I spent two weeks getting this inherited Massey Ferguson running in order to dig up the front garden I have (also herited) in order to plant roses for my late mother’s memory.

  • night_petal@piefed.socialOP
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    14 days ago

    Honestly, it is because I had it on hand and it was fast. 0.5 degrees wasn’t going to matter here since it simply needs to fit and the whole weight of the engine will force it in place.

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      14 days ago

      Machinist comfirmed. My favorite mantra regarding precision throughout the life of a project:

      Measure with micrometer.

      Mark with chalk.

      Cut with an axe.

      Beat to Fit.

      Paint to match.

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      14 days ago

      As a farmer, I can get behind “quick and easy, and on to other things”.