bucket forks hold downs

[jmc]

I wonder if the end of the bolt/washer is not square with the bolt thread, such that the washer's low side hits first and walks sideways as the bolt is further tightened? Easiest remedy would be remove washer for good, grind a shallow cone on the bolt end, leaving a blunt point CENTERED on the bolt's end face, similar to a set screw.

If you had access to a lathe, you could turn that point, or drill and press-fit a protruding, hardened ball bearing on the bolt's centerline that would contact first.

 

[Reb954]

You guys have a lot more patience than I do. I would just weld a chain to the back of the fork, run it up the backside of the bucket and attach it at the top. Then put a binder on to tighten it up. No moving forks, no hassle.

 

[Big Barn]

Yes I realize this is NOT the solution for most, but the best scenario would be to have a dedicated fork attachment with quick attach.

 

[Oldpath05]

You get 2 swivel pads for that price.

Well now that's not to bad, somehow I missed that I'll put them on my list, thanks.

 

[Oldpath05]

Yes I realize this is NOT the solution for most, but the best scenario would be to have a dedicated fork attachment with quick attach.

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That's what I'm hoping to do maybe next year. Quick disconnect bucket never occurred to me when I bought my tractor, it's occurs now.

 

[PILOON]

Forget swivel pads, sharpen the ends to a dull point and you'll have better results.
You get much more pressure on a small surface than a large (pad) one.

FYI, I doubt that a dull sharpened head will cause any problems to your FEL bucket.
LOL, the bucket will outlive the clamp on bolts.

 

[Oldpath05]

I was thinking a larger pad surface would get more grip but you make a good point...........

 

[coupman35]

Am going to try that out before I spend 50 or 60 buck on the pads.

 

[Big Barn]

That's what I'm hoping to do maybe next year. Quick disconnect bucket never occurred to me when I bought my tractor, it's occurs now.

I just found a pic of my shop built two pallet setup with Q/A. I bought a single set, an extra pair of forks, extended each side of the frame and built a backrest.



I realize clamp on forks are handy and have their place but personally I view the as being akin to a strap-on d**k.

Never been much of a fan of “make do” devices.....