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Russ
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Around the House with RUSS. DIY fix and repair info for the home handyman. Learn how to do everyday stuff around your house.
IronWalls Cobbler Leather Sewing Machine
Unbox and first view of the Ironwalls Cobbler leather sewing machine.
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Overview of our Off Grid House and Solar System
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See what we use to power our off grid house.
Quick and easy Chili
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Chili is simple and quick. Make a batch for a chilly day.
Simple Chocolate Chip Cookies
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These quick and easy tollhouse chocolate chip cookies from frozen dough can be made in 10 minutes from start to eat!
Make Classic French Onion Soup with Russ
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French Onion soup is easy and delicious. Join Russ in cooking a wonderful slow simmer recipe you can make at home.
SimpliPhi Lithium Batteries
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Brand new SimpliPhi batteries unwrapped so you can see how they come straight from the factory.
Parts Storage quick tip
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Make yourself a little storage container from a gallon milk jug for small repair jobs.
Do It Yourself kitchen shelf dividers.
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We tell you how to build a set of dividers for your kitchen shelves.
Yutrax TX159 Tracking Beam ATV Trailer
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Assembly and review of Yutrax TX159 Tracking Beam ATV trailer
Kobalt 80V Cordless Mower Review
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We unbox and do a first mow with the Kobalt 80V cordless Mower.
2 Inch Receiver Hitch onto 2018 Yamaha Kodiak 450
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We show you how to mount the factory 2" receiver hitch onto a 2018 Yamaha Kodiak 450.
Predator Engine from Harbor Freight on Troy Bilt Tiller
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Repower your Troy Bilt tiller with a new Predator engine from Harbor Freight.
Harbor Freight 12 inch Sliding Tilt Chop Saw Review
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Harbor Freight 12 inch Sliding Tilt Chop Saw Review. We show you what you get, how to get it set up, and and do a quick review
2014 Chevy Spark Rear Shock Replace
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We show you how to replace the rear shocks on your Chevy Spark.
80V Kobalt Cordless String Trimmer Review
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Complete review of the Kobalt 80V cordless string trimmer. We show you what is included, how to assemble it from out of the box, and just how well this cordless trimmer will cut.
Set the temp of your electric hot water heater for savings and safety.
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Set the temp of your electric hot water heater for savings and safety.
what if we have to upgrad to stablity for this car witch is better shoke abosber?
It looks dangerous. I'm glad that he, at least, is going to build a base. It sounds like he is going to make his own new machine. I guess for UA-cam? Otherwise, I'd say he wasted his money. I can't get over those wobbly legs!
You don't need a puller for the pulley it slids right off easily
Nice video.
good video, made it fast and easy, thanks
Good Call on the Anti-seize. Man I had fighting rusted bolts that could have been coated.
Mine arrived last week. I agree, not in too bad shape and not very oily. Did not need much to get it going. The included thread is no good - get bonded nylon thread instead. Clean up and sand smooth the bobbin case and shuttle, lubricate a little. Needed to drop the needle bar by 2mm to reliably catch the bobbin thread but it works after not too much messing around. Not a bad deal for a machine that needs to be fabricated for $30 to be sold retail for about $120.
Russ, what happened? No improvements?
I just acquired this old model for free. Still has the original Tecumseh 6 HP engine. I replaced the head gasket ,changed the oil and tinkered with the carb for a while. Well this baby now runs like new. Built like a brick outhouse.
These are great tillers. Love mine.
I am so thankful for this video!! I do appreciate the fact that you are just winging it with what you’ve got already. I hope you have more Chevy spark videos I can watch. Because I much prefer to do the simple car work myself. 15 out of 10. Keep doing what your doing!
Thanks for the comment
I'm thinking about repowering a chipper/shredder. That should be **easier** that this swap, so, thanks for the encouragement.
You still like the trailer? Is it holding up? And what is the width inside the trailer?
The trailer is great I have run it hard for 2 years now and it is only tough I mostly use it to haul firewood and rocks.
My oiler is not working, coming out of the hole slowly but none goes to the bar or chain. Do you have this problem?
Your bar may be plugged. Take it off and clean the groove. I use very thin bar oil. Works good.
Very good advise thanks
Good video!
Thank you for the video
Great looking chili Russ
This is a great basic recipe that can be tweaked to your preferences. Hope you like.
Just so you know ironwalls is garbage I bought it and can’t even use it they have some explaining to do
Have you ever used that type of machine before? Maybe you installed it wrong.
Thanks
Glad it helped.
thanks alot
Glad to help.
Good vid
Great job Russ on the video and general mechanical skills to explain it. As a 70 yr old that grew up in a lawnmower shop, let me share a few tidbits with you (1) I own a 1973 Troy Bilt Horse Model I ; Serial# 76613, that has original 6HP Tecumseh HH60 - 105080E Ser# 3309R that looks just like yours so I know a bit about them. (2) Several of your viewers mentioned disconnecting the "low-oil" warning wire. Allow me to mention a paragraph in both the original manual, and Edition 3 (1989) where they warn users about when tilling uphill, to pay close attention. On level ground tilling 10"deep, the bottom of engine can be 30° from horizontal or flat - and add another 15° of hill and now engine is tilted back at 45°-degree angle. The oil splasher on that engine was not designed to operate at that much of an extreme, so limit amount of time and make sure oil level is full. I don't suspect the Predator engine you used is designed for that either. It’s why newer 20-25hp lawn tractor now have a “pressurized” oiling system. (3) One gent was talking about not breaking ground - another offered good advice of taking 1-2” first pass or that machine will literally jump out of your hands. I wish there was a way to attach photos to this comment section.
Thanks for your comments which are spot on. I have had no problems at all with my new engine on the Troy Bilt. Just tilled for the 3rd year and it still starts right up 1 or 2 pulls. Amazing. I find plenty of power. I also run good synthetic oil and keep it full. I consider it to be an excellent engine swap. Keep on tillin.
Great video - precise and to the point. I'm having issues with my Try-Bilt and will probably need to swap out the engine too - thx
2 years later mine still starts easy and runs great. Plenty of power.
Beautifull ! Maybe a long and thin stick to clean the PV 's from the ground and a little ventilated shed for the generator ? Thanks for sharing . PS. Regards to the little girls and protect them well against M. Fox . Bye
Super professional
Hey Russ - Thanks for the video. I used it yesterday to guide me through repowering my Troy Bilt Horse with the same Predator engine. Job went well. And thanks to the other comments regarding the oil pressure cut off wiring, I was prepared when it happened to me during the test run. Thanks again for taking the time, much appreciated.
I have all 5 of the kobalt 80 volt tools, they work very well and last a long time , I am very happy with all of them
I agree. Thanks.
"What we have here" .... I thought he was going to say "a failure to communicate" a'la Cool Hand Luke.
Thanks for a good smile.
I had to cut a bunch of balsa wood logs and the chain went dull after half an hour. even though the battery is out it's good to touch the blade to the ground to prevent capacative discharge
Could be the oiler. Mine is not working. It's going wear out the bar and chain much faster.
Please talk about the line feeding. Is it automatic, or how does that work?
Feeding is automatic and works quite well. Refilling the string I have problems with but have always finally got it.
Wow impressive, and my hat off to your wife as well.
She is quite a girl!
What is happening? Can't find any KOBALT 80V Chain Saws for sale?
I think they're abandoning the 80V stuff. Bought my chainsaw about 8 months ago, now it's out of production and warranty is useless to get it fixed. BTW parts are not available with any of the Kobalt 80V stuff, good luck with that.
@@kimchee94112 - I finally purchased the Kobalt 80 volt chain saw. And just now bought the 80 volt kobalt mower. Both work great.
*This saw does exactly what I'd hoped The 9" size, 🌻 **allabout.wiki/DECKER** weight, & ease of use are right on for me. I decided to power up my gas chainsaw on a 20 yr old, 12" diam burford stump because I didn't want to overtax the 20V, but the 20V was perfect for cutting a bunch of 4" branches into firewood. That's what I wanted: an "easy" chainsaw for light duty (too big for a lopper) on my 1/2 acre woodsy property.*
*Excellent trimmer 🌱 **allabout.wiki/Kobalt-40** perfect for any size garden, reliable,. no issues with it. Only criticism is they should of designed it with a shoulder strap for easier use*
Great to hear.
Now review the KOBALT 80v 5.0ah battery 18 in chainsaw.
Recently bought the 5ah battery and it works great.
@@DrDIYporsche - Finally got my KOBALT 80V Chain saw with a 6ah battery. I love it. I have yet to have to stop work to recharge. Here in La. the temp stays too hot for me to work very long in the heat. Now we have Hurricane Ida coming right over my property on Monday. That will mean a lot more clearing of downed trees
@@genemetz1945 Glad you like it. Hope Ida goes easy on you all.
What size bolts did you use? I just bought the same hitch and it didn't come with any. Alternatively, do you have the Yamaha part number?
Thanks for the review without music during the entire video. Everyone is obsessed with music which totally ruins the feel you get for the product. It’s nice to see the saw in the wild so to speak.
1:30 my dude lol. If all else fails then grab the instructions 👊😂
How long ,min. Did the saw cut?
My WH is set at about 135 degrees. I like the water to be pretty hot for sore muscles. Will this temperature setting damage my water heater? Trying to get the most life out of my WH and so far she has been good to me🤣
Shouldn't be a problem at all.
cool
Hello I just got a used 2014 yesterday to find out the mileage is 193000 should I take it back it make a lot of noise inside but quiet outside while driving
Run it.
Good work Russ. Love the independant spirit !. We run off grid our cottage (home) and two rental villas on outback equipment and lithium storage too. Bit more sun down here in the U.S.V.I. but you sure have some nice woods up there. If you ever need a break from the snow shovelling, check us out at :joyoflifevilla.com. Keep up the good work and get yourself that extra 4000 watts.
we goes OFF GRID because ON GRID services are owned by demons!
Solid review! Thanks 🍺
VERY, VERY interesting. You have alot to keep you busy. I spend all my time watching these videos, lol.
In my opinion , If one is going to explain solar systems to people , I feel the first step would be to explain their usage and conversion . another words replacing the electric hot water heater with a propane hot water heater. And replace their electric 220 ac submersable well pump with a 48 volt dc pump . and so on . Most people build their solar systems a lot bigger than they need to ! With just a few changes , you end up only needing half the system. Just food for thought.
The manufacturer does not support stacking these SW units, also You would have better efficiency with a 48 volt system . I run Aims inverter/charger , In my opinion , there the best you can get, there the most dependable , there a low frequency inverter, And they have every option you could possibly need for any install . I wouldn't consider anything but a low frequency inverter , for obvious reasons.
Unless I'm missing something , that's not true at all ! I am completely off the grid and have had a secondary solar system for years. My system is made up of different brands . I took what I felt in my opinion was the best piece of equipment from each company and made my own system and its been working great for years now. So yes , you absolutely can use different brand names , you are not committed to just one when you start building a system. I don't know why , or what would make you say something like that .....
Thanks, very informative. The hot water heating by evacuated tubes, I was of the notion that current ideas favour pv electric water heating. I'm going that route, as it appears less complicated. I do know the evac tubes are about 95% efficient which is a great incentive.