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Finally getting back to this project. Hooked a jump pack up directly to the studs in the junction box. Saw 15 amps so roughly 2.5amp average. I then pulled the trailer and only one wheel dragged. I then measured the amperage at each wheel: LF: 4.0 (this is the one that dragged), LC: 4.0, LR...

If I could purchase shoes separately, I would have replaced them. Unfortunately, the shoes are only available with the backing plates and they cost $150 per axle. Times 3 axles.

I ran a dedicated ground and not a chassis ground. There is a chassis ground at the junction box.

Yes, it's built into the truck.

Thank you for the tip. I think I might have bought a clamp meter and checked this once before, but I'll do it again and post the findings. Thanks for the tip. I was thinking about trying to read the max potential amps at the trailer connector. Any idea how I could do this?

I have a 32' flat bed tri-axle gooseneck trailer. The trailer has electric brakes on each axle. When I first got the trailer, I found the shoes to be wiped out. Some brakes obviously hadn't worked for some time, others where grinding on metal. I went with new backing plates, magnets, and...

Working on the shoe plate. The channel is 1/2” and was 12” wide. I wanted 10”. I cut the channel to length and then made two cuts lengthwise. Beveled the edges. Two passes at 300 ipm and 23 volts. The second photo is the channel welded to a 3/4” press plate.

Mrs wants to test the waters on some blacksmithing so she asked that I build her a power hammer. Instead of a power hammer, I thought I’d build her a hydraulic press instead. I was working on the frame over the weekend and had to share a picture of a weld. The thin vertical weld is the backside...

Thanks. What I didn’t tell you is that my wife put those down. The tacks were the first welds she’s ever laid down. Started with some tacks, then a couple stringers, got her to start weaving and then started turning up the power. Her speed is ok, but I had the power turned down too low for the...

What are you thoughts on the welds? Piece of 3/8” plate. Started off with a couple of tacks and tried some drag stitches. At first the settings were too cold, but the welds started looking better with a weave. Then started to turn up the power so the bead started to lay down. Finished by...

This would be for a forging press so you need to make repeated close-open motions in rapid succession. Many are doing this with two foot pedals, but the motion is slow and clumsy. A hand valve would the best solution, but that takes away one hand from holding the red hot piece of metal.

That's exactly what I want for a function. I must have watched that video a half dozen times and I can't figure out the mechanics. I see that it's a three position valve. Probably a splitter valve because of the pressure detent release on the return stroke. But how does he activate the...

I'm in the planning stage to build a hydraulic press. I'm looking for a valve that has a specific function, but I don't know the technical name of what it is that I'm trying to find. That's where I hope you guys can help. The valve I want will have this function: cylinder extends manually and...

Due to a stupid mistake I managed to shear off a hydraulic pump shaft. The pump isn't horribly expensive, but the broken piece is jammed inside a drive pump that's worth $4000. I can't grab the piece with a vice grips so I need to weld something on that I can grab. A nut is the first option...

Looking to change my Alaskan mill to hydraulic.

I've already looked up the gpm vs recommended coupler size for the pressure drop and know what size is recommended. However, I deliberately omitted this information so as to not sway the responses. What I wanted to know is what the industry standards are.

I'm adding a high flow circuit to my skid steer and I want to match industry standard couplers. I don't know if this would be 1/2" or if I should be stepping up to 3/4"? For some reason I suspect many machines are using 1/2" couplers on their high flow circuits.

I've reached out to this company regarding their "Creoshield". Creosote Odor Removal

Thanks for pointing out the wattage. Theoretically a 250w panel would be more than sufficient. However, I know that my installation won't be optimal. The install angles will be wrong and it's likely there will be shading. What I was trying to ask is; how much do I need to oversize the panels to...

When I moved the first batch I was recovering from Covid and still couldn't smell. I definitely have my sense of smell back because these have some funk to them! I was thinking about that this morning and was wondering if maybe pressure washing them would help. I'd have to figure out how much...

Here is the controller I purchased: SmartSolar MPPT 75/10, 75/15, 100/15 & 100/20 - Victron Energy

Awww, shucks. Thanks for the compliment! Here's a photo of the place. The Mrs and I are building it ourselves. 100% self performed. Of course, it's taken us over a decade to get to the point of trimming out the interior. We'll work on it over the holidays and weekends buying materials along the...

Greatly appreciate the info. Well, the observations were correct, the panels were hail damaged. The search continues on. I bought a 70v 15w controller, any suggestions on what I want to Target for panel watts? I figure that my angles will not be close to optimal and there might be some shading.

Thanks. A skid steer does pretty good work moving them around. I've been building a cabin and these timbers will be used for an open air porch.

Mines rated for 18k off the gooseneck.

Load test today! Picked up my heaviest load ever. 12 8x16x32' creosote soaked timbers from a railroad trestle. Each one weighs about 1,200 lbs. Trailer handled the load real nice. Didn't want to sway or get squirmy on the bridge approaches. Definitely could tell I had 21,000 behind me, but it...

Finished product. For where the project started, I couldn't be happier with the results

If the panel is small enough a controller is not needed. It's only when the panels have enough capacity to over charge the batteries that a controller is required. This one is only maintaining the batteries current charge so it'll be OK.

Rebuilt the transition plate at the beaver. The original one was much thinner and something had hooked it causing the plate to bend out of shape. This one is now bolted to every board plus the four rails.

Took it for a shake down yesterday. About a 20 mile dead head trip and no issues at all. Need to retorq the wheels and then I have my first load this weekend. I have a 12k warn winch that I built a receiver mount for. I didn't want to permanently mount the winch because it wouldn't get used...

For the tires I went with a 235/85 16 14 ply. Hopefully these won't come apartike the 12 plies. The wheels are PYOs from a 2000 era Chevy/GMC pickup. I sandblasted them and then painted the wheels using a silver appliance epoxy. I really like the long lug nuts; they help conceal the hub.

On my 20' trailer I wired in a 4 pin female connector so I can plug in some magnetic tail lights for those long loads. I figured it wouldn't hurt to do the thing again. The plug wire is a coiled cord I bought off eBay. I was setup for the round pin connectors found on big rigs, but I changed it...

Got the electric finished up. New LED mini marker lights. I put three lights on the fender so I could better see it when turning. I added a solar panel to always keep the battery charged. I also used junction boxes for the wire connections. The lights are two fold. The smaller ones are wired to...

For the moment I'm ok with the design. I would like some advice on how to evaluate the panels for condition and proper function.

Replaced the equalizers because I assumed the bushings were shot. I couldn't get the cotter pin out of one the bolts so I cut a groove and ground the pin out. When I removed the equalizer, I was surprised to see the spring pads were worn flat. Originally these would have been triangular in...

Yes, I'm trying to work with a budget. I think I'll steer myself away from the truck batteries and go with some AGMs instead. According to some calculators I'd be looking for a battery between 100-160aH. Thoughts on going with a single large battery vs a pair of smaller ones? You are correct...

I noticed that shading you pointed out. I was hoping it was just dirt, but if it's damage then I'll pass. There are other options out there. How can I test the panels for function?

The panels that I was considering makes 40 volts, can this panel be used on 12v batteries that are in parallel?

We have a off grid cabin and I'd like to use a solar panel to power some low voltage lights. My thinking is to buy some 400 watt, 40 volt solar panels and use them to charge some semi truck batteries. I can get these batteries super cheap used. Because the batteries would not be matched, I was...

There really isn’t a good way short of cutting the hangers off. If it’s just one tire, that might be indicative of a bad bearing, rim or axle.

Sunday I rebuilt the ramps. I used 1.5x3x3/16” tube for the rails. The cleats are 2.5”x3/16”L that I salvaged from the old ramps. The trailer hook is 4”x3/8” L that I cut down so the vertical leg measures 1.25”. I wended the hook on top of the tubes so I’d have a stronger connection. Of course...

Painting is complete! Gosh it felt good to finish. The two of us spent 6 hours on Saturday painting the head and bed rails.

Spent Saturday doing some small chores like fixing the tool box lids, building a chain rack and a small parts tray in the tool box. The lid hinges were never greased and were seized solid. Ended cutting them off and replacing them. Took us three hours to get them aligned correctly! Had to cut...

Flipped the trailer the other week. Originally I tried with the forks but it was too much weight too far forward. I dropped the attachment and lifted directly off the arms with no problem

Actually, I'm not a welder. I'm an architect.

I figured both tubes weighed about 730lbs. Maybe a few hundred in the other brackets and such. A single round pipe would have been more effective and lighter, but wouldn't have cleared the axles.

The trailer did not have one and it was very flexy.

We applied two coats of Macropoxy 646 and one coat of Acrolon. We actually liked the bright white of the Macropoxy, but we already had the tinted Acrolon. Went with a light gray to be a little different.

Sandblasting day! A few weeks ago I bought a $100 home made pressure tank Sand blaster off marketplace. Whomever built it new how to weld. They were definitely better than I am. I then bought an old Binks gas air compressor for $200. The seller told me it would make 35 CFM. After some digging I...

I've never tried superglue myself, but I do keep it in mind for a laceration. I did use it on the Mrs when she split a nail deep into the quick. Actually I used a steroid cream that I have a script for. It was amazing, you could almost see a daily improvement.

This gets us up to the gorey part. It's been a long time since I've hurt myself so it makes sense that it would be a duesy. I was tired and trying to hurry which is always a bad combination. I was using a 12" bench grinder when the piece of metal slipped off the face of the stone. Instantly my...

I didn't care for the oversized marker lights so the holes were infilled. I used a die grinder to bevel the edges and then traced the irregular hole into a piece of patch steel. The patch was then ground flush and a new 3/4" hole was drilled. Yes, Load Trail used a torch to cut all of the marker...

That's why they invented the grinder. If you look closely you'll see the galvanizing was removed as part of the prep. That HDG is tough stuff!

A couple misc. photos of welds and reinforcements. The galvanized beam is from a highway sign. The crusty cross beam is from a salvaged mobile home. For a 12” beam, it’s crazy how light those mobile home beams are.

Got the head reattached. I used two ratchet straps to keep the head tight to the knee braces and then used a 3/4 ton lever chain hoist to set the angle. A 3-4-5 triangle double checked that it was square to the tower.

It’s interesting how so many manufacturers have an identical head design. One thing they all is a 3/16” gusset applied to the underside of the elbow joint. That gusset just happened to align with the bottom flange of the beam. I cut a piece of metal from the old beam and used it to replace the...

Of course, I screwed up the head beam size for some reason I bought a 12” beam when the existing one was a 10”. When I checked the manufactures website they clearly listed a 12” beam. When I compared the image to a heavier trailer I could see a difference in beam sizes. Their website lists the...

Put the existing head in the band saw so I could cut through the weld. Found some nice pockets of porosity.

Thanks for the compliments guys! Those torque tubes are heavy. I’d guess a 10’ length weighs 100lb, the tubes are 30’ long and there are two of them. I looked them up and both tubes weigh 720lbs. The torque arms don’t weigh much. I’d guess there is another 300lbs. Yea, this definitely reduces...

I mentioned in an earlier post about not being satisfied with the Load Trail build quality. What I’ve noticed is that there are several manufacturers vying to be the cheapest trailer out there. I guess they build what sells. Just wanted to let you know what you are buying. Where the wiring...

Got a few more updates for you guys. With the torque tubes welded in we could now add the torque arms. The goal is to transfer any twisting force from the trailer into the tubes. For the torque arms I used a 10” I beam salvaged from a mobile home. The beams are exceptionally light which is...

With the tubes spliced together we could now put them into the trailer. I know that manufactures were running the tubes to the center of the axles, but I thought I’d extend mine all the way back to the tail. We inserted both tubes at the same time and they went in without any problems. Only...

With the trailer supported on the jacks, I found the tail end to be rather shaky. It just didn’t feel solid. My wife didn’t like walking down there and I was worried it might tip over. I put two ratchet straps on it, they helped, but it still was unnerving. I knew from my research that trailers...

He was commercial and told me that he ate the cost so his rates wouldn’t go up. I have a 2015 GMC 2500 D-Max that I’ll be pulling it with. That truck isn’t rated for the trailers capacity, but ratings keep going up. Thanks for the complements guys! Once we got the trailer flipped over, we...

Now that the trailer was straight and square, it was time to enter the next phase:

With the bed squared up, I now turned my attention to the gooseneck towers. The passenger side tower was pushed back while the drivers side tower was pulled forward. I reused the diamond pulling rig to pull the passenger side tower forward. The drivers side wasn’t as easy because there was...

I quickly realized the trailer head was trying to rotate to the right. I used a 3,000lb concrete block to anchor the trailer. Then the tail of the trailer, 30’ away was trying to swing to the left! We anchored the trailer tail to a tree. By now we were bending the trailer with a 6 ton lever...

With the head out of the way, I could now focus and finishing the trailer straightening. When were moving the trailer, I noticed it had a bad dog track. To keep the trailer in the lane, I had to hug the fog line on the right side. We measured the trailer bed diagonally and found it was 3” out of...

When I got back to the trailer, I started by cutting the head off. I felt it was bent and twisted badly enough that I’d be better served by cutting it off and starting over. I’d admit to having some hesitation to making the first cut.

I also bought a new to me band saw, a Ellis 1600. I knew I needed the metering capability to cut the steel to rebuild the head. There were only two saws on FB Marketplace and I made a lowball offer on the larger saw. Amazingly the seller accepted my offer! I ended up driving 6 hours to the saw...

We took a few months off from the trailer while we bought tools and materials that would needed to finish the project. I called an old contact who did contract work for the state highway department. The state doesn’t allow used materials to be reinstalled so resells them. I bought three pallets...

The frame shop was able to straighten the bow and they also took the twist out of the trailer. They wanted to cut the suspension off to fix the dog track that remained, but I was out of funds. We’d have to save that project for our selves.

I could tell the trailer had not been well maintained so I thought I’d start by repacking the bearings. I started on the drivers side and found the bearings to be packed with a mix of high temp red and black moly greases. The two greases never mixed. The brakes looked ok, maybe a bit thin but...

Per the prior owner, he was towing the trailer behind a medium duty truck when a deer ran into the road. He locked the brakes and jack knifed the trailer. I saw the truck and it definitely had been jackknifed. Even managed to puncture the fuel tank under the passenger door! When I bought the...

I fully admit that even though I did my homework before making the purchase, this project was a mistake. I paid too much for the trailer for the condition it was in. Having never owned a gooseneck trailer, it was also a great opportunity to learn about some of the failings between different...

Anybody ever try using the two part/single cartridge epoxies? I was using them over the weekend to glue in some rebar. Broke one gun handle off and was killing my hands on the second one. The product, once it starts to stiffen, is very hard to push through the mixing tube. Was wondering if...

Probably 15 years ago I bought a auto darkening helmet from Northern Tool. It's an entry level helmet, but it's served me well. Well, the other day, one of the knobs that connects the helmet to the suspension system snapped the stud off. This helmet has several flaws that I would love to...

Succeeded in breaking my log splitter this past weekend. Since I built it 15 years ago, it's been pretty reliable, but looking back I was really pushing my luck. A curly piece of wood got stuck in the head and I was trying to clear it using another piece of wood to push it through. Well, that...

I've been given three concrete saws, two Stihl TS450's and one Partner 970. The two Stihls are apart, it would appear the piston rings broke. One put a piece of ring above the piston and it hammered the piston top pretty good. Other one looks like the top ring land broke. The piston skirts...

Man, it was a good night!

I致e been doing a little aluminum welding, but my welder doesn稚 have a two cylinder rack. The twin cylinder rack was over $300 which outside of my budget. I致e been welding with the cylinder just standing next to the welder. It worked, but I knew it wasn稚 safe. I was also too cheap to buy a...

I'll give you a clue... it's hollow, the fillet welds at the corners are 2" (look under my hand) and it's fully hand welded.

I picked up an aluminum flat bed trailer for a song a few weeks ago. This trailer was suffering from galvanic corrosion where the torsion axle was bolted to the trailer frame. The frame was totally rotted out to the point where it had failed, was then reinforced, the axle was now the most...

Here's a bit of a different project. My wife saw this bed at an antique store and the price and style was right, but it was a full not the queen she wanted. She asked if i could help and I was happy to oblige. The bed was both too narrow and too short so I had to stretch it in both...

I need to build an Atv log arch. The logs we cut are about 24" diameter and are 21' long. These are poplar, but also have Birch, oak and cedar on the property. What are you guys using for the frame tube? I was thinking of 3/16x2", but I don't know that's too small or too heavy. I was thinking I...

I've always been a fan of Oshkosh trucks, so I was in heaven yesterday. The photos show about half of the snow removal equipment for a midsize airport. In this instance, it's Midway. The trucks are very carefully packed in front to back with the attachments overlapping. The center isle will...

The machinist that I had been using for a decade caught the cancer and sadly has passed on. I致e tried another guy with less than favorable results. His work just isn稚 to the quality that I need. I mean, this still isn稚 rocket science. The other the mrs asked how much a mill would cost? My...

I had a spool gun on a old mig welder which I had to sell during the recession. I致e now purchased a different mig welder and although it痴 capable of welding aluminum, it didn稚 come with a feeder. My current welder is a Lincoln 350mp. Do I want a spool gun or push-pull gun? I値l be...

Looking to buy some switchable welding magnets. Been looking at the Magswitch mini 90 lb, but I致e seen some complaints that theyæ±*e not strong enough. The 400 is rather pricey, especially since I want to buy a pair. The Stronghand triangular ones are much cheaper, I知 like the Magswitch...

I bought the steel for this table almost 10 years ago and never got around to building it. Now that I'm getting my shop set back up, I thought it was a good time to burn it together. Top measures 40x48" and is 1" plate. I've never seen plate with one side corrugated like this. Casters are 8"...

I'm looking to add a second accessory port to my skidsteer. I currently have one circuit that is controlled by a manual valve and I want to split it's flow. To do this, I'd like to add a solenoid selector valve that let me choose between the two circuits. For example, port A is active when...

I have an electric line to a post light that no longer works. There is no power - open circuit. Years ago I cut the wire when I was digging the yard and spliced it using an underground splice kit. My guess is that water got into the splice. The strange thing is that the breaker is holding...

I have a single phase 220v motor that I need a starter for. I'd like to have the starter be controlled by a remote switch. At this time I'm not certain if the switch will be momentary or latching. I'd also like the starter to have a disconnect built in so I can kill the power allowing me to...

See if this helps to answer your question. Honestly, I don't think the outlet is any different from a 120v fan being used inside of a 220v welder and the machine not having a neutral.

So I bought a pair of backstand grinders yesterday. I'll go back on Tuesday to pick them up. Here's the CL post: Grinder - Polisher - Cutoff Metal Saw - Belt Sander - Polisher - heavy equipment - by owner - sale $200 for the pair with out the dust collectors. I think the first one is a direct...

Thinking about building a landplane. Not certain this project will happen, but I was wondering where you guys get your blades from? Plow edges are straight, but I often see these planes using a curved blade.

I have a gravel drive and it's getting torn up from use. Typically I'll use a bucket with a bolt on edge to smooth it out. A couple of back drags is all it takes. Lately I've been thinking of trying a land plane, but then I discovered box graders. Lots of videos showing them quickly creating...

Was digging through the barn looking for a steel wagon wheel (which we never found) and we came across a pair of work bench legs. I have no idea where I got these from, but I had a matched pair. We needed a table for our cabin up north and I had a bunch of lumber that I had bought from a...

Looking for a blower to mount to my skidsteer. For budget reasons I'm wanting a tractor unit that's at least 6' wide. Looked at a two stage unit today, price was right, but there was too much damage to the fan and the unit would extend too far in front of the skidsteer. Even though he wanted...

Watching Goldrush last night got us thinking about our rock splitting project. If you watched the episode last night, you would have seen them drilling and then cracking a large Boulder that was in their way. They used a product like Dexpan that expands as it cures. Our project is a simular...

Have a piece of cast iron that was previously welded and the weld didn't hold. I'll be grinding it out and replacing the welds. I can see several cracks which are parallel to the original weld that will now need to be repaired as well. Once I start grinding out the welds I'll probably loose...

I have a very good 20" Rockwell drill press with a wet table but no cross vice or bolt slots. Drill came with a 8" vice that looks like a wood pecker had been working on it. Found this on CL and it's tempting me: Turn your drill press into a Mill x y slide table. - tools - by owner - sale...

Not sure if it's my aging eyes or my helmet, but I can't see soap stone marks. Even very heavy perpendicular stop marks are not noticed and I'll burn right past them. I have a hardfacing project coming up and I want the beads to be really nice parallel lines. I'd use soap stone to layout the...

Ok, I don't need this project, but I kinda fell into it. You see, I saw a K20 Cletrac for sale on Craigslist and I wanted to look at it. The price was right and the tractor was mostly complete so I bought the tractor. The problem is that the seller was a hoarder and some of his stuff is...

There are a couple of forums that really look down a long nose at the amature welders out there. Personally, I try to not do this because I've been on the other side as a DIYer enough times. That said, I tend to put the pros on a pedestal and expect something approaching perfection from them...

Trying to find parts for an International Harvester Little Genius #8 plow. Need a few tines for the skeleton moldboard. Part number P0241S2 and P0241S8 are stamped on the other ones.

I have an ejector pump with a 2hp 1/230v motor that draws 13.9 amps and has a recommended breaker size of 20 amps. My 3,000 watt, .8pf generator is rated for 16a/240v. Even with no load on the motor, the generator will not start the motor; it instantly goes to overload and shuts down. I...

Looking for a electric selector valve that can take two supply lines and the split each into 3 circuits. Instead of the standard 6 ports, I need 8 ports. Anybody know of a source for such a valve?

I picked a crusty Grob NS-18 bandsaw up last week. Paid $400 for it, partly because it couldn't be tested because the seller didn't have 3ph and partly because it was so ugly. Somebody had painted it and the paint was failing. Took it home and pressure washed it and the saw looked even worse...

After I purchased my used welder on-line the seller asked if I would be taking the gas cylinder. None of the pictures show the cylinder and it's not in the listing so I didn't know the sale came with a cylinder. I can see the wear marks on the welder stand and it would appear a 8 or 9"...

Would really like to get a inverter multi-process machine, but I'm also debating the merit of a purpose built mig welder. Here are the machines on my short list: ESAB Fabricator 252i ESABs 280 Lincoln 256 Miller 252 I'd also consider some of the aluminum 350 welders if I could find a good...

Have a remote cabin up north and I have an inspection coming up where I'll need the sewer ejector pump to function. For the record, this place is off grid and the inspector says no electrical permit is required. That said, I'll pay him a fee to come and perform an inspection just to make sure...

I can't figure out why the bead is so rough. See the porosity at the puddle? Might process, 400ipm @ 105a on 3/8". Gas is 90-10 @ 35cfh. Wire is Hyundai SM-70. With the gas and wire, these welds should be butter smooth.

Earlier today I was watching an old episode of Forged In Fire. I kinda dig the show and I took notice of the belt grinders they were using. At first I thought they were multi thousand dollar pro units, but I noticed the interchangeable attachments had a home made look to them. I tried to do a...

I've never seen this type of cylinder holder before, but I really like it. Anybody know where to buy it or who makes it? Belay that... I just found it. Quick Fist Super Clamp - 2-1/2" to 9-1/2" Inner Diameter - Rubber - 5 lbs Quick Fist Trailer Cargo Control QF22

Been running used stuff for such a long time that I'm done with second hand junk and I'm looking to buy new. I'd like for it to be a multiprocess machine because I don't do enough welding to justify dedicated machines. So I'm looking at pulling the trigger on a ESAB Rebel EMP 235...

I have a Mackissic chipper that I inherited many a year ago from my father. I remember growing up using this unit when I was a teen so it's over 30 years old. The unit was originally was made for a Gravely with the spear attachment. I converted it to a 3pt mount, but it wouldn't be hard to...

Well, it's that time of year again and I've been seeing a bunch of threads on how to get the gravel out of the lawn. Lot's of good ideas have been thrown out (along with some really bad ones), but few actually hit upon the solution: Power Broom. The power broom works so well, that I don't know...

Have a older well that does not have a screen, but instead was gravel packed. We're having a problem with silt getting past the gravel pack and can't seem to find a solution. Bailing couldn't penetrate the gravel pack. Drillers don't want to touch it because the casing is a 7". The whole...

Looking to get into the Stihl Kombi system. Really don't need all the attachments, really want the power broom. The thing is that I'd like to have a 2 stroke power head. Only current option is teh KM-94. I'd like to have a bit more power than that. Anybody know what the older two stroke...

Anybody know where I can check prices and maybe order a custom Parker valve assembly? I've dug through the catalog and have the part number built, now I need to figure out how much it'll cost. I've used a local Parker store for my hoses and such. They're good at what they do, but they're...

I want to build a boom pole for mounting on my skidsteer. So I can use it as a light duty mobile crane I want to mount a hoist on the boom pole and then have a drop line for picking stuff. I already have a worm drive winch and per the documents I know what the hydraulic motor specs would be...

In the next month or so I'm going to order a boom pole for my skid steer. The pole will have hydraulic extend. I'm going to have the company provide a mounting plate to which I'm going to mount a hydraulic winch. The winch will raise and lower a hook. The end result will be an attachment...

An older accident, but the lessons learned can still be applied. I know that my machine had a non-functional lap bar switch when I got it. The prior owner would set the parking break when he got out, but the arm and bucket functions were still live. Very dangerous because if the arms were...

Does anybody know how to translate a winches line pulling capacity would translate to lifting capacity? I know that most winches are rated for a rolling load which is significantly more (less?) than what it could lift.

I've seen slide in inserts to put a removable dump box into a pick up truck box. I was wondering if somebody offered a similar conversion for a flat bed trailer? I know it's not as ideal as a dedicated dump trailer, it's just that I have an occasional need for a dump trailer, but not enough of...

Just fishing for some feedback on the machine. I suspect this is the first of what will be a new generation of machines from all of the manufactures out there, but for now ESAB doesn't seem to have much for competition. Personally, I like the novice user friendly features, but I'd like a dash...

Need a flowmeter for my mig welder. Not interested in Chinese junk, but I also don't need a industrial grade Victor unit. Is it possible to get a flowmeter that can regulate both straight C02 and C02 mixes? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Currently about 2/3 the way through a 25lb spool of NR-232 and my tips are toast. The wire is .068 which apparently isn't a very common size. I have a new .035 liner and I'm thinking of shelving the 232 for a big project and then going to a smaller, more common wire. Dealer has suggested...

I have a place up north that's on shallow bedrock. I need to excavate a hole in the rock to place a holding tank. Previously I excavated a 6'x6'x6' hole using a mini excavator (Cat 303) and a breaker. That hole took me all of two days to dig. The breaker wasn't very effective because it...

I had a skidsteer with a Deutz diesel engine that had a miss at certain times. Sometimes the engine would really lay down and refuse to rev up only to run great a moment later. Almost like it was sucking air and would then bleed out. I'd swear the problem was position sensitive and if the...

Had an opportunity today to walk through a coal fired power plant. Thought maybe you'd appreciate seeing the inside of one. Security was surprisingly simple. Once we got through the front gate, we pretty much had unescorted access. Probably would be different if this was a nuclear plant.

I have a atv mounted sprayer that I use for poison ivy control and spraying for powderpost. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200578567_200578567 My local ag supply store is suggesting that I switch to liquid weed control for the lawn instead of using a weed-n-feed type product. I...

The replacement skidsteer that I'm buying already has a Amber warning light mounted to the back of the cab. The problem is that this is a obscured location which does not provide 360 visibility. I'll be using the machine to plow the driveway and I need to push the snow across the road. The...

Looking for a hydraulic pump, Surplus Center was my first choice, but they don't have what I need. Looking for a gear or vane pump, clockwise rotation, 7/8" 13 spline shaft, SAE B 2 bolt mount, capable of 3,000 psi and 2,500 - 3,000 rpm. This pump would be in the 3.5+ cubic inch range and put...

My first machine was a Yanmar 1110 compact tractor. Mounted a loader on it and used it for mowing, rototilling and snowblowing. The perfect machine for the small yard that we had. We've since bought a larger property and I wasn't using it for mowing. The loader didn't have much capacity so I...

Trying to pull out the #3 injector in my Deutz 1011. Let's say that it's slightly stuck. Heat and penetrating oil have not been effective. With the puller tight, we even tried hitting on a head bolt to drive the engine down. Ended pulling the ferrel off the cable and the injector hasn't...

I have a Deutz 1011 diesel that's very hard to start. Now that it's getting warmer out, I can get it to start reliably on ether. If it's 30 degrees it won't start, even with ether. I want to start my diagnosis with a compression test and then go from there. I have the gauge and the adapter...

What a grisly way to die. NIOSH FACE Program: Michigan Case Report 1MI29 | CDC/NIOSH Lessons to be applied: CDC - NIOSH Publications and Products - Preventing Injuries and Deaths from Skid Steer Loaders (98-117) Tonight I'm going to double check to make sure my seat switch is plugged in.

Need to pull the trigger on some replacement tires for my Toro 3500. Stock front tire is a 20x12-10. This is an oddball size so I'm having the rims narrowed so I can fit a 20x11-10 tire. Goal is to get good forward and sidehill traction without ripping the turf when making tight turns. This is a...

Need to pull the trigger on some replacement tires for my Toro 3500 http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/docviewer/aucdoc/IMG_3543.JPG?auc=954898&docid=7754511. Stock front tire is a 20x12-10. This is an oddball size so I'm having the rims narrowed so I can fit a 20x11-10 tire. Goal is to get...

I use a box plow on my skid steer to plow a gravel driveway. The problem is that I can't tell when the shoes are parallel to the surface. If I curl the plow back too far I then scrape off a ton of gravel. As a solution I was thinking of extending the skid shoes so they were closer to the...

I have a Deutz 1011f in my skidsteer and it's been getting harder and harder to start. Second glow plug, pan heater and even ether no longer gets it to start. Usually the engine runs good and has full power, however on occasion it develops a miss that lasts for roughly 30 seconds. After a...

I'm looking to put a suspension seat on my mower and I'm not sure exactly what I'm wanting. I don't have headroom issues, but I figure that I can only raise the seat by 4" or the geometry will get off. Most websites have classified this seat as being a "forklift" seat. Been looking at a...

I like the idea, but the price and liability would scare me away: SKI HILL ROPE TOW MACHINE

Skidsteers are really hard on chains and I've broken several brackets used to adjust the chains. The bracket that I need is very hard to find and I over paid for my last set. Well, I broke two more brackets on the first snow fall and now I'm done messing around. I traced the bracket this...

Need to glue up one joint for an electric outlet in her planting bed. I had a can of gray electrical PVC cement, but it's dried out. The big box store carries a small can of cement for $5. Knowing that it too will dry out, I'm reluctant to buy it. Thoughts on using regular plumbing pvc glue...

A couple of months ago I was cutting a dead tree that had a significant lean to it. I was pulling the tree in the direction that I wanted it to fall as I cut it. Over the chain saw I heard a loud crack overhead. I immediately let go of the saw and turned to my left. Didn't even make a full...

Anybody have cpvc plumbing in their home? Can you taste or smell the plastic? Would you use it again?

It wouldn't seem so hard to find, but I'm searching for a muffler that would fit over a 1-1/4" pipe. I have an old Wisconsin engine and it has the threaded pipe outlet. There is a short stub of pipe and it's 1-1/4". I spent a bunch of time at my local farm supply store and came home with...

I need to ship a mower from South Carolina to Wisconsin. Shouldn't be that difficult, right? Well, the bidder didn't realize the mower won't fit on a rented Uhaul trailer. Uhaul trailer? Yea, the guy doesn't even have a freekin' flat bed to haul it on! So I cancel the shipment and the...

Several years ago I rebuilt my 10,000lb flat be trailer. New tires, fenders, springs, lights, ect. To do this work I flipped the trailer over. At that time I noticed that some of the spring mounts were rough so I replaced them. Fast forward a few years later... I had loaded my skid steer...

Recently I purchased a used mower; a Toro 3500 with 2500 hours on it. This is a hydraulically driven machine with a single piston pump driving three wheel motors. There is a second gear pump that drives three gear deck motors. Well, it turns out at some point a pump failed and it damaged a...

Does anybody know how hot the exhaust gets on a propane refrigerator? I have a off grid cabin that will have a propane fridge. The fridge has a vent going up the back and it ends inside the cabinet with a grate over the opening. I was thinking of trying to direct this exhaust outside through...

Anybody know how to braze copper pipe? Can I use a plumbing mapp torch or does it need to be a pencil tip? Rod and flux to use?

I have a catch basin in my yard and I need to make a cover for it. Basically I have an area that's draining towards my driveway and I wasn't able to get a culvert to drain it. So I took a piece of 18" corrugated pipe and installed it vertically. I then have the culvert entering the side of...

I have a grease fitting on my mower that is buried way too deep. I found it only after searching several times because it's so well hidden. There is a hole to access the fitting, but I can only touch it with my finger; can't see the fitting much less grease it. I ended up taking some shields...

Walking around our property up north and noticed this Poplar tree. Because these trees like to top themselves I generally keep them cleared back from the buildings. This one somehow escaped me. If it fell in just the right direction there is a chance it could reach my garage so I'd like to...

There is no factory lawn striping kit available for my mower, so I'm tempted to make my own. Before I start experimenting, I'd like to what lessons you've learned. Rubber flaps? Brushes? Rollers? The machine is a Toro 328 with a Lastec deck. The deck rollers won't allow a striping kit to be...

Looking for a pair of lawn mower tires sized 23-10x12. Looking for a tire that's a bit more agressive than stock and will provide good lateral traction because I mow cross slopes. Tires need to be turf friendly so no bar lugs. Radials would be awesome. Suggestions appreciated! If anyboy is...

Went to change my hitch yesterday and just happened to notice it was cracked! The location of the crack would have resulted in the ball separating from the truck. Scarred the crap out of me! I sent an email to Reese so we'll see what they have to say...

I've been battling a well for a couple of years now and really thought I had the upper hand. Apparently not. When we first purchased the property it had been vacant for a while and the stagnant water was coal black and had a stringy slime in it. I'm told that this is iron bacteria and...

I put a gauge on my skid steer and confirmed that my relief valve is opening a couple of hundred psi too low. I know the relief is part of the valve assembly, but I don't know what it looks like or how to adjust it. Any suggestions?

I picked up a used mig welder the other day and the seller threw in a couple 40lb spools of wire. Good deal, right? Well, he had told me the machine was set up for .045 but it's actually 1/16" flux core. I wasn't familiar with wire number so I googled it: er120s-1. Yea, 120ksi wire! Looks...

This weekend I'm renting a auger and I'll be setting a concrete utility pole that I have. The pole is 15' in height and it has a 12"x4' base. The base is definitely heavier than the top. Any suggestions to safely set this pole? I see there are attachments made for this purpose but I only...

I'm moving my garage onto a foundation and it'll become a two story structure. When I building the driveway I ran some electric lines only to realize that I forgot to include some wire length to run vertically inside the building. Basically I have just enough to get inside the foundation. I'd...

I have a new to me generator that Uncle Sam no longer appreciated. It's a MEP-831a. Basically it's a 3,000 watt inverter generator powered by a Yanmar diesel. Picked it up for $550. Thank you to all who have paid their taxes on time. Anyways, I'm going to mount the generator on a small...

Last year my skid steer was fairly reliable in cold weather. I just had to make sure it was plugged in or it wouldn't start. Since I bought it, I have added three silicone heaters: oil tank, engine pan and one on the side of the cylinder block. The engine is oil cooled so you can't put a...

Does anybody know if a 25x8-12 atv tire can be stuffed onto a 12x4 trailer rim? The tire has a rated rim width of 6". I'd like to build a trailer for my atv and can't find 12x6 rims with a 4x4 bolt pattern. I can step down to a 8" rim, but now the tires are smaller and fatter than I'd like.

I'm looking at an onan two cylinder engine on CL. It's a 20hp, but I'd rather have the 24hp version. Is it feasible for me to purchase the 20hp engine and then rebuild it to the 24hp spec? Anybody know what the differences are?

Need to find a M274 (Military version of a plywood sheet with wheels), but I'm only finding parade ready units for big bucks. To that effect, I was thinking of building one. I have a couple of ideas on how I'd do it, but I'd like to hear the boards opinion. If you wanted to invent the M274...

I was asked to gather some photos to show at our family Christmas dinner of our barn restoration. I chose to stitch the photos together and thought maybe I'd share our little project with the forum. Enjoy. http://youtu.be/TkoC1aEPxAs

Ok, I'm working on building a cabin up north. It's not that far up north, but based on the problems I'm having, clearly not far enough. Ok, back ground: The property has a bluff running through the center and this area is somewhat protective of their topography. For this reason, I'm not...

Our new to us home has a very steep and sloping yard. Enough slope that I will need all wheel drive and don't want to try a zero turn. I've been looking at some used golf course equipment and would love to get a Toro 325 or something similar in 4wd. Problem is that these typically come with a...

Looking to build a boom pole to put on my skid steer. Has anybody ever made on that telescopes? I know there are hydraulic ones made, but they are quite expensive. What I was thinking of was a manual one. Pull the pin and slide it out to the desired length. From what I've seen, 4", 3-1/2"...

Well we got the garage lifted and placed on the trailer. Out of daylight and tired we decided to wait until tonight to move it. Highlift jacks lifted the garage in one pass, but they were pretty much maxed out. I can see some of the safety shear bolts are bent. Biggest problem was getting...

Well we got the bracing installed today. I have a source for used sign posts. The posts mesure 4x6 and are 12-19' long. I ran a row of these around the bottom of the wall and screwed them to each stud using 1/4x6" spax screws. To make sure the sill plate stays on when sliding off the anchor...

Ok, so I need to move a garage on my property. It'll be moved roughly 200' within the property line. I've had a preliminary conversation with the building department and because it's not crossing a property line they'll only want a footing and foundation permit pulled. I've asked a house...

I fiddled with the colors last night and got this better, but the colors are still terrible. By biggest issue is with the resolution. I can barely make out the objects that are more than a few feet away.

Have an existing garage with a shingle roof that is well past due for replacement. Building measures 22x26 and has unequal roof pitches on either side. Front is 12:12 and the back is 9:12. Tore the roof off and replaced the one plywood sheet that was holed when a tree fell on the garage...

You're right. I got the the drive pump hp wrong. 37 gpm at 5500 psi demands 113hp x 2 pumps = 226hp. Now, my engine only turns 2500rpm so the gpm is a bit less and thus the drive hp is also proportionally less. As for the engine hp, well, that's what I get for trying to post with a mobile...

Trying to regrade the yard and have a very large area to seed. Maybe 200' by 80'. It's on a slope that will be prone to washing out. I typically will put straw down, but it's such a large area that the straw will be very expensive. Plus I'll have to rent a straw blower. Thoughts on just...

Well, I ended up going with 3/8" and I'm very happy with the decision. Great speed, even at idle. The hose routing is very well protected and I highly doubt I'll be damaging them any day soon. Sleeved both hoses and then used a coil wrap to tie the two of them together so they'll behave as...

My new toy came in on Thursday. Got the hoses hooked up tonight and scratched the paint. I'm totally in love with it.

What size hose is on your grapple? The cylinder is a 3", so the bore is a bit bigger than most grapples. It's only a single cylinder though. I have 18gpm of flow, but don't expect to use full flow productively. The third circuit is controlled manually so there is a slight ability to throttle...

Spent the weekend ripping some brush out. After we got the big stuff pulled it occurred to me that I should be shooting a video. Unfortunately, I didn't catch me pulling out some 6" Box Elder and a 8" briar. Still, the Cherry made me try twice before I got it out...

Spent the weekend shooting some video of the brush we were pulling out. After we got the big stuff pulled it occurred to me that I should be shooting a video. Unfortunately, I didn't catch me pulling out some 6" Box Elder and a 8" briar. Still, the Cherry made me try twice before I got it...

Trying to find a replacement bucket tooth for a bobcat scarifier. This is a fabricated tooth with a side roll pin. Anybody have a source?

Have to put in a 3 acre lawn. Terrain is too uneven to rent a grain drill. Was thinking of using a spreader on my ATV. Don't know if I should go mounted or tow behind, but I'm favoring mounted. Thinking about handing it off the front rack so I can see what I'm doing. Thing is that I can't...

The problem with the fuel stands is that they gravity feed. This means if there is a failure of the valve or hose then all the contents drain out. 500 gallons of diesel makes quite a mess. It's for this reason that many localities have outlawed these tanks. For my tank I went with a Tuthill...

We have a two car garage on our property that is in poor condition. Needs a roof, siding, windows, etc. The structure and garage doors are in good condition. It's at the point where we need to sink a bunch of money into the building so we are finding ourselves at a cross roads. When they...

Just got off the phone with Favor and put $600 down on a new grapple rake. Had a couple of custom requests, so they have to give me a call back. I ordered a 314 SCX with the 3" longer tines. I'm hopeful this model will balance out my needs and budget. I'll be using it to grub out rocks...

So I can regrade my driveway, I need to make a ripper for my skid steer. I was thinking of a simple cross tube with two or three chisel plow shanks. They just bolt onto the tube. The points are a dime a dozen, but I can't find the shanks anywhere. Does anybody have a source for the shanks?

I have a Deutz 1011 in a skid steer. With the cold temps this year, the thing has been a bear to get started. This appears to be inherent to the engine because I used another machine with the same engine and noticed it too was having trouble starting. It would appear the drag of the cold...

That machine has a common reservoir. The debris will not stop at just a loop between the pump and motor but would be found throughout the entire system. Only one central filter. Looks like the return from the drive pump/motors is not filtered. That would explain why the filter is not catching...

I have a Gehl 6635. When I bought it the machine had 28xx hours on it. Now just rolled over 2900. When I bought the machine the left control didn't feel correct. Seller assured me that it was just an adjustment. Turns out the left drive pump was dying. $1,500 for the part and we stabbed it...

Does anybody have a source for the plans to build a universal quick attach? I picked up a set of pallet forks and backplate off a forklift and I want to adapt it to my skid steer. The proportions are such that I'd rather not scab on a stock plate, but build one specifically for the...

Trying to do some digging with my skid steer and I'm having a devil of a time getting it to penetrate the ground. The topsoil stripped off ok, but there is a layer of rocky clay underneath that is very hard. If I can get under it, I'm able to lift out big chunks of soil, but the next layer is...

Here's another document: http://www.berlon.com/pdf/mt.pdf Obviously, not the best option for the pro, but for the homeowner, it's a great swiss army knife.