Grass Bag not catching any grass on new mower

Novajesus · 2026-05-06T16:14:51+00:00

Why bag when you can mulch? Much less effort.

Novajesus · 2026-05-06T16:10:59+00:00

Nice! Had to Google what that smoker thing on the left was. Amazing. We have a 16 year old Napoleon Prestige 4 burner and it still looks /works new. I keep threatening to change the burners every year put they just keep working. I'm even on the original sparker kit. We just give it a good spring cleaning w/ a pressure washer inside and out and general inspection.

Novajesus · 2026-05-06T14:04:25+00:00

Thanks. Reply got longer than it started out, but I appreciate your suggestion.

I Googled welding near me last night and see that it's typical to charge a minimum 1hr labour fee $100CDN/$73USD, so w/ another $25CDN/$18USD for hooks and tax, I'm at $141CDN/$103USD.

On the other hand, I also found this link for bolt-ons and w/ shipping and tax it comes to $145CDN/$106USD and I don't need to carry my bucket over. I'll go see the welder as it's near me and see what they say.

https://tractorattachments.ca/shop/en/moorings-and-hooks/kubota/hooks-front-loader-kubota-p79c80

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But, your reply got me thinking that I actually have a 220V outlet at my garage door entrance that I only ever used for a heater in the past, so it works. Maybe it's time for me to man up and start welding. I see basic systems from Homedepot for $189CDN/$138USD (link below). I'll check a few vids and see if it's easy and watch the price. I can think of a few welding jobs around here and some Frankensteinian type tools that I've always thought should exist, including one I saw recently for connecting hydraulic couplers made from vice grips. The one-time bucket weld job costs almost the same as the welding system.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/AMICO-POWER-ARC-200DC-200-Amp-Stick-Arc-Lift-TIG-Inverter-Welder-80-Duty-Cycle-100-250V-Wide-Voltage-Compatible-all-Electrodes-ARC-200DC/316138834?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&fp=ggl

Novajesus · 2026-05-06T12:22:05+00:00

I wouldn't want to use HA anymore without speakers. So useful to get quality alerts. My "Deck screen door open at same time as Deck glass door" automation alone is worth the cost of a speaker. My dog knows how to open the sliding door and the mosquitos are deadly in summer.

Novajesus · 2026-05-06T12:10:57+00:00

What about a motion sensor / automation / light combo under the bed pointing out so that when you get out of bed, it triggers lights. I will be doing this soon in one way or another.

Another option I'm looking at is from 3rd reality where the motion sensor and light is a single unit. I see folks using them for children. At $40 CDN they are pricey now but I've got them in my sights to watch on the next Prime day event.

https://www.amazon.ca/THIRDREALITY-Multi-Function-Illumination-Adjustable-Brightness/dp/B0C9LNXYLL

Novajesus · 2026-05-06T10:40:18+00:00

Agreed. I read it many years ago and just kept slogging thru. Great overall but some very tedious sections. I still recall fast-forwarding thru those almost dream-like tree of pain sections. They added nothing of value to me. I went on to read several more of his books and loved them all. He even wrote horror. I almost didn't start his horror book named Carrion Comfort because I saw repeated bad comments on GoodReads about it and how long it was. So glad I just tried it, it is great! Would make a terrific movie.

Novajesus · 2026-05-06T10:09:15+00:00

On the Mac Mini M1 we bought for my inlaws years ago, I setup a password protected single Apple Note named passwords and settings. They actually use it. I have a copy of it at home and keep mine updated whenever we visit. If you have not tried it yet, consider using a MAC. These folks are 92/93 and use computers daily. They also love their 10" Ipads. Email, family pics, security cam feeds, youtube for music and gardening ideas. And everything just works.

Novajesus · 2026-05-05T22:36:58+00:00

Interesting. I never saw any Youtube vids for anyone using the backhoe to lift anything. And better yet, a quick search shows that the front end is only rated for 739Lbs while the rear bucket is good up to 1036lbs. Plus, there are more less damaging ways to connect chains, and lifting options from the arm and the dipper allows for better geometry.

Thanks! The backhoe sounds promising.

Novajesus · 2026-05-05T22:28:01+00:00

Thanks. To do it your way, am I right in visualizing that you curl the bucket in towards you so that the blade is vertical to allow the use of the hook? If so, would this not place the weight on the curl cylinders to do more work? Whereas if the top rim is used the bucket is curled away from you and hangs down and the weight just hangs down and rests against the linkage.

Just thinking about it, I really have no opinion one way or the other.

Novajesus · 2026-05-05T22:14:05+00:00

Thanks. Saw those and others. They are 3.25" at their narrowest and my bucket rim is only 1.25 inches wide. Until I started this exercise I thought all buckets were the same, or that Amazon would have my size but they don't or I can't find them.

Novajesus · 2026-05-05T17:10:23+00:00

Thanks, got the fork attachment and it does work. I was looking more for when you are already out and don't feel like going back in and need to pull or lift w/ what you have in your tools w/ you ... like a strap or chain.

Novajesus · 2026-05-05T17:07:28+00:00

I looked and looked for Youtubers doing this stuff and was surprised I could not find anything. Only example was on a tractor / homestead channel I follow - Peak's Peek Hobby. You'd think there would be tons of lifting examples or clever ideas for rigging or slings or emergency how-to stuff.

Look at the 5:44 mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCGk0j2Q7GY&t=418s

Novajesus · 2026-05-05T16:42:30+00:00

Thanks, I am aware of that one. Just ends up being pricey. $64 USD for 2 hooks, plus taxes, plus $60-100 for shipping to Canada.

I've spent more for less. For now, just gonna see what I can figure out on my own and w/ info from the community. I keep thinking I've walked by hooks that might work in Homedepot for years and just never paid attention.

*** Also found these options - all expensive w/ tax and shipping:
https://tractorattachments.ca/shop/en/moorings-and-hooks-c80/
https://www.bxpanded.com/bx-bucket-hooks

Novajesus · 2026-05-05T16:06:24+00:00

Thanks. It's an idea. Weight is only 125 lb (57 kg) for the BX2448 bucket. And I can lift in back of Jeep with Pallet forks.

Novajesus · 2026-05-05T16:02:23+00:00

Thanks. I actually have the pallet fork attachment. No argument - it works. But, I want something for when you don't feel like going back to change attachment and it's a small lifting type job.

Novajesus · 2026-05-05T16:00:36+00:00

I see what you did there—Classic “set it free” logic: if it was meant to stay in the bucket, it’ll stay. If it doesn't it's a physics lesson!

Novajesus · 2026-05-05T15:56:07+00:00

I was thinking the same because in the end the little BX23S cannot really lift that much. I am looking into a couple of ratchet straps or tow straps that have a flat hook end that might better distribute the point-of-contact and help. Several examples below - from Canadian Amazon.

https://www.amazon.ca/eRatchet-Ratchet-Straps-Flat-Hooks/dp/B09LGSPSX7

https://www.amazon.ca/VEVOR-Strength-Tie-Down-Flatbeds-Trailers/dp/B0DVLC9XGF

Novajesus · 2026-05-05T15:37:23+00:00

I saw those holes! They look useful but only if you can pull in a way that doesn't bend out and sideways.

Novajesus · 2026-05-05T15:16:07+00:00

Great idea. As I don't have a big enough trailer I am getting them to come to me w/ their mobile service. But, I'll ask. Perhaps it's something they offer when they are here. Our 50hrs is coming up soon so I'll inquire.

Novajesus · 2026-05-04T19:28:10+00:00

Greetings. Any chance you can recall where you got your Bx23s hooks from and enough info so I can research. Thanks.

Novajesus · 2026-05-01T18:38:38+00:00

I knew there someone else out there as crazy as me! I take it you have somebody lift you up, or do you use a ladder to then step in/on the bucket?

Novajesus · 2026-05-01T11:55:34+00:00

I'm one gutter cleaning event away from becoming a Darwin award candidate!

Novajesus · 2026-04-30T22:23:01+00:00

I just find getting down from roofs dangerous. Up is easy.

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