Good morning!!!!

[daugen]

but what do I know?

more than me...keep it coming.

high 80's but nice, used the weedeater until my wrists hurt too much, including edging a few gardens.
then took the ebike off the rv and went over it carefully with 303 protectant. Then checked tires, nope, 8 pounds will not do
so out came the little Makita air compressor and I pumped them up to 30. I sheepishly admit to having no idea what it says on
the tire sidewalls, the print is so tiny and my needs anything but exact. It still had a little squish at 30.
as the Farmer said to the pig
That'll do

 

[rswyan]

90F @ 16:30, HI 96F.

Got front lawn all mowed.

Prescriptions refilled just need to pick them up.

Set and marked permanent locations for about 1/2 the arbs (subject to Woman’s approval)

Got box blade removed from Kubota.

Birds and squirrels all over the feeder area, mama groundhog decided she’d come out for visit too.

Bold move.

Contacted neighbor about having him pull down a couple of standing dead ash which are both rotted off at the base with his dozer.

There’s actually three dead ones but the third isn’t rotted at the base … at least from what I can tell.

Technically at least one is on a neighbor’s property … but she’s recently widowed and the other neighbor I met yesterday is mowing her grass for her.

Doubt she needs the hassle (and potential expense) of dealing with them.

All of them are leaning my way.

Widow-makers.

PHD installed on Kubota, just need to install the 24” auger.

 

[Engineer42]

Afternoon all;
I just got a 100 page flyer in the mail today from this outfit;
New & Used Lawn, Turf, And Golf Course Equipment For Sale | NeedTurfEquipment.com
Very interesting browsing, almost a 100 pages of equipment inventory from numerous dealers. Mostly smaller tractors and mowers some ATV's some implements.
Most of seemed to be geared for most common TBN members most of the tractors were under 75 hp.

Dang it Lou, I see hours of reading in that link, lol.

 

[LouNY]

I wasted an hour with it at the kitchen table then took it back to the reading room. Were i"ll get to it at times.

 

[Popgadget]

The problem is when they are not torqued enough and the blade slips that will destroy them. Used to use the impact wrench that is difficult to hit the correct torque and is either two much or too little. Broke a couple of mounting screws and also at times had issues with blades slipping. Broken bolts are hard to get out because they are hardened and difficult to drill and reverse screw extractor it out. Have not had any problems since using the torque wrench and torqued to spec

I use torque sticks like these with an impact gun. Especially with high torque values like the loader frame bolts at 145ftlbs. But I just used one on the blade bolts for my Lazer.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-torque-limiting-extension-bar-set-10-piece-69870.html

 

[Popgadget]

this is what I ordered, doesn't look like it would compress very much but if it works
guess I need two sets

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Those are not Belleville washers, but rather a cupped washer to capture the rubber bushing under it. The spacer limits how much pressure it could actually put on the rubber.

 

[LouNY]

I use torque sticks like these with an impact gun. Especially with high torque values like the loader frame bolts at 145ftlbs. But I just used one on the blade bolts for my Lazer.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-torque-limiting-extension-bar-set-10-piece-69870.html

I have the same set and I have been pleasantly surprised at there accuracy and repeatability on my M18 impact and my air impacts.

 

[m7040]

I use torque sticks like these with an impact gun. Especially with high torque values like the loader frame bolts at 145ftlbs. But I just used one on the blade bolts for my Lazer.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-torque-limiting-extension-bar-set-10-piece-69870.html

I have those too but they need more clearance under the deck than the built in raise by tilting the front axle will provide. Assuming you are using an overhead lift to raise it up to get clearance. Of course I can raise it more using the tractor and chains but not worth the effort in my opinion

 

[Looking4new]

Dump/town run all done. Picked up a couple of bags of black earth to fill a hole in the side lawn that I forget about until after I run through it with the mower. Got it leveled and seeded.
For the past 2 hours it has been raining cats and dogs. I guess you might call it a gully washer.
Got this warning on my phone and the weather app I use:
5:29 PM EDT Thursday 24 July 2025

Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail and torrential rain.Hazards:Wind gusts up to 110 km/h (70 mph). Torrential rainfall with amounts possibly in excess of 50 mm (2")Nickel sized hail. A tornado is also possible. Timing:This evening.

In the 31 years I've been here we have NEVER had to entertain a tornado.

We've already lost the electricity once today, the battery system (Ecoflow) I scored worked good. Kept the computer running. It is too bad that I cannot seem to register for the warranty. Tried the U.S. site and that wouldn't work. Suggested that they wanted my money BUT because I am Canadian they wouldn't let me register. They gave me a Canadian site to register and that wouldn't work either.
So, IF you want an ecoflow battery system with a five year warranty please remember that they wont let you register for the warranty.
I am so finished with ecoflow. Never again.

 

[ponytug]

I use torque sticks like these with an impact gun. Especially with high torque values like the loader frame bolts at 145ftlbs. But I just used one on the blade bolts for my Lazer.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-torque-limiting-extension-bar-set-10-piece-69870.html

Thanks!

That's great to know that they work. I've been reluctant to bet money on them and the equipment being torqued.

@daugen, you might look for a sticker on the door frame for the PSI ratings, though on my RV, I ended up setting my tire pressures by weighing the RV, and using the manufacturer's inflation guide for the tires. It gave a much, much smoother ride. Turned out the front axle needed to be at the absolute maximum, and the rear duallies needed to be at the absolute minimum for the tire, given the respective loads. Go figure.

All the best,

Peter

 

[buckeyefarmer]

BEF - that deck project is looking good so far, can't wait to see it done.

Me also. The railing might get done next year. I am starting to get stressed out over too many projects.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Did work on deck all day, was pretty nice out with a breeze, and work is now shaded until late afternoon.
kept the pad wet all day to slow down the cure.
got 2 step posts installed, and extra wood for the picture framing. replaced one joist on deck2 that had twisted a lot. Used up the rest of my joist tape, almost ready to start putting on the trex, but want to get stair framing in first.
Also need 1 more 2x8 for the step stringers to rest against.

starlink was down some this afternoon..

 

[Thomas]

82F high thin clouds humidity today yesterday morning could see ones breath this morning by 8am sweat dripping of my noise.

Out the door before daybreak slow but steady day,8 bucket loads of rocks for 2 culvert headers are in place,also rake and seed...lot of breaks.
Found good size quartz rock and has copper color vane running the length,tomorrow I'll try get it tractor bucket and set it on the stump near end of driveway.
Time to head for the deck with smooth cigar wait for critter and stars.

Enjoy your evening all.

 

[rswyan]

Got the 24” auger mounted and 4 planting holes for arbs drilled.

Only about a foot or so deep, figure that should be plenty.

Was really interested in the spoil to use as a dam to catch water.

Otherwise could have just dumped some screened compost and planted above grade.

Will likely hold off on doing any more until after the widow-makers are down.

Woman just returned from picking up our scripts.

Bats and swallows having a competition tonight on a very warm summer evening.

Attic fan is still running.

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Friday) morning. Overnight Low of -2.3C and it's presently 11.7C, fairly clear & calm but that'll change this evening. A 'rain event' is called for with 10-40mm occurring to early Saturday arvo. We'll see.

A good meeting last evening with a Thai meal.

Nothing really on for today.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[Looking4new]

R.I.P. Hulk Hogan dead at 71
Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71

 

[Looking4new]

Tornado warning ended. Storm according to the radar is over by Ottawa.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good Evening all. 75ºF for the start, partly cloudy, light breeze. Light to moderate wind, Clouds decreased, and the high temp was 98ºF, HI 104ºF. Made coffee to start the day, bike ride, lunch, dentist, nap, organize clothes for week trip. Will finish packing in morning.
Buppies And the Lord be with you. Prayers sent. Always ready to listen
Drew most of my riding is in morning. Neck cooler is a big help as well.
Dftodd prayers for wife to finish healing and surgery was successful.
David sorry about the H&F loss.
Drew 30 psi still sounds low in bike tire.
Paul thanks for user review of torque sticks
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /son's migraines, Mike /BIL in FL, Ron /heart, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /cancer, parathyroid, blood sugar /wife, Thomas /gout, Phil /reflux, Frits /veteran son with mental issues, /granddaughter with Evans Syndrome, Ken /chronic fatigue, Diet not working, Randy(wag) /sister stoke, Scott(vt) /wife's back pain, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, /wife back issues and cancer, Lou /eye issues, /heart issues, /wife hip replacement, Doug and wife/health issues, / hand nerve and surgery, /fall and recovery, / wife headaches and heart eval, / David(sadamo)/Sophie's hip or leg pain, Eye recovery, /back issue, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /marriage dissolving, / friend stop drinking, Dennis /retirement, /neighbor issues, /brother's lymphoma, /dad surgery recovery, Drew /back operation issues, /friend's wife cancer diagnosis and recovery, Scotty /back pain, Helogabals /wife's friend situation, Fatjay /father broken hip, ******, Ukraine war, Middle East War, and Country.

 

[daugen]

good morning all
up early, slept well, a/c ran all night and going to be a very hot day today
starting off with breakfast with a friend, have a ziplock of fresh picked tomatoes for him.
I was hoping to fiddle with that shock mount today but Amazon said mounting kit coming a day later.
I'm finding that more often Amazon does not make its one day delivery; get a lot of rescheduled items for next day.

Peter, the psi stickers on my car and rv are followed carefully. Not so much with this ebike I rarely use and not for very far.
tiny tires with tiny print; now just for curiosity will put a flashlight on it today to see what rating is.
I normally run about 5 pounds under max on my rear rv tires, but I run my hands over them to check for even wear, they seem fine.
I run with my rv fairly light, but you are right, and Ron has said this before, only way to do this right is to get rv weighed at each corner.

Fronts have have some side wear, but skinny 225 tires on a motorhome steering around Rocky Mountain curves will sure put some stress on
tire edges, so I expected that. All the tires were brand new two years ago so just need to keep them pumped up and valve stems working.

good day to drink lots of water

 

[daugen]

is your day going by too slowly?
hitch a ride with Brittany Force, who broke the NHRA record last week at 341 mph
and she was racing against a Kalitta. Multi generational racers for sure.

you really have to wonder why these things don't lift off, even giant jets lift off at lower speeds...
must have a lot of downforce being applied
problem is downforce limits speed usually

pretty sure this would hurt my ears...
the old days at the drag strip were loud enough