Again a great job, and I mean on all the Mods you been doing on your BX. For some reason I couldn't leave any comments when I watched them on my iPad. I along with the other folks would love a day in your shop watching and learning from you as you work. I use to think I was good but now maybe just Ok but you my man do outstanding work. I also like how you go over everything as you do it better than when I was in college. Great Work Paul !
Thanks Jerry. I to noticed I can't respond to comments on my iPad. Wonder whats up with that now? I appreciate your kind words on my work. I'm still learning like all of us. Dad would always say, "If it's worth doing then it's worth doing well". Dad is long passed but I still hear him saying that phrase and I strive to live by those words.
iflyhelis Since the update I can't respond to any posts on CZcams with my iPad and I'm not happy about that. It means I have to be in my office on the PC to comment :(
Top notch Paul- I did not know there was an aluminum file-thanks. Do you think you could talk Kathy into doing a vid on how she does the decals- it enhances the look and professionalizes the appearance to the highest level.
Thanks Steve. Kathy appreciates your kind words. Man I've tried to get Kathy to do a video on her work but she hates cameras and is a kind of behind the camera type of gal but I'm not giving up ;)
Mr. Short, you are an engineer, an artist, and a visionary, a very rare combination! I can't wait for your new videos and I watch every one of them multiple times. Please keep up this excellent work, hopefully it will encourage less skilled fabricators like myself to hone their skills. If you have time you should look at the videos of "mrpete222" he is another very skilled and talented man.
Oh you are way to kind lol. Oh yes I've watched "Tubal Cane " Mr.Pete" many times. A great guy and a true master at his trade. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch what we do here and for taking the time to comment on it. It means a lot to use. We got some other ideas for videos so stay tuned. Keep well and stay safe my friend.
Great Job, Looks like came from factory.... Everything does that you make though.. Very important I think about doing something, is do it right 100% another words take pride in what ya working on, and you do that and more.... Thank you Paul for your time and for sharing......
+Cary Hubbard Well I've lived by the saying " excellence is not a skill, it's an attitude" thanks for your kind words on my work. I kid around a lot but take my work very seriously.
Paul by, when I saw you plumb the grapple in the other video I knew it needed a cover desperate like. But what you did there is off the fucking hook. You're an artist man an that's for sure. Afore I came ill I was a ski lift mechanic, millwright, and cat mechanic, and I've met so many people who say "ifn I had his his tools why I'd..." or "must be nice to have alla that spare time anna shop". Those folks watch these videos like it's pornography an well they should cause that's as close as they'll get to ever doing it. You can buy tools, but sure as shit you can't buy talent. I'm still workin through all your videos but this is my favorite so far. I've rewind-ed it about fifty times now for to see my favorite bits. Keep up the good work man cause I for one am loving it!!
snocat Well it's oblivious your heard it all too. I've been bashed to death for showing my work. I've been told that anyone can do it with all the tools and enough time. That being said the vast majority of folks appreciate the videos and I really appreciate your kind words. It encourages me to stay at it but there are times I tell myself it's the last one so thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Glad you liked the guard. Hey a little aluminum, a tig welder and anyone can do it lol. Hope your doing well. Thanks again.
Paul Short Hahaa, I was watchin the video again and realized I wanted to add to the first comment. I learned a great trick from an old German Millwright named Heiner years ago. If you rub down your files with chalk (same stuff the school marms use) it makes em far easier to clean with the brush, especially aluminum which I dealt with alot. Keeps your files cuttin like new forever and I always keep a pack in the drawer to this day. Kathy can pick you up some when she goes to Staples lol. It also seems to act like a lubricant. Funny how I'd never heard of an aluminum file, I love watching these videos, you never know what you'll learn no matter your experience level!
Oh yes... you have done it again. For all us BX owners, it is a blast to watch/learn/dream about mods to our babies. Thanks for taking the time to point out little details and tricks. Truly some gems you have shared.
Thank you my friend. Nice to hear you enjoyed seeing this. I'm uploading a new video now of a new mod that you should consider. It's a long 65 minutes but touches on other stuff as well. Thanks for commenting and I appreciate your kind words.
I had a 3rd function control to my snow blade it was almost $ 800.00 installed. On my bx 2380. Yes kubota is doing wrong there. Should never cost that much.
I was taught in school not to sharp the tungsten with griding disc. So according to what you say, can I sharp the tungsten with brand new disc? Is it only the matter of the steel molecules ?
You were taught right but guys sill do it. Most use a bench grinder dedicated to the tungsten. It's OK if you keep your tungsten pointing up on the grinding wheel and not across when sharpening. The best way Is the way I showed in the video in my opinion.
Paul, I really appreciate your instructional videos, you sir are a treasure trove of useful information plus I love your shop and all the high end equipment you have. Enjoy your Kubota! I am an orange club member myself.
Thanks Dave for your kind words. We started designing more mods and selling them back in January and now the shop is going though a full expansion. It will be basically twice the size as you see it in this video. Some new tooling in the process to be added so stay tuned. Nice to know your here. Thanks for watching.
Paul my dust boots on my BX 25D drive line are bad but my fan is ok can I replace those boots easily with out doing the fan blade. Thanks for the great videos your always giving to us. Keep on keeping on. Also is their a kit to make our front loader a quick release instead of pin release. Thanks Paul.
nice work as usual, cant bash your work, its always a notch over what most people would do. maybe it removed some foot space on the pedal while pushing on it but if you are using the tip of your foot, its all fine! wished I could make things like you do. (in fact, im pretty jalous :) )
Thanks Blast. I might have lost an inch foot space but I needed it to look cleaner lol. I find it comfortable as it is so I'm happy, happy, happy ;) I appreciate your kind thoughts but I bet you could do it to. Just a matter of digging into it my friend. Cheers!
That was an awesome and quick job on the valve cover. I'm in the process of getting the third function valve for my Kubota B7510 and a Quick Attach for the front loader. That is one beautiful BX25-D with more accessories than I have ever seen. Keep up the great work can't wait to see what's next.
Thanks John. Glad you like the BX. Your going to really enjoy your tractor with the 3rd function and the quick attach. Make life so much easier. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for your subscription.
Gotta love that Iron worker. Great job that turned out very well. What is the psi rating for those solenoid valves? I ask because I am trying to design a system for my boat hydraulic steering where I can remotely shut off my main steering valve (the two cylinders are different size so they can't run at the same time) which controls the inboard rudder and open the line to the trolling motor steering ram (outboard). I would like to do it from the steering station without having to run back and change manual three way valves. Gotta go to bed now I have been having a Paul Arama tonight. Catching up on your summers videos. Keep up the good work. I never see the aluminum files in the tool catalogs and they generally know nothing about them. I ran into them many years ago at Boeing Surplus (when it was open) in Seattle. If you are doing aluminum you just can't beat them and they don't clog nearly as much as a bastard.
+Douglas Thompson Don't really know the answer to your solenoid question. That was a kit I bought from Land Pride. I did some mods to it but nothing with the solenoids. Most people don't realize there are aluminum files. They are great. Nice to know you already knew about them. We only have a little over 350 videos so it won't take you long to catch up lol.
Paul as long as you have your health do you think you would ever retire? I love your video's very interesting and informative gives me idea's even if i don't have most of your tools. That Iron Worker is the cats meow in my book!
+Jake Schisler I might slow down in the shop and do other things of interest but to be healthy and not do anything will never happen. The Iron worker is a fantastic tool for sure.
Hi Paul, just wondering whether all of these nice improvements that you have made to the BX25-D is part of your business or is it just for your pleasure. I do have a question as to the third function valve on your BX25-D, is it a WR Long valve that I have been thinking of buying, or some other mfg.
John I do a lot of custom work here at the shop along with everything else such as vehicle repairs, fabrication, machining, restoration.... Just about everything. I don't turn much down lol. As for the 3rd function valve. It's part of a grapple kit I bought from my Kubota dealer and sold under the name Land Pride and that was the only name on it. Nice kit, just needed some tweaking to make it a little better and that's what I did. There's more on our web site at, www.specialtyrepairs.ca
Thanks Mark. That was a prototype we designed about 7 years ago but never ever produced it. That was even before our design and manufacturing business was even started. The part is still going strong on my own personal BX. We don’t have any plans on producing it at this time.
+Roger Evans Just consider which has the best, closest dealer. Sit on each tractor. Try each one if permitted and judge accordingly. I'm sure either brand makes a good machine. Good luck.
Ya it's doable but only when I clean them up lol. there's two big tool boxes in the shop. One is for the tooling for the milling machine and the other larger one is for the hand tools. It must weigh well over a ton.
If it's the blue rubber ones your asking about they are Nitrile gloves. Protects my hands from all the chemicals I'm exposed to. If it's the welding cloves. I use Millers Tigger gloves. Great for tig welding.
Again a great job, and I mean on all the Mods you been doing on your BX. For some reason I couldn't leave any comments when I watched them on my iPad. I along with the other folks would love a day in your shop watching and learning from you as you work. I use to think I was good but now maybe just Ok but you my man do outstanding work. I also like how you go over everything as you do it better than when I was in college. Great Work Paul !
Thanks Jerry. I to noticed I can't respond to comments on my iPad. Wonder whats up with that now? I appreciate your kind words on my work. I'm still learning like all of us. Dad would always say, "If it's worth doing then it's worth doing well". Dad is long passed but I still hear him saying that phrase and I strive to live by those words.
Paul Short CZcams did another update to their software & it is driving me buggy also. Lots of problems just trying to navagate around now.
iflyhelis
Since the update I can't respond to any posts on CZcams with my iPad and I'm not happy about that. It means I have to be in my office on the PC to comment :(
Years ago, you could download a video, not now!
Paul, look really good weld, keep up the good work. 😊😊
The Power of Team Work.
Thanks!
Learned something new about the files, didn't know that! Thank you Sir!
+Jake Schisler
You must mean the files for Aluminum?
yes
+Jake Schisler
I'm surprises to see that so many guys didn't know about them.
Top notch Paul- I did not know there was an aluminum file-thanks. Do you think you could talk Kathy into doing a vid on how she does the decals- it enhances the look and professionalizes the appearance to the highest level.
Thanks Steve. Kathy appreciates your kind words. Man I've tried to get Kathy to do a video on her work but she hates cameras and is a kind of behind the camera type of gal but I'm not giving up ;)
Wow that is beautiful. You are an artist.
Thank you so much 😀
Paul you did a great job I like it.
Thanks.
Mr. Short, you are an engineer, an artist, and a visionary, a very rare combination!
I can't wait for your new videos and I watch every one of them multiple times. Please keep up this excellent work, hopefully it will encourage less skilled fabricators like myself to hone their skills. If you have time you should look at the videos of "mrpete222" he is another very skilled and talented man.
Oh you are way to kind lol. Oh yes I've watched "Tubal Cane " Mr.Pete" many times. A great guy and a true master at his trade. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch what we do here and for taking the time to comment on it. It means a lot to use. We got some other ideas for videos so stay tuned. Keep well and stay safe my friend.
Brilliant job! Which had your skills !
Richard Venables
Thank you very much.
Great Job, Looks like came from factory.... Everything does that you make though.. Very important I think about doing something, is do it right 100% another words take pride in what ya working on, and you do that and more.... Thank you Paul for your time and for sharing......
+Cary Hubbard
Well I've lived by the saying " excellence is not a skill, it's an attitude" thanks for your kind words on my work. I kid around a lot but take my work very seriously.
frigging newfoundland weather but we deal with it anyway. good vid paul
Thanks Cory. Ya we need a sense of humor just to live here ;)
Looks great
Thanks Joe!
1st class Paul.
Love watching a true craftsman work. Got more skill in his fingernail clippings than I have in my whole body.
Thank you Trog. I bet you could do the same. Thanks for watching.
Paul by, when I saw you plumb the grapple in the other video I knew it needed a cover desperate like. But what you did there is off the fucking hook. You're an artist man an that's for sure. Afore I came ill I was a ski lift mechanic, millwright, and cat mechanic, and I've met so many people who say "ifn I had his his tools why I'd..." or "must be nice to have alla that spare time anna shop". Those folks watch these videos like it's pornography an well they should cause that's as close as they'll get to ever doing it. You can buy tools, but sure as shit you can't buy talent. I'm still workin through all your videos but this is my favorite so far. I've rewind-ed it about fifty times now for to see my favorite bits. Keep up the good work man cause I for one am loving it!!
snocat Well it's oblivious your heard it all too. I've been bashed to death for showing my work. I've been told that anyone can do it with all the tools and enough time.
That being said the vast majority of folks appreciate the videos and I really appreciate your kind words. It encourages me to stay at it but there are times I tell myself it's the last one so thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Glad you liked the guard. Hey a little aluminum, a tig welder and anyone can do it lol.
Hope your doing well. Thanks again.
Paul Short Hahaa, I was watchin the video again and realized I wanted to add to the first comment. I learned a great trick from an old German Millwright named Heiner years ago. If you rub down your files with chalk (same stuff the school marms use) it makes em far easier to clean with the brush, especially aluminum which I dealt with alot. Keeps your files cuttin like new forever and I always keep a pack in the drawer to this day. Kathy can pick you up some when she goes to Staples lol. It also seems to act like a lubricant. Funny how I'd never heard of an aluminum file, I love watching these videos, you never know what you'll learn no matter your experience level!
Nice job as usual!!
Thanks Rick!
Oh yes... you have done it again. For all us BX owners, it is a blast to watch/learn/dream about mods to our babies. Thanks for taking the time to point out little details and tricks. Truly some gems you have shared.
Thank you my friend. Nice to hear you enjoyed seeing this. I'm uploading a new video now of a new mod that you should consider. It's a long 65 minutes but touches on other stuff as well. Thanks for commenting and I appreciate your kind words.
I had a 3rd function control to my snow blade it was almost $ 800.00 installed. On my bx 2380. Yes kubota is doing wrong there. Should never cost that much.
I was taught in school not to sharp the tungsten with griding disc. So according to what you say, can I sharp the tungsten with brand new disc? Is it only the matter of the steel molecules ?
You were taught right but guys sill do it. Most use a bench grinder dedicated to the tungsten. It's OK if you keep your tungsten pointing up on the grinding wheel and not across when sharpening. The best way Is the way I showed in the video in my opinion.
Paul, I really appreciate your instructional videos, you sir are a treasure trove of useful information plus I love your shop and all the high end equipment you have. Enjoy your Kubota! I am an orange club member myself.
Thanks Dave for your kind words. We started designing more mods and selling them back in January and now the shop is going though a full expansion. It will be basically twice the size as you see it in this video. Some new tooling in the process to be added so stay tuned. Nice to know your here. Thanks for watching.
Paul my dust boots on my BX 25D drive line are bad but my fan is ok can I replace those boots easily with out doing the fan blade. Thanks for the great videos your always giving to us. Keep on keeping on. Also is their a kit to make our front loader a quick release instead of pin release. Thanks Paul.
nice work as usual, cant bash your work, its always a notch over what most people would do. maybe it removed some foot space on the pedal while pushing on it but if you are using the tip of your foot, its all fine! wished I could make things like you do. (in fact, im pretty jalous :) )
Thanks Blast. I might have lost an inch foot space but I needed it to look cleaner lol. I find it comfortable as it is so I'm happy, happy, happy ;)
I appreciate your kind thoughts but I bet you could do it to. Just a matter of digging into it my friend. Cheers!
That was an awesome and quick job on the valve cover. I'm in the process of getting the third function valve for my Kubota B7510 and a Quick Attach for the front loader. That is one beautiful BX25-D with more accessories than I have ever seen. Keep up the great work can't wait to see what's next.
Thanks John. Glad you like the BX. Your going to really enjoy your tractor with the 3rd function and the quick attach. Make life so much easier. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for your subscription.
Gotta love that Iron worker. Great job that turned out very well. What is the psi rating for those solenoid valves? I ask because I am trying to design a system for my boat hydraulic steering where I can remotely shut off my main steering valve (the two cylinders are different size so they can't run at the same time) which controls the inboard rudder and open the line to the trolling motor steering ram (outboard). I would like to do it from the steering station without having to run back and change manual three way valves. Gotta go to bed now I have been having a Paul Arama tonight. Catching up on your summers videos. Keep up the good work. I never see the aluminum files in the tool catalogs and they generally know nothing about them. I ran into them many years ago at Boeing Surplus (when it was open) in Seattle. If you are doing aluminum you just can't beat them and they don't clog nearly as much as a bastard.
+Douglas Thompson
Don't really know the answer to your solenoid question. That was a kit I bought from Land Pride. I did some mods to it but nothing with the solenoids. Most people don't realize there are aluminum files. They are great. Nice to know you already knew about them. We only have a little over 350 videos so it won't take you long to catch up lol.
Paul as long as you have your health do you think you would ever retire? I love your video's very interesting and informative gives me idea's even if i don't have most of your tools. That Iron Worker is the cats meow in my book!
+Jake Schisler
I might slow down in the shop and do other things of interest but to be healthy and not do anything will never happen. The Iron worker is a fantastic tool for sure.
Outstanding fabrication! Great video again Paul!
Thank you very much!
At-A-Boy Paul!!!
:)
Paul, where you in the Navy?
Nope but have a son in the Army and the another who used to be Navy then went over to Air Force.
smart man!!!!
+Roger Evans
Thank you :)
Paul, its after midnight here and I'm still up watching what your up to in the shop.
Really enjoy and thanks for putting out your videos.
Paul, can you post pics of how you plumbed in your 3rd function valve hydraulics with Backhoe still live . Thank you in advance,Sincerely, RonP
I was wondering did you built the Stihl chainsaw mount? Or did you buy it?
Designed & built it.
Brother, everything you make for your tractor is AWESOME !!! True artist. Thank you for sharing your videos :-)
have you made a can chasher yet for the BX
PAUL: ANOTHER GOOD JOB, LOOKS GREAT !!
amazing creative work paul ..
Thank you. 👍
Hi Paul, just wondering whether all of these nice improvements that you have made to the BX25-D is part of your business or is it just for your pleasure. I do have a question as to the third function valve on your BX25-D, is it a WR Long valve that I have been thinking of buying, or some other mfg.
John I do a lot of custom work here at the shop along with everything else such as vehicle repairs, fabrication, machining, restoration.... Just about everything. I don't turn much down lol. As for the 3rd function valve. It's part of a grapple kit I bought from my Kubota dealer and sold under the name Land Pride and that was the only name on it. Nice kit, just needed some tweaking to make it a little better and that's what I did. There's more on our web site at, www.specialtyrepairs.ca
That tig sounds like you running 250hz
Nice work! Will these work for the L series or is there another style?
Thanks Mark. That was a prototype we designed about 7 years ago but never ever produced it. That was even before our design and manufacturing business was even started. The part is still going strong on my own personal BX. We don’t have any plans on producing it at this time.
have you ever built anything that didn't turn out amazing???
Great job on the cover that you made for the BX25 look nice. keep up the good work its fun to watch and you have good pointers.
Thanks Daniel.
Good job Paul, you are organized my friend,cheers
heinrich albert
Thank you. I try to be. :)
great video Paul, nice mod- very neat but everything still accessible.
Thanks John.
Another great mod, thanks Paul
Thanks Dan
I am getting ready to buy either a kabota or john deer about this size not sure which one to go with
+Roger Evans
Just consider which has the best, closest dealer. Sit on each tractor. Try each one if permitted and judge accordingly. I'm sure either brand makes a good machine. Good luck.
Kubota all the way. No comparison.
hi paul wish I could spend a day in your work shop could learn so much from you th
Well you'd be more than welcome here. Not sure how much you'd learn from me lol
thanks paul only one prob I am in uk lol
paul bugden
Man your only across the pond from me lol
I will have to get the bath tub out and see if it floats
paul bugden
Hey guys have tried the bath tubs here to. Didn't work to well ;(
Paul you did a great job, love it,
Thank you very much.
Great video once again Paul! You think you would ever be able to do like a tool box tour? Show us what all is in your big red tool box. Thanks
Ya it's doable but only when I clean them up lol. there's two big tool boxes in the shop. One is for the tooling for the milling machine and the other larger one is for the hand tools. It must weigh well over a ton.
Good stuff Paul
Thanks bud!
what type of shop gloves do u use
If it's the blue rubber ones your asking about they are Nitrile gloves. Protects my hands from all the chemicals I'm exposed to. If it's the welding cloves. I use Millers Tigger gloves. Great for tig welding.
Paul Short
thank you
sweet as usual , very nice !
Thanks Frank. Much appreciated!
Hi Paul. Great job as always . Can you tell me which video has the filter install on it.