radioman
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Do you think 1/8 is thick enough? It looks good, you really need to have front half done as this is the most vulnerable area.
DIY skidplate
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Nice skid plate. I have found that the exposed opening above the plate is where most of the sticks come shooting up though. (at least that's where they did on mine. Is there anyway you could have moved it forward more and bend it up to block some of that opening?
roma3112
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i made a pretty ugly skid plate fro an old street sign,however my bending/mfg skills were such that i couldnt make it in such a way as to let me use the mower deck with the slid plate attached. I want to re-make one with better more percise bends and have the plate folow closer to the trans case so I can make an opening to allow the insertion of the MMM driveshaft in the summer.
Has anybody made a home made skid plate that has provisions(ie a coverd opening) to allow the use of the MMM. I would be dying to see come close up pice or even measurements. I know bro-tec makes one but they are well over 200.00 with shipping, and I work for free so if i can do it why not
Has anybody made a home made skid plate that has provisions(ie a coverd opening) to allow the use of the MMM. I would be dying to see come close up pice or even measurements. I know bro-tec makes one but they are well over 200.00 with shipping, and I work for free so if i can do it why not
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Yes, 1/8" plate is plenty heavy enough to divert a stick or limb. You can make your plate with a turned up lip if you wish. That trans fan is way back in there, just looks closer in my pics. So the stick would have to have some intelligence - turn up, then make another turn and run back @ 3 feet and into the fan. That's double Jeopardy and I can easily live with what I produced.
Now if you have intelligent sticks, by all means beef it up some more. Don't leave a open space anywhere.:laughing:
later
Now if you have intelligent sticks, by all means beef it up some more. Don't leave a open space anywhere.:laughing:
later
Bringing this thread back to life. I need to make a skid plate for my Ford 4610 to keep filters and lines safe. I thought about using 3/4” plywood as I have it lying around. I think it will be strong enough to not get punctured, and wondering if anyone has done so? I’ll be bush hogging 3-4” small trees in a large field. There are no punji sticks to get tires, at least that I know of. Thanks.
Topzide
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I think you'd be "okay" with the plywood. I wouldn't want to rely on it season after season.
Can you find any 3/16 - 1/4 perforated of expanded metal and some angle iron? This way, you wouldn't need to weld, just bolt together. You might even be able to bend into shape with gentle persuasion from a BFH!
The plywood would hold water and dirt, which would weaken it. Understand trying to work with what you have. Good luck with project.
Can you find any 3/16 - 1/4 perforated of expanded metal and some angle iron? This way, you wouldn't need to weld, just bolt together. You might even be able to bend into shape with gentle persuasion from a BFH!
The plywood would hold water and dirt, which would weaken it. Understand trying to work with what you have. Good luck with project.
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There are companies that make custom skid plates as well as metal covers to protect filters.
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Plywood won’t skid over objects as well as solid metal.
Hi Guys,
Thank for the replies. There’s a lot that needs to be covered up. I’m going to have to wait for warmer weather and no snow to get under there. I’m better working with wood than metal, so leaning towards the plywood. I have some thin metal sheet, will try to figure out how to attach to frame in the most critical areas. I’ll see what type of perforated sheet metal might be available as that would go together nicely. I have a MIG welder but have not really mastered using it or fully trusting my welds. Custom made shields would be nice. Will call those gentlemen.
Best regards.
Thank for the replies. There’s a lot that needs to be covered up. I’m going to have to wait for warmer weather and no snow to get under there. I’m better working with wood than metal, so leaning towards the plywood. I have some thin metal sheet, will try to figure out how to attach to frame in the most critical areas. I’ll see what type of perforated sheet metal might be available as that would go together nicely. I have a MIG welder but have not really mastered using it or fully trusting my welds. Custom made shields would be nice. Will call those gentlemen.
Best regards.