Fabricating a coulter shank

Farmerwilly2 · #1 04/02/10, 05:34 PM

I need to fabricate a shank for a coulter. This will be going on an old dearborn 2 bottom plow. I'm pretty sure I've a piece of stock I can make work. The one coulter has a bend in the shank (I assume this is so you can adjust the couldter from left to right). I don't think I could bend this bar even if I heated it (maybe 1-1/4" rod). I thought I could cut notches at the right spot, bend the now thinner piece, then hit it with the welder. Anybody got any input or suggestions on this?

HermitJohn · #2 04/02/10, 08:55 PM

You could cut and weld proper angle, probably adding a triangle of metal as gusset reinforcement at the joint. But really wouldnt it be easier just to pick up a junk plow for parts at an auction. Course dont know, maybe the scrappers have driven price of such crazy anymore where you are.

Bearfootfarm · #3 04/02/10, 09:19 PM

If you have an acetylene torch, a vise and a long piece of pipe that will fit over the stock, you can bend it.

I'd at least try before cutting

**Ross** · #4 04/02/10, 09:26 PM

I agree try with oxy acetylene first, but you could do a welded holder too. Modern plows use spring loaded assemblies on the coulters so a good strong weld should work. Not sure I like the notched and welded idea but it might work. I'm thinking of 1/2 inch plate steel welded to the straight shaft from the frame going to the coulter.

SnowyNorth · #5 04/03/10, 06:27 AM

Better yet - I just got one delivered for my deerborn 2 bottom and only need the coulter plate itself. It's yours for $5 and shipping. PM me if interested.

Farmerwilly2 · #6 04/05/10, 05:19 PM

Sent the pm with my address Snowy, let me know the total with shipping.

Sounds like the two old fellers from Pvt. Ryan. Each one lost a leg so they met each year to buy a new pair of shoes, one took the left and the other the right.