so, while I'm waiting on funds to fix a few other things, this just cost me time and a few pieces of firewood
the bucket was bent by the previous owner trying to pop a stump :dance1:
it took a few hours, and a couple heating attempts, but she's a lot closer to straight than before (within 1/8", and used to be about 3/8" out)
the bucket really isn't that strong, and would benefit from a bolt-on, or weld-on cutting edge...maybe in time
when attempting this, I recommend a stiff breeze coming from the rear quarter of the tractor...keeps those flames away from flammables
and a big sledge used "gently" starting from the middle and working out both ways
yes, the little red bottle of white dust was on standby...cheers!
the bucket was bent by the previous owner trying to pop a stump :dance1:
it took a few hours, and a couple heating attempts, but she's a lot closer to straight than before (within 1/8", and used to be about 3/8" out)
the bucket really isn't that strong, and would benefit from a bolt-on, or weld-on cutting edge...maybe in time
when attempting this, I recommend a stiff breeze coming from the rear quarter of the tractor...keeps those flames away from flammables
and a big sledge used "gently" starting from the middle and working out both ways
yes, the little red bottle of white dust was on standby...cheers!