Welding Up Needle Eye

Part Time Pete · Jun 11, 2018

I noticed one of the needle eyes on my 315 is pretty well worn. Is this something I can just weld up?
Thanks
Pete

DeltaRed · Jun 11, 2018

Yep,fill it up with brass. BTDT!

4520BW · Jun 11, 2018

I run plastic twine and have to braze mine up every other year. Be nice if they come with a ceramic insert!

Part Time Pete · Jun 11, 2018

Thanks guys - as deep as the groove is, you would think it would have an effect on tying

MSS3020 · Jun 11, 2018

braze ur up.. Also fyi a round chainsaw file works great to get in there and smoothe the braze in the hole once filled..

David from Kansas · Jun 11, 2018

JD used a replaceable steel roller.

flying belgian · Jun 11, 2018

No it will not affect tying but where the problem comes up is--your knot tying the twine balls together won't go through and you will get broken bales when baler changes balls.

Part Time Pete · Jun 13, 2018

I brazed it up and filed it - ran 300 through it yesterday with no problems
Thanks again

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