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I use gr 2 bolts. I want the part that breaks to be the easiest to replace, and the cheapest. I usually break 1 bolt every time I use my...

Every double shear situation calls for having the bolt shank across both shear lines.

I currently run 7 brush hogs of different makes and models and not one manual calls for a grade 5. If grade 2 bolts are constantly...

Well, since a "shear pin" is a grade 2 bolt was the issue the Harbor Freight bolt specifically?

Would be nice but as I said with all the rain we have had it just wasn't possible to mow without rutting up the whole area. We were...

Yes, it was recently cut as we have had so much rain we had to let the ground dry enough for the equipment to not make ruts! I'll get...

I am running a 5 foot King Kutter tiller behind my JD 3038E. Recently did a large till job. The area is does evey year. The owner cuts...

Longer bolt is holding up so far. Been busy so not much time to look at it!

Yes, longer bolt seems to be doing better. Going to pull it when I get time to see how it looks.

Yea, I was thinking a small bolt. Anyway, it was just an idea.

It was just a thought. Main idea is a constant diameter of the pin, no threads. When you're out doing a 15 acre field with no obstacles...

I am sure on cost a bolt is cheaper. If I did try a pin I'd make sure to order one that is a specific grade such as 5. Haven't looked...

Nothing new to report as I have been very busy in between storms mowing. Idea: What do you guys think about using a "pin", something...

I think you are in for an exercise in futility with a 110v wire feed. First thing is to make sure you have the correct type of wire. I...

Thanks for all of the suggestions and commentary. I haven't had a chance to look at things for a bit as I have been going sun-up to...