What did you buy this week?

[grsthegreat]

i got mine from Extreme Metal Products for $505.00 incl free shipping. fit like a glove and its automotive grade laminated glass. Laser cut powder coated frame.

i used to have a polycarbonate windshield, but got so scratched i could barely see thru it.

 

[Runner]

i used to have a polycarbonate windshield, but got so scratched i could barely see thru it.

Here's what the product info. sez:

• Virtually Indestructible Material: Our UTV Windshield is made of 1/4 inch thick clear scratch resistant polycarbonate that is shatter resistant and designed for off-roading. It's 250 times stronger than glass and 25 times stronger than acrylic. | Made in the USA!
• Hard Coated: XR Optic Hard Coating is our carefully formulated coating that gives our UTV Windshield for your Mule scratch resistance you can’t get anywhere else. It’s coated inside and out so you can ride through brush and sand without ruining your windshield.

So....we shall see what happens....

 

[Darth_DMack]

Not purchased yet, but it's in the cart, and my finger is hovering over "purchase now" button! I have a 'yote issue that needs to be solved.

ThermNight TNC635R: Elite Digital Thermal & Night Vision Scope

Experience elite performance with the TNC635R: our most advanced ThermNight multispectral scope with laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator. Designed for professionals who demand the widest field of view, superior imaging, and maximum long-range accuracy in any environment. Equipped with a...

us.dntoptics.com

 

[grsthegreat]

Here's what the product info. sez:

• Virtually Indestructible Material: Our UTV Windshield is made of 1/4 inch thick clear scratch resistant polycarbonate that is shatter resistant and designed for off-roading. It's 250 times stronger than glass and 25 times stronger than acrylic. | Made in the USA!
• Hard Coated: XR Optic Hard Coating is our carefully formulated coating that gives our UTV Windshield for your Mule scratch resistance you can’t get anywhere else. It’s coated inside and out so you can ride through brush and sand without ruining your windshield.

So....we shall see what happens....

Ya, well i had a similar window. It did last for years, but started showing scratches after awhile. I have lots of trees and brush, that didnt help. Have cleared mist of the offensive stuff over the years.

But even washing it with windex and paper towels left scratches. And i HAD TO HAVE a automatic windshield wiper. The snow played havoc with driving in winter. You cant use automatic windshield wiper on ANY poly windshield.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Realizing I buy very little. Maybe because I already have so much? We didnt use 1/2 of our Christmas gift fund this year. We have been under budget on groceries for months now (since I retired and started cooking). I sorta want an articulating endoscope, but I have to decide if its really worth it.

 

[arrow]

Not purchased yet, but it's in the cart, and my finger is hovering over "purchase now" button! I have a 'yote issue that needs to be solved.

ThermNight TNC635R: Elite Digital Thermal & Night Vision Scope

Experience elite performance with the TNC635R: our most advanced ThermNight multispectral scope with laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator. Designed for professionals who demand the widest field of view, superior imaging, and maximum long-range accuracy in any environment. Equipped with a...

us.dntoptics.com

Only use l would have for that are about coyotes. Everything else in my puritanical state is illegal to hunt after dusk and no larger rifle round larger than .229.

 

[gstrom99]

Only use l would have for that are about coyotes. Everything else in my puritanical state is illegal to hunt after dusk and no larger rifle round larger than .229.

Wow! Y'all must have a real 'yote problem, to spend that much to resolve it... I'll shoot one if I see it, but it's not that big of an issue for me.

 

[arrow]

Realizing I buy very little. Maybe because I already have so much? We didnt use 1/2 of our Christmas gift fund this year. We have been under budget on groceries for months now (since I retired and started cooking). I sorta want an articulating endoscope, but I have to decide if it’s really worth it.

That could be quite the price spread Clover. Have seen those from a hundred bucks to $6000

 

[Darth_DMack]

Wow! Y'all must have a real 'yote problem, to spend that much to resolve it... I'll shoot one if I see it, but it's not that big of an issue for me

Obviously said in jest... it will be used for many other things. Yotes and Piggos are just one of the uses.

 

[gstrom99]

Obviously said in jest... it will be used for many other things. Yotes and Piggos are just one of the uses. View attachment 2063441

Yeah, if I had feral piggies up here I'd be all over that. I hear they can/do REAL damage. They also can reproduce at an alarming rate - like Star Trek Tribbles (born pregnant)...

 

[JethroB]

Purchased two replacement bearings for the rear roller of my Caroni TM1900 flail mower. Two years ago I paid about $100 each at AgriSupply. This time I found them for $10 each at Austin Surplus.

Austin Surplus Industrial, Inc.

Industrial parts shipped same-day to keep your equipment running

asisurplus.com

NTN 2205; Double Row Self Aligning Ball Bearings 25 x 52mm OD (Japan)

 

[4570Man]

I’ve wanted a track saw for a while and i needed one for a job so I finally got one.

 

[Darth_DMack]

@4570Man

VERY nice!!!!

I'm setting up my shop now, building shelves, and really want a woodworking section. A good track saw is on my list... but, I bought the Kreg Straight Edge Guide XL to assist with ripping plywood for my shelves. It words very well, for what I'm using it for.

I also needed a good sliding miter saw... had some coupons at Harbor Freight, so I took a chance and bought a Bauer 10" dual pivot sliding miter saw with the Bauer miter saw stand. Took it home, set it up and it works great. Took me a bit to get the thing calibrated, but once I set the fences up, and trued the blade, I'm getting verified repeatable cuts. I'll try to get some pictures this afternoon. I absolutely LOVE the shadow line this saw gives, makes precision cutting much easier!

Back on ripping plywood, I'm using OSB for the shelf tops, that stuff does not rip very well.

I'm a complete novice when it comes to wood working... but, learning something new every day. Having the proper tools, sure does make it easier!

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

I like MDF for shelves and workbench tops. 3/4" is very durable.

 

[Darth_DMack]

I like MDF for shelves and workbench tops. 3/4" is very durable.

These are just storage shelves for bins. I went "cheap"... LOL

 

[arrow]

I’ve wanted a track saw for a while and i needed one for a job so I finally got one. View attachment 2105442

I still do it the Fred Flintstone Way. Piece of 2 inch Styrofoam on the ground with a 6 inch wide straight edge made from the factory edge of a half inch piece of plywood clamped to the workpiece.

 

[Darth_DMack]

I still do it the Fred Flintstone Way. Piece of 2 inch Styrofoam on the ground with a 6 inch wide straight edge made from the factory edge of a half inch piece of plywood clamped to the workpiece.

I used to do that as well... now that I'm using the Kreg Straight Edge Guide XL... I'm finding that the factory straight edge is not that straight...

 

[masseyrider]

I used to do that as well... now that I'm using the Kreg Straight Edge Guide XL... I'm finding that the factory straight edge is not that straight...

Maybe the factory uses the Yaba daba do edge method to.

 

[4570Man]

@4570Man

VERY nice!!!!

I'm setting up my shop now, building shelves, and really want a woodworking section. A good track saw is on my list... but, I bought the Kreg Straight Edge Guide XL to assist with ripping plywood for my shelves. It words very well, for what I'm using it for.

I also needed a good sliding miter saw... had some coupons at Harbor Freight, so I took a chance and bought a Bauer 10" dual pivot sliding miter saw with the Bauer miter saw stand. Took it home, set it up and it works great. Took me a bit to get the thing calibrated, but once I set the fences up, and trued the blade, I'm getting verified repeatable cuts. I'll try to get some pictures this afternoon. I absolutely LOVE the shadow line this saw gives, makes precision cutting much easier!

Back on ripping plywood, I'm using OSB for the shelf tops, that stuff does not rip very well.

I'm a complete novice when it comes to wood working... but, learning something new every day. Having the proper tools, sure does make it easier!

Most people tend to hate on saw lasers but I have a Dewalt saw with a shadow line and I don’t like it. My Delta saw with a laser is much better. I only use the dewalt because it’s belt drive and will cut 5-1/2” baseboards standing up and the direct drive delta can’t. The laser is accurate from full height where the shadow line is useless until the blade is basically touching the work. My other complaint is the shadow is projected as V and slightly overcuts the mark.

 

[steve tym]

Bought a mini excavator, about 8,000 pounds.