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Rotary snow plow /blower

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smcgill
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Posted by smcgill on Friday, January 9, 2009 8:14 PM
After Charlie talked to the peanut gallerie, we rebuilt the front chute. Some angle stock was added to give it the funnell look! I"ve heard of rivett counters, are there's screw counters , I hope not !!!

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smcgill
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Posted by smcgill on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 8:39 PM
Good question! We should be asking Marty what he uses for his items!! I've been using te as a test power suply. I was thinking 18volt Millwalkie bat. Sean

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Southwest Chief
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Posted by Southwest Chief on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 6:47 PM

Wow!!!

That should really cut through the snow.  What will you be using as a power source?  I'm looking for a set of batteries/battery pack for my USA plow, and was wondering what voltage you'll be running your plow at?
 

Matt from Anaheim, CA and Bayfield, CO
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smcgill
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Posted by smcgill on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 5:12 PM
Going strong!!

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two tone
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Posted by two tone on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 1:37 PM

Hi Looks like its going to be great,   When you have time how about a list of parts to make it, i`m over the pond and would love to make oneThumbs Up

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Mr_Ash
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Posted by Mr_Ash on Monday, January 5, 2009 11:43 PM

umm.... wow Shock

I just hope that motor doesnt get to hot....

 

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smcgill
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Rotary snow plow /blower
Posted by smcgill on Monday, January 5, 2009 9:13 PM
Well here goes!!! Charlie Brown thinks he is Tim the tool man !!!! UUUGGG!!

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