What else do you do with forks besides lift pallets?

[Big Barn]

Loading dumpster with old lumber.

 

[dragoneggs]

Loading dumpster with old lumber.

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I know you are a metal builder but can you not salvage that wood? I have a hard time throwing stuff like that away.

 

[Big Barn]

I know you are a metal builder but can you not salvage that wood? I have a hard time throwing stuff like that away.

This is stuff I had saved outdoors for years. It was originally sorted and stacked with air gaps between the layers but that did not last long

 

[deezler]

This is stuff I had saved outdoors for years. It was originally sorted and stacked with air gaps between the layers but that did not last long

Oof yeah like dragon I also cringe at seeing usable lumber thrown away. Put it in a pile by the road, with a quick ad on craigslist, and it could be put to use by someone - even if just for firewood (unless it was treated?). Putting lumber into a landfill to rot is among the most wasteful human behavoir I can imagine... Sorry, not intended to be a personal attack in any way.

 

[Big Barn]

Oof yeah like dragon I also cringe at seeing usable lumber thrown away. Put it in a pile by the road, lSorry, not intended to be a personal attack in any way.

Not at all! I feel the same way. I already resorted my pile. The stuff going into the dumpster was rotten.

 

[two_bit_score]

Oof yeah like dragon I also cringe at seeing usable lumber thrown away. Put it in a pile by the road, with a quick ad on craigslist, and it could be put to use by someone - even if just for firewood (unless it was treated?). Putting lumber into a landfill to rot is among the most wasteful human behavoir I can imagine... Sorry, not intended to be a personal attack in any way.

Right! You kill it, you eat it.

 

[AK Newbie]

Remove and install fuel oil tanks!

 

[Ford850]

The forks are spaced perfect to pick up a 32 gallon round trash can, lifting it under the handles. You can pick them up, transport, and set them down without getting off the tractor.

 

[Big Barn]

Remove and install fuel oil tanks!View attachment 672289

And air compressor tanks.

 

[dragoneggs]

Terry, you are quite the busy beaver!

 

[Howling]

Removed an old landing.


Had to dig out the old post base.

 

[civilian]

How about moving rocks. Dug this one out with the backhoe, but coould only drag it with the front wheels off the ground. A loaded bucket off dirt bring the front end down. But getting under the rock with the forks I was able to pick it up and move it. Other pictures shows it resting on a log while waiting for the wife to come home and tell me where she wants it. Would like to stand it on an edge if it is stable. This is one of many rocks dug and moved. Jon

 

[Doofy]

How about moving rocks. Dug this one out with the backhoe, but coould only drag it with the front wheels off the ground. A loaded bucket off dirt bring the front end down. But getting under the rock with the forks I was able to pick it up and move it. Other pictures shows it resting on a log while waiting for the wife to come home and tell me where she wants it. Would like to stand it on an edge if it is stable. This is one of many rocks dug and moved. View attachment 672643View attachment 672644Jon

That's a Keeper! You need to dig up its twin. Envious, I have to haul all mine home.

 

[sixdogs]

Moved a 2000 lb damaged culvert that I set in the wrong place. That puppy was heavy.

 

[Scrambler82]

I am buying a set, if I can find something decent, to move brush.

I have piles, slide the forks under, strap the brush on.

 

[Doofy]

I am buying a set, if I can find something decent, to move brush.

I have piles, slide the forks under, strap the brush on.

I have a cabbed tractor so I bought 48" Forks. At least now I can see the fork tips. I need to get my camera system installed this winter for even better vision.

 

[MechE1]

Install a really big door.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Yup, Good For Doors!

 

[Big Barn]

Don't do this at home kids...

 

[mikescruggs]

If you buy a set you will continually find more uses. Here I am holding a 1500' spool of 1" tubing. This is used in our sugarbush for collecting sap.