Author Archives: Jay Bates

Day 407 – DIY Oil Barrel

We have a lot of engines that require oil changes. Used oil is a resource on a property like this (fire starter, trailer decking preservative, etc.). My solution is a plastic 55-gallon barrel, a barrel pump, a transfer pump, some garden hose, and a 5-g…

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Bad Boy 4035H One Year Update

I bought this tractor a year ago, and I’m about to roll over 400 hours on the dash. Overall, I’m happy with my purchase. The lack of underbody protection has caused me some frustration, but that is mostly situational with the forest I&#8217…

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Day 389 – ALMOST done with the shop

What a day…what a week! One box and one bin to go! Fittingly, the last box contained my leather aprons and my flags. Two personal touches that make this shop MY shop 🙂 We got our first bird stuck in the shop. I’m not sure what kind it was….

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