Thanks! I hope they'll make it... a few are definitely still alive, but I'm hoping the warm weather moving in this week will encourage them all to come back.
Evening Joe! Lots packed into this episode. But hey!! What about baby Soslick? No update? You have to get a little bit of that sunshine into your updates. LOL! Before you know it, we'll be seeing her operating that tractor. :)). The Soslick homestead is shaping up. All the best to you , and mom and baby Soslick. Cheers!
Hi just stopped by to check out your channel i like it you are funny . just subscribed keep on putout great videos .The kubota tractors are great you can do a lot of work with them
Bench grinders are evil. I always step to the side when turning it on in case a stone had cracked since the last time it was used. Unless a blade has significant damage I use a hand file. If it needs more than that I feel much more comfortable with an 80 grit flap disk on the hand grinder. You have to be careful not to heat the blade too much - if it changes color the properties of the metal will be altered. Too sharp and the blade edge will just roll over after the first mow. Some actually file the cutting edge putting a 1/64" flat "nose" on the blade, although I haven't tried that myself.
Agreed, the bench grinder is much more of a specialty tool in my opinion and is way overkill for grass blades. I've read the same about flattening out the edge, as it makes it less brittle or prone to damage. And I agree with that as well... these blades spin so fast, there is no need to have a knife-edge. Additionally, the blades are like $10 a piece new so if I get 2 - 3 seasons from them before replacing them, I'm fine with that. If they are damaged enough to need a bench grinder... it's definitely time to replace!
Oh she's around, always around... I usually do my work and make videos while she sleeps or while family watches her, so she isn't always available for a cameo :)
I need your barber!! LOL The mulching looks good. I hope the trees are alright! Have a great week Joe!!
Thanks! I hope they'll make it... a few are definitely still alive, but I'm hoping the warm weather moving in this week will encourage them all to come back.
Your a busy man on your homestead. Time to plant those seedlings!
Hoping to make it happen this weekend, thanks!
Evening Joe! Lots packed into this episode. But hey!! What about baby Soslick? No update? You have to get a little bit of that sunshine into your updates. LOL! Before you know it, we'll be seeing her operating that tractor. :)). The Soslick homestead is shaping up. All the best to you , and mom and baby Soslick. Cheers!
Thanks GP!
Hi just stopped by to check out your channel i like it you are funny . just subscribed keep on putout great videos .The kubota tractors are great you can do a lot of work with them
Thanks for watching!
Plant cherry 🍒 joe👌🏻
Working on it :)
Bench grinders are evil. I always step to the side when turning it on in case a stone had cracked since the last time it was used. Unless a blade has significant damage I use a hand file. If it needs more than that I feel much more comfortable with an 80 grit flap disk on the hand grinder. You have to be careful not to heat the blade too much - if it changes color the properties of the metal will be altered. Too sharp and the blade edge will just roll over after the first mow. Some actually file the cutting edge putting a 1/64" flat "nose" on the blade, although I haven't tried that myself.
Agreed, the bench grinder is much more of a specialty tool in my opinion and is way overkill for grass blades. I've read the same about flattening out the edge, as it makes it less brittle or prone to damage. And I agree with that as well... these blades spin so fast, there is no need to have a knife-edge. Additionally, the blades are like $10 a piece new so if I get 2 - 3 seasons from them before replacing them, I'm fine with that. If they are damaged enough to need a bench grinder... it's definitely time to replace!
Where is your baby joe?
Oh she's around, always around... I usually do my work and make videos while she sleeps or while family watches her, so she isn't always available for a cameo :)