Disc Harrow Alterations

[deere5105]

I also can purchase a made in the USA blade locally for $28 that is a 4.5 mm. I found this quote while trying to search for information comparing the two.. "The indian blades from agrisupply are really good . They work much better than the brazilian blades because they are made of 1070 , whereas brazilian r made of 1080 . Higher carbon makes the blade's crack much faster . spanish blades look a little good on the surface finish but perform almost equally and are double the price .. So indian blades according to me is the best value for money" Any thoughts or truth to this statement.

 

[bullbreaker]

I've read that qoute before on the Ag Thread. When I responded to you I based my response on experience. Just like maybe guy on Ag Thread thought India was better.Might call it coincedense but I have bent India DH wheels on rocks .
Never bent a Brazil blade though could be just by chance. I do like to buy USA.
The DH I use now has blades made in Canada.

Boone

Pics when new before use.
BTW: I'am just a food plotter.

 

[bullbreaker]

Been reading this thread closely and maybe I missed it but just wondered : What DH blade disc where originally on there could you see ?

Boone

 

[deere5105]

Been reading this thread closely and maybe I missed it but just wondered : What DH blade disc where originally on there could you see ?

Boone

Of the 22 total blades, the measured size ranged from a full 20" down to 17". Some were rusted so bad that the cutting edges were jagged. I wanted to go back with 22" blades, but am too concerned about the clearance between the bigger blades and the bottom of the frame. It may fit, but one location looked to be too close for comfort. I am unsure of the origin of the current blades.

It appears from the picture that you have a Howse brand disc. They are built approximately 30 miles north of me. I strongly considered the Howse disc before finding the one I purchased. This disc has a 4" square tubing frame with the 1 1/8" axles. In comparing a similiar new unit price to what I will have in this one, I am still coming out somewhere around half the new price. I will have enough in it though that I could have bought a new 6' disc of a little lighter weight.

 

[jenkinsph]

deere 5105,

With 22 blades instead of 20 or 24 I would assume that you have 9" spacing on the front row and 7.5" on the back row. Are you putting notched blades all the way around or notched front row and rear smooth blades?

 

[bullbreaker]

Of the 22 total blades, the measured size ranged from a full 20" down to 17". Some were rusted so bad that the cutting edges were jagged. I wanted to go back with 22" blades, but am too concerned about the clearance between the bigger blades and the bottom of the frame. It may fit, but one location looked to be too close for comfort. I am unsure of the origin of the current blades.It appears from the picture that you have a Howse brand disc. They are built approximately 30 miles north of me. I strongly considered the Howse disc before finding the one I purchased. This disc has a 4" square tubing frame with the 1 1/8" axles. In comparing a similiar new unit price to what I will have in this one, I am still coming out somewhere around half the new price. I will have enough in it though that I could have bought a new 6' disc of a little lighter weight.

You are correct,that is a Howse DH. Sent you some info off my Howse owners manual might be able to help you in/on your project.

Boone

 

[deere5105]

The 22 blades are all on 9" spacing and will all be notched. Need to finalize decision on blades soon. So far seems to be the most unclear decision. At this point I am considering replacing all four axles as two are bent and one pretty worn. Can get them through A.S. for about $20 each.

 

[jenkinsph]

The 22 blades are all on 9" spacing and will all be notched. Need to finalize decision on blades soon. So far seems to be the most unclear decision. At this point I am considering replacing all four axles as two are bent and one pretty worn. Can get them through A.S. for about $20 each.

Well then I don't understand why you have 22 blades instead of 20 or 24. Unless you have the added smaller blades on the outside rear cormers as furrow fillers. Most tandem discs I have seen had the same number of blades on each of the four gangs.

 

[deere5105]

Well then I don't understand why you have 22 blades instead of 20 or 24. Unless you have the added smaller blades on the outside rear cormers as furrow fillers. Most tandem discs I have seen had the same number of blades on each of the four gangs.

The front gangs each have 5 and the rear each have 6. The front axle measures 41" and the rear 50", both give or take an inch. In my checking around this seems to be standard axle lengths. Attached are pictures of each gang before disassembling. One of the reasons I considered moving the rear gangs closer together was due to the much greater width on the rear set. What seemed to be much further apart than most I have seen. I guess it's possible some nonstandard changes were made, but that seems like it would be a lot of trouble??

I guess one option could be to go with a shorter rear axle with 5 blades to match the front???

 

[deere5105]

You are correct,that is a Howse DH. Sent you some info off my Howse owners manual might be able to help you in/on your project.

Boone

Thanks for the info. Brings more light to the point Jenkins made about the number of blades per axle. According to your literature it appears each gang has the same number of blades. I have no idea why mine would have been altered to have a different number?? I assume that is how it came from the factory.