bitty Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 I have noticed that I need to delete some pictures. I thought I would try to get some of the things that I have made / modified / etc on one thread. First two pictures are a tree stand I made as I hate the flimsy ones available. The seat is a tire tread bolted to it like a hammock. It's fairly comfortable given the fact that squirrels and other wildlife leave it alone then it's a subframe I made to hook on the front 22 weight bracket on a boxcar Magnum to plow snow. The back end hooks to the front of the drawbar. This allows for the drawbar to be used to pull something at the same time if needed . 10 Quote
Sledgehammer Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 I like the tire idea. If your squirrels are mean enough to eat that then you better stay home anyway ? 1 3 1 Quote
bitty Posted March 16, 2020 Author Posted March 16, 2020 I plan to make a few more ladder stands with two wide seats one each side of the platform with some fake Christmas trees to provide cover without needing trimming yearly. It would be nice to sit facing past each other with the kids to look opposite directions. 1 Quote
bitty Posted March 16, 2020 Author Posted March 16, 2020 I have welded a serial number on most things I have made in the last 15 years along with the date . This helps with figuring out how long things are lasting. An undercarriage we are rebuilding . Was from the neighbors Houle 6000 gallon tank they replaced..I bought it for scrap price. We had it under a different spreader for the last 8 years. Now to get it to fit under the Calumet spreader we bought new in 97 and re-tanked 3 years ago. It's now 4600 and started as a 3750 . 10 Quote
vtfireman85 Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, Sledgehammer said: I like the tire idea. If your squirrels are mean enough to eat that then you better stay home anyway ? Little P-heads ate the gas cap off out generator...LAST NIGHT! Was fine when we put it away, chewed off this afternoon... 1 1 Quote
12_Guy Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Nice. You always do good work. Please post away. 1 Quote
vtfireman85 Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Dang Bitty, you’ve been a busy boy that’s some nice looking fab work all the way around 1 Quote
bitty Posted March 16, 2020 Author Posted March 16, 2020 This feed bucket I made after being frustrated with the aftermarket ones not lasting very well. The whole thing is 1/4" AR400 plate. The spill gaurd is only 11 gauge with 1/4" wall tubing. This is 9 years old and I had to redo part of the floor earlier this year. Had probably 5 cutting edges welded on it. The last cutting edge was 23 months and 21 days when I replaced it 3 Quote
augercreek Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 8 hours ago, vtfireman85 said: Little P-heads ate the gas cap off out generator...LAST NIGHT! Was fine when we put it away, chewed off this afternoon... Why on earth do squirrels do that? every small gas engine we have out in the open they have chewed on the gas caps! Quote
Ihfan4life Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 57 minutes ago, augercreek said: Why on earth do squirrels do that? every small gas engine we have out in the open they have chewed on the gas caps! Meth heads squirrels ? 2 6 Quote
Finney Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Very good work Bitty. I need to come spend some time with you and learn some of your tricks. 2 Quote
12_Guy Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Finney said: Very good work Bitty. I need to come spend some time with you and learn some of your tricks. Finney’s welding and Bitty’s Farm Shop Fabricating tech school. Where do I sign up? 1 Quote
bitty Posted March 16, 2020 Author Posted March 16, 2020 24 minutes ago, Finney said: Very good work Bitty. I need to come spend some time with you and learn some of your tricks. I think you have much more experience and knowledge than I do. But if you are ever in North Central Pennsylvania I am a half hour north of Williamsport the little league capital of the world 1 Quote
searcyfarms Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 im embarassed at what i do compared to you guys, when i really need something done you guys will be my go to guys bitty/finney Quote
exSW Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 52 minutes ago, bitty said: I think you have much more experience and knowledge than I do. But if you are ever in North Central Pennsylvania I am a half hour north of Williamsport the little league capital of the world That is way up yonder.? Quote
12_Guy Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 North of Williamsport. I bought a tractor from a retired dairy farmer in Troy. He was raising replacement heifers Quote
Finney Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, bitty said: I think you have much more experience and knowledge than I do. But if you are ever in North Central Pennsylvania I am a half hour north of Williamsport the little league capital of the world As good as you are I guarantee I could learn things form you. Quote
oleman Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 15 hours ago, bitty said: I plan to make a few more ladder stands with two wide seats one each side of the platform with some fake Christmas trees to provide cover without needing trimming yearly. It would be nice to sit facing past each other with the kids to look opposite directions. The seats from a transit bus, all fiber glass with removable pads. Could make a good tree stand. They come in comfy 4 seat sections and 1 seat sections. Quote
1586 Jeff Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, exSW said: That is way up yonder.? Roughly 5 to 6 hours SOUTH of me.......... 1 Quote
exSW Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, 1586 Jeff said: Roughly 5 to 6 hours SOUTH of me.......... Snow melt yet? Quote
dale560 Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 What actuates the brakes? A tractor hydraulics or master cylinder in hitch? Quote
bitty Posted March 16, 2020 Author Posted March 16, 2020 3 hours ago, 12_Guy said: North of Williamsport. I bought a tractor from a retired dairy farmer in Troy. He was raising replacement heifers Last name? Quote
bitty Posted March 16, 2020 Author Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, dale560 said: What actuates the brakes? A tractor hydraulics or master cylinder in hitch? Tractor hydraulic remote Quote
Ihfan4life Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 2 hours ago, exSW said: Snow melt yet? Jeff is across the lake from me. We haven’t had snow in 2-3 weeks now. Forecast is in the 60’s For Friday of this week. Bring it! I’m so ready for spring! Quote
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