Cat 330 Bucket reheel

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Started this today out at the pit.Then rain came in.1/2" Hardox 500 heel. Attached Images
Reply:To be continued???GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Originally Posted by GravelTo be continued???
Reply:Hey Billy, is that a direct replacement heel? Or did you have it bent? And if so, what is the easiest way to make sure it will fit? I'm asking because I might get to do one of these at the end of the year. Kinda starting research now, and I think the machine is a Deere. As always, keep them pics coming. Oh, and maybe you can post up a couple of pics of your bad a$$ F550!!!"Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Stick man I had this bent.I used to hold cardboard on the cheek hand trace the radius with a marker.I bought this 2 weeks ago for 85 bucks.Then just transfer to cardboard to give to my steel supplier.I lay this inside the bucket floor.Have only used it twice.Imo if you have time do demo then make a template of what you need I think,this method is most accurate. Attached Images
Reply:Nice repair, I always did like doing buckets.Question, where did you get the flexible curve, it's a slick looking rig. As for the cardboard I use that method too but when you're trying to trace an inside curve it takes a few go 'rounds untill you have a usable, good fitting template.......Mike
Reply:Company out my way,called Genalco they are a wear parts supplier  for earthmoving equipment.
Reply:Originally Posted by admsweldingStarted this today out at the pit.Then rain came in.1/2" Hardox 500 heel.
Reply:Ok i dont know anything about this kind of stuff but for getting the pattern onto cardboard ...could you not just hold card along the side ( hanging over the back of the bucket) and just trace the shape of it? why does it have to be the inside? Just wonderingMiller thunderbolt 250Decastar 135ERecovering tool-o-holic ESAB OAI have been interested or involved in Electrical, Fire Alarm, Auto, Marine, Welding, Electronics ETC to name a just a few. So YES you can own too many tools.
Reply:Usually the bucket has wear strips/hardfacing on the outside which if you make a template off that wouldn't be any good as the size would be wrong as well when you get plate bent, either broke or rolled, it's the inside of the piece that the template is checked against because it is almost always the inside of the curve that's up when being formed. Adam, you concur....somewhat :-) ?.....Mike
Reply:Originally Posted by mrmikeyUsually the bucket has wear strips/hardfacing on the outside which if you make a template off that wouldn't be any good as the size would be wrong as well when you get plate bent, either broke or rolled, it's the inside of the piece that the template is checked against because it is almost always the inside of the curve that's up when being formed. Adam, you concur....somewhat :-) ?.....Mike
Reply:do you have a model or part number for that? I bet that works slicker than $h!t...Thanks ToddMiller trailblazer302Millerxmt304millermatic 200lincoln squarwavelincoln SA250lincoln SAE400Climax BB5000
Reply:Originally Posted by ttweld05do you have a model or part number for that? I bet that works slicker than $h!t...Thanks Todd
Reply:Im jumping on one of those, I do 2-3 buckets a year. Seems like it would be a big time saver.
Reply:here is a link for one from trick tools.http://www.trick-tools.com/37_inch_C...3#.U4PjovldUtsMike
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Reply:Mine is 59"That is a good price on the 107" one.
Reply:More pics was back out there today.Ran out of 4"x1" AR wearbar Gotta get more in morning to finish.Headed into one of the rock trucks next VolvoA35.Just had a 5'x10'x3/4"thk  plate of AR500 delivered out there today.Thats it on the ground on the left in the last pic. Attached Images
Reply:Your a busy man ...and for that you can be thankful Beats being brokeBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:Originally Posted by killdozerd11Your a busy man ...and for that you can be thankful Beats being broke
Reply:Man if that ain't no joke ...Teenagers = Bottomless Pit  Backed my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:Nice work Billy! I have three, too! You are not $hit'n, they cost a lot of $$$. But worth EVERY penny! Keep the job pics comin, this is like an online welding course for me!!!"Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Originally Posted by killdozerd11Man if that ain't no joke ...Teenagers = Bottomless Pit
Reply:Here are last of the pics finished this up yesterday.Built out the cutter between shanks.Added some ar to the outer cutter between shanks,R/R the lower cheek wear skirts.I guess that what you would call them not sure.Chime in if you know what they call those pc,s.Before anyone asks why the new ones are hanging out below the floor and wearbars,that is what the owner/operator of this 330 wanted.Those pc,s ar AR500 3/4"thk I burned up in the field. Attached ImagesLast edited by admswelding; 05-30-2014 at 10:19 PM.
Reply:Duplicate post.Last edited by Gravel; 05-30-2014 at 10:08 PM.Reason: Duplicate.GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.How big of a bucket is that? Looks like it would take a 330 to use it. I don't think i would even attach it to a 325.Really nice work, man!GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Looks like a fun project. Well done. I miss welding heavy equipment from my saw mill days on the 988 loaders and the forks for the Le Tourneau Log loader's.GalenMiller TrailBlazer 302 EFIThermal Dynamics 252i w/WeldCraft WP 9F tig torch and foot controlThermal Dynamics Pak 52Millermatic 250 w/Spoolmate 30aLincoln SA-200 gas driven welder from grandfatherBlacksmith shop
Reply:Real nice clean work Billy!!!"Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Originally Posted by GravelHow big of a bucket is that? Looks like it would take a 330 to use it. I don't think i would even attach it to a 325.Really nice work, man!
Reply:Nice clean rebuild. I also never understood why guys like the side wear plates so low. Again nice work. I think you should get some finders feefor the plug on the template tool. I went on line and going to buy one myself.
Reply:Buckets back they split the front cutter finally.Few pics it,s 48" also  I stated earlier was a 42" my bad..Just barly fit in my 350 ub.Those new extreme duty leaf springs I put in got a work out.It,s in the shop now will post more pics of progress if you guys are interested?Getting a 2"thk x48" Hardox Hi tuff edge with MTG Shanks 5 of them. Attached ImagesLast edited by admswelding; 10-19-2014 at 07:27 PM.
Reply:I like seeing pics of the work you do and the destruction the operators do to these machines. Keep 'em coming.GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Originally Posted by GravelI like seeing pics of the work you do and the destruction the operators do to these machines. Keep 'em coming.
Reply:Keep the pics and info coming Billy!!!"Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Done here the pics guys been busy sorry not sooner.Bucket was done wed.night 10pm. Attached Images