Albeit I am not a class act when it comes to fabricating, I am however testiment to the fact that one needs to BUY A WELDER and START WELDING to learn. Some basic tools, a grinder and drill press and a saw and your going to be making stuff you see others make. I say this because lately it seems I have been reading a lot of guys proclaiming no welding skills, like I used too, till I maned up and bought a used inexpensive welder. Now look! HA! I make all kinds of stuff! Bird Turd welds and All! But it works and I didn't pay the man to do it for me. Little by little, my welds improve... :thumbsup:
Anywho, the GrappleOmatic continues.
Below is a reveal for the cylinder reinforcement plate OE on the bucket.
Below is a reveal for the OE welds on the bucket at the top so angle iron sits flush to top edge of bucket.