Project: Haybine Repair
Making sure your farm equipment is ready when you are is a constant challenge. Repairs can be costly and time consuming. If you have the tools and skills, you can get back to work quicker and keep your money in your pocket. Worn skid plates on a haybine is an example of a common issue you may run into. Here are the steps needed to repair it yourself.
Tools Needed
- Plasma cutter (Only if plate needs to be cut)
- Oxy-acetalene torch with heating tip
- Stick welder
- 6010 welding rod
- 7018 welding rod
- Grinder with wire wheel
- 6 C-Clamps
- Welding helmet
- Welding gloves
- Slag hammer
- Table with vise
- Hammer
- Safety glasses
- Shaded goggles for using torch during heating
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| 1. | Remove skids from haybine and clean off dirt and rust. |
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| 2. | Cut 1/4" steel plate to the size of the skid plate which sees the most wear. | |
| 3. | Clamp the skid plate in a vise and using C clamps, attach the replacement steel plate to skid plate. |
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| 4. | Using an oxy-acetylene torch, heat the plate to red hot using C-clamps to form the steel plate in place as you are heating. Use a hammer for finishing touches. |
 
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| 5. | Prepare the joint for welding by removing rust and dirt. |
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| 6. | Weld the new plate to the skid plate. |
 
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| 7. | Repeat process on second skid plate. |
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Project Notes: We chose to use a DC power supply (electrode positive) and 6010 welding rod for deep penetration and a second pass of 7018 over the top for a clean look. |
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Project Comparison Costs
| Fix Yourself | Buy New | Pay Welder | |
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| New Parts | $0 | $160 | $0 |
| Raw Material | $40 | $0 | $40 |
| Repair Time | 3 hrs | 1 hr | 3 hrs |
| Welding Costs | $10 | $0 | 3 x $45/hr = $135 |
| Total Cost | $50 | $160 | $175 |
By repairing the skid plate, you realize a savings of $110. Plus you don't have to run to the dealer or wait up to 2 days for your haybine to be repaired.
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procedures.
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