Scraper repair

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I need to haul dirt to fill and level a place for a barn.  So I borrowed an old scraper from dad.  He had used (abused) it trying to scrape some soft limestone (like chalk) to build up a road base.  The hitch pin he used was under sized and it shock loaded and broke the hitch.I had some 1 inch plate laying around.  I figured I might as well over build it so I wouldn't be rebuilding it a second time.More pics coming... wait for it! Attached ImagesDynasty200DX w/coolmate1MM210MM VintageESAB miniarc161ltsLincoln AC225Victor O/A, Smith AW1ACutmaster 81IR 2475N7.5FPRage3Jancy USA1019" SBAEAD-200LE
Reply:I use a shielded tip on the plasma cutter.  This runs down beside a piece of 1/4 flat stock quite nicely.  1 inch is a little too thick for the cutter, but I think it did a pretty good job.  I had a little screwup for the first few inches of cut, but I figured out the travel speed and it improved.Notice the high dollar welding table! Attached ImagesLast edited by AndyA; 06-17-2011 at 01:22 PM.Dynasty200DX w/coolmate1MM210MM VintageESAB miniarc161ltsLincoln AC225Victor O/A, Smith AW1ACutmaster 81IR 2475N7.5FPRage3Jancy USA1019" SBAEAD-200LE
Reply:I cut off the existing rings on the hitch.  I drilled 1-3/8 holes in the 1 inch plate pieces with a holesaw.  I didn't use relief holes, just went slow, used lube, and blew chips out with the blowgun.  The tractor uses a 1-1/4 inch hitch pin.  I figured the 1-3/8 hole would be tight enough to keep the thing from banging around, but not so tight that you'd bend the pin going over a ditch or a hump.  The scraper hitch has a side-to-side swivel, but no relief for going over a ditch.Everything was welded with 6010.  I only had 5/32 rod, and I ran it way too hot trying to get it to penetrate down in the crack (round piece welded to a flat).  I backed off on the amps just enough so the rod didn't catch on fire!!! Attached ImagesDynasty200DX w/coolmate1MM210MM VintageESAB miniarc161ltsLincoln AC225Victor O/A, Smith AW1ACutmaster 81IR 2475N7.5FPRage3Jancy USA1019" SBAEAD-200LE
Reply:Nice repair. Hardly looks like a farm repair... no jagged edges I have a shielded drag torch on my TD 102 and really like it. Definitely saved me on consumables.I have a friend with your scraper's twin. Using it to level barns also. I was amazed how well it worked. What are you farming?
Reply:Looks great, dude!!Now, at the risk of asking a dumb question, did you re-use the round bar on the tractor side?[Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:wonder if they make sheilded tips similar to that for my esab 1600 machinewww.burdettenetworks.com
Reply:Originally Posted by LanseLooks great, dude!!Now, at the risk of asking a dumb question, did you re-use the round bar on the tractor side?
Reply:Originally Posted by forhireNice repair. Hardly looks like a farm repair... no jagged edges I have a shielded drag torch on my TD 102 and really like it. Definitely saved me on consumables.I have a friend with your scraper's twin. Using it to level barns also. I was amazed how well it worked. What are you farming?
Reply:Originally Posted by AndyAGrain.  Corn and milo mostly.  We did cattle, but got out when the price was good a few years back.  Dad's getting older, and my regular job pays way better than farming so we've been converting most of the land into wildlife.  It's kind of sad since we've been farming some of the land for 6 generations.
Reply:That looks great... very clean.
Reply:Welding table is AWESOME... We've all used something like that.The repair looks decent and sufficient.To save your shins, you might want to consider rounding off the corners with a grinder, but that is just me. Later,Jason
Reply:Originally Posted by Black WolfWelding table is AWESOME... We've all used something like that.The repair looks decent and sufficient.To save your shins, you might want to consider rounding off the corners with a grinder, but that is just me.
Reply:Originally Posted by AndyAI'm not sure what you mean.  I did reuse the round bar that swivels in the tongue of the scraper and most of the forged part that had the rings on it.  I just welded the plates on the forged part.  At first I thought it may be a cast piece.  There's no way a cast iron piece would stand up to the abuse it has survived over the years, and I noticed the piece was welded from the factory.
Reply:Originally Posted by AndyAGrain.  Corn and milo mostly.  We did cattle, but got out when the price was good a few years back.  Dad's getting older, and my regular job pays way better than farming so we've been converting most of the land into wildlife.  It's kind of sad since we've been farming some of the land for 6 generations.