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#1
General Board / Re: Having to Buy Tires.
Last post by SawyerTed - Today at 03:11:02 PMI don't disagree on the general rule on replacing two tires.
In this case, I probably neglected the rotation but not enough to void the tread life warranty. My plan is to wear the back ones down some and see if the warranty holds up again.
If they wear as quick as the other two, it won't be long. At around $350 each mounted and balanced, I need my pocketbook full of sawbucks if the warranty doesn't .
I've noticed that the last physical half of usable tread doesn't last as long as the first half if measured in mileage. Tanks of gas work the same way for some reason.
In this case, I probably neglected the rotation but not enough to void the tread life warranty. My plan is to wear the back ones down some and see if the warranty holds up again.
If they wear as quick as the other two, it won't be long. At around $350 each mounted and balanced, I need my pocketbook full of sawbucks if the warranty doesn't .
I've noticed that the last physical half of usable tread doesn't last as long as the first half if measured in mileage. Tanks of gas work the same way for some reason.
#2
General Board / Re: Porch Decking & Overloaded...
Last post by Magicman - Today at 02:47:00 PMAnother page in this ongoing deck/porch saga. Yesterday the two trees that are destined to become my railing came down.
My tree service guy uses an "Easy Lift" which will reach an incredibly 87' and will maneuver into tight spots and also can be used when the ground is quite wet as mine is.
Here it is set up and ready for action. The trunks of the two trees to be removed can be seen in the background immediately above the bucket. They are both on the far side of the woodshed.
He has now removed the lower limbs and is working his way up the nearest tree. As you can see both trees leaned heavily over my shop and wood shed.
Just moving along and removing limbs as he gets to them.
This was a fun experience watching him work.
Taking the limbs out of the top of the near tree. He is almost at his max reach of 87' here.
Lowering a limb with his hydraulically controlled winch.
The limbs are all on the ground and he is placing bull lines in both trees.
The bull line is tightened on the near tree.
That first tree is on the ground so it is on to the second tree.
Success. Both trees are down and the Pine tree that was not even visible in the first pictures is now the only thing standing.
As a side note, the Cherrybark Oak that I was counting on to provide most of my railing lumber was hollow and no good. Thankfully the Post Oak is solid, but it will have to dry out before I can either skid it out or take the sawmill to it. The porch railing will have to wait a bit more.
My tree service guy uses an "Easy Lift" which will reach an incredibly 87' and will maneuver into tight spots and also can be used when the ground is quite wet as mine is.
Here it is set up and ready for action. The trunks of the two trees to be removed can be seen in the background immediately above the bucket. They are both on the far side of the woodshed.
He has now removed the lower limbs and is working his way up the nearest tree. As you can see both trees leaned heavily over my shop and wood shed.
Just moving along and removing limbs as he gets to them.
This was a fun experience watching him work.
Taking the limbs out of the top of the near tree. He is almost at his max reach of 87' here.
Lowering a limb with his hydraulically controlled winch.
The limbs are all on the ground and he is placing bull lines in both trees.
The bull line is tightened on the near tree.
That first tree is on the ground so it is on to the second tree.
Success. Both trees are down and the Pine tree that was not even visible in the first pictures is now the only thing standing.
As a side note, the Cherrybark Oak that I was counting on to provide most of my railing lumber was hollow and no good. Thankfully the Post Oak is solid, but it will have to dry out before I can either skid it out or take the sawmill to it. The porch railing will have to wait a bit more.
#3
The Outdoor Board / Re: BIRDS
Last post by WhitePineJunky - Today at 02:18:40 PMQuote from: SwampDonkey on Today at 02:14:39 PMI've not noticed any that similar myself. Have you listened to the sounds files on All About Birds?Il find the particular sound later. Either way really glad to have the swallows around this year!
#4
The Outdoor Board / Re: BIRDS
Last post by SwampDonkey - Today at 02:14:39 PMI've not noticed any that similar myself. Have you listened to the sounds files on All About Birds?
#5
General Woodworking / Re: Still making benches
Last post by Old Greenhorn - Today at 02:05:55 PMWell, I know Howard doesn't "do" epoxy, so it must be gorilla glue?
#6
General Board / Re: Having to Buy Tires.
Last post by TroyC - Today at 02:04:00 PMQuote from: SawyerTed on Today at 12:09:07 PM@TroyC the older tires that were swapped to the rears are at least 60%. So being swapped to the rears isn't so bad.Just curious, but new tires are always supposed to go on the rear. Several reasons but mainly to prevent loss of control due to the rear coming around. If a front tire looses traction the vehicle will basically skid forward. Rear traction loss will result in a spinout or rollover accident.
Maybe yours needed rotating to even uneven wear. With 60% tread you should be ok, and I know anti-locks help. Anyway, be safe and good luck with the new ones!
#7
Firewood and Wood Heating / Re: The Daily Firewood Picture...
Last post by SwampDonkey - Today at 02:00:56 PMThe house wood is all in since the weekend, 8-1/2 cords. I have 2 cord for the shop left over.
#8
General Woodworking / Re: Still making benches
Last post by doc henderson - Today at 02:00:07 PMI like the way he hangs them on the wall. .
. #9
General Board / Re: The weather 2024
Last post by SwampDonkey - Today at 01:55:57 PMClose to 80° on Monday, 82° today. Mostly sunny but I think the clouds are moving is for evening thunder crackers which are continuing into Thursday, so I suspect some soakers from that.
Lots of wheat or barley is up and green on the fields now. They planted to field up by the woodlot last week to soybeans. I see a pale full of treated seed in their yard. The deer and moose will have a chewing good time up there.
Lots of wheat or barley is up and green on the fields now. They planted to field up by the woodlot last week to soybeans. I see a pale full of treated seed in their yard. The deer and moose will have a chewing good time up there.
#10
FOOD! FOOD! FOOD! / Re: Making your own flour and ...
Last post by SwampDonkey - Today at 01:51:02 PMWe like cornmeal fine up here, that way it doesn't need pre cooking like cereal, can make your corn bread like flour. We have a local mill that does courser meal, but it needs cooked or your corn bread will be like eating gravel if just baked as is in the oven. :D I used to be able to buy a lb at a time, the last time I could get it it was a 10 lb bag. I'll be 30 years older before that could ever get used up. :D We only make corn bread with home baked beans, and that is only in the winter. Some times is just buttermilk biscuit with the beans. We use fine meal with flour to bread fish sometimes. Roll your trout or salmon is good melted butter and fry it up.
