Grapple

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#11  
Working with heavy old iron, no place for the average mig. This project was done utilizing the stick function of my Linc 210 mp. Did use a good quantity of 6014 and some 6011. There were a couple of hard spots in the curved bars, ate two porta band blades. Watched plenty of tube videos. Ted's my you tube grapple hero. Buying one wasn't really an option, as having a decent inventory of tools required makes a diy project like this viable. Also the cost of new steel now is insane. Lots of meat in those old implements.Good luck on your version. Pics are required.
 
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#12  
No paint yet but earning it痴 keep. 8CF17D3E-17D0-413F-90DE-21B77CD136CA.jpeg
 
   / Grapple #13  
For better pictures, hold your phone sideways when taking this kind of picture.

That is the Landscape Mode.
 
   / Grapple #14  
I love to seeing a DIY tool being put to work.
 
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#16  
Part of the reason I made it only 48”. Keep the digging forces in line with the loader arms. The 3/4” bottom tines are plenty stout for the job.
 

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