Looking over the responses in the tool thread.....I started wondering what kind of machinery aside from vehicles do you own that are raw 100% MANLY. You know, the stuff that you like talking about with other dudes. Motorcycles, tractors, boats, stuff like that.

No candy azz twinkle toe stuff like sewing machines here. Straight up testosterone pumping hardcore machinery only. No pretty boy stuff allowed.


I have a few 1980's model John Deere 420 Lawn and Garden tractors that are nothing short of being beasts. Huge 60 inch mower decks, 20 HP Onan engines and the frames are bigger than a half ton truck.

Something else that gets the testosterone flowing is my Sachs Dolmar 32 inch chainsaw. This thing has a cam in it that sounds like it belongs in Warren Johnson's Pro Stock car, just when it idles it has 'oh shlt' factor written all over it. It goes through big wood like gravy. It's almost scary tbh,lol.

Alright, what kinda stuff y'all got?

Does having a 8' wide can opener mounted to the front of my F250 plowing a 12" of snow count?

Honda trail 90.

I was gonna say our new 1/2 hp sewing machine. :noway: I'll think of somthin' else......

... what kind of machinery aside from vehicles do you own that are raw 100% MANLY.

No candy azz twinkle toe stuff like sewing machines here. Straight up testosterone pumping hardcore machinery only.

... Alright, what kinda stuff y'all got?

WHAT - no sewing machines :eek:
Dude one of my favorite "Manly" machines I ever owned was my Yamata commercial upholstery sewing machine :yes:
Just get you fingers close to that needle when it's pumping up and down at @500spm and you'll see what "Manly" is all about - I'd bet half the guys on here would scream like little girls when their fingers got within a inch of that needle l:)
Nothing like giving yourself a couple stitches in the fingers to get you pay attention to what you doing ;)

Other than that i got a few sorta manly things - like an Eliminator power boat, an LT1 powered MasterCraft, a 10HP brush shreader and a few odd old McColloch Chainsaws and other hernia-generating gas powered devices ...

1977 Chevy heavy-half ton 4x4 plowtruck...unstoppable! I just plowed a driveway that hadn't been done yet this winter. 2+ ft of snow and never got stuck.

1954 Alumicraft 13.5 ft speedster with a Merc Thunderbolt 4...driver position is all the way in the rear. If you're going all out and crank the wheel, it'll turn sharp enough to pull the motor right out of the water.

1960's Simplicity rear-engined drag racing mower.

My list is probably shorter than most:
1. A Kabota lawn & garden tractor with a 20 HP diesel 3-cylinder engine and 54" mower deck.
2. Stihl leaf blower & hand held edger & string trimmer, hedge trimmer, & chain saw, and not their cheap stuff. (I like Stihl products) All combined, including the vehicles, 34 pistons at my house.
3. A few handguns and rifles etc.

In my garage I have 2 vertical mills, a 16X40 metal lathe, tool grinder, 6 ton arbor press, lincoln mig welder, Quincy air compressor, disk/belt sander.

In the shed there's a fully modded yfz450 and a 700 raptor

Does my samuri sword(which I have taken classes for)and my 44 mag count?

Honda VTX1800 that has the biggest pistons Honda has ever put in any engine at 4" (sound familiar?), one of which points directly at my crotch should the rev limiter ever fail.

Lawnmower with a 24hp v-twin and I've only got a flat acre to mow.

Having a Moser 12 bolt with 33 spline axles behind a 300hp motor is a little bit of overkill, but it was installed with the next motor in mind.

I got a badazz 1978 Honda fiddy pit bike.It always puts a smile on my face.

1952 Dodge Truck with a flathead 6

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/DanBabb/53Dodge/Nov09-FrntQuart.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/DanBabb/53Dodge/P1010021.jpg


and my guitars (do they count?)
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/DanBabb/Guitars/DansGuitars2.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/DanBabb/Guitars/DansGuitars1.jpg

Hi...my name is Dan and I have an addiction to guitars.

Two TRX400 Hondas and my FJ40 is like a tractor!:yes:

That Marshall sure counts in my book.:thumbsup:

I have a 753 BobCat Steer Skid Loader and a 14' x 7' huge dump trailer to put it in and haul dirt/trash. Best money I ever spent to accomodate my construction business and make side money landscaping/grading. I love that old Dodge Truck, Dan.

my soccer dad mini van rocks manliness....

How about my Kawasaki Brute Force 750 FI 4X4 here in Honduras? And my truck?

Does a 2 post lift count or maybe a full arsenal of Milwaukee power tools ?
I keep a loaded CZ52 in my Craftsman roller cabinet ( trigger locked of course )

My family has numerous large and very heavy earthmoving equipment including my favorites a 2001 Caterpillar D6RII Hi-Track, and Komatsu track hoe 45 or so ft reach with a thumb (claw), and a very large ol' Mack Superliner (Affectionately called 'SuperDog') that is used to haul theses things around.
OH, and we have a rock crusher that turns 5ft diameter solid rock into stones the size of a half-dollar. "Arr-arr-arr"

A whole barn full of John Deeres and related farm equipment. How 'bout a 4'x8' welding table with a 3/4" steel top? That thing is definitely manly.

1976 Sears 2-hp roto tiller.
Late grandmother's sewing machine w/cabinet, H_____?

Love the '52 Dodge truck.

How about my Kawasaki Brute Force 750 FI 4X4 here in Honduras? And my truck?RUSS NICE 51, WHAT SHADE OF BLUE IS THAT?:thumbsup:

I got a still and a rotwieller and thats all the machines i need.. O yeah and my recliner to sit back in and drink some of that blueberry shine while im pettin my rottie!!..ahh!! Country living at its best!!

Guns..... lots of guns.....

I got a still and a rotwieller and thats all the machines i need.. O yeah and my recliner to sit back in and drink some of that blueberry shine while im pettin my rottie!!..ahh!! Country living at its best!!

Looks like you have all your bases covered!

I have a P-51 Mustang........ in my head.

F-86-F Saber Jet " Full assembly required :D"
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj114/Pro-Mac/1969_Z-28_Body1.jpg?t=1263400094

There is some cool stuff in this thread- planes, ATVs, bikes, guns, a whole guitar collection.

Very cool stuff......but nobody has a Harley? I am kinda suprised by that.

69 C/10 Project 350, turbo 350, 12 bolt

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/30373298706.jpg (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=298706)

69 Dodge D300 318, 4 speed, Dana 70 with 4.88s:D

http://people.clemson.edu/~jaander/Images%5C100_2606.JPG

Its not in the picture, but I have a rack on the truck now. It has helped many times with engine removals/installs. 1 ton chain horse makes pulling the engines in and out simple and the best part it is easy to move this engine hoist. Just turn the key and go.

My manly snow removal machine:

http://y2camaro.com/Deere/deere68.jpg

I have a P-51 Mustang........ in my head.

Good choice, but my dream plane is a F4U.

Is a grease gun manly?

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/j_strahan/IMG_1190.jpg

Snowmachines are mountain manly!

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/j_strahan/IMG_1248.jpg

jerry , nice greaser!! 9mm ??

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e188/buzzworth/100_1765.jpg

great fun in the snow.

Kevin.....is that the "shed" of which you are named in the background?

F-86-F Saber Jet " Full assembly required :D"
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj114/Pro-Mac/1969_Z-28_Body1.jpg?t=1263400094

Ding Ding Ding - we have a winner - especially if you have bombs and missiles for it! :D

That Marshall sure counts in my book.:thumbsup:

Does it go to eleven? :thumbsup:

Hmmm, I have an old 25-foot Baja with a warmed over 468 and a Bravo1 - switchable exhaust so I can MAKE IT LOUD when I want to. Not as badazz as both of my buddies' supercharged sleds, but still pretty manly.

Also have a 52 inch Bunton hydro with a 16 HP Briggs Vanguard twin. Assorted nail guns, compressors, saws, welder, and various firearms (although I need to stock up on the latter in preparation for my daughters reaching dating age). :D

With the Camaros, the boat, both trucks, my wife's car and my daily driver, as well as the mowers and assorted power tools, I think my ICCI (internal combustion cylinder index) is close to 60.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e188/buzzworth/100_1765.jpg

great fun in the snow.

Kevin.....is that the "shed" of which you are named in the background?


Sean- my tractor is not worthy after seeing yours. I bow to you!

Yes, that is the shed I sleep in when I've been bad.

Kevin,

looks like a 332 JD? One of the best ever Lawn and Garden machines!

My manly snow removal machine:

http://y2camaro.com/Deere/deere68.jpg

Kevin,

looks like a 332 JD? One of the best ever Lawn and Garden machines!

Actually it's a 330 with the single hydraulics. The diesel engine is a monster!

jerry , nice greaser!! 9mm ??

No, it's a genuine Guide Lamp M3A1 in .45 ACP. Some of you may know Guide Lamp as the makers of the side marker lights on your Camaros! So it's really a Camaro grease gun, right?

And some situations call for TWO grease guns!

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/j_strahan/IMG_1200.jpg

There is some cool stuff in this thread- planes, ATVs, bikes, guns, a whole guitar collection.

Very cool stuff......but nobody has a Harley? I am kinda suprised by that.


Does a 250cc Hyosung count....:D

I have a sawzall a welder and an overactive imagination.

This reminds me of Tim "the tool man" Taylor. As to the thread we have a Honda 300ex, 250ex and a 700r Raptor.

We also have this "not so manly" 1980 cj-7. What do you think?

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss202/conman007/DSC00959.jpg

There is some cool stuff in this thread- planes, ATVs, bikes, guns, a whole guitar collection.

Very cool stuff......but nobody has a Harley? I am kinda suprised by that.

I have a custom built Harley on an 04 frame and a restored 76 FLH Bicenntenial.
98 heritage softail, 72 sportster that Ill finish after the hotrods. Its right-side shift. Thats is manly.

machineguns M-16 and MP5 and others

Is a grease gun manly?

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/j_strahan/IMG_1190.jpg


Yes, Manly! And 2 are twice as Manly!

Its right-side shift. Thats is manly.Speaking of right-side shift, 1970 Triumph Bonneville
http://www.camaros.net/forums/thumbs/0/ebe1f14375af5b96ef558c644c8ea5ee_471.jpg?dl=126044 4977

Everett! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE!

Some of my favorites
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v156/mrama/DSC00514.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v156/mrama/007-1.jpg

RUSS NICE 51, WHAT SHADE OF BLUE IS THAT?:thumbsup:

I honestly don't know. A friend bought it from the original owner and did a frame on restoration and it isupposed to be the original color. I remember it was blue when he first got it out of the barn. I have the original order form for the truck and it has less than 25,000 original miles on it today.

Very cool stuff in this thread.

The Marshall feels like it's at 11 when the dial says 2.

I'm keeping score for myself anyways . . . .

:thumbsup: 1st place is , Harleys rock crusher ( not the tranny ) hard to top
:thumbsup: 2nd place is , Aarons assault rifle collection
:thumbsup: 3rd place i s , Jerrys grease guns

We have a vermeer 1600 chuck and duck wood chipper. No auto feed, it pulls trees
in and mulches them within seconds. You have to be very carefull with it. Not only
does it rip the material out of your hands it spits back chunks of wood at you. Works
great but may start saving for an auto feed. Keep thinking of that fargo movie!!

Besides the usual vehicles, boats, and motorcycles, I am a sales rep for Stihl. I have an enclosed trailer with over 30 demo Stihl chainsaws, trimmers, leaf blowers, etc. A tool for every occasion.

WOW!!! That's Neet Freddy. Think you can run down to Memphis for a on site demo of your products??? ( LOL)

Besides the usual vehicles, boats, and motorcycles, I am a sales rep for Stihl. I have an enclosed trailer with over 30 demo Stihl chainsaws, trimmers, leaf blowers, etc. A tool for every occasion.

I've got a friend who was here from Germany for awhile working and the company paid for an entire shipping container for him to take his stuff home when he left. If they have owned stuff for a year, they don't pay taxes on it when they bring it back to Germany. About fourteen months before he left, he went on a Stihl splurge and for about a year had a big stack of Stihl boxes in the livingroom of his apartment. Even though they make stuff in Germany it was like half price here.

By the time I was 10 I could shoot and break down about any Firearm handed to me. Herstal FN Belgium Browning's were there for me. By the time I turned 16 I lost interest in firearms and went for a Right Side Shifter. I've been riding this 72 Breganze for 38 years.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3860363573_bf097430f1.jpg

By the way love that 70 Triumph. I had 70 250 Trophy and a 69 Bonny, 67 Lightening a few Harley's and Ricers but could never let this Laverda get away ;o)

Speaking of right-side shift, 1970 Triumph Bonneville
http://www.camaros.net/forums/thumbs/0/ebe1f14375af5b96ef558c644c8ea5ee_471.jpg?dl=126044 4977THIS WINS THIS CATAGORY OF SUPER COOL BIKES STILL LEFT IN THE WORLD..VERY COOL BIG E..:yes:

no, it's a genuine guide lamp m3a1 in .45 acp. Some of you may know guide lamp as the makers of the side marker lights on your camaros! So it's really a camaro grease gun, right?

And some situations call for two grease guns!

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/j_strahan/img_1200.jpgjerry you the man!!! Twin .45's....

Freddy, I just bought one of those new 4 stroke pole pruner chainsaws yesterday.
Used it on a tree job, they are great, lots of tourqe.

... Not only does it rip the material out of your hands it spits back chunks of wood at you.
... Works great but may start saving for an auto feed.
... Keep thinking of that fargo movie!!
...

I LOVE that movie :thumbsup:
I watch it and l:) --- whlie my wife just sits there shaking her head at me :D
That's a wimpy little unit he's using though ;)
YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

I grew up using grinders and shreaders - the old kind with NO safety gaurds :eek:
You either learned to "Chuk & Duck" or you'r probably missing something by now ...
Still own a couple small ones (under 20 HP) now - but only get to chew-up yard clippings anymore :sad:
'Ya gotta love the smell of Woodchips in the morning' :hurray:

Love the collections of trigger operated noise makers also :yes:

Thanks for all the positive Stihl comments guys. I love my job and I love the engineering quality of the products.

Bill, the HT101 and HT131 pole pruners will save you tons of work and energy. Ask your dealer about the harness that will make using them even easier. It makes a difference.

Im on the tool committee for Oakland Fire dept and love that we use still saws. Other depts I've worked for used either Stihl or Husky. I have grown partial to Stihl with luck I've had with them on the job.
Keep that company in business!!!:thumbsup:



Thanks for all the positive Stihl comments guys. I love my job and I love the engineering quality of the products.

Bill, the HT101 and HT131 pole pruners will save you tons of work and energy. Ask your dealer about the harness that will make using them even easier. It makes a difference.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e188/buzzworth/MoMow.jpg
Forgot about this beast. 60" diesel Grasshopper
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e188/buzzworth/MoDrink.jpg
Anything with a cupholder like this is truly a manly machine ! I need a bigger cup.

If guns can be thought of as machines I own several. Seven pistols and three rifles. And I want more!!!

27 rifles, 17 pistols, 19 shotguns. My brothers? Youll have to ask them. Ive never seen the same gun come out of their pickup yet.

A rare moment - me listing this...

pre-ban AR-15 HBAR
M1 Garand with match barrel & sights
1923 Swedish Mauser 6.5 x 55
1957 Swiss Schmidt-Rubin K-31 7.5 x 55
193x Persian Mauser 8mm
1957 Egyptian Hakim 8mm
Russian Tula Mosin Nagant model 91 7.62 x 54R
Russian Ishevsk Mosin Nagant model 44 7.62 x 54R
Russian SKS
H&R Shikari .45-70
Ruger 10/22 stainless
Pre ban Mitchell/Jaeger Armi AK47 in .22lr
Desert Eagle .50AE
Ruger GP100 stainless .357 mag
Star Ultrastar 9mm
Thats mostly it I think....
Dillon Precision reloading equipment

Kevan, we have an MS460R Rescue Saw specifically designed for fire and rescue use. The carbide tipped chain is great for venting. We field tested them several years ago with the Columbus Ohio fire depts and they loved it. The best part is that you can remove the depth guage and put regular chain on it and have a back up chainsaw for storm damage tree clean up also.

You guys have some awesome stuff, loved the guitars, I must say PRS guitars sound like nothing else.

Dont have any stihl but I do love my ECHO equipment 500 400 302 chainsaws and a 2-160 trimmers and 2 hand held echo blowers one of them is 22 yrs old still runs great also a Ariens zero turn mower, lawnboy pushmower [I sold power equipment for 20 years I only use the best] yamaha waverunner, 25' formula, kawasaki mule, 1-fender and 1 yamaha guitars and my titlest golf clubs oh and my 7 year old weiner dog Bogey

After looking through this thread two things are apparent. You guys don't follow directions worth a damn, and you need to get a photobucket acccount. Pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

well my dear wife has allowed me to have a few toys

last winters project 1974 flh restored

http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo11/ultrachrome2006/DSC00707.jpg

my 2006 ultra
http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo11/ultrachrome2006/tomstoy2.jpg

my 2006 kubota 7610 tractor
http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo11/ultrachrome2006/DSC00730.jpg

and a great man cave to hide in with sat tv surround sound full bath bike lift car lift bridgeport and lathe oh and must importantly a fully stocked fridge
http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo11/ultrachrome2006/DSC00731.jpg

Ranger Fish and Ski - 225 Merc
http://www.geocities.com/srode5/RangerGuntersvilleAL.jpg

Tom, you have a nice set up!

You guys have some really cool stuff.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/thorpe67rs/69%20Firebird%20400%20Project/Raptor8modified-3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/thorpe67rs/69%20Firebird%20400%20Project/Vrodpowershots.jpg