A Little Mayhem

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The fun started at 8AM, and continued unabated for many hours. Attached Images"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:ha ha !  looks like fun so the build was a success I gather-Graham-Mechanical EngineerAutosport Mechanic/Fabricator
Reply:Originally Posted by spiral-cut-bevelha ha !  looks like fun so the build was a success I gather
Reply:I wondered how well the neck was going to hold up lookin' over your shoulder all the time. By the way, Samm, watch out for those trunks w/ broken off branches. Those farm tractor tires aren't as tough as skidder tires!!!!  It looks you built it well and it's performing good. Good job. Samm!!!!                                      MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Looks like a winner to me!
Reply:Glad it worked for you must be feeling a little satisfaction on a good build. now all you need to do is reverse the steering and controls in the tractor to avoid the stiff neck.
Reply:That is what I wanted to see. It appears to be working very well. I would have to rig up some rear view mirrows to do that. My old neck is so stiff I can't look over my shoulder anymore.
Reply:Looks like fun. Howed it work sam?
Reply:cheaper than a dozer.  mirrors would be a good investment. or you can go high tech and put in a back up camera.
Reply:Oldtimer, Lars-  I went into town for dinner at Sonic, then went to the grocery store to scare up somethin' for supper.  When I got out of the pickup, I could hardly move.  Neck, lower back, you name it.  It's not so bad if you sit sorta sideways on the tractor seat, but you better be able to move in a heartbeat to get to the pedals.mla2ofus--  It's kind of scary when you go over trunks that are still layin' down.  The damn things crunch and pop.  Lot of potential sharp edges there.  I switched to tubeless rear tires this Summer, when the old tube type wore out.  The carcass is a lot stiffer, and thicker.  I hope it helps.  Meanwhile, just have to keep sweatin' it.  Steerin' tires are still the cheap A## tube type, thin as paper.Daddy, and Spiral-- Thanks"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Samm, I thought you'd be waiting at least another week before setting up your Christmas Tree lot! That first tree is very nice and open so all the ornaments will show up very well, plus there's lots of room among the branches for gifts and popcorn.
Reply:Originally Posted by patrickpcheaper than a dozer.  mirrors would be a good investment. or you can go high tech and put in a back up camera.
Reply:Originally Posted by welderShaneLooks like fun. Howed it work sam?
Reply:Farmersamm:That looks like it is working EXACTLY as planned!  It's a real good feeling when something you've rigged up and built yourself  is completed and does exactly the chore you designed it to do!As to spotting over....  How long before snow flies there now?  In New Hampshire we can burn without a permit anytime there is snow on the ground. NH RSA 227-L:17 II-MondoMember, AWSLincoln ProMIG 140Lincoln AC TombstoneCraftsman Lathe 12 x 24 c1935Atlas MFC Horizontal MillCraftsman Commercial Lathe 12 x 36 c1970- - - I'll just keep on keepin' on.
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Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammOldtimer, Lars-  I went into town for dinner at Sonic, then went to the grocery store to scare up somethin' for supper.  When I got out of the pickup, I could hardly move.  Neck, lower back, you name it.  It's not so bad if you sit sorta sideways on the tractor seat, but you better be able to move in a heartbeat to get to the pedals.Daddy, and Spiral-- Thanks
Reply:Originally Posted by Mondo...In New Hampshire we can burn without a permit anytime there is snow on the ground...
Reply:Well Farmersamm I'm glad it does what you intended it to do. And it looks like it does it rather well.What else is on the agenda to build to help with the farm?Miller Thunderbolt 225Millermatic 130 XPLincoln HD 100 Forney C-5bt Arc welderPlasma Cutter Gianteach Cut40ACent Machinery Bandsaw Cent Machinery 16Speed Drill PressChicago Electric 130amp tig/90 ArcHobart 190 Mig spoolgun ready
Reply:Next project should be one of these   That'll take some real redneck ingenuity!DewayneDixieland WeldingMM350PLincoln 100Some torchesOther misc. tools
Reply:Originally Posted by RJ LindblomA John Deere with powershift and you don't have to worry about pedals.
Reply:Samm, Aleve is a wonder drug. No joke. I have arteritis in almost every joint and on the advice of my wife's bone guy and the family doc, I take 2 every morning and every night unless I forget it. It doesn't take too many hours until you realise you forgot to take them either. I'm cheap, got Scottish ancestors so it's just natural. I take Equate naproxin sodium from WallyWorld. About half the price of Alieve and the same thing. I tried both and no difference in the result. I wouldn't get much done if not for it.The bone guy has my wife on Celebrex and it has done wonders for her but it sure is expensive.Last edited by Oldtimer; 11-18-2008 at 11:18 AM.
Reply:Farmersamm - I've enjoyed following this project. I kind of hate to see it end, so keep us informed on how well it works.Thanks for the posts!Burt _____________________Miller Syncrowave 250Millermatic 211Miller 375 Plasma Cutter Hobart Handler 12010FtDrillBit.com
Reply:Originally Posted by TractapacWe had the bale wrapper guy in yesterday and he had a Deere. Automatic, complete with small T-bar with thumbwheel for revs. I suspect that might be what Powershift is. Also had a swivel seat, which was great, so he could turn to the right to check on bale alignment before driving the wrapper over it.Real pleased that it's doing the job so well. To spread the neck ache, alternate between looking over each shoulder! I don't know whether I could rely on mirrors or screens to get that sort of thing right.