First off... this was a simple and easy thing to build (ok really super simple compared to the rest of the stuff on TBN 
) I wanted to build the step for a while that may protect the HST filter (a little).
I get on and off from the right side more than I should... the FEL joystick was a little in the way so I cut it down 8" and although it's harder to feather it, I'm used to it and like it. I had spare bolts and some scrape steel that I used, IIRC, 3" angle that was 3/8" (?) thick.
I used the holes in the FEL loader mount to bolt a 6" piece that was flush with the bottom. Then used a longer piece (?) that I notched and bent to bolt up to another hole in the FEL frame at an angle. Once the two pieces were bolted I clamped and welded it only on the topside, I used AC-6011 1/8" @ 135.
I liked how it doesn't flex, I plan to trim off or round off the edges but wanted to use it for a while as is. I would notch the step back if I were to do it again (see the last photo).
) I wanted to build the step for a while that may protect the HST filter (a little). I get on and off from the right side more than I should... the FEL joystick was a little in the way so I cut it down 8" and although it's harder to feather it, I'm used to it and like it. I had spare bolts and some scrape steel that I used, IIRC, 3" angle that was 3/8" (?) thick.
I used the holes in the FEL loader mount to bolt a 6" piece that was flush with the bottom. Then used a longer piece (?) that I notched and bent to bolt up to another hole in the FEL frame at an angle. Once the two pieces were bolted I clamped and welded it only on the topside, I used AC-6011 1/8" @ 135.
I liked how it doesn't flex, I plan to trim off or round off the edges but wanted to use it for a while as is. I would notch the step back if I were to do it again (see the last photo).
