Semi Catastrophic Failure

With the way things go on the farm there is not much that can surprise me.  However, I was awful surprised when I was pushing the manure pile, I felt and heard a curious noise.  Curious is never a good noise to hear around the farm.  With a cringe I backed off from the pile to find the loader tilted off at an angle that was most definitely not normal. 

I can not say that I am overly surprised with how much I push and lift with the the little bugger.  The worst part is that it broke so close to the lift point so I am going to have to sleeve the loader arm internally which is going to be a little tricky.

To make it easier and to beef up both sides at once I pulled the porta-band saw out and chopped the other loader arm so that I can sleeve that side as well.  I need to get the diameter of the loader pipes to make a sleeve on the lathe.  I have not had the time this last week to work on it between work and other projects but I as soon as I can, I will get on the lathe and make the parts I need.

So until I get to working on the lathe the skid steer is just a goofy looking six wheeled buggy with no bucket.  Until next time stay tuned and check back often. 

Antique Shop Finds

In all relationships there is some things that cant be agreed upon but for Allyssia and I stopping at antique shops is something we both enjoy.  Around our area there is a shop that we frequent for the simple fact of its close and the owner is super nice.  While Allyssia was out of town My buddy Spenser came up to visit and we went to the antique shop unsupervised!  Just as some men aren't allowed in a gun shop alone sending me alone to an antique shop can be dangerous.  Spenser left with quite a haul but I left with just a few stoves and a lantern because why not?

 The cute little green stove is just a common Coleman 502 camp stove.  I did not have one of this model so I bought it.  This one also came with the original box and paperwork.  The lantern is also a pretty common lantern from the 80's but it was cheap and had a neat semi frosted globe on it that can also go on other lanterns if I decide that's what I want to do.

This last stove is the coolest piece that I picked up.  The stove is all brass and even tarnished looks spectacular.  Once it is cleaned up it is going to be a magnificent stove.  This particular brand was made in Sweden and burns kerosene instead of white gas.  I lit it up once and man doesn't it burn hot.

Once I have it cleaned and polished I will drop a picture at the end of another blog but for now stay tuned and check back often.