Backhoe Project Photo

[Glenn1]

First I want to thank everyone for the info on attaching photographs. Apparently the file size was to large.

I ordered the drawings from Cadplans.com and the kit from Metkit Corporation. The kit included all tubing, brackets, bushings, pins, manifold, hoses, cylinders and even the seat. The material was well packaged and appears to be cut on exact size. Happy so far. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[MikePA]

<font color="blue"> First I want to thank everyone for the info on attaching photographs. </font>
Lesson 2 of attaching photographs is to post one message with an attached photograph then simply reply to that message and attach subsequent photos and not start a new message for every photo. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[MikePA]

Rear photo

 

[MikePA]

Right side

 

[Yankee]

Great project. I'll be interested in following it. I'm glad to hear that the kit quality is good as I've looked into them myself.

 

[Glenn1]

I have been welding for thirty years and have seen a lot of fabricated steel. I was very impressed with the quality and workmanship. I just hope I can say the same thing about my part when the unit is completed.

 

[mrcaptainbob]

Lookin' good so far, Glenn1! May I recommend a point about the pins and bearings? Do what you can to make them greasable. Center and cross drill with zerks or purchase something already made. I used the bronze/graphite 'permamnently lubed' bearings and they're binding pretty bad. In fact, the pin at the boom-to-frame joint apparently locked up and caused the pin to wear on the upper and lower holes in the steel instead. Trying to figure out how to easily repair this hiccup....

 

[Glenn1]

The plans call for grease fittings and grinding a path for grease around the center of each bushing.

I sounds like you built the same machine, are you satisfied with the power and operation?

Did you have any other problems?

 

[Dscrew]

How much was the steel kit?

 

[Glenn1]

The metal kit was $822.00. Go to www.metkit.com for all pricing. They are very helpful with questions and problems. Give them a call.