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17 pointsPicked this lawn ranger up a few months ago and right away my youngest claimed it as his! Being all original we stared cleaning and buffing it up. We just have a few things to button up but for the most part it’s done. We did a makeshift muffler to keep the noise down being right in town lol. He was excited to take it for a few laps around town. FB3CA92C-1526-49E2-89A2-3FF456044131.mov D0676C82-8D93-4955-9852-853793D1A035.mp4
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17 pointsMy widowed neighbor brought this sign into my shop about 3 weeks ago. Her special needs son had tried to restore it with a rattle can. She said she had a dream about the sign and my name came up. Would I like to paint it.? No way I can ruin a dream for a wonderful neighbor. So it became a project. I took the sign to a local cabinet / sign maker for advice on paints and clear coatings. In 2 minutes he had it on his screen. He made the sign in 1995. I thought about paying him to make a new one, but I knew my neighbor would prefer the old one. It had taken a 1/2" warp over the 30 years and I decided to not correct it, but added two ribs to keep it together. Used some soldering irons as wood burners to reestablish the outlines. Three coats of brown oil based enamel, three coats of gold water based acrylic, and the fourth and final coat of water based spar poly today.
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16 pointsFound yet another use for the Horse. First year I didn't have to drag a deer over 100 yards uphill with a rope!
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14 pointsRolled into crab camp at 3PM and moved in for the week. And the relaxing begins.
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13 pointsI took out some tractors I had stored in my enclosed trailer to put different ones in to go to a show yesterday. When I got home I didn’t feel like reloading them so I just put them in the garage.
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11 pointsPiece by piece, I'm gradually getting the paint sorted on my GT18. Here are the steps in fixing up one of the foot rests: A fair amount of rust had developed under the rubber mat: I slathered on a thick coat of CitriStrip, wrapped it in a polyethylene sheet, and let it sit for a few hours. About 98% of the paint came right off without any scrubbing or scraping: Here's how it looked after washing off the CitriStrip and removing a few bits of remaining paint: Next, I let the foot rest sit in a phosphoric acid bath for a while, which took care of most of the rust, and then hit any stubborn remaining pockets with my spot blaster. (Note: I don't use phosphoric acid on high-strength or hardened steel, since I want to avoid hydrogen embrittlement.) I applied the initial coat of self-etching primer, which contains zinc phosphate: Then I filled the pits with 3M High-Bond filler and sanded it flat: Here it is after more primer coats: And after a few coats of paint: Now on to the next one.
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10 pointsEvery year, America’s manufacturing sector opens its doors to celebrate Manufacturing Day on the first Friday of October, falling on October 3 this year. For those interested in making things with mind and machines, it is a day that begins a month of inspirational experiences. This year also, America’s manufacturing sector is gearing up to celebrate the manufacturing sector’s contribution to the United States’ economic power.
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9 pointsThe BBT aka Lead Logging Supervisor and I went off to the right side forest to get a few pieces of standing dead trees. 3? Small ash. A couple small maples. We sectioned them to 84" because we use 14" cuts of firewood. 6 pieces there. We hand hauled those 40 to 60 feet out to the pole trailer. Then brought that to the upper yard.
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9 pointsThe NE winds calmed a bit so we took a boat ride. Dropped a couple crab pots and sand shark was the fish of the day. Good day with my boys.
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9 pointsBought my loving wife a new 2025 Explorer. We will also be using it for road trips and since it has a hitch it may do some horse hauling some day. It came with 21" wheels and big brakes so it handles and stops well. Her car has the upgraded interior. Lots of cargo room. Third row seats are up in this pic but will likely spend most of their time folded down flat.
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9 pointsDecided to tackle this non-running C-141A I bought Friday. Looks like the original owner had starting issues and took the wrong turn at every step along the way. They even went so far as to direct wire a push-button start (with 12 gauge wire)! So, I basically cut away a half mile of unnecessary wiring, rerouted the remaining wires where they belonged. Also swapped out an incorrect coil, solenoid, condenser, and fried points. Set the points timing, fuel looked and smelled fresh, so I just replaced with a proper filter. Oil in engine and hydro looked new, Hit key - started! Aired tires, drove tractor, tested hydraulic lift, attached deck, and mowed several strips in the empty park behind our property. Outstanding day 1 results!
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9 pointsStill recovering, took a marathon drive to Conway SC yesterday. Met a southern gentleman, Cletis Nester, and picked up my first sickle bar. Cleat was a generous and accommodating host, invited me in to his shop, regailed me with stories. I was so drained from the drive, I didn't have the wherewithal to take pictures. One photo from when I stopped for supper, more to follow.
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9 pointsToday the wife and I took a boat ride over to the North Fork of Long Island to grab some lunch. On the way we passed the ferries that run to Shelter Island. Here’s a few pictures.
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9 points856 Test drive after carb rebuild and transaxle flush. Want be long till Halloween 🎃 so thought this would be fitting pic.
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9 pointsI wasn’t happy with the way the paint job on the C-141 came out so I figured I’d fix it. It’s supposed to be nice the next few days so I figured I’d give it another shot before it gets cold. That might be a tomorrow morning or Monday project. It’s a learning curve….right😁
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9 pointsMoved the 2” receiver from the Workhorse to the 520-8.
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8 pointsSo……I figured I would celebrate my birthday with giving something away. As usual, if you are a forum supporter and your name is in RED, post up here (once) to get in on it. I’ll let it run till next friday and spin the magic wheel. Sorry, USA only Wheel Horse “generator” outlet cover. I have made a couple changes to these since this one. May even toss in some other stuff I have made fooling around.
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8 pointsAlmost finished overhauling the 48-inch side-discharge mower deck for the GT18. Here's what I've done so far, more or less: Degreased and pressure washed the deck, inside and out...three times. Sanded areas of rust and flaking paint. Welded three small cracks that were just getting started. Straightened one of the anti-scalp wheel mounting brackets. Primed the underside with three coats of rusty metal primer and primer-sealer. Primed and painted the top. One of the spindle body castings was broken and another was corroded, so I replaced all three castings with new aftermarket ones. Tossed out the other parts that came with the new aftermarket spindles, due to quality and correctness issues. Installed new OEM Toro bearings in the spindles. Re-installed the original OEM bearing spacer sleeves. Installed one new Toro OEM spindle shaft, one good used Toro shaft, and re-installed one of the original spindle shafts. Installed new bolts/nuts of the correct sizes and types for the pulleys, blades, spindle mounts, and various brackets. Upgraded the plastic washer and bushing set for the sliding idler pulley bracket to a bronze bushing and UHMW polyethylene washers, which should be low-friction and impact resistant. Welded new axles (shoulder bolts) onto the anti-scalp wheel adjusting plates (as previously posted). Miscellaneous other repairs. I still need to install the new blades, a few more fasteners, and the chute, and it should be ready to mow. I haven't decided if I'm going to fab up some sheet metal to make a couple of belt/pulley guards. Before: Mostly done:
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8 pointsThis pic kind of makes you feel like your sky diving into a wheel horse plant. (or falling off a ladder) Shop looks good Don, mine always looks way better in pics then in person......I think
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8 pointsNational Silent Movie Day takes place on September 29 each year. National Silent Movie Day is a day to celebrate and enjoy silent movies. But, what is a silent movie? A silent movie is a film with no accompanying, synchronized, recorded spoken dialogue. Watching a movie combining motion pictures with recorded sound seems obvious, but movies did not have any sound at first. It was mainly because of the technical challenges involved. Combining motion pictures with recorded sound is nearly as old as the motion picture itself.
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8 pointsNational Chewing Gum Day is celebrated on September 30 every year. The gummy texture, the translucent bubble, the satisfying pop! These are just a few of the reasons why people all over the world love chewing gum. Whether you call it bubble gum, chewing gum, or chicle, there’s nothing quite as fun as munching on a piece of gum.
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8 pointsAll painted……for now. It’s a worker but it seems to be better than the last paint job so far.. And I preliminarily painted the belt cover with a spray can for The C-85 since it was off a Workhorse. Your turn @kpinnc.😁
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8 pointsMade some footrests. This one is done, done, done! Before and after as well as a close up of the back plate.
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8 pointsYeah, it was in the right place by the hoist where I wanted to hang the sign. I was real careful not to damage the priceless patina on the hood.
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7 pointsAt a local show today I scored this C-111 with a plow/weights/2 link chains for cheap $$$. No idea what my plan is. I really don’t need another plow here, sold off a couple plows this summer so I only have 5…and today I added another one back Into the mix
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7 pointsTwo out of three are fully functional now. Third one is coming along pretty well.
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7 pointsI bought new Craftsman tool boxes last year, after discovering that used ones are always beat up, and then discovering that new ones are still made in the USA! In the same factory where they've been made for 50+ years.
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7 pointsWorld Farm Animals Day, which falls on October 2 every year. This day comes around once a year to remind us just how important animals are to society and why we need to give animals the voice they so desperately need. While you too may be an animal lover, have you ever wondered what fellow animal lovers have done for other creatures? If you read a little about the origin of this event, you may be surprised how far people have come to give your pet their proper rights and what you too can do on this special day. This date was significant for animal protection organizations because it was first known as the day of Francis Assisi, the patron saint of ecology, which includes the study of animals. According to legends, the saint was able to tame animals relatively easily and even talk to them. No matter which way you decide to spend World Animal Day, just keep in mind how much animals give to us in unconditional love and support.
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7 pointsNational Raccoon Day takes place on October 1 every year. It is not limited to just raccoons, it extends to all misunderstood animals classified as pests, such as coyotes, spiders, and snakes. This day encourages people to look more closely at raccoons, not as a nuisance but as an important factor in the ecosystem. Many are even kept as pets, however, these are by sanctuaries and rescuers with profound knowledge about the creatures. They’re not to be kept like other domesticated animals. Read on to find out more about these interesting critters and their history.
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7 pointsFirst wagon I've seen like this one! I saw it listed on FB Marketplace. They're asking $1,000. South Bend, IN
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7 pointsPicked up a 169 over the weekend. I might have over paid for it, but i know these are pretty uncommon. Has a deck, integral hitch and plow. Has a cracked oil pan from an over tightened drain plug and a brush paint job, but I'll be excited to get this one going again! Also the muffler is in great shape so thats a plus!
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7 pointsThe Kohler Breakerless ignition system that you have either works well or not at all. If it is workring it has advantages over the Battery points system. No points to corrode or need adjusting... timing is perfect... I would leave it alone, it may run for years...if it does die then convert.
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7 pointsMagnum is in, had to move it forward to clear the battery and the fuel tank isn’t going to work. Choke and throttle all set, wiring harness moved over but not hooked up. But I have it all figured out in my head . Have a fuel tank that will work. Belt will be interesting. 1/2” on the tranny input and idler pulley, 5/8” on the motor. Will need a new 1” ID pulley on the Magnum. Would like a 3” to increase ground speed just a wee bit. Father son project, good times!
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7 pointsThe 2 closest in the photo are mine and the Charger 10 is my neighbor's.
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7 pointsFish Tank Floorshow Night is celebrated on September 28. It’s a night dedicated to making the fish species the main attraction. The quiet and beautiful animals in the corner of the room take the stage for the night. Fish have been kept as pets for so many years, and they remain a favorite choice for many amazing reasons. Did you know watching fish is good for your health? It helps you destress and calm down. So join us as we watch some fish in the tank, on TV, or in the aquarium. Toss a pillow on the floor of your living room and get ready to do some fish-watching!
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6 pointsBroke 400 miles with today’s ride! I’ve pedaled (no battery power here!) 402 miles to be exact so far this season. Was a chilly start, I warmed up once I had a couple miles under my belt.
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6 pointsWell the Chinese carb. came in. It came with the proper choke shaft so I installed that and loctited the screws in. Installed the carb and made up the choke linkage rod from a piece of wire copying the bends from my 312. Set high and low needles to 2-1/2 turns out as per manual. I need to manually apply power to the solenoid as the wiring on this machine is still messed up. Turned on key, pushed button on my starter switch and after a few rotations the tractor started right up and ran smooth. Took it for a drive and everything seems to work well with no unusual noises. Turned off key and engine shut down. I bought this tractor as a parts machine but now I don't know. Remote starter (for now).
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