857 horse 2,581 #1 Posted August 7, 2016 Guys,,,,,its gonna get cold eventually,,I will be looking for an edge for my 42" plow.......maybe a little beefier..1/4 inch?? If i cant find one.,,,i was thinking of going to my steel shop...and having then sheer off about 1/2 dozen.....and sell the rest.... thanks......be safe.... howard 857 horse in VA 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #2 Posted August 7, 2016 That's what I did. To the fab shop and they cut what I needed for the edge. It might have been ¼"x2"x42". $8.00. From Toro I think $32.00. I drilled the holes. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #3 Posted August 7, 2016 N3.heading that way next Sat a.m. I will report back with results,,,, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #4 Posted August 7, 2016 I made my own... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #5 Posted August 7, 2016 The fab shop stocks flat stock in various widths (1", 1½", 2" etc) and just cuts the length you request. They don't cut it out of a full sheet. And don't charge for cutting. I wish I had a square drill bit! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #6 Posted August 7, 2016 At first...i thought it was a thread file....Is that real???? makes a square hole ???? Im 60 and never seen this before?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bach-Ed 164 #7 Posted August 7, 2016 That "square file" is a broach. Machine shops use them to make odd shape holes and square is the most common shape. They can be pulled or pushed through a round hole to create the desired hole. A decent machine shop will know all about these and probably have the right one on hand. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Friedrichsen 111 #8 Posted August 8, 2016 Last year I installed a vinyl edge on my 48" plow (1/2" x 49" x 4") and am very pleased with it. I have a 450' driveway that I plowed twice last year (mild winter). I found the vinyl edge has the following benefits: Very little wear on the edge (much better than the steel edge) Does not scratch the driveway Easy to install (You do not have to square the holes as the square shank on the carriage bolt sinks into the vinyl when tightened). The only negative I have found is the 1/2" thickness looks a little too thick but it doesn't seem to affect the plowing. Eric Friedrichsen 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #9 Posted August 8, 2016 I have used both a 1/2" rubber edge (my 48" squeegee ) cut from a horse mat, and currently a 1/2" UHMW edge on my plows. Both do a good job of clearing asphalt and concrete without scratching the surface. The only negative is it can't cut through ice if you get an ice storm.. That is why I keep a second tractor with just the regular steel blade available. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,494 #10 Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Here is a project we did last year n a 54 inch snowplow. Heavy duty composite wearbar added to the plow. Edited August 8, 2016 by Lane Ranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,795 #11 Posted September 23, 2016 On August 8, 2016 at 5:07 AM, Eric Friedrichsen said: Last year I installed a vinyl edge on my 48" plow (1/2" x 49" x 4") and am very pleased with it. I have a 450' driveway that I plowed twice last year (mild winter). I found the vinyl edge has the following benefits: Very little wear on the edge (much better than the steel edge) Does not scratch the driveway Easy to install (You do not have to square the holes as the square shank on the carriage bolt sinks into the vinyl when tightened). The only negative I have found is the 1/2" thickness looks a little too thick but it doesn't seem to affect the plowing. Eric Friedrichsen What type of vinyl did you use and where did you get it. Thanks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #12 Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) I was going to experiment with a heavy composite rubber, made for plows. Now I need to go find this link.. http://www.rubbercal.com/specialty-products/snowplow-blades/rubber-snowplow-cutting-edge-725-psi.html The product looks interesting, to me anyway. Glenn Edited September 23, 2016 by JERSEYHAWG / Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walt 339 #13 Posted September 23, 2016 16 hours ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: I was going to experiment with a heavy composite rubber, made for plows. Now I need to go find this link.. http://www.rubbercal.com/specialty-products/snowplow-blades/rubber-snowplow-cutting-edge-725-psi.html The product looks interesting, to me anyway. Glenn Looking at that web site I noticed the temperature range and it is only rated to minus 10F. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,795 #14 Posted September 23, 2016 16 minutes ago, Walt said: Looking at that web site I noticed the temperature range and it is only rated to minus 10F. My old butt is only rated to minus 5F so that would be fine for me, LOL... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
