Where to get A-Frame Struts?

[OlderToday]

Does anyone know where I can buy a pair of cat 1 A-Frame struts as shown in the attached .jpg? Exact size does not matter other then they fit my BX24 3 point hitch. No paint/primer required, just bent correctly and with lift and top link pin holes. BTW, is A-frame strut the correct name for these?

PS: Cheap $$ is good...the other cheap, not so good

 

[PILOON]

I'd go to a blacksmith or welding shop.

That is an equipment part basically just 2 lengths of 1/2" X 2" flats bent at correct locations with a couple of drilled holes.

Any small shop could make that in about 1/2 hr.

 

[OlderToday]

I'd go to a blacksmith or welding shop.

Yep, but "custom" work normally means $$$. I was hoping to find someone pumping these out in a production mode and might have them in stock.

 

[ninefinger]

Go to Agri Supply - Where we have Something for Everyone for your Farm Shop & Home I believe they have them for around $40.

 

[DieselPower]

I doubt they would cost much to make. If you have a vice, hacksaw and a drill you can make them yourself. Cut to length, mark and drill your holes and then clamp in a vice and bend away. Besides, it's alway's a good reason to buy more tools. If you have measurements I could make them for you. A couple bucks and shipping is all I would need. It's only about 3 minutes of work and a piece of scrap iron.

 

[mjncad]

If you feel like helping the economy out of recession, go to your nearest Bush Hog dealer and order a set.

 

[bx24]

Here is the exact link at Agri-Supply

A-FRAME ASSEMBLY. - Agri Supply

 

[6011Artist]

Ag Supply has them.

I built a set for a friends box blade. After you figure your time & material, I would buy a prefab set that has also been hardened. I thought it to be a 30 min job too and I do have a 12 ton press, but had to heat the flat bar to bend in my press. I did use 3 X 3/8 flat bar to build them really heavy duty.

 

[schmism]

Ill have to dig up the artical i have about building a press brake fixture for your shop press to bend up to 1/4" flat stock.

would be perfect for this kind of DIY project.

 

[bobodu]

Buy???
What's that mean? Never heard of "buy".
The one I made for my box blade cost less than four bucks and a bit of O/A. If it had been winter when I made it,I would have just heated the steel up in my shop stove.

 

[OlderToday]

Buy???
What's that mean? Never heard of "buy".
The one I made for my box blade cost less than four bucks and a bit of O/A. If it had been winter when I made it,I would have just heated the steel up in my shop stove.

Well bobodu...I was going to bend some struts using just my teeth and the 'ol guns, but my wife informed me of the going rate of dental work should I slip during the process of such (smart woman), not that I would ever slip.

But, since I don't have much of a shop, just a cold garage, a small stick welder and a plasma cutter, it might be cheaper for me to just buy the finished product.

The agri supply parts look like they might work. I'll check into it and make sure the price is for two struts.

 

[OlderToday]

The search is over...I found a fabrication shop here in Ohio (Ballard Fabrication's Store - Business & Industrial) that sold me a pair made out of 3/8" x 2" for about half the price of buying "replacement" struts. Struts came today and look like they'll be just about perfect for my BX24 project. I originally saw Ballard's 3 point stuff for small tractors on eBay and decided he might just be willing to sell some of his raw components. Funny thing how cold steel will get when UPS leaves it on your front porch in sub-freezing temps for several hours.

 

[bobodu]

Funny thing how cold steel will get when UPS leaves it on your front porch in sub-freezing temps for several hours.

We don't really need to get into specifics but....Don't stick your tongue on it....!!!!
Or fwagpowes or sweendowrs or caw umpers........

 

[ninefinger]

We don't really need to get into specifics but....Don't stick your tongue on it....!!!!
Or fwagpowes or sweendowrs or caw umpers........

Thank you, I had just taken a drink of tea and now I have it all over the key board and my nose is dripping. After today I needed a good laugh.