I Build "UGLY"

[crash325]

I sure do admire all you folks the build and paint some really nice things.

Most of the time when I build something, its a needed item. Or I figure that it will need more work and I'll make it pretty later.

Also most of the time whatever I build its out of whatever scrap metal that is on hand.

More Ugly later if you can stand it.

 

[dmccarty]

Those things ain't ugly.

You should see my "well house." :confused2:

Later,
Dan

 

[radioman]

nothing is ugly when its useful! :thumbsup: looking good!

I am intrigued by your extra long tooth for your BH bucket. can you tell me a bit more about it and what do you use it for?

 

[crash325]

nothing is ugly when its useful! :thumbsup: looking good!

I am intrigued by your extra long tooth for your BH bucket. can you tell me a bit more about it and what do you use it for?

Hi
That is what I call a pickle fork digger. It's used for trenching out for water pipes, root breaking and rock pulling. Goes on with 2. 1/2" bolts in 2 or 3 minutes.

Mine is made of 3/16"X3" "C" channel, reinforced with 1/2" steel, old spring and 2 R/R spikes at the bottom. It works fine as is, but plan on a sharp edge on 1 side and an angled plate neat the top to move dirt off to 1 side. Have also cut a shovel down to 3" for cleaning out trench. It has worked well for me.

 

[bigtiller]

The ugly ones want to dance too. :thumbsup:

 

[Bobby R]

When you hook it up to your tractor and start using it and it works just the way you wanted it to, it automatically becomes beautiful! Nice work!

 

[leblaken]

If it works, it ain't ugly.

 

[sandman2234]

Ugly is fine, but remember if you decide to build a dump trailer, I already have the "Ugly dump trailer" name copyrighted...



David from jax

 

[Western]

Crash, you have 2 choices the way I see it, Some paint that matches your tractor, or just put a grocery bag over it
If it was "too purdy", you may not enjoy using it as much!

If the stuff works, I say roll with it.

 

[sailorman]

Something ( only thing ) I learned in architecture school ( did not graduate in that field ) : Form follows function . Translation : If it does what it supposed to, it looks like its supposed to . If all else fails, apply the bar rule, drink 'till she' s cute !!

 

[Ken]

Jim have a Brother. College Professor now retired. Have teased him all of his life that he was educated above his brain level.
He is always trying new ideas but seldom used enough materal for strength.
One of the last was a trencher using spikes welded to a car rim to dig a water line and a lawn mower motor and frame to hold the wheel. The first rock caused a spiting of spikes toward where he was holding the frame.
But the area where you live the fence lines was always interesting catcus limbs and what ever was handy to keep the cows in or out.
Looks like good usuable stuff you have. No need for paint the dry air metal doesn't rust.
ken

 

[crash325]

Ugly is fine, but remember if you decide to build a dump trailer, I already have the "Ugly dump trailer" name copyrighted...



David from jax

David why did you do that. Maybe for a small fee I can use your copyrighted name. :laughing:

If all else fails, apply the bar rule, drink 'till she' s cute !! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

You may have noticed in some of my pictures, there is a grocery bag. Way cheaper than paint. :laughing::thumbsup:

 

[crash325]

This thread was intended to be fun. And to give those of us that don't build picture perfect a chance to show our projects.

Sure glad to see you folks enjoying it.

 

[johnk]

If it works don't fix it..........Functionality is the name of the game............

 

[Mace Canute]

Jeeze! I need new glasses! I first thought you had said "I'm butt ugly!" Had to look twice...

 

[bullbreaker]

Crash:How has that racing steering wheel set up on top link worked for you ? :thumbsup:
Looks like you get more leverage from it.

Boone

 

[czechsonofagun]

The roller - is it an old water heater?

 

[crash325]

The roller - is it an old water heater?

The roller pictured was made from an old steam generator. I made one for a neighbor to pull with his lawn tractor and it was made from a 20 gal. hot water tank. Also made him a little drag for the tractor.