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My home caught fire this afternoon. No one was injured (one cat had some smoke inhalation) but the house is not habitable. Shockingly, my garage area and tractors was the only part that recieved no damage. The fire was in the attic, and only two rooms were badly burned. Unfortunately the rest of the damage came from putting it out. Ceilings were pulled down and tonight when I left, whatever wasn't torn down was falling from all the water required to put it out. Not sure what comes next but I ask that those of you who believe will keep my family in your prayers. It's gonna be tough for a while on us just having somewhere to call home. And thank God for first responders. They were on site 2 minutes after I called 911. Amazing individuals! And thanks ahead of time for the prayers. The fact that my family is safe is a blessing in itself!

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Its always nice to have whacky memories from every show. This year was the wrong restaurant, getting detoured then turning the wrong way ( Thinking of you Waldo.) Then getting grease on my favorite shirt. Had to utilize @stevebo's on site 24 Hr laundry service. Dawn Power Wash and a run through his 5th wheel speed queen made it look brand new! Only took 1 pic today ( Thursday) but hope to get more tomorrow. Can you guess who the Masked Man is?

This is a new one on me! I have never seen a homemade big saw attachment made like this before! This is being sold with a Wheel Horse 8 hp tractor in southern Indiana. The person who made this saw a need that could be fulfilled with his Wheel Horse! The big saw blade frame looks substantial and appears to have a pulley setup similar to the tiller setup! I had to post this as this is probably second to the chicken feather plucker attachment as the most innovative thing I’ve ever seen on a Wheel Horse!

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I saw this joke post on FB… ”I recently read that the average person owns 2 vehicles. I am 4 people” I have 3 1/2 tractors so by that logic, and that most people have 1 for mowing. I’m 3 1/2 people?😁 I think….

Finally, after missing my other one I sold a few years ago, I bought one at the big show today. Looking forward to gettin it in top shape.

Fixed it for ya! 🤣

Thoughts with you stay strong it will be a long haul but you will be alright.

Prayers for you and your family... Thank God no one was hurt...

Thanks Steve. I'm supposed to hear from an adjuster later today. Hopefully they can help me navigate our next move. Helpless doesn't cover the feeling right now. When we left at midnight water was still dripping everywhere. The insurance lady I spoke with was talking tarps and plywood and just didn't understand until I told her that you can see stars in every room. A tarp isn't gonna work for this. Once we get some answers things will be better. Thanks again for the prayers!

@stevasaurus? Everyone at the show, please be sure to sign the banners, for RedSquare’s 20th anniversary!

@squonk had a great idea, why not include a 20th anniversary RedSquare banner in the Big Show Raffle! One lucky person going home with a #3 of 3 20th anniversary RedSquare banner, will that be you?

Yup. That will work - up to a point. But usually that point is farther into the crazy zone of tractor operation than we dare to go......

The church had a garage sale Stihl trimmer that my wife was helping set up the display. She took pictures so i told her to take a chance on it. She offered $25.00 on it and it was accepted. Then it came home and I put gas innit and she fired and ran very nicely. I am too tall for it . It also came with a 3 lblade head with plastic blades only three inches long. It turns out that it came that way from the factory. Very little use as far as indicated wear suggested. I googled the label info and Stihl wants 219.00 for it new. It cranks high Rpm and is nice and smooth but a bit difficult to control around hard surfaces, What it is really good at is cutting really high grass and tall non woody weeds. It simply cuts under the tall stuff andit falls out of the way without getting tangled as it would in a normal string trimmer.. Out here on the farm around the barns we do not manicure this stuff so a really good choice for neglected trimming. areas. That little.038 cc engine is by far the easiest starting and smoothest running trimmer engine i have ever had.. I am thinking i need to put some more money in the pot than what we bought it for.... I bought a nineteen inch green two cycle lawn boy for the same price at a community garage sale because i just want a trim mower that starts every time. No blade clutch. No tough to get at carburetor to clean. Run it out of fuel and she will always start next year.Built like a tank.

I've always wanted one. Don't know why, 'cause it do not have a use for one.

Made it to the show today, it’s the only day we went. I talked with quite a few people, everybody was friendly. I recognized a few other folks from pictures on here but I didn’t want to be that guy and barge in when they’re busy or talking with other people. I did buy merchandise and signed up for whcc, got my sickle bar from a gentleman, and drove the tractor around with the warden for a while. I also got in the redsquare group photo (I think). Good overcast day, the food was good and priced good as well. Now I know what to look forward to if we go next year, I appreciate all the info on here as it helped me at the show. Will be heading back to our 6 hour drive first thing in the morning. I see a lot of rain for tomorrow’s forecast. I will post pictures I took on here when I get better service tomorrow.

The boys wrenching!!

I have worked with a lot of saws over the past 70 odd years and I don’t think I would touch this one.

Persistence paid off--though it cost me a pulley. (I suspect some of you knew this would be the case.) 😏 I checked around before pulling it and found reasonable replacements before I did too much damage... That allowed me to remove the remaining bolts and gingerly separate the sides of the casing... Finally got the case apart, and indeed, the chain was broken. That seems like the best possible outcome. Other broken parts look like they would be more difficult to repair. So, I'm hoping I will be able to repair the chain. Clearly, I will need a new gasket and probably new seals. Any other thoughts? Also, tell me if this is too much information. Just sharing my experience in case it might help another newbie. 😁

June 26, 1974 The Universal Product Code (UPC) is scanned for the first time to sell a package of Wrigley's chewing gum at Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio.

Thanks, Bob!

So sorry to hear this. I can’t even imagine how devastating something like this can be. Let’s hope the insurance handles everything fairly and as quickly as possible. Try your best to keep your head up, not just for you but for the family as well. Best wishes for you all.

It is a blessing everyone got out of there alright, including the animals. Hope the feline is doing better. Thoughts and prayers will be going your way. My father went through similar event last year and had to help him through the renovation. You are progressing in the right direction having the adjuster already involved. They will get things moving quickly.

Thankfully no one was hurt, prayers for you and your family getting things back to normal.

So sorry to hear this. I went through the same thing about 7-8 years ago. Get insurance company involved right away as they have companies that can come help mitigate the damage and dry things out. In the end you will have all new and back to normal. Prayers your way buddy.

So sorry to hear this, prayers for you and your family.

And, how many deals were struck while waiting for the show to open?

Gave my D 160 a shroud seal to help it cool better.

Plenty of good and/or fair deals. Bought an 867 from @WHX?? that’s turn key…and also stumbled across this nice C-81(a model I have been after for a couple years) that’s also turn-key.

Breakfast with Dino.

My Troy-Bilt has one cable tie holding the gas tank.

I am missing you guys !! Thanks Bob !!

A good strong WH and premium medical insurance required! Like wooden frame on top. Must have been throwing dust up, hence the guard!

Glad no one was hurt. You'll be in hour-by-hour then day-by-day mode foe awhile. Does anyone here on Red Square know how to create a Go Fund Me Page?

@sqrlgtr Probably got the pictures already but I wasn't going through all those pages to find out so here's what I just took

Made a trailer hitch for my 520H. I did get it painted but will have to wait on paint to dry b4 getting it mounted to tractor . I made this out of stuff I had laying around but if I would have had to buy all my metal new I would just order one from wheelhorsepartsandmore, I don’t believe you could build one much cheaper if you had to purchase the metal.

I was gentle as possible loading it, I have a tractor cover over it now from Lowe’s, I think it’s tight enough and won’t blow off. Got the tub cart on the back of the truck also for the warden to ride in.

You sir, just secured a ride to the big show.

I got some cool sunset photos of my tractor and our 1983 Winnebago Brave powered by a Chevy 454

There you go, off to the races again. Let's slow down, unload the parts cannon, and take this one step at a time. An air leak around the threads of the carb inlet won't cause it to not run. Liquid fuel pools in the bowl, then air moving over the jet in the throat pulls vapors up. This is called "venturi vacuum", when air moving over an opening at 90 degrees pulls something else along through the hole. In-line spark testers are OK, but I don't like them for real diagnostics. My preferred method is to remove the spark plug from the head, plug it back into the wire, and hold the L-shaped end against the engine while cranking. This lets you get a good look at how the whole system is working together as a unit. Wear heavy linemans gloves, or leather welding gloves while doing that. If you use your bare hands during this step it can be.... "stimulating". A slightly safer, but less complete version of this test is to use a screwdriver in the end of the plug wire held about 1/4 inch from the block. I would not bother replacing the condenser unless you determine there is an ignition issue. If it's not the problem it won't help anything. Shooting fuel right into the carb throat will not allow you to drive off. The fuel only lasts a short time, enough to see if the engine can run, and show you that there is a fuel delivery issue, but most of the time 5ml will be gone before you get in the seat and get in gear, much more will flood it and then it won't run.

Nice setup @stevebo ! Been in full prep mode . Safe travels everyone .