Gutter Drain Problem – Resolved

When I built my shed, it was not intended as a garage,, later it was updated to a garage. Well the rain runoff from the  roof became a problem as a garage, heavy rain would come under the garage door. I needed a gutter,,, the problem was, I had no place convenient to run the water. I decided to build a...

Snow Plowing, Virginia Style,

Every state has unique weather, snow in Virginia, to say the least, is unique. The 2016-2017 snow season, so far, has had one snow storm that needed any attention,, I moved the snow with the landscape rake. I do kinda enjoy moving Virginia snow, it is  usually too heavy to move with a snow blower, so, I do...

John Deere 4105, Learning

My “new to me” tractor was delivered to me a couple weeks ago, it had been in use for 3.5 years. That is exactly when the first major service is needed for a machine like this. All of the lubricants and coolant needs changed. I am OK with  that, doing this type work is relaxing and rewarding. It...

John Deere 4105, The “New To Me” Tractor

Lawn mowing as become a BIG chore at my place,,, some weeks I mow 15 acres of grass. If not done regularly, the  grass starts to look like a hay field. As usual, I go looking for a “new” tractor, then, without fail, a “used” tractor catches my eye. It happened again,,, the John Deere...

Hobart N-50 Mixer Custom Paint

We purchased a Hobart N-50 mixer over 20 years ago for home use, the machine has been great,  but, it always needed a new paint job. The mixer was purchased used, US Army surplus. Click on the pictures to enlarge. Well, this year for my wife’s birthday, I took the Hobart to a local hot rod paint shop....