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Scratch building a folding disc
I finally got a enough materials collected to start my latest build- a folding disc. If this is anything like the New Holland conversion i did it should take about 2 years too complete. First i started out with 3/16" x 3/4" aluminum strips to build the uprights that hold the row of disc. In the drill press had to make 16 pieces.
Next i pressed a bearing into cause i want this disc to last a long time. Next I took some 1 1/4" fenders and tapped the with 1/4 x 20 tap. Next threaded them on some 1/4" x 20 rod sharpened the edge on my bench ginder. stock washer vs sharpened one Ok i have 80 of these washers to due today. So tomorrow I'll post picture of a assembled row of disc. Time to get back to the ginder. |
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Re: Scratch building a folding disc
Looking good so far, keep the pics coming. Its a shame you can't press a convex into the washers.
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Re: Scratch building a folding disc
Most of the parts for this build is from Lowe's so far. Next i use 1/4" x 20 threaded rod and screw of the fender washers. I applied some JB weld to the threads first to insure the disc will not move.
Next i cut some 1/4" x 3/4" strips of aluminum to form the lower frame. And attached to the disc. Thats it for now since i have to build 6 more sets of disc. |
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Got the rear section done this weekend and built 2 of the 4 outriggers. Should have all the outriggers done next weekend and will start on the framework next.
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Re: Scratch building a folding disc
So how many scale feet is this, 32'?
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At 1/16 scale it comes too 32' according to my scale calculator Joe. Good guess by the way.
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Got the main frame started and all 4 outriggers are ready. Just waiting on the pivot material to show up so i can build the framework on the outriggers.
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Re: Scratch building a folding disc
...looks good already!
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Cant wait to see this build when its finished!! Very cool!
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Hauler - great start - at this rate you'll have it done before x-mas
Chris |
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Thanks guys its coming along pretty good. The wings are hinged and the frame work is mounted and braced. Waiting on the material to show up so i can start on the hitch section.
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This is look great Hauler... did you grind all the disks by hand, just curious if all the angles are the same?
~Mike~ |
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Coming along nicely, Great work, Mate, Love it!!
Paul
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Looks grat! How will you realize the folding? By servo?
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Thanks guys,going to use hydralic rams.
Paul yes they are hand grinded and I put my trusty carpenter eye on them...lol. |
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Re: Scratch building a folding disc
looks mean!!! BUT what is it??
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Re: Scratch building a folding disc
Hey bigford, it's a farm implement for cutting up and mixing vegetataion, also used after plowing the soil to help break it up and level it out. Hope this help's
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug. See youtube link below http://youtu.be/EInY1h70trA Last edited by doodlebug; 08-22-2011 at 01:49 AM. Reason: wrong link |
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Re: Scratch building a folding disc
Got the hitch Fabbed up. Going to the hobby shop next to get some 2" rubber tires.
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Re: Scratch building a folding disc
Fits perfectly behind the tractor!
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Re: Scratch building a folding disc
That looks really good, I think we need a video.
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