ctgoldwing
Platinum Member
Although I am 'bruised knuckle' limited, I want to attack some projects with / for the tractor. My first attempt will be to make a snow plow for my quick attach loader either with an old skid steer unit or welding up an old snow plow to a homemade mount (I have never welded, yet). From what I have read here I now have a false sense of optimism. I have assembled a couple of motors before including a 351C from a bare block but I have 0 experience with hydraulics.
Assuming I can plan the project out & gather the needed materials how does one (in their backyard) make the final product pretty? I am sure that whatever I get will be rusty & in need of paint. How do you clean it down to the metal - I certainly don't have a sandblaster. Is a wire brush on a drill my only option? Are there specific paints that stand up to this kind of service? Do they need to be sprayed on - I do have air & guess I could get an air sprayer???
I always look at the finished product of any of my projects and, assuming it works/does what it is supposed to do, the next most important thing is does it look good - like a professional would do it?
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Assuming I can plan the project out & gather the needed materials how does one (in their backyard) make the final product pretty? I am sure that whatever I get will be rusty & in need of paint. How do you clean it down to the metal - I certainly don't have a sandblaster. Is a wire brush on a drill my only option? Are there specific paints that stand up to this kind of service? Do they need to be sprayed on - I do have air & guess I could get an air sprayer???
I always look at the finished product of any of my projects and, assuming it works/does what it is supposed to do, the next most important thing is does it look good - like a professional would do it?
Any suggestions would be appreciated!