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.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...20disc/001.jpg


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Next i pressed a bearing into cause i want this disc to last a long time.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...20disc/004.jpg


Next I took some 1 1/4" fenders and tapped the with 1/4 x 20 tap.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...%20disc/4a.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...20disc/005.jpg


Next threaded them on some 1/4" x 20 rod sharpened the edge on my bench ginder.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...20disc/006.jpg


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stock washer vs sharpened one


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...20disc/013.jpg

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.

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.

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.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...disc/001-1.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...20disc/002.jpg

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Next i cut some 1/4" x 3/4" strips of aluminum to form the lower frame.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...disc/004-1.jpg

And attached to the disc.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...disc/006-1.jpg


Thats it for now since i have to build 6 more sets of disc.

Re: Scratch building a folding disc
 

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.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...disc/001-2.jpg

Re: Scratch building a folding disc
 

So how many scale feet is this, 32'?

Re: Scratch building a folding disc
 

At 1/16 scale it comes too 32' according to my scale calculator Joe. Good guess by the way.

Re: Scratch building a folding disc
 

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.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...disc/001-3.jpg

Re: Scratch building a folding disc
 

...looks good already!

Re: Scratch building a folding disc
 

Cant wait to see this build when its finished!! Very cool!

Re: Scratch building a folding disc
 

Hauler - great start - at this rate you'll have it done before x-mas

Chris

Re: Scratch building a folding disc
 

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.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...disc/001-4.jpg

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Re: Scratch building a folding disc
 

This is look great Hauler... did you grind all the disks by hand, just curious if all the angles are the same?

~Mike~

Re: Scratch building a folding disc
 

Coming along nicely, Great work, Mate, Love it!! :D

Paul

Re: Scratch building a folding disc
 

Looks grat! How will you realize the folding? By servo?

Re: Scratch building a folding disc
 

Thanks guys,going to use hydralic rams.

Paul yes they are hand grinded and I put my trusty carpenter eye on them...lol.

Re: Scratch building a folding disc
 

looks mean!!! BUT what is it??

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

Re: Scratch building a folding disc
 

Got the hitch Fabbed up. Going to the hobby shop next to get some 2" rubber tires.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...20disc/009.jpg


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Re: Scratch building a folding disc
 

Fits perfectly behind the tractor!

Re: Scratch building a folding disc
 

That looks really good, I think we need a video.