I am determined to figure out how you all post those tiny linked pics. I noted that you are using photobucket so I opened an account there and we will see how it works.
I was frustrated because it would be clearer if you could make comments and attach pictures to illustrate the explanation. So I am going to try to do just that.I finally figured out that a search on "thumbnails" got me the necessary info. Thanks to Jake (Grrrr) and Rob (3RRL).
What I think is unique about my build is not the blade itself--well I want to make a rake that will fit here too and therefore get double use of the frame and gauge wheels, but rather the gauge wheels and the control for them. There are times when getting them up and out of the way is beneficial--loading on a trailer, storage in your garage, working next to an obstacle, or simply knocking down a pile of material.
The method that I used to gain this versatility is a rear bracket for the adjusting link which is pinned in place on the structure bars. The wheels can be pinned up in two positions, but I prefer the "over center" position as it allows almost the same clearance as it has without wheels.
In this way you can change from the stored position back to the working position without loosing your position setting. Establishing the setting that will give you a smooth finish takes a bit of on/off the tractor.
I will follow up with the finished product hopefully this next week. I think that I have succeeded with the thumbnails--it took me an inordinate amount of time to figure it out
but now that I have it I will be able to do better in the future. I know I should have just asked my teen age son, huh?!!
Thanks guys for bearing with me in my learning curve.
Mike