Who Made My Blade?

[JoelF]

I bought this used rear blade last week. I've searched the blade for a name plate or other distinctive markings, to no avail. I've also run several images through Google's image search, with no good hits. The distinctive feature is the pivot for changing the left/right angle of the blade. It has a notched plate at the bottom of that vertical cylinder that interlocks with another part of the cylinder to set the L/R angle. I'd like to identify the manufacturer to see about getting manuals, because I'd like to service it correctly, and replace most of the fasteners. Does the Oracle of Orange Tractor Talks have any idea who made this? TIA for your thoughts.

 

[old and tired]

My thoughts??? Homemade... And well done.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

There isn't anything to service.
And yea it's a home made job!

 

[TheOldHokie]

The construction is typical of many 50's implement manufacturers so I say vintage but not "homemade".

Dan

 

[BAP]

Could be an Oliver or something sold by Oliver if the paint is original. Has some characteristics similar to Dearborn Danuser blades from the 1950’s era.

 

[Hoserman]

I have no idea one way or the other, but I will say that would be a fun project to do.

 

[SDT]

The construction is typical of many 50's implement manufacturers so I say vintage but not "homemade".

Dan

Agreed.

 

[JoelF]

Thanks for all the responses so far. There is a zerk fitting in the pivot cylinder, so I think some sort of periodic service might be needed. Pictures of older Danuser blades seem to come closest to this design, but almost all of them have that long bar that enables changing the blade angle from the operator station. I have reached out to Danuser to see if this is one of their legacy products. I will report what I find out. In the meantime, if anyone else has ideas, please share. And, thanks again!

 

[old and tired]

I say homemade (again) It is most likely copied from a Danuser blade but all commercial blades have a Locking swivel point. This one has a simple tightening point (easier to create vs. the harder to create locking mechanism). Does the simple tightening swivel point actually hold it in place?

 

[Old Machinist]

No clue on make but I can say I'm not a fan of the slotted channel design on the back. I have a Kodiak blade with that and it will work it's way loose and slide to one side and become unlevel if you angle it. It even has much larger bolts than this one does. After the last time I used it I set it level and hammered on the bolts with my 1 inch impact. If it comes loose again I will weld it.

 

[JoelF]

I say homemade (again) It is most likely copied from a Danuser blade but all commercial blades have a Locking swivel point. This one has a simple tightening point (easier to create vs. the harder to create locking mechanism). Does the simple tightening swivel point actually hold it in place?

Yes, very well, even after striking a few large rocks.