I used 6" schedule 40 pipe for the drum.
It measures 6 1/16" ID, 6 5/8" OD, 9/32" wall
This seems to be a common drum diameter between several manufactures.
The axle is made from 1 3/4" diameter 1045 cold rolled. ( most rakes use a 1 1/2" axle, but I had some 1 3/4" bearings left over from...
Worked on the cross tube today.
I am going to bolt the sides on to the cross tube, I thought it would be easier to modify if something is figured wrong.
The pads were welded to the ends of the tube, and then I machined them so they would be flat and square to the tube and each other.
In...
I had some dirt work done around the house this last Fall and I am going to need a power rake come next Summer to fix up the yard.
Didn't really want to rent one as I will need to use it several times through out the Summer.
I don't have a skid steer, but I do have a tractor, and the local...
Thought I would post some pictures of my latest build.
Any comments and advice is appreciated.
We just built two of these for the local John Deere dealer.
Frame width 7'
Total weight 500 lbs.
I-Match compatible.
I wish I had some photos of the build, but all I have is the finished product.