3 point Grapple

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New to the forum, been on looking around for awhile now. I thought I would share a little welding project I recently finished, I am not a pro welder, but enjoy fabrication and welding very much. The hub is 5/16" and the arms are 1/4" "MCE is my company name" Attached Images
Reply:Dude! That is a thing of beauty! Did you cut it with a plasma or water jet?Thermal arc 211iCk flex-loc 150 & 130Clamps, saws & grindersHarbor freight 80 amp inverter
Reply:That pretty much makes everything I've ever built look like cobbled together junk. Real nice work pilot.
Reply:I'm certainly impressed!  Please give us a look at the engineering.  Welcome aboard, indeed.Last edited by storeman; 07-27-2014 at 10:17 PM.30+ yrs Army Infantry & Field Artillery, 25 yrs agoMiller 350LX Tig Runner TA 210, spool gunLincoln 250/250 IdealArcESAB PCM 500i PlasmaKazoo 30"  vert BSKazoo 9x16 horiz BSClausing 12x24 lathe20T Air Press
Reply:Nicely executed!  Welcome.
Reply:Welcome. Very cool claw. I look forward to to future build projects.
Reply:Very nice!Now, show us what it will do to a car! GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Very nice work I like itBacked 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:looks like a pro build to me but that attachment bolt does look on the light side.i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Nice Work!!!Qualified & experienced at welding scrap metal
Reply:Indeed a top notch job!As far as the 3/8 or 1/2" chain, looking at the tractor in the photo, it would appear to be plenty!
Reply:That might be one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Lincoln WeldanPower AC/DCSmith Oxy/Propane SetupVarious cheap - quality tools..  ;-)
Reply:Originally Posted by tackitVery nice job on the build but I don't understand the hinge and cylinder pins being what looks to be around 1" to 3/4" but the grapple's attaching chain bolt only being what looks to be 3/8 or 1/2", it looks to be a bit light,  but I's ain't no expert on such things.  I think it would look more robust with a larger bolt even if it didn't need one..
Reply:Great work akpilot and welcome to the forum. MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Very nice. I want to build something like this to move small trees and brush like 1". I was thinking about useing a cylinder to turn it some so i could bunch up several small trees at one time to tow to a ditch.
Reply:Smart design with the jaw stops for opening and closing. It's clear a lot of thought and planning went into it. I just wonder if that tractor can handle all that weight so far back! Lincoln Precision Tig 185Lincoln Power Mig 256Hypertherm PM 45Everlast 140STSmith O/A
Reply:That's a fine build! Well executed and designed.Old tools, trajan band saw, grizzly, delta,lincoln
Reply:Originally Posted by manningSmart design with the jaw stops for opening and closing. It's clear a lot of thought and planning went into it. I just wonder if that tractor can handle all that weight so far back!
Reply:Originally Posted by Austin BennettDude! That is a thing of beauty! Did you cut it with a plasma or water jet?
Reply:Nice work!  How do you decide where to put the holes on the face? Is it engineering or just drawn out?  just curious for my future projects ...thank you
Reply:Originally Posted by kguit34Nice work!  How do you decide where to put the holes on the face? Is it engineering or just drawn out?  just curious for my future projects ...thank you
Reply:Thanks for the post .  A great looking build.
Reply:Excellent build.  Well done!!As a guy that cuts a lot of Firewood and pulls logs out of the woods that grapple I know is worth it's weight in gold.Some Blue , Some Red & Some GreyProverbs 16:2-3.2 "All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. 3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."