Bucket Shoes

alexinPA · Jan 3, 2023

My self propelled 5 hp snow blower still digs in gravel. that's why Edge Tamers not for me. I got 2" steel pipe, cut one wall in length and put it on loader edge. Works great for 10+ years. Gravel movement is minimal. Easy on/off

SmallChange · Jan 3, 2023

One problem with shaving off a high crown is your pile of snow winds up being a pile of snow and gravel, and leaves a mess to be scooped up after it melts (depending where you can put your pile).

tacticalturnip · Jan 3, 2023

Your new shovel looks enticing.

THE SNOWPLOW "THE ORIGINAL SNOW PUSHER" | American Made Snow Shovels | Best Snow Shovel

bigtiller · Jan 3, 2023

tacticalturnip said:
Your new shovel looks enticing.

THE SNOWPLOW "THE ORIGINAL SNOW PUSHER" | American Made Snow Shovels | Best Snow Shovel

I have their 30" one and it is the easiest snow shovel I have to move <6" of snow.

I push it a few feet away from the garage for the snowblower to remove the big stuff.

Williy · Jan 6, 2023

I just got my VEVOR shoes! Very thick metal
and heavy nothing plastic about them. These
will last a very long time very well made. And
only $50!

VEVOR Tractor Bucket Protector, 2pcs Ski Edge Protector, 12" Long Turf Tamer Skid Protector, 4" Width, Heavy Duty Steel Bucket Attachment for Snow Leaves Removal, Spreading Gravel, Green | VEVOR US

Discover VEVOR Tractor Bucket Protector, 2pcs Ski Edge Protector, 12" Long Turf Tamer Skid Protector, 4" Width, Heavy Duty Steel Bucket Attachment for Snow Leaves Removal, Spreading Gravel, Green, Perfect Bucket Protector and Fits Any Loader at lowest price, 2days delivery, 30days returns.

www.vevor.com

willy.

ruffdog · Jan 6, 2023

If I were to get the Tamers, I would get the bolt-on ones.

Bolt-On Tamer

tacticalturnip · Jan 6, 2023

ruffdog said:
If I were to get the Tamers, I would get the bolt-on ones.

Bolt-On Tamer

Oh those are nice; maybe one day I'll replace my standard Edge Tamers with them.

Smokeydog · Jan 10, 2023

Tractor Bucket Protector(Upgraded Version), 2Pcs Ski Edge Protector, Turf Tamer Skid Protector with Grade8.8 Double Lock Nuts and Bolts, Heavy Duty Steel for Snow Removal Spreading Gravel,Orange https://a.co/d/6k20ec2

4” wide, 10mm (0.39”) thick plate steel, 11.625” long. M10 1.5mm grade 8 bolts.

Going to weld some blocks to catch the back of the bucket cutting edges to help lock the ski in place.

Not as high quality at Edge Tamers might be but less than half the cost.

Williy · Jan 11, 2023

Actually I only paid $44.95 and what you
have looks just like the ones I purchased
from Vevor think they were on sale

willy

GeneV · Jan 11, 2023

RjCorazza said:
I plow 20 or so rural driveways and like to have options. The Edge Tamers are a great option for the occasional gravel drive I may be asked to do (none contracted), and after the rare deep snow that I would be pushing back piles or relocating snow.
My current options are:
Bucket with Edge Tamers
SSQA plow with polyethylene edge (steel available)
Rear plow with polyethylene edge (SAA)
Rear blower
Plow truck with steel edge
Ariens 30" blower

I'm also going to be testing a polyethylene hand shovel / plow that I've seen commercial guys using. I have a new elderly client that I don't want to see out shoveling her sidewalk and between cars.
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As a hand snow pusher, that thing is awesome I could attest (2nd year with mine). Doesn't work great as a traditional shovel though, but that's not it's purpose.

Smokeydog · Jan 12, 2023

Williy said:
Actually I only paid $44.95 and what you
have looks just like the ones I purchased
from Vevor think they were on sale

willy

The ones I got are the improved two jam bolt per ski. Wrench included. They are pretty well made.
Saw a pair of Vevor single bolt with plastic knob skis for $36.37 amazon warehouse used (paint scratches) and bought to see the difference. Improving the bolt hardware a simple modification.

Green Acres Homestead · Jan 12, 2023

Anybody have experience using these for snow removal.

tacticalturnip · Jan 12, 2023

Green Acres Homestead said:
Anybody have experience using these for snow removal.

On my 4th winter with them.

RjCorazza · Jan 12, 2023

I've been using them for several years, but only occasionally for snow. They are very easy to use, but leave an inch of snow on the ground.
Using my bucket without them is a little dicey, as my bucket side plates extend right to the level of the cutting edge. One little pavement irregularity or curl mistake will gouge the snot out of the pavement. Without the edge tamers, I generally lower the bucket flat (while stopped) then roll the bucket forward so just the leading edge of the cutting edge engages the pavement. I should really grind those side plates even with the bucket, or weld a 3-4" x 1/4" steel plate on the bottom to even it out.

Green Acres Homestead · Jan 21, 2023

RjCorazza said:
I've been using them for several years, but only occasionally for snow. They are very easy to use, but leave an inch of snow on the ground.
Using my bucket without them is a little dicey, as my bucket side plates extend right to the level of the cutting edge. One little pavement irregularity or curl mistake will gouge the snot out of the pavement. Without the edge tamers, I generally lower the bucket flat (while stopped) then roll the bucket forward so just the leading edge of the cutting edge engages the pavement. I should really grind those side plates even with the bucket, or weld a 3-4" x 1/4" steel plate on the bottom to even it out.

I know what you mean by leaving an inch of snow. Leaving and inch every time it snows will build up and a bit of rain then it freezes you have ice. If you don't use them the uneven gravel driveways get scuffed and the bucket fetches up hard on frozen rocks. Be damned if you do and be damned if you don't. Maybe your approach of sometimes I do and sometimes I don't may work in my case. I like to leave an ice of snow on the gravel driveways I do because that protects the driveways and the snowblower or bucket is not into the gravel.