Boom Pole (first build)

[petergreen]

Hello friends!

I'm new to welding. I learned just a few months ago, and I just finished my first "serious" build: a boom pole.

What do you think? I designed the thing myself, just looking for photos that people upload to the internet.

I've tested the thing by lifting my tiller (It weighs about 200kg, I think). It seems to hold. I'm happy!!!

 

[deerseeker001]

It looks good,nice job.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Peter;

Nice build but, you should look into rated lifting slings or chains.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[FreshRouteFarm]

Nice work.

 

[petergreen]

Peter;

Nice build but, you should look into rated lifting slings or chains.

Thanks for sharing.

Yes, those belts got some beating that day. I have a heavy-duty chain for lifting work now. Better safe than sorry!!

 

[KennyG]

Looks very strong. To really test it chain it to an immovable object and max the 3 point capacity. Bet it will take it.

 

[J_J]

Actually, I think the boom will bend at the point of the braces with a heavy load, or where the hole is in the side of the boom with a hanger..

What you need is a back bone setup where you add a 6 in riser at the brace point. Then a section of rebar from the 3pt pin across the 6 in riser and then on to the tip.

Is the tubing 1/16 in or 1/4 in?

Like this maybe.

 

[Bob77064]

Looks good.

 

[HarryN]

I agree with JJ 100%

 

[GPintheMitten]

Nice job. Put that back bone in and you'll be fine.

 

[petergreen]

Actually, I think the boom will bend at the point of the braces with a heavy load, or where the hole is in the side of the boom with a hanger..

What you need is a back bone setup where you add a 6 in riser at the brace point. Then a section of rebar from the 3pt pin across the 6 in riser and then on to the tip.

Is the tubing 1/16 in or 1/4 in?

Like this maybe.

Thanks, J_J, for your suggestions. I'll do that. Tube is 5cm (diameter).

 

[J_J]

For those that don't know. 5cm = 131⁄32in

What is the wall thickness?

A good boom should be at least 2 in tubing or more and 1/4 in wall thickness.

1/4in = 41⁄64cm

2in = 5.0800cm

 

[petergreen]

For those that don't know. 5cm = 131⁄32in

What is the wall thickness?

A good boom should be at least 2 in tubing or more and 1/4 in wall thickness.

1/4in = 41⁄64cm

2in = 5.0800cm

I think thickness is 4 - 5 mm (1/4inch =~ 0.6mm)

 

[lostcreekranch]

Actually, I think the boom will bend at the point of the braces with a heavy load, or where the hole is in the side of the boom with a hanger.. What you need is a back bone setup where you add a 6 in riser at the brace point. Then a section of rebar from the 3pt pin across the 6 in riser and then on to the tip. Is the tubing 1/16 in or 1/4 in? Like this maybe.

JJ;

What is the device, on the end of the boom, in your picture?

Thanks

 

[diesel lover]

Hello friends!

I'm new to welding. I learned just a few months ago, and I just finished my first "serious" build: a boom pole.

What do you think? I designed the thing myself, just looking for photos that people upload to the internet.

I've tested the thing by lifting my tiller (It weighs about 200kg, I think). It seems to hold. I'm happy!!!

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Nice build!! Would make loading your tiller onto a trailer or anything else easy. I'm impressed with how it looks

 

[diesel lover]

JJ;

What is the device, on the end of the boom, in your picture?

Thanks

In order to test it and to photograph it in work, he lifted his tiller.

 

[lostcreekranch]

In order to test it and to photograph it in work, he lifted his tiller.

I was referring to JJ's picture.

 

[J_J]

The attachment on the end of my boom is a tree snipper, limb snipper, limb cutter. etc..

Can reach up about 16 ft.

I can install it in any position to cut small trees horizontal, upside down to cut roots, etc.

 

[lostcreekranch]

The attachment on the end of my boom is a tree snipper, limb snipper, limb cutter. etc.. Can reach up about 16 ft. I can install it in any position to cut small trees horizontal, upside down to cut roots, etc.

Thanks JJ. Great idea!