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  1. J

    What's the "Greatest Life Hack" you ever saw?

    I'm always finding ways to get stuff done with what I have. I made a bracket of sorts to use my hydraulic engine hoist for hanging drywall on the ceiling.
  2. J

    Gardens 2021

    I think it's called Texas something. I got them from Burpee. It's a softneck, so no scapes. In the south, they grow mostly softneck varieties. I put them in last October, and they grew all winter. We had a milder than usual winter.
  3. J

    Gardens 2021

    I dug up our garlic yesterday. About 70 bulbs if you include the puny ones. Shouldn't have a problem with vampires for a while!
  4. J

    "Beginner" Machinist Tool Set

    I worked in an old three story factory in CT in 1980. The entire third floor used line shafting, all off of one huge electric motor. Each machine had marks on the floor to show the length of a new belt. We used flat leather belting, a Clipper belt lacer, and catgut pins to hold them together...
  5. J

    Papa's Original

    There's a better thread repair called a Time-Sert. The kit comes with a special size drill and tap. You thread the insert in, then run the special mandrel in, which expands the insert, locking it in place. They're not cheap for the full kit, though. Most automotive machine shops should be able...
  6. J

    Spring garden work.

    I admire your determination. I'm trying to create a nice little 1/2 acre pasture, and it's a struggle with my 48 hp Ford! I keep discing and seeding, trying to work some organic matter into the soil. I have about 500 lbs. on my 20 disc rig, and you do have to pull it pretty fast to get good...
  7. J

    Parts needed for 1961 Cub Cadet hi crop build

    Yeah, it is a little dicey between the added height and speed. I made 2" thick wheel adapters/spacers for the rear wheels. The Cub wheels take a larger lug bolt, although the smaller CC ones will work. The adapters take care of that, plus add a little width. The custom front end I made is wider...
  8. J

    Wheel weights

    I saw a pair of CC rear weights for $150 this AM. I consider that to be high.
  9. J

    Parts needed for 1961 Cub Cadet hi crop build

    Here's another pic with the motor in it! Other than the wheels, it's all custom made.
  10. J

    Parts needed for 1961 Cub Cadet hi crop build

    I built a Model 70 Hi-Crop. It's currently apart for painting. I used rear wheels and tires from an IH Cub. I made wheel adapters to space the wheels out a bit. I also made a bracket to mount Cub rear fenders. For the front end, I fabricated a custom front end. I also used Cub front wheels and...
  11. J

    Wheel weights

    I recently bought a set of non-CC weights for $25. I don't know what brand they are, but weight is weight, and they fit OK. They were listed under 'exercise equipment'. Apparently the seller thought they were for weight lifting. I feel like I stole them.
  12. J

    These mowers loosing peoples interest ?

    I bought a Husqvarna ZT to mow my couple of acres. It took forever with a conventional machine. The ZT is a blast to drive, and it's so fast I only log about 15 hours a season. Considering the commercial hydro motors have a 500 hour service interval, I won't live long enough to even change the...
  13. J

    Collectors question

    I think the Originals are the most collectible, especially with all of the options intact. That being said, if you're going to use it, the Originals aren't quite as robust as the direct-drive models, starting with the 70 and 100. The Original has a belt drive, plus the frame bolts on to the...
  14. J

    Geothermal Heating and Cooling

    Interesting thread! We looked into geothermal, but it would have never paid off. Our total costs for HVAC run about $300 a year. Yes, I said year. Our DIY house is ICF, so it's ridiculously efficient. We use a small mini-split for all of our HVAC, because they don't make central systems small...
  15. J

    Cud Cadet Narrow Frame Rear Axle Info Needed

    I just checked a Model 70, and the flanges are 3/8" (.385" including paint and rust) thick by 5-3/8" diameter.
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