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wood snow plow?

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metz12

metz12

So in the latest storm my aftermarket tiawan made starter failed. In the first big storm where it was really cold the starter gear didnt want to move up on the shaft to turn the engine, so I took the thing off, and put it inside to warm up. after I did that it worked fine. This time I tried the same thing since it was frozen again and when I took the bolts out the starter gear and the shaft had broken off the starter motor! So I ended up having to shovel my driveway. So now getting to the point is i want to try to make some kind of wood snow plow for my mtd. This way I have a backup and if I get a couple more driveways I can have one of my buddies plowing too. I need ideas of how to mount it, and the cutting edge on the bottom. I was thinking of doing something like this:

and this is the front of the tractor http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/members/metz12-albums-snow-storm-jan-2013-picture19073-007.html

http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/members/metz12-albums-snow-storm-jan-2013-picture19073-007.html

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#2

reynoldston

reynoldston

metz12 said:
So in the latest storm my aftermarket tiawan made starter failed. In the first big storm where it was really cold the starter gear didnt want to move up on the shaft to turn the engine, so I took the thing off, and put it inside to warm up. after I did that it worked fine. This time I tried the same thing since it was frozen again and when I took the bolts out the starter gear and the shaft had broken off the starter motor! So I ended up having to shovel my driveway. So now getting to the point is i want to try to make some kind of wood snow plow for my mtd. This way I have a backup and if I get a couple more driveways I can have one of my buddies plowing too. I need ideas of how to mount it, and the cutting edge on the bottom. I was thinking of doing something like this:

and this is the front of the tractor http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/members/metz12-albums-snow-storm-jan-2013-picture19073-007.html

http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/members/metz12-albums-snow-storm-jan-2013-picture19073-007.html
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Sure looks like a nice start with the plow. You will need some way to raise and lower it. Maybe one of them cheap winches from Harbor Freight?


#3

metz12

metz12

not sure. i think i would like something with my foot before i get a winch. the winch is a good idea though.


#4

reynoldston

reynoldston

metz12 said:
not sure. i think i would like something with my foot before i get a winch. the winch is a good idea though.
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To lift it mechanically you will need something with leverage, like a long handle. What did you have in mine with your foot?


#5

metz12

metz12

reynoldston said:
To lift it mechanically you will need something with leverage, like a long handle. What did you have in mine with your foot?
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not sure. i was thinking something like a broom handle or something. or like a wood handle from a snow shovel. then i would have to rig up some kind of fulcrum


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exotion

exotion

metz12 said:
not sure. i was thinking something like a broom handle or something. or like a wood handle from a snow shovel. then i would have to rig up some kind of fulcrum
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Get a piece of galvanized pipe it'll be strong enough. You also need a scraped because the wood is going to worn fast maybe a piece of angle metal for the bottom


#7

reynoldston

reynoldston

I see you like working with wood . I have been out in my shop making things.

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mowerman05

hows that wood burner work without a smoke stack. or is it not in use yet.


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reynoldston

reynoldston

mowerman05 said:
hows that wood burner work without a smoke stack. or is it not in use yet.
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I was getting the triple wall pipe to go through the wall. Its all hooked up and working now.


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mowerman05

does it heat you out of your shop or is it not as large as it looks


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reynoldston

reynoldston

mowerman05 said:
does it heat you out of your shop or is it not as large as it looks
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What you see is only my wood shop. There is a wall and door that goes into my mechanical shop. Yes it gets too hot if I just heat the wood shop so then I open the door and heat the two shops which works out OK. Both my shops are insulated and I can just work in a T shirt all winter long. Also in my mechanic shop I have a large wooden overhead door that I lost a lot of heat out of because it isn't very weather tight. I also buy my fire wood and heat my house with it also, so I have to be careful with it. I go through about 10 to 12 face cord a year.


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Thomjs1970

I admire this idea like a Geeks. Do It Yourself, completion of the work yourself will get the great joy.:thumbsup:


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