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Finally finished Disk Harrow
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wushaw
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View from the tractor seat, I have used it and it works just beautifully (sp) /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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wushaw
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wushaw
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My little helper, QC inspector and tractor companion.
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wushaw
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I started on the frame it in Febuary and had it done in a few weeks (I'm slow), my plasma cutting took a month of waiting on a individual that was in no hurry to do a 15 minute job.
I don't know the cost...I don't want to know, I had fun building it.
I did take the time to cap most of the tube ends for a cleaner look and my paint job is not the greatest (I am not a Painter)
I know some of y'all may be thinking why blue and not Kub orange....well I like blue and it is custom/home built /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
The frame is like a KingKutter and is suppose to be a 5 1/2'
model and this winter I plan on buying the extra parts to make it a 5 1/2' model.
I used a MM175 for all the welding. I know I need something bigger, I have a MM251 on my wish list.
So far I am pleased with it, it does what it is suppose to do and my L2800 pulls it with no problem even in 2wd.
My list of building material is something like this.
3/16X2"X3" tubing for the basic frame.
1/2"X3" flats for the cross over on the tubes.
1/2"X3" flats for the captured pins.
1/8"X1"x2" for the stiffiner for the top link.
3/8"X6" angle for the gangs.
3/8"X6 flats for the gangs.
The rest of the gang parts came from Agri-supply except for the 1/2" "U" bolts and 1/2" bearing bolts.
Paint is Rustoleum International Blue.
I don't know the cost...I don't want to know, I had fun building it.
I did take the time to cap most of the tube ends for a cleaner look and my paint job is not the greatest (I am not a Painter)
I know some of y'all may be thinking why blue and not Kub orange....well I like blue and it is custom/home built /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
The frame is like a KingKutter and is suppose to be a 5 1/2'
model and this winter I plan on buying the extra parts to make it a 5 1/2' model.
I used a MM175 for all the welding. I know I need something bigger, I have a MM251 on my wish list.
So far I am pleased with it, it does what it is suppose to do and my L2800 pulls it with no problem even in 2wd.
My list of building material is something like this.
3/16X2"X3" tubing for the basic frame.
1/2"X3" flats for the cross over on the tubes.
1/2"X3" flats for the captured pins.
1/8"X1"x2" for the stiffiner for the top link.
3/8"X6" angle for the gangs.
3/8"X6 flats for the gangs.
The rest of the gang parts came from Agri-supply except for the 1/2" "U" bolts and 1/2" bearing bolts.
Paint is Rustoleum International Blue.
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wushaw
Elite Member
I started on the frame it in Febuary and had it done in a few weeks (I'm slow), my plasma cutting took a month of waiting on a individual that was in no hurry to do a 15 minute job.
I don't know the cost...I don't want to know, I had fun building it.
I did take the time to cap most of the tube ends for a cleaner look and my paint job is not the greatest (I am not a Painter)
I know some of y'all may be thinking why blue and not Kub orange....well I like blue and it is custom/home built /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
The frame is like a KingKutter and is suppose to be a 5 1/2'
model and this winter I plan on buying the extra parts to make it a 5 1/2' model.
I used a MM175 for all the welding. I know I need something bigger, I have a MM251 on my wish list.
So far I am pleased with it, it does what it is suppose to do and my L2800 pulls it with no problem even in 2wd.
My list of building material is something like this.
3/16X2"X3" tubing for the basic frame.
1/2"X3" flats for the cross over on the tubes.
1/2"X3" flats for the captured pins.
1/8"X1"x2" for the stiffiner for the top link.
3/8"X6" angle for the gangs.
3/8"X6 flats for the gangs.
The rest of the gang parts came from Agri-supply except for the 1/2" "U" bolts and 1/2" bearing bolts.
Paint is Rustoleum International Blue.
I don't know the cost...I don't want to know, I had fun building it.
I did take the time to cap most of the tube ends for a cleaner look and my paint job is not the greatest (I am not a Painter)
I know some of y'all may be thinking why blue and not Kub orange....well I like blue and it is custom/home built /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
The frame is like a KingKutter and is suppose to be a 5 1/2'
model and this winter I plan on buying the extra parts to make it a 5 1/2' model.
I used a MM175 for all the welding. I know I need something bigger, I have a MM251 on my wish list.
So far I am pleased with it, it does what it is suppose to do and my L2800 pulls it with no problem even in 2wd.
My list of building material is something like this.
3/16X2"X3" tubing for the basic frame.
1/2"X3" flats for the cross over on the tubes.
1/2"X3" flats for the captured pins.
1/8"X1"x2" for the stiffiner for the top link.
3/8"X6" angle for the gangs.
3/8"X6 flats for the gangs.
The rest of the gang parts came from Agri-supply except for the 1/2" "U" bolts and 1/2" bearing bolts.
Paint is Rustoleum International Blue.
MrJimi
Elite Member, Rest in Peace
Very nice work and I have to learn more about a disc harrow and what they do, I might need one of these?
Jim /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Jim /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
MrJimi
Elite Member, Rest in Peace
Very nice work and I have to learn more about a disc harrow and what they do, I might need one of these?
Jim /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Jim /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Moemoe
Silver Member
washaw, glad to see you finished your disk. Great looking job, and the star is a nice touch for a custom look. And who cares if it's blue, it's your disk and if thats the color you like go for it. Again, nice job
Moemoe
Silver Member
washaw, glad to see you finished your disk. Great looking job, and the star is a nice touch for a custom look. And who cares if it's blue, it's your disk and if thats the color you like go for it. Again, nice job
GeneD14
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wushaw,
Nice job on the disk. I especially like the star on top. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Nice job on the disk. I especially like the star on top. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
GeneD14
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wushaw,
Nice job on the disk. I especially like the star on top. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Nice job on the disk. I especially like the star on top. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
mikim
Veteran Member
I think the star should be white ......red? .....guess I'm old enough to remember the cold war....
mikim
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I think the star should be white ......red? .....guess I'm old enough to remember the cold war....
TwinWillows
Gold Member
VERY nice work! Mine is a fairly light one made of angle iron & only adjusts the cutting angle with bolts. Yours is much heavier & the easy angle adjustment is pretty slick.
TwinWillows
Gold Member
VERY nice work! Mine is a fairly light one made of angle iron & only adjusts the cutting angle with bolts. Yours is much heavier & the easy angle adjustment is pretty slick.
have_blue
Veteran Member
wushaw,
Excellent project!
I recently replaced 1 axle, 5 cutters, and 5 or 6 spools, and it nearly cost me as much as I paid for the disk harrow brand new. Although your disk is way better than a comparable bought one, it must have cost quite a bit more, right? Yours looks to have bearings instead of the spools, right?
A few observations from someone that's had a lot of trouble with disk harrows:
Grease, grease, grease. (assuming spools)
Butt welds on lower arm brackets will eventually give way.
The big axle nuts will try their best to loosen and destroy your axles.
Flat plate steel brackets holding the axles will flex back and forth. Gussets could make them stiff and quiet them down.
A good dog is worth more than a good tractor.
Excellent project!
I recently replaced 1 axle, 5 cutters, and 5 or 6 spools, and it nearly cost me as much as I paid for the disk harrow brand new. Although your disk is way better than a comparable bought one, it must have cost quite a bit more, right? Yours looks to have bearings instead of the spools, right?
A few observations from someone that's had a lot of trouble with disk harrows:
Grease, grease, grease. (assuming spools)
Butt welds on lower arm brackets will eventually give way.
The big axle nuts will try their best to loosen and destroy your axles.
Flat plate steel brackets holding the axles will flex back and forth. Gussets could make them stiff and quiet them down.
A good dog is worth more than a good tractor.
have_blue
Veteran Member
wushaw,
Excellent project!
I recently replaced 1 axle, 5 cutters, and 5 or 6 spools, and it nearly cost me as much as I paid for the disk harrow brand new. Although your disk is way better than a comparable bought one, it must have cost quite a bit more, right? Yours looks to have bearings instead of the spools, right?
A few observations from someone that's had a lot of trouble with disk harrows:
Grease, grease, grease. (assuming spools)
Butt welds on lower arm brackets will eventually give way.
The big axle nuts will try their best to loosen and destroy your axles.
Flat plate steel brackets holding the axles will flex back and forth. Gussets could make them stiff and quiet them down.
A good dog is worth more than a good tractor.
Excellent project!
I recently replaced 1 axle, 5 cutters, and 5 or 6 spools, and it nearly cost me as much as I paid for the disk harrow brand new. Although your disk is way better than a comparable bought one, it must have cost quite a bit more, right? Yours looks to have bearings instead of the spools, right?
A few observations from someone that's had a lot of trouble with disk harrows:
Grease, grease, grease. (assuming spools)
Butt welds on lower arm brackets will eventually give way.
The big axle nuts will try their best to loosen and destroy your axles.
Flat plate steel brackets holding the axles will flex back and forth. Gussets could make them stiff and quiet them down.
A good dog is worth more than a good tractor.
HomeBrew2
Banned
Outstanding job on the disc!!
Nice tractor, nice dog.
What I'm really envious about is your beer can cover !!!
Cheers!
Nice tractor, nice dog.
What I'm really envious about is your beer can cover !!!
Cheers!
HomeBrew2
Banned
Outstanding job on the disc!!
Nice tractor, nice dog.
What I'm really envious about is your beer can cover !!!
Cheers!
Nice tractor, nice dog.
What I'm really envious about is your beer can cover !!!
Cheers!
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