LPGS - I got one!

[aeblank]

Sounds to me like you need to lengthen your top link so that it doesn't dig quite as much.

ooo, ok. Fair enough.
I started with it level (to within 1/4 inch for sure, probably more like 1/8"---at least if you can believe my garage floor).
I still may adjust the blades, simply because I don't know where they are right now. Lengthening the top link is faster though. =)

 

[aeblank]

Sounds to me like you need to lengthen your top link so that it doesn't dig quite as much.

ooo, ok. Fair enough.
I started with it level (to within 1/4 inch for sure, probably more like 1/8"---at least if you can believe my garage floor).
I still may adjust the blades, simply because I don't know where they are right now. Lengthening the top link is faster though. =)

 

[CDN Farm Boy]

That is plenty close to level. If you set it back on the concrete floor, measure between the skid and the floor at the ends of the blade, that will quickly tell you how deep they are set. I see no reason why or how dry sand would pile up and not spill over regardless of how the blades are set but I'm by no means an expert with one of these. The only thing I can guess is perhaps you were driving too fast and the material was rolling in front of the blade, like snow would do in front of a straight blade.

 

[aeblank]

I went fast and slow, just to try. It was starting to rain, so I didn't take the time to get off and look at the back to see WTF was going on.
I agree though, and it isn't what I expected. That's why I'm here.:thumbsup:

 

[MtnViewRanch]

It's all dry sand.....
I mostly went down the middle, so not really any debris (leaves etc) as that is off to the side.
Its acting like a box blade, it seems like. I was surprised and at least a little confused.

Keep in mind that a LPGS will not, can not move any dirt. I know that for a fact, I read it on the internet.

A hydraulic top link really makes operating these much much better, just like it can (does) for a box blade.

 

[aeblank]

Keep in mind that a LPGS will not, can not move any dirt. I know that for a fact, I read it on the internet.

I just know I had more buildup than i wanted.
TnT isnt in the cards for a *long* time. I'll just have to figure it out.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I just know I had more buildup than i wanted.
TnT isnt in the cards for a *long* time. I'll just have to figure it out.

Have the front cutting edge just a bit higher than the rear.

 

[crazyal]

Raise both blades up so they are level with the skid and then adjust your top link so it sits level to slightly having the front higher than the rear (as you pull it will tend to pull the front down). I personally don't try to get material to spill over the top. Start off less aggressive to learn and then you can fine tune what works for you. My BEFCO would only allow the blades to go flush. I ended up drilling holes so I can now bring the blades about 1/2" above the skids. For my final passes I put them up that high so when the skids sink in to the gravel I've loosened it just skims the top and I get a real smooth finish. Otherwise the blades just dig up too much material. Personally I would rather have a small pile in front of the blades that will drop into the ruts you want to fill unless the road is in real bad shape and I'm doing major work. It might be slower but I'm looking to smooth out my drive, not move a bunch of material.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Raise both blades up so they are level with the skid and then adjust your top link so it sits level to slightly having the front higher than the rear (as you pull it will tend to pull the front down). I personally don't try to get material to spill over the top. Start off less aggressive to learn and then you can fine tune what works for you. My BEFCO would only allow the blades to go flush. I ended up drilling holes so I can now bring the blades about 1/2" above the skids. For my final passes I put them up that high so when the skids sink in to the gravel I've loosened it just skims the top and I get a real smooth finish. Otherwise the blades just dig up too much material. Personally I would rather have a small pile in front of the blades that will drop into the ruts you want to fill unless the road is in real bad shape and I'm doing major work. It might be slower but I'm looking to smooth out my drive, not move a bunch of material.

Just curious, why not just use the position control to adjust for height?

 

[jenkinsph]

I agree with others that for finishing work the blades should be flush. If you need to cut down pot holes it is necessary to rip below the bottom of these holes.