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| 2nstoys |
Posted - 10/31/2008 : 07:00:57
Made this grader blade for my 3410. Cut a old plow in half and made the front mounts. Works great. I made a way for it to hook to the running board so that I can snowblow and still have it hooked up to drag the last of the snow that the blower leaves behind. When it snows I will see if it works.
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| haykarenhardy |
Posted - 11/29/2008 : 19:47:04
Phil,
Here's my two cents, variable amperage is nice. So are torches and a metal cutting band saw if you can find one. You do need a grinder from time to time.
Stan |
| skunkhome |
Posted - 11/29/2008 : 18:42:57
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Originally posted by olcowhand
Oh, I knew it'd be out of li9ne shipping wise./ Just wantyed you to see the type welder I'd recommend youkeeping an eye out for. These welders were VERY common & likely many unused in you area. They seem to last forever too!
I'll keep it in mind and be looking on craigslist as well. |
| olcowhand |
Posted - 11/29/2008 : 18:22:36
Lots of typo's in my last reply. Got a nasty head cold, so feel like @$#! |
| olcowhand |
Posted - 11/29/2008 : 18:21:24
Oh, I knew it'd be out of li9ne shipping wise./ Just wantyed you to see the type welder I'd recommend youkeeping an eye out for. These welders were VERY common & likely many unused in you area. They seem to last forever too! |
| skunkhome |
Posted - 11/29/2008 : 17:49:45
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Originally posted by olcowhand
Now to Phil....you need a welder man! If you can easy access 220V, then an older unit like the link below is a GREAT welder. One like it repaired everything we broke on this farm up to 2" thick metal. Plus you can get them cheap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Lincoln-AC-225-Stick-Welder-Tombstone-Old-Style-Copper_W0QQitemZ330289415964QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Welding_Supplies?hash=item330289415964&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
Daniel, you are right and the price is right on the welder but the freight to LA is a killer ...$345. |
| olcowhand |
Posted - 11/29/2008 : 17:29:02
Great Design! I like that window regulator, first I've seen like it.
Now to Phil....you need a welder man! If you can easy access 220V, then an older unit like the link below is a GREAT welder. One like it repaired everything we broke on this farm up to 2" thick metal. Plus you can get them cheap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Lincoln-AC-225-Stick-Welder-Tombstone-Old-Style-Copper_W0QQitemZ330289415964QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Welding_Supplies?hash=item330289415964&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 |
| 2nstoys |
Posted - 11/29/2008 : 16:58:53
It is off of a newer Chevy Silverado front door window regulator. Just cut the cables and used them. Used a double pole double throw switch to actuate. Works good so far. May need to make a cover if snow buildup becomes a problem. |
| ZippoVarga |
Posted - 11/29/2008 : 10:48:18
Awesome set up! What did you use for a spout rotator? I've seen GM electric window motors used but that doesn't look like any window actuator I've ever seen. Almost looks like a windhield wiper motor. Did you use a Single pole double throw switch with your set up or individual switches?
Phil,
When I grade my barn drive I get the crown by just standing on the out side of the blade and letting the other float towards the center. With the blade being mounted to the front axle, it will maintain a crown if you already have one on your drive as the grader follows the pitch of the front axle. One tire on the crown, one on the driven path should automaticaly give you the crown if there is already one there. And as I stated earlier, to make a crown, just stand on the outside edge of the blade and let the crown side float. |
| 2nstoys |
Posted - 11/27/2008 : 12:01:20
Finally home during the day today. Here are some more pics. Also incuded one of my Electric blower spout rotater.
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| skunkhome |
Posted - 11/27/2008 : 01:31:07
I have an old Sears (I am told) plow that I could cut in half. Great idea. now all I need to do is start welding.
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| 2nstoys |
Posted - 11/26/2008 : 22:36:01
I will post more pics someday when I can get home early enough. It raises with the mower deck cable. It seems to be pretty level even when angled. I do have it adjusted so it hits the ground as the blower is still 1.5 inches above the ground. Have not had alot of snow yet to try it.
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| jimmyj |
Posted - 11/26/2008 : 10:20:48
What a great idea! How do you raise and lower it? Can you change the angle so it is higher or lower on one side vs the other? |
| lilredb1 |
Posted - 11/04/2008 : 02:42:13
I'd like to see more pics of that grader blade and setup....
Do you intend to raise/lower the grader blade at the same time the snowblower raises/lowers? |
