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yep. SS in the jungle for under $1 each. Threaded rod with any slack pulled into the back side would work fine IMO but I do like the way carriage bolts sit in the rims.

I’ve thought of using threaded rod cut to the proper length and then put a nut on either side of the square hole in rim, tightening up to make like a stud. Then sliding the weight on the rod, and tightening a nut on it. Maybe some 1/2” acorn nuts? That would look pretty cool!

Retired today - 41 years... Great run. My boss and colleagues know me well... simple but appropriate gifts...

I just picked up 9" carriage bolts today $3.18 each, plus nuts and washers (almost $40 out the door). Threaded rod is a relatively cheap product to trial and get the correct measurements so you only do that once.

Thank you! I didn’t realize this thread existed. I may have just gotten lucky. Looking at a 1991 312-8 tomorrow with a deck and 500 hours for $750. Won’t need a trailer since it’s closer and there’s no snow thrower. Wish me luck!

Congrats to both of you! any big plans Jim @SylvanLakeWH or Mike @squonk ? I’m creeping up on mine. Hard to think I’m getting old enough that it’s even on the radar. Two years ago I felt like I’d never want to retire as I enjoy working way too much. But about that time my company went to a four day workweek and now the taste of freedom beckons. I still put in a ton of hours every week but condensing it into four really long days feels great when the three day weekend comes. CONGRATS Steve

Congratulations!!! More time for family and Wheelhorse's!

Congratulations. I retired 3 years ago. I was a commercial hvac service tech for over 40 years. Don't miss the work, just the income.

The key is to stay busy & have a sense of purpose in your life... Besides, you can only watch so many episodes of Gilligan's Island in one sitting.....

HA! Today was my last day too. Brought the last of my tools home. Took a gauge off our defunct steam fired Absorption chiller as a souvenir. We had a fire in 2015 and when we went to put the chiller on line the water in the pipes flashed to steam and the needle spun around in circles like in the cartoons. Got well wishes from a Trane Tech who happens to be a Bears fan!

Urban planner. Worked both as a consultant and for several municipalities...