I could be plowing at least a foot of snow within the next day or so. :o :o :o :o :o So glad I got all my equipment ready ahead of time! If you haven't done the same, you might want to get going on that. You could be next! :P
Have three snow moving machines... (we are not expecting too much snow though this week... phew)... My tractor with plow, my Ariens snow thrower and the neighbors Cub Cadet Tractor with snow thrower...
NONE are ready... The snow attachment is not on the neighbors tractor (I do her snow moving for her.. she is 80)... Not sure where chains are for my tractor (in a five gallon pail somewhere buried in garage) and the Ariens... that may be ready, but I have not tried starting it yet.
Anyone use Sea Foam? < http://seafoamsales.com/sea-foam-motor-treatment/ > that stuff is amazing... It helped me start four gasoline engines that would not even turn over... string trimmer, two leaf blowers and rototiller... Amazing.. I will put some in the Ariens... and should be good to go.
Anyone add/use Marvel Mystery Oil added to their gasoline? that is good stuff too...
< http://www.marvelmysteryoil.com/ >
Anyone else spray the snow thrower shoot and bin and blades with WD40? That keeps snow from clogging... I have said this before, I buy one gallon at Farm and Fleet and use the small spray bottles...
Thanks for the reminder about the WD40. I will have to spray some on the appropriate snowblower parts and my plow blade tomorrow. I have used the Seafoam stuff before and it is darn effective. Now, they are saying we could get as much as 18 inches of the nasty white stuff! :o :o :o :o :o When I'm done with my snow, I drive my ATV over to my father's place and plow his. Seems weird to think that just a few days ago I was catching walleyes and smallies. Saw a kid about 11 years old who caught a 48 inch musky, too. Before we know it, we'll be walking on water. ;D
I still have to get the blade on the ole Suzuki tonight. I hate winter.
Quote from: bigG on November 10, 2014, 06:37:43 AM
I still have to get the blade on the ole Suzuki tonight. I hate winter.
Embrace the pain. Mind over matter and all that jazz... ;D
I'm usually a'ight once I'm into it. Just starting winter stinks.
Got 5 full cords ready to go. I'd like to take this moment to thank my Amish buddy for being so dang productive. :)
The Ariens snow blower started on second pull... that's since last spring... Wow... It has always started nicely, but as it's gotten older I keep expecting some temperamental behavior...
Found the tire chains for the tractor... next job, maybe tomorrow.. get them on tractor and get the plow on as well.
:0)
SO MUCH FUN!!!! 8)
NOT! :P
Speaking of fun... We had several inches of heavy, wet snow, with ice underneath, which made it a real joy to remove. I got done with mine, then helped the neighbors' kid get her vehicle unstuck from the hill portion of their driveway (basically had to plow their driveway and push her up the hill). Then, helped another neighbor lady clear the bottom half of the driveway, so she could get into the garage; her husband got to finish the job when he got home from working second shift. Then, I drove my ATV across town and did my father's driveway, which has a long hill. Shoveling the snow off his porch and sidewalk was a real workout, too! The good news is that all the work I've put into getting in better shape this summer and fall made the whole adventure more tolerable. We are slated for more snow overnight, so tomorrow should be another fun day! ::)
Taking the deck off the mower today and putting on the plow. Should be painless but none the less I am not ready for winter yet.
four trucks all have plows on with operating snow blowers and one skidster with snow bucket loaded and ready. My shop guy was a busy guy this week end. I hope the snow holds of because I have too much other work left...but if it doesn't we will go to work moving snow!
The MUV is ready and with QD can switch from blade to bucket in seconds..........
Plow is now on tractor... whew... what a relief... and it runs... good stuff.
Got the snowblower all set to go tonight. Filled with gas, put the wire on the spark plug, primed, & pressed the electric start button a couple times. One of the best improvements on my new machine, wished they had that 30 yrs ago!
should changed that to already plowed.........twice🎅🎄
Finally got around to shoveling a foot or so of the white stuff from our large deck. :P Took about an hour, so once again I am glad that my ticker is in good shape. Then my dog took me for a long hike. Walking my dog has definitely been good for me, as well as the 15+ lbs I've lost.
Quote from: imnofish on November 15, 2014, 06:41:41 PM
Finally got around to shoveling a foot or so of the white stuff from our large deck. :P Took about an hour, so once again I am glad that my ticker is in good shape. Then my dog took me for a long hike. Walking my dog has definitely been good for me, as well as the 15+ lbs I've lost.
Good for you that's good lighter weight is always tough to maintain for me but I slip alittle then back to it walking with my dog also means carrying agun and shell vest great excersise really do not care if get anything or not.
I have proudly gotten in 3 serious snow plows now. This will get old if it keeps up in this pace!
I need a new cutting edge for the plow and some new skids, then I can say it is plow season. This is just pre-season plowing because the equipment isnt up to my full specs.
Fortunate to have only about an inch of snow. Cranked up the tractor and plowed...
ONE THING: I poured my driveway 14 years ago... one slab towards the road is a bit lower as it joins with the slab before it. The blade will not glide over this 'curb'... this causes an ABRUPT STOP.. Yikes... (only one time of course)...
What do I do about that 'curb'? I see city sidewalks where there is a 'lip' on a slab and it is painted orange to alert pedestrians.... I also sometimes see the edge has been 'cut' or 'shaved' down to an angle. What tool is used for this? Can I rent a piece of equipment or do I need to hire a contractor to 'cut' that edge down to an angle?
Ideas?
Thanks....
Grind it down with a Brillo pad or an emery board. ;) Honestly, I have no idea how they do it, but if you have a tool rental place nearby, maybe they could give you some good advice and rent you the tool you need. My driveway has a few of those speed bumps, too. Really gets my attention, sometimes! :o :o
Quote from: littleguy301 on November 16, 2014, 08:48:56 PM
I have proudly gotten in 3 serious snow plows now. This will get old if it keeps up in this pace!
I need a new cutting edge for the plow and some new skids, then I can say it is plow season. This is just pre-season plowing because the equipment isnt up to my full specs.
I have a fabricator making me a new 8 foot with 8" wings for the MUV should make short work of my plowing.
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Quote from: ramjet on November 17, 2014, 11:29:44 AM
Quote from: littleguy301 on November 16, 2014, 08:48:56 PM
I have proudly gotten in 3 serious snow plows now. This will get old if it keeps up in this pace!
I need a new cutting edge for the plow and some new skids, then I can say it is plow season. This is just pre-season plowing because the equipment isnt up to my full specs.
I have a fabricator making me a new 8 foot with 8" wings for the MUV should make short work of my plowing.
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Nice! I got my plow for my ATV from a local iron worker who custom designs, builds, and installs them. Works great, very durable, and much cheaper than the big name plows. I wonder if they could just make a machine that automatically scrapes all the snow off, without human involvement; the automatic kitty litter box comes to mind. :D
Quote from: TomM on November 16, 2014, 10:06:09 PM
Fortunate to have only about an inch of snow. Cranked up the tractor and plowed...
ONE THING: I poured my driveway 14 years ago... one slab towards the road is a bit lower as it joins with the slab before it. The blade will not glide over this 'curb'... this causes an ABRUPT STOP.. Yikes... (only one time of course)...
What do I do about that 'curb'? I see city sidewalks where there is a 'lip' on a slab and it is painted orange to alert pedestrians.... I also sometimes see the edge has been 'cut' or 'shaved' down to an angle. What tool is used for this? Can I rent a piece of equipment or do I need to hire a contractor to 'cut' that edge down to an angle?
Ideas?
Thanks....
littleguy... any thoughts on this?
Tom, I think this might be just what you are looking for... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZO8jxKyddM
Thanks... that is the right track. I have a grinder (not one of those huge pro ones)... I will look into that. I think my raised edge is about four or five feet long. I will have to measure tomorrow.
Great! If you have a tool rental service nearby, you might be able to rent the tools in the video. Good luck!
Quote from: imnofish on November 19, 2014, 10:17:59 PM
Great! If you have a tool rental service nearby, you might be able to rent the tools in the video. Good luck!
I do landscaping and cut a lot of brick and block (pavers and wall block), but mostly with a stationary wet table saw with a beam draw blade. I have cut some with a hammer and chisels and with a 7 or 8 inch circular saw. The amount of dust is incredible. I wear a mask and ear plugs and safety glasses. Appeared that guy only had glasses on. Gotta be tough I guess.
I will check with rental places. Thanks
Also tom,,,,,this may be some work but here it goes and my dad would be proud I posted this.
Get yourself a nice 6 foot pry bar and get under each side and stuff some material under the lower side. This means getting under the concrete and prying it up also. Suprisingly once you get a 6 foot pry bar under the slab it moves up pretty good.
The grinding idea looks good but remember that the concrete may be only 4 inches thick and you may grind off 1 inch and have 3 inches left. Not a big deal but there is a reason that it heaved and may continue.
I know maggie has some time on his hands and I bet he could hook you up for a new panel of concrete at some time.
Quote from: TomM on November 19, 2014, 09:41:10 PM
Quote from: TomM on November 16, 2014, 10:06:09 PM
Fortunate to have only about an inch of snow. Cranked up the tractor and plowed...
ONE THING: I poured my driveway 14 years ago... one slab towards the road is a bit lower as it joins with the slab before it. The blade will not glide over this 'curb'... this causes an ABRUPT STOP.. Yikes... (only one time of course)...
What do I do about that 'curb'? I see city sidewalks where there is a 'lip' on a slab and it is painted orange to alert pedestrians.... I also sometimes see the edge has been 'cut' or 'shaved' down to an angle. What tool is used for this? Can I rent a piece of equipment or do I need to hire a contractor to 'cut' that edge down to an angle?
Ideas?
Thanks....
littleguy... any thoughts on this?
pipe on the cutting edge of the plow allows the plow to glide over some objects yet still moves snow. I had some customer that mfg snow plows (names you would recognize) they suggested this so you are not pushing allot gravel into the yard.
but the slab needs a better has under it 6-12 inches of 3/8 limestone re-pour the slab
Quote from: imnofish on November 17, 2014, 12:24:50 PM
Quote from: ramjet on November 17, 2014, 11:29:44 AM
Quote from: littleguy301 on November 16, 2014, 08:48:56 PM
I have proudly gotten in 3 serious snow plows now. This will get old if it keeps up in this pace!
I need a new cutting edge for the plow and some new skids, then I can say it is plow season. This is just pre-season plowing because the equipment isnt up to my full specs.
I have a fabricator making me a new 8 foot with 8" wings for the MUV should make short work of my plowing.
❄️⛄️
Nice! I got my plow for my ATV from a local iron worker who custom designs, builds, and installs them. Works great, very durable, and much cheaper than the big name plows. I wonder if they could just make a machine that automatically scrapes all the snow off, without human involvement; the automatic kitty litter box comes to mind. :D
ha I was thinking about building a tracked radio controlled snow plow like30hp or there abouts a 6' plow then I could run it from inside the house.
Quote from: ramjet on December 01, 2014, 09:26:16 AM
Quote from: imnofish on November 17, 2014, 12:24:50 PM
Quote from: ramjet on November 17, 2014, 11:29:44 AM
Quote from: littleguy301 on November 16, 2014, 08:48:56 PM
I have proudly gotten in 3 serious snow plows now. This will get old if it keeps up in this pace!
I need a new cutting edge for the plow and some new skids, then I can say it is plow season. This is just pre-season plowing because the equipment isnt up to my full specs.
I have a fabricator making me a new 8 foot with 8" wings for the MUV should make short work of my plowing.
❄️⛄️
Nice! I got my plow for my ATV from a local iron worker who custom designs, builds, and installs them. Works great, very durable, and much cheaper than the big name plows. I wonder if they could just make a machine that automatically scrapes all the snow off, without human involvement; the automatic kitty litter box comes to mind. :D
ha I was thinking about building a tracked radio controlled snow plow like30hp or there abouts a 6' plow then I could run it from inside the house.
Sounds perfect, just like my son-in-law's ice fishing method during football games. He puts his tipups out where he can see them, while he's sitting in the living room watching football.
Quote from: TomM on November 19, 2014, 10:22:56 PM
Quote from: imnofish on November 19, 2014, 10:17:59 PM
Great! If you have a tool rental service nearby, you might be able to rent the tools in the video. Good luck!
I do landscaping and cut a lot of brick and block (pavers and wall block), but mostly with a stationary wet table saw with a beam draw blade. I have cut some with a hammer and chisels and with a 7 or 8 inch circular saw. The amount of dust is incredible. I wear a mask and ear plugs and safety glasses. Appeared that guy only had glasses on. Gotta be tough I guess.
I will check with rental places. Thanks
10X10 patio decks by Tom ;D
I always were ear and eye protection but I will admit that dust masks has not been my stronge point. A good mask is a most and I always make my guys wear one but at times I do now :-\ My bad and you should wear one especially with concrete items.