Good morning!!!!

[dave1949]

Face to face with hornets on a ladder. That could have gotten ugly real fast.

The school budget was voted down so I'll be doing poll duty again after they revise the budget. I wasn't surprised really.

I cleaned-up and tested an old Pincor 2000W/120VAC generator this morning. It is powered by a 5hp B&S engine. Very simple: 3600 rpm constant speed, two 120v outlets, no breakers or fuses. I think I remember my Uncle using it to run power tools while building a garage back in the mid-60's. Then My Dad used it for power outages to run the furnace and sump pump several times. It starts and makes power. I ran a 1500W heater on it for about half an hour. I really have no use for it since it wouldn't power my well pump. I'll donate it to the Animal Shelter yard sale. It would make a fine boat anchor. I don't know what it weighs but it's an armload.

Whacked some more brush and saplings along a lane and worked in the field two hours this evening.

 

[DABSGT]

So what do you tell the wife when she asks"what happened to the flowers"!

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[dave1949]

So what do you tell the wife when she asks"what happened to the flowers"!

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Blame the deer after faking the appropriate tracks.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

one of my sons friends just backed thru our flower bed, smashing several flowers and a solar light.

 

[rswyan]

78F and partly cloudy @ 22:30 ... line of storms from Erie, PA across the lake, back west to Toledo and into Indiana ... the ones from Toledo west look pretty strong.

Got the hydraulic hoses for the loader ordered from Discount Hydraulic Hose, should ship out tomorrow.

Was pretty warm when I got outside but cool up in the shop, so I decided to stay in get some work done on the Kubota, while I waited for the sun to get a little lower before I started cutting wood.

Added a 0.1 mm shim to the loader PRV, which took it up to 2200 psi, and 0.2 mm shim to the 3PH PRV, which should put it about the same as the loader PRV.

Then started on adding the receiver to the box blade. Used the angle finder to get the angle and mark the receiver with a scribe, to cut it with the bandsaw:

After I got it cut I did a little grinding to the top front edge of the receiver so it would fit up into curve where the top edge of the box blade curved into the rear and then welded it on:

Turned out ok ... though I might have to weld some gussets on the sides and bottom, just to make sure it isn't inclined to bend or tear away ... not planning on hauling anything real substantial with it, but I'd rather go a little overboard and avoid a problem than wind up creating even more work for myself.

Got another 4 or 5 sycamore logs cut into rounds after that.

Gonna head up here in a bit (after I make some coffee) and put tools away and do a little clean up.

 

[sodamo]

Two trips to HD, 56 sheets of drywall made it home.

Don, hope your Dad is doing well.

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[rswyan]

If you have the infrastructure for a sawmill and a need for lumber a low end mill makes great sense.

I would imagine so ... I want one bad enough that I even considered Harbor Freight's offering (a little over $2K) ... although I'd really rather have a quality US-made piece.

The infrastructure is important. You need a chainsaw to trim the logs, someplace to put the mill, something to load logs on to it, a place to put the lumber to dry for up to a year and some way to get rid of the waste you don't turn in to lumber, drastically reducing my bf cost .

A chainsaw I have ... although it is on the smaller side for handling large timber (Stihl 031AV, 20" bar), as is my tractor/FEL combo (maybe 1200 lb lift capacity) ... the tractor/FEL ain't gonna handle long, large logs ... even shorter stuff is a stretch if it's large. A larger chainsaw is easy enough to come up with, used, for relatively little coin.

As far as a place to dry it, it would be easy enough to devote a bay (one of three) in the barn to a drying area for lumber ... that would give me a 24' x 42' enclosed (and possibly climate-controlled) area. Of course, ideally, I need to get a floor poured and some HVAC installed ... and the doors are a little narrow at only 12' wide ... :laughing:

Getting rid of the waste is no problem ... I've burned slab wood trimmings for heat before ... anything that isn't worth burning gets composted ...

Most of the lumber I've created so far has just gone in to shelving on all my pallet racks. I bought my Woodmizer LT10 when they were selling the base model for $3K in 2011. I just checked and they are now $4,400.

How do you like it ?

Have it outside ... under a roof ?

What size bed ?

I've only cut about 1,000 board feet in three years of mostly sweetgum, pine and some cedar so I figure it has cost me about $3/board foot. But I've an oak to take down (it's in the way) and that will probably yield over 1,000 bf itself.

I think there is a case that can be made for the investment, if one has the need, the time, and the timber.

Buy the unit, take care of it, use it for what you need, and then sell it ... or not ...

 

[rswyan]

... With yesterday's heavy rain I noticed water coming from every where on the gutters except the down spouts.

DABSGT,

Yeah ... got that goin' on here too ... and I'm like you - ain't too keen on ladders anymore.

I'll bet the hornets got the ol' blood a-pumpin' ...

BTW - nice hydrangea ... ours just put out it's first blooms in the last few days.

Best wishes for your mother ... watched mine deal with it ... it's tough.

 

[RoyJackson]

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62 right now...high of 82 today.

 

[Eric Salop]

It's a lovely day outside but I won't have chance to get back out in the fields again this morning as I have promised to go shopping with my wife. Patio furniture is on the list, though she did say we can try first at Charlie's in Shrewsbury. Apart from selling miscellaneous household goods, like beds and pots and pans, they also sell quality tools and Stihl outdoor machinery. If I have to go into a furniture shop, it's about as good as it gets.

We saw the railway fencers for the last time this morning. One of them is a big fella, 6'6" with tattoos down each arm. Looks are deceiving, he is as soft as a brush with dog, they are like long lost friends. The way they took the old fence wire out made most of it only fit for scrap, but there is a good chance of them leaving us a parting gift, although the post knocker will have to go with them, pity.

 

[Thomas]

63F light breeze now high of 83F
Last day of work until 6/23...vacation Mrs. has already added to project list keep little busy.

Notice last evening something has ate leaves from cuke plants,when ever it was had little fear for the plants next to the house,looks like I be purchasing plants and fencing after work.

Enjoy the day all.

 

[ronjhall]

Drinking first cup of coffee. 54° with partly cloudy skies this morning. Heading to 78° with chance of thunderstorm late in the afternoon. Need to got to the SOS (Secretary of State) office and new plates for Car and Motorhome. In MI is your plates are more than 10 years old you need to get new plates regardless of their condition. Then mostly yard chores later in the day.
txdon, best wishes and prayers for your Dad.
DABSGT, the dog did it. Because it does not care. Our dog gets blamed for everything. Just looks at you with it's tail waging and that Sooooooooooooooo what look.
Good Morning All.

 

[Buppies]

67 high of 90 today with humidity coming back as well

Eric thanks for answering my question about your sheep. I would have never guessed but does make sense

TxDon hope your dad gets ok

I'm tired and day hasn't started yet

 

[daugen]

going to be a nice day here, hot but for once I'm staying inside, sort of.
Came home late yesterday after picking up my trim mower from the shop (yes....the call saying it was ready came two hours after I bought a cheapo second mower from Ace hardware, one with a deck so thin I think sticks will dent it) but I like my replacement mower so much, half the weight of the Ariens, that I may use it more. Cheesy little B&S 500 motor, looks like it's made of plastic, probably is. But after putting gas in it, it started on the first pull. Brand new mower, first pull.
No complaints there.

I have a question on the cost of water. Now most of you have your own wells, but those of you on municipal water (I am at the very, very end of the city water line) how much do you pay per gallon of water?
Now I'm sure David/Sodamo pays for water like it was cheap scotch, but what about the rest of you?
My last bill showed about 3000 gallons of usage for about 30 bucks, worked out to .008 cents per gallon.
How does that compare?

on the way home yesterday stopped at Lowes and picked up shelving lumber. Got lazy and did not rip my own.
I don't understand why wood/tree prices are low based on what is being charged for finished lumber. Everything is 15 or 20 bucks a board it seems. I got to the register and just groaned.

 

[daugen]

RS, nice hitch, get a little cover for the hole. Now here's where the HF one for a buck (?) will work as well as the four dollar one from Curt. Of course with your talent, you might make your own with your family coat of arms on it. You know, the one that has the little welder, chain saw and tractor on it...

 

[KevT]

Good Morning Everyone, just a quick note before I head to work. It is 73 here already and supposed to rain most of the day with a high of 89. This weekend is gonna be HOT!!! They are saying 97 & 99 for highs. When I got home last night I jumped on the mower to do the back yard and got about half way before the skies opened up. Will see how wet things are when I get home tonight to see if I can finish. Then I still have the front, the drive, and the easement out by the road.

You can tell it is summer time... work is picking up and my 2 summer employees are wanting to start. One drives a school bus, and the other is a school counselor.

 

[riptides]

68 out this AM. Hot and Humid today, into the 90's.

Hay day again, started yesterday.

Have a safe day all.

 

[dave1949]

61F. Low 80's today, clear, and the breeze is supposed to pick up later this morning.

More work on the field today.

 

[bakerg]

Good morning all, 61F heading to 77F with a chance of rain this evening. Installed new magnetic seals around both entrance doors of the house. Should be be good to go for drafts this winter.

 

[txdon]

Good morning! 71˚ partly cloudy heading to the mid 90s. Thanks all, Dad is bouncing back from ????. Dr. agreed with plan A and stopped a med, hoping it was just a rare side effect. Up to a week ago he was still on his tractor, but from now on - I don't know - we will see how he is in a week - he is already talking about mowing his yard with his riding mower - (he probably did it yesterday evening already). I'm still recovering from being up for 24hrs. Sun/Mon.

I was awaken to a lot barking this morning. It was just a dog and and hog in the fog. My bull nettle seed pods have been disappearing - now I know the culprit.