Rebuilt chipper

[allmark]

I just got done going thru my chipper. here are a couple pics. A lot of years left in it now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxspq-N_X7M

 

[PUClimber]

Very nice work on the rebuild. It looks like a brand new machine.

 

[ipkyss]

That looks better than some factory rebuilds I have seen. Nice work.

 

[Kman]

Nice job Mark! Did you sandblast the unit in preperation for paint? I see you added the newer winch mount/fairlead did you buy it from Bandit(Biers?)or fab it yourself?

 

[allmark]

Sand blaasted and epoxy primer. The winch was added about 5 years ago...it was from bandit...yes...biers

 

[brendonv]

How long does something like that take?

 

[allmark]

Sandblast paint weld 120 hours for 1 guy and I didnt keep track of mine.

 

[RDMOTT]

Beautiful job - looks like you even replaced all eighty or so warning labels. What did you do internally?

 

[allmark]

Cut out and replaced the steel where the cutter bar adjustment is;new fenders and feed table,flushed the fins on the radiator and made the beams protecting it removable so its easier to keep clean;installed removable vice welded or replaced other cracks; all safety equipment replaced new feed bar,knives;filters,etc. Motor is fine so just maintenance.

 

[fastlil1]

Just curious, what did it cost to replace the warning labels?

 

[allmark]

I think it was $200. I bought them 2 years ago and just got to do the project.

 

[RDMOTT]

Removable beams? Awesome idea. Really first rate job!

 

[cory]

Good winter project.

 

[Kman]

Mark what color yellow did you use? It looks better than that Cat yellow they came painted!! Actually I think it would be nice to see an equipment build/refurbish section on the 'Buzz! Once again AWESOME job Mark!

 

[rangerdanger]

Very nice!!!! Now all we need if to get ours redone. Same as your really, expect bigger. Great motor, not so great paint. Mind me asking the price to get it repainted/sand-blasted. We would really like to do this soon(maybe a father's day present to Dad) Thanks You can PM me if you would rather do that.

 

[allmark]

It was just under 5k total. Painter did an excellant job. The epoxy paint is expensive but not in the long run. it will keep it from rusting. I plan on keeping the chipper so long run its worth it.

 

[Norm_Hall]

Dude, phenomenal job!
Is that why it's called ALLMARK?

 

[Rocks_and_Trees]

Nice job! Looks brand new! Epoxy paint? Hmmmm, I'll have to look into that.

 

[TC]

Allmark, you havent rebuilt it! You've re-manufactured it!

Excellent job!

 

[MattyD]

That looks fantastic! Great job allmark. Your one heck of a mechanic I remember your stump grinder you put together.