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  1. Sidekick

    Is a quick hitch worth it when you have adjustable links

    Thanks for the picture. That is the one I ordered and hopefully it will work on my attachments with open pins also. I wanted black but this model only seems to come in red. I have a can of truck bed liner to fix that. I have used the spray over powder coat before withgood luck. Just measured...
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    Is a quick hitch worth it when you have adjustable links

    That would definitely make the pto easier to access. Wonder if they fit tight or add wobble. Thanks, you talked me into trying one. After a search I found one from Speeco that doesn't need bushings on sale for $199.00 with free shipping at a company called Big Tool Rack. I think it's a...
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    Lets talk "3D printers"

    Another thing that is fun to print is what they call a hologram from a picture. Use an online converter to slice a photo into different depths making it look like a picture when the back is exposed to light. Here's an example of one I made. Prints out and looks like a mistake but expose...
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    Is a quick hitch worth it when you have adjustable links

    Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are. I have adjustable links and rear control lever on my 3 point arms but am thinking about using a quick hitch with a hydraulic top link to make switching implements easier and possibly without leaving the seat. The adjustable links do make hooking...
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    In search of a better truck for towing the M6060 and folding cutter.

    Yes aluminum has been used for years but the current liquid de icer formulas have only been used a couple years. Time will tell. My new 2018 Chevy truck frame rusted almost through in less then 2 years and Chevy blamed it on current de icing materials used in our area so it definitely is a...
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    In search of a better truck for towing the M6060 and folding cutter.

    I recently read that the liquid de icer used in some states is causing issues with aluminum corroding. Normally aluminum builds a oxide that protects itself but the chemicals in the new de icers cut through that and attack the base metal. Seeing damage on big rigs that are using aluminum in...
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    Lets talk "3D printers"

    That's the one I have K1 (but se is missing covers) and love. There's a newer model that comes with the camera, upgraded nozzle, and supposedly faster. K1C I think it's called. I added the camera to mine upfront and it a worthwhile upgrade if you're printing in a different area then the...
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    Lets talk "3D printers"

    Nice. Which printer did you get? When you export a STL rounds are really segments. Up the number of segments to get rounds in the export page that opens when you hit export. Decided to make a whole set of the mini drivers with extra bits I had. Printed the finger knobs, Printed a holder that...
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    Lets talk "3D printers"

    If you're not in a hurry to get one, Black Friday week is the best time to get great deals on both printers and filament. You may also want to look at lasers next 🫣. If you run into problems getting started call the grandkids for technical support and ideas 😁. They will enjoy a 3d printer...
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    What's cookin' boys?

    Pastrami Reubens tonight on the fresh rye. Really good.
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    What's cookin' boys?

    Fresh loaf of rye bread for Rhubens. Start by grinding wheat berries Get everything and the scale out. Everything goes in by weight. Dump everything in the pan by weight the recipe calls for. Ready to go in the machine 5 minutes later. Drop the pan in the Zojirushi and hit the course...
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    Lets talk "3D printers"

    Needed a short Phillips screwdriver this morning and printed some knobs that press on driver bits. It got the job done and only took a couple minutes to download and print Wife wanted another jar lid and I needed some shims so the printer came to the rescue again Great Tool Toy to have...
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    Wish I did a lot of things sooner

    Or build one. First thing I built when we started heating with wood. Old splitting wedges made nice wheel chocks.
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    Lets talk "3D printers"

    I think the reason for Creality K1 problems are people trying to use cheap filament for high speed printing. My $379.00 K1 has been through over $1000.00 worth of hyper PLA filament without one issue. I tried one roll of that cheap SUNLU filament in the beginning and had a plugged nozzle in 15...
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    Sidekick RTV-XG850 backfiring / loss of power

    I just saw a new one at my dealer that was tan with a couple options. $23,500.00 price tag. Cheaper to buy a RTV-X now 😲. "Yellow Kubota" must be made of gold to justify the price. Sounds like the redesign got warm up time down from 20 minutes to 10 minutes from the above post. My BX has also...
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    Lets talk "3D printers"

    If you're getting warping, check your bed temp in a dozen spots. Usually too cool a bed makes things curl I only use PLA and TPU for soft items. I don't have a vented enclosure and most other materials outgass bad stuff. My 3d prints are all used indoors and stay good. Good for prototyping...
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    What's cookin' boys?

    Wild Sockeye Salmon with hand smashed taters and last gardens beans. Tomorrow, Salmon croquettes with the leftovers 😋 Enjoying the garden year round.
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    Lets talk "3D printers"

    I print the tap drill size hole with 4 or 5 walls and just use a standard tap for threads. Originally tried those fancy self threading screws for plastic but they were expensive if you needed multiple sizes. I engauge the thread at least 3x the screw diameter. For really strong joints with...