Jd grill tool

Lindsey Raddatz · Oct 5, 2015

Need to sraighten out a grill screen on a
50...not sure I want to spend the $40+
bucks on a grill tool for one time use.
Anyone got a set they would sell cheaper
or allow me to rent/use? Am around
central MN area.

Mike Aylward · Oct 5, 2015

I had the same reservations as you about the tool and it's price. I did break down and buy one. I was glad I did as it works great. You won't be sorry. Mike

GreenBlood · Oct 5, 2015

New grille is $42 ea

Lindsey Raddatz · Oct 5, 2015

Am making a lamp using the nose cowl so want to keep the old screens for their aged appearance just need to straighten. Am a Moline guy so th is is a one time use for such a tool for me.

Galen Houk · Oct 5, 2015

I have them and am in Hutchinson, Mn.

Bob Harvey · Oct 5, 2015

You could easily make a hardwood unit that would work (at least I could in my wood shop). HTH

fixerupper · Oct 5, 2015

Yes, you can make it out of hardwood easily. I made mine to straighten the grille screens on a 4650 but they work on a 630 too.

Mark-Ia · Oct 6, 2015

A 1/2" steel rod with another welded to it perpendicular to make a handle works good. That's how I straightened them 30 years ago in a dealership.

Ray · Oct 6, 2015

I took an old broom handle cut pieces about 6 inches long and shaped them into different angles to fit the screens. I've fixed lots of screens over the years.

Mike M · Oct 6, 2015

I made my own years ago out of cherry wood. They worked pretty good.

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