No welder, no torch, no anvil, NO PROBLEM

[lakngulf]

Well, it was a bit of a problem but I needed a two inch ball attachment for my box blade and looked for options based on the equipment and materials I had available.

So, I used
(1) an old piece of flat iron
(2) a Saws All with metal saw to cut it the right length (an amazing tool)
(3) iron and pipe on my trailer to pry the iron piece into correct shape
(4) a two inch ball unit that got bent during this episode
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/trailers-transportation/159210-too-much-slope.html
(5) a drill with an expensive bit

Here's what I got. Nothing fancy but it works.

 

[oldballs]

:thumbsup:Who said that "Necessity is the Mother of Invention"? Or how about "Invention breeds success". Being a non-welder, I've been there....but still wish that I could weld. I've got so darn many tools now that are rarely used, I'm not going to start buying/learning welding.

 

[Craig Clayton]

I have welding toys etc. But to support you I would have done the same as you did. I would have choosen to bolt it on the reason being , it is easily unbolted.
I do not like grinding off welded brackets.
But if you are going to play with blades and such electric welding is needed as they do get stress cracks

Craig Clayton

 

[kansas john deere]

Hey if it works I say congrats.

 

[pat32rf]

The true test of anything is wheither it works!

 

[lakngulf]

The true test of anything is wheither it works!

It does work. I did not think the metal edge on the box blade was enough to keep the hitch in place. The piece of flat iron gives it some stability and great support.