Raider12 13 #1 Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Can anyone tell me what size the cutting edge is for a 48: plow? I know it's 48" wide, but how high and how thick? Was it originaly made any special type of steel? I need to make replacement for my own before I frabricate a pair of "Pro-Wings" for the sides. Edited January 5, 2013 by Raider12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #2 Posted January 5, 2013 I just had one off about a hour ago to turn it over, it's about 1/8" thick mine was worn on one side but I'm sure it was about 2 1/2" wide when new, I'm pretty sure it's just plain old steel, but harder steel might last longer if you can get the square holes in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,190 #3 Posted January 5, 2013 I replaced mine this year. The original is 3/16 thick by?. To worn to tell. I assume you no you can turn it over. I made one out of 2 1/2'' x 1/4 '' band iron for mine. Toro wanted 36 bucks and I got some bar steel at work for. Well lets just say the price was right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #4 Posted January 6, 2013 I just put a new wear edge on a plow for my GT-14. The plow was 54" wide. The new wear bar is made from a piece of 4" wide X 1/4" thick piece of steel 54" long. And here is how I made the square holes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,190 #5 Posted January 6, 2013 I always wondered bout them square holes in steel. I know how to do them in wood because I have the square bits with my shopsmith but never seen the bit for metal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #6 Posted January 6, 2013 its a punch that makes some of the square holes,i drill a round hole and use a triangular file to square the holes,its a bit slow but a sharp file will do it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-8074 19 #7 Posted January 6, 2013 I made mine out of a 3 1/2 x 3/8 flat stock. All I did was counter sink the holes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #8 Posted January 6, 2013 I have a plow out back that has a 4" tall at least 1/2" thick cutting edge off a BIG grader I bet you would never wear that one out, it does tapper down narrow at the bottom but I bet it is HARD, and I know it adds a ton of weight to the plow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octfst 378 #9 Posted January 6, 2013 I just put a new wear edge on a plow for my GT-14. The plow was 54" wide. The new wear bar is made from a piece of 4" wide X 1/4" thick piece of steel 54" long. And here is how I made the square holes... love your tip. I have a Bridgeport Mill & always used a small end mill to square off my holes. but also have a nice broach set that I use for key ways. but next time I need a square hole I will be using the press & a broach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider12 13 #10 Posted January 6, 2013 I like the idea of square holes! Thanks for all of the replys as well! I do like the idea of making this a little heavier to weigh the plow down a bit. Once I get the cutting edge replaced, I plan to make a pair of extensions, or what I have always called "Pro-Wings". THese will be removable and add a total of 12: to the plow. I had these same items on my Myers plow on my truck. I will besure to take plenty of photos and post tem later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whmaverick 54 #11 Posted January 6, 2013 The correct standard wear edge for the 42", 48", and the rare 54" snow dozer blades are 2-1/2" X 3-1/16" by the corresponding lengths. The steel used is believed to be cold rolled steel which is harder than hot rolled steel. HTH (hope that helps) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider12 13 #12 Posted January 6, 2013 "Cold Rolled" that is the discription I was looking for. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 925 #13 Posted January 6, 2013 I bought my original plow in 1979. I flipped the cutting edge and after 10 years it was done. I had two 1/4 inch thick x 4 inch tall cutting edges fabricated and mounted them both at the same time. I finally sold the plow in 2011 and I never even had to flip the "dual" cutting edges over. The cutting edges were cold rolled steel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites