Grader/Scraper Build

[metalbender]

Looks like the leading edge of your blade is opposite from most. Just wondering.

 

[CADplans]

Looks like the leading edge of your blade is opposite from most. Just wondering.

Maybe he is gonna use it in England,, where people drive on the opposite side of the road??

Many, (not me) believe the angle of the blade does nothing as far as moving material towards the center of the driveway.
If that is so, the direction of the angle is meaningless.
The angle is mostly there so that the blade will contact many "washboard ripples" , rather than riding up and down the ripples.

The build is looking great!! :thumbsup:

 

[ovrszd]

Many, (not me) believe the angle of the blade does nothing as far as moving material towards the center of the driveway.
If that is so, the direction of the angle is meaningless.

I agree. The angle will definitely shift material toward the trailing end. In the case of this build, only having one blade, it will move it very effectively.

I always thought if I built one I'd use two blades at opposite angles. But I don't have any experience with one to base that on.

I always follow threads about land planes because they perk my curiosity.

This is an excellent build thread. Very well documented and discussed.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

The main purpose of building a land plane for me is to specifically move material from the sides of the road back to the middle for a crown affect. (Tilting the plane with low side on the side of the road. I was planning on a 2 blade build, with both blades angled the same direction. Also having a round pipe across the very rear of the plane, about a half inch higher than sides to help smooth.

I have seen that different manufacturers have either parallel blades or opposite angles.... it would make sense to have opposite angles to grade materials evenly across the width of the plane. In some circumstances, this is what most people want accomplished.

 

[CADplans]

Hey Red, when I built mine,, I had the parts laying in the shop available to me, so I added an extra degree of adjustment to the top link connection,,

I believe EVERY time I have used the land plane, I have adjusted that,,
it gives really fine control, over only adjusting the top link length.

 

[i7win7]

The main purpose of building a land plane for me is to specifically move material from the sides of the road back to the middle for a crown affect. (Tilting the plane with low side on the side of the road. I was planning on a 2 blade build, with both blades angled the same direction. Also having a round pipe across the very rear of the plane, about a half inch higher than sides to help smooth.

I use this to pull gravel back away from drainage ditches in the spring

 

[Smokeydog]

Like how you are showing the evolution of your build. Nice work.

I have an EA 6’ land plane and it has been remarkable the difference it has made on my 1/2 mile, 300’ elevation difference driveway. Most of the driveway has to slope to one side or the other as it winds down thru the woods. Have no trouble recovering gravel and maintaining pitch. The videos from EA describe many of the design features and why. The angle and long sides contribute to the effectiveness.

The angle irons the the blades are mounted to are 3/8” thick. I’ve been surprised I haven’t bent one yet hooking on a large rocks. Thought about thicker angle or some boxing underneath.

It has replaceable skids on the side panels. They are mild steel (I think) and are wearing fast. Some AR series steel or hard surfacing rod might help.

Been using 911 Motorsports.com plasma cutter templates to cut non-critical bolt and pin holes. Highly accurate, fast and surprisingly smooth.

Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

 

[redheelerdog]

Like how you are showing the evolution of your build. Nice work.

I have an EA 6 land plane and it has been remarkable the difference it has made on my 1/2 mile, 300 elevation difference driveway. Most of the driveway has to slope to one side or the other as it winds down thru the woods. Have no trouble recovering gravel and maintaining pitch. The videos from EA describe many of the design features and why. The angle and long sides contribute to the effectiveness.

The angle irons the the blades are mounted to are 3/8 thick. I致e been surprised I haven稚 bent one yet hooking on a large rocks. Thought about thicker angle or some boxing underneath.

It has replaceable skids on the side panels. They are mild steel (I think) and are wearing fast. Some AR series steel or hard surfacing rod might help.

Been using 911 Motorsports.com plasma cutter templates to cut non-critical bolt and pin holes. Highly accurate, fast and surprisingly smooth.

Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

Dang you dog! Now I am going to have to get a plasma and some templates! - Thanks for the info and comments, appreciate it.

 

[redheelerdog]

I use this to pull gravel back away from drainage ditches in the spring

That Agritek is cool, I checked out their website. Neat stuff!

 

[redheelerdog]

Hey Red, when I built mine,, I had the parts laying in the shop available to me, so I added an extra degree of adjustment to the top link connection,,

I believe EVERY time I have used the land plane, I have adjusted that,,
it gives really fine control, over only adjusting the top link length.

That is a really neat idea, thanks for sharing :thumbsup: