Mountain Heritage 137 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Ok, where is the progress report? 👨🏭🤷♂️ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Plow 905 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Work gets in the way sometimes 😄😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mountain Heritage 137 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 8 hours ago, Mr. Plow said: Work gets in the way sometimes 😄😄 WHAT a bummer! You need to come home and work at this stuff. Being in the shop is your relaxation period each night..... your "Happy Place" 😁 After all, some of us need to live vicariously through you - we are just lacking the talent you have for this stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Plow 905 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 I'm going to try and get some more done this weekend!!!! Need more plow bottoms from a friend, but COVID quarantine messed that up a little bit. Getting there! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cougar766 25 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 On 11/12/2020 at 10:49 PM, Mr. Plow said: Building 3 more 2 bottom plows this week. One for dad, one for a good friend, and one to sell. Coming along nicely. Last pics are the first one I built. mam I love it!! always wanted to do this. Someday hope to have a replica of THE LADY and a small plow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mountain Heritage 137 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 19 hours ago, cougar766 said: mam I love it!! always wanted to do this. Someday hope to have a replica of THE LADY and a small plow. Well ya know.... get Steve a couple plow bottoms and I'm sure he will add your name to the list of happy buyers! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Plow 905 Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Progress on the other 2. 1st one is done now that the rolling cutters are complete. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drglinski 659 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Thanks for the progress update. This is a fun thread build to follow. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nepoweshiekfarmalls 2,072 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 17 hours ago, drglinski said: Thanks for the progress update. This is a fun thread build to follow. X2! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mountain Heritage 137 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 7:45 PM, Dave Shepard said: I have the M18 Fuel Bandsaw. 5x5 throat. On 11/16/2020 at 9:08 PM, Mr. Plow said: Correct, the 120AC version is the same..... Are there small built in levels on these so you can tell if you are making a square cut, or do you need to draw line around piece you are cutting? I don't know if I could use one of these, I couldn't hold it right. Being right handed, I would have to run trigger with right hand, so would be holding it cross handed, could see a trip to hospital if that happened. 😱 Likely best for me to stick to stationary unit. Debating this unit: https://www.busybeetools.com/products/metal-bandsaw-5in-with-swivel-csa-cx116.html ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Plow 905 Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 Easy to use.....I'm right handed and find it perfect.....I cut straighter with it than a hacksaw. No levels. The offset is perfect and aligns cuts exceptionally well. Not sure what you mean by cross handed. .......don't fear the portaband!!!!!.....😄😄😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mountain Heritage 137 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 13 hours ago, Mr. Plow said: Easy to use.....I'm right handed and find it perfect.....I cut straighter with it than a hacksaw. No levels. The offset is perfect and aligns cuts exceptionally well. Not sure what you mean by cross handed. .......don't fear the portaband!!!!!.....😄😄😄 I would be running trigger with right hand, so I would be covering up the blade with my left forearm so wouldn't be able to watch the blade where was cutting. I am a weird one, can eat with fork in left hand, miss my mouth every time - but need to hold fork in left hand to cut a steak. 🤷♂️ Goingnto look at a portaband at HD today??? Can't see it working for me, but who knows? So where are the progress pics Steve? Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iowaboy1965 2,374 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 14 hours ago, Mountain Heritage said: Are there small built in levels on these so you can tell if you are making a square cut, or do you need to draw line around piece you are cutting? I don't know if I could use one of these, I couldn't hold it right. Being right handed, I would have to run trigger with right hand, so would be holding it cross handed, could see a trip to hospital if that happened. 😱 Likely best for me to stick to stationary unit. Debating this unit: https://www.busybeetools.com/products/metal-bandsaw-5in-with-swivel-csa-cx116.html ?? Portabands are handy, have used them at work. However they do have their limitations. One of them being the operator. I can struggle making a square cut. For fabricating at work we use a stationary saw. Mostly use portabands for the occasional demo work. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Plow 905 Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 All I can say is that your left arm is never in the way of the view of the blade........it just isn't. The cut happens just in front of and below your right hand. 100% clear view. Put snow equipment on tractors yesterday......can't always be working on plows. Still need 4 more bottoms from my buddy......Covid at his work and around here getting in the way of that trip. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mountain Heritage 137 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 19 minutes ago, Mr. Plow said: All I can say is that your left arm is never in the way of the view of the blade........it just isn't. The cut happens just in front of and below your right hand. 100% clear view. Put snow equipment on tractors yesterday......can't always be working on plows. Still need 4 more bottoms from my buddy......Covid at his work and around here getting in the way of that trip. Just looked at the small version of portaband at HD, wow that size is useless for me! Will have to see. Nice to see you're ready for snow at least Steve! Damn virus is screwing everything up in life. Got any close up shots of you snow thrower Steve, was thinking of adding extensions to mine similar to the model you have? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Plow 905 Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 I added the extension in 2002 when I completely rebuilt the QA-42A. Then later I added a speed up pulley and modified it to work with the tall spindle Super Steer front axle. Also has hyd. chute rotator. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mountain Heritage 137 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 On 11/26/2020 at 10:44 AM, Mr. Plow said: I added the extension in 2002 when I completely rebuilt the QA-42A. Then later I added a speed up pulley and modified it to work with the tall spindle Super Steer front axle. Also has hyd. chute rotator. Nice work!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Plow 905 Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Soft cab .........on! Ready for snow means no snow! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mountain Heritage 137 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) Better to be ready than being stuck installing it in a snow storm! 😁 Looks good all suited up for winter. How did your plasma jig work out? Pictures!! How did you get away with straight lift straps on that blower, I had to put the bent ones on so I didn't take out the grill when I lifted the blower. Edited November 29, 2020 by Mountain Heritage Another thought Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Plow 905 Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 1) thanks, ready for snow is better than not, for sure. 2) no template, haven't got back to it. Had to cancel trip for bottoms, wife and I both COVID positive..... PITA!!!!! 3) with super steer axle I had to modify thrower. Look at back of lower bracket, had to clearance back of forks to get the blower lower. Had to lengthen uppers to keep it upright. Also had to trim left side chain/driveshaft guard to clear tires. With thrower that much lower, no need for curved uppers. SS axle is taller and pushes front wheels forward about an inch or so. Pics with black lift rod are latest mods.....I've modified on this thing since 2002! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DT Fan 1,103 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 On 11/28/2020 at 3:22 PM, Mr. Plow said: Soft cab .........on! Ready for snow means no snow! Picked up a soft-cab for the 720 today! Got a 52" snow thrower also. That cab will feel good this winter! Sorry to hear you picked up the virus, that sucks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Plow 905 Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Cab is great , glad you found one! virus is minor so far, 14 day quarantine for family is annoying, but the correct course of action......I'd hate to be responsible for someone getting a bad case. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mountain Heritage 137 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Mr. Plow said: 1) thanks, ready for snow is better than not, for sure. 2) no template, haven't got back to it. Had to cancel trip for bottoms, wife and I both COVID positive..... PITA!!!!! 3) with super steer axle I had to modify thrower. Look at back of lower bracket, had to clearance back of forks to get the blower lower. Had to lengthen uppers to keep it upright. Also had to trim left side chain/driveshaft guard to clear tires. With thrower that much lower, no need for curved uppers. SS axle is taller and pushes front wheels forward about an inch or so. Pics with black lift rod are latest mods.....I've modified on this thing since 2002! Damn, sorry to hear about you and wife. That sucks. Fingers crossed you both get thru it with little difficulty 😕🤞 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Plow 905 Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 Back to plow assembly today..... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mountain Heritage 137 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 8 hours ago, Mr. Plow said: Back to plow assembly today..... Very Cool!!! I like it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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