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[Grader Blades](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/grader-blades) - [Gravel](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/gravel) - [Snow Plow Blades](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/snow-plow-blades) - [Sharq Edges System](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/sharq-edges-system) - [Snow and Ice](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/snow-and-ice) - [Humor](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/humor) - [Curb Guards](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/curb-guards) - [Insider](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/insider) - [Blue Steel](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/blue-steel) [![Dull Blade of the Week - Snow Plow Peppers Bystanders](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/eb_logo_final_standard_socialmeta-Jan-22-2024-09-27-37-1813-PM.png)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/dull-blade-of-the-week-snow-plow-peppers-bystanders) ### [Dull Blade of the Week - Snow Plow Peppers Bystanders](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/dull-blade-of-the-week-snow-plow-peppers-bystanders) Oct 02, 2017 Brian Hunter We know driving a snow plow is no cake walk, but even if you have mastered the art, it doesn't mean you have to be a jerk about it! To his credit, maybe this guy couldn't see what was coming, but if he could...well then you sir, are definitely our dull blade of the week. This brings a whole new definition to snow showers! More Heavy Equipment Fails Looking for a few more laughs? Check out... [![Dull Blade of the Week - Loader WINS](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/eb_logo_final_standard_socialmeta-Jan-22-2024-09-27-37-1813-PM.png)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/dull-blade-of-the-week-loader-wins) ### [Dull Blade of the Week - Loader WINS](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/dull-blade-of-the-week-loader-wins) Sep 19, 2017 Brian Hunter This week we are featuring those who took risks and actually won! Put the heavy machinery fails aside because these guys deserve the spotlight this week. Every once in awhile you see somebody do something really cool with their equipment, even if it isn't the safest idea they've had. Shout out to those guys. Look Ma! I Can Do a Handstand via GIPHY Think about the training process for this... [![Dull Blade of the Week - Forklift Follies](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/eb_logo_final_standard_socialmeta-Jan-22-2024-09-27-37-1813-PM.png)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/dull-blade-of-the-week-forklift-follies) ### [Dull Blade of the Week - Forklift Follies](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/dull-blade-of-the-week-forklift-follies) Sep 14, 2017 Brian Hunter If you are looking for forklift fails, we have them for you! And of course a few other heavy equipment follies. So this week, our award goes to all of these dull blades. Please, for everyone's sake, know what you are doing before you get behind the wheel of your equipment. Or don't, and end up in next week's article. Your choice really. And if you are looking for more heavy machinery... [![Dull Blade of the Week - Heavy Machinery Fails](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/dull_blade_of_the_week-3.png)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/dull-blade-of-the-week-heavy-machinery-fails) ### [Dull Blade of the Week - Heavy Machinery Fails](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/dull-blade-of-the-week-heavy-machinery-fails) Aug 25, 2017 Brian Hunter If you are around heavy machinery often, you understand there are plenty of intelligent people around you, but every once in awhile you find yourself a dull blade. Sometimes even the intelligent ones make themselves look like a dull blade. So, what do we qualify as a dull blade? Dull Blade noun 1. not the brightest of the bunch 2. someone who, for a split second, forgets everything they know... [![Replacement Scarifier Bits and Boards for Graders](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/eb_logo_final_standard_socialmeta-Jan-22-2024-09-27-37-1813-PM.png)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/replacement-scarifier-bits-and-boards-for-graders) ### [Replacement Scarifier Bits and Boards for Graders](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/replacement-scarifier-bits-and-boards-for-graders) Aug 23, 2017 Brian Hunter We don't believe in carrying low quality parts that are going to shatter on you within your first couple weeks of use. When it comes to grading bit systems, we keep a large quantity of only the highest quality boards and carbide bits. We have Cat style, Kennametal style, Sandvik style, and Universal asphalt zippers. These scarifier systems are most commonly used on motor grader moldboards, but... [![Have a Minute? Check Out These Heavy Machinery Operator Fails!](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/heavy_equip_fail-3.png)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/have-a-minute-check-out-these-heavy-machinery-operator-fails) ### [Have a Minute? Check Out These Heavy Machinery Operator Fails!](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/have-a-minute-check-out-these-heavy-machinery-operator-fails) Aug 15, 2017 Brian Hunter If you have a few minutes, need a laugh, or just want to see some heavy machinery fails, you're gonna want to see this video. Either these guys have never operated heavy equipment before or they're drunk. We'll let you be the judge of that. Also, check out more heavy machinery fails here! Make sure this doesn't happen to you! Don't be a bonehead; take your time and do the job right.... [![Make Only One Call to Find All of Your Heavy Equipment Wear Parts](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Make_One_Call-3.png)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/make-only-one-call-to-find-all-of-your-heavy-equipment-wear-parts) ### [Make Only One Call to Find All of Your Heavy Equipment Wear Parts](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/make-only-one-call-to-find-all-of-your-heavy-equipment-wear-parts) Aug 10, 2017 Brian Hunter It can be frustrating locating the right parts for your machine. It can also be a pain in the ass getting a fair price out of some of the heavy machinery dealers. At Equipment Blades, we take a different approach. We carry a huge variety of cutting edges for all types of machines, any make, and any model, all at a fair price. Cutting edges are our specialty and we take pride in delivering the... [![We Have Your Heavy Equipment Parts On Hand, It's What Makes Us Different](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Blades_on_Hand-Jan-22-2024-09-27-33-9914-PM.png)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/we-have-your-heavy-equipment-parts-on-hand-its-what-makes-us-different) ### [We Have Your Heavy Equipment Parts On Hand, It's What Makes Us Different](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/we-have-your-heavy-equipment-parts-on-hand-its-what-makes-us-different) Aug 07, 2017 Brian Hunter We get it, when you need to replace a part, you don't have time to wait. Your operation doesn't run until you fix your equipment. We know you need heavy equipment parts as soon as something wears out; that is why we keep our warehouse fully stock and your supply needs on hand. From Plow Blades to Bucket Teeth Whether you need to stock up on snow plow blades for the upcoming winter or you need... [![Don't End Up Like These Guys!](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/don_t_end_up_like_these_guys-3.png)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/dont-end-up-like-these-guys) ### [Don't End Up Like These Guys!](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/dont-end-up-like-these-guys) Jul 31, 2017 Brian Hunter Take a break, relax, put your feet up. Laugh at the these heavy equipment operators that obviously have no clue what they are doing. We're not sure it could get any worse for them. Yikes. Looks like he might not collect a pay check this week. Clean up on aisle...where aisle 2 used to be! Richard are you in there? Up you go! Hope you can re-order that piece. That's one way to leave a trail... [![Why You Should Discuss Operating Technique for Each Grader Blade (Cutting Edge) Before Hitting the Road](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Operating_Technique-3.png)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/why-you-should-discuss-operating-technique-for-each-grader-blade-cutting-edge-before-hitting-the-road) ### [Why You Should Discuss Operating Technique for Each Grader Blade (Cutting Edge) Before Hitting the Road](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/why-you-should-discuss-operating-technique-for-each-grader-blade-cutting-edge-before-hitting-the-road) Jun 29, 2017 Brian Hunter Each grader cutting edge is designed to perform better for different jobs and different conditions. Sometimes one blade can't do everything you want it to, but most of the blade's performance depends on the operator's technique. Learn why you should study how to operate your set of grader blade cutting edges before you hit the road. The Success of a Grader Cutting Edge is 99% Operator Technique ... 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