Another Bush Hog repair

[@jimpritz4169]

Nice fix Tom. Good thing to keep the local businesses running. Word of mouth is a great way to keep the shop busy. Thanks for the video love watching fixing stuff.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Thanks Jim. Yep repeat customers are nice.

[@alandawson2813]

😊😊😊 loving the channel Tom.

[@patrickcolahan7499]

Well thought out repair Tom. I would like to say it is now "Farmer Proof", but they will find a way. Thanks for sharing. Papa Charlie

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

I appreciate it.

[@zoltannagy1813]

Job well done Tom... and Kaos !

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

G'day Tom. Nice repair work on that slasher bar. I liked the idea of the "schotch keying" (grub screws) the splined hub into place. Cheers, Aaron.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Hopefully it stays put for awhile this time.

[@terrycannon570]

My bush hog is at least 40 years old and still going. About 10 years ago I had to rebuild the top that the gearbox bolts to. It finally just rotted away. those old mowers are like Timex watches. Take a lickin and keep on tickin.

[@wallbawden5511]

Hi Tom nice repair keep the farmer going for a while longer for sure Cheers from N Q Australia

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

I appreciate it.

[@JourneymanRandy]

Nice one Tom. Bush hog repairs, brings back memories.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Thank you Randy. I imagine you have spent some time with them.

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

good video friend Tom,,thanks for your time

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

I appreciate it Michel. 🙏

[@nobbysworkshop]

Nice strong repair Tom. That should hold it. Cheers Nobby

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Thank you Nobby. I sure hope so.

[@trevorjones4463]

Well done mate 👍

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Thanks Buddy!

[@buckinthetree1233]

As a mechanic who worked at a dealership that sold Bush Hog equipment, I can tell you that an air hammer and sometimes heat is the easiest way to remove those bolts. Also a 3/4 inch impact is the easiest way to remove the nuts, but I've had to cut them off with a torch many times. I heard you say that you didn't have a socket so that's not much help to you, but it might be for someone reading my comment.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Heat and a press got them thank goodness. Yeah I did not have a socket to fit the nuts. The were an odd size. Not Metric either cause I checked that too just to make sure.

[@DJako89]

Great job Tom

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

I appreciate it Dave.

[@michaelhale4041]

It so nice having a big 50 ton press isn't it. All that steel looks so familiar lol

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Yep. But sure makes you jump when a part finally separates with a loud bang!

[@michaelhale4041]

@@hilltopmachineworks2131 very true

[@floridaflywheelersantiquee7578]

Good Job Thanks for sharing Tom

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

I appreciate it. 🙏

[@StuartsShed]

Nicely done Tom!

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Thanks Stuart. No chocolate was harmed in the repair. 😂

[@StuartsShed]

Ha! Well watch out and don’t let those things in!

[@DudleyToolwright]

Interesting fix.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Limited options with what I had. Hopefully it stays together for a few more years.

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

You got your cardio on that one Tom!

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

The easy jobs always want to fight you. Kind of like those end bells you are dealing with. 😀

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

@@hilltopmachineworks2131 Ha!

[@MrFactotum]

hi Tom looks like its well "Belt & Braced"👍👍 cheers Kev

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

I appreciate it Kev!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Tom, should last a good while now mate, cheers

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Thanks Matty. I hope so.

[@chuckr8727]

Sounds like his shear bolt is a little too strong. Shear bolt should have prevented this.

[@TedRoza]

G'day Tom. Nice little fix. Press, bit of weld & good to go for another 2 years. To top it off, you were so quick, Kaos couldn't Supervise 😂🎉

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Thanks Ted. Yeah Khaos wasn't too pleased I was working and ignoring him while I was trying to get it done.

[@JamesP_TheShedShop]

Right on Tom 👍🏻

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Thanks James.

[@seldendaniel8819]

good show!

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Thanks.

[@alandawson2813]

Could that be modified to be a hex drive press fit and then doweled as well so it is driving on the hex flats instead of relying on the press fit and dowels? Guess that would make the internal spline or the shaft on the right angle box the weak points. Awesome repair, now I have some ideas on how to repair my one. Cheers.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Customer wanted an easy and cost effective repair.

[@alandawson2813]

@ yes I realised that, but would my idea be a way of a long term fix if the client had the money to do it???

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

@@alandawson2813 I would imagine it would be way cheaper to buy a new blade arm assembly, then for me to machine up what you are suggesting.

[@DoMetalStuff]

no need for a gym with jobs like that.😂 nice job Tom 👍🏻

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

No kidding. 🏋

[@junkmannoparts9696]

Tom i bet if that falls off again there's going to be a shaft in it . good job what's all the square tubing for . JM

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Thanks. He should be good for a few years at least. All the steel is for a big shop project I have been working on. It will be an upcoming video once I am done.

[@chrisrhodes5464]

I would tap the dowel pin holes and put set screws in them

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

I figured the dowel pins are harder and would hold up better than using all softer set screws. Plus seeing I was tapping into two types of steel, I was worried I might have an issue trying to tap 4 deep holes.

[@bcbloc02]

Your customer should probably consider investing in a new crossbar. If that sucker slung out and hit the tire it would cost more for the tire than the crossbar.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Yeah it's on life support.

[@Rustinox]

Indeed, even with this big mowing machines, the rock always win. Ask me how I know.

[@DoMetalStuff]

Tell me how😅

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Did yours suffer the same fate Michel?

[@Rustinox]

@@hilltopmachineworks2131 It was the vertical drums type of machine. After hitting, there was a big bent in the fixing brackets. But I managed to repair it.

[@machinenutdel6764]

Turning into a nice pension fund Tom !

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

It is nice to have the work for sure.