Recent content by mcfarmall

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    Sponge Air Filter for Log Splitter

    Foam rubber has more uniformly sized holes and is more likely resistant to oil. Try a craft store or fabric store.
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    Grade 5 Shear Bolts

    Minimal risk if the owners manual says Grade 5.
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    Firewood Moisture Meter

    I have the General one and use it whenI buy firewood for camping to see if the vendor is screwing me.
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    Why do I always have too learn the hard way?

    Soon, you'll learn that firewood processing is best done in the very cool months of the year, except for emergency storm cleanup.
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    Oil flush?

    Additionally, the quick blackening of the oil is the detergent package grabbing the soot particles and keeping them in suspension so the filter can trap them. Indicates your using decent oil.
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    Canopy question

    I live near Courtney Scott from Good Works Tractors and he was gracious to let me try one of the Rhinohide canopies out on my M5660. I found it to be too small for my tractor, giving very limited coverage, and opting out of it. I told him if they ever offered a bigger size, I'd be interested...
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    Thoughts or advise

    I chopped up a box spring hidden in some tall grass the very first time I used my RCD 1884 rotary cutter. Good times!
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    3 point Unverferth Rolling Basket Harrow

    No, but it looks like a fun project!
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    Grapple Claw storage?

    I store mine open with the claws into the ground. I just want the cylinders retracted so the rods stay corrosion-free.
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    How many Members here at OTT have met other OTT Members in person?

    Never met another OTT member in real life. Who knows, there might be one right around the corner?
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    M7060 Canopy ?

    Value depends on the brand and condition.
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    What the heck is this !

    It's a can opener.
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    Don't Forget Old Friends

    Somehow it seems that I'm the one who has to initiate any correspondence or meet-ups. Maybe I'm just a lousy friend and nobody wants to get together, but the phone lines run both ways. My wife is my very best friend and at the end of the day, that's all that matters.
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    Leather Work Gloves

    I'm currently wear-testing a few pair of Wells Lamont White Mule gloves. About $12/pair for the unlined version. So far, so good.