Mini Motor Grader: The Build! Part 2

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  • @jimhuskins8506
    @jimhuskins8506 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's a fabulous project and remarkably well done. I salute both your vision and your fabrication skills.

  • @jeremycable51
    @jeremycable51 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly impressive tbh this is the first grader I’ve ever seen that doesn’t straight up terrify me into not wanting to learn your design is practical and feasible honestly probably the easiest grader on planet earth to operate

    • @jeremycable51
      @jeremycable51 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I once got into a cat grader the only one I ever had the chance to operate it had 11 joy sticks four pedals four shifters and a slew of buttons I didn’t even know where to begin lol I managed to get it started and gave up ran escavators knuckle booms loaders dozers bobcats a multitude of different brands of each countless tractors and forklifts and yeah grader is the only one that had me scratching my head

  • @southerntrendkiller2632
    @southerntrendkiller2632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What an astonishing piece of fabrication and ingenuity. You sir can officially call yourself a master craftsman. I’m always amazed at the things people fabricate at home with limited tools and just an image in their head of what they want. Saw your tandem axle dump cub too. Hope that when I retire in 30 years I can chill and build stuff like this. Well done sir and best of wishes in your retirement.

  • @steveadams4009
    @steveadams4009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Totaly astonishing mini grader. My trial and error builds usually don't turn out that good. You sir are a true craftsman.

  • @thomaschandler8036
    @thomaschandler8036 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great looking machine. Good work for a woodworker. Enjoyed your videos

  • @Northtide
    @Northtide 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The difference between men and boys is the price of our toys. I have restored over 100 antique rifles and shotguns since I retired in 2008. Hurray for retirement !!
    Out standing post. I recently found your page, and am following your Dozer build. I was an operator on both the rigid frame Model 1200 moto grader and and D-9 Cat dozer.

    • @woodandmetalshoptime8048
      @woodandmetalshoptime8048  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's spot on! Retirement is way underrated in my view. I don't know how I ever had time to work!

  • @jerryhedgepeth1317
    @jerryhedgepeth1317 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice build , enjoyed watching your videos

  • @RobertSmith-pr8hv
    @RobertSmith-pr8hv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job, it looks just like the real ones, now you need a matching dozer.

  • @rcclassiccrawlers4368
    @rcclassiccrawlers4368 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! You did one heck of a nice job fabricating that motor grader. It looks fantastic! My hats off to you sir.

  • @JimG31547
    @JimG31547 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the motor grader and really looking forward to seeing the dozer working. It won't be long till you have a fleet of construction equipment.

  • @ronaldheit196
    @ronaldheit196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible build by an obvious very intelligent and ingenious gentleman.
    I first subbed his channel when I stumbled across it while watching a Dirt Perfect video.
    That one was vid #10 of his Cub Cadet bulldozer build that now I gotta go back and watch it from episode #1.
    He's right up there with Mustie, Watch Wes Work, Iron Trap Garage, and several other related channels I'm subbed to.
    Mustie1's channel was the first related channel I subbed to and TH-cam seems to have me pegged as to what I'll be interested in.
    Makes me jelouse I now live in an apartment instead of a 3 bedroom house with a garage and an enclosed back patio shop due to health issues.
    Now I live thru these guys.

  • @emptypockets2467
    @emptypockets2467 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job Sir. I found a new channel to watch.

  • @deanl4193
    @deanl4193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very awesome. Awesome in every part. Machine, explanations, design, videos. I hope you continue to video your projects and continue to build stuff like this.

  • @daviousmaximus6446
    @daviousmaximus6446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Frank, that's amazing.

  • @Mike_Gray68
    @Mike_Gray68 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish that I had your fabrication skills. That grader looks awesome. I sure could use something like this. I have about 1/2 mile of gravel road to help maintain.

  • @mustafaalbouali
    @mustafaalbouali 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't believe there is people with this type of talent that live among us. What a genius and talented guy. As handy as I like to think i am I could never pull something like this off. Especially the fact that you did it with no plan and just made things as you go. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 hats off 👌

  • @bobpowers9862
    @bobpowers9862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Re: Front tires. No need to re-rim the rubber. Simply switch the left and right tire assemblies. Done. Very nice work.

  • @cereus57
    @cereus57 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another great video Frank! I think the use of the photo's worked out well so we can focus on what you did or were trying to explain. Now I have to go look at the build threads you suggested in a response in part #1!

  • @michelboisvert5684
    @michelboisvert5684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow a beauty, what a beautiful work, you are a professional in the field but in all this there is a small problem, we never saw her work it would have been pleasant, you do not think, but it remains a very beautiful work, bravo

  • @dennyh5738
    @dennyh5738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would love to run that, I operate a grader for my local highway department in New Hampshire, awesome build love your videos

  • @stevegleichauf1027
    @stevegleichauf1027 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome quality work .

  • @bryanleyda6370
    @bryanleyda6370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow What a piece of work!! It is beautiful! Great workmanship!!! lost for words!!!

  • @64ssmalibu
    @64ssmalibu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is an amazing machine, sometimes you just have to make what you want. Hope it gives many years of service.

  • @Yackhammer75
    @Yackhammer75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Video would have been nice, but yes this is a good second. The machine is amazing. I've just finished catching up on the dozer build. Can't wait for the next episode on it. Love the concept and implementation to achieve your goal. Great work brother.

  • @genewoody7187
    @genewoody7187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to get a hold of that machine. Looks very nice. I ran a 120G Caterpillar for a couple years.

  • @mitchs323
    @mitchs323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After working on graders for 35 years, I can say that the tires on the galion in the picture are on backward. If it were a an allwheel drive machine, it would be correct. I think that you did a very nice job on your grader.

    • @woodandmetalshoptime8048
      @woodandmetalshoptime8048  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are part of the growing chorus on turning the tires around. Gonna have to do it, I guess. Thanks for the additional insight. Cheers!

    • @bobpowers9862
      @bobpowers9862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@woodandmetalshoptime8048 No need to re-rim the tires-- simply switch the right and left wheel assemblies. I assume they are symmetrical otherwise. Nice job.

  • @davidrohacek7956
    @davidrohacek7956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent build Frank. Thanks for sharing the details of the build. I am not able to show video but I am close to paint on my motor grader as well. I am not retired so works days on it are infrequent now that our busy season is here. Hydraulic hoses for mine were painful to the wallet as well. I had some made locally but ordered some online as well.

    • @woodandmetalshoptime8048
      @woodandmetalshoptime8048  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Saw it on OCC. Looking mighty fine! Should work even better than mine with all that HP...

  • @kennolte5801
    @kennolte5801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well done sir. That is a fantastic replication of a larger grader. You managed to get the proportions dialed in perfectly. Graders are my favorite piece of equipment to operate. Do you feel like the engine has enough power? I didn't see a mention of the HP rating on it. For those who have gravel driveways to maintain, this would be a great piece of equipment. Thanks for the informative videos.

    • @southerntrendkiller2632
      @southerntrendkiller2632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a 12 hp. It’s in the first build video. I’ve been amazed at this piece of equipment since I saw the original video several weeks ago.

    • @woodandmetalshoptime8048
      @woodandmetalshoptime8048  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well, 12 HP is enough for the scale of the tractor, but it isn't going to be building any highways, that's for sure. It will lose traction before it stalls the engine so more HP would just spin the tires faster! With more weight, it probably could use another 5-10 HP. But then it wouldn't be a Cub Cadet any more...

  • @mullerandre95
    @mullerandre95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great job, I'm green with envy, just got me thinking of building my own grader. We live on a farm with a ROUGH road and there is basically 2 or 3 of us that try to maintain the road.
    My brother in law has a Kubota mini tlb and a Yanmar mini digger. This might be a good addition to his fleet as he does a fair amount of work.
    Thanks again for an inspiring video, don't sell yourself too short.

  • @cliftonsnider1520
    @cliftonsnider1520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have to say this is the absolute best use of COVID lockdown time I’ve seen yet.

  • @dongrage1995
    @dongrage1995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You really did a wonderful job!!!! Got me thinking about building one myself. Thank you for the great idea!

  • @michaelmelvin6514
    @michaelmelvin6514 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your video's and love them. Your attention to detail is impressive. OH! and you have one great shop. Keep them coming.

  • @timliggett5088
    @timliggett5088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi my name is Tim I am an artist in realism I love what your doing being an artist and dealing with prospective I think you could do a cab on the grader that would much fit into prespective

  • @danmcelroy6584
    @danmcelroy6584 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome and cool build ans design! 👍👍✌️

  • @aaronepps9264
    @aaronepps9264 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    No matter the cost you have a really awesome machine. I wish i could weld and had a plasma table. It looks like fun

  • @ronaldheit196
    @ronaldheit196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thinking about it, John Deere and the other yard tractor manufacturers should seriously consider building their versions of this awesome machine for landscaping companies, construction equipment operators who get jobs with limited room builds. It's fit right in with mini excavator jobs like bike paths, between buildings access driveways and others where full size ones won't fit.
    As far as I know there isn't any available at this time.

    • @roguedalek900
      @roguedalek900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bobcats have suitable attachments. But yea it would be cool AF .

  • @gc1914
    @gc1914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work!! Looks like a dream ride!! Congratulations!! Well done

  • @peterwadham9788
    @peterwadham9788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely amazing build. Totally understand your method as I use it myself. Mock ups and trial and error. Love it. If I get the chance I will build one!!

  • @kennyirish5021
    @kennyirish5021 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice job waith all the fab work, So kool. Your blade controls might be easier to operate if the levers were on opisite sides so one hand can always steer or both hands on the blade. I ran and run 14G and other stuff for almost 40 years... Love the dozer by the way. ; )

  • @jbmatheny4957
    @jbmatheny4957 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done.

  • @Farm_fab
    @Farm_fab 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I considered doing something similar, but with a craftsman riding mower for starters. I did find that mowers like I wanted with hydrostatic transmissions were harder to find.

  • @RJ-fs3mj
    @RJ-fs3mj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your channel. How bout a front end loader on a cub??

  • @kennethpwhritenour2701
    @kennethpwhritenour2701 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job well done!!

  • @travis8404
    @travis8404 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great skills very cool a dying breed , imagine building something with you hands and mind .

  • @roberthamm9304
    @roberthamm9304 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius, sheer genius!!!! Well done. I never would have thought about building something like that. I’ve contemplated building a dozer, excavator, and/or a loader, but not a grader. Now you’ve really got the gears spinning in my head. A quick question about your over-heating issue with the hydraulics, have you thought about using a heater core from a 1981 Olds Cutlass with a blower motor and fabricating a tunnel box to cool the fluid down faster, or even running 2 cores in series to cool the fluid down even faster? I know, more money to throw into the project, but when you think about it, it’ll keep it from over-heating and causing even higher costs in repairs. Just a thought.

    • @woodandmetalshoptime8048
      @woodandmetalshoptime8048  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had a hydraulic oil cooler rated for 14hp that I was planning to use. I decided in the end to double up the drive belts to provide some redundancy and avoid the power loss inherent in the hydraulic drive system. It was the loss of efficiency that ultimately made the decision, not the overheating issue.

  • @franks.jr.7236
    @franks.jr.7236 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just outstanding. WOW!!

  • @oabbao
    @oabbao 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job on the vids. Giving me ideas for future plans.

  • @ireaddekker
    @ireaddekker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the build, sir! Any possibility of an exhaust stack? You have my respect for the creativity and skill. Keep up the awesomeness!

    • @woodandmetalshoptime8048
      @woodandmetalshoptime8048  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That might look neat. I've always liked them when folks did that to their Cubs.

  • @gregstapp1684
    @gregstapp1684 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done ...

  • @mikekehoe2927
    @mikekehoe2927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like a slide show from High School.

  • @aongusaongus4371
    @aongusaongus4371 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely amazing work.

  • @williamworth2746
    @williamworth2746 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks awesome 😎

  • @winstonleeman8739
    @winstonleeman8739 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely amazing

  • @daviddamico4288
    @daviddamico4288 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job

  • @joebuckley9940
    @joebuckley9940 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an accomplishment!

  • @tjansson8481
    @tjansson8481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful work! All on 12 hp! How do you transport it to tractor shows?

    • @woodandmetalshoptime8048
      @woodandmetalshoptime8048  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have not even tried to put it up on the flatbed trailer yet. I think I'll need longer ramps...

  • @jeffreykull4676
    @jeffreykull4676 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks nice, and a fun project.

  • @robertdelaney5994
    @robertdelaney5994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what a super .mini grader .

  • @weswestmoreland4270
    @weswestmoreland4270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did you get the hydraulic pressure to run the cylinders? Great job.

    • @woodandmetalshoptime8048
      @woodandmetalshoptime8048  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Charge pump on one of the hydrostatic transmissions has auxiliary outputs. It's only 600 psi at 2 gpm, but it's plenty for that application.

    • @weswestmoreland4270
      @weswestmoreland4270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks

  • @willojanen2
    @willojanen2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like this project, I was wondering what did end up doing for the hydraulic pump to run all the systems?

    • @woodandmetalshoptime8048
      @woodandmetalshoptime8048  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's explained in the most recent video--published last week. The hydrostatic transmission has auxiliary hydraulic ports.

  • @RustyInventions-wz6ir
    @RustyInventions-wz6ir 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job

  • @1932cheytruck
    @1932cheytruck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cool build

  • @harolddejong470
    @harolddejong470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great build Frank, I have one question, did you compensate for the hydro"s not sitting level in the original frames??

  • @jeffcoplin3118
    @jeffcoplin3118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great, I like it.

  • @MrSCOTTtheBADGER
    @MrSCOTTtheBADGER 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do you plow snow with it in the winter?

    • @woodandmetalshoptime8048
      @woodandmetalshoptime8048  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Only snows occasionally here, and even then it's only an inch or two. So haven't even tried.

  • @dennisstottlemire1232
    @dennisstottlemire1232 ปีที่แล้ว

    how about some dimension's, size of cylinders size and length of blade very very nice build

  • @nfisheremti
    @nfisheremti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love this. great job. how do you lubricate the thrust bearings?

    • @woodandmetalshoptime8048
      @woodandmetalshoptime8048  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Grease. They don't move much, only rotate at most 90 degrees one way or the other.

  • @michaelgarner4229
    @michaelgarner4229 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your a fine American sir.

  • @tonypike5785
    @tonypike5785 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice build, whats next ?

  • @rjl110919581
    @rjl110919581 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for share video

  • @jamestaylor1481
    @jamestaylor1481 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That thing is awesome

  • @hitecredneck9
    @hitecredneck9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Them gallions have front wheel assist which makes them the six-wheel drive that's why they have the tires orientated like that otherwise they would be turned around backwards like that person was saying

  • @jerryglen986
    @jerryglen986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always add your 200 hours of labor into the cost. Your motor grader's value is around 17000 to 20000 dollars if you would sell it. I know you wouldn't because it's so cool😊👍

  • @archangel729
    @archangel729 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome picture video cool grader just wondering why you didnt do a single hydrostatic drive to a sprocket and then to chain driven tire axels still what you built is awesome mad skills wish i had a shop like yours and skills like you but alas i don't so i watch and ask questions which my brother used to say i ask to many dam questions lmao now off to the dozer build peaceout 👍🤜

  • @robertheinkel6225
    @robertheinkel6225 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    No cooling fans for the hydros?

  • @joecook8537
    @joecook8537 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding idea wouldnt a 27 hp kohler eng take away all the power problems you disgusted it would eliminate the need for the starter/generator and give you electric start and a whole lot more hp from the start.....

  • @russelljackson7034
    @russelljackson7034 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Right on

  • @stuartski3536
    @stuartski3536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FYI: The TV Show Classic Tractors has a show on a Case Lawnmower style Forklift......if you need another project

    • @woodandmetalshoptime8048
      @woodandmetalshoptime8048  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've seen a Cub Cadet forklift conversion--it drove backwards, or, at least the forks were behind the rear tires and the operator seat was turned around. I'm getting things lined up to build a Cub Cadet "dozer" this coming winter.

  • @craigstaples6465
    @craigstaples6465 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lee Boys Nephew 😁✌

  • @thomasnewcamp5563
    @thomasnewcamp5563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FRANK I THING IT WAS A GOOD IDEA TO GO BACK TO BELT DRIVE .A HYDRAULIC MOTOR YOU WOULD BASICLY HAVE ONE SPEED YOU HAVE TO USE HYDROSTATIC FOR DIFFERENT SPEEDS

    • @woodandmetalshoptime8048
      @woodandmetalshoptime8048  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The hydraulic motor was set up to drive the hydrostatic transmission, the same way the belts drive it, so I'd still have variable speed via the hydrostat. But the power losses would be significant, so not the best idea...

  • @pnwRC.
    @pnwRC. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    7K (ish) for a grader that you can ride on, much gooder than the 15K(ish) that it cost to scratch build a 14th scale RC motor grader!

  • @WilliamShreeve
    @WilliamShreeve 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Neat i like

  • @kingtut5923
    @kingtut5923 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW

  • @thomasnewcamp5563
    @thomasnewcamp5563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    FRANK YOU ARE VERY SKILLFULL. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU BUILD A MINI DUMP TRUCK . SEEMS YOU HAVE ALOT CUB PARTS LAYING AROUND. YOU NEED IDEAS GO TO TH-camS MIKE FIESTA IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY HE BUILT A MINI DUMP IT TURNED OUT VERY NICE . NEXT TIME I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU USE 3/8 TUBING LIKE TRANS LINES OR GAS LINE WHERE YOU CAN. ALSO YOU COULD GO TO AMAZON GET ALL YOUR FITTINGS HOSES HYDRAULIC CRIMPING TOOL WITH MULTIBLE SIZE DIES FOR HALF WHAT YOU SPENT ON HYDRAULIC LINES. VERY NICE JOB ON YOUR MACHINE THANKS TOM SON OF A MECHANICAL ENGINEER

    • @woodandmetalshoptime8048
      @woodandmetalshoptime8048  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Did you see the video on the 6x4 Cub dump truck on my channel? It doesn't have the capacity of a real dump truck, but I have a FEL on my Kubota.
      Yes, I've seen Mike Festiva's channel. He does amazing stuff. Was actually looing at Langmire's CNC plasma table that he shows on his channel. He uses a lot of auto and four wheeler parts in his builds. He makes me look like an amateur.

  • @georgeprice9120
    @georgeprice9120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One item that would have made this build look more like a full-size grader would be a cab complete with glass windows.

  • @BillyBob-fd5ht
    @BillyBob-fd5ht 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hydraulic arenot cheap, when you have to buy all your lines etc fitting

  • @stevewilliams6178
    @stevewilliams6178 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here is a link to his video showing the grader in operation... th-cam.com/video/lveiY__nZis/w-d-xo.html

  • @trialnterror
    @trialnterror 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You ex military?

  • @trentonjames5212
    @trentonjames5212 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey my name is Trenton

  • @trentonjames5212
    @trentonjames5212 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Scdot give me give me the number Lord number