I realize you've probably already finished your project but I just wanted to add my 2 cents. I used these plans and beefed up the plates a little. The only thing I didn't like was the cylinder mounting. If I did it again, I would turn the cylinder end for end so the hose connection is at the...
Just retired last July and plan to start cutting some of my trees to build a post and beam barn. I built a band sawmill a couple years ago and can't wait to start making lots of sawdust.
I have a 1949 Ford 8N and 2005 Kubota L5030.