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  1. Old Machinist

    Using the drawbar to pull a trailer

    ^^ True That ^^ I put a tote on a trailer once and used it for watering trees. Every time the water would slosh when I stopped it would inch the tractor forward.
  2. Old Machinist

    Are all pallet forks created equal?

    Depending on your frequency of need and budget you might get by with a set of clamp on forks. I've seen some worry about them bending buckets but you should be able to add something to spread the weight to prevent that. I have used a set of clamp ons with straps to move my 1100 LB dry weight...
  3. Old Machinist

    Frame Captive Nuts

    Those are not captive nuts. They are welded on. Drill it out and helicoil it. https://www.amazon.com/BILITOOLS-M10x1-25-Thread-Repair-Helicoil/dp/B09WN2LGXG/ref=sr_1_6?sr=8-6
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    Frame Captive Nuts

    Got any photos of it? Lookin at this but I don't see any help. Is this the right screen? https://shop.kubotausa.com/oemparts/a/kub/60917d5087a86614f81b16f5/t03200-front-axle-frame?lid=6215e6487367254ceca37590 I have purchased rivet nuts with a hex base for my backhoe. Not sure if any are made...
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    Using the drawbar to pull a trailer

    Will the top hook of a quick hitch connect to it?
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    Using the drawbar to pull a trailer

    The reason I use the 3 point hitch option for my particular purpose is to increase my turning radius. A drawbar places the pivot point inside the radius of the tires and turning too sharp results in the tongue making contact with the tires. With the pivot point behind the tires you can make a 90...
  7. Old Machinist

    Log skid

    It looks homemade to me. Only problem I would anticipate is getting it under the log. I have posted this before but I use to use a rear dirt scoop for skidding. It was easy to back under and lift the log to chain.
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    Using the drawbar to pull a trailer

    I only use mine for pulling an offset Swisher mower and sometimes a seed spreader. I also have a 2 inch bar with a single ripper I can use in it. I wouldn't hesitate to pull either of my trailers with it. I can't imagine them having a damaging lift effect stopping at tractor speeds. You can...
  9. Old Machinist

    My New Computer came with AI

    Wife's notebook came with 10 and I installed Office 2007 on it with no problem. I uninstalled the Office 365 that kept nagging her to sign up. Since then she allowed it to update to 11 and the Office software continues to operate.
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    Fix for my G1800 with intermittent starter click but wont crank issue, probably applies to G1900 G2000 and others

    My Searay I/O powered boat has an external starter solenoid mounted on the engine in addition to the solenoid on the starter. They do that to get by with lighter contacts and wiring from the switch. Caught me off-guard a while back when one of the connections corroded on it. My John Deere...
  11. Old Machinist

    Trailer tire load?

    And the payload on the trailer is gross weight minus the weight of the trailer. The payload being 1475 means the trailer must weight around 525 lbs. Depending on how strict they are in your area you might could get away with putting a 3500 lb rated axle and springs on it to haul more weight...
  12. Old Machinist

    B2650 Cab Noise Reduction

    My LX3310 cab is loud but bearable with normal pedal operation. Set the parking brake or engage the cruise control and I need hearing protection. Max speed in medium range with the cruise control set will hit 103dB. I put some mat pieces in but didn't go as far as doing dynomat and it made no...
  13. Old Machinist

    My Meager Firewood process

    I went all electric in 93 and never looked back but I use to use a dirt scoop on a 855 John Deere for skidding. Worked great. Back it under the log to lift so you can connect the chain and go.
  14. Old Machinist

    Massive Cup Holder!

    Foam Koozie
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    Massive Cup Holder!

    I can't find the link to them now but I bought some metal insulated water bottles from Walmart that fit just right in a koozie and the koozie fits just right in my cup holder.
  16. Old Machinist

    Messicks wins again

    I see these price comparisons all the time so it made me wonder about income differences. According to DDG: The medium income levels in Canada are lower than the United States but the poverty level is also lower. I guess you Canuks are much better money managers than we are.
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    A little Machinist advice please

    I hadn't moused over the OPs name to notice he was in Canada. He will face this problem for any US suggestions.
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    A little Machinist advice please

    Ahh that makes sense. I have purchased key stock in my past to cut keys from.
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    A little Machinist advice please

    So your mower is in the early version. https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/navigation/pin/GXJX75X130391/equipment/22632/level/2/snp/MjA0NzM0OkNIQVBURVJbMTA2MTojQlVTSU5FU1NfUkVHSU9OLDU3MjQ6I0NBVEFMT0csMjI2MzI6RVFVSVBNRU5UXQ%3D%3D The "Drive Pulley" is listed as part number M113895. That looks...
  20. Old Machinist

    Credit Card Fraud - Again

    I have alerts set for my debit and credit cards to send me a text for any charge of $20 or higher. I froze my credit a couple years back. I'm at a point in life I hope to never need another loan but they say you can unfreeze it in a few hours. Freezing it through all 3 credit sources was a pain...