BX25 GrappleOmatic

[Artisan]

PS, Expect to pay more if you make "sketches" that are not to 1:1 scale for they
will have to draw it. I make 1:1 perfect drawings, keeps it cheaper.

 

[Agent Blue]

Artisan;
Great article on the grapple. Too many folks opt for the heavy six foot model because they think it is necessary. I am going to build a model similar to yours. The Fasse fancy control group you used is fine for those that like all the toys. I plan on running a set of hoses from a rear remote that will be controlled by an additional lever. Being old I get confused easily so I can always tell the brain this lever controls the grapple, the loader control does everyrthing else. I am mounting this on a New Holand TC 55 DA so weight and power will be sufficient to handle what I plan to move.
Again, great article and attention to detail. I'm just finishing a build, a 12' 14k dump trailer. Turned out fantastic and saved enough to go shopping for more iron and tools.

 

[jim_wilson]

PS, Expect to pay more if you make "sketches" that are not to 1:1 scale for they
will have to draw it. I make 1:1 perfect drawings, keeps it cheaper.

Thanks Artisan. I'm going to have to start working on this a little here and little there and educate myself.

 

[jim_wilson]

Artisan;
Great article on the grapple. Too many folks opt for the heavy six foot model because they think it is necessary. I am going to build a model similar to yours. The Fasse fancy control group you used is fine for those that like all the toys. I plan on running a set of hoses from a rear remote that will be controlled by an additional lever. Being old I get confused easily so I can always tell the brain this lever controls the grapple, the loader control does everyrthing else. I am mounting this on a New Holand TC 55 DA so weight and power will be sufficient to handle what I plan to move.
Again, great article and attention to detail. I'm just finishing a build, a 12' 14k dump trailer. Turned out fantastic and saved enough to go shopping for more iron and tools.

I wouldn't mind seeing some more info on how you built that dump trailer. I've had it in the back of my head for quite some time to build a dump trailer - just never gotten around to it. Now that my long standing barn building project may finally be winding down (been working non-stop on it for like 5 years now) - I may finally be able to get back and do some tractor welding and car welding projects. I'd really like to see a thread on what you built - and how you built it.

 

[swick1]

For 2d cutting some companies want a pdf, others dxf or dwg.

Its all translated into g code by cam software for the machine to read anyway so it doesn't really matter what you use. Any shop that can't convert between these formats is incompetent and I wouldn't trust them to make parts for me.

 

[Artisan]

Probably a fair statement...if they can't convert they are either
really new or really lame....

 

[rbroughton]

Artisan,

I see you list your fasse diverter as a #302-666, but I do not see that valve listed in their webazine or any were else on the net. Is this a new valve they are offering? I find similar ones on their site but none with the four outputs on one side. I am just beginning my grapple build for my JD 2520 and was looking hard at the valve at the surplus center until you made some pretty good points to availability, serviceability, and possible re-engineering later on. I would like to see in my local JD dealer can get this diverter but want to make sure of the number as I have not seen it anywhere else. From what I see, most of Fasse's part numbers start in the 700's. Just curious as I don't want to confuse the dealer any more than they already are.

Thanks,
Ryan

 

[Artisan]

Ryan indeed it is not in their webazine and it is a good a number.

Here is the contact info;

Kurt F. Dannehl
President & CEO
FASSE VALVES
kdannehl@fasse.com

Tell him you saw it here, he will get you or your dealer set up...

 

[rbroughton]

Thanks Artisan. I'll give them a call this week and see what they have to say. Great build on your grapple. I can't wait to get started on mine. I have a tri-axle load of pole wood just begging to be relocated!

 

[Artisan]

Be sure to look real hard at this guys wares before you build.
Write him, tell him what you have and ask for pics... I have seen
things others have not and it's all good...good stuff there.

 

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[Artisan]

We have been laying low here, searching for the next bext thing to forward
our endevors in the PNW, those currently being snow removal. It seems to me
that the cats *** would be a FEL bucket that a guy can use to move snow
and now COUPLE that with a 60" plow blade ATTACHED to my grapple claws
so I cam lift the plow blade up and use OE bucket to move snow or lower
the Grapple Claws w/ the 60" Warn blade attached to it to plow.
Engineering is being implemented. I have the 60" blade and I await a
good buy on a mount to alter and attach to my grapples claws.
I have never seen such a conglomerate, I am building it.
If all goes well, as I suspect it will, it will be AWSOME.
Pics will come soon when I get the proper mounts. I have
the 60" plow assembly w/ sqring kit, I need the lower assembly to cut
up and attach to my grapple claws w/ removable mounts.
This WILL work...

 

[bindian]

We have been laying low here, searching for the next bext thing to forward
our endevors in the PNW, those currently being snow removal. It seems to me
that the cats *** would be a FEL bucket that a guy can use to move snow
and now COUPLE that with a 60" plow blade ATTACHED to my grapple claws
so I cam lift the plow blade up and use OE bucket to move snow or lower
the Grapple Claws w/ the 60" Warn blade attached to it to plow.
Engineering is being implemented. I have the 60" blade and I await a
good buy on a mount to alter and attach to my grapples claws.
I have never seen such a conglomerate, I am building it.
If all goes well, as I suspect it will, it will be AWSOME.
Pics will come soon when I get the proper mounts. I have
the 60" plow assembly w/ sqring kit, I need the lower assembly to cut
up and attach to my grapple claws w/ removable mounts.
This WILL work...

Artisan,
Sounds like a great little project.
hugs, Brandi

 

[Artisan]

I started a new thread for the SnowPlowOMatic CLICK HERE

 

[Zick]

Nice
Welcome back, I've always enjoyed seeing your projects. :drink:

 

[Artisan]

Hey Zick,

Yes I did take a pause because I feel into the green disease of military
trucks . That mission is done and were moving on...here we be.
Thank U for the "Welcome Back"