Stormin 9,975 #1 Posted August 22, 2019 The verges on our lane are encroaching on to the tarmac. Not that there's much of that. Mainly a patchwork with holes. Not fancying cutting it back with a spade, I had an idea of doing it with one of my GT's. I had this scrap saw blade lying around. Fixed a bolt into the end of some box section and welded another piece to it and drilled a hole. I know the welding is not much cop but it will do for test purposes. With blade in place, things look like this. Add a bit of weight. After a little test then blade had it's teeth removed and an edge ground on. It does cut, but more to do. Needs a scraper of some kind to cut under the sod. I have something in mind. Would be better mounted on the front of the tractor or even mid mounted. Be seen and controlled better when in use. Might be yet. Anyway! It'll have two choices. It'll work or it won't. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,234 #2 Posted August 22, 2019 I'm speechless Norm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,857 #3 Posted August 22, 2019 Maybe you could use a MAD MAX with all but the outside tines removed. Max would slice and dice the sod and throw it out of the way while you watch. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #5 Posted August 22, 2019 Mike that wouldn't even fit down the lane. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,218 #6 Posted August 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, Stormin said: Mike that wouldn't even fit down the lane. Oh yes it would...... Seriously though Norm. That blade of yours is a fantastic idea. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,399 #7 Posted August 22, 2019 These disc blades are about 20" in diameter and will be made from abrasion resistant alloy steel. Most farm supply vendors carry replacement blades also if they do repairs have the shop save a few take offs before they hit the scrap bin behind the shop. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,063 #8 Posted August 23, 2019 Norm , try using a saw blade with teeth. I would recommend some type of guard on the top of the blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,937 #9 Posted August 23, 2019 I like it! Or put that blade out front and power it up like an edge trimmer. Adding it on to a snow plow frame will give it easy height adjustment. Just a little toned down from Ed's monster tiller but it'll cut an edge. I guess you could add on a guard if you're squeamish. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #10 Posted August 23, 2019 5 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Norm , try using a saw blade with teeth. I would recommend some type of guard on the top of the blade. I tried it with the teeth on. If it was powered it would have done. I'm working along the lines of a coulter on a plough. It's all suck it and see. Passes the time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,218 #11 Posted August 23, 2019 Norm, I like the idea of it being mid-mounted. Put it on whichever side you can see the best and still control it. That would give you good control over depth and "amount of down pressure". Again...... Wicked good idea... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #12 Posted August 23, 2019 Just finished doing that, Eric. Plan B put into operation this morning. Decided to see if I could mount it on the mid mount grader. So a measure up and a bit of angle iron found. BINGO! And no alterations to the grader. I'll see if I can lay my hands on some plate at the farm. I'll maybe modify things and raise the disc up, to just below the grader blade. I'll see how it performs first. Used at an angle as shown, may push the sod outwards. 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,218 #13 Posted August 23, 2019 You're a wizard Norm 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,343 #14 Posted August 23, 2019 Unbelievable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #15 Posted August 23, 2019 6 hours ago, ebinmaine said: You're a wizard Norm Aw shucks! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #16 Posted August 24, 2019 I had intended to have a test today. But to my surprise, contractors arrived yesterday to combine the field opposite. Now we've had the wettest August on record. The ground is saturated. In places on the green and verges, even the C-125 leaves tracks when mowing. They only managed to get half the field done. Just about managing not to get bogged down. After a couple of hours they gave up and left. A few photo's of the state of the lane and the entrance to the field. They haven't even had the decency to come back and clean up the lane. My neighbours and I are not happy bunnies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites