jenkinsph
Super Star Member
Finally started the new landplane build this afternoon for my x749. Will be posting pics as I go for your viewing.
First thing I wanted to do was build the skids. I had cut out a cardboard template for this and started the layout. The skids are just under 5' long with a full bottom running surface of 4' 2". Used a torch to cut the 2x8x3/16box tubing to size and then attached the flatbar wearstrip 2"x3/8" and rolled it around the ends with a rosebud torch. Welded up the ends and ground it smooth.
Hope this will ride up easily over roots in new lawn areas and should not hold much gravel or dirt. What does everyone think of the ski shape ends?
More to come as time permits.
First thing I wanted to do was build the skids. I had cut out a cardboard template for this and started the layout. The skids are just under 5' long with a full bottom running surface of 4' 2". Used a torch to cut the 2x8x3/16box tubing to size and then attached the flatbar wearstrip 2"x3/8" and rolled it around the ends with a rosebud torch. Welded up the ends and ground it smooth.
Hope this will ride up easily over roots in new lawn areas and should not hold much gravel or dirt. What does everyone think of the ski shape ends?
More to come as time permits.