Grader/Scraper Build

Rustyiron · Mar 27, 2020

redheelerdog said:
Dang it, now I am going to have to build two, one for the left side of the road, and one for the right! LOL

Just drive on the "wrong side".

Funny you mention that even though you may be joking. I have one (store bought "Roadrunner") and it's angle is to the gutter, never really understood why, but the comments about lack of moving much material in a single pass is my observation as well. I built one angled to the left.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/204355-road-grader-blade-progressing-pics.html

redheelerdog · Mar 27, 2020

Rustyiron said:
Just drive on the "wrong side".
Funny you mention that even though you may be joking. I have one (store bought "Roadrunner") and it's angle is to the gutter, never really understood why, but the comments about lack of moving much material in a single pass is my observation as well. I built one angled to the left.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/204355-road-grader-blade-progressing-pics.html

Yes sir, it really doesn't make much difference with this little patch of road I am going to be using it on, zero traffic and flat as a pancake. If the thing doesn't do what I want I just hack it apart and fab it till it does! - another excuse to spend quality time in the shop. :thumbsup:

Wow! I am not sure what to like more, your grader/scraper build or your iron worker, dang for $1800 that is a total steal, before I saw the ironworker I did notice the sheared gussetts and thought to myself, dang, that's the way to go! Nice build and nice tools :thumbsup:

Thanks for the comments.

redheelerdog · Mar 28, 2020

Made some progress on the 3 point connections, mocked it up with the tractor so everything should pin right on.

Next I think I will flip it over and weld all the underneath welds.

Yard Sarge · Mar 28, 2020

Very nice. I really like your bracing for the top link. You've got skills!

Rustyiron · Mar 29, 2020

Is it ok to add one more "Very nice"?:thumbsup::thumbsup:
What side of MT? I've toured around (fell in love with) the western side from ID to Kalispell.

Yard Sarge · Mar 29, 2020

Me? West Michigan.

redheelerdog · Mar 29, 2020

Rustyiron said:
Is it ok to add one more "Very nice"?:thumbsup::thumbsup:
What side of MT? I've toured around (fell in love with) the western side from ID to Kalispell.

Near Billings, I lived in the Bitterroot valley (West side, S of Missoula) from 92 - 97, then moved over to the East side. I love it here.

Gordon Gould · Mar 29, 2020

Yes indeed - very nice!!!!!!

gg

redheelerdog · Apr 2, 2020

Finished the welding, might try to get the paint on this thing soon and put her to work!

Dang, 10F degrees this morning and snowing! Supposed to warm up and get nice this weekend though.