Box blade rippers

[jshwhite]

Does anyone know where I can find replacement box blade rippers with the notch in the back? I found some with center holes, but can't find any that are back notched. I've got 3 on mine that are bent pretty bad - from ripping stumps out
Also, how do I tell what quality they are? I'm not too familiar with types of steel, but I'd rather something more flexible than brittle. Someone here on tbn a few weeks ago was having problems with the rippers breaking. I don't want that - I'd much rather they bend. The ones I've got will take brutal treatment without damage and I want replacements like them.

Thanks!

 

[dex3361]

Does anyone know where I can find replacement box blade rippers with the notch in the back? I found some with center holes, but can't find any that are back notched. I've got 3 on mine that are bent pretty bad - from ripping stumps out
Also, how do I tell what quality they are? I'm not too familiar with types of steel, but I'd rather something more flexible than brittle. Someone here on tbn a few weeks ago was having problems with the rippers breaking. I don't want that - I'd much rather they bend. The ones I've got will take brutal treatment without damage and I want replacements like them.

Thanks!

I bought some from Agrisupply they had the best prices and have held up well.:thumbsup:

 

[jshwhite]

Thanks. That's a good price too. Problem is, those are front notched and I need rear notched Like on this box blade pic I just found.

Then again, maybe front notched would work - I could just drop the pin in the back instead of the front.

Any thoughts?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

"Good" ripper shanks like what you would get with a Gannon run a little over $60 each with the tooth being another charge on top of that. Most people settle for less, including me.

 

[JordanFTW]

Yeah, I'd much rather bend or even break a shank over tearing up my BB.

 

[Deere Dude]

Have you ever thought about straightening them, unless they are bent to bad. I bent 3 of them and straightened them out using my log-splitter and they turned out pretty well. It only took a few minutes.

 

[jshwhite]

Have you ever thought about straightening them, unless they are bent to bad. I bent 3 of them and straightened them out using my log-splitter and they turned out pretty well. It only took a few minutes.

Yes, that was my first thought when I bent one. I like the log splitter idea, but unfortunately don't have one. I put the ripper in a vise and got a large pipe wrench and cheater bar. I heated it almost to the melting point and had someone else hold the heat on it while I applied pressure, but only succeeded in breaking my vise Called Wilton Vise and they said "Sorry, the lifetime warranty does not apply to movable parts." Hmm... thanks a lot. The vise is cast, so I welded it with nickel rod - worked great till I put some more heavy pressure and it broke again. It has since broken two more times - I think it's time for a new vice.

So, I guess that's the long answer to why I want some new rippers

 

[jenkinsph]

Yes, that was my first thought when I bent one. I like the log splitter idea, but unfortunately don't have one. I put the ripper in a vise and got a large pipe wrench and cheater bar. I heated it almost to the melting point and had someone else hold the heat on it while I applied pressure, but only succeeded in breaking my vise Called Wilton Vise and they said "Sorry, the lifetime warranty does not apply to movable parts." Hmm... thanks a lot. The vise is cast, so I welded it with nickel rod - worked great till I put some more heavy pressure and it broke again. It has since broken two more times - I think it's time for a new vice.

So, I guess that's the long answer to why I want some new rippers

I have Ridgid pipe vises and Wilton machinist vises for many years without ever being able to break one. I have had a couple of cheap ones that are good door stops but not much good under real world use.

 

[Delaware Devil]

Found some slotted rippers on E-bay I'll try to post a link.

REPLACEMENT 3-SLOT BOX BLADE SHANK, 2-1/2" X 3-4"X18", FITS SEVERAL BOX BLADES | eBay

 

[Delaware Devil]

For some reason I can't post links, anyhow they are on e-bay