FEL Rake

Bogi · May 8, 2012

Started my own version of a rake. I will be using chain and binders to hold it on (because I already have them) and have the same tooth pattern top and bottom. Material is 1/2 inch plate cut with a cnc plasma. First post with pic so be gentle.

magicheater · May 8, 2012

Did you do the CAD work?

creekbend · May 9, 2012

:thumbsup:

High Compression · May 9, 2012

That looks great. Although I'm concerned about the thickness of your metal. I made my own RR a few months ago. First out of 1/4" cuz that's what I had. It failed. Now out of 5/8" and it's working great. Here's a link to both builds.http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/235448-diy-ratchet-rake.html#post2731597

Bogi · May 9, 2012

Yep. The student version of ACAD is free and works great. After making a DWG the Pro-Nest software turns it into a CNC file and you cut.
I'm confident that 1/2 will be good. A few of my other projects were lighter material so I learned when stuff bends and when the tires spin or the rear picks up. I try to take it easy the bucket itself is 7 ga. with 1/2 cutting edge, I'll wreck the rake first.

magicheater · May 9, 2012

Bogi said:
Yep. The student version of ACAD is free and works great. After making a DWG the Pro-Nest software turns it into a CNC file and you cut.
I'm confident that 1/2 will be good. A few of my other projects were lighter material so I learned when stuff bends and when the tires spin or the rear picks up. I try to take it easy the bucket itself is 7 ga. with 1/2 cutting edge, I'll wreck the rake first.

So what material did you choose? That has a lot to do with performance/fail issues.