Scratch building a folding disc

[hauler_10-4]

I finally got a enough materials collected to start my latest build- a folding disc. If this is anything like the New Holland conversion i did it should take about 2 years too complete. First i started out with 3/16" x 3/4" aluminum strips to build the uprights that hold the row of disc. In the drill press had to make 16 pieces.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/001.jpg


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/003.jpg


Next i pressed a bearing into cause i want this disc to last a long time.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/004.jpg


Next I took some 1 1/4" fenders and tapped the with 1/4 x 20 tap.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/4a.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/005.jpg


Next threaded them on some 1/4" x 20 rod sharpened the edge on my bench ginder.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/006.jpg


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/007.jpg


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/008.jpg


stock washer vs sharpened one


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/013.jpg

Ok i have 80 of these washers to due today. So tomorrow I'll post picture of a assembled row of disc. Time to get back to the ginder.

[mazdaparts]

Looking good so far, keep the pics coming. Its a shame you can't press a convex into the washers.

[hauler_10-4]

Most of the parts for this build is from Lowe's so far. Next i use 1/4" x 20 threaded rod and screw of the fender washers. I applied some JB weld to the threads first to insure the disc will not move.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/001-1.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/002.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/003-1.jpg

Next i cut some 1/4" x 3/4" strips of aluminum to form the lower frame.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/004-1.jpg

And attached to the disc.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/006-1.jpg


Thats it for now since i have to build 6 more sets of disc.

[hauler_10-4]

Got the rear section done this weekend and built 2 of the 4 outriggers. Should have all the outriggers done next weekend and will start on the framework next.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/001-2.jpg

[Lil Giants]

So how many scale feet is this, 32'?

[hauler_10-4]

At 1/16 scale it comes too 32' according to my scale calculator Joe. Good guess by the way.

[hauler_10-4]

Got the main frame started and all 4 outriggers are ready. Just waiting on the pivot material to show up so i can build the framework on the outriggers.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/001-3.jpg

[Grainfarmer]

...looks good already!

[YoungGunz]

Cant wait to see this build when its finished!! Very cool!

[Izzy]

Hauler - great start - at this rate you'll have it done before x-mas

Chris

[hauler_10-4]

Thanks guys its coming along pretty good. The wings are hinged and the frame work is mounted and braced. Waiting on the material to show up so i can start on the hitch section.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/001-4.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/003-2.jpg

[Dreamweaver]

This is look great Hauler... did you grind all the disks by hand, just curious if all the angles are the same?

~Mike~

[Aussie]

Coming along nicely, Great work, Mate, Love it!! :D

Paul

[Grainfarmer]

Looks grat! How will you realize the folding? By servo?

[hauler_10-4]

Looks grat! How will you realize the folding? By servo?

Thanks guys,going to use hydralic rams.

Paul yes they are hand grinded and I put my trusty carpenter eye on them...lol.

[bigford]

looks mean!!! BUT what is it??

[doodlebug]

Hey bigford, it's a farm implement for cutting up and mixing vegetataion, also used after plowing the soil to help break it up and level it out. Hope this help's
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

See youtube link below
http://youtu.be/EInY1h70trA

[hauler_10-4]

Got the hitch Fabbed up. Going to the hobby shop next to get some 2" rubber tires.


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/009.jpg


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/005-1.jpg


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/laegers/folding%20disc/001-5.jpg

[Grainfarmer]

Fits perfectly behind the tractor!

[mazdaparts]

That looks really good, I think we need a video.

[CAT29]

gday hauler my name is Richard i am from melbourne your build looks great i was born in bairnsdale which is in the country and there is heaps of these in use there. looks like you have had it out for a test run how did it go?

[Espeefan]

That looks great Jeremy. You are running a bit ahead of schedule though, aren't you? Great progress. Are any of your disk frame's joint soldered or brazed? I see some joints bolted together, but the main frame looks like it's soldered, brazed, or welded.

[Claus]

Love the heavy look of the disk. Looks very well built. You might want to try and peen those washers for a conical shape like the real thing, just a suggestion.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/TD%2025/nmb_425_642x462.png

[hauler_10-4]

That looks great Jeremy. You are running a bit ahead of schedule though, aren't you? Great progress. Are any of your disk frame's joint soldered or brazed? I see some joints bolted together, but the main frame looks like it's soldered, brazed, or welded.

Thanks guys, Nathan I brazed the joints. Waiting on a part now so i can get the wheels mounted. Hopefully some new pics and a video in a couple of weeks.

[Grainfarmer]

Any progress...? :rolleyes:

[hauler_10-4]

Waiting on the hrydralic pump. Looks like it will be a couple of more weeks..:mad::mad::mad:. I want to get this implement finished so i can start tilling.

[Claus]

Did this ever get finished? Awesome work.

[anthonymcc]

Really awesome work. The build quality is real nice.

[Izzy]

How did this turn out?

Q - why did you choose to shy away from dishing the disc parts.

[Rvjimd]

We could still use some video of this in the field. It looks to me like it was complete enough for action, maybe the folding component is where it stalled? Still looks very nice.

Jim

[jeffgp]

looks like the great start for the build . a nice servo for the wheels to raise and lower them would work great

[bigford]

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