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Old 03-25-2009, 12:31 AM   #33 (permalink)
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Default Re: Custom hydraulic backhoe thumb

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Originally Posted by 3RRL View Post
How is everything holding up? Are the function and use as designed working just as you thought?
It has worked so well that I used the same approach (and same valve) on
my 4-in-1 bucket. Notice that there are very few added hoses....I just
hate to snag hoses.

As for wear and breakdown....lets just say that I am glad I went to 1 inch
pins (I used 3/4" in my prototype). Many times I grab a rock and it breaks
in half, due to the pressure and the sharp hard "rock share" thumb tip I
used.

Thx, Rob!
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