Another backhoe thumb

   / Another backhoe thumb
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AntrimMan - I looked long and hard at making a hydraulic thumb. In the end I couldn't justify the considerable extra $$ for the limited use I'll give it here at home. If you think you want to do something similar, I can tell you where I bought the plans, and the modifications I made to them to fit my hoe.

Corm
 
   / Another backhoe thumb
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#12  
dfkrug - Thanks for the words of caution. I have a friend that has a 3 pt mounted Woods 7500. He had a thumb put on it a couple of years ago, and hasn't had a problem after more use than I'll probably ever give mine.

Corm
 
   / Another backhoe thumb #13  
Very nice of you to offer. This kindness is what makes TBN such a pleasant experience.
There must be some chinese in me somewhere. All I need is the picture to knock off the thumb, (no offense to our asian friends).
Thanks for the offer,
Martin
 
   / Another backhoe thumb #14  
Very nice, and very impressive. Thank you for sharing. As with other "really cool" projects, I plan to file your pictures away so if I ever want to build one I will have some ideas. Thanks.
 

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