WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #1 Posted February 22, 2021 @Handy Don @ebinmaine @DennisThornton @pullstart @PeacemakerJack, here's what you need for driveway maintenance... 5 8 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #2 Posted February 22, 2021 I've seen that or it's cousin. I really needed that when I put in the driveway! Would love to have it even now! Really nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,217 #3 Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) YEAH, that's cookin' with gas! Three axis control on the blade, power steering, easy step up. The only thing missing from the "big guys" is canting the front wheels. But you'd need a LOT of driveway to keep that thing busy. Notice the trailer ball hitch to attach the blade carrier at the front. Clever! Edited February 22, 2021 by Handy Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #4 Posted February 22, 2021 7 minutes ago, Handy Don said: YEAH, that's cookin' with gas! But you'd need a LOT of driveway to keep that thing busy. My home in WV 4 tenths mile long driveway. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,217 #5 Posted February 22, 2021 True. So it'd need tending what, maybe three times a year. Of course, with a gadget like that the "need" might be more like monthly . Course it could do well for snow duty, too (need a wider blade to push well outside the wheel track, though). 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,483 #6 Posted February 22, 2021 Alright. Alright. Alright. That's just flippin neat! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7 Posted February 22, 2021 I'm surprised it doesn't have a wider blade. I'd love to see more of the drive train! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #8 Posted February 22, 2021 I wonder how much it weighs to cut so deep! From behind... it looks like a Cub being towed away 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #9 Posted February 22, 2021 27 minutes ago, Handy Don said: True. So it'd need tending what, maybe three times a year. Of course, with a gadget like that the "need" might be more like monthly . Course it could do well for snow duty, too (need a wider blade to push well outside the wheel track, though). 2018 flash flood at my parents, this was a day later same driveway I shared in video a week ago... VIDEO0111.mp4 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #10 Posted February 23, 2021 Ya beat me to it!! I was just coming here to make a thread after seeing it. Super nice job on that! Love to have one!! Randy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,557 #11 Posted February 23, 2021 Awesome! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,217 #12 Posted February 25, 2021 Hi, Something my son found. When we do a grader blade for the WH to maintain camp roads and trails, we'll probably look at a carbide tooth blade edge. https://www.dirtandgravel.psu.edu/sites/default/files/General Resources/Technical Bulletins/TB_Carbide-Tipped_Blade.pdf Given your intimate acquaintance with dirt/gravel roads, @WVHillbilly520H, I thought you might find this interesting. Best, Don 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #13 Posted February 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Handy Don said: Hi, Something my son found. When we do a grader blade for the WH to maintain camp roads and trails, we'll probably look at a carbide tooth blade edge. https://www.dirtandgravel.psu.edu/sites/default/files/General Resources/Technical Bulletins/TB_Carbide-Tipped_Blade.pdf Given your intimate acquaintance with dirt/gravel roads, @WVHillbilly520H, I thought you might find this interesting. Best, Don I have 6-7' carbide section that (apparently) a WVDoH grader lost, near my parents place, barely scarred up, they must have forgotten to tighten the bolts up. If I think about it is snap an pic when I over there this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,217 #14 Posted February 26, 2021 41 minutes ago, WVHillbilly520H said: If I think about I'll snap a pic when I'm over there this weekend Thanks, be interested to see a shot of one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #15 Posted February 26, 2021 Latest edition to the grader craze... https://www.facebook.com/groups/263966625951/permalink/10157727761835952/ or here. https://aktuelfiyat.com/hand-built-mini-grader-built-from-a-wheelhorse-garden-tractor-fun-backyard-tractor-diy-project/. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #16 Posted February 26, 2021 1 hour ago, WVHillbilly520H said: Latest edition to the grader craze... https://www.facebook.com/groups/263966625951/permalink/10157727761835952/ or here. https://aktuelfiyat.com/hand-built-mini-grader-built-from-a-wheelhorse-garden-tractor-fun-backyard-tractor-diy-project/. Hand built mini grader built from a Wheelhorse Garden Tractor, Fun backyard tractor DIY project (seems he was low on red paint...) But pretty dang awesome! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #17 Posted February 26, 2021 1 hour ago, DennisThornton said: Hand built mini grader built from a Wheelhorse Garden Tractor, Fun backyard tractor DIY project (seems he was low on red paint...) But pretty dang awesome! I guess where he came from everything was green . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #18 Posted February 26, 2021 1 minute ago, WVHillbilly520H said: I guess where he came from everything was green . Looked that way... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #19 Posted February 27, 2021 On 2/25/2021 at 6:58 PM, WVHillbilly520H said: I have 6-7' carbide section that (apparently) a WVDoH grader lost, near my parents place, barely scarred up, they must have forgotten to tighten the bolts up. If I think about it is snap an pic when I over there this weekend. On 2/25/2021 at 7:40 PM, Handy Don said: Thanks, be interested to see a shot of one Here you go, I'm pretty sure I have had this leaned up against the garage for over 20 years. Its every bit of a 100# as you see it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #20 Posted February 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, WVHillbilly520H said: Here you go, I'm pretty sure I have had this leaned up against the garage for over 20 years. Its every bit of a 100# as you see it. Got a chunk of that as well. Just hate to cut it until I'm sure.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #21 Posted February 28, 2021 Since its my post I am going to veer off track a bit, @ebinmaine, @JCM and all the other Maineers seems I have caught you all holding out on us here... . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,161 #22 Posted February 28, 2021 Those races are in Lincolnville,Me which is about a 3 1/2 to 4 hr ride north of us. They are north of Owls Head where the truck and tractor show is in July right on the coast of Maine. Have never been to those tractor ice races but back around 2010 there were oval dirt track lawnmower races 30 minutes from us which we enjoyed on certain Sundays. @WVHillbilly520H The dirt track was a lot more dangerous than watching those ice races. Thanks for that. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,483 #23 Posted February 28, 2021 That's up not too awful far from @Oldskool Mike. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikMacMike 479 #24 Posted February 28, 2021 On 2/22/2021 at 6:43 PM, WVHillbilly520H said: 2018 flash flood at my parents, this was a day later same driveway I shared in video a week ago... VIDEO0111.mp4 Ouch ouch ouch, might need larger ditches on each side of the drive??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #25 Posted February 28, 2021 52 minutes ago, MikMacMike said: Ouch ouch ouch, might need larger ditches on each side of the drive??? Wasn't going to help that day, it ruined about half the county, including state paved roads. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
