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- June 19, 2013 at 1:41 am #79937
near horse
ParticipantI wanted to build a couple of extra knives for my #9 mower and I’ve got plenty of sickle sections and a couple of knife heads but can’t find anyone near me who still carries predrilled knifeback (essentially 1/4″ x 3/4″ flat steel with holes punched at 2 1/16″ spacings). Anyone have a source? My parts guys say itif they can find it, it’s going to likely come from the maker ….. Komex(?) and shipping won’t be cheap.
June 20, 2013 at 6:20 pm #79953Donn Hewes
KeymasterI get knife backs from Master equipment in Ohio. 330-695-2603 Donn
June 25, 2013 at 1:22 pm #80056ParticipantThanks Donn. I ended up buying 2 knives with sections bolted on them (minus heads) from Sickle Service in Nebraska for less than any of my local providers could get me plain knife back for. Should have thought of Master Equip.
June 27, 2013 at 5:05 am #80074KeymasterI think it is funny how cheap the complete knifes are considering how much the parts cost. I can buy a 6′ knife for about $75, That is a small discount. The ball head is over 30. The knife sections and bolts is about 40 and the knife back is over $10. The ones you buy have rivets and they must be able to put them together fast!
June 27, 2013 at 9:01 am #80088ParticipantDonn – I agree unless they’re getting a deal on sections, bolts and knifeback for volume purchase.
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