Great idea, but do have just 2 suggestions that may help it work even better. 1) Turn the blades so that the teeth are digging into the stump/root better, the saw blade is designed to rotate that direction 2) Increase the diameter of the pulley on the engine, maybe half again the diameter of the current one, leave the lower pulley as is. The higher speed with obviously cut faster, but at the same time have more inertia and will reduce grabbing by the blade when it comes in contact with the stump. Really cool idea, had been planning on that same thing, just have yet to get to it.
Thanks for the comment. #1 is a no go for the way the engine spins.. #2 could be played with a little for sure. May have to break it back out this year and do some tweaking on it. Thanks for watching!
@@TheHide On second viewing, it appears the engine turns counter clockwise, when looking at the shaft, it that indeed the case? If so, I stand corrected on the #1 comment. The #2, that would certainly get the job done quickly lol Thanks for getting back to me.
The blades spin counter clockwise, looking at if from th right side of the machine. Spinning the blades the other way will make it not cut at all. The only way to have them spin clockwise would be to put a twist in the belt, but you'll need a longer belt. And if it spins clockwise and the blade catches the stump, it'll spit it backward into your belly/groin. Leave it as is, but I would upgrade to a stack dado set from a table saw. Those are meant to cut as a group with offset teeth. Might work better than a random stack of blades.
@@larrymorgan2635 Not sure I understand a couple things you mentioned. If you turn the blade(s) around so that the teeth pull into the stump is possible without twisting the best. All that has to be done is remount the blade after flipping it. Not sure why you think it would not cut at all. Looking at it from the perspective you gave (right side of the machine) the teeth would be coming down (point first) into the wood/stump correct (rotating clockwise), essentially pulling the machine forward if allowed to do so, therefore not endangering the operators body. I do agree that a stack of blades would cut better and more efficiently than his current setup like you suggested. The material coming from the blades is very small, almost sawdust so the risk in minimal for bodily harm, a pair so safety glasses would be warranted for sure though. I want to understand your view so please expand on it so I can better understand. Thanks
These engines are stupid easy to work on. But if you dont want to get into it. Wait till Harbor Freight runs their sales and you can get one of these engines for like a 100 bucks which is were I got this one. Thanks for watching!
Man there really isnt any links as I had most of this stuff around the shop. Just a side shaft engine from Harbour Freight and some saw blades from the hardware ha ha. If you have any specific questions lmk. Thanks for watching..
All this time and I never needed an edger so bad in my life, I've got no use whatsoever for an edger to use an an edger, but THIS... I NEED!
I was in the exact same boat ha ha 😂
I'm literally about to do this to three pieces of old equipment 🤣 thanks for the awesome tip
Thanks for watching!!!
Great idea, but do have just 2 suggestions that may help it work even better.
1) Turn the blades so that the teeth are digging into the stump/root better, the saw blade is designed to rotate that direction
2) Increase the diameter of the pulley on the engine, maybe half again the diameter of the current one, leave the lower pulley as is.
The higher speed with obviously cut faster, but at the same time have more inertia and will reduce grabbing by the blade when it comes in contact with the stump.
Really cool idea, had been planning on that same thing, just have yet to get to it.
Thanks for the comment. #1 is a no go for the way the engine spins.. #2 could be played with a little for sure. May have to break it back out this year and do some tweaking on it. Thanks for watching!
@@TheHide On second viewing, it appears the engine turns counter clockwise, when looking at the shaft, it that indeed the case? If so, I stand corrected on the #1 comment. The #2, that would certainly get the job done quickly lol Thanks for getting back to me.
The blades spin counter clockwise, looking at if from th right side of the machine. Spinning the blades the other way will make it not cut at all. The only way to have them spin clockwise would be to put a twist in the belt, but you'll need a longer belt. And if it spins clockwise and the blade catches the stump, it'll spit it backward into your belly/groin. Leave it as is, but I would upgrade to a stack dado set from a table saw. Those are meant to cut as a group with offset teeth. Might work better than a random stack of blades.
@@larrymorgan2635 Not sure I understand a couple things you mentioned. If you turn the blade(s) around so that the teeth pull into the stump is possible without twisting the best. All that has to be done is remount the blade after flipping it. Not sure why you think it would not cut at all. Looking at it from the perspective you gave (right side of the machine) the teeth would be coming down (point first) into the wood/stump correct (rotating clockwise), essentially pulling the machine forward if allowed to do so, therefore not endangering the operators body. I do agree that a stack of blades would cut better and more efficiently than his current setup like you suggested. The material coming from the blades is very small, almost sawdust so the risk in minimal for bodily harm, a pair so safety glasses would be warranted for sure though. I want to understand your view so please expand on it so I can better understand. Thanks
It's probably safer than plenty of equipment we've all used on the job
That shaft looks kinda dangerous if it brokes
Gotta keep things interesting am i right?....
Good for little stumps .. for sure ..
Indeed it is.. Thanks for watching..
I was thinking of something similar but I just so happen to have an old edger like that with a bad motor (no compression).
These engines are stupid easy to work on. But if you dont want to get into it. Wait till Harbor Freight runs their sales and you can get one of these engines for like a 100 bucks which is were I got this one. Thanks for watching!
I built one but I used a actual chipper but I bought off Amazon for $50
Can you post links to the parts you used so we can try to make this Frankenstein ourselves? thank you
Man there really isnt any links as I had most of this stuff around the shop. Just a side shaft engine from Harbour Freight and some saw blades from the hardware ha ha. If you have any specific questions lmk. Thanks for watching..
Pretty cool man! Love it
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@@TheHide yes I love equipment that is loud and scary and seems like it will rip a arm off haha
@@Marcus2750-u1t It definitely checks all those boxes lol
A great tip to save some $$$$ so you can buy more ammo. Nice!
My secrete is out! Ha ha thanks for watching!
Sketchy as frig, and skookum as f*ck. Love it.
ha ha only the best here at The Hide! Thanks for watching!
Hey I need to borrow that thing 😅
Ha ha i dont know man this is a serious piece of equipment LOL
Good video
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911 were is your emergency..lol
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