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Broken Brush hog Blade

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04-02-2004 21:28:25

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I've loooked in the archives but couldn't find the answer, so maybe it is a dumb question to begin with. Here goes.

While happilly hoggin away with my 9N recently, I felt more than heard that gut wrenching, bone jangling jolt that said: "something is majorly wrong here". Turns out that one of the cutters glanced a hidden outcrop of a Granite and busted.

Now the question; is it possible to weld the thing back together. It'd be lots easier to do this than to shell out a bundle for new blades and then wrestle the old ones off.

Thanks for the help.

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Dieselrider

04-04-2004 07:48:01

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Re: Broken Brush hog Blade in reply to PJ, 04-02-2004 21:28:25

PJ, what if the thing lets go again and comes through a tire or a casting on the tractor, or worst of all hits you or someone else? You may save a few dollars now and spend alot more later. The chances of it happening are one heck of alot better than you winning the lottery ever.

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DaveJWI

04-04-2004 07:45:13

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Re: Broken Brush hog Blade in reply to PJ, 04-02-2004 21:28:25

I had a cousin who broke a blade on his brush hog. Because he needed the mower and was having trouble finding blades he welded the blade back together. Still vibrated a little due to balance being off a bit, but was usuable. Had to put on new blades anyway, as he hit another rock and blade broke again. Cost him $150 for the two new blades from the dealer. Only place he could find them.

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04-03-2004 14:23:29

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Re: Broken Brush hog Blade in reply to PJ, 04-02-2004 21:28:25

yes - IF you follow the following directions. 1 - vee out blade where you plan to weld.
2 - use a 7018 rod
3 - follow all reccomended procedures for 7018 rods
4 - let cool slowly before installing
5 - MOST IMPORTANT - take out additional 10 million $ insurance policy - you will need it!!!!BLADES ARE CHEAP - buy new blades!!!

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hay

04-03-2004 11:11:09

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Re: Broken Brush hog Blade in reply to PJ, 04-02-2004 21:28:25

i know i would not weld a broken blade, but i have a friend that done his and so far it is ok. however, blades are really not expensive considering the fact that if a weld breaks, someone could get seriously injured or killed.

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Bus Driver

04-03-2004 10:15:35

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Re: Broken Brush hog Blade in reply to PJ, 04-02-2004 21:28:25

Mine broke and the piece went through the side of the mower, tore a hole- 11 gage steel- and traveled 40 feet more before landing. Never would I consider welding a broken blade.

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markct

04-03-2004 09:50:45

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Re: Broken Brush hog Blade in reply to PJ, 04-02-2004 21:28:25

well i wouldnt recomend it, but i will admit that once i did weld an old for mower blade back together, the end broke off about 6 inches long, so i veed it out good and welded it with 7018, i was kinda nervous about it but needed to get mowing done and i am always very careful to make sure no one is in the area when brushogging, well about 3 months later i was using the mower and there was a huge bang and a the mower started shaking violently so i figured the end i welded on broke off, so i took the mower back to the shop, bought new blades and started to install them, when taking the old ones off i realized that the one i had welded before was not the one that broke this time! so they can be welded and welded well, but i think its alot of luck to get them to hold, and blades are pretty cheap realy so i wouldnt recomend welding them, just go buy a new set, they take a real beating

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Jerry/MT

04-03-2004 08:37:13

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Re: Broken Brush hog Blade in reply to PJ, 04-02-2004 21:28:25

What ever you do, don't weld a broken mower blade! They're cheap enough ($20 a piece) and the risk of a serious injury or a fatality is so high that it's not worth it. I'm not even a fan of sharpening them. They should be replaced on regular basis. They can get fatigue cracks in them and that, coupled with the abuse they take, can lead to a catatrophic failure. For safety's sake just buy some replacement blades

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mike

04-03-2004 08:31:22

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Re: Broken Brush hog Blade in reply to PJ, 04-02-2004 21:28:25

I'm with tbone it can be done BUT it is not a good idea that piece comes off like a bullet (only alot heavier)and you never know where it is going to go (been there done that)around here new ones are only about 20$apiece good luck in whatever you do. mike

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T_Bone

04-03-2004 07:45:22

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Re: Broken Brush hog Blade in reply to PJ, 04-02-2004 21:28:25

Hi PJ,

Can it be done? Yes

Would I do recomend it? NO

To many safety related issues. You'll also notice I never tell anyone how to weld a fuel tank or how too wire there shop. These are not internet topics for repair advice.

T_Bone

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Delbert

04-03-2004 07:36:01

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Re: Broken Brush hog Blade in reply to PJ, 04-02-2004 21:28:25

I broke one and welded it back so far so good but would go for new if I could find them.

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rhudson

04-02-2004 21:43:33

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Re: Broken Brush hog Blade in reply to PJ, 04-02-2004 21:28:25

i don't think i would weld one for anyone, especially for my own use. but i worry about such things. i would feel better about new set of blades and bolts.

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