Recent content by Crazyjake8493

Finally mounted a canopy roof on my tractor. Forgot to take a picture, maybe tomorrow. Should be nice keeping the sun off me while running the brush hog. Not sure if I want to install a permanent 12-volt fan on it or continue using my Klein battery powered fan.

Many years ago I had a large full-size fridge in the garage (uninsulated at the time) and had the same problem. It also took up way too much room. I now have a dorm size fridge and with the garage being well-insulated the temperature indoors never gets below 30F even when it's below zero...

I've been looking at a ZT mower in the next few years to replace the old riding mower. I'm still a big fan of Kawasaki engines, I've had good luck with them and have been easy to work on. I'm probably looking at a Gravely ZT when I do pull the trigger.

Finished wiring some more lights in the rear storage area of the garage, and put the extra MC cable back in the attic. Mounted the bracket for the canopy on my tractor, and then realized the factory mounting bracket had slots that didn't fit the included bolts, so I had to remove the bracket...

I'd guess it's more like they're not willing to pay enough to entice anyone who actually uses and understands the tools. Same reason you don't have a lot of knowledge in big box stores. $16 an hour gets 19-year old college kids (not their fault) rather than seasoned tradespeople.

I'd send them back and stick with a brand name. We have several Utilitech LED wafer lights in our kitchen and several Halo wafers in other rooms. Have not had one failure.

Checked all the fluids in the tractor. Got the tractor out for an hour or so to finish moving the pile of wood chips in the driveway. Put together a gauge and a few fittings to make a hydraulic pressure tester. Looked around for, and found, my Japanese beetle traps. Plenty of traps and bait...

You need compressed air to run a plasma cutter, typically using a regular shop air compressor. I've been wanting to get one, and I would definitely find uses for it once I have it. I've just been waiting until I really need it before I buy one so I don't let part of the warranty period go by...

None. Can't carry one at work. I have Kobalt folding utility knife that I keep in the truck and use at home or around the garage.

Water line and a utility sink

Took the brush hog off the tractor. Greased the loader and checked fluids. Started building a custom cupholder/console for the truck. Got sick of the tiny cupholders that only fit a water bottle or seltzer can. Weird design by Ford.

Removed the ballast barrel from the tractor and hooked up the brush hog. Gotta do some mowing with it this week, either early or late though to avoid the scorching heat we're getting here.

That's a relatively easy task for a cordless drill. Just use a quality drill bit, proper speed and pressure, and cutting oil for the bit. I built a tooth bar for my tractor bucket and drilled several 1/2" holes in 1/2" thick steel with my M18 drill. That bit is still plenty sharp.

Theoretically you can cut something as thick as the radius of the cutting disc, but it'll be slow cutting. I have one of the M12 rotary (Dremel) tools. I don't use it too often, but it's been handy when needed. Cut off a lot of sink faucet nuts that get rusted and corroded. Had to replace the...

Bent a few sticks of 1/2" EMT and made a frame for the canopy for our patio swing. Had the fabric sitting in the basement for a few years, finally got around to making the frame and mounting it.