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[k0ua]

In addition to above, when you drill the holes in the bucket sides, drill them towards the front of the slot on the toothbar, then you can loosen them a little, pull the tooth bar forward and flip it into the bucket so you can backdrag smooth.

I learned this just a few hours AFTER my dealer drilled mine (towards the rear).

David

30 minutes with my welder , grinder,flap disk (to blend with) and a drill bit, and we could fix you right up. If you had a shot of spray paint, no one would ever know

James K0UA

 

[MossflowerWoods]

Weld them shut and drill some new ones!:laughing:

30 minutes with my welder , grinder,flap disk (to blend with) and a drill bit, and we could fix you right up. If you had a shot of spray paint, no one would ever know

James K0UA

Yes guys,

A welder IS on my list... Someday I WILL get one...

I PROMISE!


David

 

[k0ua]

David welding holes shut with a stick welder does take some practice. Best not be the first job you tackle right out of the box.. Holes are easy to make in metal with a stick welder, but it takes a little finesse to weld them shut. Not bad mind you but just not the first time you strike an arc. I sure wish you lived just down the road, I would like to help you with a lot of these type of things, but dang it you live so far away!

James K0UA

 

[MossflowerWoods]

I sure wish you lived just down the road, I would like to help you with a lot of these type of things, but dang it you live so far away!

James K0UA

We need to find you a transfer to DC area!!

Tractor Parties at my place when you do!

Be well,
David

PS - CJONE, sorry for hijacking your thread sir!

 

[IslandTractor]

Yes guys,

A welder IS on my list... Someday I WILL get one...

I PROMISE!


David

Even the $100 flux core machine at HF would do a fine job. A propane torch and brazing rod would be acceptable. Heck, even JB Weld would do it!

 

[IslandTractor]

David welding holes shut with a stick welder does take some practice. Best not be the first job you tackle right out of the box.. Holes are easy to make in metal with a stick welder, but it takes a little finesse to weld them shut. Not bad mind you but just not the first time you strike an arc. I sure wish you lived just down the road, I would like to help you with a lot of these type of things, but dang it you live so far away!

James K0UA

It wouldn't be hard if you stuck a thick piece of copper or brass behind the hole. Then use a very small rod to fill the hole and remove the backing material. I have a thick copper heat sink from HF that is designed for this sort of thing. I do agree that trying to fill just an empty hole in thin gauge metal is not for novices but with a backing plate of nonweldable material it shouldn't be tough.

 

[MossflowerWoods]

Even the $100 flux core machine at HF would do a fine job. A propane torch and brazing rod would be acceptable. Heck, even JB Weld would do it!

IT,

Honestly it is SOOOO far down my list of projects right now that I will likely be a mediocre welder by the time I get to it...

I don't have a honey do list, I have a honey
doooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooox8
list.

David

 

[IslandTractor]

IT,

Honestly it is SOOOO far down my list of projects right now that I will likely be a mediocre welder by the time I get to it...

I don't have a honey do list, I have a honey
doooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooox8
list.

David

Been there and still doing that.

 

[CJONE]

We need to find you a transfer to DC area!!

Tractor Parties at my place when you do!

Be well,
David

PS - CJONE, sorry for hijacking your thread sir!

No problem at all!! I will make the same offer to anyone who is close by as far as welding. I have a mig, stick machine and torches. CJ