#flex-dev Logs

Jul 13 2025

04:53 AM JT-Cave: morning
05:42 AM JT-Cave: 72-91f 80% chance for t storms today
05:52 AM Tom_L: morning
05:57 AM Tom_L: 68-88
07:20 AM JT-Shop: doesn't feel terrible outside this mornig
08:28 AM rdtsc_ is now known as rdtsc
08:29 AM rdtsc is now known as rdtsc_
08:30 AM * JT-Shop takes 5 before attempting to cut the grass for the second time this year
08:54 AM Tom_L: have fun
08:55 AM Tom_L: too wet here for that
09:16 AM JT-Shop: one area maybe 4" high, one about 8" and one about 2' high
09:18 AM Tom_L: i generally try to sharpen the blades every other mowing
09:18 AM Tom_L: so it doesn't look 'hacked'
09:19 AM JT-Shop: mine are carbide tipped
09:21 AM Tom_L: i'm sure that helps
09:29 AM JT-Shop: my main objective is to keep the jungle back
09:51 AM JT-Shop: so the zero turn has 20 hours on the clock
09:53 AM Tom_L: how many hours between services?
09:54 AM JT-Shop: I just change the oil every year
09:54 AM Tom_L: same here
09:55 AM Tom_L: this mower is going on ~35yrs i think
09:55 AM Tom_L: engine isn't available anymore
09:56 AM JT-Shop: when I can remember
09:56 AM JT-Shop: bought this one july 2020
09:58 AM Tom_L: i got a couple new blades for mine 2-3 yrs ago
09:58 AM Tom_L: they were getting pretty worn
09:58 AM Tom_L: i keep a spare ready so i can swap them and sharpen it later
09:58 AM JT-Shop: I've never looked at mine
09:59 AM Tom_L: the screw on lift tips were about worn off
10:05 AM JT-Shop: mulching blades?
10:06 AM Tom_L: i have a mulching blade for it but don't use it. these are regular blades you can add lift tips to
10:07 AM Tom_L: really helps when it's tall or damp for bagging
10:07 AM JT-Shop: ah
10:09 AM Tom_L: https://i5.walmartimages.com/seo/Snapper-21-High-Lift-Blade-High-Lift-Kit-Combo-Part-2007-910-Made-in-USA_4b557ad8-902e-4d58-a14e-56c40427100c.14aeecc9c328d2c319039edcd181c0de.png
10:10 AM Tom_L: i cnc'd a pair of tips a while back from some old edger blades
10:12 AM Tom_L: really helps in the fall when the leaves are falling
10:12 AM JT-Shop: I bet if you sling one of those off it will be a wild time
10:12 AM Tom_L: probably
10:12 AM Tom_L: never been a problem yet
10:18 AM JT-Shop: looks like I can just get the zero turn on the lift
10:18 AM Tom_L: that's good
10:19 AM Tom_L: lots easier to service
10:19 AM JT-Shop: probably make a plywood bit to span for the front wheels so they can swivel when I take it off
10:20 AM JT-Shop: still have not figured out why the hoe won't turn over...
10:21 AM Tom_L: no warning signs prior?
10:21 AM JT-Shop: no
10:22 AM Tom_L: some critter chew on the wires...
10:24 AM Tom_L: i have a button switch i used to use from the battery to the solonoid to check that
10:25 AM Tom_L: clip on ends
10:26 AM Tom_L: https://b2b.snapon.com/productDetails/742110/2/885185
10:26 AM Tom_L: not for that price though :)
10:40 AM JT-Shop: I have push buttons and clips
10:40 AM Tom_L: if that works it's between the solonoid & switch
10:40 AM JT-Shop: been clearing out that side of the hoe so I can get to the starter
10:40 AM Tom_L: i assume you checked power to the switch before you replaced it
10:55 AM JT-Shop: nap time here
11:00 AM Tom_L: working on loose ends when my partner retires at the end of the month
01:02 PM JT-Shop: you going to keep the business going?
01:03 PM Tom_L: for a while
01:29 PM * JT-Shop has weed whacked his way to the hoe starter... time for a break
02:07 PM JT-Shop: looks like it might be the solenoid
02:09 PM Tom_L: mounted on the starter or elsewhere?
02:09 PM JT-Shop: yup on the starter
02:10 PM JT-Shop: I've changed it before I think
02:15 PM JT-Shop: https://www.amazon.com/RAREELECTRICAL-STARTER-SOLENOID-COMPATIBLE-TRACTOR/dp/B013V9K2HW
02:22 PM JT-Shop: hmm, I keep way too much stuff... while looking on the shelves I see a 4 wheel drive actuator for my long gone 02 cheby truck lol
02:44 PM Tom_L: i find it hard to part with things that may be useful later
02:44 PM Tom_L: i just don't know how later...
02:45 PM JT-Shop: I have no clue why I saved that used part lol
02:45 PM Tom_L: i had an s10 starter i've kept for years i finally ditched
02:45 PM Tom_L: do you have to pull the starter to change that?
02:57 PM JT-Shop: no, it comes right off