Snow caster, Dozer blade
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Snow caster, Dozer blade
I have a snow caster and dozer blade they both need the scraper blades replaced. What do you think about installing Stainless steel blade instead of steel? Would S.S be more durable? Also thought about carbon steel or harden steel.
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Re: Snow caster, Dozer blade
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I think that would depend on the surface conditions you have .
I think that would depend on the surface conditions you have .
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Re: Snow caster, Dozer blade
I take care of concrete driveways in the neighborhood many on steep grades and that really wear the blades down. I try to keep the blades off the driveways as much as I can, but they still get worn down.
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Re: Snow caster, Dozer blade
Have you concidered UHMW plastic bearing material , the stuff they use for iceless hockey surface ?
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Re: Snow caster, Dozer blade
Steel edges seem to be the cheapest option and I don't really see any advantage to using stainless. Not sure you want the hardest steel for the edge, you might get complaints that you're destroying the clients driveway. Very hard steel will chip easier. The commercial best choice seems to be polyurethane, but it's also most expensive. Followed by rubber.
Perhaps if you find a good source to buy in bulk conveyer belt to make your own edges it may last longer, be cheaper, and quieter than steel. Can't think of another cheap source of harder rubber.
Perhaps if you find a good source to buy in bulk conveyer belt to make your own edges it may last longer, be cheaper, and quieter than steel. Can't think of another cheap source of harder rubber.
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Re: Snow caster, Dozer blade
Conveyer belt is a great material to have on hand, I used some to close up the gap on the impeller to housing on my walk behind snow blower. :s
When I tested the up grade, I had an audience of 3 guys who were impressed that it threw snow/slush and even a little water.
When I tested the up grade, I had an audience of 3 guys who were impressed that it threw snow/slush and even a little water.
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Re: Snow caster, Dozer blade
thanks Keith! It's good to hear about such positive experience. I am myself seeking a good source of conveyer belt for some time (cheap!). Still lookingkeith wrote: ↑Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:29 am Conveyer belt is a great material to have on hand, I used some to close up the gap on the impeller to housing on my walk behind snow blower. :s
When I tested the up grade, I had an audience of 3 guys who were impressed that it threw snow/slush and even a little water.
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Re: Snow caster, Dozer blade
Eugen, I found mine at a john deere dealers service department. I just asked and they happened to have some they saved from a repair.
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Re: Snow caster, Dozer blade
Municipal plows have harden bolt-on cutting edges. A short piece makes an excellent belly blade/scrapper.
I agree with David, UHMW has great wear resistance. You can cut with sharp knife, but lasts well as a wear pad.
I agree with David, UHMW has great wear resistance. You can cut with sharp knife, but lasts well as a wear pad.