Whitfield Tree Planter
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ga. prime
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That is correct Fred:
That's John sitting back there putting seedlings in the chain while I drive the tractor. They're spaced 6ft apart. Rows are 10-12ft. apart.
That's John sitting back there putting seedlings in the chain while I drive the tractor. They're spaced 6ft apart. Rows are 10-12ft. apart.
Jogeephus
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Those things are virtually indestructable. Best planter made. IMHO
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ga. prime
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Jogeephus":wlq4knmk said:
Yep, they're plenty tough. I probably should get a new colter disc before next planting season though. It's getting pretty ragged, not from jumping stumps so much as it was dinged up from running over concrete slabs a couple of years back when we were planting around some torn down chicken houses.
Jogeephus
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The coulter discs are very pricey. I noticed your's had that rippled look idicating a new one was in its future. Have you found a cheaper source of the discs. Apparantly JW made them unique so its hard to find them without going back to him.
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ga. prime
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No, haven't found another source. Ordered some new pads(it takes 6) over the phone from Carrollton and they were $19 each. Was afraid to ask what the disc cost. I wonder if a good welder could build it back up?
Jogeephus
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I don't think building it up would help. Its the overall thickness of the coulter is the problem. If you are not careful, it will tear up your bearing. I bought a pile of the coulters three years ago. Company wanted nearly $600 apiece. I found a guy who made some for me and he charged $275. Haven't figured out how to do the pads though. I think I know how to make them but I haven't been able to locate the correct foam. Got a fella looking into this for me. If anyone can figure this out he can. $19 is a bit pricey. If you wrap the pad in duct tape, it will last much much longer. BTW, if you are interested, I can dig up this fellas phone number for you. It might mean a drive, but I imagine you could save around $300 on each coulter.
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ga. prime
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Thanks for the ideas, Jo. I'll get back to you after doing some more investigating of my own.
