Post by: Flyin6 on June 14, 2016, 10:53:53 PM
Here goes:
After cleaning it for hours on my Hide Site thread, I got (deep) into the maintenance and modifications today
Starting with an oil/Filter change.
I had been using John Deere oil and filters, but I have an account over at O'Rileys which cuts the price of oil and filters drastically. And I buy Wix filters which I absolutely love.
The drain plug is big time industrial and the 4 cyl turbo engine of this 4720 tractor holds 2 gallons of oil
I am switching to Mobil Delvac oil in this tractor and a lot of my stuff
Post by: Flyin6 on June 14, 2016, 10:55:43 PM
It was on sale today, so I purchased 8 gallons
Post by: Flyin6 on June 14, 2016, 10:58:42 PM
Funny story: Two weekends ago, I had a bunch of kids down. They came up from the creek where they had been splashing around for 4-5 hours. They told me they saw some snakes. They claimed they saw "cotton heads" and "Water Mouths." OK, I wrote about that before, but it's still funny!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 14, 2016, 11:00:01 PM
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I was surprised to discover the insides looked like new! I added about a pint of fresh 75W-90 and closed it all back up.
Post by: Flyin6 on June 14, 2016, 11:03:25 PM
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I fussed with the linkage, moving the top link to the top hole position which is meant for lifting heavy implements, and I added a tad more height to the rear of the cutter so I reduce the number of rocks I am cutting. WOuld be nice just to cut vegetable matter and not so much mineral stuff
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Then this strange looking phenomonea blew in
Post by: Flyin6 on June 14, 2016, 11:15:31 PM
Yea, I was thinking that too!
Not be deterred by an alien invasion, I pulled that nasty looking instrument panel out for cleaning
Post by: Flyin6 on June 14, 2016, 11:18:11 PM
Oh, it was glass!
Well, so much for that! Funny because just this morning, I dropped my I-phone 6+ and broke the glass in that as well!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 14, 2016, 11:20:21 PM
I'll wash out the area you see all grass filled tomorrow
Post by: Sammconn on June 14, 2016, 11:21:25 PM
Some funky clouds there for sure.
Glass...dho!
Nice touch on the plain area.
Post by: Flyin6 on June 14, 2016, 11:25:15 PM
Pressure washed and scrubbed
Engine oil and filter changed
Greased loader and bucket and U-joints
Cleaned, greased and painted cutter drive shaft
Topped cutter gearbox oil and resealed
Adjusted 3-point linkage.
Sprayed all Spherical balls with graphite
Applied green touch up paint everywhere
Pulled and cleaned instrument cluster
Installed LED spots
Remounted canopy
Checked hydraulic fluid and topped off
Retorqued wheel bolts
Post by: Flyin6 on June 14, 2016, 11:26:18 PM
With the carnage you've been through I'm shocked the gearbox is as clean as it looks too.One of the punch-out to do's is:
Some funky clouds there for sure.
Glass...dho!
Nice touch on the plain area.
Remove stupid decals/replace with cool decals!
Post by: Dawg25385 on June 14, 2016, 11:59:41 PM
Tractor is cleaning up nicely
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Post by: moto123 on June 15, 2016, 12:46:00 AM
Don't forget air filter, fuel filter and hydro filter. You probably already did them but I didn't notice on the list.
Also curious to see the armoring. Mine sputtered to a stop when brush cutting recently. Then started spewing fuel. I was panicking until I found the large stick that was wedged in my engine. It popped the fuel line off the filter housing but I got lucky and no other damage!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 15, 2016, 09:50:11 AM
The Led lights look good. Same brand I bought, but I am curious to see how the flood pattern looks.I don't need a hydro filter until 500 hours, and it is one expensive filter, topping $60 with tax.
Don't forget air filter, fuel filter and hydro filter. You probably already did them but I didn't notice on the list.
Also curious to see the armoring. Mine sputtered to a stop when brush cutting recently. Then started spewing fuel. I was panicking until I found the large stick that was wedged in my engine. It popped the fuel line off the filter housing but I got lucky and no other damage!
Tried to get a fuel filter, but they didn't have one
I cleaned the air filter once and will clean again today. It actually has two air filters...
Plan on a steel deflector panel on lower grill guard and more mesh steel on grill.
Post by: cj7ox on June 15, 2016, 09:51:43 AM
Post by: Flyin6 on June 15, 2016, 11:08:21 AM
Looking good, Don! I think you need to mount a swing-arm and a M240/M249 to the cab. You know, for those Copper Mouths, Water Heads, and Cotton Moccasins. 8)Cotton Moccasins...Never heard of them either...Seems I have missed a lot over the years!
Post by: JR on June 15, 2016, 02:23:00 PM
Check out Fleetfilter and stock up!
I have several of those floods too, work great but still looking for a home as plans change.
Post by: Flyin6 on June 15, 2016, 08:19:55 PM
I wanted to finish reinforcing the canopy against invading tree branches, so I came up with an idea to install some bendable front supports that were butt strong
I'll be installing some schedule 80 electrical conduit held in place with 1/8" steel cable
To do that I have to weld a stanchion to each side of the loader which will be a small piece of box tubing which will hold a 1/2" bolt that draws the whole thing tight
It will go here:
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I drained the front axle, all nearly 2 gallons. What came out did not look like 75W90, which I had purchased. It has some sort of hydraulic/transmission fluid instead. The whole axle is nearly full of the stuff, including the portal hubs.
Guess I have another run to the John Deere store in the morrow.
Next, I marked and cut out the new instrument cluster cover from a piece of lexan
Post by: Flyin6 on June 15, 2016, 08:35:52 PM
Still had that ugly red stuff...
You know me, more into function that appearance...
So red it was!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 15, 2016, 08:37:22 PM
So I decided to just spray a black border around the edge, effectively covering the red stuff
Post by: Flyin6 on June 15, 2016, 08:41:16 PM
That thing was to adjust the front axle thrust bolt.
When I touched it, I discovered it was totally loose, like ready to fall out.
So I greased and reinstalled that, preloading the front axle into it's pivot cradle. That should sharpen handling in some of those tight corners in 5th gear while hard on the throttle. No wait, that's wrong, That was my Z06 I was thinking about. Yea, so tightening the thrust bolt does something to the stuff up front there...
Post by: Flyin6 on June 15, 2016, 08:43:55 PM
Post by: JR on June 15, 2016, 10:04:54 PM
Nice weather. Looks like Independence Day.
Post by: Sammconn on June 16, 2016, 12:11:00 AM
I've found over the years the plain loop with the crimp slips.
If you don't know how it's dirt simple. And if you do this would be for those who don't.
Unwind three of the strands off the cable until you have enough on each to make the size of loop you want plus a bit for a crimp or clamp. Form the loop with the main cable back on itself, and rewind the three loose strands back on from the opposite side of the loop. May take a couple attempts to get the 'lay' right.
You end up with a very minimized net strength loss, but more importantly it won't slip.
And another wicked looking set of clouds.
Post by: moto123 on June 16, 2016, 01:07:28 AM
. But maybe you won't see any of it anyway. Good band-aid solution.
Post by: Flyin6 on June 16, 2016, 07:44:16 AM
Chief, are you braiding back the cable loops or just the loop and the crimp.Yes, Samual, I have done it hammer n' crimp style.
I've found over the years the plain loop with the crimp slips.
If you don't know how it's dirt simple. And if you do this would be for those who don't.
Unwind three of the strands off the cable until you have enough on each to make the size of loop you want plus a bit for a crimp or clamp. Form the loop with the main cable back on itself, and rewind the three loose strands back on from the opposite side of the loop. May take a couple attempts to get the 'lay' right.
You end up with a very minimized net strength loss, but more importantly it won't slip.
And another wicked looking set of clouds.
It's OK my friend, I'm sure I will destroy those on a recurring basis.
The cable stays I am using will never have the lifespan to start working.
My best guess is a sneaky white oak branch that hooks one while I'm looking the other way. 66HP + 4WD + Low-Low gears will more than likely overcome a 1/8" cable rather easily.
But I can hope!
Post by: KensAuto on June 16, 2016, 09:52:45 AM
Post by: JR on June 16, 2016, 12:18:13 PM
You had me right up til the orange sillycone! smh&LOLing
At least I wasn't the first,,,,,,
Post by: Sammconn on June 16, 2016, 12:47:57 PM
Fact of the matter you're likely better off this way now that I remember you operating style...Chief, are you braiding back the cable loops or just the loop and the crimp.Yes, Samual, I have done it hammer n' crimp style.
I've found over the years the plain loop with the crimp slips.
If you don't know how it's dirt simple. And if you do this would be for those who don't.
Unwind three of the strands off the cable until you have enough on each to make the size of loop you want plus a bit for a crimp or clamp. Form the loop with the main cable back on itself, and rewind the three loose strands back on from the opposite side of the loop. May take a couple attempts to get the 'lay' right.
You end up with a very minimized net strength loss, but more importantly it won't slip.
And another wicked looking set of clouds.
It's OK my friend, I'm sure I will destroy those on a recurring basis.
The cable stays I am using will never have the lifespan to start working.
My best guess is a sneaky white oak branch that hooks one while I'm looking the other way. 66HP + 4WD + Low-Low gears will more than likely overcome a 1/8" cable rather easily.
But I can hope!
Slippage may save headaches, possibly literally!
Post by: cudakidd53 on June 16, 2016, 01:17:38 PM
Was hoping that he'd actually convert to using Sarge to remove the "under brush"........
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Post by: Flyin6 on June 17, 2016, 10:05:02 PM
And no ugly cloud pics to show...Could that be the reason I got so much completed
To start, I topped the front axle up with fresh hydraulic fluid. Can you believe it, that front axle holds 5.3 gallons of fluid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 17, 2016, 10:07:49 PM
Next up, I removed the 4-1 bucket hydraulic cylinders and tightened the fittings, which had slow but persistent leaks (seeps??)
Post by: Flyin6 on June 17, 2016, 10:11:09 PM
Donaldson makes these filters for Deere. The inner filter was pretty clean. No dirt had passed from the first stage filter.
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Post by: Flyin6 on June 17, 2016, 10:20:44 PM
4" Convoluted rain gutter tubing is the answer!
I cut it to length, then made a longitudinal cut in it, then slipped it over the loader cross over, then taped it back together with electrician tape
Post by: Flyin6 on June 17, 2016, 10:22:30 PM
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Each has been ripped off the bucket. Si I'm trying something different here. I took a section of that schedule 80 electrical PVC conduit and sliced it in a spiral. That gives it the ability to flex, and yet remain rigid enough to deflect invasive branches. I'll test it out over the summer to see if it is a good idea or a bad one
Post by: Flyin6 on June 17, 2016, 10:27:53 PM
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There was a pigtail which was hot, coming out of the fusebox for future additions. Well, this light is THAT addition. I had a switch that was very much like the factory ones, so I created a rectangular opening and wired that circuit in.
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Post by: Flyin6 on June 17, 2016, 10:40:53 PM
Instead of spiral cut PVC, couldn't you use the flexy aluminum hose for dryers or whatnot? Might be a little more resistant to stabby grabby things than the spirals, especially if they are flexed open and something grabs hold.No way Bobby! That stuff is flimsy. You couldn't get through this with a new Gerber Mark 1!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 17, 2016, 10:42:18 PM
Post by: BobbyB on June 17, 2016, 10:43:37 PM
No way Bobby! That stuff is flimsy. You couldn't get through this with a new Gerber Mark 1!
But mother nature has her ways of ruining the best laid plans of men; usually with great effect.
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Post by: JR on June 18, 2016, 01:33:38 AM
Like to see on the farm with no reflections. Looks like you have good coverage. Maybe some side lights? Don't want to get flanked!!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 18, 2016, 01:32:18 PM
Post by: BobbyB on June 18, 2016, 04:59:41 PM
Maybe some side lights?
I agree; possibly on the side of the cab cover.
Post by: JR on June 18, 2016, 06:00:29 PM
Wouldn't want to drive too close and roll off a cliff either!
Or into a well,,,,,,,
Post by: BobbyB on June 18, 2016, 08:22:42 PM
Or into a well,,,,,,,
Well if he'd mark the hazards with chemlites there wouldn't be a problem...
And had a barrier about knee - waist high 6' around the hole...
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 18, 2016, 08:35:34 PM
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Post by: Flyin6 on June 18, 2016, 10:20:51 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on June 18, 2016, 10:23:20 PM
First, take a look at how well that J-Deere paint flowed out! Val Spar makes it, a high quality acrylic enamel which uses a catalyst hardener to set things im motion. Hardeners also gloss up paint as is evident in the photo
Post by: Flyin6 on June 18, 2016, 10:24:38 PM
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I started by cutting out the "Pan" which will hold the tool box
Post by: Flyin6 on June 18, 2016, 10:27:08 PM
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I have to comment on the welding table though. I'd say that 7/16 OSB works well, as it doesn't get straight into rolling flames, allowing you time to extinguish it which in turn allows for additional welding!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 18, 2016, 10:35:33 PM
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Really!
All that extra weight centered perfectly over the rear wheels will add untold traction. I can probably get back to mowing medium size oak trees again!
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The grand Kids came over with Dad's day gifts and their mamma wanted a motorcycle ride, so my fab day ended right then and there!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 18, 2016, 10:58:29 PM
One day I fear those ostrich sized turkey I keep seeing will attack me, like on the creepy TV advertisement. A 12 gage will kill turkey. Same-Same for killer whitetail. Man needs to defend himself against marauding Deer, hand him a 12 gage.
A fella finds another fella's still all set up on his creek, like the other fella was given permission...Like that. Well, a 12 gage is like anti aircraft fire to Hueys on short final. Cuts em to pieces and causes the aircrew to abandon the bird and go away!
Should someone come along enroute to his happy tobaccy patch...Also on your farm. If he starts arguing the finer points of the law, a 12 gage can aid him in seeing your point of view.
And finally, There are not one, but TWO Friggin Black Bears hanging near the stream on my place. I thought the two competing packs of coyotes were the last word in food chain climbers, but a higher up the rung species seems to have come ah' callin'
I'll leave them alone but if they the bears) get to feeling like the person setting up a still, or the other person using my rich soil for no-good reasons. If they get difficult to reason with, then the 12 gage, once again, clears the air of confusion!
Bears! What next...Crop Circles?????
Post by: Dawg25385 on June 19, 2016, 01:40:30 AM
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Post by: Flyin6 on June 19, 2016, 08:33:19 AM
Is that a mossy 930? I want one of those...Yes it is
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Has a combat charging knob, sling adapter, front flashlight rail, 6 round shotshell holder on receiver, and getting to be a lot of useage.
Pluses: one handed operation. I like to train with one handed shooting sometimes.
Minuses: Gets hard to load when dirty. If you don't fully seat shell in tube it will eject onto the ground when you fire the round in the chamber.
Like every weapon, you simply need to train with this gun
Post by: JR on June 19, 2016, 12:39:40 PM
Like to see which mount you will use for the mossy. My KSG has a similar issue. You have to rack it like you mean to, no weak wrist stuff!!
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Isn't the 930 a semi auto?Yes it is
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Post by: stlaser on June 20, 2016, 01:16:57 AM
Post by: Flyin6 on June 20, 2016, 08:14:35 AM
So I read this thread, but just to clarify you're gunna now keep on beating this tractor until you kill it for good on that farm of yours?I shopped it around in the $29,995 range and got a bite. I ran that down and that hole went dry. I paid over $40K for that unit, which is the absolute flagship for tractors of that size. I bought it on zero percent financing and I almost have it paid off.
So,
After fixing the simple thing that was wrong with it (Although it caused aggravation to me) it is still about the best hydrostatic 66HP Compact tractor in the world.
I decided to pay it off, take it a little easier on it, but focus on some handy implements, and after it is paid off, then If I still need a bigger tractor, then I'll just go buy one and keep this one.
I don't know if I'll stay up in my big country home near the city that I have my butt parked at for the moment. But it has the Skagg zero turn which is a life-timer. So the little 1025 Deere, mulch carrier will shuttle between places as I need it. This 4720 will live its life down at the hide, and in time a bigger brother will move in as well. We will put up a proper barn and Sarge and these tractors will move in there. For working critters and utility work, this 4720 is fantastic, and wifey friendly, so I see it staying around.
I guess that's the smarter plan...
I still need an excavator and some sort of forestry saw, and a sawmill. I plan to add property to this place until it grows to about 450 acres. I have some unique things I wish to do there, so I'll need the additional heavy equipment...and for all those reasons...I'm out!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 20, 2016, 09:02:52 PM
Here's the upper shovel mount. It is really just a catchment. THe shovel secures below at the blade, but slides into this first
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The thing is getting near completion, except for the cutter mod which I should start tomorrow
Post by: moto123 on June 20, 2016, 10:38:54 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on June 20, 2016, 10:52:02 PM
Took a while for me to catch up with this. It's looking great. But is it my eyes or did the new paint not quite match the OEM paint color? Was the Val spar stuff guaranteed to match or did you just pick the closest Green? It still looks really good, just curious for when I might be ordering paint.Bought a quart at the J Deere store.
Wait until I buff the highly scratched and somewhat scratched factory stuff...
Post by: moto123 on June 20, 2016, 10:53:05 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on June 20, 2016, 11:03:10 PM
OK so maybe the factory paint is just faded a little and ad you said scratched up.It seems to have darkened. But a buffer will cut that faded stuff right off and get to some fresher stuff me thinks...Not that it matters!
Post by: BobbyB on June 21, 2016, 03:15:46 AM
Post by: cudakidd53 on June 21, 2016, 07:57:34 AM
I'm almost surprised you haven't camo krylon'd it yet.
If he does that Bobby, he won't be able to find it when the grass grows up or when a part flys off!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 21, 2016, 08:27:45 AM
I'm almost surprised you haven't camo krylon'd it yet.Woman intervened!
Had the paint all selected and laid out when the woman discovered me. Like I was a kid caught in the cookie jar! She said,"Don't go and hillbilly out that tractor."
Post by: moto123 on June 21, 2016, 09:17:05 AM
Post by: cudakidd53 on June 21, 2016, 09:53:52 AM
I'm almost surprised you haven't camo krylon'd it yet.Woman intervened!
Had the paint all selected and laid out when the woman discovered me. Like I was a kid caught in the cookie jar! She said,"Don't go and hillbilly out that tractor."
I can't stop chuckling about the visual of that! You all slump shouldered kicking the air and mumbling while putting the necessary equipment back on the shelf. As Nate would say, "all boo-boo lipped"........I feel your pain- we've all been there! ;D
Post by: Flyin6 on June 21, 2016, 10:53:28 PM
I started with this, a bent up several year old J-Deere MX-6 heavy duty hog which has seen a hard life so far
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The idea here is that the tree is first bent away from the cutter at a slight angle before the slightly stressed trunk is exposed to the blades. This should make for a wee bit easier cutting and make for easide cutting as things will be pushed to fall just aft of that hungry mouth.
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Here is a view of the blades. I'd say about 1.75" is exposed along a part of the rear. Mind you, this will not be ideal, but it should be a ton more effective a cutter that it has been with all that bent up thin wall junk hanging on for dear life back there
Post by: Flyin6 on June 21, 2016, 11:12:03 PM
Hopefully it will turn out like the bucket. If all goes according to plan I might have it snatching the life out of hundreds of saplings by the week end
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Post by: Sammconn on June 22, 2016, 12:30:37 AM
Says some liberal who isn't a Darwinism fan...
That will sure wreak havoc on something!
Hopefully the blades are up to the task they now face.
I'd hazard this may be a tiny bit out of the scope of the engineers vision for this brush hog. I'm thinking it will be way mo-better at mowing down the saplings now.
Post by: moto123 on June 22, 2016, 12:49:44 AM
Just don't mow over that chainsaw again with it pointed at your truck...
Post by: cudakidd53 on June 22, 2016, 08:08:26 AM
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2016, 08:13:38 AM
The chain saw has been mowed over several more times. Mikey saw the cylinder/broken piston (dis)assembly. It no longer poses a significant restriction to mowing!
The blades are up to anything. They look to be 3/4" - 1" thick and are made of high strength hardened steel in a forge.
See, here's the thing. This cutter was factory rated at cutting up to 3" saplings (trees??). Obviously you can't mow a standing thicket of three in. trees, however if you encounter one every once in awhile, sa-live'
The problem has always been in the engagement technique. If one drives over said 3" tree, then enroute to the cutter the flattened tree under a buncha upward pressure takes hydraulic lines, clips, pins and your ham and cheese sandwich every once in awhile. If I back over said tree, then the chain holder thig-ah-ma-jig gets bent up and rolled under. That now turns your cutter into a part time box scraper as well (A good thing???)
By opening up your mouth it is like having a stadium of Sanders supporters listening the the Bernie. His mouth is much more effective!
The pusher bars should just start to push the trees backward before death and a new height arrives on the scene. That's all. Well and if that coon comes out of the hole in the tree and dashes under the bush hog before I can get my nine out, he'll have easier access ;-)))
Bottom line: It was fun modding the thing, I got a better (deadlier) cutter, and you boneheads got entertained!
Summary: Its all good!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2016, 08:17:42 AM
Makes it easier to sharpen those blades now! It will toss more "debris" out of the back now so watch your six as you feel it out and remember that those modifications don't up the diameter of what it'll handle!Copy that Mike!
I think that how this is going to play out, is that this thing will handle the mo-bigger cutting operations. Like the edge of the fields where roses, briars, and stuff like that is keeping me from getting at the bases of the cedars. I'll open that all up with this cutter. Then I think I'm gonna end up owning a flair mower to mow over those golf course lookin' fields of mine. I'll use "Big Bite" as I have named it to cut the swath of "Ephesians trail", then the flail to keep the poison ivy mowed to a comfortable height.
Post by: Bear9350 on June 22, 2016, 08:19:42 AM
Perhaps you have voided the warranty? :)
Just don't mow over that chainsaw again with it pointed at your truck...
The tip speed of those blades are relatively low compared to your standard lawn mower but I would still pay attention to which direction you are pointing when mowing.
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2016, 08:37:40 AM
Copy that!Perhaps you have voided the warranty? :)
Just don't mow over that chainsaw again with it pointed at your truck...
The tip speed of those blades are relatively low compared to your standard lawn mower but I would still pay attention to which direction you are pointing when mowing.
Got it!
Open/mowing end toward liberals!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2016, 08:19:20 PM
So I was thinking about what to put back there to indicate the danger
Here's my ideas:
1. That "V" warning on navee jet fighters that says "Jet Intake"
2. A sign written in haji script saying, "Isis fighters, Martyr yourselves here"
^^^ That's my fav so far!
3. "Insert republican ballots here" That way i could lease the machine to the polling centers which are run by democrats
4. Paint a mouth with teeth like the Flying Tiger P-40's had flying against the Japs in China...Oh yes, world, the US Army saved that country also!
5. A sign, "Entrance, Hillary rally"
6. Something like "Darwin award interviews inside"
or
7. "If you recently visited all 57 states, then hold onto the metallic lever inside and pull up on yellow switch to see what prize you won!"
So obviously I have some things to think about...
I had some holes to fill in prior to sanding, like this one:
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2016, 08:20:18 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2016, 08:21:59 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2016, 08:23:01 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2016, 08:25:24 PM
So I got it close, put a scab on the inside and welded 'er shut!
Hmmm, no pic of 'er welded shut...according to Shawn, it must not have happened!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2016, 08:26:49 PM
and washed with laqueur thinner
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2016, 08:27:46 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2016, 08:31:07 PM
I found a local herion dealer. I told him I needed 1 kilo of pure John Deere paint. He said he thought he could get it, but it was going to cost me...$10,000!
But hey, I'm an Armee pilot so I figured it must be a steal! Get it...a steal???
Anyway, he got busted and the deal fell through, so I had to go for something else. Duane had a single good idea today and buying this stuff was it. Good goin' Buddy!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2016, 08:32:42 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2016, 08:33:53 PM
Time to load this contraption back up and get it back down to it's home.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 22, 2016, 08:54:12 PM
Raising boys into RealMen!!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2016, 08:59:35 PM
Looks good and I vote for the stickers that are teeth from the ol p-40Not liking the ballot shredder?
Raising boys into RealMen!!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2016, 09:02:36 PM
Post by: Sammconn on June 22, 2016, 09:18:39 PM
The green looks pretty legit for colour match.
And the rotary abomination is ready for destruction detail!
Post by: KensAuto on June 22, 2016, 10:00:08 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2016, 10:33:56 PM
Whoa, now that sure does look purdy ! (in sling blade voice)That's where that name comes from!
Billy Bob...Sling Blade
Post by: moto123 on June 22, 2016, 11:41:14 PM
Post by: Nate on June 23, 2016, 12:16:29 AM
Here's my ideas:
2. A sign written in haji script saying, "Isis fighters, Martyr yourselves here"
^^^ That's my fav so far!
you couldn't PAY me to desecrate anything I own with that chicken scratch garbage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: JR on June 23, 2016, 12:44:02 AM
I got some of that TSC magic paint too, good stuff. That is way to purdy a paint job for messing it up.
Now, lets see it cut a few saplings down.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 23, 2016, 01:41:36 AM
Raising boys into RealMen!!
Post by: Bear9350 on June 23, 2016, 08:07:54 AM
Post by: stlaser on June 23, 2016, 08:17:18 AM
For the life of me, I couldn't knock that exit wound in flat. I pounded in on until I centrifuged all my blood into my fingertips. If I would have pulled a hang nail, I'd have likely bled to death!
So I got it close, put a scab on the inside and welded 'er shut!
Hmmm, no pic of 'er welded shut...according to Shawn, it must not have happened!
So what you're saying is in that shop of yours you don't own an oxy acetylene torch with a rosebud? If this is true then you need to invest as you now own heavy equipment & use a bigger hammer you sissy...... ;D
I'm not sure about this whole mower mod. I agree we need video......
Post by: Flyin6 on June 23, 2016, 09:43:40 AM
Here's my ideas:
2. A sign written in haji script saying, "Isis fighters, Martyr yourselves here"
^^^ That's my fav so far!
you couldn't PAY me to desecrate anything I own with that chicken scratch garbage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good point Nate
It's off the list!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 23, 2016, 09:47:20 AM
It looks like you put quite the edge on that blade. Generally you don't want to sharpen mower blades to sharp. You want to keep some base material there to make it more difficult for the blade to get large dents and chips on the cutting edge. Your really not cutting grass as much as tearing it off. Even with a really sharp blade on your lawn mower if you look at it the end of the grass spear is ragged. Obviously you don't want the entire cutting edge of the blade rounded over. There should be some point to it but it shouldn't be razor sharp either.You just learned me something!
I was wondering why the cutting angle was steeper than a knife, and why they come new without much (if any) of an edge.
Now on the flip side, we sharpen our axes before going to work on a shaggy bark hickory, so if the sharper blade cuts OK, I know it would be better on the saplings...
Or
That's my story, and I'm sticking with it!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 23, 2016, 09:49:46 AM
Rosebud: CheckFor the life of me, I couldn't knock that exit wound in flat. I pounded in on until I centrifuged all my blood into my fingertips. If I would have pulled a hang nail, I'd have likely bled to death!
So I got it close, put a scab on the inside and welded 'er shut!
Hmmm, no pic of 'er welded shut...according to Shawn, it must not have happened!
So what you're saying is in that shop of yours you don't own an oxy acetylene torch with a rosebud? If this is true then you need to invest as you now own heavy equipment & use a bigger hammer you sissy...... ;D
I'm not sure about this whole mower mod. I agree we need video......
I'm not sure about this mod either!
Just willing to gamble a perfectly MX-6 to find out! ;-))
Post by: Bear9350 on June 23, 2016, 10:02:24 AM
You just learned me something!
I was wondering why the cutting angle was steeper than a knife, and why they come new without much (if any) of an edge.
Now on the flip side, we sharpen our axes before going to work on a shaggy bark hickory, so if the sharper blade cuts OK, I know it would be better on the saplings...
Or
That's my story, and I'm sticking with it!
I'm sure a sharp blade would help with the saplings as long as you don't mow any rocks etc.. prior to getting to said saplings.
Post by: stlaser on June 23, 2016, 10:08:16 AM
Post by: Bear9350 on June 23, 2016, 10:09:04 AM
Rosebud: Check
So what you're saying is in that shop of yours you don't own an oxy acetylene torch with a rosebud? If this is true then you need to invest as you now own heavy equipment & use a bigger hammer you sissy...... ;D
I'm not sure about this whole mower mod. I agree we need video......
I'm not sure about this mod either!
Just willing to gamble a perfectly MX-6 to find out! ;-))
For more detailed fab work like building bumpers or maybe light modifications like you are doing here the plasma torch and mig welder are great. But for heavy duty repairs on machinery a oxy acetylene torch and stick welder will be your best friend. You can heat things up to bend/ pound them back into shape and cut/ weld without needing to get parts real clean.
Post by: Sammconn on June 23, 2016, 10:28:16 AM
Yes definitely a good point. P-40 is my favourite in this case.Here's my ideas:
2. A sign written in haji script saying, "Isis fighters, Martyr yourselves here"
^^^ That's my fav so far!
you couldn't PAY me to desecrate anything I own with that chicken scratch garbage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: KensAuto on June 23, 2016, 10:47:17 AM
For more detailed fab work like building bumpers or maybe light modifications like you are doing here the plasma torch and mig welder are great. But for heavy duty repairs on machinery a oxy acetylene torch and stick welder will be your best friend. You can heat things up to bend/ pound them back into shape and cut/ weld without needing to get parts real clean.
We've been over this before with senoir Don Jaun....he won't listen (openly), but next week he'll come home with a torch and pretend the DOTS had nothing to do with it. We'll give him praise, showering him with compliments, completely ignorant of the fact that we might have had a small part in his decision.
...oh, I also vote P40 style!
Post by: stlaser on June 23, 2016, 11:29:47 AM
Post by: KensAuto on June 23, 2016, 12:06:02 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 23, 2016, 01:01:27 PM
I did finally get a message back from him on a plus side
Raising boys into RealMen!!
Post by: Flyin6 on June 23, 2016, 01:45:34 PM
He did get the ol dog squatting dodge started. Just hasn't done anything else.Funny
I did finally get a message back from him on a plus side
Raising boys into RealMen!!
Post by: JR on June 23, 2016, 04:55:14 PM
Will this work?
Post by: Flyin6 on June 24, 2016, 10:59:05 PM
I found a leaking hydraulic cylinder in the 4-1 bucket!
Other than that, the paint was christened properly
Post by: Flyin6 on June 24, 2016, 11:01:03 PM
I glued on a skull!
A chromed skull
With Beady red eyes
And
It came off Square D
(Sorry Bobby, I know you wanted it!)
Now more throttle equals more death and destruction!
Post by: JR on June 24, 2016, 11:38:08 PM
Post by: cudakidd53 on June 24, 2016, 11:58:05 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 25, 2016, 12:58:17 AM
Raising boys into RealMen!!
Post by: JR on June 25, 2016, 01:45:05 AM
Sounds like normal stuff around here.
Post by: Flyin6 on June 25, 2016, 09:25:00 AM
PWC
(Poll with consequences...)
Be careful... ;-))
Post by: Tommy13 on June 25, 2016, 12:31:23 PM
Post by: JR on June 25, 2016, 01:17:03 PM
OK, we'll have a poll to decide...
PWC
(Poll with consequences...)
Be careful... ;-))
Oh no, we get banned again.
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 25, 2016, 02:58:03 PM
Lets see, sharks teeth decal, scull throttle, exposed blades, tools, shovel (on a tractor?) and a shotgun rack about to be mounted?Fixed it for you....
Sounds like HILLBILLY stuff around here.
Post by: BobbyB on June 25, 2016, 06:29:07 PM
I glued on a skull!
A chromed skull
With Beady red eyes
And
It came off Square D
(Sorry Bobby, I know you wanted it!)
Now more throttle equals more death and destruction!
I feel cheated. >:(
Post by: Flyin6 on June 25, 2016, 09:37:29 PM
Sorry Bobby, I meant to send it to you like 1.5 years ago, but like most things in my life, I forgot to!
So I'll dedicate the carnage of living things to you, grunts, The Airborne, and Infantry in general!
OK?
Post by: BobbyB on June 26, 2016, 09:29:36 AM
I see somebody pushed the Banned button!
Sorry Bobby, I meant to send it to you like 1.5 years ago, but like most things in my life, I forgot to!
So I'll dedicate the carnage of living things to you, grunts, The Airborne, and Infantry in general!
OK?
It's all good. I don't think it would fit on XJ and won't work with the Saturn. So I'll let it pass this time.