snow plow plans wanted
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(11-13-2015, 09:35 AM)Dr Stan Wrote: Will be picking up a 55 gallon steel drum next week.

You might find that there are other options out there that may work better. I built a 60" blade for my Simplicity Pow'r Max years ago. I used a section of an old water pressure tank. After cutting it out, I opened up the arc with a little bit of hammer work. This way I got a blade that starts at the bottom with only a little curvature, but the curve gets tighter at the top. Really helps to make the snow roll off the blade better without coming over the top.

I have also used old water heater tanks for sources of curved steel. Thicker and stronger than the thin stuff used in 55 gallon drums, but smaller in diameter.
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snow plow plans wanted - by Dr Stan - 11-11-2015, 11:51 PM
RE: snow plow plans wanted - by Pete O - 11-12-2015, 02:03 AM
RE: snow plow plans wanted - by Dr Stan - 11-12-2015, 08:35 AM
RE: snow plow plans wanted - by Pete O - 11-12-2015, 11:03 PM
RE: snow plow plans wanted - by Dr Stan - 11-13-2015, 09:35 AM
RE: snow plow plans wanted - by terrywerm - 11-15-2015, 12:50 PM
RE: snow plow plans wanted - by Dr Stan - 11-19-2015, 10:31 AM
RE: snow plow plans wanted - by Vinny - 11-19-2015, 07:21 PM
RE: snow plow plans wanted - by Dr Stan - 11-19-2015, 10:55 PM



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