Recent content by 650gSatoh

Thanks for the tips. I don't claim to be a farmer or a welder but these aren't the first items I have welded, just nothing so thick. It's always interesting when the experts chime in, on any subject... I'm just going to have them run exactly as the stock ends are. Mine are the cat 1 hooks so...

My mig is only 175amp so that may be a little small in this instance.

I have a 220v hobart mig and I do the majority of my welding with it. I thought stick would be preferred in this instance due to the thickness. I was going to tack it with my mig and stick finish.

Thanks. I'm going to buy some 6011. The hooks come pre beveled and I will match it on the arms. Can you please explain why a 3/32 for the root? From thickness tables etc and some googling I see 1/8 recommended.

Thanks for the tips and encouragement. I will pick up a 2lb box of 1/8 rod as a filler also, seeing as I will be at the store and it's cheap. It's not like I asked how to weld a hitch on a trailer or something that could put a life at risk. I've welded plenty of stuff and nothing has broken...

Exactly...How does anyone learn without the actual doing. My little 220v welder can accomplish the task and I've welded 3/8 metal with it.

Thanks. From quick research it looks like 6013 is similar but doesn't have as much penetration as the 7014 I have? So far the front runner is the 6011 for the root and then I can finish off with my 7014.

Thanks for the rod recommendation. I see 6011 is better for deep penetration in thick metal.

Best way to get experience is doing, but thanks for your concern.

Hi Guys, Just wondering what rod size I should use for welding euro hook ends (cat 1) onto my Kubota l2501 lift arms? I have some 3/32 7014. They will be beveled and I will do multi passes. I've never welded anything this thick before. I don't have a rod oven. Feel free to give me any handy...

That's why I asked for feedback from anyone who had installed one of these cheaper kits. Just because they can't write proper English, doesn't mean there is anything wrong with the product.

Probably all made in the same factory.

There is 1 review and the guy installed it on an L2501, which I have. He installed it and was waiting on a grapple.

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone has used one of these cheaper kits? Looks to me like a knockoff of the summit kit. Hope the link works...

Love "Gurgi".... I am reading that series to my daughter at the moment. I have grapple envy...