Crop Roller Crimper Build. Buffalo System.

This is my attempt to build a crop roller crimper. This will be used to terminate grasses and vegetation prior to planting a food plot for deer and turkey.
Welders:
Lincoln handy mig
Primeweld ct520d
Bearings:
PGN - UCP208-24 Pillow Block Mounted Ball Bearing 1-1/2" Bore Self Aligning Cast (4 PCS) www.amazon.com/dp/B07QMGH461/...
Metal was sourced from my local scrap yard.
Total cost estimate: $300

[@coloradowellness8534]

I really liked this build! What welding setup do you have? Where'd you source those bearings and bearing housings? New to fabbing and looking to build my own crimper 👌🏽 thanks for posting this 🙏🏼

[@DustySmalls]

I'll update the description with details.

[@coloradowellness8534]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@stevebrown6793]

Liked It , how far apart are the cutting blades thinking of put mine at a angle wonder if it would make much difference ? Mine will only be as wide as the 4 wheeler .

[@DustySmalls]

I spaced them evenly. They were ab 6" apart. That's good enough to get a good crimp. I also drilled a hole and added water weight to it. Almost cuts the grass in half.

[@stevebrown6793]

@@DustySmalls Thank you

[@jessebuchanan2625]

What size pipe did you use?

[@DustySmalls]

I think its 2' x 7'

[@Jared-Brubaker]

I see it’s for sale on FB Market place

[@DustySmalls]

Yup, we are selling our house. Check that video out.

[@Jared-Brubaker]

Cool how is your corn doing?

[@Jared-Brubaker]

I’m thinking of trying this system next year

[@DustySmalls]

@@Jared-Brubaker doing good. But the weeds could have been taller before I crimped.