Anti-Scalp Wheel Solution

[powershop]

Thanks Larry for the good idea. Did my wheels today and things worked great! Can replace the bushings now with stock sizes and while I was ordering from McMasterCarr I replaced the dumb split rings and pins with snap pins, much easier to adjust wheel height.

 

[moweraxle]

looks like you did a nice job, how long did it take you

 

[powershop]

Its like everything else, once I had all the tools out and with all the interrupts, put wood in the stove, answer the phone, clean and oil the lathe, put everything back, less than two hours of real work, start to finish over three!! But I think there will be a payoff later as this fix should last a long time!!

 

[moweraxle]

that's good time for the first one and I agree that the guys are getting a good fix for a low price. I do think with a little maintence these wheels even being plastic will last a long time. I am going to an Aluminum foundry this week to see about getting wheels made like the OEM wheels but with solid sides so I can bore each side and press in sealed bearings, but this could be a pricey wheel for what it does. To make alumnium billet wheels the cost is 25.00 per wheel just in material. that's all for now

 

[powershop]

Sounds good, but I can buy replacement wheels from Stens for 3.95 my cost so i'll just replace wheels every couple of years.

 

[moweraxle]

Does this Stens place have a web site, if so would you post URL thanks

 

[tomnky]

Was the shaft-lock pins the actual 7.81 millimeter diameter? I am interested in using the same type pins on my deck.

What was the dimensions of the pins You used on Your deck?

 

[powershop]

I used 5/16 x 2 which are a tighter fit in the holes.

 

[tomnky]

Thanks Dan.I am going to pick some up locally if I can.(TSC has the 5/16 x 3)

 

[art]

WE often change the wheels over to the bronze bushings on the Kubota's by just going to the Cub Cadet line.