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Yeah. My tiny little slabs are like a drop in the ocean compared to your garage floor. That's massive and looking great. How awesome will that be when you're done. Nice work!

I just used 3-4 metal screws directly into the flashing and that has worked fine. Been in place for 2ys now, and no issues. Have had some pretty massive downpours too, but going strong still. Thanks for your comments and for watching. Have a fantastic day.

The whole time I was putting it together, I was worried I should have spent more $$. But, I've used (and slightly abused, as you've ssen in my other videos) it a few times now and it's worked well. It does what it's meant to do without complaining. Thanks for watching and for sharing. We're not old; just "seasoned". 😉 Have a fantastic day.

See twc-projects.net/amazon-store for links to this and other related parts and equipment. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the suggestion. That's exactly what I thought when I built it. Fortunately, it is surrounded by trees on the East and South sides, so it stays remarkably cooler than I expected. I just open 2 or all 3 doors and that fan cools it right off. Just had one of the hottest weekends in the 3 years I've owned the garage (feels like temp of 104*) and the garage was no hotter, with the fan going, than outdoors in the shade. Thanks for the comment and for watching. Have a fantastic day.

That's fantastic! Congratulations! I've loved mine, as you can see in the many videos I have where I'm using my 2515. I hope you have the same great experience with it that I've had. Thanks so much for sharing your good news and for watching my channel. Enjoy your new tractor..

Thanks Jon. Yeah, way smoother.. 😀 It was way too muddy last time for sure.

I believe it was the 7/8" Pitch Woodland Mills blades for soft & hard woods. I bought a 10pk when I bought the mill and still have plenty left. woodlandmills.com/hm126-hm130-sawmill-blades/ Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

I saw you had cleared everything out of the shop and insulation ready to go down. Exciting! What a big difference that'll be to have a much bigger place to work, and not have to try to move cars up and down the hill to work on them. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Have fun in the mini-X.

Yes. Logically, what I did this time didn't make any sense. But, the results show for themselves. I think it just requires continuous adjusting of the angle based on the material you're moving, what's underneath, and if you're using the tines or not. I saw one video where they had a hydraulic top-link, which they kept adjusting as they went along to get the desired results. Maybe that's the key.. Thanks for all your continued supportive comments. Much appreciated.

So glad you found this video helpful. Mine is a 2019. Mechanically it hasn't changed much, but the newer models have a few more bells and whistles. Thanks for watching and for commenting. Have a fantastic day.

No racket from mine, taking off or otherwise. Do you have the metal dump bed? I've heard those make all kinds of noise. I had a guy asking me if I knew where he could buy a regular plastic bed like mine. He hated his metal one.

Thanks. I've heard that from other viewers as well. I purchased mine directly from Massimo in Texas in 2019. They seemed to do an excellent job assembling this machine, so I've never had a loose bolt or nut since I've owned it. I think the ones sold in TSC or other retailers are assembled by whoever is around that day, as opposed to people whose job it is all day every day. Checking nuts and bolts as a regular practice is good advice though, for any equipment; especially equipment that gets banged around and vibrates. Thanks for your comments and for watching. Have a fantastic day.

Unfortunately, no. It's quite heavy duty. This is intended for use with a small tractor, a UTV/ATV, or a relatively powerful riding mower. There are other, lighter weight products on the market designed specifically for pulling behind bikes. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

It's been absolutely perfect for what I needed. And it took all of 5 mins to install. Fits like it was made for the tractor, and definitely was made to fit chainsaw and tools. Had I known earlier, I would have gotten it when I got the tractor. Thanks for the support. Have a great day.

Gald you found it helpful. Thanks for the comments and for watching. Have a fantastic day.

Thanks! Now I feel like I need a giant car port at Bear Ridge to store this, the dump truck and trailer under so that they don't just fade and start rusting again in a few years. Always something to do. The day I run out of projects will be the day I'm 6ft under..

Thanks so much. It was a lot of work, but even I'm surprised how well it turned out. It definitely would have cost 5K more if it looked like this when I bought it. I saw the potential, put in the hard work, and am very happy with the results. Thanks for all the support. I really appreciate it. Have a fantastic day.

Thanks for the supportive comment and for watching. So glad you found it helpful. If you do get one, you may want to add a hitch to it for moving around your property. I made one on the cheap in this video. It's been a back saver -- czcams.com/video/Rmnn7Ss1T7w/video.html

Awesome! Congratulations on getting a new tractor. Gad you found this video helpful. It's been a fantastic machine for me, so hope the same for you. Thanks for the supportive comments and for watching. Have a fantastic day.

Thanks. I did a follow-up on that one, installing gutter guards; if you're interested ( czcams.com/video/d4PZis1BtrE/video.html ). Thanks for watching and for your supportive comments. Have a fantastic day.

Thanks for the awesome support, as always. Definitely won't catch me painting the Porsche. That project seems so far off at the moment. I have so many other things in the works that all get me to retirement so that I can then do things like finish the Porsche. And yes, the mini-X does look fantastic finished with decals; far better than I was expecting. Will share the next video, of which I plan to edit this weekend. Hope all is well with you. I need to catch up on your progress with the challenger. Seeing you do that makes my automotive projects seem super simple by comparison. Keep up the great work.

Thanks so much. It's been a labor or love, that's for sure. In the next video you'll see how it turned out. I'm pleased to say it now looks far better than I was expecting. Thanks for the supportive comments and for watching. Have a fantastic day.

That's a great question. I know Massimo sells plow kits for this, and there are companies that make plows that mount onto these. There are lots of videos out there with people using UTVs to plow snow, but I don't know if there are any about the T-Boss 550 specifically. It seems capable, but you may want to consider going up to a bigger engine. Of course it'll always come down to the depth and wetness of the snow, which is different every storm. Unfortunately I just don't have any personal experience with plowing snow in my Massimo. So I can only share what I've noted above. Thanks for watching and for your question.

Yes. This is normal for CVT. The clutch engages when the motor spins up enough to create a centrifugal force, thus causing inward pressure onto the drive belt. So, if your foot is off the gas pedal, the clutch may not be closed enough to make contact with the drive belt that connects it to the engine. This is the same as a snowmobile, if you've had any experience with those. Basically, it takes a while to get used to it and then it doesn't seem so strange anymore. It definitely doesn't feel like your typical car transmission. So keeping that in mind, when I'm descending larger hills and want the engine to assist me, I put it in low gear, and keep my foot on the gas just enough to keep the clutch engaged. Again, takes some getting used to. For day to day use though, I rely on the brakes. They work fine. Give it a few weeks, and you'll get more comfortable with it. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and happy riding. Enjoy your new UTV .

Thanks Dach!

Thanks for that info. And thanks for watching.

13Amp @120V. The portable band saw I show is 10Amp.

At least 5ft 6in wide, 9ft long, and load capacity of at least 1,300 lbs. This thing is far bigger and heavier than it seems. I use a "car hauler" style trailer, with electric brakes, which is 16ft long and has a load capacity of 5,500 lbs. Hopefully that helps for comparison when you see it in my videos. Thanks for watching. Have great day.

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and for the positive comment. Have a fantastic day.

With thousands of wooded acreage surrounding my property, I expect the wildlife won't be going anywhere. They seem to very much enjoy the open areas I've created, as they are frequently there. I have hundreds and hundreds of videos from the trailcams of mostly deer, turkey, etc. So it does take a lot of time and effort to narrow down to the more rare sightings that I think people may enjoy. The bear trying to eat my camera has to be the most amazing thing I've captured so far. Thanks for keeping up with my videos. You're a great support and I really appreciate it. Have a great day Dach.

Thanks for your comment and for watching. 👍 Glad you enjoyed it.

I don't have nearly the bodywork and painting skills that you do, but I'm enjoying seeing progress none the less. Thanks as always for your support. Have a fantastic day.

Wow! $36/roll. That must be good tape. Thanks for the true "pro" tip, unlike my amateur tips. 😉 And thanks for watching even my slightly less exciting videos. Much appreciated. Have a fantastic day.

I've had it filled with clay, with a solid concrete block on top, for a couple yrs now, and that seems to work fine. The slots underneath for pallet folks have been nice too, when I've needed to move the box while I had a different 3pnt implement on my tractor. Thanks for your comment and for watching. Have a fantastic day.

So glad it was helpful. That's the only issue I've had in three and half years. Be sure to go to my website ( twc-projects.net/resources ) for helpful code guide and links to parts. Thanks for the kind words and for watching my channel. Hope you can fix your issue quickly and be back to riding soon.

The brakes could be more powerful, but what I did when riding mountain trails was shift down to low when I knew I had a steep incline. It helps with uphill and downhill control. For 99% of what I use it for, the brakes are plenty adequate. I try to tell folks this is not designed to compete with the machines that cost 2x and are tuned for off-road abusive trail riding. This machine is great for running around your property and helping you get work done, and have a little fun while doing it. Thanks for your support and comments. Have a great day.

Thanks so much for the advice. I'm learning all the time, so your experience is much appreciated. I'm a little behind in my video editing, but I believe I've fixed the issue. However, I did replace the air filter and made sure the radiator, etc. thermal exchange devices were clear of dust and debre build-up. I did not replace the pump since it is such a massive effort, requiring removal of counter weight and a ton of other parts. I figured I'd see how it runs after doing a full flush, replacing the T-stat, and the V-belt, of which I think was the true culprit. It sounds a 1,000 times better, and is staying cool. It was so loose and warn out. Should have replaced it long ago. Everything appears to be working perfectly now. Stay tuned to see the outcome. And keep your experienced advice coming on my future projects. I'll look forward to it. Have a fantastic day. T.

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Needles don't seem to be a problem yet, but the little Maple propeller seeds are collecting. I think I'll need to take a shop vac to get them out. If that continues, I'm not sure how much I gained. Blow out leaves, or stuck out propellers. Thanks for your comment and for watching. Have a great day.

Glad you found it helpful. If you get one of these, you may consider adding a trailer hitch to it. Very helpful. See DIY how-to ( czcams.com/play/PL8T-iSUAEa2QHXJqeFqeHM5vu5Zfq0g8G.html&si=Rk7WBi2XMMDWb7uQ ). Thanks for watching and the positive comment. Pls also consider subscribing, if you haven't already. Have a fantastic day.

It's a good machine. Just needs a little love and some paint. Hope you're doing well..

Congratulations! That's awesome! No, I have only had the one issue with the TPS (throttle position sensor). Other than that, this machine has been golden. Bought it in the fall of 2019, and use it every weekend. Best of luck with yours. Thanks for watching and for your comments. Happy UTVing!

Congratulations! That's awesome! As far as the light bar, unfortunately I didn't record that. But, it was pretty straight forward, requiring one hole to be drilled through plastic for the switch, a screw hole for relay to mount under the hood, and a couple screws holes for light mounts on roof. The rest was fishing wires and zip ties. From this video, and the original 1yr review video, you should be able to see where everything goes. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and for your comments. And enjoy your new toy.. 😀