T-handle Clamp Bolt for Bucket-mount Projects - where to buy?

[Colonel Monk]

Howdy

on these debris forks by Northern tool, they have the T-handle clamp. See LINK: Load-Quip Steel Debris Forks — 1400-Lb. Capacity, Model# 29211774 | Bucket Accessories| Northern Tool + Equipment

Does anyone know if there's something commercially available that includes the swivel pad at the bottom?

Can fabricate it I suppose but was curious if there's a source.

McMaster Carr has "replacement swivel pads" for C-clamps but they require a ball end. They also have "mounting feet" that are threaded female for threaded rod, but generally the bottom of those is smooth and "non-serrated" like the one used on those debris forks.

I've got about 15 projects I want to do for bucket-mounted implements and I know for a fact the old man will **** a brick if I drill holes in his bucket. For the record, I'm not a high school kid (though at 45, I'm told I sometimes act like one) but it's "his" tractor and so I constantly have to worry about his nonstop worry that I'll break it. :laughing:

So the plan is to use both clamps and chain/chain binders to retain the implements.

One the projects I'm going to do with my new welder is probably build those exact debris forks, in theory anyway, for our tractor.

So if you know of anything or have come up with your own solution, let me know. Pictures are welcome too.

CM

 

[PILOON]

Just do as I did.
Buy a length of 5/8 all thread rod, some 5/8 nuts (long 'splice' nuts can be had) and weld 4-5" cross rods as a "T" fashion.
OR if you don't want 'T' handles simply weld a nut to allow a spanner to close the clamp tight.
While swivel heads might be nice, a tapered end also works quite well.

 

[Colonel Monk]

You didn't have any issues with T-handle backing out?

Willing to try it as long as it works, just seemed like people have a need to build custom clamps so I was surprised I hadn't found any yet.

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[Xfaxman]

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[japody]

I got a pair of clamp on forks from Titan distributors. $169 + free shipping. So far, so good.


Clamp on Pallet Forks - Titan Attachments

 

[2458n]

I keep old C clamps i buy at auctions for such projects. Just cut them off and enjoy the built in swivel foot.

 

[PILOON]

"You didn't have any issues with T-handle backing out."

Nope, being tapered a lot of pressure is exerted at the tip.
Note, when I say tapered I don't mean sharp end but approximately a 45% dull taper, just enough to prevent the end from walking in circles as you tighten.