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[Tonym]

I have found spacing the top of the boards over achieves the same result and you can also have the plough running level too. I also know someone who uses a spirit level on their plough…!

Spirit level seem a stupid idea. Unless all the fields you plough in are absolutely level it would be as much use as a chocolate fire guard.
I would have thought a tee - square would have been more use to set the legs at 90 degrees to the ground. Probably better off setting it by eye - if it looks right it is right is probably your best guide.

 

[MrNoo]

I would agree with you Tony, never used one myself but it did prove to be invaluable for a novice learning how to plough on a flat level field here, someone who had never seen a plough before let alone used one. I found the novice (my other half) managed to get an understanding on how the plough should be whilst ploughing, and it worked, she doesn't use one now as doesn't need to, like you say just looking at the work should provide plenty of information as to what the plough is doing.

 

[Howard150]

Won't be cutting them just yet, the plan is just too run them in on this frame then swap them on to my other plough which has hydraulic cross shaft etc. Then I'll put the super hydreins back on this frame

You will find that as you use the boards a small margin of paint will wear off the back of the board at the base. While ever this happens then there is a fair chance that the plough is being steered. This is the bit that needs to come off.
When the body is in work if there is a depression similar to that left by the landside, in the furrow bottom on the opposite side to the furrow wall, then the plough is riding on the boards and will be difficult to keep straight.

With regard to spirit levels or devices of any kind to keep the frame level, then do yourself a favour and find a skip to chuck em in.
How the plough rides is a function of the pitch versus the length of the top link and right hand levelling box. It is not to be taken as wrote that the plough should run level. If a plough is tipped over to land then the mouldboards will exert more force on the furrow slice and compaction will be much better. Pushing the boards out has a similar effect

By all means set the plough up level to begin with but if you want to improve the work you should be prepared to experiment with pitch and this will also lead to experiment with the length of the top link.

As far as somebody telling you that your plough is running incorrectly Cordial, then why the contradiction if you think it improves the work - this is a ploughing match. As far as I am aware then there is no aspect on a score sheet for level of the frame.

 

[Cordiale]

You will find that as you use the boards a small margin of paint will wear off the back of the board at the base. While ever this happens then there is a fair chance that the plough is being steered. This is the bit that needs to come off.Yuri
When the body is in work if there is a depression similar to that left by the landside, in the furrow bottom on the opposite side to the furrow wall, then the plough is riding on the boards and will be difficult to keep straight.

With regard to spirit levels or devices of any kind to keep the frame level, then do yourself a favour and find a skip to chuck em in.
How the plough rides is a function of the pitch versus the length of the top link and right hand levelling box. It is not to be taken as wrote that the plough should run level. If a plough is tipped over to land then the mouldboards will exert more force on the furrow slice and compaction will be much better. Pushing the boards out has a similar effect

By all means set the plough up level to begin with but if you want to improve the work you should be prepared to experiment with pitch and this will also lead to experiment with the length of the top link.

As far as somebody telling you that your plough is running incorrectly Cordial, then why the contradiction if you think it improves the work - this is a ploughing match. As far as I am aware then there is no aspect on a score sheet for level of the frame.

Hi Dave,
I don't take any notice of what people tell me with regard to the plough running wing down and long top link. But it amazes me how many people take the book settings as gospel.
I agree with you if it looks right then go for it.

 

[kverneland es 80]

i see this man is leaving vintage

 

[Timo@hattonfarms]

Got the plough on today, first match on Saturday no time for practicing so who knows what will happen

 

[Ley253]

Got the plough on today, first match on Saturday no time for practicing so who knows what will happen

Good luck Tim, will be in Devon myself.If your at Uttoxeter or Lichfield, I will see you there. Did Leominster Sunday, not up to speed as yet, but the temp did not help. Plough is ok, operator needs a new memory! Oh and glasses that dont steam up would be a help!