Second project( tooth bar)

Mansker · 12-09-2004, 04:21 PM

I built this tooth bar out of 1/4 x 4" mild steel, I bought the teeth and adapters form Fabco, about $ 96.00 total.

Mansker · 12-09-2004, 04:24 PM

I had to drill a 3/8" hole and put a roll pin in to hold the teeth on but it worked well

Mansker · 12-09-2004, 04:26 PM

Here it's mounted and ready to go, even my dog thinks they can dig better then him. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Willman · 12-09-2004, 07:14 PM

Looks Good!
Did you purchase direct from Fabco?
What size are the teeth?
Did you have to put flat stock under the bucket?
Thats a great project to weld up!
Happy digging!

PILOON · 12-10-2004, 10:24 AM

My next project!

I have the Fabco catalogue and price list in front of me!
Planning to order any day now.
What part# are you using?
Looks like your spacing is about 6"? on what size bucket?

Also would the teeth not be better flipped to have hardened sides up? (maybe I'm ignorant on this topic)

MossRoad · 12-10-2004, 10:58 AM

Poor doggy [img]/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

Nice project.

JimR · 12-10-2004, 01:40 PM

Nice job you did there. I hope you don't do what I did with my toothbar by using such thin metal. I was popping large stones with mine and twisted it to shreds. I need to move up to 1/2 steel plate.

johnday · 12-10-2004, 02:04 PM

Excellent job! Did you use the predrilled holes for the wear edge? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

Mansker · 12-10-2004, 04:52 PM

I used the 8103c teeth and the D58499 adapters, you need to make sure the width of the slot on the adapters fits over the front of the bucket plus the thickness of the steel you used to weld them to. I don't have any rocks around here, just dirt and clay, it digs very fast, I lower the bucket to level and the teeth stick below the bucket 1 1/4". I just drive forward and within 12' to 15' the bucket is full. I'm not sure of the spacing between teeth, I just evened all 8 teeth out the same distance apart, it would depend on the bucket width and number of teeth you get.

lmiller · 12-10-2004, 05:14 PM

Looks Great!
Did you weld or bolt it to the bucket?
Do you have a link to Fabco?

At least the teeth match the dogs paintjob [img]/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Happy digging

Lou

12-09-2004, 07:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Willman Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southeast PA. Posts: 169	Re: Second project( tooth bar) Looks Good! Did you purchase direct from Fabco? What size are the teeth? Did you have to put flat stock under the bucket? Thats a great project to weld up! Happy digging!

12-10-2004, 10:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
PILOON Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of Mtl,Can (Ste Adele) Posts: 490	Re: Second project( tooth bar) My next project! I have the Fabco catalogue and price list in front of me! Planning to order any day now. What part# are you using? Looks like your spacing is about 6"? on what size bucket? Also would the teeth not be better flipped to have hardened sides up? (maybe I'm ignorant on this topic)

12-10-2004, 10:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
MossRoad Super Star Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South Bend, Indiana (near) Posts: 12,223	Re: Second project( tooth bar) Poor doggy [img]/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] Nice project.

12-10-2004, 01:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
JimR Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 2,288	Re: Second project( tooth bar) Nice job you did there. I hope you don't do what I did with my toothbar by using such thin metal. I was popping large stones with mine and twisted it to shreds. I need to move up to 1/2 steel plate.

12-10-2004, 02:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
johnday Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: monroe michigan, barton city soon Posts: 1,407	Re: Second project( tooth bar) Excellent job! Did you use the predrilled holes for the wear edge? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

12-10-2004, 04:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mansker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Edwardsville--Illinois Posts: 90	Re: Second project( tooth bar) I used the 8103c teeth and the D58499 adapters, you need to make sure the width of the slot on the adapters fits over the front of the bucket plus the thickness of the steel you used to weld them to. I don't have any rocks around here, just dirt and clay, it digs very fast, I lower the bucket to level and the teeth stick below the bucket 1 1/4". I just drive forward and within 12' to 15' the bucket is full. I'm not sure of the spacing between teeth, I just evened all 8 teeth out the same distance apart, it would depend on the bucket width and number of teeth you get.

12-10-2004, 05:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
lmiller Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Western Catskills, NY Posts: 86	Re: Second project( tooth bar) Looks Great! Did you weld or bolt it to the bucket? Do you have a link to Fabco? At least the teeth match the dogs paintjob [img]/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] Happy digging Lou

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