Weld on bucket hooks!

   / Weld on bucket hooks! #31  
As I indicated above, I bought both hook and blank plate from Kenny D then machined, welded, sanded, primed and painted them. While the bolts I used are clearly overkill it helps my little Kubota BX25D feel like one of the big boy's..... :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Great Job!!
 
   / Weld on bucket hooks! #32  
looks like you might have room for one more bolt on each side...just to be sure. :)
 
   / Weld on bucket hooks! #33  
On 1 of my previous tractors I did as you did and after continued use the bucket started to bend. Now on my new ones I weld the hooks onto a heavy plate and no problem since.
 
   / Weld on bucket hooks! #34  
On 1 of my previous tractors I did as you did and after continued use the bucket started to bend. Now on my new ones I weld the hooks onto a heavy plate and no problem since.

Good to know! :thumbsup:
 
   / Weld on bucket hooks! #35  
In finally got around to welding on my bucket hooks. It's been a while since I've mig welded, so excuse the welds. Also the hooks have been in my basement, that's the reason for the rust. LUTT

I'm going to be a little bit picky here and it's not because I don't think the weld will hold, because I do. It's because I'm in a bad mood. No, wait... I've had one beer too many. Umm...that's not it either. It's because I'm ****, yup, that's it. Anyway, most welders will tell you that the weld must not be contaminated, that is, one must flapdisk the areas on both pieces of metal to be joined. It looks to me like you've welded right on top of the paint on the bucket and the rust on the hook. Maybe it's just the pics. Just sayin.... :mischievous:
 
   / Weld on bucket hooks! #36  
Today was a gorgeous day to do just about anything outdoors so I thought I'd install a set of grab hooks on my Kubota-BX25D. I think they came out great and I'm pretty sure those bolts will hold! :laughing:








 
   / Weld on bucket hooks! #37  
Great job Bob! They look fantastic.

Your not going to become my competitor are you? ;) ;)

These deserve they're own thread this one was about "Weld on Hooks" :)
 
   / Weld on bucket hooks! #38  
Great job Bob! They look fantastic.

Your not going to become my competitor are you? ;) ;)

These deserve they're own thread this one was about "Weld on Hooks" :)

Thank you for the kind words Ken...:thumbsup:

No worries on competition here Ken. I enjoy doing things myself but the hooks and plates came from you. :thumbsup:
 
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#39  
I'm going to be a little bit picky here and it's not because I don't think the weld will hold, because I do. It's because I'm in a bad mood. No, wait... I've had one beer too many. Umm...that's not it either. It's because I'm ****, yup, that's it. Anyway, most welders will tell you that the weld must not be contaminated, that is, one must flapdisk the areas on both pieces of metal to be joined. It looks to me like you've welded right on top of the paint on the bucket and the rust on the hook. Maybe it's just the pics. Just sayin.... :mischievous:
Lol and thanks! LUTT
 
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#40  
Great job Bob! They look fantastic. Your not going to become my competitor are you? ;) ;) These deserve they're own thread this one was about "Weld on Hooks" :)
Ah heck, Kenny, we will take them! LUTT
 

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