I have about a 600 ft gravel drive and a more than usual 10" snow. Usually don't get this much at one time and have done the needed very little snow removal with the FEL but it takes a lot of time and I end up with some gravel in the grass, etc.. With below zero temps I wanted to limit time outside. Saw a few wooden plows on the net and had some lumber so gave it a go. Don't have capability to do welding and I would only use this a time or two per year. In a couple hours I had a blade about 8.5 ft wide. Used a couple scraps of microlam for the bottom but 2 x 10 would have worked ok too. 2 x 6 on top of that with a 3/4 ply top lip. Some 2 x 4 framing to fit the bucket and a chain to hold it in.
It worked very well. I was able to drive right down the road in one pass. I kept it a bit above the gravel but it hit in a few spots with no problem. Also skidded across the grass in some spots. Made a pass down each side to widen things out. It was light powdery snow which helped. And some skids so I could get a bit lower would be nice. All in all I was pleased with how well it worked, especially considering how easy and cheap it was to put together. It doesn't compare to other projects here but it did the job I needed.
Didn't get any pictures of it in action but here is the plowed road.
It worked very well. I was able to drive right down the road in one pass. I kept it a bit above the gravel but it hit in a few spots with no problem. Also skidded across the grass in some spots. Made a pass down each side to widen things out. It was light powdery snow which helped. And some skids so I could get a bit lower would be nice. All in all I was pleased with how well it worked, especially considering how easy and cheap it was to put together. It doesn't compare to other projects here but it did the job I needed.
Didn't get any pictures of it in action but here is the plowed road.
