jeepwm69 7,600 Posted May 22, 2023 Just now, Fishfiles said: I didn't take that video as being a real thing !!! >>> I think it is one of them videos that only a man who has been running faster than intelligence for a while would try , LOL That would be me. After I did it I thought "Now there is zero reason that would work, so why the heck were you dumb enough to try it?" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,564 Posted May 26, 2023 To continue from page 44 pictures show two very defrent stones..... I ave yet to really see if i can JUST the replacement stones, it's a good design (stones snap in, and out) if the stones were meant to be replace... I believe after a few minutes of sharpening... The darker stone put the fine edge on.... So far no real issues (fingers missing) chopping any food items, but it wouldn't take much effect to cut ... Kinda glad i got those shark bite proof / cutlery stainless chain link gloves... Lol the light gray stones goes with the upper sharpener in pic 2 but ether will exchange. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted June 12, 2023 Found this maul at the flea market , he wanted $15 for it , what you'll think , I didn't buy it >>>> Would you have ? Do they work ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,600 Posted June 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Fishfiles said: Found this maul at the flea market , he wanted $15 for it , what you'll think , I didn't buy it >>>> Would you have ? Do they work ? After getting the fiskars splitting axe, I don't know that I'll ever use a maul again. If the splitting axe won't get it (smaller stuff) I'm going to be using wedges and a sledge anyway. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,564 Posted June 12, 2023 Got one just like it...... I'm with jeep, you'll need a sledge with that one.... I'd go with wedges and a sledge if that razor sharp fiskars won't do it... And i have yet to strike a chunk with the fiskars that didnt try and split with the very 1st lick... The only wood I've not tried locally is elem...... I hav yet to find anything that will handle elm .... Minus the hydraulic splitter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superrman77 68 Posted June 12, 2023 5 hours ago, jeepwm69 said: After getting the fiskars splitting axe, I don't know that I'll ever use a maul again. If the splitting axe won't get it (smaller stuff) I'm going to be using wedges and a sledge anyway. Ditto on the Fiskars Splitting Axe. It is awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted June 13, 2023 Friskars replacement warranty loopers they sent me had a problem , should have sent them back , the rubber hand grips kept twisting and coming off , pretty aggravating , I had some glue from bike hand grips , glued them back on , let's see how long that is going to last 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted July 21, 2023 Donor , a pressure washer that the pump locked up ---- the splitter always hard to start , fairly easy swop , just one problem to solve in the future , the oil drain plug on the newer engine is under the engine and now is covered and the port on side the engine where the old engineoil was drained is there but not drilled and tapped 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,564 Posted July 22, 2023 If it doesn't have magnetic drain plug.... R you thinking cut a hole in the covered area to gain access to the plug location to plumb it ? I recon ground clearance wouldn't be an issue if the plumbing was right up (spaced in millimeters) next to plate... N plumb it out far enough to where you could get to it rather easily ?? Kinda like a remote drain like i would think some of those machines you've repaired before ? It's oli sling type engine, or pressure lubed ? It wouldn't actually be in the line of fire because that model looks like the one Dennis loaned me before purchased the one i have now....his has the vertical hydro pump like that of yours does... So there'd be some ? Pertection.... Motor looks good hardly used the fairing doesn't even look the slightest sun bleeched.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,600 Posted July 24, 2023 On 7/21/2023 at 6:53 PM, Fishfiles said: Donor , a pressure washer that the pump locked up ---- the splitter always hard to start , fairly easy swop , just one problem to solve in the future , the oil drain plug on the newer engine is under the engine and now is covered and the port on side the engine where the old engineoil was drained is there but not drilled and tapped What is it with the pressure washer pumps locking up? Father in law had a Karcher with a Honda engine on it. Pump went out. I sourced a replacment pump, put it on. worked fine for a few months, pump locked up. I've had two different people ask me if I wanted a pressure washer than runs fine but doesn't build pressure (bad pumps). So what is it on these things that seizes them up? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,600 Posted July 24, 2023 On 7/21/2023 at 6:53 PM, Fishfiles said: Donor , a pressure washer that the pump locked up ---- the splitter always hard to start , fairly easy swop , just one problem to solve in the future , the oil drain plug on the newer engine is under the engine and now is covered and the port on side the engine where the old engineoil was drained is there but not drilled and tapped On my old Deere mower with the Kawasaki FV460 on it, there's a pipe sticking out of the side of the engine with the drain plug in the end of the pipe. Could you screw a 90 deg elbow up in the drain hole where it is now, run a pipe out the side, then cap the pipe (or put a ball valve on the end of it)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted July 24, 2023 1 hour ago, jeepwm69 said: On my old Deere mower with the Kawasaki FV460 on it, there's a pipe sticking out of the side of the engine with the drain plug in the end of the pipe. Could you screw a 90 deg elbow up in the drain hole where it is now, run a pipe out the side, then cap the pipe (or put a ball valve on the end of it)? When a oil change comes around , I think I will take the motor off and see what I can so , right now the drain is covered by metal frame ---- it is really easy to pull the motor , 3 bolts and nuts , that's it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted July 24, 2023 2 hours ago, jeepwm69 said: What is it with the pressure washer pumps locking up? So what is it on these things that seizes them up? I think a lot of failures are due to people letting the engine run for too long a periods and the trigger is not being pulled , the pressure is built up and starts generating heat , which damages the seal , then it looses the oil in the pump ---- the relief valves on those non-commercial pumps are not adequate , it is best to not let the engine run while not flowing water thru ----also you'll that live in the freeze zone , those pumps will hold water and freeze then crack the housing and lose the oil 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted July 24, 2023 Splitter is working well ---- took out a tree in the yard , I think it was a holly, had pointy leaves that would stick you ---- getting ready to start burning on the stump 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
56Sierra 1,844 Posted July 25, 2023 9 hours ago, jeepwm69 said: What is it with the pressure washer pumps locking up? Father in law had a Karcher with a Honda engine on it. Pump went out. I sourced a replacment pump, put it on. worked fine for a few months, pump locked up. I've had two different people ask me if I wanted a pressure washer than runs fine but doesn't build pressure (bad pumps). So what is it on these things that seizes them up? You need to put in a particular type of RV antifreeze after you are done. Not only prevents freezing but lubes the pump 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WonderMonkey 719 Posted July 25, 2023 1 hour ago, 56Sierra said: You need to put in a particular type of RV antifreeze after you are done. Not only prevents freezing but lubes the pump I do that at the end of the year. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted July 27, 2023 Almost got that stump gone , maybe one more burn and it will be below BFE 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted August 15, 2023 A guy was arrested in Washington Parish this weekend for having a fire during a Burn Ban , which burned about 200 acres , wonder what they going to do him ? Not sure if any swellings or personal property was damaged Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted August 22, 2023 Wood is telling someone something 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROV 1,441 Posted September 2, 2023 That's an impressive stack of railroad ties! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,600 Posted September 5, 2023 No kidding. That's some serious stacking skill. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
