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Old 02-24-2020, 07:21 PM
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That video was worth waiting for!

Is the starting problem worked out?
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Nice vid, What is the next step in your grader project?
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That video was worth waiting for!

Is the starting problem worked out?
Yes, at least temporarily. Disengage the PTO clutch to start, then engage. I have a lever that I've used for that.

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Nice vid, What is the next step in your grader project?
Next steps:

Build the front axle assembly--basically the front foot of a WF frame with axle. Install hubs and set up for running 23 inch tires.

Scale out and start on the main frame--from the dash out to the front wheels. Mostly a 4x6 rectangular tube, 3/16 wall, with a few "bends" which will be more like miters. Main frame length about 6 feet. Grader overall length, 12 feet.

Install power steering.

Build seat mount and install seat.

At that point I'll have a basic vehicle. Blade circle, blade mount and hydraulics follow...lots to do.
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Old 02-25-2020, 07:41 AM
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Ironman:

Yeah, a lot of people are not on Facebook. I corrected the link.
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Old 02-25-2020, 10:23 AM
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Yeah, a lot of people are not on Facebook. I corrected the link.
Thanks Roland, I thought maybe I was the only one.

Hey, is there a social network for non-tweeters??
Probably not many tweets on it.
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Looks good so far! Is this just going to be for show, or do you actually plan on using it?
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Looks good so far! Is this just going to be for show, or do you actually plan on using it?
I hope to be able to actually use it. But to be honest, it's more just for fun. Something to work on, to stretch my fabrication skills.
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Old 02-26-2020, 09:38 PM
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Watched your video several times.
Yep, I feel like that sometimes!!
don't know If I'm backing up ahead, or going ahead and backing up, it is all so confusing, winding my ass and scratching my watch.
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Old 03-05-2020, 10:01 PM
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Not much physical progress on the grader--in parts accumulation mode.

Did receive a box with the power steering gear off a Super.

Waiting on front spindles and hubs to be able to assemble the front axle frame and determine front axle height with the larger tires.

My local metal fabricator decided he didn't want to deal with retail sales due to being so busy.

Placed an order for over $500 of steel from BMG in Richmond, 75 miles away. Supposed to pick up next week. Needed a 10 foot piece of 4x6x3/16 wall rectangular tubing, had to buy the whole 24 foot piece. Same for smaller rectangular tubing. Also ordered partial sheets of 3/16 and 1/4 inch plate steel.

Got a plasma cutter a couple weeks ago. Have been playing with that.

Mocked up the general shape of the main frame with a piece of plywood. Looks pretty good. Need to replicate with the 4x6 tubing...
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A bit of progress. Picked up the steel for the main frame and other parts. Installed hubs on the front axle and 23x8.50-12 tires and wheels. Getting ready to build the main frame. Plan is to miter the 4x6 tubing to match the template shown.

On a side note, picked up a new-to-me South Bend 10" lathe.
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