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Brush hog blade sharpening

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Robert

08-19-2002 11:01:31




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Probably a stupid question, but....

How sharp should brush hog blades be and what angle is the cutting edge at?

Robert




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Robert

08-19-2002 22:33:04




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 Re: Brush hog blade sharpening in reply to Robert, 08-19-2002 11:01:31  
Thanks all for the info!

Robert



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Dave OH

08-19-2002 21:54:06




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 Re: Brush hog blade sharpening in reply to Robert, 08-19-2002 11:01:31  
All good answers. But take the blades off sharpen and balance them. Even at 1500rpm the vibration you may not feel will ruin your bushing and seal. Ask how many have leaking shafts.
Dave OH



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Dell (WA)

08-19-2002 17:01:56




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 Re: Brush hog blade sharpening in reply to Robert, 08-19-2002 11:01:31  
sharp enuff to shave with????..... Naw..... ... actually something at about 45 degs, not too critical, just get rid of the rounded edge. Leave the notches in, don't hurt nuttin. I block up my 'hog as high as it'll lift and use a 4-1/2 angle grinder and safety glasses. Don't get under yer hog without blocks..... ..and don't use cinderblocks.....EVER..... ..Dell, the self-appointed ORC safety preacher

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BoB

08-19-2002 20:16:19




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 Re: Re: Brush hog blade sharpening in reply to Dell (WA), 08-19-2002 17:01:56  
How about cement blocks?



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Mountainman

08-19-2002 20:44:35




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 Re: Re: Re: Brush hog blade sharpening in reply to BoB, 08-19-2002 20:16:19  
Be safe. Don't ever use cinder blocks or concrete of any kind (except your slab floor) under a vehicle or tractor to hold it up. A far better choice is jack stands or solid wood beams/blocks.

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BoB

08-20-2002 03:03:20




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Brush hog blade sharpening in reply to Mountainman, 08-19-2002 20:44:35  
Cement blocks hold up your house,or in some peoples cases thier trailers.(doublewide)Why won't they hold up a tractor.?????



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SteveB(Wi)

08-20-2002 05:58:34




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Brush hog blade sharpening in reply to BoB, 08-20-2002 03:03:20  
Concrete masonry units (cinder or cement blocks) have excellent strength when used properly. Cement has excellent strength in compression when properly supported such as a road, it has almost no strength in tension such as a bridge span. this is why you will never see a concrete bridge span without tons of reinforcing steel to carry the loads in tension. when used in a foundation CMU's are laid vertically and the webs are in compression with no spanning being done. additional courses continue this as the end web lines up with the center web of the previous course. I personally have used concrete blocks to block up things but never set them in a direction they are not being used properly (mostly long term outdoor storage where rot is a problem). I also find wood blocks lighter to move around in the shop.

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