Darmic1 447 #26 Posted December 31, 2016 Have been gradually putting all the attachments back together, in between shifts at work....... The transport wheel is done, the plough just needs the nib bolts grinding back, the mower is awaiting the blades to be refitted to the disc and the safety guards refitting to the drive tube. One of the guards was made out of a bit of old can of some sorts. (bottom pic far left) Very thin and flimsy....... so, having made a cardboard template, cut out the steel and curved it to shape and then welded it together. I ended up with a 2nd slightly bigger safety guard to prevent things from getting to the top of the drive shaft too! (bottom pic far right) I've not started reassembly of the tool frame or the rotavator yet. 4 nigel, Wallfish, Stormin and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #27 Posted December 31, 2016 Looking good Darren. 1 Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #28 Posted January 2, 2017 On Sat Dec 31 2016 at 9:15 PM, Stormin said: Looking good Darren. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #29 Posted January 3, 2017 The blades were quite badly chipped and rusted. I ground the cutting blades back to good metal and then chamfered a new cutting edge. Not sure if there is a supplier of replacement blades for this machine? I think they are very similar to those fitted Allen Scythes etc...... will need to measure them, the hole spacing and do some research! Once rust free I did skim a small amount of filler onto the blades, just to fill some of the pitting. Once sanded, primed, painted and dry, I refitted them to the freshly painted disc. I was then finally able to finish reassembling the mower attachment....... (Apologies for the pictures being sideways...... seems a bit random as the 2nd one is the right way but the 3rd, despite many efforts is annoyingly sideways!) 2 Stormin and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #30 Posted January 3, 2017 Those blades are identical in appearance as those used on the reel ends, on the coating machines I used to look after. Can't promise anything, but I'll see if I can find out who supplies them. 1 Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #31 Posted January 3, 2017 They look similar to the blades on a atco finger mower 1 Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #32 Posted January 3, 2017 Thanks guys...... an avenue to investigate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #33 Posted January 3, 2017 Hi, Darren. Depending on size, I have similar blades rescued from John's. Not perfect due to storage. 75 x 75mm. 5mm c/sunk mounting holes at 50mm C/L. 32 in total. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #34 Posted January 3, 2017 I knew ive seen them somewhere, 1 Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #35 Posted January 3, 2017 10 minutes ago, Alan said: Hi, Darren. Depending on size, I have similar blades rescued from John's. Not perfect due to storage. 75 x 75mm. 5mm c/sunk mounting holes at 50mm C/L. 32 in total. Oooooooo! That looks promising!!!! Im off to the garage now armed with a tape measure!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #36 Posted January 3, 2017 Just been out and measured the blades........ A perfect match!!! 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #37 Posted January 3, 2017 GOODY. Another result. Well Darren, you have two options. I can pack and post to you, or better still if you pop down again Chris and I will make sure your car makes the return journey fully loaded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #38 Posted January 4, 2017 Nice a quickly sorted. What will we do for parts and things when Johns place is finally cleared? 1 Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #39 Posted January 4, 2017 13 hours ago, Stormin said: Nice a quickly sorted. What will we do for parts and things when Johns place is finally cleared? I have NO idea! 22 hours ago, Alan said: GOODY. Another result. Well Darren, you have two options. I can pack and post to you, or better still if you pop down again Chris and I will make sure your car makes the return journey fully loaded. I can pay for the postage? I would probably only want 6 or 9 blades? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #40 Posted January 4, 2017 You might as well come down now that's nearly finished and pick up your next project . 2 Darmic1 and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #41 Posted January 5, 2017 23 hours ago, the showman said: You might as well come down now that's nearly finished and pick up your next project . I think I might need to sell something first! 😢😭 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #42 Posted January 5, 2017 It's not that close to being finished....... The attachments might be, but not even started on the actual tractor yet!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #43 Posted January 6, 2017 On 03/01/2017 at 11:33 AM, Darmic1 said: The blades were quite badly chipped and rusted. I ground the cutting blades back to good metal and then chamfered a new cutting edge. Not sure if there is a supplier of replacement blades for this machine? I think they are very similar to those fitted Allen Scythes etc...... will need to measure them, the hole spacing and do some research! Once rust free I did skim a small amount of filler onto the blades, just to fill some of the pitting. Once sanded, primed, painted and dry, I refitted them to the freshly painted disc. I was then finally able to finish reassembling the mower attachment....... (Apologies for the pictures being sideways...... seems a bit random as the 2nd one is the right way but the 3rd, despite many efforts is annoyingly sideways!) Sure I have a box of misc knife sections Darren. But where???? Will have a hunt as sure I did not weigh them in?? 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #44 Posted January 6, 2017 That is very smart I must say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #45 Posted January 6, 2017 Thanks Chris, Have managed to secure 9 spares from Alan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #46 Posted January 6, 2017 Have moved on to the rotovator attachment now......... had to replace the felt seals on the rotovator shaft with a modern nitrile equivalent, also needed a blank to protect the shaft end and bronze bushes. Next on the to do list was the remanufacturing of the rotor cover. This was missing and my only resource were a couple of photos screenshots from youtube! I have made a cardboard template 1st, and will get the steel cut tomorrow for this...... 4 nigel, Alan, Stormin and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #47 Posted January 15, 2017 Have gotten the Tool frame back together whilst waiting on the steel for the rotor cover...... 1 Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #48 Posted January 15, 2017 Can anyone help me with tyre advice........? This machine has 2.25x8 tyres fitted with the standard tractive tread pattern. All I can find in this size is something like those fitted to 'sack trucks'! Smooth almost NO tread! The closest I can find is 3.00x8 tractive...... my question is will they fit? My other concern is at £49each..... they are more expensive than the tyres on my Gem!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #49 Posted January 15, 2017 The nearest i can do from stock is 400x8, the same as the ones in your photo above 1 Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darmic1 447 #50 Posted January 15, 2017 Hmmm? Do you think they will fit ok? 2.25 to 4.00 is quite a big jump? Mine are a bit smaller than those shown above..... This is mine at the mo, they are shot! Splits right through to the tubes and crumbly!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
