LightningCamaroGuy
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As a tool maker/die builder I can safely say that I dig it. Very cool, and nice work OP. Look forward to seeing the finished product.
Whats the plan with this hinge, do you want to tilt the cutter head a bit to provide controlled depth of cut, without using the tractor gears ?
Whats the plan with this hinge, do you want to tilt the cutter head a bit to provide controlled depth of cut, without using the tractor gears ?
I hope for you that it works the way you envision. A chainsaw has depth gauges, preventing the chisels from biting too much and stalling the engine. I dont have experience with stump cutters, but i would rather have a slip clutch in the PTO shaft as driveline protection, and have the cutter assembly as rigid as possible. Also, your link arm stabilisers would need to be very tight or it will rock left to right whenever you engage a stump.The idea is the hinge allows the cutter to swing away (actually hold position) if the tractor moves and the cutters can’t cut that fast, then the operator stops advancement and lets the chipping head cut until it’s back vertical.
That one looks like a toy compared to what the OP is fabricatingMany small grinders are designed with the forgiving swing away feature. There are several 3pt makes and skidsteer ones too. I like how the OP is adding heft to his as that should help with it hopping while cutting...good job and keep us up to date.
No kidding! Pretty wimpy compared to what we are watching being built.That one looks like a toy compared to what the OP is fabricating
Very interesting !! I have been thinking about building it simple like that, but thought it wouldnt work. All stump grinders here in Europe are heavy duty commercial ones with outriggers for a firm stance.Many small grinders are designed with the forgiving swing away feature.