Kubota's first snowfall with polyurethane edge

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Jeff H

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I installed my new polyurethane edge last night, and made my own chain lift rods so that it can follow the driveway surface.

It's raining now, supposed to be 1"-3" of snow tonight. I might get to try this out by tomorrow. If it don't snow I can squeegee off the water. :D

I still can't help but be skeptical at how well this edge will last. It was so easy to drill the holes in the polyurethane. I envision it being ground down by the cement after one use, but everyone says they are durable, so I will see.

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Two questions please?

1) Where did you get the Poly from?, I am looking for some for my front blade.

2) Why bother with the chains? The 3PH natural floats...just lower it all the way and it will float through it's entire travel.
 
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I got it from here Misc Poly Edges - Blank No Holes

I ordered 1"x6"x60" blank no holes. Then I drilled my own holes, I used a 5/8" spade bit, the type made for wood, in a drill press on slow speed. It worked great. I had to make the metal retainer strip, that is 3/8" x 2 1/2" x 59"

With the solid lift rods yes it floats up and down, but not side to side. The blade stays horizontal with the tractor. Now it floats side to side independent of how the tractor is sitting.
 
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the chains makes sense. I know what kenny means but I would think it would be good it floats sideways too. I have the same problem on my lot too. The high side would push the whole back blade and the low side doesnt get cleared as much. I experiment this winter after seeing your idea. I am surprised that no one has thought of it yet.
 
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I can't take credit, I think I saw it here on TBN. But I saw someone with just chain on one side, which would do the trick, but I wanted two chains.
 
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Great looking job!- It should work fine.

I would like to see some pictures if you get some snow and try it out.

Thanks for the links also.- I also need some for a couple projects.

What kind of rear-blade is that?

Thanks for posting this!
 
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Nice pic's. Plan to do the same (chain) with my back blade this winter (I better get going on that too). I found last year that one side or the other of my back blade needed to be adjusted by the 3PH side link if I swung the angle from one side to the other. A single chain should work to allow it to float side to side as you state. Your set up gives me some ideas on how to set up the chain. Thanks.
 
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Nice looking setup Jeff.
Poly board can take alot of abuse..we got 3"snow and still falling if you wish to try out your new blade. ;)
 
   / Kubota's first snowfall with polyurethane edge #10  
Nice ! If i had a poly edge, i'd prabably actually use my grader blade.
 

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