BX25D. Mod #1 and continued.

[3v0]

The concept of doing a show set me to writing. Feel free to skip this rather then carp about it being off topic.

Some years ago I noticed the cost of producing television shows was plummeting. Cameras and video editing at a small fraction of what it once was. Even then we had more bandwidth then content. So it made sense to me that we would soon see a lot of low budget shows intended for small audiences.

It turned out that the existing networks and production companies have no interest in such small potatoes. But it started happening anyway with people useing the internet to distribute their product.

There are a only few people who put on a one man show and it seems there is only enough money in it to support one person/family. It is limited to the few who can do their craft well, shoot and produce the video, and author web pages. A few people have managed to make their living doing it. A good personality helps but it seems to be a 3rd level requirement.

In electronics there is EEVblog
In woodworking there is WoodGears.ca and TheWoodWhisper

Generally these guys do a show a week.

Woodgears makes his bucks by selling plans for building his plans for woodworking machines you can build using wood. His bandsaws are popular and he has a 3D wood router pantagraph like machine that is great. No advertising on his site.

TheWoodWhisper sells subscriptions to his videos but has some free ones. Lots of advertising.

EEVblog I am not sure of. The videos are free and he may have a store where he sells kits. Advertising.

 

[4shorts]

Thank you for 4shorts for 16w light purchase, nice project.

Thank you for a great product and good service. I'll post photo's of your lights in the dark in a day or so. :thumbsup:

 

[4shorts]

Well I'm on my way into the city to look at another tractor. Wifey IS NOT happy,happy,happy. Nope. I won't show her actual expression BUT this is very close to it :shocked:

 

[J F]

Oh quit it, she probably already bought it for you. :laughing: (She got any sisters? )

 

[4shorts]

Oh quit it, she probably already bought it for you. :laughing: (She got any sisters? )

Ha. You were right. She did buy it for me :laughing:

 

[J F]

 

[J F]

Ya better get to work on the mods. :thumbsup:

 

[RaydaKub]

Ha. You were right. She did buy it for me :laughing:

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/4shorts/media/image_zpsae4ed4bf.jpg.html

I can hardly *WAIT* to see how you trick that baby out!!

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[mjncad]

Yep, we expect you to trick out the new baby 'bota. By any chance is that baby 'bota intended for a grandchild on the way? I'm just putting 2 + 2 together with my guessing mind you.

 

[4shorts]

Ya better get to work on the mods. :thumbsup:

They've already started :laughing:

I can hardly *WAIT* to see how you trick that baby out!!

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But I'm supposed to be retiring from posting mods after the BX :confused3: BUT today you'll all get to see my contribution to chainsaw storage on a tractor. You'll have to tell me if I'm wrong but I haven't seen anything exactly like it :dance1:

Yep, we expect you to trick out the new baby 'bota. By any chance is that baby 'bota intended for a grandchild on the way? I'm just putting 2 + 2 together with my guessing mind you.

Well Matt as you already know, our youngest Navy son got married last summer so we are always hopeful for a grandchild. The Kubota pedal tractor was won by its owner and I got it for $30. It will stay in the collection until we get a grandchild. So far all the Newley weds have to offer is two Grand Dogs which we do love.

 

[J F]

So far all the Newley weds have to offer is two Grand Dogs which we do love.

Great lookin' dogs.:thumbsup:

 

[3v0]

OK enough bodging. I was to see it in action.

 

[4shorts]

Great lookin' dogs.:thumbsup:

Thanks :thumbsup:

OK enough bodging. I was to see it in action.

Next week it goes to work. One more mod tomorrow then the hoe comes off and the chipper/Shredder goes on.



OK here's the latest mod. I didn't see much interest in the shots I posted on the first part of building this latest mod so I'll just cut to the chase and post the finished product.

I'm calling this mod "Stihl Here".

Yes I blocked one way to exit the machine BUT I've never got out on the right side of a machine even when I operated BIG heavy equipment. To many obstacles in the way. Yes some might ask what IF you have to jump clear of the machine? Well as an operator we were always told the safest place for you to be in the case of a roll over is on the machine. You go to jump clear you get run over by the machine.

Now that we got that out of the way here's my solution to storing my chainsaw on the tractor. I have all the leg room I need, It's in easy reach in a convenient location. It's strong and I'm happy with it. It took a bit of milling, drilling, countersinking and welding but it was a nice little project. I also included a storage area for the axe.

Here's how it looks

 

[kiotiken]

Mr. Shorts, you're one clever guy. Looks great.

 

[aczlan]

Looks great...

Aaron Z

 

[J F]

Awesome!

 

[imgone52]

:thumbsup:

 

[WaxMan]

I Like the stihl here mount for the chain saw. Not many places on the tractor you can carry a chain saw, but you certainly solved that problem, in a classy way too.

Don't know if your ever going to use that bucket for moving loam, But your going to find after a while all the dirt won't be leaving the bucket with all those hooks nuts and bolts inside your bucket. Your going to end up with only half of the bucket being dumped and half still inside. Three years ago I welded three hooks on top of my bucket and have yet to use them for anything. I do a lot of moving dirt and a clean bucket is important to me. Nothing is worse then moving a pile of dirt and find your bucket has been caked up and not carrying a full load. Using a shovel to clean it I think would be a pain in the *** with the hooks inside. So I guess it's a personal preference and what your going to be using the bucket for most of the time.
I really like everything else you did to your tractor though. Top notch work.:thumbsup:

 

[4shorts]

Thanks guys. Glad you like the saw mount. It was the only location I could find where it wasn't stuck out in the open yet still accessible and easy to get at. It will only be in place when the chipper is in use.

Waxman if the hooks become an issue I'll mod them That will be easy enough.

One of my best friends who lives in Sarnia, Ontario was vacationing in Florida a few weeks ago and had this license plate made for me as a gift. Isn't it great to have a friend that lives thousands of miles away yet while on vacation thinks about doing something like that for me? True friend and have always been that way. :thumbsup:

Well today I'll be doing the last mod. It's really not even a mod but more like adding a Kubota accessory. I'll post photos of it then and as promised I'll post some night shots of the lights then that will be it for me and my posting on the subject of our Kubota BX25D.

This Saturday the hoe comes off and the chipper goes on and it will be going out back doing what it was intended to do. Thanks for all the responses everyone. Glad you enjoyed it all. :cool2:

 

[Gary Fowler]

Thanks :thumbsup:



Next week it goes to work. One more mod tomorrow then the hoe comes off and the chipper/Shredder goes on.



OK here's the latest mod. I didn't see much interest in the shots I posted on the first part of building this latest mod so I'll just cut to the chase and post the finished product.

I'm calling this mod "Stihl Here".

Yes I blocked one way to exit the machine BUT I've never got out on the right side of a machine even when I operated BIG heavy equipment. To many obstacles in the way. Yes some might ask what IF you have to jump clear of the machine? Well as an operator we were always told the safest place for you to be in the case of a roll over is on the machine. You go to jump clear you get run over by the machine.

Now that we got that out of the way here's my solution to storing my chainsaw on the tractor. I have all the leg room I need, It's in easy reach in a convenient location. It's strong and I'm happy with it. It took a bit of milling, drilling, countersinking and welding but it was a nice little project. I also included a storage area for the axe.

Here's how it looks

I have a question on how you have the SMV sign attached to your backhoe. A few days ago, I found the bracket laying in the dirt for my B26 but couldn't find a mounting place for it. I finally found an old photo and it looks to be held on with a hose clamp to the dipper stick cylinder. Got to be something better than that to hold this bracket on.