Recent content by olcowhand

Finally bought a tire bead blaster, or as I'd aptly call a tire "cannon", as it goes off like a shotgun! Even has some recoil! Been thinking of getting one for years and should have years ago, but having trouble getting a new tire to seat a few weeks ago, I finally ordered one. I got a 2.3...

The Tombstone we had many years ago was 110V only, plus DC output only.

Gonna be too nice to actually get dirty!

Had a coil in a model 14 briggs go bad, so I removed it's coil leaving the induction legs in place. Drilled holes in top of legs where oe coil sat, then bolted a motorcycle coil in it's place. Worked like a charm! I still have that engine, but not fired it in 30+ years.

It's an aluminum block.

I still have an old briggs 5hp with water pump from waaay back. Points ignition that lost spark. Always heard to use the new pointless coils required flywheel magnetism change. But I took a pointless coil off a 3 1/2hp push mower, ground the legs to closely match the curvature of the 5hp...

Have a blast buddy!

I think ALL forms of welding.

Oh yes, I sure do enjoy it. Always worry in the back of my mind that one day I'll need a pace maker and won't be able to weld.

Most of my welding these days may not be over 5 minutes. Back when we dairy farmed we had many days of a year with welding 4-6 hours or more fabbing or modifying equipment.

Hurts just to walk again today. Guess I'd best call for Dr appointment tomorrow.

Hate to have to, but have to call off a spring plow day due to health issues. My diabetes Dr put me on a 3rd med and it's been draining my energy, plus sciatica pain in my back and leg. I am hoping the soybeans are harvested early like this past fall so we can still plow this year. That...

Liking the orange!

As to the heater, what do you mean by "indirect fire"? And I too find more issues with FedEx deliveries.

I've not bought any tools from them, but have bought some little remote control toys for grandson Hunter's. Not overly impressed with their low reliability.