Weld on bucket teeth
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How much of the hardness do you think you lost by welding it? I know when it comes to using AR500 for targets welding really weakens it so most say not to weld it. If I had the means I would make weld on shanks to use standard teeth for a backhoe/ excavator. They are easy to get and are very durable.
The teeth I have bought for the ripper shanks for my grading scraper are welded on the back where they mount to the shank but the tooth face looks ground, not cut. As far as welding yours onto your bucket, I think I wouldn't without knowing how long they would last. Otherwise you could be cutting them off.
Most likely your bucket has a hardened edge of some sort that you will also take the hardness out of where you weld it. If it has one that's bolt on I would think I would make something to replicate that. You may realize that you want one or two more (or less teeth).
The teeth I have bought for the ripper shanks for my grading scraper are welded on the back where they mount to the shank but the tooth face looks ground, not cut. As far as welding yours onto your bucket, I think I wouldn't without knowing how long they would last. Otherwise you could be cutting them off.
Most likely your bucket has a hardened edge of some sort that you will also take the hardness out of where you weld it. If it has one that's bolt on I would think I would make something to replicate that. You may realize that you want one or two more (or less teeth).
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Take a close look at the photo.
Those are replaceable ESCO teeth, with weld on shanks. The ESCO seem much better and durable than CAT teeth. (Like on my excavator.) They were welded with the same rod that welds Sub hulls, done by a pro, not me. ( I "weld" lawn mowers etc. with 6011 or 7014.) The cutting edge is a Kubota cutting edge for the HD bucket, not mild steel, but Its is not AR400 or AR500 hard.
