Gravel Driveway vs Box Blade

   / Gravel Driveway vs Box Blade #21  
I've been noticing quite a few new "members" (and I mean 1 post new) responding to very old threads. Seems like spammers trying to create an online history.

I find it very hard to believe a new "member" would post a recommendation for a sponsor's product to an ancient thread as their first post.
 
   / Gravel Driveway vs Box Blade #22  
Many new users find TBN via a search engine like Google etc...depending on their query the search may hit on older threads...Also many new users have been lurking/reading for a long time without registering so it's not like they are unfamiliar with popular advertisers/members...
 
   / Gravel Driveway vs Box Blade #24  
I like this website. I have found lots of things that make my life easier and had a lot of fun doing it. I purchased a New Holland TC30 with loader and hoe 2012 from a guy going bankrupt and gave me a great deal. I sold the backhoe for enuf money that the tractor was free. Now I am kicking myself for letting that Blue-Hoe-go. it cant be replaced for anything close to what I sold it for, but it was my first time owning a tractor Live & learn. Back then I had no idea how or why I would use a tractor. its only a few years latter (2018) now and I have no idea how I could go without a tractor. The first day I found this site was 2013 I had just installed hydraulics to make my 3 point usable for grading uneaven ground around my property. It was all new to me and I had a lot of trenching to clean up I was having fun doing it. I honestly never looked at the dates of that post didnt know they had dates. ( it was also the first time I had ever posted anything here or anywhere) If you are reading this you know by now im a old dorky Schmo who just lerned what a computer is, and how to drive a tractor :) "like that smiley face" anyway I am not a salesmen or anything like that just a guy having lots of fun with a little Blue tractor. yes I know now this is an old post. im having fun I hope you are too. I did laugh when i read the "I hope that fella figured it out in the past 9 years"
 
   / Gravel Driveway vs Box Blade #26  
One of the first things the "old timers" say when you ask a question is "check old threads; this has been discussed". That's why I laugh.

I'm following up on this because I now have a long gravel driveway to maintain. I have a BB and was thinking of getting a grading blade. The man at the store said he uses a drag harrow to dress his long gravel driveway (and he wasn't trying to sell me one, just conversation). So I'm investigating.

The box blade would be good for moving and distributing grave or a total reno but I'm looking for something to use on a regular basis to keep it smooth.
 
   / Gravel Driveway vs Box Blade #27  
Buggs67 said:
One of the first things the "old timers" say when you ask a question is "check old threads; this has been discussed". That's why I laugh.

I'm following up on this because I now have a long gravel driveway to maintain. I have a BB and was thinking of getting a grading blade. The man at the store said he uses a drag harrow to dress his long gravel driveway (and he wasn't trying to sell me one, just conversation). So I'm investigating.

The box blade would be good for moving and distributing grave or a total reno but I'm looking for something to use on a regular basis to keep it smooth.
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If you like a FLAT smooth driveway, then a land plane is the tool for you.
If you like to make and keep a significant crown (to shed water) then you need a rear blade.
A land plane is fool proof!
A rear blade will take some practicing to hold the grade/shape that you may want.
I use ONLY a rear blade, have used one for years, and am **** about holding a significant crown, to shed water.
 
   / Gravel Driveway vs Box Blade #28  
fried1765 said:
If you like a FLAT smooth driveway, then a land plane is the tool for you.
If you like to make and keep a significant crown (to shed water) then you need a rear blade.
A land plane is fool proof!
A rear blade will take some practicing to hold the grade/shape that you may want.
I use ONLY a rear blade, have used one for years, and am **** about holding a significant crown, to shed water.
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Fried, I have a few questions for you.

First, what do you consider a significant crown? As in how much crown do you have on your drive. How many inches in height per foot width ?

Second, how many inches of rainfall per year at your location?

Third, what type of material is your drive made of?

Thanks in advance. ;)
 
   / Gravel Driveway vs Box Blade #29  
.66"
35"
Crushed Limestone
 
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