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Is the terrain to steep for an ATV? I have rented the DR walk behind machine in the past and mowed through my woods with it. I am young and strong but it was still a bit of work. my nephew bought a used ATV pull behind model. I have had to cut some small trees so I can get through some spots...

Everything is doing well. Lots of cucumbers and getting ready to make pickles, which I have never done before. Pumpkin patch is really taking off and happy that my gourds have started growing. Excited to see the first flower on the gourds.

I have become paranoid of the stuff. I have pointed out to 3 neighbors that they have it and how to handle it. I notice it all along interstate 70 now.

Brush mowing with Honda 300

Reminds me of when I was a teen and we still hade the farm. My grandpa just filled to hoppers on the corn planter with sweet corn. There was a couple acres of sweet corn out along the field corn rows. My lab and I would sleep out in the field with the .22 or the 20 gauge and a spot light. We...

How are you covering your blueberries to keep the birds away?

Has anyone tried the fertilizer idea where you ferment weeds in a bucket of water?

Raised beds are doing well. Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and a squash. Going to try some homemade pickles and canning tomatoes this year. Pumpkins have been up for a few weeks and look good. Temperatures finally warmed up enough and the gourds are popping out too.

The other all recovered. They are not as strong as they were but something in the roots makes a lot of sense. I don't use any chemicals on my lawn. I do use miracle grow on the flowers in the planters that could run off there.

Maybe I can get some advice here. Our hydrangeas have been great for several years. Early last year, all of the plants on one side of our porch never reached full growth, had yellower leaves and even dropped off a lot of them. Some of the stalks completely died. They are smaller and are...

I have really been considering it. I think someone talked me out of the clone saws due to my lack of tuning knowledge, which is ok. If or when I jump into it, I think I will go with a good, used 395. I am waiting on a guy and his wife to tell me they want a big oak milled. Their payment...

Not far from you. My gourds never germinated because the ground is still to cool here. Going to have to replant also.

Great resource. Thank you.

I have a similar question. I've been considering leasing land for hunting. Per week, per year, etc. How would one start making up pricing for something like this?

Hard to beat a good old Honda

My pumpkins stated to pop up but not the gourds yet. I planted about a week ago but the package for the gourds did say 7-14 to germinate. I soaked them for 24 hours as suggested as well.

Thank you. Its going on the bench for a rainy day project.

Thank you. I have a feeling its going to end up being a wall hanger for me. More nostalgia because it was the first saw I learned on. This one I am going to try and get running right. It was my other grandfathers. it will fire and run but won't stay running unless you're on the throttle...

This was my grandfathers. He bought it new at Ekert Brothers in Sugarcreek many years ago. Dad has it now and tries to use it on occasion. He has had it to a shop several times but they can't seem to get it right. I mostly think they just don't want to screw with it so they don't put much...

Thank you. In that case I will be intereseted to see what repairs or improements were made on that poor design. I am sure thats why this one has something different.

ArlyA- In the very first picture of this thread you show a DR field and brush mower. I just got my hands on the same model but it needs some work. Someone that owned it before also made a bad hitch for it and I would like to make something more like the orignial. I cannot seem to find a...

Do you do anything with your gourds or are they just something you grow for fun?

Smells good when it burns too... in my opinion.

This is a regular practice for my father and I. Sh#t tea is great stuff.

My Self Reliance/ Shawn James Wild Homestead Buckin Billy Ray Bushradical Jimmy Diresta

Still looks new

Very similar set up to me now except my little saw is battery. As I have stated before, I love my 562.

I saw a guy on youtube that bought this kit and he was impressed. Its on my list to purchase especially when I start using the saw further from home. The more power I can stretch the better. If its a saw you are looking into for your wife to use, I say go for it. It was initially my plan to...

Mine came with a 3/8LP oregon chain. Looks like it can be bought with a 1/4 option but not what mine was on ebay. Sawsupplier.com sells a nano .325 conversion kit that I am considering...

From what Echo claims it is a bit heavier. I have used an older echo gas top handle and a stihl top handle gas. I personally just didn't think the 2500T felt heavy in any way. Very easy to use with one hand. Maybe its just the ergonomics and the balance of the saw. In a week, I've used it...

Yes I Yes I will have to get my hands on a scale. I can tell you this, it is very light and well balanced and I have no problem using it with one hand even extended. The listing on it is claimed 7.3 pounds with the battery and oil full.

If you want a light, easy to use top handle battery saw, get the Echo 2500T. Just got mine and I can use it easily with one hand. Light and very well balanced. Got mine on ebay. I have other echo battery tools and I am very pleased.

Correct and its a bit harder for me to find. My local hardware store carries it in spray bottle so I get it from them. I have used the ortho also and it worked well.

The reviews on all greenworks battery products are pretty good. From wha the local battery shop told me, greenworks makes good batteries and they can be repaired. The same manufacturing they use for batteries is the same echo uses. One of the reasons I went with echo.

PI is the only thing I use a pesticide on. I buy the round-up special for PI and will walk areas close to the house to spot spray it. I have started to get it knocked back and I really try to encourage other vining plants like virginia creeper to hopefully out compete it. The dogs going...

You are describing exactly what happens to me. Any other irritant to my skin makes my body think there is PI there also.

Just a general purpose spray bottle (I buy the Zep ones at Lowes) with Dawn dish soap and water in it. It goes with me when I go cutting. I spray boots and tools down with it generously after use, and sometimes before just because. I spray again when I get home and rinse well. I will spray...

I've had it bad between my fingers. If I get it bad enough, my body just starts "thinking" I have p.i. any place my skin gets irritated or hot. The rash will start under the thick skin of my feet. Its a real pain since that skin is to thick.

So say I go the clone route. As I have stated, I am not a saw mechanic but that difference in price is so tempting. So many people on forums, like you xyz, speak highly of them. What would a novice saw guy need to know about a 395 clone to not ruin it? And what about a 390 as a milling saw?

Probably a little far for me at this time. Hoping to get more serious this summer. Is in the 4-500 range where I can expect to find a 395? I know used is used, but is a saw in that price range GENERALLY still going to be a pretty good saw? Are they "bulletproof?"

I have a bent pitch fork I keep for poison ivy vines and I try to remove as much bark as possible too. If its bad enough, I just pass on the tree.

That's pretty damn terrible. I'm sensitive enough that I can break out in spots that were never even exposed. Usually places that have softer skin or on the bottom of my feet. Worst I ever got it was was from the spring house in an old farm house I rented. I broke out in it terrible...

I am liking prices I see on 395s. Might be worth looking into and just teaching myself how to work on saws. I have a Stihl 029 and a Husky 45 in the garage that were given to me. Maybe I can use them to learn on.

I'm sure shipping from Wyoming to Ohio wouldn't be bad lol

Noble close to Guernsey

Are the 660 and 395 going to be more reasonably priced that the other 2?

Other then a good used 660, what other saw would you recommend for me to do some milling with? Not totally agains't the Chinese saws but would prefer a good used stihl, husky, echo, etc. I wouldn't ever run anything over a 36" bar. I welded up mill on a 20" bar for my 562 just for a few small...

I I have the latest version. You won't regret it for $25. I wrap orange tape on the handle so I can see it in the woods.

Never made my own "tea" from it but the local hardware store sells a natural soap with jewel weed in it. Works wonders and great for washing after contact as well. I also carry a spray bottle with a very high concentration of dawn and water when I go cut. I spray everything right after and...

Looking at those vine Just looking at those vines gives me anxiety lol

As I stated before I am toying with milling. Would love a good used 660. I am in Ohio also but only know of marketplace or ebay to search for used saws. Where else could I be looking?

Just bought one myself. Well worth it. Love mine especially with the full wrap handle. Highly recommend.

Well now I want one, not that I have any issue with my 562. Have been extremely happy with it (other than the occasional hot start issue). Unfortunatly I am more in the market for a milling saw and have different needs.

Update... saw showed up in box brand new. Ran it for the first time yesterday and I am very impressed. Thanks for the input.

Is this intended to replace the 562?

Out of town people now in the area... a lot of activity so assuming landowners wouldn't notice... new access... There are a different possibilities.

My engine guy claims the same. Only ethanol free gas in everything. Fortunly our local BP station as a specific non ethanol pump.

We've always had a lot of issues with people trespassing to hunt. Used to have a small collection of tree stands in the barn from people "not knowing where the line was." Have issues now with people shed hunting. I know they aren't cheap but the satellite connected game cameras are a good...

I know its just like any thing else, if you do it enough you get good at it, but I am always impressed with people that are good at carb work. I am a pretty handy guy. I can wrench on many things and learned as a farm kid where dad and grandpa were cheap and didn't believe in paying someone to...

The lift capacity for my gc2400 is just under 1200# at the hitch point. A wet 1/3 cord is probably to much for my tractor. Even if it could lift it, its probably not a very smart idea to move one around.

I know this is a large range estimate here, but how much do you think a stacked IBC tote of say semi-dry oak or hickory weights? I would like to start stacking a few totes full and would consider making a weight to haul them on my 3pt. Not sure how my sub compact would handle that or not

The drivers are very impressive. Our road is just like yours. Pretty much a single lane gravel road and how the pipe trucks navigated it was hard to believe. They were never the issue either, but the crews that have been up and down the road have very poor "driving manors." Several of use...

Thank you. Very valuable information. Things I did not know especially the mildew situation.

Southeastern Ohio. The gourds I am planting seeds from come from close by so I know they will do well as long as I give them good soil and moisture. I have seen where gourds have been grown up trees so I may throw a few seeds under my catalpa just to see what happens.

I did use pay pal on this order. I liked the idea of a little extra protection.

Would you also give the green light to run one with an Alaskan saw mill? 80-90cc (whatever they make).

That's my plan at this point. I'm going to give them something to grab and grow across the top. A friends father passed away last year and he grew all kinds. He gave me a snake, pitcher and bird house with the seeds in them. Going to try a little of each. Ill throw extra seeds along the...

I wear gloves when cutting wood but NEVER with power tools. My dad is missing a finger from a radial arm saw grabbing his glove and pulling his hand into the blade. Lost one completely and had another stitched back on.

Built an arbor to try my hand and growing gourds this year. The wife really likes decorative pumpkins and gourds so will see how it goes. Not very hard from what I understand so using up some space.

Everyone has made me feel good about the purchase. I went ahead and ordered it yesterday. I will see it next week. If all goes well I will have to use this option a lot more. Just doesn't look like there a prices any lower.

There are currently 3 pads within a 3 square mile radius of my place. Actually the 2 recent earthquakes are less than a mile also.

I would guess that line is connecting to the line running 1/4 a mile from my place as we speak.

Thats the one I am looking at. I already have 2 2.5 amp batteries. Its just such a difference in price from standard price I had hesitation but I think I will just go for it.

Thanks everyone. It is a $550 saw without the battery from a dealer. I can get one with free shipping and returns for $187. Almost seems to good to be true but I do know there are people out there that buy stock items at auctions and sell this way. Assuming this has to be something like that.

I want to purchase the Echo 2500T battery saw. It is very expensive even without the battery and charger. There are several sellers on ebay with brand new, in the box ones for far cheaper. The price difference seems worth the risk but the sellers all have high ratings. Am I taking a huge...

I don't put my truck in either but my wife's car has never been in the garage. The tractor takes up that space. lol

I have cut almost all of my dead ash trees. I do continue to get a lot of sprouts our of the stumps. After a few years, I cut all but 1 of the sprouts, hoping I will get a decent tree again. I know it might not make it long term, but maybe I can keep enough going long enough for a solution to...

My tractor is generally in the garage but I want to start keeping space open through the summer. I don't like letting it sit to much in the rain. I think I am going to build a lean-to like hawkins has there off the front of my wood shed. Just a place to park it under when I am not needing to...

Brother in law has the ryobi tools you have and more... hes very pleased with them.

I had the self propelled model for a few years. Bought it from a guy that was moving. My batteries eventually went and local battery repair shop could not fix them. I sold the mower and weedeater on marketplace to someone that had working batteries. I have switched over to Echo because their...

The antivibration on this saw is pretty good in my opinion but it does seem to have a good bit of "travel" to it, even with the foam intact. I may experiment with some other materials just to see if I notice anything different.

Doesn't look like that pin or the end of that post removes at all.

Great. Thats what the foam I have looks like. Should be pretty simple to do. Thank you

Next question... How do I replace the thing? I just pulled the old one off because it was brittle but is the pin supposed to pull out? Do I just stretch the new one over top?

It almost looks like something I could make. I've got a bunch of foam similar to it. May try that first.

That's exactly what it is. It is a first gen 562 but looks like the same part. Thank you. Its been frustrating me.

What is this part called? I am looking to replace it. Its a bushing in buffer of some kind.

I have thought of that potential issue. My solution is this.. The local battery repair shop told me which brand batteries they can fix or not fix. I went with echo because their base platform comes from a larger manufacturer they can repair and see being repairable for years to come. Echo...

I want a top handle saw and I am set on getting an Echo. My current debate is the 2511 or the 2500t battery saw. Reviews are great for both. As much as I would love the gas saw because its what I am used to, I think I will end up with the battery saw. I already have echo batteries and I feel...

I've run my 562 with the 24" light bar for the second time now. Ran it for about 45 minutes. I did notice a fatigue difference from the standard 24" bar I had on previously. I really do think the light bars make a difference. I will only run this saw with that bar now. I bought a husky...

OP... I may have missed it earlier, but what is your intended usage for this saw? How often will it be used? How much wood are you planning on cutting? What kind of wood will you be cutting? I think these factors will play a larger role in your decision than brand maybe? And as someone who...

562xp

562xp. I've been considering doing my own muffler mod but would prefer (for a reasonable price) just try a modified muffler. I have seen that the autotunes are actually good with exhaust changes because you just have to go through the tuning process.

Does anyone make an exhaust like that for huskys?

I have a 15 year old ms170. Starts without question. Wonderful little saw. I have a 25 year old 029 that was abused on our farm for years. Needs work because I don't use it but it will start and run. My father has a newer 270. Hates it. Not near the quality of the older saws. Guess its a...

My nephew was there at the time on a job. He was dealing with more snow than we were at the time. He had to laugh at how anyone that wasn't from up north didn't know what to do in the snow lol.

Ran out of paint last fall and never got back to the job. The interior still needs done (paint, floor and tables) but my wife grew some starts in it last spring. Hopefully it will be in full production this spring.

562xp with new light bar.

New 24" bar. Also my first Husky chain since the saw was new. Don't even remember if I liked the husky chain or not. It was on sale at TSC so I thought I'd give it a try. Full house, semi-chisel.

I can weld ok for a I guy who learned on a stick in the farm shop as a kid. I've done some learning in our schools AG shop. I just like having the option to have the freedom to do my own work. My grandpa didn't buy something until he could make it or fix it. Junk and scrape all around just...

I am currently running .030 flux in my welder but I do have gas hook up capabilities. Will gas MIG work better on thinner material than flux?

I do have a hobart mig welder. I've just never welded anything thin and not sure how low I can crank it down to do an ok job.

I do eventually want to get my hands on a torch set. Just hasn't been a big enough push to need it. Since I already have a MAPP torch and all I would need it flux and rod, I may just play around with it before investing any more. If this set up is enough to do a chainsaw exhaust, it may...

Would that kit be enough to braze something like a chainsaw muffler?

I would like to learn to braze. Not something I will do very often but seems like something valuable to know. I don't want to invest much into it. I do not have an act torch set. I have been looking at the benzomatic kit that uses a small mapp and oxygen tank. Seems to be out of stock in a...

This is what I want to avoid. I'd like to have more options.

Thats pretty slick. Any chance you could post a few more pictures of that? Thats in my capabilities to make.

I am getting ready to purchase an Echo DSC-5000. Already have some batteries. I like the idea of using the safety features of the saw for my son to learn how to use a saw. Before I purchase, can manufacturer bars chains be used on them? Example... do I have to buy a specific bar and chain...

I went ahead and ordered it. Excited to give it a run. I will report back once I have some experience. Thanks for all the advice.

Well now I am split. I do need a new bench grinder and think I will just pick one up at rural king. But I think I want to buy the parts and make a sander now. A lot of good directions and templates for them.

Yes that is the one I am looking at. With the more accurate weight, it doesn't seem like a big savings but I think I am going to go for it. As I said, I don't care so much about the overall weight. I am more concerned with the balancing the saw out.

Husky X-Light bars are on sale right now on amazon. I am looking at the 24" bar that is listed at 1.34lbs. I currently have a woodlandPRO 24" bar with listed weight at 3.25lbs. I like the extra 4" over the 20" that came on the saw but it did get noticeably nose heavy with that bar. Am I...

I am looking for a conversation kit to make one side of my bench grinder into a belt sander. I saw one on amazon that was pushing $300. At the price, I would jsut buy a specific belt sander. Or, any other less expesive options please.

How many miles of trails do you work at a given time?

Actually the foundation is block and filled and back filled with 57 gravel. Even now there are no mice. Did have a carolina wren living in it this summer with the windows open but I liked having here there.

I went with old windows for 2 reasons... 1. Its what my wife wanted and 2. Its what my wife wanted lol. Realisticly, it just comes down to how cheap you can get windows. I have more of it complete but haven't posted a picture. I will get one up ASAP.

First question then... why how do they compare on trails to a snow machine? Why do you use tracks rather than a snow machine?

As I have said earlier, I have a place in the Eastern UP. We have never been there in the winter. This thread is motivating a friend of mine and I to get there in the winter. I would love to see it in person this time of year. Unfortunately, we don't have the means for transportation up...

The state of Utah is currently suing the Federal government for ownership of all BLM land in the state. Several other states have jumped in to support this suit. It is being presented to the public as a "take your freedom back from the Federal Government" ploy when their intentions are to make...

Related to this topic in a way because we brought it up... I'm starting a new thread on BLM land actions going on in court. Think it might be an interesting topic.

I've been in2 different HF stores in the last week. Both have a few predator generators that were returns marked down significantly. Not in the market for one but man is that tempting. Good idea on their part putting all the returns right out front where you walk in.

I think one of the upsides to my 562 is the autotune. I can mess with a carb and make something "run," but run right, I cannot. The autotune is really nice for a guy like me. I personally like "older stuff," because its just simpler and easier/cheaper to fix. I don't think I want a truck...

Buckin' Billy Ray on Youtube has a mark II 562 and 572. They are worked up saws but I think he has a video where he compares the 572 to a 500i. I think the 572 compared well.

Bought one before summer for a few side jobs. Well worth it

Picked up a Bauer Portable Bandsaw. Haven't had a chance to use it. Want to make a table/stand for it. Anyone here do that yet?

I've owned a 562 for 8 years now. Only issue has been the hot start but I've figured out how to manage that. I have a 24" woodland pro bar and semi skip chain. I like the length but no the bar weight. Going to buy a husky 24" x-light bar after xmas. The saw has no issues with the 24" bar or...

I have seen that research study and use it in class. Its know wolves teach their young. That's how some wolf packs become specialized hunters. I think the thing that would separate them form the crows is life span. The average wolf only really has a few years and crows can live much longer...

From what I just looked up, the 2 acts I listed combine for just under $3 billion a year, and that's just 2 congressional funding requirements. I tend to try and lean into the opinions of professionals. I would want to make decisions based off of what the biologists like Diane Boyd say...

True and that also contributes to funding. There are many revenue sources. At the basic, its public land, owned by all tax paying Americans and the federal government has the responsibility to manage it for us. Legislation like the LWCF and the GAOA all require Congress to give funding to...

Point being that the government is tax funded. At some level, a small part of my taxes pays for federal land. If all rural public land purchase or maintenance was only only paid for with tax dollars from rural individuals, there wouldn't be a lot of funding.

Great point that I do not disagree with. However, is it possible that BLM land, which you have access to could be privately owned by someone who would not give you access to it? Public land is a unique thing to our country, and one of the best things about it. Unfortunately, we need the money...

Now I'm with you. The profile showed Houghton. Even though Im in the UP yearly, I haven't made it that far West.

I live rural, have always lived rural, and will always live rural. I understand the argument, about many issues actually, about the masses in the urban areas making decisions for us in the country. I also have to remember this though. A good deal of our country is public land, which means the...

Then I am mistaken. Are you in the UP?

A close friend had a place on Houghton lake a few years back. We went up every winter for to snowmobile and for the little winter festival they did on the ice. Did the Polar Bear dive once. Rode atvs around there a few times in the summer also. They sold that place and are now on Burt lake...

Just something I remember one of my political science professors telling us... The economy (at the national level) is always going to slow a bit regardless of current political status. The "top" just holding tight to see what cards they are going to play. As far as construction goes around...

It's small dairy farm country there. A few of them are still going

Farm is off the Stonecreek exit between New Phila and Newcomerstown. I live just south of Cambridge

Buckeye, You remind me of my father and grandfathers... they love/loved to look at and show any of us old photos. Your childhood farm looks very much like my childhood farm here in Ohio. Parents and sister still live there. I am 45 minutes away so not to far. All your pictures bring back a...

I have the same weedeater. Bought new 7 years ago. Always starts. I have a battery powered trimmer for around the house and the sidewalk so I don't use string on the stihl anymore. I run the metal blade for everything, including tall grass. If your're clearing any small trees, get a...

What about the entire time he was president before he was impeached?

Until you find a better method for me, as a normal middle-class American, stand up to corporate power then yes, I am all for regulation. Do I argue that many of the regulatory systems need overhauling, but to eliminate regulation from the government on massive companies is part of the issue...

Either the current laws/rules regulating those 2 industries or the agencies responsible are under-powered, under-funded, under-staffed. A large portion of the American population has limited access to quality foods. Most of these people, if it were available, would not be able to afford it...

Should the tobacco and food production industries should be more regulated than what they are for knowingly poisoning Americans?

Unfortunately employer retirement system, in many cases, failed to be what they promised. There is a lot of argument against "social systems" because of the poor or lazy that take advantage of them. These cases are true. But what happens when a man spends his life working for a coal company...

I agree also on term limits also, as long as you can find a way (and I don't have an answer for this personally) to prevent politicians from making legislative decisions while in office that are meant to set them up for when they are no longer in office.

I personally am all for the DOGE as well, but not under the leadership and context it is being used. That super-rich guy who has all the money in the world only wants more money. One of the reasons he's the richest man in the world is the outrageous amount of tax subsides and government...

Not sure where else to put this... I am in the market for a good ($100-125 price range) rechargeable autojumper? Looking for good advice and experience. Thanks

I got my hands on an Echo battery saw at Bridgeport equipment in Marietta. They carry Echo, Stihl, Husky and now Ego. After handling all the battery saw, I am surprised with the weight. They are not light. I will probably still make the purchase at some point, but I don't see the Echo...

I only cut firewood (need about 4 cords a season for myself) and trade some for work at times. My usage can be heavy for a period of time and then be a month or so until I touch the 562 again. My ms 170 gets used quit a bit because its so convenient or if I am processing wood in the shed...

I spoke incorrectly in my original post. I had the Dewalt 18v tool set 15 years ago. They were great but switched over to my current Dewalt 20v set. Fantastic tools and batteries have been great. The compact size of the M12 line is just very appealing, especially since they are really...

Not sure if this is the correct spot for this thread.... I will start out by saying I am a big fan of Dewalt tools and have several 18v. Been using them for years and have zero complaints. I have noticed though how much smaller and convenient the Milwaukee M12 line is. I understand Dewalt...

I am about to give the first run of DGP bar oil once my tank runs empty. I think it can be bought rebranded for dewalt also. Buckin Billy Ray swears by it and there free samples at the Paul Bunyon show. Its a biodegradable oil.

Could be wrong but I think Castrol uses a smaller company to make it for stihl.

I am far from an expert, or even a novice, on the particulars of oil. I would say though that my father is a bit of a nut about oil lol. For years now, he has regularly put a lot of time into reading up on different oils and how they work. He was an early adopter of synthetic, especially...

On the topic of sharpening... I used to take my chains to a local place to be sharpened. After inspection of a few of them, I noticed a color difference on multiple teeth on multiple chains. They had been having the new guys do the grinding and they were heating the teeth up to the point the...

Big fan of my 562xp. Its an original model and I do have to stay specific to starting instructions when it is warm outside. Still starts great as long as you follow the protocols. I have a 24" bar with a semi- chain. Almost exclusively cut hardwoods. The saw has no issues with the 24" bar...

Speaking of pallet uses... what methods do folks use to tear pallets apart and still have useable material? I have cut the nails, used a hammer and nail bar and also just busted them apart with a sledge. All 3 work but are very time consuming. Anyone got a slicker trick?

Pallets go on the list with duct tape and bailer twine... You really can do, make, fix anything with them.

Stacking firewood... My compost bin is made of pallets

Using the plastic cutting board is the real genius of this project. Ive got my next project... for after the last next project I didn't get done lol

My father and a buddies father have COMPACT size tractors (New Holland and Kioti). Both are happy with the tractors accept for 1 issue... both bog down under any kind of heavy grass mowing or mowing up hill. Neither of them mow fast either. My dad sometimes regrets not just getting the sub...

I went through this exact scenario 2 winters ago. At the end of the previous summer, my '89 Wheel Horse 520h broke a rod. I spent the winter doing the same kind of research you are talking about here. I mow about 1.25 acres at my house and had the opportunity to pick up a mowing job that's...

Other than what runs through the attic, which I can easily get to, I ran all of my wall receptacles through conduit. Very happy I did it this way. Since complete the wiring 2 years ago, twice I have ran an additional receptacle off of the metal box for a heater fan and a bandsaw. I also...

I don't have a picture at the moment but I zip tied cheap metal rings about 1" to the cords of my grinders. I welded a few hooks around the sides of my table and I can just hang the grinders on the hooks.

Having a welder has opened up a world of oppertunity.

Finished it up yesterday. I still plan on buying a quick connection at some point so I do not need to remove the cables so much.

Finished up the wiring for a 3500# winch I picked up cheap for dragging logs out where I can cut them easier.

I do not plan on pulling the tractor with the winch. The plan is just to pull firewood logs to a location out to a trail where I can either buck it or hook my log drag on to it. If the log is so big that the winch wont drag it, I will probably just put the effort into clearing a path or using...

I would give a lot for 8-10" of snow tomorrow. That would make my week...

Just something quick to bring this thread back up... So Rural King switched winch brands and the old ones were on sale. Picked up a 3500# X Factor for $75, so even if it gets ruined, it was cheap. I have it mounted to a receiver on a plate I bought from amazon. All the wiring complete except...

Maybe the older models had clearance differences then? Mine is a 2012 2400 so maybe old enough its not an issue. I can weld and I have considered making my own. Maybe I could use different size chain to make them fit better.

OK then there are plenty of people to answer my next questions lol... What chains are you using? There is a set on amazon for around $95 that I am interested in. I do not want to spend a ton of money. I have the R4 tires. Although they do better then I thought they would, I would like more...

Are those of you that live in heavy snow areas, and plowing a lot of snow, using chains on your tires?

I put the new tires on. Everything seems fine. That may have been it. It still feels like pretty soft steering but maybe I never paid much attention to it before and that must be normal for Chevy trucks.

Just from a quick observation, I did not see a rag joint. Yesterday I happened to park in a grassy area. I put the window down and stuck my head out. I saw every little bit of movement in the wheel turn in the tires. I am about 90% convinced it's the tires. It made me more conscious of it...

I jacked it up and did my best to move everything as much as I could. I had someone turn the wheel and didn't see any play in anything. You do make a good point though.

Seems like the correct place for this question... I have a 2015 Silverado with the electric steering. The steering seems, recently, to be softer. Maybe the smallest amount of play but it does have 128,000 miles. Everything under the truck is still tight and it still tracks pretty straight...

Thank you very much. That's what I need.

You wouldn't have a picture of your set up would you?

I just use quick pins in all of mine. Haven't lost one yet and it makes taking the deck off a bit quicker.

I have been thinking about adding a canopy to the ROPs on my massey gc2400. The ROPs are not very high and I am tall so may need some type of extension. Anyone have an idea for a DIY canopy in general or one for a sub compact tractor?

Finished up a project to put a grill guard and weights on the front. I got a receiver hitch out of my neighbors scrap. Cut it down and welded a plate with bolts. The guard pivots down to open the hood. The weight is actually 2 75' plates i traded my neighbor for. There is a receiver welded...

Enjoy burning there in NY. There won't be any burning here in Ohio for awhile. Hasn't rained in days and none in sight.

I had some time to look at the details on the motor. It's only a 3/4 HP motor at 1725 rpms. I think I am just going to find a replacement motor that will run on 110v. My next question though is would it hurt to increase the HP a bit? Say up to 1 HP or 1.5 HP? Would it be worth it or would I...

The new pulley is not identical to the original. The original had an offset and the belt ran dead center but the replacement is not offset and the belt runs at the bottom of the pulley. Why the change?

PJRAM, looks great. I am currently starting a similar project but It will be welded. Nice to see how someone else did it for ideas.

That is the basic situation I am in here. Dealer did not have one in stock, would have cost $25 to make it a priority and I still would have had to drive the hour one way to them. I am just amazed at the price for an idler pulley. Yes, this is not your run of the mill lawn mower, but my deck...

Correction. So Lindstrom sold me the part for their online price then proceeded to email me after my order confirmation that that part number changed and it's now $24 more. Pretty crappy that they sold me something and then wanted more money for it once they marketed it at another price and...

Thank you. Part ordered from Lindstrom. $25 for shipping to Ohio also but I should get it in 3 days. Dealer wanted $81 plus a priority charge of an additional $25. Always good to be on forums.

Any recommendations for good online store to buy from? Agco has it at 77.00

Yes I meant 2320. Thanks. I will order one. That price isn’t terrible.

It’s the 2620 deck. Not sure if they have the same pulley.

What is the difference between a DPS or a VFD?

OK I am going to do my research on the VFD. It does look like amazon has them reasonably priced. I am leaning towards running an independent circuit for it in my garage. How complicated are these VFDs? It looks like they plug into a standard 20A receptacle and then wire directly into the box...

I was given a nice delta bandsaw that someone had no use for. Its a 28-303 model and can cut wood and metal. The problem is that it has a 3 phase motor. Does anyone have any suggestions for my situation. I am not an electrician but can handle some simple wiring. I also don't want to pay an...

Started to mow but about a minute in, smelled something hot and say smoke. Idler pull went bad. Got it removed. Wondering if I can use a generic pulley that is same size or if I need a specific part from the dealer. Then I can get back to mowing.

Yes. Your head is like the buttered side of a piece of bread...

I, and I think others on here, would argue that natural gas has become the flag ship for American energy independence. The majority of energy is produced from NG, along with a lot of other products (plastics, fertilizer). NG growth has not decreased as solar and wind have increased. It has...

Great job buckeyeframer. And I was just talking bout innovation lol