Another Land Plane build

[Code54]

A while back I asked for some advice and information on building a land plane. I finally got it all wrapped up and together.
It is a 6' wide model
Little over 5'5" long
Duel straight blades - have about an 1 1/2" of up and down adjustment.
used 5/16 5"x3" angle as the backer for the 1/2' thick blades. Reinforced the angle with some 1/4 angle just in case
used a 1" solid rod to run from the front blade to the front/rear support for additional bracing (Figure it would be taking most the stress)
The side are "I" beams (bottom inside of the "I" removed to make a better skid
On top of the "I" beam there is more of the 5/16 angle to add some extra height
My front to rear brace is a smaller I beam I had laying around
The main cross members are 6" wide 1/4" thick "C" channel
Whole thing is coated with a thick coat of Raptor black bed liner

I am not sure what it weights but it is darn heavy. May take the time to calculate it one of these days when it is raining out.

The majority of it was made with stuff we had laying around but I did have to get a few things and the blade.
Cant wait until it is dry enough around here to use it!

 

[Jimmy in NC]

Looks good. I was looking at land planes today and was thinking of making something after pricing a few. I need one to do two yards and that is it... hate to shell over $1,000 for minimal usage.

Yours gives me inspiration to go for it. Hope it works as good as it looks.

 

[Code54]

Was not bad to build, took some time but was a good rainy day(s) project. Figure I will use it on our lane initially then some yard leveling down the road.

 

[oosik]

Very nice. I know I sure like mine and the job it can do. Sure looks to be a plenty heavy unit.

 

[Code54]

The rough guess is 800lbs but I need to do a bunch of math to know for sure.....

 

[dragoneggs]

Nice build Scott! Looking forward to action pics!

 

[Code54]

Thanks! I look forward to some dry weather to give it a try!

 

[Gordon Gould]

Looks good 54. That should work well for you. I know you will like it !!

Your height adjustment is slotted holes for the cutting edges ?? Simple enough. Good idea.

gg

 

[cat fever]

Very nice job.

I've said it before. I sure wish I would have been born with more talent instead of so good looking.

Please be sure to post some pictures of it in action.

 

[dragoneggs]

Very nice job.

I've said it before. I sure wish I would have been born with more talent instead of so good looking.

Please be sure to post some pictures of it in action.

And I bet less modesty too! :laughing: