A job for Click Bond

[4shorts]

One thing about a good forum and that is the ability to learn from others and in this case and project I owe a big thank you to Dragoneggs. Mark told me about this product and actually is a representative for the company called Click Bond.

After I installed Land Prides Third Function Kit on the BX I noticed that the two hoses going down the FEL rails needed to be secured. I didn't want to drill out the FEL rails, Don't want to use tie raps to tie the hoses up so I did the Click Bond install.

I can tell you guys, I'm hooked. This stuff is pure magic. Scuffed off a little paint, mixed up the epoxy and stuck the Click Bond threaded anchors on in place. It's unreal the hold that stuff has. If Dragoneggs see's this he might be able to tell us just how much hold it has but in an hour of putting it on I couldn't tear it off.

Now I did go the extra mile and prime the Click Bond mounts which by the way are actually Stainless Steel. After I primed them I painted them. I also made a few brackets out of 1/8th X 1" flat bar and bent them so that there's no way the hoses could be pinched after the install. I also added some edge trim to the brackets so they wouldn't scratch the paint. I also added two nylon locking nuts and stainless washers to complete the project.

I thought some of you might find it interesting to see who this stuff works so here's a few photos'.

 

[4shorts]

Some more photo's.

 

[davrow]

Paul, it's bad enough that you can make stuff that looks so good, but you make it look so easy, too! Another great job.

Although, I didn't see any mention of machining bushings for the click bond threaded bolts - are you really allowing your hoses to actually rub against threads? In a mere few decades they might abrade significantly!

 

[4shorts]

Paul, it's bad enough that you can make stuff that looks so good, but you make it look so easy, too! Another great job.

Although, I didn't see any mention of machining bushings for the click bond threaded bolts - are you really allowing your hoses to actually rub against threads? In a mere few decades they might abrade significantly!

Thanks. I doubt the threads will be an issue. I did consider placing a little clear fuel line over the threads but figured it was overkill. The two hoses got protective sleeveing on each of them plus the hoses can't move in the clamps but if there's an issue I promise to let you know

 

[srs]

There you go Paul, using "wifeys" file folders again-ha. Stanley

 

[4shorts]

There you go Paul, using "wifeys" file folders again-ha. Stanley

:laughing: ya and don't you say anything either :laughing:

 

[jel1988]

Most creative use for a file folder I've seen, neat little fastener too.

 

[4shorts]

Most creative use for a file folder I've seen, neat little fastener too.

They are the most important tool in the shop. Just don't tell wifey that I'm using them, she's always wondered why she goes through so many :laughing:

 

[lhansman]

Thanks for posting this Paul. I need to run a couple of additional hoses on my L45 and did not want to drill and tap the backhoe boom and this is a great alternative. Sometimes there is an advantage of waiting a while before charging into another project.

We had a lovely spring like day yesterday but is snowing and blowing as if we were in your neck of the woods today. I guess I'll have to throw the snow blade on one more time this winter. I have taken the blower off because I needed the hoe and I am not putting the blower on again this winter - I hope!

All the best and please keep posting. I am envious of your skill and multi-faceted abilities and I still learn something from each of your posts and that makes every one of them worthwhile.

Lauren

 

[Teikas Dad]

Very nice job! Looks better than anything the factory does.

 

[4shorts]

Thanks for posting this Paul. I need to run a couple of additional hoses on my L45 and did not want to drill and tap the backhoe boom and this is a great alternative. Sometimes there is an advantage of waiting a while before charging into another project.

We had a lovely spring like day yesterday but is snowing and blowing as if we were in your neck of the woods today. I guess I'll have to throw the snow blade on one more time this winter. I have taken the blower off because I needed the hoe and I am not putting the blower on again this winter - I hope!

All the best and please keep posting. I am envious of your skill and multi-faceted abilities and I still learn something from each of your posts and that makes every one of them worthwhile.

Lauren

Thank you Lauren for commenting. Yes that Click Bond product is fantastic. It's a whole new way of doing things for me now. I feel it puts things up to a higher level of quality. It sure worked well for this application. Thank you for your kind words on my work but with this Click Bond stuff it could make anyone look good :laughing:
Really happy to hear your enjoying my posts.
We had snow this morning that I had to push but tomorrow we are in for 20mm of rain and 120 k winds. Crazy weather my friend.

Very nice job! Looks better than anything the factory does.

Thanks. Glad you liked it :thumbsup:

 

[dragoneggs]

Looking great Paul! Viewing your pics from my iPhone as I sit on an airplane, so I'm not sure if you used the 1.25in base or 2in base studs but if you are wondering about strength it really depends on if you bonded to the paint or bare metal. On bare metal using the smaller stud of the two you can expect to exceed 1000lb easily. Otherwise you are at the mercy of the paint. On quality paint jobs and a little scuffing, 300+ lb is not unreasonable to obtain.

Another great little application for Click Bond. I am glad you are enjoying using them. It can get a little addicting. Thanks for sharing!

 

[4shorts]

Looking great Paul! Viewing your pics from my iPhone as I sit on an airplane, so I'm not sure if you used the 1.25in base or 2in base studs but if you are wondering about strength it really depends on if you bonded to the paint or bare metal. On bare metal using the smaller stud of the two you can expect to exceed 1000lb easily. Otherwise you are at the mercy of the paint. On quality paint jobs and a little scuffing, 300+ lb is not unreasonable to obtain.

Another great little application for Click Bond. I am glad you are enjoying using them. It can get a little addicting. Thanks for sharing!

Well my friend for this Click Bond mod I used the two 2" base studs on the FEL and one 1" on the left side of the ROPS. Last evening I made a dolly for the OEM bucket and mounted a new led flash light on the ROPS stud.

This Click Bond product opened up a whole new way of doing things. Hope you had a pleasant flight. Man you sure get around.

 

[WaxMan]

Now before you get all offended I have always left you great praise for the Mods you do, I just don't get this one.
Why mess up your Rops? The stud system is ok, but really? for a flashlight your never going to use and when you do finally need it, the rechargeable battery will be dead. Unless you take it apart and charge it every week. Or wire it up so it's always charging, but I would bet you have to unplug it after charging, either way it's going to be a pain in the *** You have flood lights all over that tractor why do you need to bolt a flashlight to it.

Why not just get a Surefire or something that takes a 10 year shelf life battery and just put it in one of your two side tool boxes. If you ever need it. It's there and ready to go.
Why fool with that large plastic knob to take it on and off, besides I see one of two things happening, the knob loosing up and falling off or you crushing the plastic handle that you drilled a hole though trying to keep it tight. What happen to the rubber quick straps you use for your snow shovel? I think that would work better then a quick stud epoxied to the side of the Rops. You did a good job with the quick studs on the fel to hold the hoses but that flashlight?

 

[davrow]

. You did a good job with the quick studs on the fel to hold the hoses but that flashlight?

But WaxMan, he still some Click Bonds left...he needs to use them for something! <grin>

 

[dragoneggs]

Now before you get all offended I have always left you great praise for the Mods you do, I just don't get this one.
Why mess up your Rops? The stud system is ok, but really? for a flashlight your never going to use and when you do finally need it, the rechargeable battery will be dead. Unless you take it apart and charge it every week. Or wire it up so it's always charging, but I would bet you have to unplug it after charging, either way it's going to be a pain in the *** You have flood lights all over that tractor why do you need to bolt a flashlight to it.

Why not just get a Surefire or something that takes a 10 year shelf life battery and just put it in one of your two side tool boxes. If you ever need it. It's there and ready to go.
Why fool with that large plastic knob to take it on and off, besides I see one of two things happening, the knob loosing up and falling off or you crushing the plastic handle that you drilled a hole though trying to keep it tight. What happen to the rubber quick straps you use for your snow shovel? I think that would work better then a quick stud epoxied to the side of the Rops. You did a good job with the quick studs on the fel to hold the hoses but that flashlight?

I believe that light to be extremely bright and thus useful and I totally get the need to have a powerful portable light that you can direct specifically at a target. A lanyard on the knob should quell any issue with losing it.

 

[murphy1244]

I like the FEL job too

 

[dragoneggs]

Now before you get all offended I have always left you great praise for the Mods you do, I just don't get this one.
Why mess up your Rops? The stud system is ok, but really? for a flashlight your never going to use and when you do finally need it, the rechargeable battery will be dead. Unless you take it apart and charge it every week. Or wire it up so it's always charging, but I would bet you have to unplug it after charging, either way it's going to be a pain in the *** You have flood lights all over that tractor why do you need to bolt a flashlight to it.

Why not just get a Surefire or something that takes a 10 year shelf life battery and just put it in one of your two side tool boxes. If you ever need it. It's there and ready to go.
Why fool with that large plastic knob to take it on and off, besides I see one of two things happening, the knob loosing up and falling off or you crushing the plastic handle that you drilled a hole though trying to keep it tight. What happen to the rubber quick straps you use for your snow shovel? I think that would work better then a quick stud epoxied to the side of the Rops. You did a good job with the quick studs on the fel to hold the hoses but that flashlight?

Hey Wax, I'm rereading your post and I don't get it. You say, 'why mess up your ROPS?'. How did he mess up his ROPS? He did not remove the OEM paint as I understand it... and the Click Bond studs are removable if you know what you are doing. The beauty is that one does not have to drill any holes or weld and alter metallurgical properties to install these studs so the substrate does not get structurally compromised. The Air Force, Navy, Boeing, Lockheed and many others with much more at stake than a tractor guy, have blessed this method and process. And yes... if you have flown on an aircraft most likely you were at the mercy of these little parts. Just curious as to what is your issue... the choice of flashlight???

 

[WaxMan]

I don't think the bolt on (rechargeable) flashlight attached to the ROPS was a good install, practical or needed. Do you? That is my opinion. Paul lets me know his opinion on my work. I usually hold my thoughts and should, but lately he has made some comments to me so I'm going to speak my mind when I see something I don't like of his. Shouldn't have to be that way but that is the way it is.

I also said in the post I like what he did with the Click Bond on the fel. To me that was a good use for the Click bond product. I like a lot of the work Paul does, and say so, many times, more then most here on TBN but it can't be all fluff, all the time.

I shouldn't have said he messed up the Rops, I didn't know you could remove it without painting. It's better then welding it on thats for sure. No issue at all with the Click Bond system.
Are you going to mount a flashlight on you Rops the same way ?
Again, nice neat job he did on the FEL hose mounts:thumbsup:

 

[Kernopelli]

Your work is incredible. Every time I see a post of yours, it reminds me of what a "Jackleg" I am. I have to ask though, why go through this process and expense? I understand not wanting to drill the lift arms but why not weld a couple of studs to them instead? Welding would require a little touch-up paint and the bracket but you did that anyway. The pic looks like an extensive kit and I can't imagine it was cheap (maybe it is ??). Just wondering what the advantage is in this application?