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Homemade Snowplow

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dmsharre

This is the snowplow I've made with materials in my garage. So far I've spent around $10!

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#2

sdsra

sdsra

Nice job on the plow.:thumbsup:My son has one that he made a few years ago and has used it many times. If I didn't already say this, welcome to the LMF. I'm Bob from Carlisle Pa.


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bwdbrn1

bwdbrn1

Nice! Can you share some photos of the blade?


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sdsra

sdsra

bwdbrn1 said:
Nice! Can you share some photos of the blade?
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He lives a distance from me and I don't know when I'll get there next and he has no camera to email me pics....sorry:frown:


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bwdbrn1

bwdbrn1

Looks like something that could be done to add a snow blade to the front of a Snapper RER since they don't offer them any longer.


#6

metz12

metz12

cool. you using sliders?


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dmsharre

metz12 said:
cool. you using sliders?
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No sliders. I tried to engineer some but it didn't work out. I have a piece of flat iron on the front that I have mounted about an 1/ 8" below the front of the plow. It scrapes well and I just go slow as to not "jar" myself or the mower when it digs in. I have a foot controlled pulley system so I can raise it when it gets hung up.


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metz12

metz12

dmsharre said:
No sliders. I tried to engineer some but it didn't work out. I have a piece of flat iron on the front that I have mounted about an 1/ 8" below the front of the plow. It scrapes well and I just go slow as to not "jar" myself or the mower when it digs in. I have a foot controlled pulley system so I can raise it when it gets hung up.
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i rigged a plow on my crafttsman last year. its an mtd plow that i got for free. i have pictures on here if you go to my pictures. i recently got all of the bugs out of it and it works great but now i want to put a foot step thing so i can lift the plow with my foot because the handle goes way to low to hold it up and to hook it on the little j hook i have mounted on the foot pad.


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dmsharre

metz12 said:
i rigged a plow on my crafttsman last year. its an mtd plow that i got for free. i have pictures on here if you go to my pictures. i recently got all of the bugs out of it and it works great but now i want to put a foot step thing so i can lift the plow with my foot because the handle goes way to low to hold it up and to hook it on the little j hook i have mounted on the foot pad.
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I'd like to see a pic if you have one


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lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

dmsharre said:
I'd like to see a pic if you have one
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http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/members/metz12-albums-eager-beaver-chainsaw-plow-craftsman.html


#11

metz12

metz12

Thanks fanatic. I recently just upgraded it with a steel rod for the pivot point, another 2x4 on the back and 45deg. angle supports. works alot better now.


#12

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dmsharre

metz12 said:
Thanks fanatic. I recently just upgraded it with a steel rod for the pivot point, another 2x4 on the back and 45deg. angle supports. works alot better now.
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Could you post some pics of how it angles?


#13

metz12

metz12

the plow itself angles. you take a pin out and move the plow angles to the left or the right. its not in the mount itself.


#14

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dmsharre

This is the rear rack I just made for added weight. Not bad, looks decent too.

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dmsharre

And yes I'm going to add a cable and support to the other side as well. The Pacer game is on now so I'm done for the night.


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dmsharre

metz12 said:
the plow itself angles. you take a pin out and move the plow angles to the left or the right. its not in the mount itself.
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How does the angle plate attach to your push arms?


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metz12

metz12

dmsharre said:
How does the angle plate attach to your push arms?
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well now, i drilled a hole through a 2x4 and put a piece of roundstock steel through it. i drilled bigger holes in the tractor frame down pieces and put the ends of roundstock through them and put a pin so it couldnt come out.


#18

metz12

metz12

tomorrow i will try to get pictures to show you now how i did it. its kind of dark now:laughing: i also have a weight box for my tractor too. i recently just put a redneck rigged support on it too. screwed a random 2x4 i found with nails sticking out cut an angle to hook onto the ball hitch mount on the back and screwed it through the bottom of the box. i just put rocks in the back for extra weight. you have any pictures of your plow?


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dmsharre

metz12 said:
tomorrow i will try to get pictures to show you now how i did it. its kind of dark now:laughing: i also have a weight box for my tractor too. i recently just put a redneck rigged support on it too. screwed a random 2x4 i found with nails sticking out cut an angle to hook onto the ball hitch mount on the back and screwed it through the bottom of the box. i just put rocks in the back for extra weight. you have any pictures of your plow?
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I thought I put them on the first post of this thread. I can do more if they're not there.


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