Under other circumstances I would put arc-to-metal and fabricate something right off.....In my younger days I made my living as a welder and later had a well equipped shop at our long-term home in the Rockies with 230 amp MIG, plasma cutter, etc....but that all got left behind when we retired and moved downunder to Tasmania....I have many of my handtools, but none of my larger or power tools....just had to compromise. I knew I would not have the same type of property nor the need for the same type of equipment or projects (see my old PowerTrac posts). Lots of great welding and fab shops all around me....just they all expect pretty good $$$ for their services....none of my good friends here have welders , but some acquaintances do....may have to make them good friends!!
So, what ever I come up with I need to put together quick and right the first time....can not afford to tinker too much on this. I have kept my eye open for a good used FEL bucket, but rust takes its toll on the old stuff....and gets too $$ fast to add an aux hyd valve for a power dump as the other image shows....so going to keep-it-simple....just hoped I could copy a good working example for a front mount, but I'll get something done that will work for me!
So, what ever I come up with I need to put together quick and right the first time....can not afford to tinker too much on this. I have kept my eye open for a good used FEL bucket, but rust takes its toll on the old stuff....and gets too $$ fast to add an aux hyd valve for a power dump as the other image shows....so going to keep-it-simple....just hoped I could copy a good working example for a front mount, but I'll get something done that will work for me!
