Tiller Project

[catman81056 3]

I've always wanted a 3 PTH tiller and when I saw a Sears model the looked just like the walk behind tiller I had I decided to imporvise. This is what took place;

I've got more pics but not on PhotoBucket yet.

I just hope the 5PH Briggs can handle the extra 20"s of tines, if not I have an Industrial 7ph I can put on it. Then I'll worry about the chain drive inside the tiller.

Thats a 3 speed stick on that baby, 2 forward and 1 rev. I plan on using reverse to counter rotate the tines.

[Kelly 1,029]

Looks good let us know how it works.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

Wow, Tim.....

That's !

[catman81056 3]

A few more pics;

[Greg B. 1]

Now, THAT's clever

Greg B.

[catman81056 3]

Thanks I just hope it doesn't take a S$%# on me when I try it out!!!

[Rollerman 290]

Wow Tim you have the gift of fab!

Looks like it's going to work great...deffinatley looks sturdy.

If power is an issue you can always add more! :thumbs:

[combatmp29r 27]

Very Nice Tim Looks like it ought to work great

[catman81056 3]

That is one thing I have a tendancy to do and that is to "over build" things. Example:

A friend wanted a few engine stands that would stack on top of each other(small block chevys). So I thought 1/4"x 2"X2" steel tubing would be perfect. They surly wouldn't fold up after stacked. Hell, those things had to weigh 100 lbs apiece. Took 2 of use to take them out of the truck.

Yep, I do over-do-it about all the time, but I don't worry about stuff falling apart :thumbs:

[combatmp29r 27]

Hey Tim is that a mill and a lathe I see in your shop there? :thumbs:

[Nick 13]

Tim,

Thats a nice looking fab job on the big tiller. Not sure Ive ever seen one of those fancy 3 speed tillers. Your tiller is bigger than my Sears 3pt tiller now... but I guess your D is a bit larger than the Lawn ranger to though.

Nick in ohio

[Stigian 1,234]

Wow Tim you have the gift of fab!

lol.. very good Stephen

Thats some nice work there Tim

Theres nowt wrong with a bit of over engineering

It saves having to make it stronger when the weaker bits brake

Thats my excuse anyway :P

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496]

Looks good, Tim. I'm also curious about how well it works when you do get a chance to try it out. Like you, I wonder about the 5 hp being enough power, but it looks as though you have a plan if it don't. Great job. :thumbs:

[catman81056 3]

Thanks all, I'll post pics when the time comes maybe even a short vid (if I can figure out how with my digital).

Joel that is a Linley Jig bore, not recomended to use as a mill but I take small cuts and so far its been real handy. The lathe is a 12x36 Craftsman, its starting to show its age but it still does a nice job. I've got the quick change off of it right now, theres a few gears that are suddenly missing teeth. Man are those things expensive . 1 small 33 tooth gear=$91.00. The other 2 I can tig teeth back onto and file to fit. Just got to work with what you have :thumbs:

[combatmp29r 27]

1 small 33 tooth gear=$91.00. The other 2 I can tig teeth back onto and file to fit. Just got to work with what you have

Holy crap Tim. I just wish I had room for a lathe and mill. Well and could find one close that I didn't have to sell my kids to buy You can imagine the wifes input on such a deal :D

[Nick 13]

Tim,

Hope to see how your tiller works out. I doubt if my sears 3pt tiller gets freed up and an engine mounted on it soon. Guess I need to build a 3pt before then to.

If you can get some video shot (I just use a Sony still camera that does video also and load it USB) then the Movie Maker program in Windows is easy to edit with. Drag and drop the clips into a movie and save it. Then load it up to youtube or photobucket.

Microsoft page for Movie maker

An Instructions page for Movie Maker

Nick in ohio

[kpinnc 11,895]

Nice work Tim!

Looks sturdy enough to me, and with the 3 point, you'll be able to set you tine depth. Awesome setup- multiple speeds, and infinite depth adjustment.

Out to make for an awesome attachment!

Kevin

[kpinnc 11,895]

By the way Tim,

You mentioned being concerned about it flying apart with you, so I'll add my two cents:

With that heavy frame you built around it, you could fashion some end plates and mount the outside ends of those long axles with flange bearings. That would definately relieve some stress on the bearings and axles towards the center.

I think your design is awesome. Just throwing my two cents at your concern...

Kevin

[catman81056 3]

I didn't get a good side pic but you can see the bearings in this one.

We must be thinking along the same lines

Where abouts you located in NC? I have kinfolk in East Flat Rock.

[kpinnc 11,895]

I'm near Charlotte.

You did exactly what I was thinking about! THAT will be sturdy!

I really like your design!

Kevin