WILL IT WORK AFTER 16 YEARS!! Restoring a Shear Grab

[@jamesdinkage2907]

Getting a clean face on the pit could be a number of things.
As you mentioned, the grab typically wants to lift up when closing the blade due to the pressure. You could try tilting down a bit when it's cutting. I've heard wear on a loader can exaggerate the grab lifting up on closing.
Try sharpening the teeth with a file. You'd be surprised how good of an edge you can get compared to the grinder. It's more work with a file, but might help the teeth get and stay sharper for longer. Just be careful - one slip and you could do yourself damage.
As you mentioned, I think replacing the shorter tines will help. If there's too much of a gap it can put pressure on the teeth of the blade. As long as they're not worn and kept tight, it should help cutting to the bottom.
Hope you get it sussed. Silage looks a good tight crop in the pit.

[@creaghfarm3495]

Thanks James, I’ll try tilting the teeth downwards. I think the main problem is the play in the loader for leaving the bottom couple of inches

[@seanfinn2004]

Good restoration of shear grab. Does the job grand. A final touch up of blades with hand file 🤔 .Silage looks good.

[@creaghfarm3495]

Thanks Sean, I may give it a run of a hand file to see if it makes a difference

[@pjdoyle5105]

Great job there. Well worth it

[@creaghfarm3495]

Thanks pj, It’s a way better job than the tine grab