DIY Ratchet Rake

[radioman]

I'd just paint it whatever you have plenty of. Sooner or later it gonna chip off completely from heavy use. :thumbsup:

 

[High Compression]

Orange tractor... Orange bucket......paint her blue!! No No No paint it orange!!!! :laughing:

Like I said, Kubota orange is definitely a consideration, but kinda expensive to just rub in the dirt.

High Compression,
Great job! How did you know i wanted one? My bucket is kinda a blackish color, so black will be fine. You should recieve the paint in the mail shortly :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: . . .again great job .. .John

Hey thanks! Blackish??? So is it black or isn't it? :laughing: I'll be lookin for that paint. Are you offering to be a paint sponsor???:laughing::laughing::laughing:

 

[High Compression]

I'd just paint it whatever you have plenty of. Sooner or later it gonna chip off completely from heavy use. :thumbsup:

Very true. That's kinda what I was thinkin. I have $8/can Kubota paint or $.97/can black Wal-Mart paint. I'm leanin toward Wally World paint. Or free paint from another TBN'r. :laughing:

 

[JohnDeere4300]

Great job on the Ratchet Rake!!!:thumbsup:
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[Artisan]

Awsomeness! I am taking notes...

How hard would it be to pop off those blade bolts and put in anew perhaps, then weld RR-Charlie to the blade and re-attach? Buy a new straight blade so when you take Charlie off you can go back to normal?

OR

Remove blade and attach RR directly to those holes? (looses a lot of strength)

If that were feasable you could trash the straps and washers, all for the price of drilling some holes and some new bolts?

The Vine-Ripper on the ends is a great idea, if she holds... I predict your
going to want to leave the V that is pointing rearwards out, do not cut it, for reinforcement.

Do a u-tube! Great Job! Sub'd

BLACK

(ps, I hope I don't sound like a Monday morning quarterback...did you think about my suggestions? inquring minds what to know! )

 

[Workstead]

PAINT COLOR suggestion:

Paint it RUST COLORED so it will always look the same, even after heavy use.

 

[GPintheMitten]

Black.

 

[Wnc3]

Is the ratchet rake better than a root rake? Or just more economical?

Nice job on your diy project.

 

[High Compression]

Great job on the Ratchet Rake!!!:thumbsup:
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Thank you very much!

 

[High Compression]

Awsomeness! I am taking notes...

How hard would it be to pop off those blade bolts and put in anew perhaps, then weld RR-Charlie to the blade and re-attach? Buy a new straight blade so when you take Charlie off you can go back to normal?

OR

Remove blade and attach RR directly to those holes? (looses a lot of strength)

If that were feasable you could trash the straps and washers, all for the price of drilling some holes and some new bolts?

The Vine-Ripper on the ends is a great idea, if she holds... I predict your
going to want to leave the V that is pointing rearwards out, do not cut it, for reinforcement.

Do a u-tube! Great Job! Sub'd

BLACK

(ps, I hope I don't sound like a Monday morning quarterback...did you think about my suggestions? inquring minds what to know! )

Ya know, that thought crossed my mind, but two straps are way easier and quicker to attach and remove with no tools than 7 bolts that need an impact. I toyed with the idea of a quick pin on version versus straps, but haven't gotten anywhere yet. I'll let you know if I come up with a better way to attach it. You tube ain't a bad idea. Next job I have to use it, I'll try to video.:thumbsup:

 

[High Compression]

PAINT COLOR suggestion:

Paint it RUST COLORED so it will always look the same, even after heavy use.

:laughing: :laughing: Then it would match a lot of my other attachment. They are already that color.:laughing: :laughing:

Black.

Yup. Just like your answer. Simple "Black". I'm a fan.:thumbsup:

 

[High Compression]

Is the ratchet rake better than a root rake? Or just more economical?

Nice job on your diy project.

Well...

They are kinda different and kinda similar. The root rakes I know of are mounted from your 3 point and can drag some stuff out. However they are pretty flexible compared to the Ratchet Rake and you wouldn't want to try and tear out small trees, roots and all with the Root Rake. At least not the ones I've used. Plus with the Ratchet Rake mounted on the FEL you can reach limbs and vines up high. So, they are kinda different. If was clearing a lot of brush, I would use both. The RR to reach in and get the tough stuff. Then use the root rake to drag all the loose stuff that I removed with the Ratchet Rake, over to a pile to burn, haul off, etc.:cool2:

 

[Missouri Pioneer]

I can't believe how fast you work. Wow.

 

[High Compression]

I can't believe how fast you work. Wow.

When I set my mind to something, I can't hardly sleep until it's done. So I guess it might seem fast to you, but it took me about 14-15 hrs. :laughing:

 

[High Compression]

Black won!
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[JohnDeere4300]

Great lookin' job!!!... Black always looks good!!

Thanks for sharing!!
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[Pixguy]

Black won!
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Looks Great! I suppose you need my shipping info now? ;-)

 

[Dishpointer]

That looks great! I might have to get you to make me one one day since I only live 20 miles from DeSoto! I'll furnish the beer and steel plus throw in a few bones for you.

 

[High Compression]

Great lookin' job!!!... Black always looks good!!
Very true. That's why buy it by the case from Wally World to keep on hand at the shop.:thumbsup:

Thanks for sharing!!
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Your welcome!

Looks Great! I suppose you need my shipping info now? ;-)

:laughing: I suppose so. Guess I'll have to get more steel.

That looks great! I might have to get you to make me one one day since I only live 20 miles from DeSoto! I'll furnish the beer and steel plus throw in a few bones for you.

Right On! You'll have to come by the shop. I'm always tinker'n make'n somth'n! :thumbsup:

 

[rekees4300]

Black won!

Black and orange ... go Bengals