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bllwnkl 10-29-2018 05:17 PM

Driveway scraper (and a good laugh)
 
Very crude, but I took some scrap angle iron I had plus some other things I had on hand, and made a scraper to use on my gravel driveway. All I have to work with is an angle grinder and a stick welder.

https://i.imgur.com/DqaMxlU.jpg?2 https://i.imgur.com/u9QYt7n.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/bzDupt9.jpg?1

I made a "drop" for the hitch to keep the scraper level. https://i.imgur.com/fB3gPEu.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/wywm0Dn.jpg?1

Here's a video. https://youtu.be/TlJ-mi-uHWU

cooperino 10-29-2018 05:20 PM

Quote:

Very crude, but I took some scrap angle iron I had, plus some other things I had on hand, and made a scraper to use on my gravel driveway. All I have to work with is an angle grinder and a stick welder.

Who cares how crude it is,,, How did it work for you? looks a little lite maybe if im not mistaken. Can weight be added?

bllwnkl 10-29-2018 05:25 PM

Now for the laugh
 
I was so mad at myself about this, but then realized how humorous it is. I had to reintroduce myself to welding again, it's been awhile. Well, the welding helmet covered my bifocals, and I had the shade too dark. As a result, look at this weld! :ROTF1:

https://i.imgur.com/c2J17cK.jpg?1

I just left it like that.

I did get a little better after buying some readers at the dollar store and turning the shade lighter.

https://i.imgur.com/udT2Gjz.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/SsCMryF.jpg?1

cooperino 10-29-2018 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bllwnkl (Post 470586)
I was so mad at myself about this, but then realized how humorous it is. I had to reintroduce myself to welding again, it's been awhile. Well, the welding mask covered my bifocals, and I had the shade too dark. As a result, look at this weld! :ROTF1:



I just left it like that.

I did get a little better after buying some readers at the dollar store and turning the shade down.


Lol.. 2 things.. us welders call that first one popcorn. Not because how it looks but the sound it makes when welding. 2nd. Sometimes even the ugliest welds hold the best lol

BTW.. the others look great!

bllwnkl 10-29-2018 05:34 PM

Quote:

Very crude, but I took some scrap angle iron I had plus some other things I had on hand, and made a scraper to use on my gravel driveway. All I have to work with is an angle grinder and a stick welder.
Quote:

Who cares how crude it is,,, How did it work for you? looks a little lite maybe if im not mistaken. Can weight be added?
Oh yeah, sorry, here's a video. The white rails hold cement blocks.

https://youtu.be/TlJ-mi-uHWU

cooperino 10-29-2018 05:41 PM

Quote:

Very crude, but I took some scrap angle iron I had plus some other things I had on hand, and made a scraper to use on my gravel driveway. All I have to work with is an angle grinder and a stick welder.

Oh yeah, sorry, here's a video. The white rails hold cement blocks.

https://youtu.be/TlJ-mi-uHWU
Looks like its doing a reasonably good job! little weed killer, some fresh material, your all set :beerchug:

CADplans 10-29-2018 05:42 PM

I DIYed a driveway scraper,,
it needed a little more "bite", so I added a couple 42 Lb front end weights,,
and I pull a set of truck chains behind it,,

It does a great job,,,

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...psb77b28d8.jpg

It also does a great job of spreading "horse pucks",,, :bigthink:

twoton 10-29-2018 08:28 PM

Driveway scraper looks great.

What are you using, AC or DC? What rod?

IHCubCadet147 10-29-2018 08:48 PM

Nice work!

bllwnkl 10-29-2018 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by twoton (Post 470599)
Driveway scraper looks great.

What are you using, AC or DC? What rod?

DC inverter welder with 6011 rod.


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