This one came in front cutter split in two spots.There ripping shot rock with it at the pit I work for.it,s off a LinkBelt 460.Pic of the old cutting off some preheat.Pic of how thick the new cutter is. Attached Images
Reply:2-1/2" thick...WOW how much preheat does that need and what kind of amperage.Miller 180SDLincoln weld pak 180Hobart 250ciMill Lathe
Reply:Nice work! Did you buy that edge pre beveled?
Reply:I bring it up to about 375 -400deg.Amps 350 Ultracore-71A85 wire 1/16"dia.75/25 gas.Running off my Dimension 652 in shop.S-32 feeder.
Reply:Yup hardox edge 1600 bucks.
Reply:60"edge 16"deep.here pic of underside Attached Images
Reply:Nice thats the way to go. I was looking into buying a edge from cat with the shanks already welded on. Thinking it will Save quite a bit of time and labor cost. Price is pretty steep though. They want 2800 i believe . 58". Still waiting on approval. Its a backup bucket.