xlr82v2
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- Joined
- Dec 3, 2004
- Messages
- 703
- Location
- Southwestern Illinois
- Tractor
- 2007 Mahindra 3525, 1952 Ford 8N
Today I added a set of 3 bucket hooks to my Mahindra 3525/ML230 FEL...
Started off with 3 3/8" grade 43 grab hooks with the eye. Cut off the eyes, and ground the backs down so they would have a good base to weld to the baseplates.
And then welded them to 1/4 inch pieces of steel plate, 2"x4"...
Getting everything measured out and set up...
After marking the corners of the baseplates with a centerpunch, I used a grinder with a cup brush to remove the paint down to the bare metal where the weld beads would be...
Another view...
Then tacked all 3 hooks in place before final welding...
The first hook is on!
Slag knocked off of the beads...
The Center hook got welded on and cleaned up...
All cleaned up and ready for paint!
Not exactly Mahindra Red, but pretty close, especially after it dries...
All done!!
Ready to lift!
I've also got some video that I took while I was welding the hooks to the bucket... I'll post it once it finally finishes uploading to YouTube. Nonstop SMAW action, I'll tell ya!
Started off with 3 3/8" grade 43 grab hooks with the eye. Cut off the eyes, and ground the backs down so they would have a good base to weld to the baseplates.
And then welded them to 1/4 inch pieces of steel plate, 2"x4"...
Getting everything measured out and set up...
After marking the corners of the baseplates with a centerpunch, I used a grinder with a cup brush to remove the paint down to the bare metal where the weld beads would be...
Another view...
Then tacked all 3 hooks in place before final welding...
The first hook is on!
Slag knocked off of the beads...
The Center hook got welded on and cleaned up...
All cleaned up and ready for paint!
Not exactly Mahindra Red, but pretty close, especially after it dries...
All done!!
Ready to lift!
I've also got some video that I took while I was welding the hooks to the bucket... I'll post it once it finally finishes uploading to YouTube. Nonstop SMAW action, I'll tell ya!