Bucket Hooks

[WranglerX]

NOTE: This is copy and paste of thread in different forum.. Please don't shoot me!...

This is what I did for bucket hooks...Thought long and hard about adding "bolt on hooks" and just could not seem to make that purchase...

Materials are 2 x 2 x 1/4 steel angle and all bolting materials are 1/2 inch Grade 8... Slots were drilled 5/16 about 1/2 inch from edge of angel (targets for saw work) and hacksaw was employed to cut slots... Angles were also heated and curved over a bit for for better chain retention (I hope)...

Center "eye" is two pieces of angle welded back to back to form inverted "T" and drilled 11/16 for 1/2 inch shackle... Funny part is 1/2 inch shackle has 5/8 pin...



Since bucket materials is actually thinner than brackets I have no fears in brackets failing, my only concern will be not bending bucket lip....

And if you were wondering spring clip holds tarp in place when tractor parked...

Dale

 

[RjCorazza]

I like the chain slots. I welded large angle iron across about 4 feet of the bucket with 6 or so slots cut in on my previous fel.
Slots are very convenient.

 

[Oldtink]

Nice job.:thumbsup: Great idea using chain slots, perfect!

 

[Big Barn]

Very nice

 

[1010]

Just curious and I really like the work you did,, but why bolt and not weld? just asking.

 

[atsah]

I used Kens bolt on on my GC, the top of the GC bucket is pretty rugged and doesn't need any added stock so the bolt on work just fine.. I have lifted 600 lbs with them and they work great..

 

[jisco43]

I really like these and may do the same.

 

[WranglerX]

Just curious and I really like the work you did,, but why bolt and not weld? just asking.

Just seemed the right thing to do, if one fails its easier to replace....

Maybe its a trust issue with my welds at high stress points though I really have not had any fail...

Dale

 

[dragoneggs]

I like the chain slots too. :thumbsup:

No experience with them but I would think they would be easier/more convenient than the bucket hooks I have, since one could come straight at them vs. having to bend the chain 90deg to secure.

 

[kennyd]

LOL the title should be “Bucket Slots”, not hooks!

Good job :thumbsup:

 

[WranglerX]

LOL the title should be “Bucket Slots”, not hooks!

Good job :thumbsup:

Yeah...Sort of realized that after initial post was up and several comments referenced them as "slots"....

Oh well....

Dale

 

[Gordon Gould]

Your slots are a great idea - nice work too. I like RjCorazza idea too with a row of slots. I have a tooth bar and I'm always using the teeth to position the chains from my two bucket hooks. If I didn't have that tooth bar a row of slots across the bucket would be a mighty convenient way to position the chains.

gg

 

[flashpuppy]

Just a thought, there are a few ways to do this. I havee used these in many applications before and find them quite handy. If you visit a truck upfitter that does heavy trucks and semi trucks there will probably be a few options on their shelf for you to pick from. These are normally only a couple bucks each and work wonders.

Chain Grab / Plate

 

[WranglerX]

Just a thought, there are a few ways to do this. I havee used these in many applications before and find them quite handy. If you visit a truck upfitter that does heavy trucks and semi trucks there will probably be a few options on their shelf for you to pick from. These are normally only a couple bucks each and work wonders.

Chain Grab / Plate

This one looks pretty good as you don't have to thread chain through hole...

Chain Grab / Channel

Use "chain grab" as search string pops up more options....

Dale

 

[Gordon Gould]

Those channel grabs make a pretty rugged chain connection. But what ML did with the slotted angle is plenty rugged enough for his Massey and most other CUT bucket work. I would rather bend the chain hook than the bucket or torque the FEL frame.

I use slotted angle to make chain hangers. Light duty though. Keeps the chokers organized on my winch so it is easy to grab what I want and not have to pull them out of a tangled ball.





gg

 

[Big Barn]

A little different application but I am currently building a slip on carpet pole attachment for the farm. The two hooks and “eye” pad are not for lifting or pulling but merely to keep the attachment from slipping off the forks when retracting the pole from the roll.



Here it is at the moment. Just have to prep for paint.

 

[kennyd]

Just a thought, there are a few ways to do this. I havee used these in many applications before and find them quite handy. If you visit a truck upfitter that does heavy trucks and semi trucks there will probably be a few options on their shelf for you to pick from. These are normally only a couple bucks each and work wonders.

Chain Grab / Plate

This one looks pretty good as you don't have to thread chain through hole...

Chain Grab / Channel

Use "chain grab" as search string pops up more options....

Dale

One issue with those is that a grab hook often will not fit through them, so you need raw ended chain. Not a big deal, but be aware.

Also they are often called "Banjo Eyes" or Keyhole Plates".

 

[jmc]

LOL the title should be 釘ucket Slots? not hooks!

Good job :thumbsup:

Kenny, you should expand your product line with slotted angle iron and sell it by the foot! It would also give you an excuse to buy an ironworker. (I'm projecting here)

 

[flashpuppy]

One issue with those is that a grab hook often will not fit through them, so you need raw ended chain. Not a big deal, but be aware.

Also they are often called "Banjo Eyes" or Keyhole Plates".

For myself, I have always found it handy as I will just need one grab hook on a chain. I have also torched out the top hole larger in some applications.

Many ways to skin a cat!

 

[Gordon Gould]

I needed a good chain connection on the tines of my log grapple. I was going to just drill a couple 3/4" holes and use a shackle. I didn't know what the steel was but when I tried to drill an 1/8" pilot hole with a hand drill and a good bit I found out it was Kryptonite. A definite no-go with a hand drill - for me at least. Thought about burning a hole but my torch work is a little crude for a 3/4" hole. So I made a couple 1/2" weld lugs instead.





Now I have a slip connections with just the shackles or I can add a grab links big enough to pass a hook thru to get a grab connection.



gg