Grapple Opinions Revisited and my Swiss-Army-Knife Bucket

[Midniteoyl]

Nice MF! :thumbsup:

 

[NCMau]

Nice. What is that, a 4' sickle bar? Can you post up some details on that?

The detailed original thread was posted in another forum. The only difference is that the latest one is mounted on the bucket.
Sickle Bar Question Revisited - Yesterday's Tractor Co. (#869698)

 

[NCMau]

Just my opinion, but I'd like to see you work on your bead control a bit more.

you mean.... I won't get a job welding gas pipes? Shoot!!! I am well aware that my beads are not beauty contest material, but as ugly as they are, they haven't come loose yet. Anyway, when possible I always complement my welds with bolts. Just makes me feel better.

 

[Cord]

you mean.... I won't get a job welding gas pipes? Shoot!!! I am well aware that my beads are not beauty contest material, but as ugly as they are, they haven't come loose yet. Anyway, when possible I always complement my welds with bolts. Just makes me feel better.

Thanks for taking my constructive criticism with a light heart. I respect you for that. Couple of thoughts: could your rods be wet or are you not using a 7010 rod? Rods are surprisingly moisture sensitive and they will go bad if not stored in a sealed container. The 7010 is a more user friendly rod. A 7014 is even easier to use, but almost impossible to find.

 

[NCMau]

Thanks for taking my constructive criticism with a light heart. I respect you for that. Couple of thoughts: could your rods be wet or are you not using a 7010 rod? Rods are surprisingly moisture sensitive and they will go bad if not stored in a sealed container. The 7010 is a more user friendly rod. A 7014 is even easier to use, but almost impossible to find.

Thanks. I always appreciate constructive criticism. The only type rods I use is 6010. I inherited a box way back and that's all I have been using. They seem to be working okay for what I do. I guess there are not as moisture sensitive.
BTW my bead are not always ugly, actually sometimes are halfway decent. I guess that depends on the moon and my mental state.