em14
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Re: DWG- em14
You are correct about that ....
You are correct about that ....
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JRP
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Well, I tried a DXF but TBN booted it out. Must be a graphics picture type file.
If you want one email me. I'll try to reply with it.
If you want one email me. I'll try to reply with it.
JRP
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I picked up the pieces yesterday. I had them build four pieces or two sets. The set up time is the same and each additional set takes only six bends or a few minutes more time.
The total for 3/8" x 3 1/2" material and for bending was $51, or about $25 per set. Labor for all was $35 or one hour. It is a good shop.
I will drill the holes. Harbor freight has a 9/16" - 1" silver and deming drill set for $18. I got one for use with my drill press and they look great.
The total for 3/8" x 3 1/2" material and for bending was $51, or about $25 per set. Labor for all was $35 or one hour. It is a good shop.
I will drill the holes. Harbor freight has a 9/16" - 1" silver and deming drill set for $18. I got one for use with my drill press and they look great.
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gerard
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Sounds like you have a great idea going, I assume you're going to replace the existing "arms" of your implements with the ones you just had bent? Most of my implements have a third "arm" that extends to the top of the A frame. (The piece that is in the way of the top hook of the quick hitch). Do you plan on cutting this out with a torch and re welding in some way that it doesn't interfere with the quick hitch hook?
JRP
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Not sure. I made these to add to a boom pole and a big 3pt forks attachment. I think I will be able to drill them, mount the pins, tack on a spacer to keep the lower pin spacing correct, then weld the assembly to the implement.
I also have a 700 pound cast iron elevator? weight that I want to make into a rear counterweight.
There has been a lot of discussion about counter weight vs loaded tires for FEL. I had a brain fart: A rear counter weight actually reduces the load on the front axle because the rear tires act as a fulcrum. The results in less weight/wear on the front axle. Loaded tires adds weight to the rear, but the weght being carried by the front axle is same as if tires were not loaded. More wear on front axle.
This is important to me because one failure that I am aware of on a Kubota M6800 involved too much weight on front due to loader operation. It should be 60% rear, 40% front.
I also have a 700 pound cast iron elevator? weight that I want to make into a rear counterweight.
There has been a lot of discussion about counter weight vs loaded tires for FEL. I had a brain fart: A rear counter weight actually reduces the load on the front axle because the rear tires act as a fulcrum. The results in less weight/wear on the front axle. Loaded tires adds weight to the rear, but the weght being carried by the front axle is same as if tires were not loaded. More wear on front axle.
This is important to me because one failure that I am aware of on a Kubota M6800 involved too much weight on front due to loader operation. It should be 60% rear, 40% front.