Broken Ear Support (the final chapter)+ new left side pic

[Rudi]

Pony Master, retirement is a function of income, not age!

Excellent work Rick. I'll take one when they're ready.

Retirement is a function of attitude! Anyone can retire at any age. Retirement happens when one decides that from that time forward he'll only do those things he wants to... mostly for his own enjoyment. Some folks are well paid for their retirement. It doesn't mean do nothing!

George:

Bang ON

Even though I had to retire medically , I am still far busier now than when I had to actually have a business/career/jobs. Retirement is most definitely a state of mind and nothing else. One retires from the rat race to pursue that which makes him/her happy and a productive member of society. For me anyways. Happy people who do the things they love to do are the most productive people in society. Productivity is not always defined by physical output of a specific product.. it can also be the production of more happy people who pass it on

[geibes]

George Willer wrote:
geibes wrote:
Pony Master, retirement is a function of income, not age!

Excellent work Rick. I'll take one when they're ready.


Retirement is a function of attitude! Anyone can retire at any age. Retirement happens when one decides that from that time forward he'll only do those things he wants to... mostly for his own enjoyment. Some folks are well paid for their retirement. It doesn't mean do nothing!


George:

Bang ON

Even though I had to retire medically , I am still far busier now than when I had to actually have a business/career/jobs. Retirement is most definitely a state of mind and nothing else. One retires from the rat race to pursue that which makes him/her happy and a productive member of society. For me anyways. Happy people who do the things they love to do are the most productive people in society. Productivity is not always defined by physical output of a specific product.. it can also be the production of more happy people who pass it on

I guess for me, retirement means not "having" to go to work to pay the bills, etc. If I didn't "have" to go to work, I would naturally be happier!!

[cowboy]

Amen George

I love being able to retire a few months a year. I can rember how frantic I used to be when I would get laid off now I look forward to it Luckily I like my work too and look forward to going back to it in the spring. Running that bull dozer is a "hobby" too I guess. I like thinking my jobs through and making them work

Rick Awesome project I love it I hope you do not get tired of making them. I don't know How mine hasn't broken yet. I have hit trees with the front tires mowing in 2nd gear and stoped the tractor mowing a few times already. I will defiantly be looking forward to gettin' two of them myself

Billy

[PAUL K. in N.H.]

Rick, That support looks Great !! I imagine after the field test they will be available on the Kub Kratf site.

Paul K. in N.H.

[Rick Prentice]

Thanks everyone. Yep, Paul, the blue support was shipped out to FLAMEY today. Ralph should have it by Friday.

Here's two more pics. One of the right side and one of the left side. The left side is alittle tighter quarters to work with. The engine ear isn't as big, and the pump is also there. I had to locate the bend farther back to clear the manifold lines. Basically, I can make the 7/8" rod the exact same on both sides, just the front pad is different.




Rick(brainless with lots of room for more stuff)Prentice

I love retirement

[Bigdog]

Rick - You da man!!!!!!!!!

[PAUL K. in N.H.]

Rick, I think they both look like they will help things out alot.

Paul K. in N.H.

[Lurker Carl]

An elegant solution to a crippling problem. Thanks, Rick!

[john2189]

Rick, Nice job.

For normal lawn mowing and snow plowing, would I need these ?

[RI Cub]

Man...that looks like it came from the factory.

[Bill Hudson]

Rick, Nice job.

For normal lawn mowing and snow plowing, would I need these ?

John,

Might be very beneficial if you catch the blade on something solid.

Bill

[Rudi]

Rick:

How much do they weight as a pair? Gonna be expensive to get em up here for Ellie. I am getting addicted Might need a pair for Granny and then Jethro eventually..

Do I take out that second mortgage now Your stuff is a must have for anyone who loves their Cubs...

Pennies are getting put away in the piggy bank

[Trent M]

Rick, Nice job.

For normal lawn mowing and snow plowing, would I need these ?

An ear can break with no implement attached at all. If you don't have it, you won't know whether you need it until its too late. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Bob in CT's post comes to mind, something to the effect of "i sure would feel like an idiot if I cracked the block on my working tractor knowing this is available."

[Barnyard]

The supports are now on Rick's website. I'm gonna miss old bones walkin' across the screen. I'll find a use for him somewhere.

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[dirt devil]

The description is a little confusing. Is it $40 each when bought singly? and $35 each when bought in pairs. So it would be $70 for any combo of two.

Thanks Dave