Expanded metal would provide you with protection while still being able to see it cut...looks like I've got a project for my new welding setup...I would've never thought about making something like this, but I have everything to do it with & a 4 wheeler to pull it...awesome idea!
Just saw the old video then this popped up. People who say this won't work never played with Lego Technic as a kid in the 80's. I was cutting grass with Legos (a few inches at a time). This is far more efficient!
Man, a chainsaw chain would be great for this. After you break the loop you can break a link at exactly half, flip it and re-link so the cutting blades face the same direction when they rotate, slip a 4 inch cut of pipe over the seam, and bolt it in like the U Joint that came out of it. I'd have to dink with it further to figure out how to make sure the chain never comes off the pipe, but that's what I picture anyways. You can even add or remove links to get that perfect width, just inside the tires. This is a really cool build, simple, functional, and made from stuff that basically any farm will have in a shed somewhere. Rock on.
I built one today but haven't used it yet. I used 1/8" cable. Drilled holes in the flange and ran the cables up thru the holes securing them with flattened nuts. This gives a couple more inches of height. Soon as I repair my atv I'll test it out and see what changes have to be made.
Brother that thing is fantastic. Wouldn't make any changes to it but the ultimate quad upgrade is missing. All of our quads in Ireland come with a beer can holder. If it's unavailable from your quad suppliers accessory catalogue just pop down to your local bicycle shop and get a beer can holder from their accessory section (they call them drinks bottle holders but a beer bottle just falls out of it) rivet beer can holder to your mudguard and your golden.
Maybe a chain or a combination of shorter flat bar with some 3/16” chain on the ends so it wouldn’t be so violent when something gets in the way. Cool concept for sure!
Man, I would siriusly consider putting a cool chair 💺 on the back of that ol axel housing and run some ropes up to the Handel bars of that quad. Ride it like a roman chariot. 😎 🤠 😂
Awesome build and it looks like it works great I would probably beef up the blade, better grade steel and probably something that’ll hold a cutting blade better and I know you don’t wanna shield but even if you put heavy plexiglass or some kind of perforated steel plate, or something to that nature just for protection, because God for bid if that blade comes off while hitting some thing and hits you it won’t be pretty👍🏼🤩❤️
Need to follow along on this project and see how it fares. I imagine this is going to be constantly morphing into something better. It will get the “Tim the Toolman Taylor” treatment.
Definitely a cool idea BUT its hardly cutting anything. Its mostly skipping the grass. Seems like the blade needs a higher rmp so it will have more time to actually cut the grass
Expanded metal would provide you with protection while still being able to see it cut...looks like I've got a project for my new welding setup...I would've never thought about making something like this, but I have everything to do it with & a 4 wheeler to pull it...awesome idea!
Just saw the old video then this popped up. People who say this won't work never played with Lego Technic as a kid in the 80's. I was cutting grass with Legos (a few inches at a time). This is far more efficient!
Even better than the one before. Good job!!! Keep working at it.
Man, a chainsaw chain would be great for this. After you break the loop you can break a link at exactly half, flip it and re-link so the cutting blades face the same direction when they rotate, slip a 4 inch cut of pipe over the seam, and bolt it in like the U Joint that came out of it. I'd have to dink with it further to figure out how to make sure the chain never comes off the pipe, but that's what I picture anyways. You can even add or remove links to get that perfect width, just inside the tires. This is a really cool build, simple, functional, and made from stuff that basically any farm will have in a shed somewhere. Rock on.
I built one today but haven't used it yet. I used 1/8" cable. Drilled holes in the flange and ran the cables up thru the holes securing them with flattened nuts. This gives a couple more inches of height. Soon as I repair my atv I'll test it out and see what changes have to be made.
Brother that thing is fantastic. Wouldn't make any changes to it but the ultimate quad upgrade is missing. All of our quads in Ireland come with a beer can holder. If it's unavailable from your quad suppliers accessory catalogue just pop down to your local bicycle shop and get a beer can holder from their accessory section (they call them drinks bottle holders but a beer bottle just falls out of it) rivet beer can holder to your mudguard and your golden.
Maybe a chain or a combination of shorter flat bar with some 3/16” chain on the ends so it wouldn’t be so violent when something gets in the way. Cool concept for sure!
saw your first one with re-bar but this is a great upgrade. awesome
Please do show more of these. I like the concept and where its going.
Man, I would siriusly consider putting a cool chair 💺 on the back of that ol axel housing and run some ropes up to the Handel bars of that quad. Ride it like a roman chariot. 😎 🤠 😂
What a great idea! I like the improvements. I’m planning on making one myself.
That same setup would make a great redneck merry-go-round. Give the kiddies a ride with some serious RPM, maybe they never come back for more.
Awesome build and it looks like it works great I would probably beef up the blade, better grade steel and probably something that’ll hold a cutting blade better and I know you don’t wanna shield but even if you put heavy plexiglass or some kind of perforated steel plate, or something to that nature just for protection, because God for bid if that blade comes off while hitting some thing and hits you it won’t be pretty👍🏼🤩❤️
Need to follow along on this project and see how it fares. I imagine this is going to be constantly morphing into something better. It will get the “Tim the Toolman Taylor” treatment.
Beautiful ! Yes like you said may go to thicker gauge. Well depending on what you want to cut!
That is absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!
Definitely a cool idea BUT its hardly cutting anything. Its mostly skipping the grass. Seems like the blade needs a higher rmp so it will have more time to actually cut the grass
Use a chain as a "blade" they are hardened and they will flex and deflect harder obstructions
Weld the 1/2 inch rebar on the top of the blad to reinforce it.
I need one of those, I got some lane's to mow 😊