Mid mount Grader Blade Project

[Waldon52]

Today I am changing oil and filters in the jd 455 2 wheel steer Diesel/ snowblower tractor . Then I will pull in the jd 455 diesel 4 wheel steer tractor and do the same. Also todays pics show yesterday me pulling out 7 of my 10 little tractors. If things go as planned I will then pull the jd 110 round fender in the shop and begin the first center mounted grader blade project. I actually have three tractors I want to build center mounted grader blades for . I will end up selling all 10 mini tractors one day and because they don't have mowers they might sell better with a grader blade . :laughing:

 

[Waldon52]

Had to repost to get the second photo

 

[bigdad]

I'm gonna watch this thread pretty close. Looks to be a good one.

BD

 

[Waldon52]

Today I pulled out the jd 455 with cab and snowblower and pulled in the jd 455 mower tractor. Change oil and filters and sharpen blades. Just a wax job yet, wax on , wax off:dance1:
Next tractor in the shop will be the jd 110 round fender and when it is pulled out it will be sporting a new mid mount grader blade:cool2:

 

[Waldon52]

Tractor number three is now in the workshop and the center mounted grader blade is now under construction .
One pic shows the 48 inch wide blade on the workbench after bending the curve in it . It also shows the cutting edge drilled and bolted on . Also the end caps are welded on . The second pic shows the rough look of the blade sitting under the tractor . Next I will design and cut out the blade circle parts with the plasma cutter. This project will be done and painted by Friday morning and tractor number 4 will be pulled in for it's updates:laughing:

 

[Waldon52]

2nd pic

 

[Green Power]

You have some pretty awesome stuff Waldon!

 

[jhlittle]

Another excellent example of craftmanship from you. May i ask how you curved the blade?

 

[Waldon52]

Thanks ,
I have a small Tennsmith hand brake that bends light metal . I made a slight bend every two inches and then folded over the top and bottom 2 inches for extra strength .
Todays progress pics show the blade circle parts and the mounting plate . 3/16" thick metal used. Tomorrow I will design the front hitch brackets and then join the front to the back with a light duty frame .

 

[Waldon52]

Second photo

 

[LiveRoll]

I think it would be great if you could get a couple of shots of your "Green Line". there is some pretty interesting looking tractors there!! As I wipe away a little drool........

Cheers

Roger

 

[Waldon52]

Roger,
In the next week or two I want to get all 10 tractors lined up in the back yard with the two green trailers and get a picture . I'll share it with everyone. :thumbsup:

 

[Waldon52]

Today I got the mounting brackets made and welded to the frame and welded to the rear angle assembly. Just one 1/2 in rod through the front mower plate hooks it on. Tomorrow I will work on the lift brackets and the drill the holes for the angling pin.

 

[lutt]

Wow, nice work! I love your collection. Those old cub tractors had a mid mount grader on them. Thought about building one for my 4200 Deere. I will be watching this! LUTT

 

[Waldon52]

Thanks !
Todays picture shows the painted blade mounted on the 110 . I am very pleased how it turned out :dance1:
Next I will change the stock exhaust to a upright exhaust stack :thumbsup:

 

[LiveRoll]

Well, it would be nicer if you lined them up in MY backyard to take the pics LOL!! Looking forward to seeing them! You have some very interesting looking equipment there. And skills that I have only dreamt about! Keep it up!

Cheers

Roger

 

[Waldon52]

Thank you ,
I am trying to have a collection that is different than the others. So far the Hot Rod JD is different , the narrow front jd 730 is different with the trip bucket loader , never seen one of those , the jd little jd 4020 looks different because of the larger front tires giving the appearance of fwa . Now the 110 has a different look too with the unique grader blade. The jd articulating doodlebug is for sure different and my jd 9630 with the Degelman Silage blade is a one of a kind. I never saw one of those in half scale. So when I take them to the first tractor show it will be fun.
Todays project shows the new vertical exhaust stack . Now I am building a generator belt cover.

 

[Ed of all trades]

Looks like a lot of fun, thanks for the info and pics. makes me think of the old cub cadet down in the barn.

 

[TCowner]

Your work in incredible. There is a gentleman from Ohio who made a John Deere 110 (round fender) to look like a 730 as well. He even converted to a hand clutch to make it look so authentic. But also builds a miniature roll-o-matic narrow front that works just like the real one. I had a chance to drive it at the Little G show in Dyersville, Iowa a few years ago. It was a thing of beauty.

There are only a few of you that get the gift to be able to do this type of work. I look forward to each and everyone of your posts. Keep them coming.

 

[Waldon52]

Thanks,
He is more gifted then me. I'm no welder or just average at sheetmetal work. I'm sure no bodyman or painter. Just a labor of love puttering in my mini workshop.
Todays project finishes the jd 110 round fender for now. It will come back sometime and get a three point hitch and rear attachment of some kind. You can see I finished the generator belt cover and got it painted and installed now. Also here is a picture of the tractor coming in the shop in the morning . It has already been in the shop once for new fenders, wheel adaptors built and installed with larger tires, new spindles welded to front.
It will get rear fender lights, strong fender braces, a hood mounted air cleaner and a blade. either mid mount or front mount. I also am toying with another idea that could happen to make it look very unique and one of a kind. That is probably what I will do, I have enough front blades and one belly blade is enough for anyone.
I will start a new post tomorrow for this project.