Recent content by Murph1945

Is there anyone out there smarter than me that has latched on to a good deal on bulbs today? I can use 25 or so.

I bought a Deere 425 zero turn 10 years ago. I mow about 2 acres in NE Missouri. Wife has lots of flower beds for me to mow around. No suspension so it's a rough ride but fast. Original battery lasted 9 years and I've only replaced one belt. 56 inch rigid deck with three blades. My only...

There are some sick puppies on this forum. My old fashioned hardware store is 5 miles away. When I don't have time to look for something I can run to town. I usually tell Katie that I need " two to use and two to lose". She just shakes her head.

A Kick-*** sound system that will drown out cursing when things don't go well on his projects

$150 for the unit. 18 CFM. Still have to buy a magnetic start switch. Has anyone had experience with the cheap ones from China. Domestic models cost twice as much.

It worked...Jumper to panel, bypass pressure switch and BAM. Pumped just fine and I'll soon know it the tank held pressure overnight. (When I go out to the barn on the way to work) Maybe it's overkill but it should last as long as me. Pictures when project is complete.

Last week I brought home a 20 year old Curtis compressor with a 5hp Baldor motor. I have not heard it run and it didn't come with a magnetic starter. I'm happy to buy a starter but want to make sure the motor runs and the compressor pumps before shelling out any more dollars. It came from a...

I have what appears to be the very same model. The company is still in business in Springfield, IL. A letter from them last winter informed me that mine was made in 1966. Hard use makes everything look older I guess.