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08-04-2011, 09:25 AM #1Elite Member
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I Build "UGLY"
I sure do admire all you folks the build and paint some really nice things.
Most of the time when I build something, its a needed item. Or I figure that it will need more work and I'll make it pretty later.
Also most of the time whatever I build its out of whatever scrap metal that is on hand.
More Ugly later if you can stand it.
::"I STARTED out with nothing....I still have most of it." 
New Holland TC45 1,300+ hours - FEL - back hoe - post hole digger - Hydraulic Gannon - cement mixer - pressure washer - 1975 Dodge 500 flat bed - 1974 chevy C65 6 yard dump truck.
All home made by me. loading forks - 2 drags - roller - Sheep's Foot - Pusher (to unload flat bed truck.) - pickle fork digger - Log splitter -
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08-04-2011, 09:38 AM #2Super Member
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Re: I Build "UGLY"
Those things ain't ugly.
You should see my "well house."



Later,
Dan
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08-04-2011, 09:49 AM #3
Re: I Build "UGLY"
nothing is ugly when its useful!
looking good!
I am intrigued by your extra long tooth for your BH bucket. can you tell me a bit more about it and what do you use it for?
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08-04-2011, 11:18 AM #4Elite Member
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Re: I Build "UGLY"
Hi
That is what I call a pickle fork digger. It's used for trenching out for water pipes, root breaking and rock pulling. Goes on with 2. 1/2" bolts in 2 or 3 minutes.
Mine is made of 3/16"X3" "C" channel, reinforced with 1/2" steel, old spring and 2 R/R spikes at the bottom. It works fine as is, but plan on a sharp edge on 1 side and an angled plate neat the top to move dirt off to 1 side. Have also cut a shovel down to 3" for cleaning out trench. It has worked well for me.
::"I STARTED out with nothing....I still have most of it." 
New Holland TC45 1,300+ hours - FEL - back hoe - post hole digger - Hydraulic Gannon - cement mixer - pressure washer - 1975 Dodge 500 flat bed - 1974 chevy C65 6 yard dump truck.
All home made by me. loading forks - 2 drags - roller - Sheep's Foot - Pusher (to unload flat bed truck.) - pickle fork digger - Log splitter -
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08-04-2011, 01:07 PM #5
Re: I Build "UGLY"
The ugly ones want to dance too.
HAVE FUN
do yourself a favor, floss

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08-04-2011, 01:12 PM #6Silver Member
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Re: I Build "UGLY"
When you hook it up to your tractor and start using it and it works just the way you wanted it to, it automatically becomes beautiful! Nice work!
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08-04-2011, 01:21 PM #7
Re: I Build "UGLY"
If it works, it ain't ugly.
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08-04-2011, 01:30 PM #8
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08-04-2011, 03:02 PM #9Elite Member
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- Kioti DK 35 now
Re: I Build "UGLY"
Crash, you have 2 choices the way I see it, Some paint that matches your tractor, or just put a grocery bag over it

If it was "too purdy", you may not enjoy using it as much!
If the stuff works, I say roll with it.Dennis
Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of electricity, gas and oil, as well as current market conditions, the Light at the End of the Tunnel has been turned off.
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08-04-2011, 03:42 PM #10Platinum Member
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Re: I Build "UGLY"
Something ( only thing ) I learned in architecture school ( did not graduate in that field ) : Form follows function . Translation : If it does what it supposed to, it looks like its supposed to . If all else fails, apply the bar rule, drink 'till she' s cute !!
There are old sailors and there are bold sailors, but there are no old, bold sailors.
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B2320, 48 " Woods Brushbull, LA304 loader, modified Kingkutter carryall, Middle Buster
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