Why I love RedSquare

[CasualObserver 3,411]

I came into RS this morning, like many of you do everyday, with one topic on my mind.  I wanted information about a tiny little missing part that is of course a necessary piece for operation of an attachment for one of my tractors.  The part I need is actually still available new, and I generally like to support my local dealers    and did just buy other parts there yesterday.   But this time, the part I need is suffering from a case of Toro pricing it towards obsolescence.  Even the dealer said I should investigate alternatives.  He'd have to order it, and it's just stupidly priced.  So I came back and checked all the usual cheaper online options like RCPW, Partstree and mowpart.com, but they were barely marginally below the dealer price. I checked Ebay for a used one (nope)   Then, like most people generally do when they come in with one thing on their mind and just want a quick answer,   I jumped to the section I wanted and I almost started a new topic in Implements and Attachments, but then it hit me .... I said "self....did you for that answer?...  this has probably been covered here before." 

It's a fairly common part, applicable to multiple attachments.  So, up to the trusty search box, I proceeded to search by just the part number, and lo and behold.... 9 topics.  Three of which included the specifications I needed to buy my part at the hardware store, and several others with pictures of the OEM part as well as some homemade and makeshift adaptations.

 

So... Thank you contributors for the information I was looking for.  I've acknowledged that contribution by hitting the thanks button on those old posts, and hitting the "Like" button so you could see it.

 

Everyone's contributions here over the years are appreciated.  Without all the input we've had in the nearly 7 years now, this place wouldn't be the place it is. From the tech and history, to the comic and jokes and everything in between.  This is why Iove   Thank you all!

[bk-scouter 93]

Nicely said. 

-BK

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,878]

Wow, very nice indeed!  The amount of knowledge which has been collected here is amazing, and of course I am very interested in the part you needed, you really can't leave us hanging like that......

[stevasaurus 23,274]

Sounds like we need another contest..."Guess which part I am talking about."    Right on Jason...this place is AMAZING.
 

[CasualObserver 3,411]

Ok... 4 of these digits are in the part number, there is an even number of odd numbers of odd and even numbers, neither of which are in the part number and none of them repeat.

 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

 

just kidding.... well, not really, what I said is accurate, but that's not what this topic is about.... Like I said.... the tech...and the clowining... it's all here.

[stevasaurus 23,274]

Let me guess...0U812...do not ever forget that since of humor....it is a large part of why we keep active members and it gives us a personality as a forum.  Members become friends on this forum...you can't top that anywhere else.

[squonk 43,701]

I love Red Square because I can pick on a Bears fan half way across the country and not get whacked! Plus I get donuts delivered to the Big Show!!

[AMC RULES 37,195]

I love Red Square because I can pick on a Bears fan half way across the country and not get whacked! 

  That remains to be seen...the show ain't over yet Mike.