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freddie
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 Posted - 09/14/2010 : 21:14:42
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| i'am starting to fab up the brackets for this project. this should be easy for an old pro like me. lol. i will have pics on weds. |
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freddie
USA
2129 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2010 : 21:44:40
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freddie
USA
2129 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2010 : 21:48:08
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| its made out of 1/4 and 3/8 steel. i dont think it needs the center brackets because of the 3/8 sides on it. will try it . and go from there. |
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snohiker
USA
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Posted - 09/14/2010 : 22:12:43
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| hey looks great and i like that fuel shut off ive had a few of those |
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Gray
Canada
165 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2010 : 03:17:33
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I thought that was a fuel shutoff. 
freddie is the blade attached at same place where deck attaches, by the front axle? And how does it tilt? It looks pretty strong.
I am trying to figure out how attachments and hitches work generally. any comments appreciated.
I always wonder if blades, and especially front blades, can cause damage if one hits a solid object like an ugly rock of something. I tend to think that front end area is delicate; and some blades have frame rails that extend to rear axle, which seems stronger, but then I wonder if rear axle damage is possible. I suppose using it with some care would go a long way too. But I think what I really need to do is see some of these devices up close and personal. |
ALLIS CHALMERS 716H
SIMPLICITY Pacer 1334 |
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skunkhome
USA
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Posted - 09/15/2010 : 07:28:12
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| I think the most critical measurement is the length of the hitch from hangers to the pivot point. |
  Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
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freddie
USA
2129 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2010 : 09:58:55
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Originally posted by Gray
I thought that was a fuel shutoff.
freddie is the blade attached at same place where deck attaches, by the front axle? And how does it tilt? It looks pretty strong.
I am trying to figure out how attachments and hitches work generally. any comments appreciated.
I always wonder if blades, and especially front blades, can cause damage if one hits a solid object like an ugly rock of something. I tend to think that front end area is delicate; and some blades have frame rails that extend to rear axle, which seems stronger, but then I wonder if rear axle damage is possible. I suppose using it with some care would go a long way too. But I think what I really need to do is see some of these devices up close and personal.
GRAY, IT TILTS 25 DEGREES LEFT AND RIGHT. WITH A LOCKING PIN.
AND IT HOOKS UP WERE THE MOWER DECK DOES.
ITS RAINING OUT TODAY, SO IF IT STOPS I WILL GO TRY IT OUT.
yea, nice fuel shut off. thats the tractor i just bought. the flout sticks. so i will fix that today. |
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Gray
Canada
165 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2010 : 11:56:09
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thx freddie
I just find it hard to believe that those little "ears" are strong enough to support a blade. I think I have to crawl underneath and really take a look at what's going on under there. Good luck w the test drive.
And keep your feet up on that FD. |
ALLIS CHALMERS 716H
SIMPLICITY Pacer 1334 |
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freddie
USA
2129 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2010 : 12:23:34
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i have ran into alot of things with the snowblower and mower decks, the ears seem to hold there own. stout little mounts.
i will keep you posted on the test. its going to rain here all day |
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snohiker
USA
521 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2010 : 14:50:58
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| those little ears can take a beating ive had the grader on them the mower and the push blade your not going to break them i do wish i had a snoblower mount the to modify for my push blade hey freddie you might want to add those pcs in between the mount tho mine 2 x 1/2 and they put them in for some reason |
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olcowhand
USA
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Posted - 09/15/2010 : 15:39:22
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Originally posted by snohiker
hey looks great and i like that fuel shut off ive had a few of those
The best feature of that style shutoff is the universal fit!
Great job on the belly blade Freddie! |
Daniel in Ky -- So much to do, so little time!
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freddie
USA
2129 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2010 : 13:20:58
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thanks dan, i wil be adding some cross members to the frame. as i can see that when you run the blade to the left or right there could be some twist.
also the blade will need to have some extra weight added to it. i will take some pics today.
i also moved the location of the lifting chain to the frame, not the blade like they have it. |
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B10Dave
Canada
1951 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2010 : 22:23:37
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 Lookin' good Freddie. I can't seem to find a grader close to me at a reasonable (cheap) price so I will probably be doing the same as you and making my own. Keep up the good work and thanks for the pics. B10Dave |
Money can't buy you happiness.
It can however buy you a beer.
And that is close enough.
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Cvans
USA
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Posted - 09/16/2010 : 23:31:40
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Nice Job on the blade. Should function much better than the back blades I would think.
Keep up the good work.
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East Central South Dakota
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
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freddie
USA
2129 Posts |
Posted - 09/17/2010 : 18:59:58
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thanks cris,
i had to add 100lbs to the blade to get it to cut the way i like.
i'am going to fab a bracket insted of the chain so i can apply down force on the blade. heres a couple pics.
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freddie
USA
2129 Posts |
Posted - 09/17/2010 : 19:03:27
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oh i forgot one. this is my saw i use for many jobs like this one.
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fabracation of the grader blade
