Stormin 9,975 #1 Posted December 17, 2017 Wheel weights for Wheel Horses, are not very easy to get hold of this side of the pond. Also can be silly money if you find some. So I decided to make my own. From my local Land Rover specialist, I rescued the handbrake drums off a Freelander from the scrap bin. I also got a cast iron pulley from another source. The pulley just the right O.D to fit into the wheel. Pulley. Pulley fitted to the back of the brake drum along with studs to fasten to wheel. The opposite side filled with 35lb of lead and a bucket lid as a cover. More lead will be added when I get some. Don't look bad for £10 and a bit of work. 12 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,682 #2 Posted December 17, 2017 Put a sticker in the middle and they will look like hubcaps! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,046 #3 Posted December 17, 2017 @Stormin I have to ask what a the pointy sticks for jousting ? 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #4 Posted December 17, 2017 Imagine it's something like this... 5 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #5 Posted December 17, 2017 1 minute ago, AMC RULES said: Imagine it's something like this... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Red_Fred 1,547 #6 Posted December 17, 2017 I was wondering where the H my skillets went ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 889 #7 Posted December 18, 2017 Great job and great story 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #8 Posted December 18, 2017 The pointy sticks as you call them or sighting poles. Before you start to plough, you set them out in a line along where your first furrow will be. 1st in front of the centre of the intended furrow. 2nd halfway down the plot and 3rd at the far end. You line up the tractor centre with the 1st one then remove the pole. As you plough you keep your eyes on the 2nd pole making sure the 3rd is out of sight behind it. Do not look round when moving. Or you can go off line.When you get to the 2nd pole you remove that and continue down to the 3rd. You should now have a nice straight furrow. Hopefully. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #9 Posted December 18, 2017 3 hours ago, Stormin said: The pointy sticks as you call them or sighting poles. Before you start to plough, you set them out in a line along where your first furrow will be. 1st in front of the centre of the intended furrow. 2nd halfway down the plot and 3rd at the far end. Cool! @WHX12 that’s what we are missing at our plow days! I’ll have to have uncle Roger make some of those. I still think that the jousting is a great idea...I could see @Rp.wh in one of those iron suits riding on the Raider @Stormin great job on the weights! Very ingenious and a great cost effective way to get what you need with what is around you. Necessity is the mother of all genius! They look good too... 2 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,046 #10 Posted December 18, 2017 @Stormin Thanks for the information . Since I do not have a plow never thought about driving in a straight line. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #11 Posted December 18, 2017 27 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Since I do not have a plow never thought about driving in a straight line. Do you think you could drive in a straight line if you needed to? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,774 #12 Posted December 18, 2017 You mean your furrows don't look like this Norm?!?!?! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #13 Posted December 18, 2017 I was trying to protect you from that Jim—but you spilled the beans on yourself... Thank goodness we were just having fun turning soil and not in competition... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,774 #14 Posted December 18, 2017 Lol Those rear tires are interesting looking too Norm... what make size? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #15 Posted December 18, 2017 Those are super cool tires for sure. Texted the above pic to Dad and he liked your plow rig too! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #16 Posted December 18, 2017 1 hour ago, WHX12 said: You mean your furrows don't look like this Norm?!?!?! Strewth! 51 minutes ago, WHX12 said: Lol Those rear tires are interesting looking too Norm... what make size? Tyres are 700 x 12. Without going out for a look and it's dark and freezing, don't remember make. I'll have a look tomorrow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,605 #17 Posted December 18, 2017 3 hours ago, WHX12 said: Lol Those rear tires are interesting looking too Norm... what make size? dunlop, it says on the tire 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #18 Posted December 19, 2017 9 hours ago, C-101plowerpower said: dunlop, it says on the tire Oh to have young eyes. Well spotted Koen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #19 Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) I've been wanting some more lead to finally add a bit more weight. Eldest son-in-law said he had some old lead from roofing work done on his house. So I went over for it last week. I just wanted about 40-50lb but came home with around 400lb. I think some could be getting weighted in. Keep costs down. Up to the farm this morning and out with the oxy/acet and soon had more lead added. More by good luck than judgement, they have ended up the same weight. 56lb. A couple of plastic bucket lids to replace the existing ones and some self drilling/tapping roof screws. Quick spray with primer. They'll get another coat of primer and a couple of top coats before I refit them. Edited February 2, 2018 by Stormin 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,774 #20 Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) Couple a on them Norm you be all set! Edited February 2, 2018 by WHX14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #21 Posted February 3, 2018 Vey nice! Once made a set, drums 'n crete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #22 Posted February 8, 2018 Done a bit of a mod. The lid covers stuck out a little from the tyres. Possibly, (most likely), would catch the trailer sides. So off with the lids and after some filler. Not perfect but they'll do the job. Now all I have to do is refit them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #23 Posted February 9, 2018 Re-fitted them today and also gave them a little test pulling my saw bench. Before, I had to use my Disco to move it, as tractor wheels would just dig holes in the stones. Pulled it up into the yard with no wheel slip whatsoever. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R. L. Addison 299 #24 Posted February 9, 2018 Do you plow competitively? I've been to New Zealand, and Norway for world championship competitions. An education in its self. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #25 Posted February 9, 2018 I only plough for fun mainly, but do enter my home vintage clubs annual match. Went to the World Champoinship here in Yorkshire. Just a visitor mind. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites