Grader/Scraper Build

[Rustyiron]

Dang it, now I am going to have to build two, one for the left side of the road, and one for the right! LOL

Just drive on the "wrong side".
Funny you mention that even though you may be joking. I have one (store bought "Roadrunner") and it's angle is to the gutter, never really understood why, but the comments about lack of moving much material in a single pass is my observation as well. I built one angled to the left.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/204355-road-grader-blade-progressing-pics.html

 

[redheelerdog]

Just drive on the "wrong side".
Funny you mention that even though you may be joking. I have one (store bought "Roadrunner") and it's angle is to the gutter, never really understood why, but the comments about lack of moving much material in a single pass is my observation as well. I built one angled to the left.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/204355-road-grader-blade-progressing-pics.html

Yes sir, it really doesn't make much difference with this little patch of road I am going to be using it on, zero traffic and flat as a pancake. If the thing doesn't do what I want I just hack it apart and fab it till it does! - another excuse to spend quality time in the shop. :thumbsup:

Wow! I am not sure what to like more, your grader/scraper build or your iron worker, dang for $1800 that is a total steal, before I saw the ironworker I did notice the sheared gussetts and thought to myself, dang, that's the way to go! Nice build and nice tools :thumbsup:

Thanks for the comments.

 

[redheelerdog]

Made some progress on the 3 point connections, mocked it up with the tractor so everything should pin right on.

Next I think I will flip it over and weld all the underneath welds.

 

[Yard Sarge]

Very nice. I really like your bracing for the top link. You've got skills!

 

[Rustyiron]

Is it ok to add one more "Very nice"?:thumbsup::thumbsup:
What side of MT? I've toured around (fell in love with) the western side from ID to Kalispell.

 

[Yard Sarge]

Me? West Michigan.

 

[redheelerdog]

Is it ok to add one more "Very nice"?:thumbsup::thumbsup:
What side of MT? I've toured around (fell in love with) the western side from ID to Kalispell.

Near Billings, I lived in the Bitterroot valley (West side, S of Missoula) from 92 - 97, then moved over to the East side. I love it here.

 

[Gordon Gould]

Yes indeed - very nice!!!!!!

gg

 

[redheelerdog]

Finished the welding, might try to get the paint on this thing soon and put her to work!

Dang, 10F degrees this morning and snowing! Supposed to warm up and get nice this weekend though.

 

[Peter 315]

Looks great paint it Kubota orange and I will be over to pick it up.........:thumbsup:

 

[Smokeydog]

Nice looking welds. Will be interesting to see how that rear angle holds up without a blade.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

That looks better than any “ production “ brand. You did a great job, welds look fantastic. Cannot wait to hear / see how it works!

 

[Rustyiron]

Looking good, painting is almost my least favorite part, re painting (because I did a poor job) is my least favorite part.:laughing:
At 10* outside, old Mother Nature is telling you that you have the time, do it up right with the paint :drink:

 

[redheelerdog]

Got it painted today. Forecast says were in for 3"-6" of snow, ha, maybe I should of built a snow blade.

It might leave the ground just right to do a little grader work, and we need the moisture.

Thanks for the kind words on this build, it was fun.

I will take some pics of the maiden voyage.

 

[bindian]

Redheelerdog,
I clicked on your links and get..................
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hugs, Brandi

 

[Gordon Gould]

Very professional looking job. :thumbsup: You will enjoy using it.

gg

 

[ovrszd]

Looks great!!!! Looking forward to a use report!!!

 

[Smokeydog]

Very professional looking. I have some serious shop envy. Guess you call them butte levelers in big sky country? Thanks for sharing.

 

[bindian]

Gorgeous work there. But why gray and not RED?
hugs, Brandi

 

[redheelerdog]

Gorgeous work there. But why gray and not RED?
hugs, Brandi

Ha! Economics and convenience, I had the grey and no red... I probably would of still painted it grey, for stealth grading LOL :thumbsup: