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I can take a stab at this Kyle. Use this formula: Q = mcDT [Heat transferred = (mass) X (specific heat) X (temperature change)]. The specific heat for aluminum is 0.92 kJ / kg C Measure the mass in kilograms, use Celsius for the temp, and the result will be in kJ Use an online calculator...

Question, do you use the chemical injection part of the washer? It appears the white box is a part of that. If you were to take the soap injector components off, then your hose would screw into the unloader. The unloader is what is calling for pressure or shutoff. You could screw a cap onto...

Don, Post the make and model number of your pressure washer. I would be happy to do some sleuthing on your behalf. I really enjoy the challenge. :)

I was behind in reading this thread....saw where you earlier talked about having to lug that wood back to the barn. I thought to myself - Drew needs a set of pallet forks...the most used tractor implement that I own. But I read further and notice this post and you have pallet forks......I have a...

Drew You can pour a concrete curb down both sides of your drive for the asphalt to terminate to. Or pour a short "curb" and mortar paving brick down as the termination point. Either option, the finished elevation would be the same as your asphalt. Hundreds of images on google that will make...

Reminds me of a young dairy farmer I used to know. He'd milk at 10 in the morn and about 9 at night and all the old timers couldn't wait to get together to talk bad about him. He knew and could care less. It fit his lifestyle and the cows didn't care a bit as long as they got milked twice a day...

Now that's funny!

I am a big fan of Amazon Prime, so on your behalf I checked prices and availability. 18' lengths of fresh garland started at $50 plus shipping. Wouldn't wait too long, their stock was getting low. Neither were Prime, so you have to pay shipping. 18' is 15 pounds, expedited will add a chunk to...

Might look at the Taurus Judge, a 5 shot revolver that's chambered for .410 shotgun shell / .45 Colt. Gives you tremendous flexibility. Here's a bench review of the gun http://youtu.be/qRlry5KH6I0 and manufacturers site Taurus 4510PLYFS Revolver | .410 GA. / .45 LC 5 Rounds Stainless Steel...

OUCH!!! If you have a Dremel, use the drill bit at a slow RPM and take care of it yourself. INSTANT relief!!

Back in my bachelor days, I worked for a dealer of wood burning stoves. Good sized operation with two Denver locations. The main showroom location had six air tight wood burners as the main source of heat. The smaller location had two. Quite a chore every morning building the fires and getting...

RNG I am going to agree with your neighbor- looks like bear to me. Seems like I can see a 5th toe in a couple of pics. A mountain lion's print from heal to toe is about 4"...these prints look oblong like a hind print of a bear. Either one would be cause for packing heat!! I imagine the smoke...

I tried Dashlane for password for several months, and I didn't care for it. I suspect our internet service is more to blame. Our connection speed is supposed to be 20mb down and 5 up, but we suffer from long term connectivity issues that Comcrud hasn't been able to diagnose in 5 years (I lost...

We have rabbits galore. I usually have no idea where their birthing nest / burrow is until I hit it with the mower. I hate that, little bunnies all maimed, some still alive. However this year we saw a momma bunny making a nest out in front of the house. The grandkids had a blast watching the...

FOR ALL EPI PEN USERS - I hope you find this helpful. This is supposedly the only long term study done on storage of epi pens. Long-term stability of epinephrine dispensed in unsealed syringes for the first-aid treatment of anaphylaxis Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Volume 102, Issue...

Drew May I suggest you keep one epi pens in your truck? That way you will have one close when you leave your property. Stinging insects are everywhere, not just confined to your homestead:)

https://tds.us.henkel.com/NA/UT/HNAUTTDS.nsf/web/29FD0B44C6E02909882571870000D85E/$File/641-EN.pdf Some research has led me to the Loctite 641 as the product that should cure your woes. If the clearance is excessive, knurling or symmetrically punching a row divots will raise enough metal that...

Roy - a few years back I was involved with implementing an ISO 14001 program. Heavily involved in both the initial program and subsequent audits. Brother I KNOW your pain. Just recalling the headaches is enough for a month worth of night terrors. Good luck!

farmer2009 I found a very interesting article (albeit dated) about bio char and one mans use of the process in his chicken operation. Practitioner's Profile: Using Chicken Litter for Biochar | International Biochar Initiative Initial costs would be staggering, but sounds like he got grant...

Don If all else fails, you can try the European method for unsticking stuck tractors http://youtu.be/YnRRGW6z3UQ Sure looks like it would work. Hope you were able to get it out with your come-along and chains!

Drew You have the makings for a very nice shop! Concerning your dust collection, may I suggest that you place your shop vacuum (or if you decide to upgrade to a dust collector) in with your compressor and control it by remote control using this Rockler Dust Collector Remote Switch and...

I found this picture online. Simple yet elegant. And many many hours of seat time!!

Arkansas is the leading rice producing state in the US. Missouri grows some down in the boothill flats along the Missouri River. FYI

I have wondered myself what I could possibly want to put in there that would be any where close to 1400 pounds. Decorative stone I suppose, but that cart wouldn't be my first choice for sure!

I have a Liberty safe. All Liberty safes have a lifetime manufacturers warranty - they will repair or replace any safe that is in a fire or break-in. 20 something different models up to 2.5 hour burn time to choose from. I found a mid line floor model at my local locksmith and bought it very...

Thanks. Yours is as well. SIL's birthday was a couple of weeks ago. I bought him this is garden cart from Northern Tools on sale for $99. 1400 pound capacity, all four sides fold down. Super handy, was very nice for planting. Of course I had other reasons, last year young SIL was...

We planted 40 tomato sets, 40 pepper sets, and a bunch of cucumber, cabbage and broccoli. 2 rows of green beans and 7 rows of Bodacious sweet corn. Oh and some squash. I provide the land, and equipment - he is supposed to do the planting and daily tending. Somehow I ended up on the end of a...

We have sugar snaps, potatoes, several varieties of lettuce, radishes carrots and onions looking pretty good.

My SIL and me spent several hours "piddling" in the garden last night (eeeweww). The iPhone app is not letting me upload multiple photos, so here is a pic of a new strawberry raised bed Chandler variety

I can't be sure, but your tree might be (have been :( ) an Indian trail marker tree like the one I have posted below. I know it's probably too late, but these trees are very unique and historical.

That little memory bell started dinging away when I read your post. I do recall studying this at one point in my life. Don, you may find this of interest. http://scialert.net/fulltext/?doi=rjss.2012.38.50&org=10 Basically, it reads that no single scarification method works consistently among...

I think the traditional method is to pinch the stem below the dried flower and pull up, collecting the seeds in your closed hand. This separates the stem, seed and petals. You could use that device to drop the seeds in... But I don't think it's going to be much help in removing the stems from...

Yikes! Talk about a job for a family of little people, or a bunch of grandkids. Sorry but my back wouldn't let me participate in that harvest. Hope you have some short statured help :)

Pecan trees do very well in those situations. I know where several hundred are planted in bottom ground right next to a large river. This river leaves it's bank several times per year, the trees are just fine...thriving actually.

On another forum, this was being used by the poster, and he was real pleased with it. LINCOLN (LUBE EQUIPMENT) G400 - BUCKET PUMP GEAR LUBE & ATF LEVER TYPE FOR 25-50 LB. PAIL $30

David, Glad that part is over for you. Now the work starts. It's time to reinvent yourself. I would suggest you become a faithful follower of the sage financial wisdom of Dave Ramsey. Rice and beans and beans and rice. Eliminate everything that's non-essential. Start with the smallest debt and...

This was a combination weapon consisting of brass knuckles, knife and revolver made by some Frenchie named Apache. It would close up into a brass knuckle configuration.

This Colt Third Model is reportedly valued at $5,000,000.00 What is its "name", or why is it so special?

Good one James, I had to look it up. After I saw it, recalled seeing a box of ammo for sale at a gun show. Now I know!! Can anyone name this or what it was designed to do? I don't think the image resolution allows you to see the name...at least I can't on the iPad.

Bingo!!

I was on Gunbroker the other day, saw a gun brand I wasn't familiar with. Mateba. Turns out it's a semi auto revolver. Went back and found it to grab this pic, price is bid up to $5,000, so apparently not a cheap gun either. Not a bad looking gun!!

Eddie One possibility is to use stainless steel and apply your own finish - perhaps like these two examples. The designs are only limited by your imagination. Air tools and sand paper. Have your metal shop cut your metal into the size you want. Then purchase an English wheel and roll...

The Mantis tiller. Now that's one wicked tool!!! I just love mine, and am always looking for an excuse to fire mine up.

We let the drip system run all night - and here is the result.

Hi guys! You all's gardens are looking good! I took a step forward then 5 backwards! We lost all of our sets (about 100 plants) to a late season frost. Plus all of our bush beans. Our forecasted low was 38, never dreamed it would frost. Then my earthway planter slipped a belt as my...

There's always Turtleman, Live Action! :) :)

As a public service :ahem Below are all of the different Spam varieties and products (who'd a thunk it ??)

Does this help :)

Years ago when the kids were small, the pediatrician recommended we install a whole house humidifier, and recommended a brand called Aprilaire. Mounts right on your cold air return - uses an ice maker type water supply and needs a drain close. Has it's own humidistat to control the humidity...

We have a golden retriever and a border collie. They are both the same age, around 5. When spring arrived when they were 1.5 years old, both developed some sort of allergies...bad enough that we had to take them to the vet for shots and special shampoo, etc. They were miserable, we were...

This is what I use to heat my insulated shop. I bought it used 10 years ago, and have about $300 invested between the wood burning furnace and chimney pipe. The squirrel cage blower really moves the air...which is good and bad. Good because it circulates the warm air, bad because the cold...

Daugen I am as far from a Cajun as one could possibly be, but as far as shrimp seasoning - Zatarain's shrimp boil and their SEVEN wonderful seasonings are IMHO the best and only way to enjoy shrimp. Now a true Cajun would probably laugh at me comparing Zatarain's as being authentic Cajun...but...

Try this outfit. It says 3x12 cherry is available. Don't have experience ordering from them... http://www.woodvents.cn/heat-registers.html Hope this helps!

Update to my thread. Grandson started out calling me grandpa, but now has changed it to PaawPaw! Here he is telling me he is cold as I turn the fan on and off teasing him. He's quite the boy (grandpa's boy!!)

Thanks, it's 68' x 42' with 14' sidewalls. Here are a couple other picks. To side of the stove is a 12'x12' room for tool storage. It's a mess right now...but it's my mess and it paid for!!

Here's a couple pics of my combo work bench - steel work on left, woodworking in right. I will snap some better pics next time. The bench itself came out of the old AGCO plant, and is close to 5'x10', framed out of heavy steel. I added a sheet of 3/8 plate steel on one half, and reclaimed some...

Up until 6 or 7 years ago, it was legal to burn trash and yard waste in our little town. We never did. My daughter has allergies and was miserable when everyone was burning leaves. However - the leaf burning I can understand...what I don't understand is the burning of trash. Plastics...

Our first year of marriage I was asked not to help with the laundry when several of her white articles turned pink. Could I pass a polygraph to determine if this was an intentional act...? Let's just leave it that polygraphs are not admissible as evidence in court :) A few years ago, she...

Was wondering that also. Probably should document the fact that she was keeping the kids in "filth"..,.just in case you ever need any 'dirt' on her. Always better to have and not need rather to need and not have.

Randy Back in early October when you first shared you were suffering from sciatica and back spasms, I don't recall you mentioning the cause? Was this trauma related? I am not suggesting it has to be trauma related as my back issues and sciatica weren't caused by any specific trauma, but...

The Southern Baptists also have a well oiled disaster relief operation. In addition to relief efforts here in the states, they also respond globally. http://www.namb.net/dr/

I am full time reader but seldom poster on this thread. Seldom because I HATE to talk in the morn...and since the Good Morning thread gets read in the morn..I quietly sit by and watch the extended "family" scurry around getting ready for their day. I might mention that you guys (and FG) will...

Well, Midway has them on sale for $344 / per hundred plus shipping....but still a "good" trade!

Wifey went from a 10 year old Honda Odyssey to an AWD Honda Pilot. She loves it. Plenty of pep, 20 MPG and as sure footed as a billy goat.

They make all sorts of conveyors, in all shapes, sizes and configurations. We have a couple of rental stores around here you can rent them from. The last one I used was about 16 long and ran off 110v. This one didn't have a loading hopper, but the do make them with one. Here is a random pic...

Well unless you used that horrid word "NEW" :) Here is a seasoned BMW convertible with low miles (cough) 186,000, for the bargain price of $2,000!! http://bit.ly/16c6jqz Haha. You can even say it was approved by the Dean (me!!) :)

Ok, NOW the jokes and comments can start! A few tractor thoughts and song titles are running around my cranial expanse at the moment :)

I grew up in north Missouri, and during my teens back in the 70's, we spent all summer bucking small round bales that came out of the Allis Chalmers Roto-Baler. Most of the time, the bales would be in the 60 pound range, but could vary up to 100 pounds. They were twine tied (more like...

BUPPIES: EIGHT coats of wax??? May I make an appointment please?

Greetings from the State of Missouri, smack dab in the center of the United States. Have you heard of Branson Missouri? It's a "small" town of 10,000 people that hosts nearly 8,000,000 visitors each year. It's called the live entertainment capital of the world with family friendly entertainment...

They do make quite a mess in a manicured lawn. The elderly neighbor lady just hates them. For several years she would call me about this time of year to dispatch as many as I could. I kept telling her they are harmless. But they scared her and she didn't like the numerous dirt piles.

I know it's summertime in Missouri when I step out of the AC into the sauna we call outdoors and my glasses instantly fog over. Same thing happens when we vacation at the beach along the Emerald Coast of Florida...except up here there isn't that pleasant sea breeze :) Mostly Gas is correct, we...

Who me?? Why I know not what you speak of!

Haha!! Actually, she's the most wonderful woman in the world, and I am dang lucky to have her the last 27 years. And I think we make a cute couple!!!

Looks like an enjoyable place to stay and relax Daugen! My brother, 20 years my senior, was fortunate to retire at 55. Bought a motor home and I haven't seen him since. Ok, that's an exaggeration, but they are gone constantly. Even seriously considered selling their home at one point. I know...

For those Internet sleuths... Here is a pic Obed posted early on: I thought all along his name really was Obed...but now suspect he chose the name from the Obed River on the Cumberland Plateau, near his previous property...

I am not even going to start on the math, but there will be considerable sway with 2" pipe. Schedule 80 would be better than 40 regardless of diameter. You will have significant loading on these poles with a giant sail attached at the top of a 15'? pipe. My gut tells me in a commercial...

Well folks, it's official. My grandson calls me grandpa. Nothing exotic or nicknamey...but let me tell you...my chest swelled to three times its size when little Eli said grandpa 4 times in a row!!! Now I might happen to have a new grandson....wonder what he will call me :)

Man, I can SMELL that barbecue!! Dang, I am starving now! A couple pics from yesterday Mammoth Springs, just inside the Arkansas state line.

Well, my daughter and grandson is home from the hospital. Her delivery was SUPER easy, with just an overnight stay! Just had to share this picture. This was shortly after they got settled in at home this evening. Eli checking out his new baby brother.. He even offered him his favorite...

Well, it's official. He's here! Isaiah Levi. 7 pounds 15 oz. 20 in doing great!! Me and his brother have had a great time together today. Playing cars and toy animals here: As soon as he wakes from his nap, heading to the hospital to meet the new family member.

Good morning everyone, and what a blessed morning it would be. Seldom poster to this thread, but I do read it daily. I am not working today, as I have the awesome privilege of grandson sitting. As you can tell - might have some help :) He is my little buddy, so proud of him! I mentioned...

Tonight, we had an adult and juvenile barred owl (hoot owl) roosting in a tree. My son heard the juvenile screech begging. I got a flashlight and we stood under the tree admiring them for twenty minutes. Here is a picture of the adult. The young bird cannot be seen in this picture.

The above is one type of "air curtain destructor". Using this type of burning system keeps almost all smoke from the air. Plus the burn time is quick!!

FWIW- My son and I removed our old evergreen shrubs a few weeks back. Had an old ski tow rope which my boy wrapped around the shrub, then he tied it short to the FEL. I had the easy job, raising the FEL and backing up. Slick process, popped those shrubs out root and all.

You can easily do this with a good sized excavator with thumb (50,000#), 50hp tractor and a heavy duty rotary cutter. You will also want an air curtain burner (dig burn pit, set up the air curtain, and feed the fire). See pics. The advantage of an air curtain, less smoke, complete...

How about something like this?

Did a quick google search, here are a couple of ideas The first is a John Deere item, but is available from Amazon. The second is from tractor caddy. Not sure if this is what you wanted...

Use a dremel with a drill bit. Once you relieve the pressure the pain in gone immediately. You don't have any nerve endings in the actual nail. The whole process is fairly painless.

Looks like it would be a fascinating tour, especially if you were a movie buff.... http://www.hobbitontours.com/

Umm, I think there are plenty of "common" ag tractors whose "bones" will never ride again. The vultures swoop in, pick the carcass clean of usable parts and the bones are left to rust. Or perhaps you meant waiting for reincarnation through recycling the old iron into new tractors. :) I look...

Am I still welcome if I am WAY MORE than just a bit off? Seriously! I have a border collie as a house dog! 'Nuff said ;)

Congrats Roy! Beautiful new home! River frontage!! That is awesome. That would have sold me! Do you know much about the river? Does it run year round, meaning does it have fish? Navigable with a fishing boat? Love everything ...but those pesky taxes. Good luck getting those vacated.

Best cheap ear plugs I personally have ever used. Less than two bucks at Wallyworld. I could never get the foam ones to stay in my ear...these are AWESOME!

Or you can spend a few bucks and buy the tool.... Super handy! Have had one for 20 years, and just bought my son and son-in-law one for Christmas :)

Well, I am not going say it couldn't be done with a cable and grapple...and I might even give it a try because I am as stubborn and cheap as the next guy. That said, a trackhoe with a thumb would make short work of this and would be my tool of choice. I know of dozens of demo companies right...

We got the pour done. Rented a small electric mixer that really sped up the process. Built a platform next the form and was able to dump direct into the box. I had some 2" PVC, that idea was stolen from others here on TBN. Sank 4 of those, and one 4" pipe as storage for shovels, etc...

Paul, Where did you get my baby picture???? :)

I have the ballast box ready for concrete. Here are a couple of pics that show the steel layout and the box form. I used a cat II drawbar, drilled a hole in the plywood for each pin to stick thru on the two sides of the form. On the end of the form, I jigsawed a square cut for the receiver...

I needed to weld shut the end of my short pipe. That was fun! Ok, might have had to try this twice. I kept melting my pipe!!

I want to incorporate a trailer hitch receiver - almost flush with the concrete. To do that, I have to design a way to insert the pin - inside the concrete. I purchased some square tubing sized to allow the hitch to slide in. Measured how far back to drill my holes, making them slightly...

Hey all! Decided that I needed a ballast box for my L5030 Kubota. Looked around for a while, trying to find one...but all I could find was too small or expensive. So I decided that I needed to build one! The first order of business - replacing my stolen welder. Hello Craigslist. Found this near...

DING DING DING sdkubota and KennyG back to your prospective corners! This will be the last and final round. Debaters, protect your opinions at all times. Extra points will be given for verifiable references. Opinions only will be counted against you. Come out fact slinging at the sound of the...

This is like the lift I described above.

My wife fell and broke her wrist a couple of years ago. Her ring was already tight, and the swelling prevented us from removing it. The doctor wanted to wait a few days before he casted the break to allow for the swelling. He said the ring must come off before he put on the cast, either he...

I concur! My building has 2 insulated overhead garage doors 10'x12', and one barn slider - insulated that I fabricated on site - 16'x 14'. The overhead doors seal pretty well (commercial). My slider leaks air. No more than I use it, I should never had built it. In fact, I keep it covered with...

Not the best of pictures, but this is one bridge that gets its fair share trucks, and floods during heavy rains. Notice how the concrete is all chewed up!

I too tried to get caught up with my brush hogging. With the drought this summer - my mowing got out of sequence, and the last time we only partially mowed. A few weeks back, I got most of our trees pruned, so I was able to mow under the trees - first time in about three years. Felt good to...

Just north of Noel Missouri, Elk river bluffs. Beautiful early morning drive.

I had to fly up to Chicago last week to seal the deal on a contract, and they took me to Al's sandwich shop. I opted for the pizza. "A whole lotta Meat". I ate the whole thing (and it was delicious!!!!)

David Glad you are ok!!!. Although I don't currently own a road bike, I surely miss riding and have been window shopping a bit. Crazy rush hour traffic causes me concern, and reading your post sent chills up my spine. I had already decided that when (if) I get my ride, trying to look "cool"...

I recall reading some threads here about people building soil sifters or soil screens to remove trash from their soil. Since I am on my iPhone, I will let you do a TBN search. I did do google image search and there were many pics of sifters for use with FEL's and also shovel / wheelbarrow...

I am surprised that's the only bug you guys have given each other....what with all the THONG sharing you two talk about!!!

No problem for an excavator with hydraulic thumb. You will need to size it accordingly based on lift height, needed reach and lifting weight. Your other option is an extending boom hi lift rough terrain forklift (telehandler)

Here is Missouri we use "hedge", also known as Osage Orange. The Maclura Pomifera tree is highly insect and decay resistant; very heavy and dense. It was widely distributed during the dust bowl days and planted as windbreaks. I would say the majority of farms here in the Midwest use this...

Reminds me of the porta power units referred to as the "Jaws of Life"

Congrats on the promotion! Using my phone did a search on the last one. Sanyo replacement lamp M6VAA

I have attached a wiring diagram I located. My suggestion is to check for continuity on the wires. My guess is you have a broken wire somewhere. Wiring issues can be frustrating. Good luck!

I suspect it's a Cushman Truckster that may have been modified to resemble a jeep. I found a few photos of similar looking rigs. Cushman made hundreds of models, so it's possible it's original. Every about thing about your image screams Cushman, starting with the seat. The last pic shows one...

This one is holds about 30 long guns with plenty of shelving for pistols, ammo and other goodies. It wasn't top of the line, but has 1.5 hour fire protection and weighs upwards of half ton or so. I have it set up with a light kit that comes on when it's opened. Sorry no peeking inside. I have...

I am late to the party, but if you decide not to purchase a handgun, I would recommend a Ruger 44, which is a semi auto carbine - and uses 44 mag ammo. I would expect you could buy it for $450 US It is a short sturdy gun, easy to maneuver with - in and out of vehicles, four wheelers, horseback...

I have a Hi-Lift jack, and would use this. Dig a hole at the jack point, and use the lift. Available at most farm stores (in the Midwest at least). Last one I bought was $70 or so - several years ago. The most handiest jack you can have on a farm or around equipment...IMHO.

Our 6 1/2 month old grandson, who we get to see almost daily - has his grandparents wrapped around his little finger. Because of his mom and dads work schedule he spends three nights a week here with us. We just returned from a 4 day mini vacation where we were with him 24/7. So that brought...

The chimney pipe uses a ceiling support box that holds the weight of the chimney pipe, plus ensures proper clearance from combustibles. Your stove pipe fits up into the chimney pipe at the bottom of the support box. Here is a pic of a typical box. Frame your opening and secure the box a few...

Hmmm I wonder if a blue hard hat with a clear shower cap would be effective? Spread the sticky stuff on the shower cap, place it over the hard hat, and off you go!

My neighbor has these, and she asks me to dispatch them for her every year. They make a person nervous, as they sound like a small plane dive bombing around you. Only the female has the ability to sting, but seldom does. Biggest wasp I have ever seen. Looks like a fighter jet. They burrow into...

Drag racing could be compared (in my weird warped mind) to Pumpkin Chunkin. Any one that has a motorized vehicle can drag race. Likewise, it wouldn't take much equipment or money to toss a pumpkin 40-50'. If I was a good mechanic I could scrap together a dragster that would motor on down the...

This is as cheap as it gets ;)!!!

For my really "big jobs", I pull out my big knife! Makes my pants sag like a hood rat, all 4 pounds of it!! :). Ha ha!!

I have a 42x68 workshop with 14' sidewalls. For lighting I bought 6 400 watt metal halide low bay fixtures. 8 years ago, I paid around $115 complete for each light. Was purchased at a local commercial electric supply house. I don't recall the brand name, but have yet to replace a bulb. I have...

I perused some sites, and I couldn't make a positive ID. But my best guess: Midland Water Snake Nerodia sipedon pleuralis. Common statewide, except southernmost portions of Coastal Plain, where apparently confined to immediate vicinity of Conecuh, Yellow, and Choctawhatchee Rivers. A...

Does this bring back memories?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fctS-9Q7LA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I found some pics - some good, some bad and some ugly :) edit: sorry for the double pic post

Surely you can borrow a set of post hole jobbers to extend the holes another 6".... If you have zero options in that dept....take a shovel and dig an oversize hole down about 6" - to allow the base of the engine down in the hole. This will give you the extra depth you want (perhaps don't need)...

I am too.....and it really SUCKS when your little slaves er I mean kids grow up and head off to college.... All that work that I now have to do myself (crying). And my grand kid ..... Well - he isn't much help right now!! (but he sure is fun to hang with!!!!!)

Get yourself 3-4' of 1/4" chain and two clevises such as the one pictured. Now you have an adjustable flexing top link -- cheap!

The Amish up around home (LaPlata Mo), they share a phone. On an old gravel road in the middle of nowhere is a telephone booth. That is the community Amish telephone. Not sure if this booth is the "exact" one from LaPlata, but you get the idea.

I too have been partial to the MM color scheme. More so the yellow with white accents such as shown below.

Haven't put in a garden in three years. This morning I put in gas (from last fall - no stabil); my silly tiller started on the first pull. I attribute this to the simple fact - I let the tiller idle till it ran out of gas when I put it away three years ago.

That's a good question. Zooming in on this picture it is hard to tell exactly what is holding it. Probably something along the line of a woven steel braided strap - in multiples.

Pretty massive rig. I wonder if the Egyptians could have moved it faster - start to finish?

Of course the ridge board can be spliced. Splice between rafters, and add cleat boards on both sides of splice nailed to ridge and end nailed to both rafters. As far as the overhang...we used to frame everything back tied into the second truss/rafter by cutting notch pockets and installing...

+1 Did someone mention "BALL"?

Mmmmm My morning "coffee": :thumbsup:

When I read your post, I immediately thought of the traditional root cellar, which has been constructed from necessity since the beginning of time until recently. Growing up with a root cellar (without a doubt the scariest place on earth for a kid), Anytime the storms would roll in, we would...

Another night of fitful sleep. Sigh. Maybe I can catnap before I "punch-in". Today's high - 54F. NWS just issued a dense fog advisory. Luckily for me that I work from home!! Don't have to worry about the morning commute...well once I almost tripped going down the stairs to my office - could...

Good morning everyone. 25F heading to the mid 50's. The mild winter continues. Have a couple of meetings today, then several bids to work on. Should be a busy day. My FIL is here for the next couple of days. He doesn't understand that I "work" from home. He is always ends up in my office...

:) I mudded and taped mine - then conned my nephew in sanding and texturing :) I hate sanding drywall. On a positive note, glad you tests are coming out fine. Pay mind to what those doctors say!! Another overcast day here in Missouri. 38F heading into the mid 40F. Kinda a blah day.

David You might want to check this website. http://www.portablegaragedepot.com/index.cfm?catid=70 They have other styles as well

It's 37F heading to 55. Pretty overcast, with areas of drizzle which prompted the weather service to issue a alert for black ice - since the ground is frozen. I hate black ice. But, shouldn't be around long. My basement remodel is one step closer to being finished. I was able to find ceiling...

Since I live close to the Kansas side of Missouri, I also thought I would share that Kansas has a bi-monthly magazine. I believe the cost is $10 per year. You can order here. http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/Services/Publications/Magazine/Magazine-Subscriptions/New-Magazine-Subscription What...

The State of Missouri offers two different publications free of charge to Missouri residents. I believe there is a nominal charge for out of state residents and for non-residents. Also, the magazines are available online. The Missouri Conservationist is published monthly. It's a wonderful...

Had another thought, how about a rotating compost bin. Do a google search, many different styles and sizes. This one is 58 gallon.

Ok, how about a cheap mixer like this: It's a Northern Industrial Cement Mixer With Poly - 2 CF Drum EBay has then for $200 plus shipping. Quick search.

You aren't going to grind all of the corn at once are you? If not, 4-5 bushel at a time? I think I would just hand mix and store in covered rubbermaid 35 gal containers. You could use an electric drill and a paddle bit for that final mixing. You know the kind you use to mix drywall mud...

I finally gave away the Lexmark printer. It was an all in one job. Nice printer, but I swear if you printed 75 pages it was out of ink. Went back to an HP. Inks not much cheaper, but it will print several hundred pages before it needs ink. Not good but better. Beautiful day today. Almost hit...

They were calling 1-3 here, but we ended up with 3/4". Looks like maybe one small band left. The most I heard was in Odessa with 1 1/2". Might have had a touch of ice, sounds like I-70 is an ice rink out there. Or (probably) just the snow melted / refroze. Sure is cold!

Whoa, what a change 24 hours have made. 19F With some bluster. Have about 3/4" snow. The house felt a bit chilly yesterday, as the wind blew and the temps dropped. I suspected when I went to bed that something was amiss with the furnace. I couldn't recall the last time I heard it run. We have...

It is 37 headed to 54 today. Stayed up late getting a good start at spoiling that new grandson of mine :). Today, I think I must continue the basement remodel that has be going on way way to long. The end is close, but not close enough. Dang back problems...

It is amazing what people design isn't it? I did notice when he was topping, it seemed to leave a few sprouts. Perhaps going to fast? http://www.bubco.com/vineyard.htm#T2200E Looks like they have quite a bit of info on their website. Including some good static photos.

You might consider military surplus. The specs on these are available, which should lower your engineering costs for the supports. Not sure where you can locate them, but I have known a few who have purchased them for similar situations.

Good morning Mid America must be living the good life, crazy temps for January. 37 currently with mid 50's forecasted today and tomorrow and 60 by Friday.

I had heard you guys across the pond were always known for being a bit windy.....thanks for confirming that!! Haha!! Sounds like you better batten down the hatches today. Be safe ! Here in Mid America, heading to a high of 45. Weatherman is saying mid 60's in a couple of days. WOW Dean

23 currently heading to 37. Bright and sunny. Heading up to church to reprogram the stage lighting, then over to the property to continue the tree pruning. Going to try to sneak into Tandy Leather sometime today...love the smell of that store :) Dean

Well Happy Birthday!! I remember growing up the local paper would have a contest for the first baby of the New Year. Some years it was quite a haul in winnings (gifts). The cold front passed through last night. Had some needed rain for a couple of hours. Will not see the mid 60's, but the mid...

Currently 37, with a forecasted high of 63. What a way to end the year. Think I will start pruning our trees at the property - get in some seat time hauling off the brush. Everyone - have a safe New Years Eve, and a tractor filled New Year!! Dean

Another beautiful day in Missouri. Yesterday it hit 60 degrees. Same for today and tomorrow!! Surely we will pay for this, but until then I am not complaining. Was able to sneak out of work yesterday for some seat time.... Hmmm what to do today.... Dean

I use a product made from castor oil called Scoot Mold. It comes in a sprayer you attach to a garden hose - simply spray it on your lawn. I use it at most once per year. Something in the castor oil they don't like and WILL NOT enter my yard. I will see there runs along the fence, but the only...

It was such a nice day, just had to try out the new set of pallet forks I bought for the tractor. Have had a 40 yard trash dumpster for months over at our land, and the disposal service is getting antsy to get it back, so wanted to load up so old stacks of treated wood, and move some brush to...

Currently 37, with a high of ...wait for it...wait for it....57 degrees!!! Holy Smokes Can't believe this weather. Dean

Yes, another pitiful night of little sleep. I guess the "trip to the woodshed" with my subconscious did little good. (Yikes - SMH - starting to worry about us ;) ) Anywho - saw the clock turn 1:30, then went to sofa, dozed, awake at 3:15, dozed off till 5:30... It's 32 outside and supposed to...

Weird sleep patterns for me the last several days. In bed at a decent hour, wide awake at 2:30.. Too early to get up, and stay up - so I try some reading and what-not then back to sleep an hour later. Then when the alarm goes off - I don't hear it, and then wake up two hours later then I intend...

GOOD MORNING TBN It is CHRISTmas Day, 30 degrees. What a great day today is, for obvious reasons!! Can't believe our weather. Yesterday it was almost 50 and sunny. Today is forecast for 52!! All of the Christmas preparations have been made, including all of the sneaky, stealthy, deceptive /...

It's been a busy couple of days, we spent Tuesday morn at the hospital (bouncing baby boy 7 pounds 15 ounces, 19.5 inches!!), then to work for a few hours, back to the hospital for some getting to know my grandson time. Then up at 4:30 the next morn - had a big job that I needed to quote...

Here is the little guy on his way home from the hospital this afternoon. Handsome little thing :) I am heading over in a few to start spoiling my grandson. Mendi has come down with a cold / fever, so "grandma" has to stay home. Poor thing is miserable. (Heehee, more time for me - no sharing the...

Well. IT IS OFFICIAL!! I AM A GRANDPA!!!! YAHOOOO!!! Name: Elisha Dean (a great middle name :) , if I say so myself ;) ) 7 pound 15 oz, 19.5 inches. Both mother and baby are doing great, praise the Lord! Grandma and Gramps - doing great! Thanks everyone for your kind words and well...

Good morning all Special day today, for today I become Grandpa Dean - YAHOO!!! It's off to the hospital to offer moral support. Lets go little grandson!!! Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dean (my first - can you tell :) )

David, Ran across this nifty tool the other day for picking up nuts (or anything similar) http://www.nutwizard.com/ This tool digs the walnuts from grass, sticks, etc. super easy to empty... It comes with a heavy gauge wire bail that fits on a five gallon bucket. Just roll the nut tool...

Good morning. Spent till the wee hours of this morning building a workbench for SIL. Early Christmas present from my daughter to her hubby. His friends kept him out till I had it completed. Had to be an early present because the Dr. will induce on Tuesday if that grand baby doesn't get here...

This tracked Challenger would satisfy a lot of my wishes. Oh man. Dean

It is an actual picture. It is not computer generated or altered in any way. It was taken by my cell phone. Can you guess what it is??

We use these IBC totes all of the time. We get them in 275 and 335 gal sizes - used. We pop the top of the cage off, then cut the tops out to make a very sturdy pallet with sides. Most will have metal pallets. We order them by the semi load (60 per load). Your trucking cost is the major...

Good morning. Kinda overdid it yesterday, was a fitful night. Not much sleep...but that's ok, Sunday afternoons are perfect for napping (especially since my Chiefs are tanking yet again this year). Have a quality day!!

Good morning. WOW, what a restless night. Stayed up way too late, had some very weird dreams, and it's pouring outside, 46 degrees with a chance of snow overnight. Prime and paint my basement remodel is the order of the day. My nephew was kind enough to pop in yesterday and finished sanding /...

Good morning all. 27 degrees in beautiful Missouri heading for the upper 40's Don't tell my wife, but I had the last piece of thanksgiving's pumpkin pie for breakfast...ala mode. I LOVE this time of year. Day trip for work today. Heading to the Ozarks. A quality day to everyone!! Dean

My daughter and son-in-law will soon be blessing me with my first grandchild, a boy they have chosen to name after me. I am super excited and honored to say the least, and am looking forward to developing that special bond between the two of us. What I am curious about is what do your grand...

Wondering if anyone else using the IPhone app experiences app shutdown when opening posted pictures? It doesn't happen with every picture, but probably 50% of the time. When it happens, the app freezes and them shuts down. Real Bummer! I want to see pics!! Yes I could use the home computer...