I mean... I'd build a shield between you and it if you do that, repurpose a mower deck or something. Don't want that blade coming for your head!

I think it's a great idea, but 100% you need some shield around the blade so it or rocks don't go through you.

They have KZfaq channels where people aren't eviscerated by wayward chunks of uni-strap. ... I don't watch those channels.

Build a shield to keep debris from bonking you in the back of the head. Also some higher gears might make the blades go faster. More tire revolutions = more lawn mower blade madness.

Locking one axle would give you half the blade speed. Also, real brush hogs use pivoting blades on the ends of a spinning arm so things don't break when you hit a stump.

That was the part where I had said I already made a critical mistake and looking at a mower for 5 minutes before starting would have revealed that

I disagree. Bush hogs are made for going real slow in rough terrain. this mower can be used at high speed in the big flat areas.

I thought they used a few chains.

That is a flail that uses a chain. Really dangerous because the chains break and fly off. Bad day for you if it hits you.

​@@assassinlexx1993 You're correct, flail mowers use cables or chains with a piece of hardened steel attached to the end of them. The number varies depending on the size of the unit and available power to drive the mower. They're lethal on vegetation - especially vegetation you normally don't want to mess with such as wild blackberry patches or similar growths that are covered with thorns or spikes. They're also preferred for growth such as trimming back tree branches or brush that contains "heavy" brush or bushes that need to be completely wiped out. As for safety, all those units I've used or watched were contained in a steel shell (which effectively was a scattershield) or were all facing away from the driver when in operation. As long as you operate them as designed, they're safe.

I just made a similar comment. Maybe he is back from the dead, you know, was reincarnated or something.

This would make a much better dethatcher than a brush hog

Ditto! Amen to healthy back advise! Had to retire early due to back & other mobility problems! It sucks every day! Paul from S. Central Tx.

I totally agree with Paul! I have some 35 year old steel parts and while those parts are still fine. The bones they are screwed into... not so much.

So true. All of that stuff eventually catches up with you. Use the workbenches, saw horses, mechanics carts, etc. Work upright, and off your knees/not squatted down, every chance you get. You do better work that way anyhow.

Mid 50's and I am watching this 4 days into a microdiscectomy recovering. Yes to saving the back.

Had an uncle who got bounced off a tractor into a couple rows of discs it was pulling. .... ⚰️.

@@outlawbillionairez9780 My uncles buddy fell of a tractor into a disc to. He was rushed to the hospital with life threatening injuries and he sadly passed away.

@@chandlerparsons4384 Sorry for your loss. Young folks wouldn't believe how fricken dangerous farming was back in the day.

Ok Uncle Luke, we need ya fer teachin us performance & economy carb stuff., not turnin to leaf mulch! LOL That sizzle box sounds like it's equipped with "Pulse" Mig technology! Who knew!? Ok, waitin' on more Carb Cheater episodes, hot rod version (Joes car.) Hey, how about a Tall man series, like (#1) work bench build, 48 to 52 inches tall. (#2) plywood sand blast cabinet build, gauntlet glove arm holes about 54 inches tall in the center, etc.. Ya gotta take care of that back, 'cause the price gets pretty high when your older! Cheers! Paul from S. Central Tx.

​@@PaulThomas-qo9vy I second this. I recommend this all the time. You guys gotta quit working in the floor.

Dont know how you'd do it but if you could get the gearing down and get that thing twirlin itd be perfect for a flat lawn. But as a bush hog operator i wouldn't want to be going any faster than 5mph around obstacles or on slopes.

You aren't seriously suggesting that Kevin is an actual engineer... are you?!? 🤔 - Max Giganteum

HELL YES.

If you put three racing seats on arms it will be like the teacups at Disney. The pukolator 3000.

My 2N (which was the designation from 1942-1948 but is barely changed from the 9N) still has the 6 volt original electrical system too. Still starts pretty darn well.

The overrun clutch is between the tires and the turf. If the tractor stops too quickly the mower will continue forward and (hopefully) lift off the ground reducing the traction to keep pushing the tractor forward.

I'm so close to being done - finally have room to work on it after like 8 years. Super pumped, even if it does like being literally the most obstinate car to work on. Legacy projects being legacy projects

Took my driving test in a '64 Ford Galaxie Wagon way back when.

This is a very valid point

He had a perfectly good youth sized helmet for hail protection… lol

Blades on the ends that are bent down to stop drag in the center. And Bob's ya untie

Make it like a weed trimmer? String or chain is less dangerous than a chunk of metal flying through your yard like a throwing knife and it would give it more flexibility if it was to hit the ground or something solid. Also just put a cover on so it doesn't throw stuff at you

@@carlosquezada9309 Yeah, pretty much that concept.

I interpret "whatever" to mean maces based on context clues. With swing set chains it would become an effective mine clearing machine.

tire change is for height since you'd ne screwed otherwise - doesn't actually translate that much, not like I put mud tires on it vs car tires

Lower gear ratio will slow the blade down

@@skinnyWHITEgoyim, When the wheel is rotating the blades it's opposite of what your truck/car does. Wheel rotates 1 revolution & the blade (attached where the former axle used to reside) will rotate 4.11 revs. So the faster the wheels spin with a smaller overall diameter along with higher gear ratio will in fact create more rpms @ a given wheelspeed.

Best name

Peg would approve.

@@jrussellcaseYou don’t need to worry about safety! Lol

i love how the first thing it did was try to kill him. absolute genius video idea... 😂

Hahaha 😂... Your comment..... "DIE! DIE! DIE!!" HAHAHA 🤣

To answer my own question, No it does not change the timing. It does somewhat effect how the distributor gear drops in to mates with the cam gear, maybe by a tooth or so. For perfect alignment to # 1 cylinder, you and tweak the oil pump drive rod the distributor goes into and get it to match up very very close , or perfect match up to # 1 if you get lucky.

This’ll work for harvesting the corn right? Or mowing the edges of the field?

What are you doing here? You gotta get the corn in

Definitely. Imagine if that thing hits a.rock buried halfway in the ground

Yeah flail mower blades would be excellent for this setup and would make replacing blades much easier. Also looks like the speed of the blade is a bit on the low end, I'd make a cross and have a total of four cutting blades!

@@kevinbouchard5362 and the blades will turn even slower when he puts the bigger tires on

Heh, he needs 4.10s next!

Skorned! Brendan is the man! I'm an old grunger, what can I say lol

Different tread pattern, add some weight... call it a day

True but, he was alsot talking about getting a 3.73 gear so, it would almost be a wash or, just a slight improvement

I was thinking the same thing.

I feel for him, he's way smarter than me - especially with handling legal and paperwork. Then there's me, the programmer who's a potato with anything else

Some business side of things took way longer than we thought they would - were on the tail end of all that and then we can release it. There's so much backend work to business stuff, we under appreciated it for sure.

@@ThunderHead289 thanks for responding......there is a LOT of potential revenue you could make with that setup!! That thing could be used for C.N.G. / alcohol you name it!!!!!

Thanks so much 😁