And yesterday’s productivity

Once I had the frame bolted the way I wanted it, I locked it in the up, and drove it down the hill where my welder, gas set and anvil are located.

And while not done, I am done today.  That sun gets brutal when you’re welding or torching.  ‘Sides, I need to cut the tank apart, and would rather the cool of the morning to do that.  

Then, the fun begins. Muahahaha! (Mad engineers laugh.)

Just kiddin’ .  Actually, I look forward to giving it a try, we have a gravel road and it needs some grading done, and I feel confident this machine could fulfill that role as well.  I plan on adding a section of steel lengthwise on the bottom of the blade to enable that function.  The 12 gauge steel of the tank wouldn’t hold up long without that addition. And if it can grade, then its uses are more than doubled, cuz my yard has serious need of grading since we installed those drain lines in. Yah, it would be easier to hire a ‘dozer to do it, but I’m the tight wad, ‘member.  If it can’t, no worries, I have other options that include use of the horse power this thing has.  Just gotta make ’em. More of that ol’ repair, re-use, repurpose mentality (that our grandparents were so danged good at, at least here in the hills.)

So back at today.  Just returning from bolt place.  Had to purchase a 9/16’sX6″ shouldered bolt for the pivot.  Not something I normally keep in stock.