Everything Attachments Wicked Grapple Build

[Xfaxman]

see just a little green on that tractor and it looks crukid.

I know you are new here, so if you don't know, search "hydraulic side link" and "Top-n-Tilt".

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[kennyd]

I vote for paint Roger, with the abuse a typical grapple takes, PC is not justified.

 

[LD1]

I vote for paint Roger, with the abuse a typical grapple takes, PC is not justified.

Agreed

 

[kiotiken]

Roger's waiting for a paint or powder coat give away contest to start up on TBN before he decides!

 

[94BULLITT]

Nice welds, this looks like a quality kit, I would be interested in a grapple kit, to add on to an existing bucket.

Dave

Thanks Dave. I have never used a grapple but a problem I can see with turning a existing bucket into a grapple is the sides of the bucket are not open. I think it would make it hard to grab a hold of a lot of stuff but it would be better than no grapple. Here is a link to a grapple bucket notice how the sides are made.Construction Attachments X-treme Duty Skid Steer, Skidsteer, Grapple Bucket, Universal Skid Steer Quick Attach CAL, 1GBE

Problem with powder coating is that you cant touch up when you scratch it. Normal wet paint systems dont stick to powdercoat.

I was thinking if I went with paint I could do some small touch up with a rattle can.

Awesome grapple design (EA) and Great assembly job Roger! Stick with the enamel paint, the powder coating will get damaged by rocks and then will peel off in sheets like my snow plow. You might consider bandsaw cuts on the tubing ends to vent/drain the tubing so it won't rot from the inside.

Thanks. Thanks for your opinion on the powder coating vs. paint. I will think about adding something for drainage.

Roger's waiting for a paint or powder coat give away contest to start up on TBN before he decides!

A galvanizing or chrome plating giveaway would be awesome.:laughing:

I vote for paint Roger, with the abuse a typical grapple takes, PC is not justified.

Thanks for your opinion on the powder coating vs. paint.

Agreed

Thanks for your opinion on the powder coating vs. paint.

see just a little green on that tractor and it looks crukid.

I always runs the side link in when it is not in use.

 

[Renze]

You might consider bandsaw cuts on the tubing ends to vent/drain the tubing so it won't rot from the inside.

I pour old engine oil in hollow tubes before welding them shut. Ever opened a tractor transmission that sat for a couple of years ? mostly there isnt much rust because the oil vapour prevents it. (unless the oil was already saturated with moisture)

With oil in a tube frame, welded shut, the oil will emulsify most moisture that remains inside the tubes (or penetrates over the years) and is a good rust inhibitor.

Band saw cuts are sure not enough, you must either shut it off as much as possible, or leave openings as big as possible so the wind can go through. But the latter has the disadvantage that dirt enters too, and dirt holds moisture even more..

 

[boxorox]

just jokin about the crukid remark I figured he had some doohicky that did that. I actually think jd are awsome but Im just a poor ole countryboy. cant wait t see the paint and hear how it holds up.

 

[Dr Dave]

Thanks for the link 94BULLET, the weights of the bucket/crapple are alot, this would limit the load also. Looks like you got the right atachment.:thumbsup:

Dave

 

[SPIKER]

Powder Coating CAN be touched up just as any other type of top coat. The fact remains Spray Can Paint is worst type of coating for longevity. If you scratch to base metal you still need to treat the base metal scratch for best results when touching up. Now it is a GRAPPLE and powder coating will hold up better than MOST ANY other finish (2 part epoxy paints, (IMRON) catalyzed enamels next best).

All that said the thickness of the metal used will outlast most of US that are posting here if left un painted on normal use...
Mark

 

[CJONE]

First it looks like you are doing a great job on the grapple. When I saw the tines were only 5/16" I said that will bend quick, then I saw they were t-1. Good stuff, made many a truck frame from that stuff and it is tough!!! As far as the painting? are you guys kidding? If you use it like I use mine you will have hardy any paint left on anything except the top tube and cylinder! I would shoot it with the cheapest paint you can find because you will be touching it up ALOT. CJ