hotajax 285 #1 Posted March 31 Lots of choices out there, esp aftermarket blades. What do you think is the optimum thickness? Something that will let you put a long bevel on the cutting edge. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 321 #2 Posted March 31 OEM blade thickness is .203 inch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CobbyLebron 0 #4 Posted yesterday at 03:24 PM My original OEM blade measured at .203 inches as well, so that checks out fine for a standard starting point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 10,105 #5 Posted 4 hours ago @hotajax regular for me , but never considered , how do related spindle bearings feel ? sound ? having done all my related bearings years ago , spindles , pulleys , pto / mule drive set up , pto cone needle bearing , another glairing hint is related BELT WEAR / FRAYING , CRACKING , ENTIRETY OF MOVEMENT , set up tells you what's going on , every related , cleaned out bearing , hand repacked with lucas x tra hd , GREEN CHASSIS GREASE , 550 deg flash point , polyurea rated , stays with bearing , fall , refitting is a great time for ELIMINATION OF REPEDITIVE ISSUES , also sun bake my decks , with lubrication , no rust / rot , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites