wuvvum Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Nah, mower racing is going to become a new FOD activity. chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 11 hours ago, mat_the_cat said: Does this mean your old ride-on will be for sale, or is that a silly question? The reason I needed to take some action is the bearing that supports the cutting blade on the 8HP is on its last legs and allows the blade to tilt and dig into the ground. The 8HP 30inch cut was never quite big enough so I bought the 13HP 36 inch machine, but the steering on the 13HP seems quite heavy and I feel that it might be good to repair the 8HP and use it for going round the trees. Also with these old mower it is good to have a reserve and hopefully one will work when you need it! RichardK and richardmorris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat_the_cat Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 15 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said: Also with these old mower it is good to have a reserve and hopefully one will work when you need it! How did I know you were going to say that!? I keep toying with the idea of a ride-on to replace the Haytor Condor; trouble is to get any significant advantage I'd need to go bigger than 8hp and 30". And then, given the rough terrain I'd probably end up getting it stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 @mat_the_cat I still need you to complete our Haytor Condor cylinder machine so we fine cut the camping field for the guys! The rabbits have created holes and mounds and with the Westfield 8HP I have fallen in a few time and was stuck. I have a water/sand filled roller 1005mm roller and this year must use it before the ground gets too hard. Floatylight, mat_the_cat, RichardK and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 18 hours ago, wuvvum said: Nah, mower racing is going to become a new FOD activity. We need to practise for the Wisborough Green 12-hour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coprolalia Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, chaseracer said: We need to practise for the Wisborough Green 12-hour... You rang? Have BLMRA lawnmower racing experience (see my asylum thread), will travel. @Six-cylinder, in all seriousness, I have an incredibly rare but ropey 1970s mower (a Bartrop Greenfield) sat in my garden. It was waiting to be built into the next racer, but could bring it to FoD, and actually make an appearance for once. chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 22 minutes ago, Coprolalia said: You rang? Have BLMRA lawnmower racing experience (see my asylum thread), will travel. @Six-cylinder, in all seriousness, I have an incredibly rare but ropey 1970s mower (a Bartrop Greenfield) sat in my garden. It was waiting to be built into the next racer, but could bring it to FoD, and actually make an appearance for once. We would love to see you and your Bartrop Greenfield at the FoD. Racing concerns me because of people getting hurt. I had to look it up, is it Australian? Does it look like this? RichardK and Coprolalia 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said: Racing concerns me because of people getting hurt. With a top speed of 5.8mph I would imagine the potential for serious injury is fairly slight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 minute ago, wuvvum said: With a top speed of 5.8mph I would imagine the potential for serious injury is fairly slight... From last discussions I think the possibility of any injury is a concern relating to future liabilities. I had a serious cut on a finger at the FOD a few years ago that was entirely my fault and has completely healed but may still sue! You get the drift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, richardmorris said: From last discussions I think the possibility of any injury is a concern relating to future liabilities. I had a serious cut on a finger at the FOD a few years ago that was entirely my fault and has completely healed but may still sue! You get the drift. We can't get insurance for the activities that take place at the FoD so you need to take care and make any insurance arrangements for yourself you deem necessary. richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said: We can't get insurance for the activities that take place at the FoD so you need to take care and make any insurance arrangements for yourself you deem necessary. How about a sign saying “ enter at your own risk”? the bear traps are there simply for your protection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 Just now, richardmorris said: How about a sign saying “ enter at your own risk”? I do send that message out with new joining instructions. richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Just now, Six-cylinder said: I do send that message out with new joining instructions. I think adults are fine, and children brought along just need to be made aware of machinery and moving blades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 minute ago, richardmorris said: I think adults are fine, and children brought along just need to be made aware of machinery and moving blades. Mind you, I speak as someone who had to call an ambulance to a 2cv club barbecue! Longbridge Apologist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Six-cylinder said: I do send that message out with new joining instructions. mind you this has as much to do with 98 octane cider as anything else🤣 mitsisigma01, LightBulbFun, wuvvum and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat_the_cat Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 3 hours ago, richardmorris said: I had a serious cut on a finger at the FOD a few years ago Many mornings at the FOD I've woken up with a headache - how do I make a claim? beko1987 and mitsisigma01 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 12 hours ago, richardmorris said: How about a sign saying “ enter at your own risk”? the bear traps are there simply for your protection! Richard - you clumsy you cannot enter would be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 10 hours ago, mat_the_cat said: Many mornings at the FOD I've woken up with a headache - how do I make a claim? The medicinal alcohol is usually still out on a table somewhere. Claim yours before it's all gone! mat_the_cat, davidfowler2000, beko1987 and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 On 1/26/2022 at 8:43 PM, richardmorris said: From last discussions I think the possibility of any injury is a concern relating to future liabilities. I had a serious cut on a finger at the FOD a few years ago that was entirely my fault and has completely healed but may still sue! You get the drift. you nearly had bits fall off drift obvs you didnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 I want to roll the camping paddock and orchard at the FoD and sometime ago bought a tow along large garden roller. It is loosely assembled but needs tightening up and the 80kg of dried sand poured into it I bought. Also we need to set up a tow pin to connect it to the new 13HP mower. It maybe 80kg of sand is not enough but we need to test it to see. Then some round and round on the mower pulling the roller. The weather for the next week does not look too bad so I am thinking we could make a start. I am looking for a volunteer (s) to work on this project with me? Dyslexic Viking, Snake Charmer, LightBulbFun and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 I've got the kids this weekend coming and no real plan for doing anything else yet if that helps? Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 hour ago, beko1987 said: I've got the kids this weekend coming and no real plan for doing anything else yet if that helps? Yes that would be great. Forecast is 8°C and sunny Saturday and 10°C and cloudy Sunday. beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Ha, Eva had a positive lft half an hour ago... I have to downgrade my enthusiasm to who knows, maybe? 🙄😥 AnnoyingPentium, Mrs6C, richardmorris and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 I am free , I think. I need a break. Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowsilver Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 I am busy this coming weekend but free any other day this week. The weather looks OK for the next three days but a bit chillier on Friday. If you think it is a job that you and I can do with no additional manpower I could come over one afternoon and at least we could make a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 3 hours ago, Slowsilver said: I am busy this coming weekend but free any other day this week. The weather looks OK for the next three days but a bit chillier on Friday. If you think it is a job that you and I can do with no additional manpower I could come over one afternoon and at least we could make a start. That would be good as it would not surprise me if we needed to get parts and that would be easier midweek. Wednesday? The photo is today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Hang on that's not how these things work, you can't start a FoD job by assessing the situation and parts required 😡 Just not proper The correct way is to start looking at 10am on a Sunday, find the 2 or 3 simple parts required but unavailable at 10.05am on a Sunday, do one task with available parts then call the rest of the day off and drink tea... mat_the_cat, wuvvum, chaseracer and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 It lovely to have “Black Beauty” back yesterday and rare “Hi Ho Silver” is also on the drive. beko1987, wuvvum, Andyrew and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 sooo wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said: I it lovely to have “Black Beauty” back yesterday and rare “Hi Ho Silver” is also on the drive. that makes me think, you need to get a Ford Falcon (preferably AU) Hearse, Limousine, or black painted Wagon and name it Black betty Mrs6C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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