Todays shop time.

[Big Barn]

I spent the better part of the weekend building a set of ramps (steel and wood) for my dump trailer. They will be only used for equipment under 7000#.

Seven feet long and 10.25 inches wide. I used 3" channel, 1.5"X1.5"x.25" angle iron, and 2x8 pressure treated boards.

I didn't have cheap or easy access to any aluminum so had to use what I had.

 

[Gordon Gould]

Very nice BB. Wouldn't expect less. How are you holding the planks from scooting down hill when you start to load and what spacing is the angle at under those planks. Thanks

gg

 

[Big Barn]

Thanks,gg.
The angle iron spacing is only 16"OC as my reasoning was with a narrow 10" overall width the 3" channel would be carrying almost the entire load.

I made "receivers" with a 1.5" gap on the back of the trailer. 1/2"x3" flat bar on edge. The same material for the standoffs.

 

[Ritothebull]

Built a set of log tongs out of 1'' rebar and some parts from an old harrow I had laying around.

 

[daugen]

Built a set of log tongs out of 1'' rebar and some parts from an old harrow I had laying around.

that's a very impressive home made version of the one I have hanging on a rack in my barn.
Nice job!
what is the capacity, jar opening?

 

[dragoneggs]

Thanks,gg.
The angle iron spacing is only 16"OC as my reasoning was with a narrow 10" overall width the 3" channel would be carrying almost the entire load.

I made "receivers" with a 1.5" gap on the back of the trailer. 1/2"x3" flat bar on edge. The same material for the standoffs.

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Nice job! Those will outlast a few generations. Last pic clears it up for me. :thumbsup:

 

[Ritothebull]

that's a very impressive home made version of the one I have hanging on a rack in my barn.
Nice job!
what is the capacity, jar opening?

Thanks, their about 26''capacity, only thing I could find locally was some overpriced imported tongs so I made these.

 

[Big Barn]

I made my own medicine ball rebounder. The homeowner ones available were flimsy and noisy. The commercial ones were also flimsy and noisy but way more money.

I made mine mobile and integrated Olympic plate weight storage. It's infinitely adjustable 45°-65°.





It provides an incredibly fun workout.

 

[dragoneggs]

I made my own medicine ball rebounder. The homeowner ones available were flimsy and noisy. The commercial ones were also flimsy and noisy but way more money.

I made mine mobile and integrated Olympic plate weight storage. It's infinitely adjustable 45ｰ-65ｰ.

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It provides an incredibly fun workout.

That's brilliant. Looks like it is ready for market! :thumbsup:

 

[Budweiser John]

Suggesting a UTV might be a labor saving investment for the farm and being shot down by accounting and procurement (AKA spouse) I retreated to the shop and a few days later came up with the following wood cutting, landscaping, homestead maintenance creature comfort.
Carry all for my NH TC45 tractor.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I spent the better part of the weekend building a set of ramps (steel and wood) for my dump trailer. They will be only used for equipment under 7000#.

Seven feet long and 10.25 inches wide. I used 3" channel, 1.5"X1.5"x.25" angle iron, and 2x8 pressure treated boards.

I didn't have cheap or easy access to any aluminum so had to use what I had.

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The look extremely heavy to handle but very capable of handling a very heavy piece of equipment. I sure hope you have some help to put them on and off so you don't damage your back and end up like me.

 

[Wakey]

Suggesting a UTV might be a labor saving investment for the farm and being shot down

Oh ****, crushed dreams! That carryall is awesome though.

 

[Big Barn]

The look extremely heavy to handle but very capable of handling a very heavy piece of equipment. I sure hope you have some help to put them on and off so you don't damage your back and end up like me.

They're 90 pounds apiece, Gary. Easy enough to hurt yourself not being careful. I'll keep a lookout for some used aluminum to make another set.

 

[Big Barn]

The front plastic fenders on my NH telehandler (purchased new in 2008) are toast. Between UV deterioration and the fenders "catching" on full turn/extreme axle oscillations this is what they looked like:



New Holland wanted close to $2000 for a new set, so I decided to try bending up a pair using .09 (approximately 11 gauge) aluminum checker plate I had left over from a previous project.

They turned out good enough for a couple of hours work. What really annoyed me was when I removed the originals I realized either the factory or the dealer had installed them on the incorrect sides (left and right). The barely noticeable 1" offset probably contributed to their early demise.



I'll have to pick up more aluminum to replace the two rear fenders.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

A few days ago, my wife came to me with a drawing and dimensions (that she made) of a little book case and asked me if I could make it for her. SO, I got some scrap boards off the end of the sawmill and headed to the wood shop,

and put this together,

At least, that's how far along I am... She says when it's ready, she wants to do the final sanding and put the polly on. SO, who am I to argue with that??? lol

SR

 

[dragoneggs]

The front plastic fenders on my NH telehandler (purchased new in 2008) are toast. Between UV deterioration and the fenders "catching" on full turn/extreme axle oscillations this is what they looked like:

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New Holland wanted close to $2000 for a new set, so I decided to try bending up a pair using .09 (approximately 11 gauge) aluminum checker plate I had left over from a previous project.

They turned out good enough for a couple of hours work. What really annoyed me was when I removed the originals I realized either the factory or the dealer had installed them on the incorrect sides (left and right). The barely noticeable 1" offset probably contributed to their early demise.

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I'll have to pick up more aluminum to replace the two rear fenders.

I suppose going back to dealer on a 10 year old screw up is not going to get you far. DIYers looking good though!

 

[Oldpath05]

The front plastic fenders on my NH telehandler (purchased new in 2008) are toast. Between UV deterioration and the fenders "catching" on full turn/extreme axle oscillations this is what they looked like:

View attachment 555489

New Holland wanted close to $2000 for a new set, so I decided to try bending up a pair using .09 (approximately 11 gauge) aluminum checker plate I had left over from a previous project.

They turned out good enough for a couple of hours work. What really annoyed me was when I removed the originals I realized either the factory or the dealer had installed them on the incorrect sides (left and right). The barely noticeable 1" offset probably contributed to their early demise.

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I'll have to pick up more aluminum to replace the two rear fenders.

Your replacement fenders look a lot better and should last longer.

 

[hawkeye08]

I overheard my wife talking to one of our daughters (lives ~200 miles away) and saying we'll see them Friday night.. oops, Papa was supposed to have some wooden cars ready to assemble next time we visited.. grandkids might have forgotten, but on the chance that they didn't, spent some shop time cutting some blocks, drilling axle holes, sanding the sharp corners off and then drilling and fitting the holes for the "peoples" to sit. Nothing fancy, but they love playing with them. Painting them this summer when camping is on the schedule..

 

[Big Barn]

I overheard my wife talking to one of our daughters (lives ~200 miles away) and saying we'll see them Friday night.. oops, Papa was supposed to have some wooden cars ready to assemble next time we visited.. grandkids might have forgotten, but on the chance that they didn't, spent some shop time cutting some blocks, drilling axle holes, sanding the sharp corners off and then drilling and fitting the holes for the "peoples" to sit. Nothing fancy, but they love playing with them. Painting them this summer when camping is on the schedule..

The grandkids will love'em!!

 

[Threepoint]

Your replacement fenders look a lot better and should last longer.

+1. Very well done!