Goat feeder

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Got a request for a special goat feeder that supports the round bale from chains - goats eat from under the bale. Design claims 10% hay savings.He requested no paint - my favorite Was supposed to be 16 sided with 16 supports. After bending it turns out his goats are too wide for that when pregnant.So he got a 16 sided feeder with 12 supports.It was harder to stand up and clamp together than I thought it would be - but oh well...4 hoops ready to go.Dirty, a little ugly, unpainted, perfect .  Delivered without chains installed (per request) and got paid - Yay!Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Nice work. I've kind of wanted one of these for a while, but I can't justify the cost.Everlast PA160-STH... and that's about it!
Reply:I hear you - The store bought ones, with the suspension chains are about $1100.Steel for this one is about $250 or so. Big savings.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:I would like to see it installed.  Thanks
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveI hear you - The store bought ones, with the suspension chains are about $1100.
Reply:Originally Posted by joshuabardwellThe other thing is, I probably don't have the patience or motivation to cut and weld all those pieces into the rings. I would want to do it with a ring roller, but I almost never actually need one of those, so I can't justify the purchase.What size/thickness stock did you use?
Reply:Originally Posted by CraboI would like to see it installed.  Thanks
Reply:Originally Posted by tackitGood job Dave. Looks nice.
Reply:Hold on one damn minute ! You cant do it that way !Ya gotta drop $4 grand on a table and clamps.Bubble gumTooth pixDuct tapeBlack glueGBMF hammerScrew gun --bad battery (see above)
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveThey look nicer painted
Reply:NICE DAVE!!!!!! Great job bud! I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Papalion would have wanted one for his goats. Nice job..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:The 2x3 tube in your iron rack, Potlatch?
Reply:Originally Posted by BurpeeHold on one damn minute ! You cant do it that way !Ya gotta drop $4 grand on a table and clamps.
Reply:Nice job.  I need to get one of those buffalo feeders.  Maybe it will attract buffalo to the yard and scare away the deer."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Originally Posted by OldendumNice job.  I need to get one of those buffalo feeders.  Maybe it will attract buffalo to the yard and scare away the deer.
Reply:Did you use a bender Dave, or heat the area and bend it right on the table?TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveHe requested no paint - my favorite
Reply:Originally Posted by Drf255Did you use a bender Dave, or heat the area and bend it right on the table?
Reply:It's looking great. Nice Miller in the background.PlasmaCam CNC cutterLathe and Band SawClamps
Reply:thats a nice looking feeder I bet ther would be a few ranchers here in Montana that would be interested in something like that would you be willing in giving me more info on the build you can email me with any pictures thank you in [email protected]
Reply:Not sure what you would want that is not already listed. But what may seem obvious to me, may not necessarily be.I just looked at the original factory pic and went from there.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.