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Harv
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- Aug 22, 2000
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- Tractor
- Kubota L2500DT Standard Transmission
Glenn -
You make an interesting observation about the rock/soil mix we call home up there. The more I dig, the more rocks I turn up. The distribution is pretty uniform. Since I got the tractor last year, I have removed most of the larger stuff, from softball to football-sized and even larger ones for which I can't think of a sports metaphor. I've knocked off the highs and filled in the lows as best I could, leaving the terrain as you see it in the previous photos.
When I started the path project, however, I was surprised (as us benighted often are) at what transpired under the blade. On the first couple of passes, digging in agressively, I was able to define the general contours I wanted, but at the same time I just kept turning up the next layer of rocks. When I leveled out the box and started feathering the position control for a lighter touch, I was actually able to skim off a great deal of the surface rubble, which I then just discarded out of the way. The main problem at this point was the holes left by the most recently uprooted stones. Each successive pass filled in some holes, but continued to turn up more. Can't help but think guage wheels would have helped.
By this time I was pushing mostly fine dirt around, with just enough small rocks to be really annoying. Using the infamous hinged back blade, I was able to re-distribute some of this fine stuff the way I wanted, but without any down pressure (flapping in the breeze), it would just climb over these rocks or drag them along a ways, leaving undesirable grooves in the path.
It's as if Mother Nature wanted to cooperate, but wondered why the heck I was using a hinged blade. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif
Richard -
I didn't realize Mr. Chalkley had patented a knee patch in addition to everything else he's invented. I just call it my "duct-tape-over-the-knee-hole-cuz-I-might-be-walking-through-poison-oak" patch. The fact that it makes a fashion statement is just frosting on the cake. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif
Rob -
I am definitely looking at this as my "first" box blade. Unfortunately, circumstances (<font color=green>$$$</font color=green>) dictate that I stick with what I have for a while. When I do move up, it will be to a heavier box with hydraulic rippers, hanging off my TNT and bank of extra spools. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif
Kevin -
I think I understand what you're suggesting, but a sketch of your mind would help. /w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif
GlueGuy, Matthew -
The bolt idea sounds most feasible at this point, assuming there is no alignment problem and the stresses work out okay. Might just have to give it a try. The fender washers are a nice touch, but are we basically trying for a direct bolt-down?
You make an interesting observation about the rock/soil mix we call home up there. The more I dig, the more rocks I turn up. The distribution is pretty uniform. Since I got the tractor last year, I have removed most of the larger stuff, from softball to football-sized and even larger ones for which I can't think of a sports metaphor. I've knocked off the highs and filled in the lows as best I could, leaving the terrain as you see it in the previous photos.
When I started the path project, however, I was surprised (as us benighted often are) at what transpired under the blade. On the first couple of passes, digging in agressively, I was able to define the general contours I wanted, but at the same time I just kept turning up the next layer of rocks. When I leveled out the box and started feathering the position control for a lighter touch, I was actually able to skim off a great deal of the surface rubble, which I then just discarded out of the way. The main problem at this point was the holes left by the most recently uprooted stones. Each successive pass filled in some holes, but continued to turn up more. Can't help but think guage wheels would have helped.
By this time I was pushing mostly fine dirt around, with just enough small rocks to be really annoying. Using the infamous hinged back blade, I was able to re-distribute some of this fine stuff the way I wanted, but without any down pressure (flapping in the breeze), it would just climb over these rocks or drag them along a ways, leaving undesirable grooves in the path.
It's as if Mother Nature wanted to cooperate, but wondered why the heck I was using a hinged blade. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif
Richard -
I didn't realize Mr. Chalkley had patented a knee patch in addition to everything else he's invented. I just call it my "duct-tape-over-the-knee-hole-cuz-I-might-be-walking-through-poison-oak" patch. The fact that it makes a fashion statement is just frosting on the cake. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif
Rob -
I am definitely looking at this as my "first" box blade. Unfortunately, circumstances (<font color=green>$$$</font color=green>) dictate that I stick with what I have for a while. When I do move up, it will be to a heavier box with hydraulic rippers, hanging off my TNT and bank of extra spools. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif
Kevin -
I think I understand what you're suggesting, but a sketch of your mind would help. /w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif
GlueGuy, Matthew -
The bolt idea sounds most feasible at this point, assuming there is no alignment problem and the stresses work out okay. Might just have to give it a try. The fender washers are a nice touch, but are we basically trying for a direct bolt-down?
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