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Snow pusher build
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JB4310
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mjncad
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Excellent work Haymaker, and I like your use of a turnbuckle to tighten up the chain...simple and elegant.
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The Haymaker
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Turnbuckle: "And Cheap"! I now wonder though, because of time it takes to setup the chain, if I should've just made QA pockets for it? I wanted SIMPLE, fast, and the added reach. All I have is "reach".
Thanks for the pics. I should've taken a lot of them for comparisons. and ideas. Maybe mine is overbuilt? If I make a third, I will use 3/16 from the structural components that are currently 1/4". I could probably eliminate a web on the back, at least on the top pieces. I would keep the 12" spacing on the bottom.
One of my thoughts on making the thing so rigid is the lack of a trip edge. For my application, knowing the terrain I am plowing, I couldn't justify the cost and Time To Build for it. I believe I compensated by adding structure, such as the boxed-in ends. If I snag something and it fails, I'd honestly be surprised.
I'm curious to see how my side spars hold up as compared to the 45 degree tubing used on the ones in the picture. I don't think I've seen one yet that is not bent or twisted in some way.
Also not sure I would make the sides removable again either. Would I ever use this thing as a dozer blade? Doubt it. But, they would be easy to replace if damaged.
In the pictures of the commercial unit, I wonder about where they have the binders. They are nearly centered on where the cutting edge rests. I wonder if there is a reason? That setup would require a lot more chain tension than mine to keep it from flopping.One of my worries is my choice of running the chain over the top of the bucket. It's going to tell me how rugged the top lip of my bucket is the first time I fetch up.
Now all we need is some snow!
Thanks for the pics. I should've taken a lot of them for comparisons. and ideas. Maybe mine is overbuilt? If I make a third, I will use 3/16 from the structural components that are currently 1/4". I could probably eliminate a web on the back, at least on the top pieces. I would keep the 12" spacing on the bottom.
One of my thoughts on making the thing so rigid is the lack of a trip edge. For my application, knowing the terrain I am plowing, I couldn't justify the cost and Time To Build for it. I believe I compensated by adding structure, such as the boxed-in ends. If I snag something and it fails, I'd honestly be surprised.
I'm curious to see how my side spars hold up as compared to the 45 degree tubing used on the ones in the picture. I don't think I've seen one yet that is not bent or twisted in some way.
Also not sure I would make the sides removable again either. Would I ever use this thing as a dozer blade? Doubt it. But, they would be easy to replace if damaged.
In the pictures of the commercial unit, I wonder about where they have the binders. They are nearly centered on where the cutting edge rests. I wonder if there is a reason? That setup would require a lot more chain tension than mine to keep it from flopping.One of my worries is my choice of running the chain over the top of the bucket. It's going to tell me how rugged the top lip of my bucket is the first time I fetch up.
Now all we need is some snow!
gordyy
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load it up and head north we are getting to have way too much snow
I got to build me one of them
would a cross strap set up with ratchet straps make a faster mount??
I got to build me one of them
would a cross strap set up with ratchet straps make a faster mount??
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The Haymaker
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I think so, yes. I had considered that option and then got sidetracked. A few links of chain at each end, but then, there's have to be a D ring or the sort in the middle to catch the hook. Then to figure out how to snatch the strap at the center point so the unit can't slide left and right
My head hurts.....
Oh, and I think we're just as far north, it's just that all you good fols in the northwest and midAtlantic are taking one for the team so us snowbounds can take a break. Maybe I'll go get the bike out.
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The Haymaker
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Very nice work. If I may ask what do you have in these? Also what would it cost to buy one of equal quality?
Even if its not much different its fun to build these type of thing yourself. You should be proud of them.
Chris
Even if its not much different its fun to build these type of thing yourself. You should be proud of them.
Chris
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The Haymaker
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There's just shy of 200 dollars in material, probably just over that if you count consumables. There is a LOT of rod used by my antique buzzbox, but they were free from a customer so I don't have receipts.
Labor, now that's another story. I think at this point I could build one in a couple of weekends.
The only one I've seen on the web intended for a CUT, same size, was 2500.00. If I "casually" market these, they will be substantially cheaper.
Thanks for the "Good work". I'm very happy to see the thing in reality. Next one (If I do another) will have a few things different, but general appearance will be the same. Problem is I'd start the build, and then when I go to work I have 50 hours behind the wheel to think of better ways to do things. Some of the changes made for a better end product, but not all melded as seamlessly with the existing work as I'd have preferred.
Now all we need is SNOW! I've not seen this much bare ground in February since 2000.
The other unit I built was taken home and thrown on a 20 or 25 horse Kubota with chains. He was pushing topsoil with it to see if he could break it. So far so good!
JB4310
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Look factory, now painted.
These things are in every lot around here, these are some huge ones, tried to get pics of attachment, guess there's not much to it, other than a tether chain, no binder on these.
I'd think it would be pretty sloppy? though they are just pushing it so as long as it doesn't fall off the bucket....
JB.
These things are in every lot around here, these are some huge ones, tried to get pics of attachment, guess there's not much to it, other than a tether chain, no binder on these.
I'd think it would be pretty sloppy? though they are just pushing it so as long as it doesn't fall off the bucket....
JB.
