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Useless Facts, Badly DrawnUseless Facts, Badly Drawn #439: Gyrotheodolite. . . <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gryotheodolite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gryotheodolite</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gps</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/navigation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#navigation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/subterranean" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#subterranean</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/tunnelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tunnelling</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#digging</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/chunnel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#chunnel</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/engineering" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#engineering</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gyroscopes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gyroscopes</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/intertialnavigation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#intertialnavigation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/funfacts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#funfacts</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/didyouknow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#didyouknow</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/webcomic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#webcomic</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/comics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#comics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/uselessfacts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#uselessfacts</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/uselessfactsbadlydrawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#uselessfactsbadlydrawn</a>

Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmarNow that I've made a road 'round the back, digger can visit the sauna. Think I'll need to take the roof off again to work there, it's quite tight between fence and building. Probably should just leave it off. Keeps getting in the way, although at least once it stopped a branch from smacking me in the teeth.<a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Digging</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/MiniExcavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MiniExcavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Excavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Excavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Homestead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homestead</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DIY</a>

Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmarMini excavator newbie tip: Excavators aren't all-terrain vehicles, they're make-terrain vehicles.Don't try to cross very uneven terrain like this former ditch, you'll just tip the thing over. Instead, make a road, then drive across on that.<a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Excavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Excavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/MiniExcavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MiniExcavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Construction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Construction</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Digging</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DIY</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Homestead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homestead</a>

Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmarNeighbours bought an excavator after seeing ours.Looks like this one: <a href="https://auction-baltic.com/en/construction/construction-equipment/mini-excavators/bttl-et12m-6-44471" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://auction-baltic.com/en/construction/construction-equipment/mini-excavators/bttl-et12m-6-44471</a>It's the Briggs & Stratton petrol engine version with a fixed thumb, but no swing boom, which is why it didn't fit our needs.They want to dig a pond, a greenhouse foundation and also level some bumpy terrain, which it should do fine.I might come around and take measurements of the thumb :)<a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Excavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Excavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/MiniExcavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MiniExcavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Digging</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Tools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Tools</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Machinery" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Machinery</a>

Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmarTurning over the compost pile is quick & easy!Ok, the wide bucket is a little large for the wheelbarrow, but it got full anyways! 😁This simple compost pile worked a lot better than the fancy plastic composter in the garden (came with the property). Just not enough oxygen in that thing.Sadly the pile was full of dubious materials from the previous owners, so I'm not using it for food growing. I fished out most. Maybe next year.<a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Excavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Excavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/MiniExcavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MiniExcavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Digging</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Compost" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Compost</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Homestead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homestead</a>

Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmarThe Chinese mini excavators have become so popular, even tool importer Scheppach has started selling one: <a href="https://www.scheppach.com/de/unternehmen/news/kraftvoll-und-kompakt--mini-bagger-exc815~n584" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.scheppach.com/de/unternehmen/news/kraftvoll-und-kompakt--mini-bagger-exc815~n584</a> [German]This is a very small 560kg one with an unknown petrol engine. It's not the usual Briggs & Stratton XR2100 that all the other petrol versions use.<a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Excavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Excavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/MiniExcavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MiniExcavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Digging</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Scheppach" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Scheppach</a>

Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmarMinecraft 2.0<a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Minecraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Minecraft</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Homestead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homestead</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Digging</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DIY</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Tools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Tools</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Pickaxe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Pickaxe</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Shovel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Shovel</a>

Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmarWas just raking the firewood storage level while dragging more concrete logs in place when the rake said clank.A piece of angle iron, stuck under something heavy. Some digging and a 10cm wide I-Beam came up along with some other pieces.We really should plant spinach. Ought to do well in this iron rich soil.<a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Steel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Steel</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Treasure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Treasure</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Homestead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homestead</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Digging</a>

Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmarA strong arm with claws arrived. Small enough to drive into the living room, strong enough to dig holes or lift logs. With extra trenching and sand bucket.Had some practice digging and then reinstalled the roof, which to my delight fits through the barn door.Filled the grease gun and gave it some lube as it's been sitting outside all winter.Only came with an engine manual, none for the machine itself, which is probably against some EU law.<a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Excavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Excavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/MiniExcavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MiniExcavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Digging</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Homestead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homestead</a>

Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmarEfficient excavator digging tips from a big boy:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbcWSUEkz1A" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbcWSUEkz1A</a><a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Excavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Excavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Digging</a>

Paws to Trail<a href="https://mountains.social/tags/Husky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Husky</a> <a href="https://mountains.social/tags/snuffling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#snuffling</a> and <a href="https://mountains.social/tags/digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#digging</a> action!

Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmarLooks like a ship full of Chinese made mini excavators has docked, everything is back in stock, including one that ticks all my boxes and comes with two extra buckets (trench and wide).Hope to go look at it soon!Decided on the Briggs & Stratton XR2100 petrol engine as the Koop 192F (Yanmar 1 cyl air-cooled clone) has too many defects and doesn't like starting in cold weather.Then the digging can begin.<a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Excavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Excavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/MiniExcavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MiniExcavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Digging</a>

Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmarGarden tilled. The rotavator dug up a brick, a few more concrete chunks, some plastic, a pipe and a massive fucking steel beam. Luckily it seems I didn't break any of the tines. The guard door on the right was bent slightly, but it was easy to unbolt and bang straight again, didn't even chip the paint. Japanese steel won over Soviet steel 😁 Figured out what the feedback lever does, too!Some tricky driving to get in the corners.<a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Homestead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homestead</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Tractor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Tractor</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Rotavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Rotavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Garden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Garden</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Soil" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Soil</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Digging</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DIY</a>

Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmarAnother very thorough review of one of the Chinese mini excavators:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs6T7Ok_eZU" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs6T7Ok_eZU</a>This guy has a Yanmar too (also with a failed final drive that was super expensive to replace), so good to see the comparison.<a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Excavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Excavator</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Machine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Machine</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/AliExpress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AliExpress</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Review" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Review</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Digging</a>

Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmarIt's storming and drizzling, but thanks to the new UnWinter, the ground isn't frozen so I can still dig.Filled the pit where the concrete was in front of the house. This involved turning over the industrial size compost pile by the rear gate, which also triggered some bush removal.Some excess dirt around the sauna got moved into the pit along with a layer of humus and grass seeds, then stomped flattish. Finished with the last light.<a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DIY</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Homestead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homestead</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Digging</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Dirt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Dirt</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Compost" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Compost</a>

lo-fi beatslo-fi trip-hop tunes to draw and tarry to<a href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=j_YUDt8t4is" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/watch?v=j_YUDt8t4is</a> — Mf Doom & RZA Books of War Sample <a href="https://musician.social/tags/music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#music</a> <a href="https://musician.social/tags/mfdoom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mfdoom</a> <a href="https://musician.social/tags/rza" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#rza</a> <a href="https://musician.social/tags/hiphop" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#hiphop</a> <a href="https://musician.social/tags/sample" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sample</a> <a href="https://musician.social/tags/beats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#beats</a> <a href="https://musician.social/tags/digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#digging</a> <a href="https://musician.social/tags/hiphopbeats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#hiphopbeats</a> (0:58)

GilesI hope you’ve all had as good a day as Delia did at the beach today. <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/lurcher" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#lurcher</a> <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/cornwall" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cornwall</a> <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#digging</a> <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/beach" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#beach</a> <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/joy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#joy</a>

Pär BjörklundI never would've guessed that I would have strong opinions on spades but here we are 😆 If you do any sort of digging/gardening you owe it to yourself and your back to get one of these <a href="https://www.fiskars.com/en-gb/gardening/products/shovels-spades/ergonomic-pointed-spade-grey-1066708" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.fiskars.com/en-gb/gardening/products/shovels-spades/ergonomic-pointed-spade-grey-1066708</a><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#digging</a>

James@ncot.uk🌱Creating a covered planting area🧑‍🌾 After moving the shed I was left with a patch of ground that is relatively low in weeds and planned on using it as just another area for growing things. However, after getting rid of the other greenhouse I was also left with a greenhouse base that either needed giving away to the local metal fair Read More 👉 <a href="https://plot88.uk/2024/03/31/creating-a-covered-planting-area/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://plot88.uk/2024/03/31/creating-a-covered-planting-area/</a> <a href="https://social.ncot.uk/tags/blog" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#blog</a> <a href="https://social.ncot.uk/tags/allotment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#allotment</a> <a href="https://social.ncot.uk/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> <a href="https://social.ncot.uk/tags/Digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Digging</a> <a href="https://social.ncot.uk/tags/Greenhouse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Greenhouse</a> <a href="https://social.ncot.uk/tags/Rotavator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Rotavator</a> <a href="https://social.ncot.uk/tags/Weeding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Weeding</a>

JMMontpelierThere is still time to apply for the Montpelier Archaeology Field School! The Field school is five week intensive program providing training in archaeology field and lab methods, and a critical engagement in public and community based archaeological and museum practice.The deadline for applications is March 15th!<a href="https://buff.ly/431XrCz" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://buff.ly/431XrCz</a> <a href="https://historians.social/tags/DigMontpelier" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigMontpelier</a> <a href="https://historians.social/tags/Archaeology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Archaeology</a> <a href="https://historians.social/tags/Excavation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Excavation</a> <a href="https://historians.social/tags/Digging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Digging</a> <a href="https://historians.social/tags/Dirt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Dirt</a> <a href="https://historians.social/tags/archaeologist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#archaeologist</a> <a href="https://historians.social/tags/archaeologylife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#archaeologylife</a> <a href="https://historians.social/tags/archaeologistlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#archaeologistlife</a> <a href="https://historians.social/tags/publicarchaeology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#publicarchaeology</a> <a href="https://historians.social/tags/FieldSchool" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FieldSchool</a> <a href="https://historians.social/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Science</a>

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