Homebrew Grill Guard

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valleydweller1

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Hi all,

I recently broke out the grill on my BX2230 with a log that fell from the FEL. I have ordered the replacement parts for the grill, and have decided that a grill guard is in order. I would buy one, but they're expensive and I'd rather weld up my own.

Does anyone have any thoughts/experiences/pictures of what they've done or seen done with grill guards?
 
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Here's one I made from what I had on hand.
 

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Second pic of lower part.

Don't pay no attention to the impromptu spacer. I'll correct the close tolerances later.

ron
 

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#5  
Ron,

Thanks for the pics. I had planned on using flat plate for the bottom, but I like your use of the angle with the shackle. What are the dimensions of your parts? I have some 1/4"x2 1/2" bar for the uprights and some 1/4" wall 1 1/2" diameter tubing for the crossbars.
 
   / Homebrew Grill Guard #6  
I think the bar is 1/2 x 2 and the angle at the bottom is 3x3x3/8"

It's what I had on hand. I haven't tested it yet, but hope it is strong enough to protect the grill.

Ron
 
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#8  
Brown,

That looks like a good unit. In truth I just want to get some more time on my welder. It's new, you see...
 
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Ron,
How did you manage to get those nice bends on that ½" steel? Did you have to heat it? Use a press or a brake?
 
   / Homebrew Grill Guard #10  
Ok I wish I had a press brake. I drool over those, but at $5K for a cheapy one, I use the old stand by oxy acetelene rosebud with the iron in a vise.

I've done enough iron stuff to try to learn to control the runout. I made the bends, checking with a square to get them close, and let the runout show up on the legs.

Then I cut the legs to length so it would look nice and square.

Still pondering whether to fab a big "R" to put on the cross piece to personalize my tractor......................

HAve fun,
ron
 

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