Author Topic: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today) (Read 1393256 times)

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16350 on:** January 27, 2022, 08:25:02 AM »

Quote from: Bob Smith on January 27, 2022, 12:05:59 AM

Having been involved with a few fires, most people would never get an equipment fire out with an extinguisher anyway, probably better to stay back and stay safe.

Hydraulic leakes would be pretty bad for sure

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Sammconn · « **Reply #16351 on:** January 27, 2022, 08:27:06 AM »

Hydraulic, electrical, fuel...

They all spell disaster, unless 1 - you know what you are doing, 2 - catch it soon enough and 3 - have a big enough extinguisher.

Back up and hope insurance cover it...

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #16352 on:** January 27, 2022, 03:15:00 PM »

Bob not in the areas I burned. I want them to come back thicker as cover

The few acres immediately around the house are getting thinned a bit at a time especially the sweetgum trees. I hate them

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #16353 on:** January 27, 2022, 03:56:14 PM »

Understand your position. Just that fire is a bit easier to control on the ground rather than in the crown. Problem is the wind effect is very hard to predict so anything you do is better than nothing. Hopefully it turns out to be a no big deal. No fire to try to get under control. Burning the understory is always a good thing.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #16354 on:** January 27, 2022, 11:17:33 PM »

Picked up some uppers complete with BCG from Palmetto state armory.

Already had lowers complete.

Nice basic carbine

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JR · « **Reply #16355 on:** January 28, 2022, 01:33:31 PM »

Nice TRN, still looking for a couple more too. I like a 1-8 and non M4 barrel. Just me, but my stuff.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #16356 on:** January 29, 2022, 02:14:26 PM »

The three places I troll for deals are Primary Arms , AR15parts, and Palmetto State Arms. They seem to have consistently good deals and the occasional steal.

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JR · « **Reply #16357 on:** January 29, 2022, 03:30:22 PM »

Yep, I get all their emails too.

Check out my Land thread, I am sore and happy,,,,,,,,,

Flyin6 · « **Reply #16358 on:** January 29, 2022, 05:45:34 PM »

Quote from: JR on January 29, 2022, 03:30:22 PM

Yep, I get all their emails too.

Check out my Land thread, I am sore and happy,,,,,,,,,

I'm sort of looking at this as answered prayer...

JR · « **Reply #16359 on:** January 29, 2022, 09:36:07 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on January 29, 2022, 05:45:34 PM

Quote from: JR on January 29, 2022, 03:30:22 PM
Yep, I get all their emails too.

Check out my Land thread, I am sore and happy,,,,,,,,,
I'm sort of looking at this as answered prayer...

Believe me, I gave and am thankful!!

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #16360 on:** January 29, 2022, 10:37:43 PM »

Supposed to be a wild game feed at the local eagles club but it was cancelled so a few or us got together at a friend's house and had a small party. Alligator and Elk meat balls with pasta.

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Nate · « **Reply #16361 on:** January 30, 2022, 01:11:49 AM »

So, i have been quiet on here for a few weeks because the F.I.L. has some very serious negative health issues and i have been putting many many miles on the dmax trying to make things easier for them.

one of those things that i was asked to do is build a replacement deck for the side door of their farm house that is stand alone. The one that is there now cannot be used because of its rotten state.

(That is the only door that a stretcher can come in and out of, the other door is body drag only)

So the last couple days i have been solidifying a plan (thanks slc) and gathering materials. The dimensions are 4' x 5' x 31" high. Everything is ground contact pressure treated, the hardware is either galvanized or this new deck type screw. It will be set on concrete blocks. Ill let it weather for 6 months or so and then put a good sealant on it. The only thing i didnt get, which i kicked myself in the butt for is the rubber sealant strip that goes on top of the frame/stringers and underneath the top decking layer.

Now the trick is getting it put into place....wish me luck....lol

I will post completion picks of both places when applicable.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #16362 on:** January 30, 2022, 02:20:18 AM »

Good job Nate.

I’ll be kicking some Utah boy butt if this stuff doesn’t live up to the $90 price tag

;-)

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #16363 on:** January 30, 2022, 09:37:02 AM »

Nate: Good man! BPFY

Tex: Be careful...maybe bring a friend for safety's sake

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16364 on:** January 30, 2022, 09:51:24 AM »

I don’t think he is talk about me! Iv never seen that brand myself

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Nate · « **Reply #16365 on:** January 30, 2022, 10:00:15 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on January 30, 2022, 09:37:02 AM

Nate: Good man! BPFY

Tex: Be careful...maybe bring a friend for safety's sake

Thank you

KensAuto · « **Reply #16366 on:** January 30, 2022, 10:25:20 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on January 30, 2022, 09:51:24 AM

I don’t think he is talk about me! Iv never seen that brand myself

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It's so good you don't remember telling him about it?

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16367 on:** January 30, 2022, 10:39:03 AM »

Quote from: KensAuto on January 30, 2022, 10:25:20 AM

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on January 30, 2022, 09:51:24 AM
I don’t think he is talk about me! Iv never seen that brand myself

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It's so good you don't remember telling him about it?

I don’t think A $90 bottle is in my wallet to be more clear lol

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JR · « **Reply #16368 on:** January 30, 2022, 01:24:35 PM »

Nate, you have a tractor siting there with a loader,,,,,,,,,,,,

stlaser · « **Reply #16369 on:** January 30, 2022, 02:34:59 PM »

Tried finishing up a set of axles before leaving for the race but as with all things it’s hard to find good help and getting incorrect parts the first time around is the norm in uncle joes clown world!

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Nate · « **Reply #16370 on:** January 30, 2022, 02:46:08 PM »

Quote from: JR on January 30, 2022, 01:24:35 PM

Nate, you have a tractor siting there with a loader,,,,,,,,,,,,

the lifting into or out of the trailer is not the hard part, as there are skid steers, old internationals with buckets/forks, and even telehandlers for the lifting. the hard part is the individual...................

BobbyB · « **Reply #16371 on:** January 30, 2022, 04:48:38 PM »

Finished homework for module 1 of this semester.

KensAuto · « **Reply #16372 on:** January 30, 2022, 05:06:05 PM »

Quote from: BobbyB on January 30, 2022, 04:48:38 PM

Finished homework for module 1 of this semester.

Module 1?

dave945 · « **Reply #16373 on:** January 30, 2022, 10:09:53 PM »

Picked up a new(to me) oven/microwave combo the other day and installed it. It is only three years old and the two older ladies that lived in the house barely used it. They removed it last year doing a remodel of their kitchen and it sat in the basement until they need to sell it to me because God is good. Only paid $900 versus $4k for a new one and got it the next day instead of waiting months. Looks good as new and works perfect. Not to mention it was what the wife wanted. Blessed on so many fronts with this transaction.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #16374 on:** January 30, 2022, 10:11:25 PM »

Nice...Give you $1000 for it!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #16375 on:** January 31, 2022, 06:21:27 AM »

Smoking deal there Dave!

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #16376 on:** January 31, 2022, 09:29:38 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on January 31, 2022, 06:21:27 AM

Smoking deal there Dave!

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Thanks!

He might take the bait! ;-)

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16377 on:** January 31, 2022, 10:02:25 AM »

Just fyi and don’t have time to start a thread

I know I am not the authority on this and lots of ways to skin a cat but this skins my cat with minimal up and down of my trailer and I can easily see my binders if one is loose

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rpar86 · « **Reply #16378 on:** January 31, 2022, 10:05:49 AM »

Doesnt DOT require one chain per corner?

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16379 on:** January 31, 2022, 10:18:20 AM »

Nothing but greens to idaho today

This counts as corners. Doesn’t have to be individual chains.
Load weight= half of chain/binder capacity

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Nate · « **Reply #16380 on:** January 31, 2022, 01:10:16 PM »

Finished and loaded.

I like this little tractor, a whole lot more stable with the loaded ballast box on the back.

Here are the 2 massive lifting chains i was talking about.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #16381 on:** January 31, 2022, 03:44:25 PM »

Are your “lifting” chains tagged and inspected regularly by certified personnel?

KensAuto · « **Reply #16382 on:** January 31, 2022, 04:27:35 PM »

Beautiful day to play hooky.

KensAuto · « **Reply #16383 on:** January 31, 2022, 04:35:59 PM »

Quote from: rpar86 on January 31, 2022, 10:05:49 AM

Doesnt DOT require one chain per corner?

Oh boy, here we go again. Lol

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16384 on:** January 31, 2022, 07:30:05 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on January 31, 2022, 04:35:59 PM

Quote from: rpar86 on January 31, 2022, 10:05:49 AM
Doesnt DOT require one chain per corner?
Oh boy, here we go again. Lol

Come on now, most of our convo was text message not here for others to read.

But I have verified with two other heavy equipment transport other then myself, I have double checked all the government site,
Short of pulling in and asking the port to inspect ( not going to give them permission to go over any of my stuff with a fine tooth comb) I’m 100% confident in saying it’s legal.

Even more so for you guys who don’t have Dot numbers, a business associated to anything you guys transport.

Unless you have an accident on the road and are investigated, it will be a non issue.
Even pulling your Deere 350b you are no where near gvw and don’t need to stop at a port anyway.

Kinda like the trucks registered agricultural, zero inspection, zero responsibility to stuff left on the highway.
If running for personal use it’s void

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Farmer Jon · « **Reply #16385 on:** January 31, 2022, 08:56:30 PM »

Took the interior panel off the Freightliner. It was broken and the door handle wouldn't work. I thought I could fix it but pieces were missing. So I have to order a new one or find used that's not broke. I did order some sound deadening material to stick to the door before it goes back together. This door is literally just a thin skin attached to a frame with a plastic panel screwed to the inside. Zero insulation.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #16386 on:** January 31, 2022, 08:56:47 PM »

Hey, I didn't say nothing!!

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16387 on:** January 31, 2022, 09:20:25 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on January 31, 2022, 08:56:47 PM

Hey, I didn't say nothing!!

Just providing further info as I made some calls and verified what I had found.

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stlaser · « **Reply #16388 on:** January 31, 2022, 10:02:35 PM »

Dave, I think you got him almost as riled up as that time I told everyone about his H bumper sticker…..

rpar86 · « **Reply #16389 on:** January 31, 2022, 10:30:50 PM »

All I know is one time I rented a bobcat and they made a stink about me only having two chains and binders so they brought two more out to me.

Probably more of a company/insurance thing I guess.

I’m bY nO mEaNS a PrOfeSsiONal.

;)

Nate · « **Reply #16390 on:** January 31, 2022, 11:40:33 PM »

Quote from: Bob Smith on January 31, 2022, 03:44:25 PM

Are your “lifting” chains tagged and inspected regularly by certified personnel?

Nope

dave945 · « **Reply #16391 on:** February 01, 2022, 07:53:46 AM »

Lost a horse to colic last night. Now I have to deal with disposal of the carcass and the ensuing emotions that come with such things.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #16392 on:** February 01, 2022, 09:06:17 AM »

Quote from: dave945 on February 01, 2022, 07:53:46 AM

Lost a horse to colic last night. Now I have to deal with disposal of the carcass and the ensuing emotions that come with such things.

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Ooh...No fun...Sorry

Sammconn · « **Reply #16393 on:** February 01, 2022, 10:50:27 AM »

No fun there Dave.

Last night changed thermostats in the LBZ, and put in a new GM blower motor.
Nice to maintain engine temperature again.
And have a fan deliver proper air flow, the jobber had a smaller fan cage by nearly an inch.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #16394 on:** February 01, 2022, 12:19:30 PM »

Sorry Dave.

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dave945 · « **Reply #16395 on:** February 01, 2022, 07:03:30 PM »

Well, all the children are handling the horse’s death really well. Contacted a dead animal removal company and found out that the county has a program through the conservation district to reimburse the charges for having large animals picked up. It apparent to keep people from having to just dump them in the woods or the nearest creek bed because of cost to remove. The gentleman was very helpful and came down this afternoon and took Jasper away. Pretty much all done except for the guilty feelings of not getting to him and caring for him sooner, but I know that is just normal regret.

On the more positive side, I found out that the Steiner can easily pull a 1000 lb dead weight behind it without even getting taxed.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #16396 on:** February 01, 2022, 07:18:00 PM »

Good to see some of the burden lifted Dave.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16397 on:** February 01, 2022, 08:38:39 PM »

Horses are really neat animals, the develop just like people, gain favorites, love certain things
Live for such a long time compared to what most people think of as “pets”. I don’t think I could do the grief of having a horse pass, cows for that matter either.

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Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #16398 on:** February 01, 2022, 09:11:36 PM »

Had to put down a steer today. There goes some future earnings. Luckily my wife doesn't take the cows on as pets also.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16399 on:** February 02, 2022, 12:22:01 AM »

Quote from: Atkinsmatt on February 01, 2022, 09:11:36 PM

Had to put down a steer today. There goes some future earnings. Luckily my wife doesn't take the cows on as pets also.

Do you at least get food out of it?

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