper.

Discusion of CO2 and it's effect on warming!:D

Information on a newly built community near Calgary Alberta that utilizes community solar heating. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_Landing_Solar_Community

A different approach to traction. Another way. https://www.google.ca/search?q=steel+wheel+tractors&client=safari&hl=en-ca&prmd=ivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiv4fDE467KAhWEGD4KHYjoAYIQ_AUIBygB#imgr c=W52sw2IgMTilRM%3A Or is this a lost invention revived...

Collection of videos that I'll add to later. u

Collection of videos that I'll add to later.

Shows a little history of West Coast Logging. Lots pictures and video of the old equipment when it was working. You will notice as the equipment becomes newer and larger the tree diameter keeps getting smaller. Aside from one very short segment the video was very interesting to me.

quite a discussion in another thread on the use of Al in vehicles. This video shows a modern car constructed from aluminum and ash wood plus leather for the seats. Some may find it interesting?

http://www.hiddenmysteries.org/conspiracy/facts/fordhemp.html An article on Henry Fords Hemp car. The body panels all contained hemp fibre as well as other fibres. It seemed to work well but was dropped. Today the aluminum P/U body is introduced when other solutions were available at a much...

Just recently a curl function half inch hard line on the JD4200 420 loader split. All due to operator incompetence, tiredness or just plain lack of proper attention. Without curl the tractor was backed out of the woods and onto the trailer. Had to use the hoe boom to lift and pull the tractor...

The wife found this item out at the lake lot. I'm pretty sure I know what it was used for. What do you think?

Cooking in another part of the world.

Most of us have put away The Snow Gear for another year. :thumbsup: Some fellows are just getting geared up to clear their road!:D

How many of you fellows would like to spend 12 or so hours a day Sitting and standing on these tractors on a blustery cold day come planting time?

Some of the equipment the older fellows may be familiar with.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Shale Gas- Hydraulic Fracturing - YouTube A video on Hydro Carbon well drilling and fracing. Some may be interested. Note:the video shows one method of drilling and setting pipe. There are many different variations and also completions. I am impartial on the effects positive/negative on...

https://webmail.eastlink.ca/iwc/svc/wmap/attach/road3.jpg?token=dIYwNqftzY&mbox=INBOX&uid=20667&number=10&type=image&subtype=jpeg A picture of cattle moving day Down Under.:)

Dangerous fridge stopped by Richmond RCMP - British Columbia - CBC News Interesting picture on How To Move a Fridge.:D

http://www.cbc.ca/photos/galleries/553/553_7426_web_8column.jpg There are some forest fires at Slave Lake Alberta. About 40% of the town got burned out.:(

Just wondering if any of you folks recall The Earthworm Tractor Company and one of their salesmen by the name of Botts?:D YouTube - Earthworm Tractors

61-year-old man drowns in Manitoba flood waters Some of the nicest farmland going but lately it seems every spring it floods.:(

Has anyone updated information on Thomas?:D

Some information on the recent Qantas Airbus 380 engine failure. Some may be interested.:) http://www.atsb.gov.au/media/2888854/ao-2010-089%20preliminary%20report.pdf

View Photos | Flaman Great Saskatchewan Stuck in the Muck Photo Contest Pictures of farm machinery stuck in thew mud. Hope some of you will enjoy them!:D

CBC News - Ottawa - Ottawa worker rescued from collapsed trench An article with picture of trench collapse. Can't seem to see any shoring other than that place by Rescue Personnel and even that is kinda shy.:(

Qantas A380 superjumbo full of holes | Herald Sun Some interesting news about the Qantas engine incident. Quite a bit more serious than original portrayed.

Has anyone heard from her lately???:)

CBC.ca Video A short video of an older Farmer!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

At long last; a very good use for Zucchini!:thumbsup::thumbsup: http://www.cbc.ca/cp/world/n50313.html

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prairies/alberta-farmer-freed-after-almost-24-hours-stuck-upside-down-in-combine/article1713432/ News article on an older gentleman that fell and got trapped in his combine for almost a full day.

The Coyotes of Cape Breton strike again.:( Fortunetly unsucsesfully.:D CBC News - Nova Scotia - Coyote attacks girl in N.S. national park

CBC News - Manitoba - Man killed in farm machinery Farm machinery can be dangerous. When a boy one of our neighbours had an arm severed in a baler incident.:(

North Dakota golf course uses goats to rid 16th hole of noxious weeds Another method of keeping the Links in proper condition!:thumbsup:

Die-hard drivers: 200,000 miles and up - Dodge Ram: 1 million miles (10) - CNNMoney.com Some vehicles that the owners have driven up to 1Million miles. Thought some might be interested.:D

Big US Market for Used European Tractors. | North America > United States from AllBusiness.com I found this information interesting.:)

Some may enjoy watching this video on equipment working rather steep terrain.:D YouTube - Menzi Muck A91 sideways on a hillside working in a vineyard

A picture of vehicle and men in snow.:D

CBC News - Saskatchewan - Coyote bounty kills hit 18,000 in Sask. Just came across this news item.:D

Time on my hands so did some Google searches on building roads. http://www.ecs.umass.edu/baystate_roads//technotes/14_Maintaining%20Gravel%20Road%20Surfaces.pdf http://www.usroads.com/journals/rmj/9708/rm970803.htm http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/detoc/transport/how.html And, of...

CBC News - New Brunswick - Coyote attacks N.B. woman We have had another Coyote attack in the Maritines.:(

YouTube - why ice fishing sucks Moss; you might want to take some precautions the next time you're out freezing. err Fishing:D

After the tractor hauls, loads/unloads the log I use this little mill to make dimensional lumber. The pictures should be self explanatory. The lumber will go to making a stand for the camper. It's a husky 365 saw with 24 inch bar and rip chain.:D

Got careless and broke the stabilizer hydraulic cylinder on the backhoe.:mad: Thinking I can maybe have it welded back up.???:confused: Pictures show bent flanges for the inboard end of the stabilizer and the broken cylinder.

My good old trailer had served me well but was getting aged. Rust was prevalent, the floor boars were rotting out at the ends, a axle was bent and the ugly box was deteriorating.:( So, on to getting it back in shape. First the ugly overweight box was pulled off. Then the floorboards followed...

CBC News - Nova Scotia - Coyotes kill Toronto singer in Cape Breton Hiker killed by coyotes in Cape Breton.:(

http://www.antiquefarming.com/PDF/framallf20.pdf I enjoyed reading and looking at the pictures. Perhaps others will too.:D

Just curious; does anyone use "Metal Shot" for tire ballast?:confused:

Last week I was able to take pictures of several operator built sawmills. They are quite unique and ingenious.:D

CTV Toronto - Ont. teen trapped in trench pulled to safety - CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television Trench incident that fortunetly came out OK.:D

NE Tractor Test Laboratory/Publications A site showing tractor test results obtained in Nebraska. It`s interesting to note the gradual increase in maximum horsepower and the transition from belt to PTO HP ratings.:D

YouTube - accidents on the farm Video of farm oopses.:( Some may wish to turn off the volume.

I need help identifying this plant. It grows about 2-1/2 feet tall. Has seed pods like a caragana but with white fluff that floats the seeds. It grows from seeds and spreads from rhizomes that are about six eight inches deep. It will have a tendency to shade other plants and take over. It...

YouTube - CSB Safety Video: Anatomy of a Disaster This is a video about a Refinery Explosion in Texas. Some might find it interesting.:D It may also make one think about being near a refinery.

The question: Do any of you keep track of the maintenance costs of your vehicles and if so would you post it. Thanks.:D Since 2002 my 1996 Dodge Diesel has been costing me $0.09 cents per kilometer as calculated by the shop that does all the work on the truck. This includes just mechanical...

Folks; my trailer is need of some refurbishment. The ugly heavy box is gone, the rotted floorboards have been removed and now it sits awaiting the installation of new fenders, floorboards, ramp holders and paint. several questions: 1: Should I use self tapping screws or bolts to attach the...

Snapped chain kills 68-year-old farmer

Bird; I saw one of these yesterday and just Immediately thought of you.:D

Yesterday I was over in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia on some business. My route took me past a Kubota Dealership In Aylesford at which my previous B7100 had been serviced more than once. My Truck just naturally turned in and I had a look at the new tractors and other items in the yard...

Came across this picture of a log puller. Also noted it had front forks for lifting.:D

Several days ago another storm came Blowing thru my Frozen Little Town and left around 8 inches plus drifts of nice white snow a laying around. The Town snowplow also makes a nice windrow in front of both driveways that is usually well packed and heavy. So, the following morning, a nice sunny...

A River Runs through My Frozen Little Town!:D

This is a message from trailtec at TractorByNet.com A message received that I cannot reply too. Try again allowing reply access. Egon

Thought I'd share a preview of tonights supper menu!:D

Some of you may recall me posting some pictures of some grading done in preparation for a small boat house. It's now sorta done just lacking a large door. A back problem has ended any future work on this project for the coming winter.:( The spot before The prepared spot In progress Now...

It has happened. A senior moment!:o The trusty little Kubota B7100 has taken a ride to the Green house over in the valley and was replaced on the trailer by a fresher green 4200 with a model #7 backhoe and MMM. Quick attach bucket and HST also. The replacement found getting into the trailer...

Record setting harvest was done in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada.

A short video showing the some of the methods of harvesting in the area in which I grew up. Perhaps some will enjoy.:D Stettler Independent - Your Best source for Local Community News delivered in print or online Several years ago I was out in the fall and can recall one field with five...

Today I was roaming and came across this video of days gone past. Other than the corn bit the rest is all quite familiar to me. Some pleasant memories and some recall of a lot of hot dusty, hard work. I enjoyed the video. Perhaps some of will also enjoy it.:D YouTube - Farm Technological...

Looking thru my pictures and thought maybe some would enjoy this contrast.:)

Spent a few days out at "The Farm" last week. Here is some unassembled furniture I was able to drag up.:D

Picked some Apples when out at "The Farm" the other day. This is what they look like on the tree and in storage. :D The apples have never been sprayed.:D:D

Just a couple of pictures. The bales made some nice tracks.

Study finds Arctic seabed afire with lava-spewing volcanoes Don't know how many of you are familiar with this occurrence but I'm wondering how this activity will effect the climate and ice conditions.:confused: :confused: :confused:

The little unthawed town I live in does have a short period Thawing. Attached are several pictures of both the Thawed Season and the Unthawed season.:D :D :D Its a nice little town with a River running through it. Lots of birds around. Eagles are frequently seen flying the river valley...

Like curly Dave I to have a few trees that are windblown and hung up. For some reason I wish them down but was to cautious to venture near them with a saw. On the weekend I spent three days out at the play farm clearing the overhangs from access road and trails. The neighbour told me to notch...

Several days ago a brush fire near Edmonton Alberta destroyed some buildings one of which contained some antique tractors.:( :( As a youth I spent many hours sitting on a tractor like the one shown.:D :D :D

My daughters new garden plot required tilling. First I had to spade it using the forks on the bucket and then pick rocks. Some pictures.:D

Another example of hitting buried lines. Victims identified in deadly Nipawin blast

Another

The attached picture is of a model. At one time this type of loader was very common for stacking hay in the area in which I grew up. Have any of you seen this type of haying equipment?

Berg seems to be missing for the last while. Maybe his Tractor is all together again and he's so busy he can't get Off??:D :D :D

Just for interest::D Last evening I was talking to an old friend who farms six sections in central Alberta. During the winter months his fuel cost average's $350.00 per week. During the last harvest season it was $1200.00 per day.

Some of you may be interested in this site. It concerns the theft of new Ford Trucks. :confused: :confused: :confused: If they are getting stolen they can't be all bad can they??:D :D :D :D :D Thieves targetting Ford trucks, police say

A rather large Weather Vane.:D :D :D Westlock, Alberta - World's Largest Tractor Weather Vane

Recently there has been a spell of cold weather in Western Canada. Temperatures of -45 centigrade maximum and rising during the day. :eek: :eek: According to a friend of mine it seems there have been a rash of Allison transmission failure due to the cold weather?? It seems to have something...

I was just out at the lake for a few days. A kind neighbour donated several nice oak logs and one poplar log for use in my sawdust operation.:D The skid home was about a mile and was slow going.:D

A morning picture of the river that runs through the town we live in. Our house is about 300 feet to the left of the lower right of the picture.:D :D

I was inveigled into making some landscape changes at a fellows lakeside cottage. He was advised my little B7100 was really not large enough and a backhoe would also be of help. Anyway I agreed to try. It involved widening the boat ramp and making a level pad for a 14 x 20 foot boat house...

I have taken to adding some conditioner whenever my heating fuel oil tank gets filled. :D Does this do any good? Does anyone else do this?

Recently I have had to replace a few extension cord end plugs. Just after the wire is fastened in place I've taken to filling the plug with silicon and then attaching the two pieces back together in whatever manner is appropriate to the plug being used.:D I have also done this when having to...

While some were relaxing by the lakeside I was moving rocks and screening dirt, Darned!:( :(

Took several pictures of "The Farm" the other day.:D A dismal crop that will be harvested by the Deer as my reaper is not in the best of condition. More lime and some fertilizer needed. Next year???:D Some pictures of the access road which lies basically on bedrock or within a few feet...

The owner of a local cottage has asked me to install some steps from the lake shore to the cottage front yard. [ He may not be a wise man:D :D :D ] This involved smoothing the face of the bank, hauling rocks, splitting rocks and then placing rocks.:D Some of the steps have been placed. The...

I have just started into making small rocks from larger ones. The only tools I have are a hammer drill, feathers and wedges and an angle grinder with a stone cutting blade. It's kinda neat when a rock splits approximately where you wish.:D The center piece will be used as one of a series of...

Finally, after several years, a simple lumber mill has been cobbled together. It may not look like much but has proven workable on the few logs it's had to square up.:D :D

A picture of a blue flower along side our driveway.:D

URal | Patrol A new Motorcycle for Thomas. It has a side car with two wheel drive. It should prove somewhat skid resistant.:D

Looks like a new trail model Kubota.

Went out to "The Farm" yesterday. Decided to put the little mule to work making a drainage trench on one field.:D

A question for those who eat Tomatoes. What are you favorite varieties for?? Slicing and placing on bread eating whole paste or sauces small cherry types I have to order some seeds in the next few days and so far I'm considering Brandyvine, early girl, roma and sweet 100. I'll also get...

Pictured is the Lair of an Old curmudgeon awaiting spring.:D :D Where do other folks spend their winter time when it's bitter cold outside?:D :D

My little B7100 tractor had 4 link vbar ladder chains. These made the ride much less than pleasant. I was told a solution would be to add diagonal links which I did. Works well and smooths ride down. Even seems to have more traction??? Pic. attached

Some windblown trees that will make lumber if I can figure how to get them on the ground.:D

I have recently acquired a Makita hammer drill and 4-1/2 In. angle grinder as well as some feathers and wedges. Some rock I've split. Lots to learn yet!:D

Solution to a faulty Thermostat on my truck.

Solution

Top of the morning Thomas. I'm on the second cup. Found a picture for a recovering laydowner. Egon:D

Some pictures taken at the play farm over the past while. Note: those depicting haying should have several posters chuckling and shaking their heads till next week!:D # 1: raking hay tractor is sitting on 12 degree slope.

As some of you have posted pictures of extremly well maintained cycles here is one for those muddy wet days that will not have it's looks denigrated by a dirt! Egon

web page This site may be of interest to some of you. Egon

A tale of gathering fire wood and some of the problems associated with such endevours. The tractor was retrieved from the Dealer yesterday. Today we expect a Noreaster to provide us with 15 Cm. of snow. Timely repair! A week ago Sunday I finally got organized for a trip to...

Some pictures taken on a recent trip to Alberta. Attachment of the farm I grew up on. Egon

Sassafrass: Finally got a vine ripe Brandywine Tomato. Everthing here is at least a month late. It was good for eight slices of bread with left overs for two more. First time I have eaten one of these. It was good. Egon

An interesting site. web page Egon

Just wondering if any of you have installed this mower add on kit? Egon

Finally made another version with revisions to the old mill. This one works much better. Pic. 1 Egon

Gatorboy: See NCIS has borrowed part of your signature! </font><font color="blue" class="small">( There are 10 kinds of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don't! )</font> Egon

Does anyone have need of a trencher? Egon

Since new I have always felt our Dodge 2500 series truck was to soft in the front end. Recently I place some rubber inserts that extend for one coil of the spring. This has really stiffened uo the front. For some it may be too rough but suits my purpose and use of truck. Any comments bad/good...

Converting Maple Log to sawdust and toothpicks. Egon

Lakeside fall view. Egon

On my Kubota the rear axle hubs always work loose. The hub movement then breaks the safety bolt. Fortunetly the hub always seems to work inwards towards the tractor rather than falling off. Newer style replacements cost $160 each which is beyond my budget. Pictures of a fix using saw blade as...

A picture of septic tank add ons that may be of interest to some. Egon

After four years of vacillation a wood burning fireplace insert has finally been install in our house. It's the small Regency model with gold doors and fan. It is very enjoyable and relaxing to again sit and watch flames flicker and dance. Now to go cut wood. But that's enjoyable too. Egon

A picture of my my newly revised High Speed Portable saw mill. Egon

A picture of some Prairie grass sown about four years ago. Egon

Need opinions: 1996 2500 diesel Dodge with 100K miles on truck and on front rotors. Three new sets of pads on front rotors. Truck is usually at or near 16,000 pounds with camper and trailer. At this milage I figure the front rotors may soon have to be replaced. I am considering switching...

Grading 1/2 kilometer access road. Egon

Egon\'s Millworks Sawmill in action. Egon

It's Stampede Time! Anyone been following the progress of a group of riders trecking from Texas to Calgary for the Stampede? Egon

Mopar: Attached is a diagram showing a 4 to 12 pitch. The distance you want is just over three feet for a 38 in. panell. Drawing may not be the best but I'm using a chopstick and very dull pencil. Egon

Many thanks for all the trouble you have gone to on my behalf. Pete has provided me with information on my truck engine. Egon

An almost completed sink cabinet. Just needs hinges and door pulls. Made from chainsaw milled farm lumber. Oak raised face panells with pinned mortice and tenon joints. Bottom and back are removable. Egon

Picture of a maple log I got from across the street and drug home with the B7100. It made it up a 15 degree slope. Egon

After reading Polecat's/ Gatorboys posting on well completions I've gone browsing. Found an interesting site on water resources here. http://www.uswaternews.com/archives/ http://water.usgs.gov/pubs/fs/fs-103-03/ Egon

Just an old picture from my grandfathers album some may enjoy. Egon

Over the years my Kubota has seen scrtches, dings,dents and just plain faded and had the paint worn off from feet and hands. How difficult is it to do a reasonable repaint job? I do have a compressor and spray gun. Have never used it on metal. Egon

I need help. There appears to be a plethora of designations for rock and crushed rock that vary from region to region. Would someone to be so kind as to describe some of these designations. I think of gravel as rock that has been crushed with the size determined in inches. Rock that has not...

How\'s you feeling ? Dozernut: Having heard that Shingles is no fun thought I'd post some 35 or so year old yellow iron pics to help cheer you up. Egon

Xmas is almost upon us. The short dark days of winter are at their longest. And here on this Forum many of us seem to be cantancerous and in grip of dark moods. Is this an indication of SAD [ seasonaly Adjusted Depression ] due to the reduce amount of daylight and more of the light spectrum...

Fivestring: The " Egon Method " picture is finally here. It's simple, cheap and does work. Egon

Starting the harvest. Cutting Rye in a very traditional manner. Egon

The Halifax area suffered considerable storm damage inculding extended power outages from a storm that passed thru last Sunday. Yesterday we phoned a relative to find they had no power, no water and a deep freeze that was slowly warming up. It felt real good to be able to loan them our...

Some pictures of work done on what I refer to as the farm. It's ultimate goal is to be a meadow of native prairie grasses and flowers. About six years away. There should also be a small fenced area for garden and experimental growing. Egon

Just a brief note on happenings of the last mounth or so. July 08/03 The June Report June has been a busy month. Some farm areas were planted to clover and buckwheat. A garden of sorts was planted. Many seeds did not sprout. The brown thumb syndrome strikes again. Lack of local condition...

The bracket holding the front axle has broken on my B7100. Has anyone else had this happen. Has anyone had to remove the front axle and if so how difficult. To do it properly I fear the front subframe may have to be removed. Any and all advice will be gratefully appreciated. Can't afford to...

Inside a farm shop with the "Chores" tractor. Egon

Outside of a farm shop in Alberta. Egon

A Manitoba Bale stack. Egon

Here's a picture of Medium sized green things growing in a Manitoba winter. Egon

The controller for the bucket is not working properly. Slow for some features and sticks on others. Is rebuilding one a complicated job assumming normal, non professional, mechanical skills with a bunch of Klutz thrown in? Egon

My little tractor has again added afflictions to my old body. Being short I brace myself on the seat using my left knee on the dash. The paint and primmer are both worn off at this point. Now my Knee has become terribly sore and may have ligament or cartilage damage. It is difficult to walk and...

We hear that in Australia the Boomers are Snow white and fly through the sky. Egon

Truck,camper and trailer at the farm. Egon

Test picture of B7100 moving rock. Egon

We've all heard about tennis elbow. I beleive I have a severe case of B7100 elbow/wrist. Everytime I spend a few hours using the loader my elbows/wrists get very sore and at times requires both hands to steer. Does anyone else have that problem? It's so bad that some evenings the hydrating...

A few days ago the neighbour went through our land with a D3 and brush blade. He pushed over several trees for me so that access will be easier. That said I pulled them out of the pile and was cleaning up. When pulling the one I was watching that the front wheels stayed on the ground when I got...

Date : Sun, 16 Jun 2002 09:24:51 -0300 Downeasterner Reports: I have just returned from almost two weeks at the farm. It was hard labour. Ground was tilled again and rocks picked as I was rotatilling. Many-many rocks. Tired/sore/stiff back. A small area was planted to a Rocky...

Just got back from a cross Canada trip driving a diesel truck with camper on it. At one filling station in Northern Ontario Pulled up to the diesel pump, left truck running and told the young lad who came out to fill it up and went inside to use the facilities. Well, the young fellow, had...

This past week I spent several days trimming overhead branches on an access road. Most of the work was done off of a 20 ft. ladder. I used a small inexpensive electric chainsaw powered by a generator. I found this much easier than handling my Huscky 51 when up the ladder. It was lighter, instant...

This subject may be off topic but it is not in fun and is posted for information sake only. Please note: The following subject accuracy cannot be verified by myself. CNN Headline News did a short news listing regarding Ford and GM's contributions to the relief and recovery efforts in New...

Has anyone put power steering on one of these. I'm thinking maybe a car unit could be adapted. My old Body starts to ache and pain after a day of using the bucket and by the third day I've got to take several days off. Egon