Bucket Hooks

[HUCKthe1]

I wanted to show my bucket hooks I just welded on today. I had to set them at a 45 because the top of my bucket was not that wide and from others suggestion. I also welded one on the back which makes for quick single chain hookups. All three will come in handy in using my bucket. Already used them for pulling my old boiler out of the basement. Sure saved my wife's and my back.

 

[patrick_g]

Huck, Nice looking weld!

I am going to do the same but out of consideration for concentrated stress I will weld some "tabling" down first, at least a doubler and weld the hooks on the doubler (or tripler or...)

Pat

 

[Sandlot]

Looks clean Huck, nice job!

 

[3RRL]

Yeah,
Nice clean job and great looking welds.

 

[Egon]

Nice.

 

[HUCKthe1]

I was going to put a base plate under each of them but first did not have the room and after looking closer the lip of the bucket where I welded them is really like channel. I am so close to the outside I figure there is more support there too. if I do by chance tear it up the good news is I have my machine now to fix it. It is so great having a welder around the house!

 

[heymack]

I agree with the others, nice looking job.

 

[patrick_g]

I was going to put a base plate under each of them but first did not have the room and after looking closer the lip of the bucket where I welded them is really like channel. I am so close to the outside I figure there is more support there too. if I do by chance tear it up the good news is I have my machine now to fix it. It is so great having a welder around the house!

Did I forget to mention that I tend to over engineer things? When in doubt, I make it stronger. Odds are that you will not have a problem unless you really abuse the hooks.

Pat

 

[hill]

Fine Looking Job!!

 

[TwinWillows]

Nice clean looking welding & alignment job. I like the one in the back middle. I might have to do that to my bucket. I have hooks on my bucket & also on my pallet forks. They are super handy & let the machine do the lifting..

Did you get your weld on hooks locally or mail order?