Recent content by Gilbert1960

Three clocks in my shop The Smokey The Bear is +45 years old

Steevo, I have an asphalt driveway, 11+ yrs same surface. It was put in over existing asphalt so I don't know about the base, but the resurface thickness is only 3" thick. A few things to do to make it last: Make sure it has some slope to let the water run off Use an asphalt fabric underlay...

Looks like it might be a shear for rebar or other type of rod. Are there matching holes on each side and what is the diameter? Not much travel with the short section of teeth. Just a guess

Manure spreader The old pull type used a chain driven by the wheels to turn a pair shafts with paddles to throw the manure out the back.

This type of chain was used on row crop planters and other seeders where a wheel would drive the seed meter and you would change spocket sizes to adjust the rate of seed drop. Then you would have to add or remove chain links to fit the spockets. Image changing 8 to 12 row units (2 spockets and...

I use a Crown Royal bag. Nice and soft material with a draw string to hang on a peg board.

Go to your local Deere of Caterpiller construction dealer on get their hydraulic fluid, typically sold in 1, 2, 5 and 55 gallon containers. This is the good stuff that is specified as a working fluid and will not the will not breakdown. I used it in power steering systems, car lifts and jacks...

I have been looking at the Craftsman twin cutter electric saw and wonder if anyone has experience with it? The counter rotating blades are interesting and a possible problem area. They are on sale for $109.99 marked down from $169.99 may not be a bad buy. THX

Hid my bonus check in the tool box the last two years. Lets me buy tools and go to the bar without questions. The trick is to stash it in a grimmy place since they do not want to get dirty.

I have never seen an "off-the shelf" 30 ft they have 20 & 40 ft units.

I need some enclosed storage next to my shop and would like to use a steel sea container, but only have room for 30 ft not a full 40 ft unit. Does anyone have any experience in shortening one? It seems fairly straight forward but any insight is appreciated. Thanks in advance