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Hi all. I wanted a rasp bar for threshing tough clovers and wheats. I have been looking at the old Gleaner rotary combines for some time, and really would like to have one, just have'nt got that far yet. I really like their idea of having the ability to install reverse rasps on some of the bars. Thinking further, the conventional combines have left and right rasp bars, though for different reasons, they still accomplish a similar action with the crop material. So........ I called my friend Ron Kile http://www.kilemfg.com/ , <---shameless plug...d
and asked if he could help me out. Well, just in the nick of time, litterally as we will be in the field hopefully today and they showed up late last night, look what showed up via Fed-x.
The box.
A comparison shot of the bars.
The back side. Notice the super cool locating and anti twist raisement (is that a real word?) the pattern maker installed.
So I just could'nt wait to see one on the rotor and got a quick bite to eat then back to the shop for an install. Got one on and will install the rest this morning. I have 12 bars and will put them in a pattern that I feel is the best suited for the situation. 4 will go over the grates to start will and 8 between the center and rear concaves. Perfect fit.
Couple more views here real quick.
They look great. I think the concept is sound, but will soon find out. The fit and finish is outstanding. I'm looking forward to giving them a try and seeing if they either improve the tough threshing abilities of the red machine, or completely flop. I'll let ya know either way.
A bonus goodie showed up in the same box. Got the first pair of factory sharpened knives (wear blades) in the new cast style. Thanks Ron.
Thanks for looking.
The box.

A comparison shot of the bars.

The back side. Notice the super cool locating and anti twist raisement (is that a real word?) the pattern maker installed.

So I just could'nt wait to see one on the rotor and got a quick bite to eat then back to the shop for an install. Got one on and will install the rest this morning. I have 12 bars and will put them in a pattern that I feel is the best suited for the situation. 4 will go over the grates to start will and 8 between the center and rear concaves. Perfect fit.

Couple more views here real quick.



They look great. I think the concept is sound, but will soon find out. The fit and finish is outstanding. I'm looking forward to giving them a try and seeing if they either improve the tough threshing abilities of the red machine, or completely flop. I'll let ya know either way.
A bonus goodie showed up in the same box. Got the first pair of factory sharpened knives (wear blades) in the new cast style. Thanks Ron.

Thanks for looking.