Whether you are building a new shop or upgrading your existing shop, trying to figure out which type of LED light fixture you should get can be daunting. There are many options to consider. This post covers the pros and cons of several of the popular types out there which may help you decide what's right for you.
Tag: Rural Living
Kubota Tractor Mod: Adding a Cell Phone Holder
I've been wanting to add a cell phone holder to my tractor for a while and a cold day outside gave me the opportunity to get it done!
How to Check Your Tractor’s Hydraulic Pressure
Check the hydraulic pressure in your tractor is the best way to know if you are get all the bang you can for your buck.
Prepping the Pool House Slab Form
This project began with moving the old pool house around to the other side of the pool near the garden to become a tool shed. After relocating the pool pumps building a temporary home for the breaker panel and pool controls, it was time to get the slab form ready for concrete.
Getting Ready for Concrete with My Kubota L3901
After months of non-stop rain and cold weather, Spring finally brings warmth and a break in the rain, so that progress can be made on my new shop building, but I've got to work fast!
Clearing a Squib from My Revolver
Squib is a strange word for a bullet stuck in the barrel of a gun. Recently, I had one of my own to deal with in a .38 caliber revolver I was shooting. This is how I cleared it from the barrel.
Building a Tractor Shed for My Kubota
Soon after I got my Kubota L3901 (A.K.A. "Big Orange"), I knew I wanted a place to keep him out of the weather. My best option at the time was to build a lean-to shed off the back of my carport. The challenge for building this shed was getting the headroom and space I needed within space available.
Clamp-on Pallet Forks: Are They Right for You?
Even though my front-end loader has a quick attach coupler, I wasn’t sure I wanted to spend the big bucks on a set of quick attach pallet forks so I opted to start with some very affordable clamp-on forks from Titan, purchased through Amazon. I quickly discovered just how useful pallet forks can be and bought a set of quick attach forks about six months later.
Tractor Heater Upper – Kubota Cold Start
It doesn't get nearly as cold here in the South as it does up North and I am just fine with that! Since really cold weather is rare here, engine block heaters aren't as common as they are in the North. But occasionally, the temperature dips into the teens and single digits, which would make for a sluggish tractor start. So this is my solution for warming up the tractor on those rare occasions.
A Ballast Box for My Kubota
Having proper ballast for your tractor is essential for safety when you are carrying a heavy load in your front end loader (FEL) or pallet forks. Not having enough counter weight can cause your tractor to tip over and it can happen quicker than you might think.
DIY My Way 