Is it just me?

[coakes00]

As a newer member here, I usually feel like I'm not experienced enough to answer most questions even though I've read many manuals to make myself and expert on my specific equipment. Since joining, I've become much more confident in my knowledge of cub repair but most questions I see are one of two things: one, something that is like beating a dead horse and easy to fix (oil/pto/won't start); or two, something that I myself am not familiar with so I don't try to chime in with some half-assed answer. In that sense, I'm grateful for members like Rescue11 and J-MECH for pointing people to where they can find the answer that are simple and giving advice on things they are knowledgeable on. As a teacher, it is very apparent that looking for the answers yourself is one of the best ways to learn.

Since I've been a member on here for a while, I have become aware of my ignorant mistakes and dumb questions I have asked. I know my first post was asking about if anyone had made a homemade three point because after many hours of searching, I hadn't found one that fit what I was looking for. I still haven't found what I was looking for over a year ago and am to the point of F-it that I'm just going to trial and error until I find it myself. This will probably be a disaster and not to everyones' tastes, but it is something that I feel could better the group and other to learn from my mistakes.

I appreciate those that set me straight and those that have contributed so much good information to the site from their own projects. I don't make useless post like this is some sort of brag board, if I post something, it is because it has something that I think contributes to the site. I apologize if my rebuild thread about my snowthrower is seen as begging for attention and gratification. I only posted because I thought it contributed to the site and that someone might be interested in the improvements I made. I'll be more selective of what I post from now on.

[Terry C]

Originally Posted by coakes00

As a newer member here, I usually feel like I'm not experienced enough to answer most questions even though I've read many manuals to make myself and expert on my specific equipment. Since joining, I've become much more confident in my knowledge of cub repair but most questions I see are one of two things: one, something that is like beating a dead horse and easy to fix (oil/pto/won't start); or two, something that I myself am not familiar with so I don't try to chime in with some half-assed answer. In that sense, I'm grateful for members like Rescue11 and J-MECH for pointing people to where they can find the answer that are simple and giving advice on things they are knowledgeable on. As a teacher, it is very apparent that looking for the answers yourself is one of the best ways to learn.

Since I've been a member on here for a while, I have become aware of my ignorant mistakes and dumb questions I have asked. I know my first post was asking about if anyone had made a homemade three point because after many hours of searching, I hadn't found one that fit what I was looking for. I still haven't found what I was looking for over a year ago and am to the point of F-it that I'm just going to trial and error until I find it myself. This will probably be a disaster and not to everyones' tastes, but it is something that I feel could better the group and other to learn from my mistakes.

I appreciate those that set me straight and those that have contributed so much good information to the site from their own projects. I don't make useless post like this is some sort of brag board, if I post something, it is because it has something that I think contributes to the site. I apologize if my rebuild thread about my snowthrower is seen as begging for attention and gratification. I only posted because I thought it contributed to the site and that someone might be interested in the improvements I made. I'll be more selective of what I post from now on.

Don't think a build thread is a cry for attention. I don't think most feel that way.
I like them cause it's nice to watch somebody else work one one and talk about it. If you think about it there isn't really much new in the world of 30+ year old mowers, so a rebuild thread is the highlight of the day for me.

[Shrewcub]

Originally Posted by Terry C

Don't think a build thread is a cry for attention. I don't think most feel that way.
I like them cause it's nice to watch somebody else work one one and talk about it. If you think about it there isn't really much new in the world of 30+ year old mowers, so a rebuild thread is the highlight of the day for me.

I agree with Terry! You did an excellent job on that thrower! I'd be upset if you didn't post that!

[drglinski]

I like build threads. Fun to see progress.

[J-Mech]

Coakes00:
If you think this thread is ripping on people posting rebuild threads claiming they are a cry for attention, then I'm sorry but you not only missed the boat, you walked off the end of the dock. That's exactly what we are saying we miss seeing!! Your thread was great! You are going about it correctly and actually fixing it! It's the guys who would have scraped it off with a grill brush, rattle can'd it with bright white Kmart paint over the old decals.... then tied a rope to the chute like a set of reins for a horse, because the control rod was broke. No. We like seeing good quality rebuilds of any equipment.

[PaulS]

I am most likely nearly the oldest member of this site. I grew up with a dad that because of the lack of funds made do by fixing and repairing what he had. That is out of vogue today save for those of us diehards. Personally I am happy when a newbie joins. Yes many times their questions are of a repetitive nature to those that contribute on a regular basis but I try to remember it is all new to the poster. Could the person have found out for themselves likely yes. But again none of us know that person and their situation. I think of Zippy and more than once thought why did he do it that way. I finally found out that he is wheelchair bound but still does more and better work than I. I have met more than a few members of this site and hope to meet more because each person I have met are of a kindred spirit. Personally I overlook the "dumb question" and try to see that person in the future can be the one answering the "dumb question". My question is if Sam Mac is older than dirt what does that make me?

[Rescue11]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Coakes00:
If you think this thread is ripping on people posting rebuild threads claiming they are a cry for attention, then I'm sorry but you not only missed the boat, you walked off the end of the dock. That's exactly what we are saying we miss seeing!! Your thread was great! You are going about it correctly and actually fixing it! It's the guys who would have scraped it off with a grill brush, rattle can'd it with bright white Kmart paint over the old decals.... then tied a rope to the chute like a set of reins for a horse, because the control rod was broke. No. We like seeing good quality rebuilds of any equipment.

X2!! I for one love seeing a rebuild, true restoration, or top notch modification. Its really fascinating and I sure do enjoy learning how others do things.

On the otherhand, its almost nauseating to watch someone take a perfectly good cub and slobber flux core wire all over it, then hack things up with a cutting torch in a consistently failed attempt at throwing shit together for the sole purpose of, "look what I built"... "hope it works"..."why wont it work"...

My observation...

Everyone of us was new at one point, but the ones who have excelled all seem to have a little bit more perfectionism and persistence... typically not happy with, "it'll work, kinda" or "good enough". They usually are perfectionists, which does not at all make them perfect. However, they do everything in their power, at times driving themselves nuts, trying to achieve 100% perfection! When you are at that point, there is no going back. You become your very own worse critic and its hard not to let that spill over on those around you.

So, since there are all different types of people here, not everyone will agree, nor see eye to eye. However, there needs to be, and I believe it does exist to a point, a better blend of those who don't know, learning from those that do. Lets try to set good examples for the up and comming cubbers, and show them the reward of doing things the right way. Half-assed is just that. I mean, how good can anything turn out when its half-assed? Seriously it has ass in the word... poop comes from there...


Just my

[zippy1]

Oh man I had a hoot doing the Original thread. And yes, I asked a great plenty of questions, and for the most part there was some good advice.
I'm not one to sugar coat something when asked, "how do you think this looks?" If it looks like shit, I'll tell yeah, but it seems most will say something like. WOW, looks good, keep up the good work. Well for the love of Pete, how is anyone going to learn from being praised for doing a crappy job?
Call it what it is. I got some negative pm's while doing the "O" and it made me a better person for knowing it was wrong. I learned from it, and won't be making those same mistakes again anytime soon...
Just came to me. What the heck are we writing about anyway? Oh, I think I'm on the right track again...
And when some member starts a thread with, Another ??? Restoration, it makes me want to pull my hair out. Seems very few know what a restoration is, and the amount of time and money and research it takes to do it correctly. You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig. And no one calls them on it.
Again, how is anyone to know what their doing is incorrect if someone doesn't say anything? My fingers are getting sore. I'm done for the night.
Bottom line, we have the best damn forum on te interweb, and I see it can even become better. To the young and up and comers, you have to learn to crawl before you can walk.
Listen to the one's that have been there, done that. If you think you have it all figured out, your a better man than I.
I still don't know what we're writing about, but I'm done.

[drcjv]

As I read this post I have several thoughts.

I do agree today's youth is lazy. I don't blame them I blame the people who raised them.

The old saying that there is no such thing as a stupid question is still true. Some of the posters on this thread assume that everyone that ask a simple question is lazy. I totally disagree. I own a small mom and pop hardware store, we service everybody from professional contractors to new first time home owners. What keeps us in business in the world of home depot and Lowes is customer service. We answer questions!!! Everyone is treated equal from the simplest to the most difficult question. We do not act so bold as to assume we know what people know or should know we just answer the question and help everyone equally.

It is very ignorant to bad mouth and put down what someone does as a project. If they posted it they must be proud of it. Who the hell are we to judge. Maybe they do not have years of experience or thousands of dollars in the best tools but to them it is the best they could do with what they have available. I also show cars, and on the local circuit there is a fellow about my age. He definitely has some for lack of a better way to put it learning issues. He is a great guy but his car has some spray paint and less than professionally done things on it but, he is as proud of that car as the guy with the full frame off 6 figure restoration. And he is a great guy and fun to hang with.

There is what seems like an attempt by some on the forum to make an ass out of others as if they got points for calling someone out on their post. It is amazing how much some people think they know about other people and their situations. I have had my motivations for giving my son a car, driving habits and experiences with my cubs all called into question. Understand I am not talking about disagreements. I do not mind a good discussion for or against a position. I'm talking about making assumptions you know why people do what they do and belittling them for what they have done. To me this is very simple. If you want to answer and help someone do so, if in your all knowing wisdom you deem a question stupid or beneath you use your god given ability and do not hit reply. I'm sure someone else will be glad to help.

[olds45512]

I'm pretty sure this thread has gone on long enough, if I were a new member or looking to join and saw this thread I would just move on.