[guest]

OK, chock this one up to 'poor planning'


I got a 175 Lb spreader for spreading sand/salt. My problem is, I have suitcase weights, so in order to get the hitch to reach my receiver, i need to remove 3 of the 4 weights... this does not sound like a good idea as ill be spreading during ice storms and will need the weights..

Any suggestions on a hitch extender? I need about 1-2 feet

 

[Argee]

Save yourself a lot of headache

and go have your tires filled with washer solvent. It'll put the weight at the lowest part of the unit while lowering your center of gravity. You'll be able to hook up your spreader and put your tractor in your shed. It's a win, win.

 

[guest]

too late to do that this season...

 

[Argee]

SJ

All you need to do is lay the tire flat and break the bead on one side. Flood with solvent, reinflate to required pressure. Done.

 

[leolav]

I've heard that directly putting washer fluid into a tire without a tube would cause the rim to rust over time. I have fluid in one of my machines, but in tubes. It made more sense to me. All I know is the rear end of that machine is heavy.

 

[leolav]

As for the extender, why wouldn't a extended piece of steel work? Just be sure to have it firmly anchored to the spreader (hose lamps work great) and the other end to your tractor.

 

[guest]

leolav;
i was thinking about going to my local welder guy and getting a pipe with a clevis receiver on one end and a clevis on the other...

i looked around on line and did not see any...

seeing as its freezing rain/sleet now.. i wish id tried the spreader out before yesterday...

 

[johnbron]

:flamedevi

Its time to ask Santa for a welder.

:flamedevi

 

[jodyand]

There you go

Originally posted by johnbron
:flamedevi

Its time to ask Santa for a welder.

:flamedevi

Thats something you haven bought yet a welder then you could make your own.:saber: resent:
Jody

 

[guest]

If i get a welder before i get 'the ring' I will be a dead man...

 

[jodyand]

Originally posted by simple_john
If i get a welder before i get 'the ring' I will be a dead man...

Tell her thats what you want and let her buy it.
Jody

 

[leolav]

Buy a used one. Often are very cheap and need minor repairs.

The welder, not the ring.

 

[guest]

ok..

Now you can make fun of me.....

My options for Xmas was:

A base/roller/stand for my sears toolbox

A dewalt stand for my chopsaw...


or this...

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...4-6618259-4207163?v=glance&s=kitchen&n=289932


I picked the mixer...



I know, i know.. im a sissy... but i like to cook and to be honest.. ive always wanted one of these

 

[Argee]

Originally posted by simple_john
If i get a welder before i get 'the ring' I will be a dead man...

:smiles: If she ever reads through TF threads, you might be a dead man anyway!:lmao:

 

[leolav]

Is the mixer a Kohler or Briggs??? Whats the HP???

We won't rag on you too much!!!!



:flowersmi :jumpropeb :bouncy:

 

[Argee]

Originally posted by simple_john
ok..

Now you can make fun of me.....

My options for Xmas was:

A base/roller/stand for my sears toolbox

A dewalt stand for my chopsaw...


or this...

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...4-6618259-4207163?v=glance&s=kitchen&n=289932


I picked the mixer...



I know, i know.. im a sissy... but i like to cook and to be honest.. ive always wanted one of these

SJ,
Uhhhhh.................we'd never make fun of you for getting in touch with your feminine side....For god sakes man...we're guys, we understand.....:lmao:

 

[leolav]

Argee:

You hit it right on the head. Why do you think I'm selling my Pontiac??? My wife wants me to so she can have the extra space for baby toys until I can get our new garage built next summer. I am also going to be buying another Model A, but they take up virtually no space.

 

[guest]

at least i picked the red one.. thats a more manly color than say... purple or cranberry (which i almost picked)

:crazy: (i was looking for a smiley with a dress but could not find one)

sj

 

[leolav]

I think in my post above, I picked the most "feminine" of them all. The red at least matches my tractor. What?? No Simplicity orange???

 

[slipshod]

SJ

Nice mixer:
Thanks a lot!!! My wife was looking over my shoulder,now she wants one.She has a 5 quart Kitchenaide mixer about 10 trouble free years old.Over the course of years she has collectted every attatchment they make.Grider works great,also had a sausage stuffing tube to go on it,that I use a lot for all types of sausage form Venison.