Completed A New Project

[GIJOE]

Here is some pictures of a set of forks I built for my FEL. The frame is built out of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/4" square tube 3-1/2" x 3/8" flat bar and 1" rod. The quick attach plates were ordered on line already made and welded onto the frame. The forks came off of a Bob Cat SS. These were too short and replaced for a longer set and were given to me. Enjoy!

Joe

 

[tglass]

Do you have a stop to keep the forks from sliding sideways. Mine kept moving without some weight on them. Drilled a hole and welded a nut& bent a bolt to prevent this. Other question is where the fork meets the upright. Had to beef mine up quite a bit to keep them from bending at that point, but other than my nit picking, they look great. Sure save on the back.

 

[rdbrumfield]

Those look great Joe.

 

[Huskerplowboy]

Man, I either need to get my new shop built, or stop looking at TBN... I think every day I see another project I want to work on.

Nice job on the forks, I really ought to get a set for my 2320 before we have to move again!

 

[joes_427_vette]

Nice job on the forks, I really ought to get a set for my 2320 before we have to move again![/QUOTE]


The forks look good. I also built a set for my TC 55. Alot cheaper than orig. equipment and just as functional.
Husker;
Quit moving and start pounding nails on a new shop. We want to see more projects !

 

[Ductape]

May I ask where you got the SS plates? And the price? I was looking for some just recently when I changed my bucket over........ all I could seem to find was the large one piece unit. I ended up just making my own.

 

[GIJOE]

Do you have a stop to keep the forks from sliding sideways. Mine kept moving without some weight on them. Drilled a hole and welded a nut& bent a bolt to prevent this. Other question is where the fork meets the upright. Had to beef mine up quite a bit to keep them from bending at that point, but other than my nit picking, they look great. Sure save on the back.

No I didn't think about the forks sliding around when unloaded. If I have a problem with that, I'll come up with a fix for that later. Thanks for the heads up on the uprights. In these two pictures, if you look closely, the two 3-1/2" x 3/8" flat bar tabs are cut longer and welded to the side of the square tubing. Hopefully that will be strong enough. I'll keep an eye on it though.

Joe

 

[GIJOE]

May I ask where you got the SS plates? And the price? I was looking for some just recently when I changed my bucket over........ all I could seem to find was the large one piece unit. I ended up just making my own.

Click on this link, Skid Steer Q/A Adapters scroll about half way down, and on the right side of the page you will see the SS mounting plates. They come attached or unattached. I bought the unattached version for $42.00 ea. plus shipping. To order you have to call the 850 area code number listed under the picture. Great service and fast shipping. Hope this helps.

 

[Ductape]

Excellent ! Thank you.

 

[mjncad]

Great job of fabrication GIJoe.