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Yes, this is beating up on the tractor a bit. Normally I'd take more time to loosen the roots by digging or loosening the dirt in front of the tree, but I wanted to show you what the tractor can do and not just make a 30 minute video of me digging around in the woods. I thought action would be more appreciated.
Doing some work with my Kubota B2650 ripping out trees clearing the woods. I've also used the tractor to cut 1/4 mile+ of trails & spread wood chips on them, snowblow the driveway, grade the road with the backblade, lift heavy stuff with the pallet forks (such as the bed of my truck when I needed to remove it), haul lots of water down to the fire pit / orchard, dragging trees and stumps, etc ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29V1ut5e_aA
Replacement of the rear shocks / struts on a 2007 ford focus. My other video has some basic troubleshooting. About halfway through is a link to an extremely handy product, http://www.handfuloftranquility.com/blog/driver
The total cost here was $75 for both shocks. Had the factory replacements been available, those are about $22 each. I have no idea what it would cost to take it in, but that is more hassle than just doing it myself.
It took me just over an hour to do one side, but I strongly believe if you have your tools set up, and have a pair of channel locks to grip the top of the strut, you can have each side done in under a half hour. With air tools and floor jacks that would probably be under 15 minutes.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdFdjErqwcQ
A high level overlook of the canning equipment I use for canning and my thoughts on the items (mirro, presto, and other pressure canners / pressure cookers)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOU_dD3-30Q
Here I am checking the rear shocks prior to replacement on my 2007 Ford Focus ZX3 hatchback. The next video will be actually changing the shocks / struts.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viEVBit40xE
Here is a quick video on how to pressure can dry pinto beans. For more detailed information, please visit my blog at http://www.handfuloftranquility.com
The soaked beans will almost double in volume, but not quite. Here 4 cups made 3 and 1/2 quart jars and would make 7 pints. For a full 23 quart canner load you can fit about 14-16 pint jars and you would need about 8-10 cups of dry beans.
The time is 75 minutes for pints and 90 minutes for quarts. If you are under 1000' altitude you can use the 10lb weight on your weighted gauge canner, and above 1000' (up to around 7000' or so I think) and you use the 15lb weight. I pretty much always use the 15lb weight even though I could use the 10lb weight at my altitude. The only time I change is if I didn't care for the texture of what I cooked and I thought less temperature could help it out.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar_6lmH3W1s
*Turn on subtitles for commentary *
Better audio, less fast forward, and I hit triple digits this trip (and may have melted my new-to-me a/v gear on its maiden voyage).
List of gear in the video:
Food and cooking :
Pot grip: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BISDHQC/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_SD0XBS9S1KWZZN3F7681?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ml2&tag=handfoftranq-20
Coffee mug : https://amzn.to/3i0wAA7
Coffee maker to nest in mug : https://amzn.to/3w03gC8
Titanium 2l pot : https://amzn.to/3I6nX1L
The 2l pot I probably would get instead (better ability to pour), but I'd probably even get the 2.9L version) : https://amzn.to/3MVtY54
Titanium plate (sm): https://amzn.to/3I5Q1lK
Titanium plate (lg): https://amzn.to/3MMuEcC
Ultralight fork (as part of a set) : https://amzn.to/3tRCx89
Titanium foon: https://amzn.to/3i0Fvl4
Long handled titanium spoon: https://amzn.to/3wRKBJj
Spice bottle (BTW, hard to open) : https://amzn.to/34FzeZe
4oz bottle for oil: https://amzn.to/3IE3mSD
Sleeping gear:
Cot : https://amzn.to/3wDJD32
Warmer weather (spring) bag: https://amzn.to/36voI7B
Nalgene (hot water bottle is a lifesaver in cold weather!) : https://amzn.to/3uqtjQF
Other Gear:
Mora knife with ferro rod : https://amzn.to/3Npjg79
Cnoc Vecto water bag : https://amzn.to/3Lh4ygm
Sawyer squeeze water filter: https://amzn.to/3DbOl9o
CO alarm : https://amzn.to/3t4dnnt
Chainsaw : https://amzn.to/3tV47RM
Hand saw : https://amzn.to/3MH0uro
1/8" closed cell foam floor pad: https://amzn.to/3DdhMYH
Sled : https://amzn.to/3wE46oA
Shelter:
Tent : Seek Outside LBO (Lil bug out) in BTB (base tarp base) configuration, currently not on website due to supply chain shortage on the zipper
Stove (keep in mind glass front and baffle are my mods) : https://seekoutside.com/extra-large-titanium-wood-stove-stovepipe/
Hunting implement:
22 Hornet / 410 hunting implement: http://tpsarms.com/m6takedown.aspx
Links to Amazon are affiliate links where I will make a small commision (at no cost to you!) if you make a purchase within 24 hours of clicking my link. If you enjoyed this video this is an easy way to show some support with minimal effort and at no cost to you.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hepFVh4a5vE
List of gear in the video:
Tripod / selfie stick: https://amzn.to/3AeaWC3
Food and cooking :
Titanium 900mL french press pot (keep in mind my frustrations!):
https://amzn.to/3MQIBXr
Titanium plate (sm): https://amzn.to/3I5Q1lK
Titanium foon: https://amzn.to/3i0Fvl4
Spice bottle (BTW, hard to open) : https://amzn.to/34FzeZe
4oz bottle for oil: https://amzn.to/3IE3mSD
Sleeping gear:
Warmer weather (spring) bag: https://amzn.to/36voI7B
Other Gear:
USB bulb for lighting for video (recommended!):https://amzn.to/3seNxvY
USB string lights: https://amzn.to/3sdvztH
Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3TnYreM
Mora knife with ferro rod : https://amzn.to/3Npjg79
Cnoc Vecto water bag : https://amzn.to/3Lh4ygm
Sawyer squeeze water filter: https://amzn.to/3DbOl9o
Tent : Seek Outside LBO (Lil bug out) in BTB (base tarp base) configuration, currently not on website due to supply chain shortage on the zipper
Stove (keep in mind glass front and baffle are my mods) : https://seekoutside.com/extra-large-titanium-wood-stove-stovepipe/
Patreon info if interested (will go to additional gear to support more videos) :
https://www.patreon.com/handfuloftranquility
Links to Amazon are affiliate links where I will make a small commision (at no cost to you!) if you make a purchase within 24 hours of clicking my link. If you enjoyed this video this is an easy way to show some support with minimal effort and at no cost to you.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnDOZNTAxLE
The video is also embedded here, but with other content such as getting your garden started indoors. http://handfuloftranquility.com/blog/2014/03/22/garden-update-video-and-blog-post/
A quick video on raspberry pruning.
This raspberry garden started off as 13 plants about 4 or 5 years ago and is now over 100. Raspberries are great, they grow like weeds, multiply like rabbits, and come back year after year with minimal care! I highly recommend buying a few, maybe 5 or so, no more than 10 because they WILL multiply if they live.
This video I had a short time to make and it was my first try on new editing software (a trial of Sony Movie Studio Platinum). Yes, it is a bit rough around the edges and probably seems a bit like a rush job.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OoU5E-H2NU
Cut the top off of a soda bottle for a quick improvised funnel for filling spice bottles. Do not use this with hot liquids, this plastic starts around 180 or so.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mey2r1omz2k
Find additional information in the blog post located at http://handfuloftranquility.com/blog/2013/12/07/winter-car-kit
I put this kit together with some input from my 5 year old son (a great critical thinking exercise, and he did great!)
Items not shown in the video but are in my car:
-Heavy duty collapsible shovel
-High power flashlight with strobe function
-Spare windbreaker
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m703lOlBaCY