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dfkrug · 05-02-2008, 08:35 PM

First the welding. I used my 220V Miller Thunderbolt buzz box set at about
110A DC, and I used 1/8" 7018 rods. The important part is the shanks now
provide very strong corners to the bucket. I recommend removing the
bkt for welding, unless you are very good at out-of-position welding. I did
all of my welds horizontally, as I am not.

Also pictured is one of the ripper teeth I used...I bought a bunch from
AgriSupply for a bit less than $5 ea, including shipping from back East.
This one has a 0.42" thick cutting edge, which is definitely better than
the 0.32" I have on my box blade.

05-02-2008, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
dfkrug Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,366	Re: Bucket dentistry: better teeth for b/h & FEL bkts First the welding. I used my 220V Miller Thunderbolt buzz box set at about 110A DC, and I used 1/8" 7018 rods. The important part is the shanks now provide very strong corners to the bucket. I recommend removing the bkt for welding, unless you are very good at out-of-position welding. I did all of my welds horizontally, as I am not. Also pictured is one of the ripper teeth I used...I bought a bunch from AgriSupply for a bit less than $5 ea, including shipping from back East. This one has a 0.42" thick cutting edge, which is definitely better than the 0.32" I have on my box blade. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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!)