Ian

Thanks Andrew, it was a shack decorating pressie from Ben
 
 
 
 
Hi Iain, yep getting organized now though I've not found enough space for everything to have a home yet.. Some stuff may have to stay boxed up for a little while longer.
 
 
 
 
I'm going to try and keep the new place tidy.. It's so nice to be able to get around the big bench without having to move or climb over stuff as it was in the old shack..
 
 
Well chaps, a couple of big milestones were passed today.. The first being I finally wired in my little radio to some big speakers via and old stereo thingy so now I no longer have to listen to tinny sounding rock music from the DAB radios little speaker and I now have the sound power to drown out Nigel's singing
 
The second milestone we shall get to in a bit..
 
The workshop is now about 85% done.. Ok, I still need to bolt the lathe motor and pulley down..
 

 
 
An organized bench..
 

 
 
Quite possibly the tidiest and cleanest this big bench will ever look.. It's nice to have the bench space to bolt my sheet metal folder on to
 

 
 
And as the big project bench was looking tidy I thought I'd take a few photo's of it as well
 

 

 

 
 
And the second big milestone??  Well with the workshop being 85% done it means it's done enough to be operational..  (The remaining 15% will be done as it's needed)..
 
So the only thing to do was to have an opening ceremony, for which the local royalty was called in to do the honors...
 
 
It gives me great pleasure to introduce the Mayor of Mower Land  
 

 
 
"I pronounce this workshop open"!!  
 

Does not that apply to most workshops? T'Other Arf says you need danger money to go in mine.

Looks like you are getting very organised, with everything having it's place. A far cry from my workshop especially at the moment.

I like the Led Zeppelin neon light sign; a great find!

fork lift chris, it just so happens i might know of one going cheap like the one i used on the bolens

Here's some photos, its still in the van at the moment as the wheels don't go round, I think its the drive chain, i'll have a play tomorrow in  
the daylight

can you feel a claim coming on mark=more wheelhorses

Hi everyone,
  I’m new to My Old Machine having recently acquired a Cub Cadet 1772 barn find. Please see the attached photos.   The Cub was imported to the UK from the USA in the 90s and has remained unused for more than 10 years. Surprisingly,  after I put a battery on it, cleaned the fuel system/added fresh diesel and check the oil/coolant it started first time! a testimony to the quality of build. I plan to complete a full nut and bolt restoration to bring it back to factory release condition, with additional items if possible.   I have loads of questions that other members may be able to help me with if able.   It has a rear PTO running at 2000ish RPM, so can I run any implements, if so what do I need (ie clutch) and what can I attach?   I'd like to know if its possible to fit -     a 3 point hitch? if so what do I need?     a front loader, if so what do I need?     a backhoe, if so what do I need?     I’ve carried-out an initial inspection and need the following items -        Bonnet plastic badge (Cud Cadet)     Replacement seat (tin looks good)     A few of the handle covers are missing so will need replacements     Would the importation of second hand or used parts be subject to taxes?   Sorry for all the questions but hopefully someone you can point me in the right direction.   Kind regards   Ian

Aaww.. Don't cry Chris
 
 
 
 
Hi Andrew, I have started recording life at the new shack, maybe a video about it at the end of the week.. Nope the music is not Metallica, it's called "Slow night at the saloon" found here.. http://teknoaxe.com/Home.php
 
 
 
 
Yeah it is a bit sad Mark, but long term more than worth it..
 
 
 
 
Very true Paul, better than it being scrapped...   The buyer is going to send me some photo's when he get's it put back together, though something tells me it won't be going up in quite the same way it came apart..
 
 
 
 
Thanks Iain
 
More progress today in the workshop..
 
Some tools and decoration up..
 

 
 
The shelves will be moved to somewhere a little easier to reach, low bench for the blasting cabinet which put's it at a nice height to use, and some more decoration up..
 

 
 
Lot's more shelves filled up with random stuff and Wheel Horse parts..
 

 
 
And finally some more decoration.. It just needs a plug putting on to make it light up...  A big thank you to Ben for this.. Cheers mate
 

It's came a long way Jonathan,

Had a run up to expeatfarmers today, to have a look at his latest toy he's been working on. Still work to be done hydraulic wise but runs nice.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

This is my latest project what I have gained from a old bloke I know. I spent a couple of nights the past couple of weeks getting it running for him then he said he was selling it so I got it for a really good price. I'm going too take the trip mechanism off and make it hydraulic tipping and restore it

Aaww.. Don't cry Chris
 
 
 
 
Hi Andrew, I have started recording life at the new shack, maybe a video about it at the end of the week.. Nope the music is not Metallica, it's called "Slow night at the saloon" found here.. http://teknoaxe.com/Home.php
 
 
 
 
Yeah it is a bit sad Mark, but long term more than worth it..
 
 
 
 
Very true Paul, better than it being scrapped...   The buyer is going to send me some photo's when he get's it put back together, though something tells me it won't be going up in quite the same way it came apart..
 
 
 
 
Thanks Iain
 
More progress today in the workshop..
 
Some tools and decoration up..
 

 
 
The shelves will be moved to somewhere a little easier to reach, low bench for the blasting cabinet which put's it at a nice height to use, and some more decoration up..
 

 
 
Lot's more shelves filled up with random stuff and Wheel Horse parts..
 

 
 
And finally some more decoration.. It just needs a plug putting on to make it light up...  A big thank you to Ben for this.. Cheers mate
 

great video and so sad...

At least the shack has found a new lease of life Ian

Ian, I look forward to seeing your new videos from your new shack. BTW is the music Metallica?

Oh Ian, its soooo sad, where's my hanky

just to keep me busy this winter i have another project to do at the same time as handy landy this will be a quick one though we pulled it into the workshop at 12 and by 4pm we had it stripped of its clothes and when i say WE i mean my boy Karl and me, all ian did was drink my coffee
 

 
 

Evening all, what a busy, hectic and fantastic weekend Tractorfest has been.. It has left me feeling shattered but I can't wait for next years show
 
Anyway, my brain has been awake enough today to grab a few stills from my video footage for you all, I might of got a little carried away
 
So let's start with Kev and his finger chasing a water leak on the Weeks..
 

 
 
One of those "Gulp" moments as I do my first ever talk over a PA system to the crowds!
 

 
 
While the Showman ran off and hid from the microphone
 

 
 
Steve made a valiant start on turning the soil in the working area with the Jobber..
 

 
 
But due to the show only being on for 2 days the reinforcements were called in
 
Nigel and Noddy ploughing. This was Nigel's first time ploughing, by the end of the weekend he had it down to a fine art.
 

 

 
 
Chris on his Trachorse doing a bit of leveling..
 

 
 
But even though he tried he didn't manage to bury the cameraman
 

 
 
A Colbey doing it's soil turning stuff.
 

 
 
I can't remember this chaps name (sorry of your reading this ), but he is a top chap, always willing to help and give advice about ploughing etc
 

 
 
And this photo just because I like it..
 

 
 
Stay tuned as there is loads more to come.... I did say I got a little carried away grabbing screen shots

Back in the arena on Sunday, and here's Ethan and machine not being towed    Only kidding mate, I know the machines fought you a bit over the weekend..
 

 
 
Why does this one remind me of the alien out of er... Aliens?
 

 
 
The Weeks without the water leak.....
 

 
 
I think it was scared of fingers
 

 
 
The sound of this engine was just fantastic.. You could feel the rumbles through the ground.
 

 
 
Lot's of chattering going on in the arena..
 

 

 
 
The Wheel Horse spinning display team entertain the crowds while trying not to hit each other
 

 

 
 
It's the Wacky Racers
 

Thanks Iain, yes it's certainly been an interesting story.. and a very busy story!!
Too right Nigel and I will be having lot's of fun.. we have been already
 
 
A bit of a sad video for you guy's and girls..
 

Thanks Iain, yes it's certainly been an interesting story.. and a very busy story!!
Too right Nigel and I will be having lot's of fun.. we have been already
 
 
A bit of a sad video for you guy's and girls..
 

Thanks Iain, yes it's certainly been an interesting story.. and a very busy story!!
Too right Nigel and I will be having lot's of fun.. we have been already
 
 
A bit of a sad video for you guy's and girls..
 

Hi all whilst doing my topping with my John Deere 2520 I've also had my right hand man on our trusty old commando 800 which we recently got from Dibnah or Tom as you may no him by . So we decided to put our scarifier on her which she did a great job . I did how ever have to put some weigh on the implement ie a mini digger bucket to stop her bouncing about !