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dfkrug · 05-02-2008, 08:53 PM

OK, now the installation of the teeth onto the shanks. For b/h bkts, I
like the cutting edge on top. I have seen the other way, too. The second
photo shows how I tack welded them on, close to where they are normally
crimped into a dimple in the shank. I decided to do it this way cuz the
crimped teeth are more likely to be a bit loose and I have had some fall off
ripper shanks. Getting crimped teeth off can be more of a struggle than
cutting my 2 welds with a grinder. I don't expect I will wear mine out,
however.

05-02-2008, 08:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
dfkrug Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,366	Re: Bucket dentistry: better teeth for b/h & FEL bkts OK, now the installation of the teeth onto the shanks. For b/h bkts, I like the cutting edge on top. I have seen the other way, too. The second photo shows how I tack welded them on, close to where they are normally crimped into a dimple in the shank. I decided to do it this way cuz the crimped teeth are more likely to be a bit loose and I have had some fall off ripper shanks. Getting crimped teeth off can be more of a struggle than cutting my 2 welds with a grinder. I don't expect I will wear mine out, however. 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!)