Is angle iron like this with holes in it commercilly available?

[RBLapham]

This time around, I'm building a grass dethatcher type tool that will be around 8' wide and need 96 holes in probably 1/4" stock. That's a lot of holes and I was just hoping someone knew of something that might be newer on the market. You never know.

I made a dethatcher to fit my Deere shovel. see http://www.mytractorforum.com/12-john-deere-forum/1054082-dethatcher-deere-40-shovel.html But 96 holes?? how many tines you planning on?

 

[sixdogs]

I made a dethatcher to fit my Deere shovel. see http://www.mytractorforum.com/12-john-deere-forum/1054082-dethatcher-deere-40-shovel.html But 96 holes?? how many tines you planning on?

I'm going to build something for commercial use to "dethatch" and tear the ground a bit for better seed to soil contact for grass seeding. This would be patches of existing grass under trees where I'm not comfortable with more aggressive equipment that might damage tree roots. I need stronger and more durable tines than baler tines and will use tedder tines or maybe even the 3/8" tines used on some harrows and such. The implement will be roughly 8' wide to cover my tracks so one tine every inch in the plan. It will work and I've made and seen similar ideas in the past.



Here's an extreme example and what I have in mind but only three bars and less tines.

 

[Big Barn]

Re: Is angle iron like this with holes in it commercially available?

sixdogs, now that you've posted a pic of what you intend to do.....

I just went out to take a few pics of MY dethatcher I made over 20 years ago. (Haven't even had my second coffee yet so I didn't feel like diggin' it out of the weeds)






You're welcome to it if you're up to a REAL road trip.

PS:
6 forklifts on site (no waiting)
Beer in fridge.


Terry

 

[sixdogs]

BigBarn...Wow, there is everything to love about that piece. Good job with an old cultivator. Yeah, 2500 miles is too far but if I was younger, I'd do it. I've done 1,000 one way for a tractor a couple of times. And I like BC. Hmmm...what kind of beer? The one with the buffalo/bison on the cap?

 

[Big Barn]

BigBarn...Wow, there is everything to love about that piece. Good job with an old cultivator. Yeah, 2500 miles is too far but if I was younger, I'd do it. I've done 1,000 one way for a tractor a couple of times. And I like BC. Hmmm...what kind of beer? The one with the buffalo/bison on the cap?

Not sure what brand that is?? Available in Canada??

This is the Big Barn shop "Flavor of the Month"



Terry

 

[sixdogs]

Road trip in the late 70's took me to BC, Calgary, Medicine Hat and that area. That the part of my life that's hard to remember but I do recall an excellent Canadian beer with a buffalo/bison on the cap. Did my best to drain the swamp, so to speak. Had a wonderful time and learned to respect open range.

Stella is excellent and a good choice for the flavor of the month.

 

[crazyal]

Have you thought about calling up Everything Attachments? It looks like there's a piece on this bedder that could work for you (not sure if it's long enough). They may just sell you the piece of steel you need (as a spare part).

 

[dragoneggs]

Have you thought about calling up Everything Attachments? It looks like there's a piece on this bedder that could work for you (not sure if it's long enough). They may just sell you the piece of steel you need (as a spare part).
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Smart thinking!

 

[sixdogs]

The EA piece is an example of why I think punched angle iron in 3/8" or 1/4" is commercially available. They aren't going to take the time to punch those holes nor do they likely have the inclination to bother. If not available, they might choose a different path of manufacture. I can punch or drill them cheaper than mail ordering others. Cheapest and best would be if someone made it that way. I'm planning on having the holes punched.

 

[jeff9366]

I'm going to build something for commercial use to "dethatch" and tear the ground a bit for better seed to soil contact for grass seeding. This would be patches of existing grass under trees where I'm not comfortable with more aggressive equipment that might damage tree roots. I need stronger and more durable tines than baler tines and will use tedder tines or maybe even the 3/8" tines used on some harrows and such. The implement will be roughly 8' wide to cover my tracks so one tine every inch in the plan. It will work and I've made and seen similar ideas in the past.

What about using a Land Pride Spike Tooth Harrow? Spike Tooth Harrow will give you considerable 'reach' under trees.
LP STH15has one spike for every 1-3/4" of coverage. Note: 10 settings for tine angles.

STH15 Series Spike Tooth Harrows | Land Pride


Of a common Landscape Rake? Landscape Rake will have more ground contact, however you could remove every-other rake tooth.


Or consider a suspended Chain Harrow. The one I assembled has 1/2" chain. For commercial use I would use 3/8" or 1/2" chain. Suspended, you could scuff under trees.
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