Bush hog from axle - video

**Jon** · Apr 28, 2023, 05:06 PM

Bush hog from axle. By 6.2 _vortec. 2:18 video:

**Wildwilly** · Apr 28, 2023, 09:18 PM

Needs a new title...."How to beat your grass into submission!"

**Frank S** · Apr 28, 2023, 09:53 PM

We used to build these all the time, but the ones we made had old 1 ton truck axles really low geared around 6.5 to one ratio . made full decks on then like a proper shredder with a 24" disk and swing blades By mounting only 2 of the duel wheels turned outboard it allowed for a full 6 ft shredder. the deep gear ratio meant the dixk spun faster they would cut not just beast the brush.
This thing he built is a pretender.

**BuffaloJohn** · Apr 29, 2023, 02:14 PM

Hey yall - watch this - hold my beer...

**Toolmaker51** · May 8, 2023, 01:12 AM

Originally Posted by Frank S

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This thing he built is a pretender.

Including the rush of public display, didn't bother to remove shocks or torque bar.

**BuffaloJohn** · May 8, 2023, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Toolmaker51

Including the rush of public display, didn't bother to remove shocks or torque bar.

He's got to be able to put the truck back together after he wacks the grass...

**Toolmaker51** · May 8, 2023, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by BuffaloJohn

He's got to be able to put the truck back together after he wacks the grass...

Lol, With a louver in the truck bed? Combination weed trimmer & stump grinder...

After a few tries he might get the hang of fabbing up a 'blade' not so prone to deformation. A long thin rod swinging from a small center attachment, looks right to who?

**Frank S** · May 8, 2023, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by Toolmaker51

Lol, With a louver in the truck bed? Combination weed trimmer & stump grinder...

After a few tries he might get the hang of fabbing up a 'blade' not so prone to deformation. A long thin rod swinging from a small center attachment, looks right to who?

he probably had only seen something like this advertised on TV as a bush hog and thought that was how they should be made

**Toolmaker51** · May 9, 2023, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by Frank S

he probably had only seen something like this advertised on TV as a bush hog and thought that was how they should be made

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Now, now........I happen to have one of those little beasts, 1997 version. It decimates my un-curated vegetation with aplomb. The rain we get promotes excess volunteer growth. It's a 'Pro Trimmer Mower', Pro being operative term.
As of Sunday more Pro than ever; instead of return to firebase so often, can operate extended patrols deep in enemy territory equipped now with self contained destructive device storage.

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**DIYer** · May 11, 2023, 05:54 AM

Thanks Toolmaker51! We've added your Weed Trimmer Storage to our Storage and Organization category,
as well as to your builder page: Toolmaker51's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Weed Trimmer Storage by Toolmaker51

tags: garden, storage