What did you do today not on your truck...

[Boog]

A tractor is nice. Some of us can’t justify one for occasional use so we resort to the primitive methods cause we are too stubborn to hire someone else to do something we know we can do ourselves. Or so the wife says.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by Boog

A tractor is nice. Some of us can’t justify one for occasional use so we resort to the primitive methods cause we are too stubborn to hire someone else to do something we know we can do ourselves. Or so the wife says.

I use mine all the time . Only regret is I didnt buy a bigger one . Makes a great jack

[72c20customcamper]

Took a ride on the bikes today . Went to Woodstock for lunch , a couple at the next table asked if we were from the area said yes. And the next thing they asked is where is the field they had Woodstock at .. I chuckled a bit and told the it's in the next county, Sullivan Bethel woods ny is about 40 miles from Woodstock

The blank look, like deer in the headlights was priceless.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

You also need a backhoe. I dont think I could do half of what I do without the kubota

That would be nice, but apparently I don't need one. At least not for what I've done in the last 34 years around my place. Nothing hand tools and me couldn't do. In the case of this project, there was no other way to do it without tearing up my yard. I had backfilled and seeded ahead of pouring the concrete to assure I had grass established before the dormant season so it wouldn't be a mudhole through winter and look like things had always been that way come spring. The project was also about anti-heave protection for the garage wall, so had to get it buttoned up. I did the concrete to look old and home made, same as I did the garage. The walk has a less than precision 'v' to drain water down the center. It's what I call farmer style... at least that's my excuse for the sloppy work

I had also pulled up walking stones at the back of my house leading up to my back door so I could raise the grade some. In heavy rain it always puddled in one area. It was a nuisance for walking to the door, which I mostly enter through, but I also suspect that was contributing to adding moisture in my cellar. It never seemed like a good time because I knew I'd have to deal with a muddy area right where I enter my house. But since I was doing the other grading/seeding, had time free from work, and it had come to the end of the growing season, I went for it. I created a slight gully to direct the water out and around the corner of the house and down along the side where I already had a slight gully for drainage. I have good grass growing there now too




The water use to gather along that curved wall. Now it drains where the blue line is

[GOPAPA]

[QUOTE=special-K;8820409]That would be nice, but apparently I don't need one. At least not for what I've done in the last 34 years around my place. Nothing hand tools and me couldn't do. In the case of this project, there was no other way to do it without tearing up my yard. I had backfilled and seeded ahead of pouring the concrete to assure I had grass established before the dormant season so it wouldn't be a mudhole through winter and look like things had always been that way come spring. The project was also about anti-heave protection for the garage wall, so had to get it buttoned up. I did the concrete to look old and home made, same as I did the garage. The walk has a less than precision 'v' to drain water down the center. It's what I call farmer style... at least that's my excuse for the sloppy work

I had also pulled up walking stones at the back of my house leading up to my back door so I could raise the grade some. In heavy rain it always puddled in one area. It was a nuisance for walking to the door, which I mostly enter through, but I also suspect that was contributing to adding moisture in my cellar. It never seemed like a good time because I knew I'd have to deal with a muddy area right where I enter my house. But since I was doing the other grading/seeding, had time free from work, and it had come to the end of the growing season, I went for it. I created a slight gully to direct the water out and around the corner of the house and down along the side where I already had a slight gully for drainage. I have good grass growing there now too

Tim ,,do you remember way back when we agreed that we sure could of had fun working together as a team doing odd jobs for the people and not for a company ..? all you are doing there at your place is excactly what I was talking about .. it's just so rewarding of designing a project that fits what is already there compared to new building ,,
My most rewarding fun to design job was for a lady that I supervised and worked building a log house , Gabriel Barn with living quarters , and other buildings .. not sure is this it the place to show photos and tell about it ..but it sure was a fun job ..

[special-K]

They called them "Farm Hands". Yeah, they can be hairy. You have to jack them down, meaning hold pressure down on that handle coming up, same as pushing down to jack it up, to make sure the second pin finds it's hole to engage.

[FleetsidePaul]

I bought a new fuel pump for my truck and didn't put it in. I'll get around to it.

That reminds me of Ron586. Mr. Roundtoit. R.I P.

[57taskforce]

I work 4 tens these days, so I’m off Friday Saturday and Sunday. Friday is my one day a week to hang out with just me and my two kids. Today we busted the Camaro out of the shop and ran some errands, and got breakfast at lottaburger. cleaned up the house some, and I played kindergarten teacher for my daughter since we are homeschooling her for this year. Because of all the complexity of with the school system and covid it was just easier to do it ourselves, not to mention we can control the things she is taught a lot better. Somewhere in there I bought a new 2 gun tactical bag for my ar15/ak47, And ran 2 miles with momma bear. It was a pretty good day.
This is the only picture I have from the day.

[special-K]

I always thought I'd rather work four 10s than five 8s. Three consecutive days all yours every week is so much better. It sounds like you filled the first one well.

My former neighbor worked four 10s. He had a commute I would hate to have to make, but he was on the road earlier than most and he had to do it one time less each week. 20% less miles put on the vehicle, too. It's nice to have a day off during the business week, too, to take care of... business!

[LockDoc]

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I'm getting pretty well along on the lean-to. I finally have the ends put up. I need to find some overhead doors for it and I have a few other small things to do yet but I am starting to put parts in it. It won't all fit but if I plan it right I will be able to get quite a bit under roof. I have a lot of stuff...

LockDoc

[LockDoc]

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[special-K]

You sure have been doing a lot of work not on your truck. I've wondered how were you doing with this project and I see quite well. It's more than just building, moving all your stuff is quite a job... ask me how I know

[GOPAPA]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Leon..I believe If I were to use a guy I know for a show and tell of how to get a job and stick with it and then retire and do all the things one dreams of doing while being retired.. you would be right up there at the top of my list. along with that your lovely wife Pat gets credit to and I know she and you have flipped a house or two ,,doing it together.. I guess you lost the big ol barn ..but the new metal buildings are ok too..

Originally Posted by special-K

You sure have been doing a lot of work not on your truck. I've wondered how were you doing with this project and I see quite well. It's more than just building, moving all your stuff is quite a job... ask me how I know

I Agree with you on the amount of work Leons been doing since the big Blow..he is a hard working busy man .

[special-K]

I remember, and I agree we could be good together doing work that way. Sometimes perfect and fancy doesn't fit. I'll do it whatever way, but to me an old place showing it's age or a rustic place looking rustic is just right. Being in good condition and functioning as it should is what matters. I'm doing historic preservation work now. I hired on with a company just this week after 38 years of self-employment. I hope it works out

[1976gmc20]

Well, this afternoon I put a gate between two big trees in the electric fence on the east side of our original property. Then I chainsawed out a few junipers to make a rough trail into the place we bought next door, so it's possible to drive a pickup/jeep between the properties without going out on the county road.


Edit: yesterday then just for fun I took the 89 pickup through the new trail and down to the county road and then back up our driveway. Surprisingly I managed to make those tight turns through the trees without backing up! Today the wind is blowing about 40 mph so I guess I won't do much out in the woods.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by special-K

You sure have been doing a lot of work not on your truck. I've wondered how were you doing with this project and I see quite well. It's more than just building, moving all your stuff is quite a job... ask me how I know

I'm certainly glad it is coming to an end. I need a break. My youngest daughter came to visit today and helped me move a lot of parts into it. She is a good worker.

Originally Posted by GOPAPA

Leon..I believe If I were to use a guy I know for a show and tell of how to get a job and stick with it and then retire and do all the things one dreams of doing while being retired.. you would be right up there at the top of my list. along with that your lovely wife Pat gets credit to and I know she and you have flipped a house or two ,,doing it together.. I guess you lost the big ol barn ..but the new metal buildings are ok too..

I Agree with you on the amount of work Leons been doing since the big Blow..he is a hard working busy man .

Thanks Larry. I have been a very lucky man....

LockDoc

[67ChevyRedneck]

I don't think a lot of people check out alternate tinkerings.

I keep plugging along on the 28x52 shop. Up to 15 months now. I guess I've set my new goal to anything under 2 years

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I don't think a lot of people check out alternate tinkerings.

I keep plugging along on the 28x52 shop. Up to 15 months now. I guess I've set my new goal to anything under 2 years

Nice work, this will be my next project my hand is being forced , mom wants to downsize so the house will be put up for sale and I store 4 of my cars in the pole barn my dad built. And one in her garage

[72c20customcamper]

Yesterday worked on the Hawk finished up the water pump no pictures . But came home from mom's and picked apples with the misses. This is from one tree we have 8 that are producing and two that I planted 2 falls ago . Lots of pies and apple butter this year last year was dismal. Had more rain and I pruned the trees over the winter. The apple lose the leaves first these two are in my front yard still loaded with apples .Tress are just about at peek fall foliage

[special-K]

I'd say you're doing just fine. That's how it goes when you do it yourself while working a full-time job, out of pocket, do it right, and do it nice. Too bad I can't drop my long walkboards off for you to use to run that siding. Those combined with ladder jacks would make quick work off those side walls, pump jacks for the gable ends. I have a 30', 24', 20', 18', and a couple that stretch out, 8'-14+' and 10'-17+'. For that matter, too bad you're too far for me to come by and help you play with that.

[Palf70Step]

Heck mine took a long time and someone other than me assembled it. The wiring and finish work took a long time for me. Like all other stuff, any progress going forward is good. She is looking good Jesse.

[special-K]

How do you like them apples? The leaves are peaking up home and I wanted to go up this weekend. But I am squeezing in a job over the weekend now... not my preference. One week will roll into the other now, get little done at my place, and certainly no get outta town r & r. Wah! Where's that fiddle icon?

I did get the sidewalk behind my single garage formed, prepped, poured, stripped, graded, and seeded this week. Now the rain begins as I type this. So that's a little something anyway.

[72c20customcamper]

Picking the apples this weekend. Made a deal to barder apples with a nieghbor, hes going to mill a few tree trunks I have that I set aside for lumber. Two hickory a red oak and red maple.

I have an Alaskan mill and a 395xp husqvarna but it's time consuming and it's not all that fun breathing in two stroke all day

[Steeveedee]

Primed and painted the wall where my new gate latch is mounted. I made a new gate, and the new post isn't really a 2" X 4" like the last one was- it was rough sawn, and this one is just a stick from Lowe's. I could have looked around more for a bigger one, but that's a waste of gasoline when I can just touch up the paint. It's hot out there! It was 80º at 6AM. It was 76º in the house! The Santa Ana winds are kicking up, so some meathead is going to go start some fires.

[DeadheadNM]

Anyone tried an apple press to make cider? I'd like to give that a try someday.