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dfkrug · 02-08-2007, 03:36 PM

Eddie, it is very true that you must be very carefull when
putting any plain strap in length-wise compression, as you
found out. Your industrial tractor's curl force is HUGE.
My longest link does experience significant compression, but
I tested it to see if it could take it, fully prepared to have to
strengthen it. So far, so good.

Let's see more of your pix!

02-08-2007, 03:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
dfkrug Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,405	Re: another backhoe mechanical thumb, fixed or articulated Eddie, it is very true that you must be very carefull when putting any plain strap in length-wise compression, as you found out. Your industrial tractor's curl force is HUGE. My longest link does experience significant compression, but I tested it to see if it could take it, fully prepared to have to strengthen it. So far, so good. Let's see more of your pix! __________________ See my TBN projects at: http://mysite.verizon.net/resyfcgt/ Kubota B21 rebuild 1 cy FEL bucket custom b/h thumb custom b/h subframe Diesel fuel dispenser Bucket dentistry custom hydraulic b/h thumb adapting a 4-in-1 bkt to my Kioti JD 4300 rebuild (new!)