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Roger Weber

12-31-2002 13:31:47

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I need to get my snow blade up about an inch or 2 off the ground in order to plow snow without pushing gravel all over the place. Ideally it should have some adjustment and be removable as I need to push and pull the snow and get low when the ground is frozen. Everyone with gravel driveways must have this problem. I know I can buy feet and have then welded to the blade but how about some inexpensive diy solutions?

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RWK in WI

12-31-2002 18:20:54

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Re: Plow feet? in reply to Roger Weber, 12-31-2002 13:31:47

I have posted this before but it works for me, so here goes.
I plow in Northern Wis. where it is sand and gravel and real easy to dig in until the ground is frozen and has a solid snow pack base. I use a device called a Sand Guard. It is a 4" to 6" angle iron ( depending on the size of the cutting edge on the blade ) the length of the blade. I bolt the angle on the front of the cutting edge replacing only a few of cutting edge bolts. The other edge of the angle iron goes back under the cutting edge. When plowing the front angle of the angle iron forces about an inch of snow down under the blad and packs it down into the gravel. This allows me to plow over sand, gravel, lawns, etc. with NO Damage.
Once the base is well established and packed I can take the Sand Guard of by takeing out the few bolts and have the cutting edge still in place. I took some pictures of this set up, when I was up to the camp last week for another person and am sending them to him because I have no way of posting them.

I hope this helps you.

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Scott.ID

12-31-2002 16:01:31

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Re: Plow feet? in reply to Roger Weber, 12-31-2002 13:31:47

Roger,
I'd go out and take a pic, but my blade w/ the shoes on it is under about 14".
I'll try to explain what I made for shoes, and hopefully you will get the idea. Try to find 2 pieces of 1/4 plate steel about 8" square. Stick them in a press until they are bent concave about 2". Lay them on the bench concave side down, then weld a 12"-14" long 3/4 dia solid tube sticking straight up. Drill a hole in the top of the tube for a fergie clip. Now to the blade. I welded two 6" pieces of 1" pipe stock to the blade vertically, one on each side and in from the edge about 6". Slide the above mentioned "feet" up into the bottom of the 1" pipe and keep it from sliding out with the fergie clip. This outfit works great in all directions, and leaves about 1" or so of ice on the drive for a base. You can control the depth of cut by adding or subtracting large washers between the 1" tube and the top of the shoe surface. One last thing. If you plan ahead on the vertical pipe placement, you can flip the shoes over so they are self storing when you don't need them. My nickels worth, Scott

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Leader

12-31-2002 15:36:10

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Re: Plow feet? in reply to Roger Weber, 12-31-2002 13:31:47

Go look at a pick-up with a plow. You can buy just the plow feet and make your own mounting brackets. They work good.

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Carol Martin

12-31-2002 14:55:47

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Re: Plow feet? in reply to Roger Weber, 12-31-2002 13:31:47

Pic didn't work try again...

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Dave OH

12-31-2002 16:27:30

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Re: Re: Plow feet? in reply to Carol Martin, 12-31-2002 14:55:47

Now that is neat. My question is do you shut off the hydrolics and will that allow the blade to float?
Dave OH

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Carol Martin

12-31-2002 17:14:20

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Re: Re: Re: Plow feet? in reply to Dave OH, 12-31-2002 16:27:30

Yes I just let it drop and Adjust the height with the top link.. The only real change I need to make on mine is to move the Wheels Towards The center about 5 inches so when blade is angled the wheel nearest the rear tire will fall behind the blade.. Now it is out a little beyond the end of the blade when angled.. This arrangment works great for working dirt and gravel, The blade does not follow the up and down motion of the tractor wheels and fills in the low spots and cuts the ridges..Does a neat job grading..

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Carol Martin

12-31-2002 14:51:45

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Re: Plow feet? in reply to Roger Weber, 12-31-2002 13:31:47

Here is my solution to the problem.. Just a couple of old front lawm mower tires..welded up to swivel. Depth adjustment made by adjusting top link.. also works great for leveling dirt. Have other pics if anyone wants them..

Carol

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Roger Weber

12-31-2002 14:50:56

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Re: Plow feet? in reply to Roger Weber, 12-31-2002 13:31:47

Thanks for the ideas. The Farmstar shoe plate looks promising. I'll check it out further.

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Carol Martin

12-31-2002 15:13:00

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Re: Re: Plow feet? in reply to Roger Weber, 12-31-2002 14:50:56

I tried making skid plates for mine first and found a problem. They work fine when the blade is set straight ahead.. but when the blade is angled they dont follow straight but dig in sideways..This could be fixed if you could come up with a round skid shaped like a bowl..Then a simple pipe welded to the back of the blade and a smaller pipe inside with several adjustment holes to allow it to adjust up and down as needed.. Heck if you use pipe you could easily change the angle simply by turning the inside pipe where you want it and drill new holes.. I used square tubes on mine didn't leave me that option..

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Rubintropfen

12-31-2002 17:54:06

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Re: Re: Re: Plow feet? in reply to Carol Martin, 12-31-2002 15:13:00

I bought two replacement skid shoes for a Western snow plow at NAPA for about $16 each. They have a 1" shaft. I bolted some pieces of 1" black pipe to my blade and the skid shoe shafts ride in the pipe. A bolt secures the shoe in the pipe (I only put in one hole, but more holes or a slot would give more adjustment). I set the shoes so the cutting edge is 1" off the ground when the blade moldboard is perpendicular. I can vary the cutting edge height by adjusting the top link.

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Rusty 2N

12-31-2002 14:07:42

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Re: Plow feet? in reply to Roger Weber, 12-31-2002 13:31:47

Zane Thang!!!

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roperboy

12-31-2002 17:11:52

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Re: Re: Plow feet? in reply to Rusty 2N, 12-31-2002 14:07:42

You make my lift sing!!!!!

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Truck

12-31-2002 13:49:35

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Re: Plow feet? in reply to Roger Weber, 12-31-2002 13:31:47

Work with your toplink to try and get an angle of attack that doesn't dig in to the gravel. You will see quickly which way to go when you adjust and try it.
Also traveling with an angled blade sometimes will not dig in as much.(Note I said SOMETIMES!)

Wouldn't take much to weld a couple of 4 inch wide skids to the bottom of the blade to take a little of the bite away. Maybe go one better and put on three skids, as most ground is not entirely flat.

If all else fails, turn the blade around and plow with the backside of the blade!Won't be quite as clean a job, but it will not dig in.

Hoping for frost before the next snowstorm.... Truck

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Hec in Omaha Hook Em Horns!

12-31-2002 13:41:58

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Re: Plow feet? in reply to Roger Weber, 12-31-2002 13:31:47

Roger, here are some skids that I have on my 6 foot Farmstar back blade. They work great on my gravel driveway. I hope this helps.

Back Blade Skids Link

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Dan

12-31-2002 13:39:30

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Re: Plow feet? in reply to Roger Weber, 12-31-2002 13:31:47

Roger,

I have the same problem... I found turning the blade around backwards while driving forward pulling the snow works for me... I try to do 90% of the drive way like this then push the snow aside going backwards but keeping a steady hand on the lift control to keep it off the ground... feet may work better... ??

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