HeadExam 1,783 #26 Posted August 10, 2016 On 8/6/2016 at 3:58 AM, Ian said: That will be a cool project Chris... Your soon be down grading the beach was that an insult, lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #27 Posted August 10, 2016 You haven't seen our local beach. 1 HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #28 Posted August 10, 2016 I haven't seen them personally, but I did a google image search, and found a few pictures I could post. Like this one of two lovely ladies enjoying the beach, sans sand, but I wish I was a stone under a sandal. I thought you could swim Chris? 3 nigel, Stormin and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wurzel 117 #29 Posted August 14, 2016 On 8/9/2016 at 6:41 PM, nigel said: What's the benefit of these compared with a front blade ? a mid mounted blade has feed back from front wheels if front wheel drops in a hole blade drops and fills hole if blade is out front a pothole causes another to be made just in front of it 6 Stormin, Aidan, Triumph66 and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #30 Posted August 14, 2016 5 hours ago, wurzel said: a mid mounted blade has feed back from front wheels if front wheel drops in a hole blade drops and fills hole if blade is out front a pothole causes another to be made just in front of it well explained thanks 3 wurzel, Triumph66 and Aidan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #31 Posted August 14, 2016 8 hours ago, wurzel said: a mid mounted blade has feed back from front wheels if front wheel drops in a hole blade drops and fills hole if blade is out front a pothole causes another to be made just in front of it Learnt something useful there and it makes sense too. Cheers 2 wurzel and HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #32 Posted August 14, 2016 Thanks for the info, makes sense now, I'll carry on making them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #33 Posted August 16, 2016 We got a little bit done yesterday. Chris doing a bit of cutting and welding, while I got the boring job. Hopefully we will get things well on tomorrow. 2 pmackellow and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #34 Posted August 17, 2016 Any updates chaps ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #35 Posted August 17, 2016 16 minutes ago, pmackellow said: Any updates chaps ?? Too busy drinking tea and coffee I expect. Or worn out from playing yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #36 Posted August 17, 2016 35 minutes ago, Alan said: Too busy drinking tea and coffee I expect. Or worn out from playing yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #37 Posted August 17, 2016 Got the frames and swivel heads done. Couple of minor hiccups but sorted now. Been trying to work out a lift rod tonight. Things a bit tight. Going to move the lift bracket on the frame in the morning. 4 Alan, HeadExam, Aidan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #38 Posted August 17, 2016 9 minutes ago, Stormin said: Got the frames and swivel heads done. Couple of minor hiccups but sorted now. Been trying to work out a lift rod tonight. Things a bit tight. Going to move the lift bracket on the frame in the morning. 1 HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #39 Posted August 18, 2016 Lunch time update on kit number 1 7 Alan, HeadExam, Ian and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #40 Posted August 18, 2016 The frames were straight, but we had to alter them to get enough lift. Chris is in the process of cleaning up that one and giving it a coat of primer. I'm off to drill the square holes in the other. . 4 Alan, HeadExam, nigel and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #41 Posted August 18, 2016 Had a really good day, here's some photos to update you all. 8 Alan, Triumph66, nigel and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #42 Posted August 18, 2016 We didn't have to reposition the lugs for the lift. Chris had a good hunt through his stock of brake/clutch/lift rods and found a couple that got modified. His is the fully assembled one, the other is mine. The wear strip has yet to have the holes squared. I may not fit the rubber strip, then I may. Depends on what I using it for. They are only painted in primer and will be fully painted in the near future. I reckon we haven't done so bad in the time we had and we didn't fall out. I know one thing. I could do with a holiday. 6 Triumph66, Alan, HeadExam and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #43 Posted August 18, 2016 Looks great, are you going to add the stirrups? 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #44 Posted August 18, 2016 All we've got to do is load them in the van and try them out at the weekend at Biddenden. I think we made good progress on these and I'm very pleased with them, they are really easy to fit and will fit any of the C series tractors. They hav'nt been painted yet but i think we done well to get them usable 5 nigel, HeadExam, Triumph66 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #45 Posted August 18, 2016 Chris/Norm, The blades look great, you have done a fantastic job in a short time. Unfortunately I now feel the need to make one, another thing to add to the list. For a future modification, you could make the attachment bracket in two parts that can swivel. That way you could have one side of the blade lower/higher than the other, to enable you to grade an angle. Just a thought... Iain 2 Aidan and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #46 Posted August 18, 2016 Great work Chris n Norm, I look forward to seeing the graders tomorrow 2 the showman and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #47 Posted August 19, 2016 Good team work producing two blades for this weekend's show. Look forward to seeing them in action via photos and videos at Biddenden. 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #48 Posted August 19, 2016 Good team work producing two blades for this weekend's show. Look forward to seeing them in action via photos and videos at Biddenden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #49 Posted August 19, 2016 Looks good boys, great teamwork! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #50 Posted August 19, 2016 Looks good boys, great teamwork! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
