LD1
Epic Contributor
Nice work Big D...
As jenkinsph said, there isnt much curve at all there, I can see that blade being really flimsy before you beefed it up.
Blades that dont have any backbracing (like you added) only have the curve to give them strength. Without much curve....:confused2:
A small tractor like yours would have no trouble bending a blade even if it was made with 1/2" plate if there is no curve. Plate steel isnt strong in the direction used for a blade. They need either curve or a strongback to give depth for strength.
As jenkinsph said, there isnt much curve at all there, I can see that blade being really flimsy before you beefed it up.
Blades that dont have any backbracing (like you added) only have the curve to give them strength. Without much curve....:confused2:
A small tractor like yours would have no trouble bending a blade even if it was made with 1/2" plate if there is no curve. Plate steel isnt strong in the direction used for a blade. They need either curve or a strongback to give depth for strength.