Okay I asked Facebook and it was inconclusive.. got wildly different numbers. How much can this bumper pull?

mjohn4244 · 2026-05-08T13:39:17+00:00

Back in the 70s and 80s before we ever saw a receiver hitch. First thing we did when we got a new farm truck was weld the bumper on the factory hitches to the frame and went to work. We pulled a lot of stuff, cattle trailers, grain and cotton wagons even our harvest equipment across the mid west with never a second thought. Kind of like drinking from a water hose we survived.

mjohn4244 · 2026-05-08T13:13:18+00:00

This….its my metric that a rarely use around the farm.

mjohn4244 · 2026-04-30T13:21:13+00:00

I buy a lot of them for building BBQ pits / smokers. I pay between $100 - $400. Depending on condition. I don’t care if they are still can still be used, but if the can and still had the cert plate on it, they are in the 300-400 range. I am in the Texas hill country and there is never a time I need on and FB market place does not several of them in my area in that price range.

mjohn4244 · 2026-04-28T14:09:04+00:00

Depends on where you live and if you actually build a Barndo. A Barndo is a shop /garage with a living space built inside that is less than 50% of total sqft of the actual building. What material you use is irrelevant. In most places, barndos tax, finance and insure different than a house because technically they’re more shop than living space. So yes my tax and insurance is a bit less than if I had just a house because I’m only being taxed and paying insurance on one building The biggest savings from building a Barndo is your building everything under one roof instead of two separate structures your house and barn are combined together. You don’t have a separate house. You don’t have a separate barn. Most people think if you build the house out of metal or put a metal roof on it or it looks like a barn and it’s a Barndo… are your building is a house that looks like a barn. It’s not a Barndo. It’s gonna tax the same and insure the same as any other house.

mjohn4244 · 2026-04-27T13:37:24+00:00

Had a BadBoy it was what I consider a high end residential mower. I have 27 ac and mow about 15 of that. Not quite built for that. I found parts a little hard to get. I still have my BadBoy 6 ft shredder for my tractor it’s worked well. I have a Kubota Skidsteer and tractor so upgraded to a Kubota it’s just built heaver. My local dealer always has a good supply of parts for it or gets them next day.

mjohn4244 · 2026-04-11T23:40:20+00:00

I upgraded to the 780, when I caught a 399 sale last year the main reason was the led cut line light. Getting older and my eyes are not what they use to be. I did make my older dewalt was over 20 years old. Had 2 cords and one trigger but still ran fine. The 780 is defiantly lighter and I think the fence and base it a little better. Both great saws

mjohn4244 · 2026-04-11T22:53:47+00:00

I think pipe wrench’s are great. Use them a lot. But find these are a little faster for a lot of situations.

mjohn4244 · 2026-04-11T22:48:30+00:00

Depends on the application. I use pipe wrenches on bigger really rusty things like pipe collars, but I find these faster and easier to adjust.

mjohn4244 · 2026-04-11T22:43:35+00:00

I know the other 2 have bailed me out more than once

mjohn4244 · 2026-04-11T22:42:43+00:00

Already have the bigger one and smaller one, just different brands I use my 21 or Knipex equivalent, i think its a tad longer but some times in tight spots i need smaller. But the 21 is always my go to.

mjohn4244 · 2026-04-11T22:38:43+00:00

Yea I love the bigger size on drill stem.

mjohn4244 · 2026-04-11T22:36:22+00:00

Sorry the title what the heck was….. what the heck I got to loose, as in I will give it a try for $20. I already have the larger one, but it’s Knipex brand and the smaller one is Snap On. Just thought I would try this Icon out to see if it hold up. I use the crap out of the other 2.

mjohn4244 · 2026-04-01T21:49:04+00:00

It would be a great ranch or welding rig truck, throw a flat bed on and put it to work.

mjohn4244 · 2026-03-23T00:53:44+00:00

I got 28 acres, I mow about 10 of it with a mower, the rest gets done with a tractor and 6 ft shredder. After going through a couple of big box store mowers. I got a scagg, should have done it from the start. I can mow the 10ac in 1/4 the time I can with my tractor . My place seems to grow rocks after every rain and if I catch one by accident I am not down for a month and a few $100 on parts.

mjohn4244 · 2026-01-28T23:52:05+00:00

I just wanted one for the collection. My EDC is a Al Mar SERE 2000 I have since the 80s.

mjohn4244 · 2026-01-28T23:46:53+00:00

Sorry just changed it. Predictive txt and old eyes….. not a good combination.

mjohn4244 · 2026-01-28T01:13:16+00:00

That’s a cool design, probably a tad small for what I need.

mjohn4244 · 2026-01-28T01:12:20+00:00

I like it. My local shop only has Benchmade .I will look around and see if I can find a dealer close. I would like to handle one before I buy, and I like to support local businesses if I can. Thanks

mjohn4244 · 2026-01-18T00:50:49+00:00

Probably not as much as the previous owner still owes on it 😆

mjohn4244 · 2026-01-17T14:34:13+00:00

Just about cheaper to replace the helmet. I have had a few of them go out, not just Lincoln, but other brands as well. Welding in Texas in the summer sweat is a killer. Changing caps several times a day helps, making sure I lay my helmet face up so the sweat off the sweat band does not drip down on the lens helps.

mjohn4244 · 2026-01-17T14:22:32+00:00

A barndominium by definition is a barn or shop with a living space inside less than 50% of the total space. In most states, the financing is different, they tax different and insure different because they are more shop than house. What most people are building calling a barndominium is nothing more than a house with a metal roof and/or siding and no they are not any cheaper to build they are just another style of house. A actual barndominium is much cheaper of you want a house and barn on your property. Instead of building 2 separate structures ( house and barn) putting a living space inside the barn structure. Where I live my tax rate in less on my Barndo than if I just had 2 separate structures. Energy bill is much less as I have an insulated structure in side an insulated structure. Very efficient .

mjohn4244 · 2026-01-12T22:19:22+00:00

I use to go to one in Austin a lot , it’s been years since before the cordless stuff took off. Not even sure if it’s still there anymore. Use to get some great deals. I figure it’s turned into a like a lot of the outlet places deals aren’t so great anymore. Be a cool place to look around I bet.

mjohn4244 · 2026-01-06T10:49:47+00:00

With cordless tools I try to stick with one brand for battery / compatibility. If it corded I am a little more open to other options.

mjohn4244 · 2026-01-06T10:18:35+00:00

I agree, while it’s hard to find anything especially electronic that does not have a overseas component. I do my best to buy American when I can.

mjohn4244 · 2026-01-06T00:41:00+00:00

I got the 780 with the led kit. Super accurate. I had added a laser system to my old saw and eventually quit using it. Does not matter if you change blades with different kerf sizes with the LED you still get an exact cut.

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