combatmp29r 27 #1 Posted March 3, 2008 Well after fighting with the camera yaesterday and losing. I can't get the pics from the first grader blade build to download from it. I decided I would just have to build another one. So here it is chapter by chapter. Now don't expect Ian's level of story telling, but I will do my best to entertain as well as possibly give you guys some ideas. Not having the lawn ranger front blade frame to start with like Nick did in his post, I opted for some 1/8" plate and some 3/4x3/4x1/8" angle iron I had in the steel pile. I posted the drawing with dimensions of the original here. The pieces of the frame ready for assembly Tack welded togethor Angle Iron cut to size and welded solid [ Tomorrow I'll try to find time to finish cleaning up the welds and add the tubes for the plow to mount to and the front to attach to the tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #2 Posted March 3, 2008 OK guys someone need to tell me why the pics are so big even resized? Maybe its just on my end because I read Kelly asked the same thing earlier, but they all look huge except the last one on my screen :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #3 Posted March 3, 2008 They look normal to me, Joel. The first one is smaller than the rest, but the others are "nomal" size. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #4 Posted March 3, 2008 The pics look normal to me Joel. You been drinkin maybe ? Nice start to yer project as well. Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #5 Posted March 3, 2008 They still look big here Maybe that the problem MIke no I havent been drinking. Wheres the Mt Dew??????? Thanks for the compliment Mike. I'm very pleased with the 1st blade, so this one should be as nice if not better. Got a little experience from the 1st now Terry you say the 1st one is smaller? The last one is smaller on my screen Karl I've read a couple other posts about pics looking large to the guys that posted them anything up that you know of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #6 Posted March 3, 2008 Terry you say the 1st one is smaller? The last one is smaller on my screen Right click the picture and select "properties", Joel. It should show the image size. I got 320 X 240 for your first picture and 640 X 480 for all the rest. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #7 Posted March 3, 2008 They are all showing 1024x768 on mine They are set at 640x480 on photo bucket though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,268 #8 Posted March 3, 2008 If you had resized the picture it is very possible that your browser still has the larger version cached. You can clear that by going into properties and clearing your browser temporary files. This will force the pictures to reload, but they look perfect on this end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #9 Posted March 3, 2008 OK thanks Karl. If I get a minute I will try that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 13 #10 Posted March 3, 2008 Looks like you got a good start on the grader blade today Joel. Shouldnt take long now and you will be out testing. We both had the same idea I got started on my grader project again also. Guess we got the 50+ temps to work in the garage while Terry is getting all the snow. I even saw an alert for a chance of flooding again tomorrow. A few weeks back we had some of the worst flooding that we have had in years. Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #11 Posted March 3, 2008 Yeah they are talking about flooding here too Nick. I've got just over 3" of standing water out side my shop doors. Good thing the shop site 8" off the ground huh? I'm really thinking the next project will be a WH mounted pump :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #12 Posted March 3, 2008 Looks good so far Joel...& yours too Nick. Feeling inspired & think I'm gonna have to cutup one of my vertical plow blades tonight? I have 2 of the mid mounts...well 1 & a 1/2.... I'd like to try & build one of the rear mount types Nick like you showed me at the Wapak swaps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #13 Posted March 3, 2008 Cut up a vertical plow? As long as its one of the newer ones like the Bs take I guess its ok :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #14 Posted March 3, 2008 I did have a weird A frame that came from a Wheel Horse/Toro Z turn that would have made a slick grader blade base for a large frame. I sent it home with the other Steve "Refracman" a while back as he plays with the GT's I'll have to bug him for an update? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #15 Posted March 3, 2008 Joel, Nice project - it's seem to be coming along nicely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #16 Posted March 25, 2008 OK Chapter 1 page 2 The frame has progressed. I added the 3/8" ID front tube for mounting it, and the 1" ID vertical tube for the blade to attach to. I also added the sheet metal mounting area for the angle adjusting latch. Here are the pics: Front mounting tube Blade mounting tube bottom view Top view of frame as it is Bottom view as is Side view of frame I still need to build the actuall latch mounts, and latch itself. I'll make the blade and mounts first though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #17 Posted March 25, 2008 Chapter 2 page 1 On to the blade Here is the Sears 42" donor blade And then sliced and diced into two very useful size blades. Yes this will be a 42" grader blade not a 40" like the originals I'm using the bottom half of it so I have a replaceable cutting edge on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69DEZ 4 #18 Posted March 25, 2008 Looks great Joel. If you get it done in time you can send that up with the tiller! No you don't have to paint it! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #19 Posted March 25, 2008 Looking good, Joel. I'm amazed with the new baby that you still have the time for this. Oh, btw, how's the hand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg B. 1 #20 Posted March 25, 2008 Way to go, Joel. You've inspired me enough that I've begun looking for material. Terry, Joel has to find the time, bacause, with a daughter, he will never again have the money! Greg B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,895 #21 Posted March 25, 2008 Looks great Joel! Makes me want one too! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #22 Posted March 25, 2008 Terry, Gregs right with 3 kids now there will never be the funding to buy one again The hand is great I haven't wrapped it in a couple weeks. Greg, great to know that you guys are getting something from this Thanks Kevin, I bet you build a rear blade first though with that 3 point :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #23 Posted March 26, 2008 Some pretty cool fab work there Joel & nice step by step pics. I need to start working with the vert snow balde I have as soon as the house is buttoned up. Probably give Nick in OH a shout too for some ball park numbers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #24 Posted March 26, 2008 Chapter 2 page 2 Well I didn't get as much time in the shop as I would like, and the camera batteries didn't last as long as I'd like either , but here is todays progress. The blade mount is started: I will add gussets to it to keep it from folding back under the pressure of grading. I'm also going to take the blade skids off so It can do its job right Then here are some pics of it set togethor as it will be when assembled. A word of advice to anyone doing this build. A 1" bolt is not 1"OD. The 1"x8" bolt I picked up today to use for the mounting pin actually measures 1.012" in diameter. Hmmm it doesn't seem to want to fit in the 1" hole. Wonder why?? So tomorrow I will file it down on the outside to fit Heres my sign :imstupid: . Should have taken the digital caliper with me to TSC :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg B. 1 #25 Posted March 26, 2008 Joel, Do you have any plans to reinforce the top edge of your blade? I don't know much, but at my age, I know limp when I'm lookin' at it... Greg B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
