Recent content by Doc Sprocket

Hi, folks! Been a long time since I was active here. I took a bit of a break, focused on some other stuff, got my bee-hind kicked by life... Etc. I just thought I'd share this recent creation with you all. I call it the "Diesel Weasel- Rat Rod Mini Mow Kart" Long story kept exceptionally...

A buddy that I chat with online sometimes brought this unit to my attention. I'll include the link, but download and scab in the pictures so you folks can see it after the ad is gone. Pic size is unfortunate. According to my pal, the seller claims it's a "1950's Yardman 6002". I don't doubt my...

A hearty congratulations to the winner and runner's up of this year's winners! In order- 1)Relativity- http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26104 2)Joe-405- http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26426 3)BigDuke6- http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25234 Thanks you...

Thanks to inspiration in the forum of a recent post, I decided to drag this out of mothballs, and finish it. Heineken Mini Keg, for thirsty consumers. The can is thin stainless steel and features a small can of co2 inside. I lost my original pics, I'll include a stock photo at the bottom. I...

Guys- I want to share this with you. When life kicks your @ss and you think that there's not one good soul left on earth... Read on: I have a line on a little 4x4 diesel compact tractor that needs some transmission work. Might be a cool project. The seller wants $850, which is a good deal for...

Folks, an acquaintance of mine posted this on another forum. He sourced it from yet another forum (LOL) and I'm copying it here for everyone's benefit. I have always said that a manual is the most valuable tool in the toolbox, so here's some great tools for you. Included is the originating link...

I was Googling my brains out for further examples of tandem lawn tractors and tow-rig tractors and stumbled upon the following: The "Roof Palomino". They were apparently made in the late '60's and early '70's, and pretty danged rare. They had a Kohler k482 engine and did indeed feature a full...

I went to the Alliston Potato Festival to take in some lawn tractor racing- inspiration. Spotted this. Ain't it grand?

Howdy, boys and girls! Over the last few months, we seem to have had an absolute rash of (mostly) new users dredging up moldy oldies, and (usually) posting something less than entirely crucial. We fielded several complaints about this practice, and gave it careful consideration and...

And they complain about violence in hockey? Seriously- what's this planet coming to? About a week ago at a soccer game in Brazil, a referee stabbed a player to death! But wait, it gets even more f:censored:ked up than that! The crowd then stormed the referee and killed him. And quartered him...

Folks- We have recently fallen victim to an invasion of unwanted lunchmeat. I've emailed Robert (our fearless leader) to get the clamps put on this situation ASAP. I'd like to apologize to you good members for the inconvenience and aggravation, and thank you folks for reporting the offensive...

My wife's friend popped by with an old, gutted popup camper trailer THING that she wanted me to spruce up for her son-in-law, the other day. The hit list included new lights and wiring, bearing service, something about a possible crack in the axle, paint, etc. The sad part is, a relative...

Fellas, there ain't no doubt about it- DIYGK is the best of the best of its kind. We've got the greatest member base, awesome guys loaded with skill, talent, knowledge, and some seriously innovative ideas. Combine that with great personalities, humour, and a desire to help anyone who asks, and...

I have your standard Briggs Dual Circuit alternator on the MULE. Two outputs off the alternator. One remains AC for lighting, one gets clipped to DC with a diode for charging. What if- I were to ditch the diode, and run both circuits through the inputs of a bridge rectifier? Would I not then...

A couple of years ago, I started building my own 4x6' utility trailer. I got the frame and axle done- and no further- too many projects. Last year, a relative gave me a 4x8' trailer with a drop-down loading ramp that was rusting out pretty badly. I thunk to myself, "Self, what if you extend...