We use to sell new Howse grass mowers. They should of been built that well to begin with, but then we would of called them Woods with a much steeper price tag. Keep oil-grease mixture in the gear box, it should last.
I do not. Ton of ads on You Tube. I would have built one myself , few years ago, but then went with a less expensive option. Their pricey. I understand it tougher to get a mortgage on one.
Neighbor had 2 barns salvaged quite a few years ago already. Got a good buck for the boards and beams as they were shipped out to California. Better than money in the bank. See
Ticks also live in firewood. Bullseye doesn't always develop around the bite. The female tick carries Lyme. The bacteria hide in various parts of the body and can live there for years. The difficulty breathing and erratic heartbeat really sucks. Keep exercising as to not use the use of ones legs.
Having sold new tractors for many years; next tractor I buy sure won't be new. I don't like feeling the power train through the casting onto the seat when working the tractor.