Recent content by Tool_Maker_Tim

The Cub is a 50" cut, and the JD is a 42" cut. Additionally, the cub is rated as a 23 (tired) HP, and the JD is an 18 HP. Both are V-twins.

I, by nature, am a kinesthetic learner. A kinesthetic learner is someone who learns best through physical activity and hands-on experiences. Keeping that in mind, the only way that I know to improve on my grinding skills is to grind something......a lot! It's the same way a musician gets to...

Sir! You are both a gentleman & a scholar - you flatter me. I'm not sure about all that, and I only offer praise when it is deserved. Otherwise, I have been accused of being an acerbic *** (I thought only my wife knew me that well)! I do appreciate your kind and thoughtful responses. As for my...

A well-considered and intelligent response, sir! I tip my hat to you! "The operator of the mower might like to compare the cost of sharpening (labour/time & accelerated loss of blade material) with the cost of additional fuel consumed by blunt blades - the sharpening will cost more." I would...

Hey gbrewer, take a look at this one It looks pretty cool (at least on the screen)...

"Sorry Stevestd - no idea how Took MakerTims name got attached to your words" Tool Maker Tim served a four-year apprenticeship and has forty-plus years of experience as a Tool Maker, friend. So Skippy, now you know! "You only have to worry about blade balance, when you damage the blade OR...

For sharpening a mower blade, I have started using flap grinding wheels, and there's nothing that removes as much material as fast as a flap wheel.

First, let me say that I'm a tremendous Tecumseh fan. For better or worse, they are one of my favorite brands to tinker with. I have them in most sizes and HP ranges. a rather common issue with most of them is a sticking carb float. if your leak is coming out of the breather, then that would be...

She said my "little" secret would be safe with her!

Good point ILENGINE. I can't tell you how many machines Ithat have looked up, trying to find the location of those numbers, only to discover they are in the stated location EXCEPT for my particular piece of equipment! This is a good starting point though. Thanks for the tip!

I also have a yard full of string trimmers that I am repairing to sell. I too dump the old fuel, replace the spark plug, air and fuel filters, and (before I remove and clean the carb) I try and see if they will turn over (hope springs eternal) The main function of a department store string...

You are missing the one speck of hope contained in the story: "Home Handyman" realized that he had a problem when he couldn't find a section in his owner's manual covering the Mow/Rototiller function for his model of push mower!

Possibly, unless the grass fights back! Also, should you decide to squeeze one more season out of those vintage "Blades" resist the urge to torque them down!

This is too late to help you barely handy, but it might help others in your or similar situations: Find Your Utility Engine Model Number: https://www.briggsandstratton.com/na/en_us/support/videos/browse/how-to-find-your-utility-engine-model-number.html

Star Tech; I just came across your answers to Tiger Small's problem, As you might have guessed by my screen name, I'm an old retired Tool Maker (aka slow Machinist) and I want to compliment your sage advice, accurate information (Drawings w/dimensions, Charts, etc.} which is all very easy to...