Stump Grinder Build

[Agent Blue]

Jon;
We need more people like you that scare at the sound of liability. These people never take a chance and buy the premium stuff. I am happy they do so the big companies can get tax breakes, make huge profits, and put a couple dimes into research.

Getting back to the liability, smooth sole shoes are slippery on ice. I should get a cell phone and put an attorney on speed dial in the event this happens.... can't be too careful.
A steel shield covering the grinder wheel should contain most of the debris. Nothing is 100%
I also heard if you have good health insurance ....... NOTHING will ever diminish your physical / mental health status.

 

[muddstopper]

If you can get it for $45, you better jump on the deal. Careful measureing and drilling and the balance will be close. I dont know if what I am about to suggest will work, been told it does on bushhog stumpjumpers, but once the center hole is bored and the hub mounted, take it to a tire shop with a speed balanceing machine. Using a large bore shaft should allow the wheel to fit on the balancer. Take with you a grinder and grind off the excess weight until you get it close to balance. If the tire shop has a welder, you can run a few beads to help get the balance you want.

 

[Agent Blue]

I have been to several yards and this is the only example close to what I want. They had a couple left. I am sure it would cost alot more to have one cut as a special order. They have some cute 6' ones too. Have no idea what to use them for but sometimes my wants truely exceed my NEEDS !
A pilot hole in the center attached to a welded jig would line up the holes at the edge with good consistancy. I believe the balance would be close enough due to the low rpm and the chipping action taking place. The heavy wheel will also dampen the bouncing effect.
Makes one feel better working out some of the details in areas where the major functions take place.