Recycling Junk Just In The Nick Of Time!
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- Опубліковано 22 лют 2024
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With a heavy snow storm that arrived, we needed a snow plow asap! So we built one ourselves! Check it out
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There is a "hack" (on the tube) for plowing gravel driveways without scraping up all the gravel. Black plastic pipe bolted to the bottom of the blade. It's round so it should slide over the gravel where the blade would cut into the driveway. Just a thought. Dave
its his driveway. He didnt make the video has a "How To". unfollow the channel and go back to your hole ,Troll !
That works ok on flat ground. But it leaves to much that just turns to ice on any kind of hill. Best thing to do is make your piles so that they aren’t in the yard and you put the gravel back on the drive when it thaws.
We just pack the first snow storm and then plow after that because we have snow on the ground from the beginning of November till the end of March. I plowed yesterday and will probably have to do it again in a few days.
Replacing the missing foot would help too
The pipe idea works my farmer friend showed me that years ago he had a metal pipe tho
I’ve been watching your channel since the first Tacoma Rollover video. Your videos just make life better. Thanks for the awesome content!
We live in Canada where I am driving on snow for 5 to 6 months a year, but now I have a local farmer clear the 1km private road and driveway.
I love when we get a good dump of snow, a long walk with the dogs, a warm fire in the living room, hot coffee and a nice quiet day. One year we got 4m (13 feet) of snow, which was a bit much, the kids were climbing up the snow drifts and stepping on to the roof. Good memories.
Enjoy it. We never really see much in the UK these days. Not in the Midlands anyway. Used to get full on drifts some years. Now we get sleet/slush at best.
Paul clean the front on the snow plow, and give it a good paint job. The snow will slide right off. Once you get the hydraulics plumbed you will really like it. Great video.
Paint? That might ruin the Rat Rod look.
Just on the face of the blade. I know they don’t want to tarnish their image. But the snow will roll off the plow and not just push the way it is now.
just apply car wax to it. save the rat rod look and the snow won't stick to the wax.
Nice mid-winter project to finish the same day you started. Michelle will be proud!
Amazing.......of all the toys and equipment you have in your archives, not a plow truck to be found!🤣🤣 I always like seeing the old junk repurposed!
Always a great video when Shawn and Hunter are together sometimes messing with each other, that goes for all three of you! 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I did this with a roughly 6' meyers plow about 10 years ago, it has been one of the best tractor/loader upgrades ever. Didn't have the prebuilt QD's though, I might have to look them up.
Works great. I have to say I prefer being in my pickup with the heater, radio and a cup of coffee, but it saved you finding a pump to nail it to one of those square bodies you have around.
11 years ago I found an old 84 square body with a nice Fisher plow for $3,000. The only maintenance I’ve done is oil changes, an alternator belt and a front axle u joint. I used it yesterday and will be using it again in a few days.
Power steering pump will work on a truck snowplow, that's all my old square body had for years.
Same here. Much nicer to sit inside with coffee, heat and defrost when plowing snow. On my 1960's PowerWagon that they called the Beast the radio was more of a visual accessory that you could only hear when the engine was off since the big block V8 and factory straight through exhaust would drown out any radio (available back then) or conversation for that matter.
I would have just left the plow factory and mounted the standard snow plow spring latches on the John Deer quick connects so I'd have the option to hook that up to what looks like a standard Western Plow Frame on any pickup truck and use the chain to suspend it. That way it pivots on the pins and floats as it should lowering the chance of flipping the blade on the overloads. Personally I prefer the heavier duty and more adjustable Fisher design with just the scraping edge that flips back to the fold over Western design that flips the whole blade flat when it overloads. Had to rescue too many with the Western plows who overloaded the blade and in a heartbeat ended up high centered on the snow load left when the blade flipped over and the front wheels of the truck ran up and over the banking. On a lot like Pauls though a Butterfly plow blade might be the best of both worlds due to its ability to turn into a standard V, straight/L/R angled, reverse V, right angle or left angle plow.
Get a hard facing rod to treat 6 to 12 inches along the bottom of the scraper from each edge towards the center of the blade before it starts to wear and it will last a lot longer. Then every now and then just touch it up before any substantial wear occurs and life is good.
Best!
I plowed snow for numerous years when I lived in Fairbanks Alaska. Just me, my 1975 Chevy truck with a 9' plow, it was like therapy. Was always happy to see snow in the forecast. My route took about 14 hours. Moved to Washington State, now I have to walk behind my snowblower, can't justify a truck and plow in the development. 🌨🌨🌨
God bless you and everyone else who plows their local residents and adjacent roads.
What part of Washington? I was born in Chehalis and graduated highschool in Ketchikan Alaska
Live near Lynden. We still get snow blowing out of the Frasier River Canyon, but nothing like Fairbanks.
Sometimes things like that can be the best thing for the mind, and to just get away from everything and have fun at the same time as doing something good for yourself and the people around you!
@@joeym2675absolutely
I'm so gealous you guys get actual weather. You show us glorious sunshine in summer and you get snow in winter. In the UK it's essentially cloud/mist/rain and greyness for most of the year with just a few weeks of sun (and heavy rain storms) in the summer.
Fab rats your channel make my soul happy you guys are always doing something fun and exciting to watch ever since I found your channel I've been hooked
Here in Washington State, I provide the neighborhood kids with a snow pile to sled on. This year we have not had enough snow.
I've done this exact thing a few times. I'm not one to critique. When I do them. I find for me it's better to hinge the plow frame at the base run a stinger at the top with a chain down to the frame. That'll allow the blade to float
I like how you guys recycle and reuse and repurpose so many things that other folks would just throw away or junk out!
I know y'all probably aren't fans but dang that snow was gorgeous. Living where we never see that makes me really want to visit when it's going to look like that some time.
You should try Homer Alaska in January,, should be more snow than you know what to do with😁
Trust me snow isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Snow is cold and wet.
It looks pretty until the salt and sand trucks run by making things all brown, gray and nasty. Then the mud if you get hit by a mid winter Indian Summer causing ice water to get below the frost layer and kill that years and perhaps a few more years fruit crop if it gets down to the roots.
Best!
“Visit” is the key word.
Plowing snow is great! A perfect way to turn your brain off and just relax and enjoy!
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
I have converted one for a skid steer . Using the shoes on the plow helps with the gravel we just roll the plow back when needed and can still scrape the concrete clean
Watching that sure is pretty and puts a winter smile on my face. Also make me glad I live in AZ where all we have to shovel is sunshine. =)
That was one of your quickest and biggest bang for your buck refab yet I think. That blade moves a lot of snow really good.
Well done, that is some fine fabrication work. It's also really great to see you using all your storage space keeping the projects inside. Don't get wiped out by the snow Paul, we need you intact.
A really big thank you for editing out the grinding and cutting noises, it is so appreciated. I know its a fabrication channel, but the machine noises are overwhelming sometimes. Great job guys!!
I live in Cape Breton Nova Scotia Canada and in the last week or so we got hit with 200 cm's of snow in two storms. 150 cm's the first time and 50 cm's the second time a few days later. That's 6 and a half feet of snow. We are still buried here. Great video as always love the channel.
I'm SOOOO glad I don't live in the snow!!! Was stationed in Brunswick, Maine for a year and a half. Snow and ice caused me to wreck my beautiful little '69 912. Black ice - 35 miles per hour - slid sideways into a 4 foot diameter oak tree - right behind the drivers side C pillar - bent the car in half! One day got up early to shovel about three inches of snow off the driveway - I had OD duty that day. Just as I got through, the city snow plow came through and piled up a three foot high by 5 foot wide pile at the entrance to my driveway, Thank you very much, NOT!!! Now it doesn't snow very much here in South West, GEORGIA, thank you so very much more!!
I grew up in the snow belt in Ontario Canada, you just described the 1st 50 yrs of my life.
I live in Brunswick, Maine.
Yes You too may know snow and cold.@@roncarguy72
Nice job. on the plow. Only thing different I'd have done is made the plow float. Hinge the bottom connection and use chains. Makes a difference on a loader unless you are running it in float mode. Otherwise you dig too much gravel.
Saved me some typing. Maybe his hyd controls will have a float function?
Those tractors have a float position on the hydraulics of the loader
@@Muledeere Good to know.
@@Muledeereyeah what he said.....
LIke I said in my original post, Unless he is running in float mode. I ran a setup very similar. But even in float mode the issue with it being rigid is that you are constantly having to adjust the tilt of the blade(bucket) according to ground conditions. Where as if it is hinged, it will do a much better job without gouging in.
Been there, done that.
Great reuse of a blade and still MUCH MUCH better than that box blade. Personally, I use a bucket on the front and a snow blower on the 3-point, but we get much more snow that I'm sure Paul gets.
Sitting back after a work Saterday watching you guy's all bundled up while I'm enjoying 76degree sunshine here in EL Paso Tx havin a cup o coffee and a cigarette on my porch! 😁 wishin I was there instead!👍
I’m only half way through this episode but it feels like the A-Team
Going from a winter wonderland to a Utah mud pit in just a few minutes 🤣
Good Evening Gentlemen , it is 5:42 pm on the 24th here in AZ and I hope you are having a fantastic weekend Sirs ! 😊
Pretty slick. Gotta' have good access when the white stuff gets thick.
I had a dirt pile and Tonka Trucks. I cupped my hands making a plow to push dirt. Paul has big boy toys. I think he loves it.
Guys, I've done this a half dozen times.
#1 plow should have been pivoted at bottom bar mount to tractor.
And chained hard to top bar of tractor .
This will let the blade float like it was on a truck.
#2 if you do #1 you don't need a third function hydraulic just use the existing buck rotate control on the plow power angle.
The plow rotate will lock hard when you use the hose quick connectors.
Set the chain on blade and lift with the FEL .
Believe me the chain float works so much better the the heavy FEL fload
Add 45 degree wings. You can control the snow and wind row from spillage. Don’t hack the bucket either. You’re just not using a big enough one. Drive till buckets full then go dump it exactly where you want it. Somewhere it properly drains
Cheap works good, similar setup in my past, we filled a 30 gallon drum full of waste concrete and in plow season we chained it laying on its side to the top of the box scraper, way better traction
Hi, Fab Rats family just wanted to let you know about something we’ve come across when we noticed a cough from your man of the house!
Look up WELDERS COUGH and the serious side effects caused by the off gassing/smoke the welders inhale that will cause serious health lung risks!
Stay healthy live long with healthy lungs!
Best purchase I made for my John Deere tractor was snow chains, it goes everywhere now and I don’t have to fire up the wrecker anymore to pull myself out lol. Love your guys channel. From (Troys Off-road Towing and Recovery@ UA-cam). Keep up the creative work guys.
Great video!! Anything that make something better is always a great idea! Looks like you just saved yourself a bunch of hours in the cold when moving snow!! Great job!!
Well Done!
I think now you’ve got a good working snow plow and it will be easy to deal with large amounts of snow it won’t snow. I’ve got a snowblower I’ve never had to use. 😂
I have a snow thrower with like 10 hours on it. About 2hours per winter since I bought it lol.
I built one for my Kubota out of the exact same old Western plow. Once you get the hydraulics hooked up you'll love it.
Nice job there making an old plow into a much more efficient snow removal mechanism. Thanks for the video. Michelle, we are missing you.
out of all the tools you have, I am most jealous of the crane hoist!
Put some wings on the plow it’ll work 10x better and you’ll love it even more. Smart man making a $2,000 peace of equipment from some stuff laying around the yard
Done did this for a customer of mine. It worked great for his use
Tech tip, use your leaf blower to clear the snow off of your tractor and other stuff
I'm in New England, and this year I'm like "Wow, those guys get a lot of snow" 😂
Another project perfectly completed, it is so cool to be able to build or adapt things to work as you want to. Hats off to the "Fab Rat's ".
Thank you for the shout back, if I'm ever able to get out that way I surely want to stop in.
Get the hydraulics working and put some wings on and you really be happy. That little bit of a "cup" on the ends really hold a lot more snow, making cleanup much easier.
Plowing snow is fun, you just need more of it to really enjoy it. My old 455 with loader was ideal to move large amounts of snow. Embrace Winter!
I’ll bet! My Boss, farm, just got a Case 920 and it is an absolute hoot in the snow! I can bury a pickup with one load! He did ask I not do that again 😅😂🤣🙏❤️😎🤙🛻💨
Been Plowing snow for 20 years. Missed the "fun" part. No sleep and everybody hating on you even though you're the one helping them out. My guess is you have not plowed snow.
@@Utubegofukurself ITs fun for the first 2 times and then it is not fun. Long days no sleep and not to mention the toll on your body from the back and forth and hitting the piles of snow.
@@UtubegofukurselfNot professionally, just my 300 foot driveway in Canada. The way things are going here, we don't get much snow anymore so there may not be much of a future for plowing. Raining in January and February in the Prairies.
Anyone that says plowing is fun has never done it for a couple days straight. Just to keep the warehouse lot cleared so your amazon package isn't late.
I knew Homer stole the W0O HOO! from Paul.
You sould put a piece of rubber sandwiched in between the cutting edge and leave it about 2 inches and it works great for plowing, and it doesn’t make so much noise. It will not damage your concrete.
So I watch all of your videos most are great, but this one I think you need to think about a redo. Here is why you should have used the chain on top and let the bottom pivot like it did on the truck. That is how mine is setup and it floats well. Your setup you will have to move the controls a lot to keep ground contact. It also would let it jump if you hung a curb. If you hang your it is likely to tweak the loader frame. I would consider reworking to to let it pivot and use the a chain on the top, so it can float. I have bent a load frame, huge pain to get it back right.
We use strips of that radial rubber old mining belt and sandwich it between the blade and plow. It takes a bit to wear it down but it’s easier on cement and the wet snow we get here I utah it squeegees really nice. If you do it only allow 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch to hang free. It’s awesome for four wheeler snow plows to because when you hit the lips on a sidewalk it will give a little. Better than going over the handle bars.
This is life at its finest. A bunch of work before u start work. People wonder how they can get better sleep! This is how.
Ps grandma lollipop is a fire cracker!
Can detail dan help you? Colorado style?
Love the project, but a note of caution. If you end up hitting something with an angle blade on a loader you have a good chance of bending the boom, a better design is a 'Snow Pusher'.
Nice work mounting. The plow to the tractor looks great.
Good thing you have that huge garage for storage and to keep the weather off your stuff. Oh wait never mind.
FYI. Square tubing = Box section or 'SHS' (Square Hollow Section). Also RHS = Rectangular Hollow Section
Keep practicing, a big storm just rolled thru So.Calif and headed your way.. Rained like 4 cows peeing on the same flat rock.. Snow in the mountains...
11:35 Cutting edge technology at Fab Rats right there. 😉
Don’t forget a crossover relief valve on those angle cylinders and make sure the trip hinge is free.
Fab Rats makin' scrap around the shop work like it should! "Use it up, wear it out, make it do OR do without!"
Great job making something useful out of what you had available!
Well done!
Now that it's built, it will not snow the rest of the year!
That's pretty cool Paul. Necessity is the mother of invention. Nice work guys!! Always great to see y'all come up with some great ideas that can be put into action for a low cost!! 😎👍'Murica!!
I found a 72" side by side snowplow and welded it to a quick attach plate for my tractor but mine is a manual angle until I can afford the hydraulic cylinders and hoses and a third function valve for my tractor. Best part is I only paid $250. For the plow and $100 for the quick attach plate.
Front plow is a great addition. I used to install wings on mine, the angle of the wings, when installed allowed more efficient clean up while still allowing you to use the blade at an angle.
Love seeing somebody make something out of nothing. Good job boy's, you too Hunter.
🙂 I hope you recieved the measuring tape last Saturday 🙂
I have wanted to do that on our tractor for a while... but i was going to put the lift bracket as close to the angle pivot as the geometry of the angle would allow... it would bring the blade closer to the tractor, make it easier to lift and allow for bracing to the front and rear.
Great job guys. Thank you 😊
Shawn a tip for cutting, This also applies to welding, put yourself into a very comfortable position. Then with your torch move as far away from that position as you can comfortably. And make your pass slowly back into your most comfortable position. It’s supposed to help with planning and keeping steady. Cheers 🍻
Love all the recycling/re purposing Paul, a great snow plow...!
Awesome remanufured plow for the tractor! Job well done! Thanks for sharing! 😊
My folks live on the east side of the mountains in Washington. They get tons of snow. They also live 1000' above town in Chelan and have a super long steep driveway. They have a tractor for plowing but mostly use their 4wd quads with a plow on it as it is quicker. Food for thought. Very cool though.
One day project that makes life easier, adding to the winter arsenal for the Utah snow season! Catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊
Thank you Paul and crew for the adventure ! Usually we get a lot of snow here in Kansas but the last few years we haven't gotten much snow !
Yes it did work good well done guy's thank you for sharing
Snow glorious snow I live in Ontario Canada we got snow more than we got summer most years this winter wasn’t to bad
Thank you guys for doing what you do
The hydraulic angle cylinders are a must. Nice work!
You guys have the most beautiful scenery. Reminds me of when I was a kid and visited my family in Beaver for Christmas...
I think you might like it better if the blade floats. That's how they are set up on trucks. You will probably find that it digs in too much on uneven ground unless you are constantly adjusting it with your bucket controls.
Awesome! you took my advice. Thanks editor. 👍👍👍
Did the exact same thing but with a mini skid earlier this winter. Took and old 8' truck plow, fabbed it up to a mini skid-tach mount and got some hydraulic lines made. Thing works like a charm!
Looks like it pushed the wet stuff around well. Doesn't get any harder than that. Thank you for your time.
That's a great improvement for you guys. You put it to the test with that wet heavy snow and didn't break anything. Now you can send Hunter to plow driveways and make his payroll back for you 😂😂. Great job guys and Michelle can make it to work now. Best part was seeing the tow truck back to work and running awesome 👍.
Awesome job guys
Great video and thanks for the reminder i need to sharpen my grader blade an maybe some new inserts to hold the 3 adjustment parts as it sometimes has a mind of its own
Yep, the awning needs to be extended. The awning you first installed is working great!
Yeah moving snow with that bucket is like shoveling a load of manure out the truck with a garden trowel, that will be even more efficient when you sort the hydraulics out👍👍
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Enjoy the crazy modifications.
That old Ford looked real cool
Made a nice plow, good job guys 👍
I always tried to have the snow equipment ready around thanksgiving so it was ready when the snow came never ever wanted to do it on a snowy day but I had people relying on me to get their lots plowed!!! And then every now and then had something break that needed fixing during a storm and was always a nightmare if I didn’t have the particular part in stock and made me get behind in getting the jobs done!!!
I know we all love the guys on Fab Rats but does anyone else shake their heads when Paul says "square tubing". I mean I say "Square stock" it just gets under my skin for some reason when he says that🤔. LMAO. Love the show you guys are doing great keep it up. Paul are you going to build a box or a ol' drum mounted to the 3-point to put scrap or something in for some weight and a set of chains would do wonders, but I'm sure you know all this..🤙
Love the lifted 60s Ford pickup please give us a tour of that sometime
Thanks for making
Literally started building this same project myself this morning! Putting a 5ft atv blade on a my little john deere 1025r.
Huge improvement. I had a 1957 Farmall tractor with the blade on the back for our cabin and it sucked . Dragging snow works but not good . Now use a side by side works great and it’s a lot more fun . Thanks for sharing
32 seconds after post and I’m on.
NICE! 👍🏻 Love you guys.