This is the best information on the JD Brush Hog I have found. I will bet you this dude is a farmer and not a casual "Hobby Farmer." :)
@MarciaCristina-vk3qr
Жыл бұрын
Installed these on a riding mower kzitem.infoUgkxetgfkJxfdT_B2vGYP-uNTLaBbim9OKTD . They were sharp out of the box, although I've never liked blade edges that were coated...not quite as sharp as I personally want. Using my belt sander, I removed the coating from the cutting edges and refined the edge enough to shave with them. So far, after three runs, these blades are holding up as expected. Even after hitting a few fallen 1/2 inch or so branches, the edges are still sharp as heck. No edge dings, no warping, etc. As far as installing them, the cutouts were of the proper size and shape to fit my aging Craftsman mower. Very satisfied.
@charosenz
Жыл бұрын
I am not sure if you are asking a question or making a statement?
@darrenpickens7147
5 жыл бұрын
I actually sharpened the blades on my Kingkutter without removing them. I used an angle grinder with a 40 grit flap disk.
@MikeHughesShooter
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you so much. Quick little videos like this add so much value.
@charosenz
3 жыл бұрын
glad you liked it. I have a vew more on DIY concrete counter ballast box too.
@denjhill
6 жыл бұрын
That heat blued area on the sharpened blade is now heat treated and brittle. Will probably break or chip when you hit the next rock. Best not to get blade edges that hot. Leave them slightly dull since it's a slasher cutter, not a lawn mower. Blades will last longer.
@phillipyancey9759
6 жыл бұрын
If I ever can get those nuts off my old brush hog, I will be putting anti-seize compound on the threads before re-installing them. Broke 2 wrenches trying to get them off and then had to sharpen them while they were still installed. Got it done though.
@charosenz
6 жыл бұрын
I agree and thanks for adding to the post.
@winterhorse290
6 жыл бұрын
We have a local blacksmith who forges out and sharpens blades. Using a grinder can ruin the temper if you get it too hot. Grind a little and let it cool. If you see a blue color, you have lost the temper.
@charosenz
Ай бұрын
Very valid point thanks.
@semco72057
7 жыл бұрын
I have a John Deere tractor (790), and a 513 Bush Hog which have never had the blades off since purchasing the combination new in 2003. The bush hog was always sharpened with the blades on, but sure would love to get the blades off. The hydraulic fluid in the housing probably should be replaced, and I am surprised that the bush hog or other implements attached have not been dropping, and the tractor must still be in great shape.
@charosenz
7 жыл бұрын
Good luck on your project.
@bill45colt
Жыл бұрын
caution here guys,,,,dont get under any equipment,,,lotsa folks get killed every year,,,,reach under if you must,,,,,,if you have to get underneath put several 18 or 24 inch diameter supports there to rest it on,,,,,regards
@BADALICE
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@FranciscoTrevino
6 ай бұрын
How balanced were they after sharpening? Mine seem very unbalanced just without sharpening…
@bob0000010
6 жыл бұрын
1) use a breaker bar when "breaking" the bolt loose or you will trash you rachet. My land pride mower blades need a new lock was and torqued to 450 ft/#. 2) you need to balance or weigh the blade or you will trash your gear box. A simple beam scale can be made and accurate. factory spec is balance within 1.5 oz of each other.
@bob0000010
6 жыл бұрын
sorry, need a new lock washer and torqued to 450 ft/#.
@charosenz
Ай бұрын
Very good comment. Thanks.
@hawkyd2
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Answered my questions
@rvan5427
7 жыл бұрын
You forgot to add that the blades need to balance or weigh the same after sharpening. Out of balance will vibrate and may take the gear box bearings out.
@charosenz
7 жыл бұрын
R Van good point.
@charosenz
7 жыл бұрын
Good point thanks for adding that.
@bighammer587
6 жыл бұрын
It appears that you've overheated the blade a bit, which will shorten its life some...
@cowboywoodard2569
2 жыл бұрын
White vinegar works for rusty bolts
@podunkfarm4480
7 жыл бұрын
30% Acetone, 30% Transmission Fluid...what's the remaining 40% ??? What's the secret old timey farmer's solution? Thanks for the video, I just started field mowing for the first time and appreciate the Brush hog maintenance info.
@charosenz
7 жыл бұрын
sorry for the confusion. I mean to say 30%-50% acetone with the remainder amount to be transmission fluid. google diy penetrating oil and the internet is full of combinations but 90% are in the ball park of what I listed. thanks
@backwoods4131
6 жыл бұрын
Beer
@bill45colt
6 жыл бұрын
podunk,,,looks like you need to be careful following advice of pilgrims....These things are BUSHHOGS,,,,somehow, some people wind up with brushhog in there,,,,dont know how they do that. Left loose, right tight,,should tell you lots about who is doing the talking here,,,,
@gckshea
5 жыл бұрын
@@bill45colt - Bush Hog = brand name, made in Selma, Alabama. Brush hog = colloquial name for the attachment. Just like here in Texas, every place has a name they tend to call these rotary mowers. Here they are called "shredders." I have heard Brush Hog all my life for the device, so it really doesn't matter, does it?
@markpalkowski9673
3 жыл бұрын
@@backwoods4131 everclear lol
@johnreichert8958
6 жыл бұрын
30%+30% = 60% what is the other 40 % of the mixture???
@MrWestexjustinc
4 жыл бұрын
John Reichert i came here to ask this lol
@ChuckisOutside
3 жыл бұрын
🤔🧐🤣
@c50ge
2 жыл бұрын
another 20%+20%
@treborterb
2 жыл бұрын
One of the commenters asked that if the secret farmers mixture was 30% acetone and 30% transmission fluid...what did the other 40% consist of...the author of the video corrected his percentages and said that it should be 40% acetone and 60% transmission fluid.
@mikeburke8656
2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same thing - thanks for updating
@TheGoodguy68
7 жыл бұрын
I don't like to sharpen the cutting edge down to sharp if I'm using the cutter on brush and trees. I leave a 1/8" flat on the edge so it shatters the stump for faster breakdown. The small stubble cut clean can play heck on tractor tires and takes twice as long to breakdown.
@charosenz
7 жыл бұрын
I am just mowing grass so I keep it pretty sharp. Plus I break 8mm shear pins pretty fast if I hit anything like a big limb or top of a stump....But thanks for sharing!
@charosenz
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is especially a good idea if you are cutting heavy brush as opposed to just grass..
@charosenz
5 жыл бұрын
Yes. It is possible especially if you can fairly easily get the mower deck to a place that is comfortable to access the blades. But I find that I do a better job with them off the mower.
@vincesmith5846
Ай бұрын
30% + 30% equals?.. so what do we put in the other 40%?
@charosenz
Ай бұрын
Sorry. The ratio is not significant. It is basically 1/3 acetone and 2/3 transmission fluid. This has been asked and answered a few times.
@jbell2378
2 жыл бұрын
How do you generate 627 ft/lbs when tightening those bolts.
@charosenz
2 жыл бұрын
I don't. I use a 4ft cheater bar when tightening. I have never had a blade come loose.
@two45triox
4 жыл бұрын
How do you reinstall without someone underneath holding the bolt in place? Also How do you keep the mower deck from rotating whilst loosening the nut?
@charosenz
4 жыл бұрын
You get the nut started while under neath the mower then tighten from above. No need to secure the blades from turning. Just position wrench to work against the rotation. I.e. put wrench 90 degrees to axis of blade rotation.
@leesommer5871
2 жыл бұрын
Seems to me a rubber band would work.
@DavidFlores-du3rm
4 жыл бұрын
How often do these need sharpened? Also I seen others say not to sharpen these?
@charosenz
4 жыл бұрын
It depends on how difficult the land is that you are clearing. I ran in to a fence post the other day that was burred in the brush. Needless to say, I needed to sharped the blades again!. No reason to not sharpen the blades. If you need to grind them down a lot you should make weigh them to make sure they are the same weight. Withing a tenth of a lb at least.
@jbell2378
2 жыл бұрын
Do you replace the hardware each time
@charosenz
2 жыл бұрын
I don't. I have only done this 3 times on this tractor and the bolt still looks very solid.
@jbell2378
2 жыл бұрын
Manual states that the hardware should be replaced if removed. Not sure why.
@franklee6518
2 жыл бұрын
How do you balance your blades?
@charosenz
2 жыл бұрын
I have a small kitchen scale that measures down to the tenths of ounces and that is accurate enough for me.
@wileycayote23
5 жыл бұрын
So, how did you reinstall the blades?
@charosenz
4 жыл бұрын
fortunately the bolts have those square shoulders on them so it makes it easy to just reinsert the bolts through the bades and tighten down the nuts.
@andrewsnider7889
7 жыл бұрын
this looks about the same setup as a JD 506
@dougw247
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, what is the other 40% of your solution mix?🤔😬
@charosenz
2 жыл бұрын
Acetone and transmission fluid. Ratio not important. I use 60 Trans fluid and 40% acetone. (Or MEK).
@thegreenerthemeaner
7 жыл бұрын
Use a cutting torch.....faster and it doesn't have to be smooth as a mirror when you are done.
@johndough9187
7 жыл бұрын
I have both of mine sharpened before you even get one of yours off.
@nbub6473
3 жыл бұрын
40%?
@charosenz
2 жыл бұрын
40% acetone. 60% transmission fluid.
@JanYi2023
7 жыл бұрын
According to the title of the video you suppose to show how to sharpen the blades and you didn't, very misleading
@jimrozelle9673
6 жыл бұрын
No, It says how to get them off SO you can sharpen them. Speak much English ?
@bill45colt
6 жыл бұрын
BUSHHOG,,,,not brushhog
@charosenz
6 жыл бұрын
Yes....if you are east of the mississippi.......
@bill45colt
6 жыл бұрын
spelling is same no matter where you are,,,,READ on the unit,,,,BUSHHOG is what the brand who invented it called it,,,,now you are trying to tell us they have changed? Look on the internet for their business name,,,its the same no matter where you read it from
@LMCFXR91
3 жыл бұрын
There’s one in every crowd. We call it a brush hog too.
@jackgtx440
Жыл бұрын
I’m in Michigan and we call it Brush Hog here.
@bill45colt
Жыл бұрын
@@jackgtx440 that name came about after other companies started making rotary cutters,,,,most all tractor and implement companies copied the Bush Hog idea and made their own,,,,,but had to resort to other names,,,,brush hog was one of them. Ive had several but what i now own is a john deere mx 10 called a rotary cutter. I think Rome company makes a really heavy duty one that they guarantee in 6 inch pines!!! Thats some serious cutting boys!!! HAHAHA
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