Woods BB48 Blade Nuts...

[Elim]

Hello everyone,

It never fails that I do not have the size I need to remove the blades off of my cutter. Can someone please tell me what the size of the nuts are to get the blades off of a Brush Bull 48? I searched for other posts, and someone mentioned a 1-11/16, but I think that was for a different brand. I see in the manual it is talking like they are metric, but the largest I have is a 30mm, and it is larger than that. Rather then take the 15 trips like it normally does I figured I would ask, because one of you guys/gals are bound to know.

Thanks in advance!

 

[RobJ]

My TSC KK copy is 1 11/16. Easiest thing to do is email Woods service or support. You'll have the answer is an hour or less I'm sure.

 

[Elim]

Thanks! I will give that a shot.

 

[Elim]

I ended up calling Woods. I spoke with someone who was real nice, and knowledgeable in the support department. He told me they were 1-5/8. I went and picked one up. I will let everyone know if they were as right, as they were courteous.

Thanks!

 

[Elim]

Well... I take back the "knowledgeable" part of my previous statement.

RobJ you know more than Woods support. The 1-5/8 that I was told to get is to small. I will return it for a 1-11/16 tomorrow, and let you know how it goes. Thanks! I should have listened to you.

 

[markct]

maybe its just me but wouldnt it be easier to just measure the nut rather than calling all around to find out, and buying sockets that arnt right, 2 minutes with a caliper or even tape measure would save alot of time and money i think

 

[RobJ]

Well... I take back the "knowledgeable" part of my previous statement.

RobJ you know more than Woods support. The 1-5/8 that I was told to get is to small. I will return it for a 1-11/16 tomorrow, and let you know how it goes. Thanks! I should have listened to you.

Ya win some and loose some. I had a feeling they were the same but who knows. I measured mine while at the weekend place, then wanted to doublecheck(1 11/16...did I read that right ). Emailed KK folks and they confirmed. Hated to make a special run AGAIN if it was wrong!! Of course the stupid thing is why the off size? Standard socket sets don't have a 1 11/16 when i checked. I guess like you said it might be a metric thing.

Glad you are fixed up.

 

[Elim]

Thanks for all the help RobJ. I hope I can return the hand someday.

Yes markct I guess a measurement with a caliper would have been ideal, but I do not have one. Reaching up over the blades, or down through the access hole to try get an accurate measurement with a measuring tape would be quite difficult.

As I thought someone here would just know the correct answer off the top of their heads, and making a call to Woods' toll free number is not that difficult. They *should* have given me the correct size on the first go round, but if I only have to make two trips I will be happy.

Thanks again!

 

[john_bud]

Elim,

Do you really have a Woods Brush Bull 48? I thought that all of the BrushBull line had small bolts holding a tab that contains the pivot pin for the blades. I'm not familiar with the 48, and want to get the facts straight!

jb

 

[Elim]

Hey john_bud,

Yes I am positive. Here is a picture of the outside, and a shot through the access hole to the nut holding the blade on.

The 1-11/16 does fit the nut just fine.

Thanks again for the correct answer RobJ!

Elim

 

[JerryG]

Elim,

Do you really have a Woods Brush Bull 48? I thought that all of the BrushBull line had small bolts holding a tab that contains the pivot pin for the blades. I'm not familiar with the 48, and want to get the facts straight!

jb

You're not the only one that thought that. I did also. That tab set-up is worth it's weight in gold.

 

[Elim]

Maybe it is an older/newer model change?

I have not had any dealings with the tab setup you are talking about, but they would have to be better than killing yourself getting these off. They add a new meaning to the word tight!

 

[john_bud]

Maybe it is an older/newer model change?

I have not had any dealings with the tab setup you are talking about, but they would have to be better than killing yourself getting these off. They add a new meaning to the word tight!

Ok I see it's a Woods (not that I doubted you!) , and it is a BrushBull and not one of the other Woods models of cutters. (I checked the Woodsonline.com web site!) It looks like the current generation of standard duty cutters don't have the quick change blades. Too bad, it's the best feature!

Basically, the blade is held on by a hardened pin with a mushroom head on the bottom (blade side) and a groove on the other end that reduces the diameter. The pin goes up thru the stump jumper and a square plate with a keyhole cut in it goes over the pin. That plate then is pulled down so the narrow part of the keyhole is supporting the pin in the groove. A keeper is then inserted into the hole of the keyhole and into the exposed groove. The keeper is bolted down with a 5/8th headed bolt. To change the blade, you use a 3/8th ratchet to undo the bolt. Tap the keeper out of the way, tap the keyhole plate off and the pin either falls out or you just tap it out. I have done both blades in 15 minutes with out cussing or straining.

Here is a small pic of the top of the blade retention system from the woods web site.

I hope you have an air impact wrench to put on the 450 ft-lb of torque that bolt needs. Oh, and don't forget to goop it up good with neverseze.

jb

 

[dpatterson14]

Thanks for the post Robj. That saves me time too.
dp