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You're correct that any deformation caused by the bolts will dramatically decrease a tube's resistance to buckling (see: a dented pop...

My mechanics-of-materials is screaming BUCKLING BUCKLING! :) Just giving you a hard time. A great safety feature. But since we're...

Wanted to test an idea and made these adjustable safety stands. Tested with 600# weight plus me with complete relief of pressure. One...

That’s because I forgot the link. Sorry about that! https://a.co/d/6UbiGkQ

Here you go!

Do you have a P/N or an image from search? I am not seeing anything obvious in an image search (and the vendor websites seem worthless...

I have lower hooks from you, ~two years later I'm welding them up now :) I am also doing top-link now, and figure I'd regret not getting...

I can't figure out what you mean by "hand crank gearing" - could you describe more or share a pic? Thanks!

For a moment I thought I had a good solution - now that I'm moving to the "ball joint" connection (pic attached for anyone not already...

Well, that's a good point. They are close enough I hadn't been concerned about this - but I probably should have ascertained how...

Did you bolt or weld on something to the FEL arms for an attachment? I suppose that would probably work. Keep in mind use-case here...

See the OP. The bucket (specifically) is already off, I'm talking about a work platform on forks. And I'm on it, not under it.

Interesting idea. I don't like the thought of putting more moving parts there, but this would seem to be "pretty close" to the safety...

If there was a "load binder Hope he does ... note when I've heard the term "telescoping" it's been for something like this - which is...

I'm looking for a replacement/improved version of the side-tensioner for my 3point hitch. I'm finally getting around to installing my...