pgiro 36 #1 Posted November 15, 2016 Hello, Trying to locate a new cutting edge for a 56" blade for a D-160. If I'm looking at the right document, it should be: 103618 PLATE-BLADE EDGE Tried looking up the part number but maybe it has been superseded. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #2 Posted November 15, 2016 Most of us just get a piece of steel 4" wide X 1/4" thick X (what ever length you need). Drill holes 1/2 way up (2" from the edge) and you can flip it in a few years and use the other side. Do a search on here for lots of ideas for a new edge including rubber, UHMW and other items. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #3 Posted November 16, 2016 Here is what I used - 1/2" x 60" pre-beveled 1055 steel http://www.discountsteel.com/items/1055_Steel_Beveled_Cutting_Edge.cfm Another Ebay source and a bit thinner - http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-8-x3-x66-Hardened-Cutting-Edge-1055-Carbon-Bucket-skid-steer-loader-tractor-/122004042520?hash=item1c6801f318:g:xOYAAOSwgQ9VhXPj My 56" blade was severely worn and damaged from the previous owner , so I had to weld it . 3/32" 7018 first pass , 1/8" 7014 final pass to fill/cap . Full length weld both front/rear . The damage was bad enough that the new edge couldn't be bolted like the original , hence welding it on . Just have to watch travel direction and moving around as well as heat input or you'll warp it badly . There are a couple other Ebay sources - 60" 1055 steel , pre-beveled just like I used - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Titan-60-Bucket-Cutting-Edge-Hardened-1055-Carbon-Steel-1-2-Tractor-Loader-/361569665662?hash=item542f3b427e:g:71sAAOSwyDxXhlfs 42" for the smaller blades/plows - again , 1055 steel http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-8-x3-x42-Hardened-Cutting-Edge-1055-Carbon-Bucket-skid-steer-loader-tractor-/122133776666?hash=item1c6fbd891a:g:xOYAAOSwgQ9VhXPj Just a note - 1055 isn't too bad to drill and file for carriage bolts . Use a good quality cobalt bit and slow rpm with a decent cutting fluid like TD Foamy (Fastenal) . 4-corner files can be found but aren't exactly mainstream - I have 5 different sizes and cut patterns now . Or, spend the money on several sizes of square hole broaches and use an arbor or hydraulic press . I wouldn't recommend having a shop use an ironworker as those bits are not designed for hardened steels and irritating the local welder is a bad idea...not to mention parts for those machines are holy crap expensive . Local guy got a bill for $275 for 4 holes ...lol . Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgiro 36 #4 Posted November 16, 2016 Thanks for all the comments. I will probably buy a piece of flat stock, but just concerned about getting the square cutouts for the carriage bolts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82Caddy 851 #5 Posted November 16, 2016 You don't have to use carriage bolts...could easily (I've done it) just drill a hole and use a regular hex head bolt with nylock nut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #6 Posted November 17, 2016 Four corner square file - https://www.kmstools.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/KMS_File-ID-Chart.pdf Pferd square files - http://www.pferdusa.com/products/201a/201a02/201a0211P.html Grobet square file - https://www.knifeandgun.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=32.415 USA made Johnson square , I have one and like it very much - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-10-Square-Bastard-File-10-File-Johnson-Brother-File-Co-Made-in-U-S-A-/391616716776?hash=item5b2e2cdfe8 Simonds square larger holes - one of my absolute favorites and cuts quickly - http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIMONDS-73-436000-14-SQUARE-BASTARD-FILE-NEW-MADE-IN-USA-/380784897931?hash=item58a88c6f8b With either the Simonds or Johnson files I can make a round hole square in less than 2 minutes once the layout work is done . Just use a scribe and a square to lay out the holes after drilling the base diameter for the bolt section . Sarge 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgiro 36 #7 Posted November 17, 2016 Sarge, Thanks for the tips on the square files. I will probably pick one up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #8 Posted November 19, 2016 I need to buy 2 more to complete my "set" . In looking back , might have been cheaper to buy the set of square press broaches but they can break easily....ugh. Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgiro 36 #9 Posted December 9, 2016 Just to follow up on this topic, I ended up finding the exact replacement cutting edge from http://www.jackssmallengines.com/. It was about $55 shipped, which was about the same price as the flat bar stock that I found online, due to the high shipping cost, and for which I'd have cut the holes and use a square file to make the carriage bolts fit. Much better option to buy the exact replacement cutting edge. It even came painted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #10 Posted December 9, 2016 How thick was the replacement cutting edge ? I'm curious as well to see if it's actually hardened steel or just standard X60 or 1018... Mine is actually cutting down the top surface of the asphalt drive.. Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgiro 36 #11 Posted December 11, 2016 I believe it's 1/4". Probably just standard steel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #12 Posted December 11, 2016 The 1055HC I linked to is actually cutting down the asphalt - need to make some skids for this blade today as we're getting a storm right now . So far , no marks in the steel edge despite ripping out several pieces of concrete with it on the last storm . Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
