Stormin 4,458 #51 Posted July 5, 2015 As I'm really old Mature, Chris. Just Mature! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #52 Posted July 5, 2015 I always fit my own tractor tyres, i have a tyre machine in my workshop and worked in tyre shop. The small ones are easy to do with levers and don't take long and as the usage is mainly on grass at the most at 7 or 8 mph they don't need balancing. As I'm really old , good used ones will see me out I think I have a fetish for rubber, that's the only way I can explain it. I wait for the UPS or FEDEX guy for hours when I know I'm getting new tires. It's a co-morbidity attribute of the tractor collecting hobby sickness. I'm sure its in the DSM-V. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #53 Posted July 9, 2015 Ive cleaned it up with a wire brush and greased all the disc spindles, just need to weld a drawbar on it Nice sunny day so i did a bit in the garden and made the disc harrow more Wheelhorse friendly 7 HeadExam, pmackellow, bowtiebutler956 and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #54 Posted July 9, 2015 There's a nice set of those on that auction site. Not far from me either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #55 Posted July 9, 2015 I would like to see them in action, might need a little weight on it, but maybe not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #56 Posted July 9, 2015 make em mid-mount for the trike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #57 Posted July 10, 2015 That's a good idea Koen but I haven't got enough ground clearance under the trike but i have been thinking of making a grader blade for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #58 Posted July 17, 2015 Latest attachment to find is a Sisis dethatcher and scarifier, just needs the usual brackets welded on to make it Wheelhorse friendly 7 Alan, slf-uk, Stormin and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #59 Posted July 17, 2015 That's a great find Chris. I will be interested in seeing photos of it in action when you are scarifying your lawn. 1 HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #60 Posted July 17, 2015 Not really foraging, but, went to the machinery sale Monday, saw this lot which didn't make the reserve, I bought it afterwards for the reserve + vat, total £1.20p five boxes of harrow points, Don't know what I'll do with them though. 3 Triumph66, Cub Cadet and HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #61 Posted July 17, 2015 £1-20p! You'll get more than that for scrap. How about making some harrows? 1 ranger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #62 Posted July 17, 2015 Got harrows coming out of my ears Norm, I bought a brand new set of three a year or so ago for , I think £80.00p. I may use the large 'duck foot' tines to build a small cultivator though. I would like to have a go at building a 'Wheelhorse' size version of the 'Vicon' style reciprocating power harrow with it's own engine. at least I've now got enough spikes to do it. p.s. The thing that spoilt the day was, I couldn't claim the 20p VAT back ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #63 Posted July 17, 2015 Oh that's a bugger, I have a zig-zag harrow with the square pins with thread on that are badly worn, ive welded them up now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #64 Posted July 17, 2015 That is a NICE haul of Harrow spikes!!!! Your lucky the authorities weren't close by as there maybe a law against getting that kind of deal. 1 ranger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #65 Posted July 18, 2015 That is a NICE haul of Harrow spikes!!!! Your lucky the authorities weren't close by as there maybe a law against getting that kind of deal. More likely I would have been arrested and the spikes confiscated as offensive weapons! Oh that's a bugger, I have a zig-zag harrow with the square pins with thread on that are badly worn, ive welded them up now When you've worn yours out Chris, give me a call, I'm sure I wont have used all of these up by then :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #66 Posted July 18, 2015 Done a bit of fabricating on the dethatcher today, now it fits the slot hitch on the Rowcrop and is useable, here's some pictures for you to look at 5 Stormin, Alan, HeadExam and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #67 Posted July 18, 2015 Great job and it really looks the part on the back of the tractor A drop of red paint and it will look like a factory attachment. Iain 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #68 Posted July 18, 2015 nice job chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #69 Posted July 18, 2015 Great Job. Mr Showman. It looks as if it does pivot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #70 Posted July 18, 2015 Great Job. Mr Showman. It looks as if it does pivot? I made it to fit in the slot hitch so I could lift it clear of the ground for traveling, when you say pivot do you mean up and down ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #71 Posted July 18, 2015 I made it to fit in the slot hitch so I could lift it clear of the ground for traveling, when you say pivot do you mean up and down ? no I meant does it move side to side. I know some aerators were worn prematurely by the inability to pivot, not that would happen on your tines, just wondering Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #72 Posted July 18, 2015 Nice job Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #73 Posted July 18, 2015 no I meant does it move side to side. I know some aerators were worn prematurely by the inability to pivot, not that would happen on your tines, just wondering Ah I understand now, i can make it pivot with an adapter not a problem, hav'nt used one before so always pleased to listen to advice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #74 Posted July 18, 2015 I was thinking that if the bolt and nut were not real tight it would have some give in turns. Not to pivot in a arc really, just enough to make less impact in turns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
