Recent content by Toymaker

What type of machine is the engine installed in. In short - yes. I use diesel oil in my ATV - and many motorcycle owners do the same. It’s actually BETTER as it does not contain the detergents of modern oil for gas engines - which damage wet clutches. In an older auto - not a big deal. Think...

Chickens Rabbits Goats Donkey/Mule Pigs Horses get $$ fast Sheep take a lot of upkeep Cattle make lousy “pets” Livestock as “pets” - it sounds crazy to some - but it’s been done. If it’s a labor of love and someone likes doing it...go for it. Just because I wouldn’t do it for free - much...

Depends on the person doing the labor. Most will look at scope of project and bid accordingly - more sq ft/less cost per sq ft for same height. By the hour..least used method. An experienced builder knows approximately how many hours they need - and will bid to factor in their labor...

I’m partial to Stihl - but starting level/home owner intended trimmer...quality is near equal. Used both and Echo is probably a tad more reliable..but also less torque. The “big project” wording makes me lean towards Stihl as a recommendation - just because it sounds like your doing more than...

Antique tractors in general are a “thin” market. If it’s a restored example..check with people dealing in the product. Restoration is not cheap or easy - but also more a labor of love more so than profit. Poor condition, unrestored - value is low - but you will always find buyers. Some people...

Exactly. proximity to a sawmill - size of tree - species Same with any timber really. “A lot” is a term that can mean so many things to many people. For example - 100 trees over 10 or so acres is “a lot” but unless they are exceptionally nice - will likely draw zero to little interest beyond...

Really a question with so many variables- it’s impossible to answer. What if I changed “mineral rights” to “pre- existing structure” / would you buy land with a structure on it? Would you pay more for it? The answer of course depends on buyer, the land and the structure as well as the...

I am taking it the OP is in a rural area. Been on both sides, urban and rural. In general the rural kids can’t wait to get out - thinking it’s a “dead end”. City kids on the other hand really appreciate ag and farming - many want to check it out - and have more than a few go to college and...

So went truck shopping recently and was floored by the price of new and even most late model used. Insane to see 40k stickers on “basic” 1/2 ton 4x4...now granted today’s base blows away anything from 20 years ago...but still. So got me thinking - why not just dress out what I have....it’s not...

Yea, a lot more info needed. Typically - there’s a reason a basement wasn’t built to start. crawl or slab ? Crawl obviously easier to dig with. Foundation damage risk? Not if it’s done right

Local processing is a still available here. As long as there is beef - there will be a supply. Cows aren’t getting Corona and the supply isn’t shrinking - just demand spiking temporarily. Supply chain failure? A 15% increase in price will turn a lot of people vegan real quick I suspect and...

State? Call a local Independent Agent - they may rep 30 plus companies and can guide to right carrier. State Farm sells multi lines via exclusive agents...Farm Bureau varies by state greatly. For example, Ohio Farm Bureau doesn’t sell insurance- as that brand spun off years ago and became...

Would my employer be so understanding if I left without notice for a 10% increase in pay? Cant answer the question without answering this first to me. Everyones job is different, but this cuts both ways...if you want me to take a cut to help you out...how would you react if I walked for more...

Who is using coal outside China/India? In the US its Nat Gas and then the "green" options. Coal is not used for power plants here much - what we produce goes overseas. Metalurgical coal remains a thing - and will for a while, but mini mills are cheaper and more productive. As to miners...

If your running a planter and cultivating field, would suggest starting at 75-100 HP. Its all dependent on what you are doing. For comparison: A 30 horse tractor is fine for example running a brush hog over 20 acres. Bigger attachments need more HP. Hay over 20 acres - 50 minimum, 75...