I am Ben, I have alot of passions, but they seem to kinda point back to one main one. Outdoor cooking. I do cooking demos for a local hardware store and I am a Fragout Flavor Seasoning Dealer. I also make wooden Grill Scrapers, cutting boards, and other decorative woodworking/CNC pieces. I currently have 2 Traeger grills, a large Big Green Egg and a Blackstone In this channel you can expect focus on Traeger reviews/overviews, how to videos, cooking videos, Big Green Egg reviews/overviews, accessory ideas and reviews and cooking over an open fire. There will also be some videos on my outdoor kitchen project. I will also have some videos on upkeep of the patio area, and tools.
There will be more coming. Not as many bbq videos in the winter. I still cook in the winter, but less sitting outside :D Just added a new CNC machine and laser to the shop, so some of that coming. Of course, its gonna be time to start building lightshow props soon also!
Hi! Where did you buy this heatbed? Is it still in stock? When I asked the customer service, they said that this model had stopped producing a long time ago, and there were no replacements. If possible, can you sent me the link to the place where you bought it? Thanks a lot!
I just bought and received my LT46 a little while ago. Tractor Supply is a great dealer! My old Craftsman Pro 42" with a Kohler 22 HP literally caught on fire due to leaves getting on the muffler and in seconds, it was toast. It did last for about 8 years though. So, on this one, I received 2 keys but they look the same. Any clue on what that's all about? I can't wait to start using this thing! Thanks for the video!
I caught your video as I was searching for a heat bed for my Anycubic Mega S 3D printer. The bed is 240x220 and I can't find it anywhere. Well Actually I found it on AliBaba, but shipping costs were over $300. I did find one that I ordered but after receiving it, it was only 220x220. I noticed that you had a heat plate that you put aside, Is there any chance you still have it and are willing to sell it? My ultra base is fine, just need the heat plate. Thanks and nice channel.
Hey Ben, first year for me, running off a falcon 48 original. Like the rest of us addicts of course I'm looking to expand lol. I've been thinking of switching to a kulp but this genius line is super intriguing. As someone who's run both now, any thoughts to push one way or another. Thank 👍
Well originally i liked the wifi capability of the kulps. I didn't have network jacks installed yet, so to get going i needed wifi. It really overloaded my wifi and wasn't working perfectly. This year I installed the jacks and no longer had need for wifi. Kulp controllers all use Beagles. Thats an FPP for each controller. Last year I had 5 FPP's around the yard. This year switching to Genius i had 4 (but 3 were projectors) I liked the wifi setup of the genius, i like the ease of the pig tail connectors. I like the innovations that they are doing and will be doing. I am sure kulp will be coming up with some innovation with his. I think the genius just takes a layer of complexity off. I have used Falcon, Kulp and Genius. I dont forsee changing again for awhile, probably just adding smart rx'ers
Honestly I like the ingunutiy of the genius as well. With all the pixel issues people have had, the pixel failure test function is intriguing, although one hopes to not need it I guess lol. Thanks for the insights 👍
Yeah i dont know whats up with the "pixel failures" I am starting to think alot of it is user error. I mean im hearing of people that are having 20 or more per night. I haven['t had 20 pixel failures in the last 4 years. Either that or it just has to do with the quality people are buying. Its tough, prices are going up on everything, so we do try to go for the best deal. When it comes to pixels I try to go middle of the road or higher for quality. Well at least reputation. lol
I got a notification about a comment on not liking fpp on all the devices. I can't find it tho. Yeah i just don't want to deal with all the ip's etc. one fpp. and it controls the genius controllers via DDP. Just setup the controllers in Xlightts and xlights will setup basically all the settings when you do your controller uploatds.
Checking in on Brother, just to say it’s been a while, might have a few questions down the road for someone I have respect for, take care my friend, my friends call me bob, Robby or ASSHOLE!I answer to all of the above, have fun!
I’ve ran my entire show from an older pi I’m updating to a new one this year…you think it’s best to FPP connect from xlights…? I’ve got several Falcon controllers a couple pi hats and a beagle bone I really don’t want to screw everything up…lol I haven’t touched xlights since shutting it down last year
You have what I have, a 46" cut not 42" as you said in your video, you will enjoy the extra 4" width cut. I bought mine in 2010 and is still going strong.
i do have the 46" not sure why i kept thinking 42. i love the extra cut. i only wish it had a power bagger. it does clog quick in certain circumstances if i am not careful
I have that same exact tractor and I'm here to tell you the quality of cut is horrible the vacuum and mower deck design was designed by somebody on heroin or LSD I guess I'll go back to using my 1967 gravely walk behind lawn mower. The USA has gone to s*** in so many ways this is just another way
I will agree, things aren't made like they use to be. That said. My quality of cut has been great with this thing. Of course i am not trying to have a golf course quality lawn.
Question: I have an older but the same unit as yours. It's really been an excellent mower in the past. Problem: Why does the engine bog down now as I engage the blades. The rpm's will gradually speed back up after engaged, what's the problem ? Thanks
Ordered mine this morning. Now I have to be patient and wait for curb-side delivery. Neighbor bought the exact same a couple of months ago, and says it is like driving a Cadillac.
XT -1, LT 46, KOHLER 23HP…..Anyone know if the spindles have grease fittings and what is the recommended tire pressure. Thanks. Neither mentioned in the service manual.
i bought a 2023 lt46. its strange that they took an lt 42. changed the deck to a 46. changed the engine to a kohler 23hp v twin from a single cylinder. instead of using the 50 inch mower that already has the v twin and just change the deck to a 46. the 46 looks strange due to the 46 sticking out on the sides from my old 42 in. with the hood up and looking from 10 feet the engine looks huge. it defiantly has serious power. its a bulldog of a mower. its even funnier that you can get a lx 42 that has a vtwin. its ridiculous. besides the 46 was $2500 and the lx 42 was $3200.
Glad this helped! Trying to fill in a gap when I can. Working on some more. Its hard to do alone :D Next one might be how to find mapping for pixel props (pushing pixels)
take my advice. my mother bought a Husqvarna 48 back in april. it had a knocking sound. it was the clutch linkage. like a lot of others i had to rig a spring behind the engine to pull tension on the clutch pedal linkage. it did fix it. but i bought a 2023cub cadet lt46. the clutch linkage is tight and no noise. i have 8 hrs. so far its been great. just blow it off with compressed air. a pressure washer/ garden hose kills mower deck bearings. i just wipe it down with a damp cloth. cub cadet says change break in oil at 5 hrs. stay away from theose briggs engines. junk. go kohler.
I have an XT1 L42, the cheap box store mower. It's done great so far. I have a rock area on the bottom of the property which has a spring that leaks water most of the year.There is an erosion problem that keeps uncovering new rocks, and it sucks. The cheap stock Cub blades will get bent. I went with the Gator blades and they are so much better. I know I need to address the spring issue but it is solid rock down there and will be expensive to deal with.
My kids, just bought me one of these today for Father's Day. Thanks for your Overview on it. I was already thinking about disconnecting that safety, seat switch, and disconnecting that stupid, reverse button. The deck's on these are amazing though, and very well made. I didn't get the bagger, I'm not into those. I have about 5 acers of land, and I'd be stopping to deal with that way to often. I do however like to use the Gator, mulching blades. They can cut tall grass without leaving a bunch of clippings all over your yard. I'll be replacing the blades after this year. Are you still happy with it? or have you had any problems out of it?
i keep meaning to do a 1 year review video. the only thing i don't like, is i could use a power bagger on it. it clogs easily. otherwise i have had zero issues with it. runs great. solid machine. no regrets!!
@@BensBackyardShop I've only used mine once and my yard looks great. No problems with mine as of yet. I hope it lasts me a long time. My old Craftsman lasted me 30 years. the motor still runs buy doesn't hardly move in gear. not sure what the problem is. But I now that I have the new one I could care less about it. hahaha.. Thanks for the update. Peace.. Joe
@@thebluesrockers my craftsman yt3000 42 finally crapped out after only 10. i tried life support but the internal governor took a dive. i had already done enough work keeping the deck working.
