Old brackets for an old bucket

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This lingered for a while, so progress pics are kind of spread among several cameras.  The original bucket was  too big, and pins were loose:Attachment 25419The replacement bucket needed the linkage pin brackets widened, and moved back about 5" closer to the boom mount.Attachment 25425The "new" bucket's boom mounting hole and ears were right, but just a touch wide; spacer washers were installed.Pins were fabed and fit "in-house" out of chrome rod:Attachment 25420An end stop being welded on new pin.Attachment 25421All stick work.Leaves room for one free MIG picture:Attachment 25422Stuck bolt being extracted from pin lock by welding a nut to the broken bolt.Last edited by denrep; 10-19-2010 at 11:37 PM.
Reply:I just made one of those bolt-in pin retainers recently.  Note to self-  Better remove bolt today, and glob a little anti sieze on the threads.  Thanks for joggin' my brainRecycled hyd. cyl. ram for new pin?"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:I don't put my foot that close to anyone's grinder.  You might end up with a severe pedicure.Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:jobs like that keeps you on your toes. a lot of variables to keep track off.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersamm ...Recycled hyd. cyl. ram for new pin?
Reply:Nice work though.I do alot of work for fellow farmers that buy buckets on ebay or at local farm auctions and then want then converted to fit their machine.Once word gets arounnd that your good at this you might be surprised just how much business you can bring in.TomCo-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.