Grapple --- 1 Lid or 2

[k0ua]

No I don't have one of those and have thought about adding one but on uneven ground I would really like to see the tines. How are you able to see yours? Where do you look?

I can see the first couple of tines on each side. perhaps my tractor is narrower than yours? If I stand up or lean out I can see it pretty well

 

[Underdog57]

Hillbilly; Very nice work, looks really good!!!!

 

[Xfaxman]

:thumbsup: Gooder-un :thumbsup:

 

[TomSeller]

Looks like under $50 with a 7" monitor isn't difficult from a quick scan on amazon.

I like the idea of a wireless camera I could put where it was most needed - like the back of a hay wagon, or on the FEL for placing poles. I haven't committed to trying it though.

And mount it to a strong magnet so you can put almost anywhere. Battery would need to be pretty good.

 

[HCJtractor]

That build is amazing. Did you cut all the parts with a torch or plasma? Can't believe how fast you completed this. You have great skills!

 

[Hilbilly]

That build is amazing. Did you cut all the parts with a torch or plasma? Can't believe how fast you completed this. You have great skills!

Thanks so much for the compliments.

Fast! I thought I was slow as molasses building this thing but I really enjoyed it. I think I'm going to miss going out to the shop to work on it. As a matter of fact I think I will add a small cross piece to the lid with some teeth on it for grabbing logs from the end. Just because and it gives me another chance to use the new plasma.

I cut pretty much everything with the chop saw and a torch. My torch cutting sucked at first but did get better. I cut all the 15 deg angles for the back of the tines plus the angles on the bottom, at the front of the tines, with the torch. I became really well acquainted with my 4 1/2" grinder during the build. :laughing:

I ended up getting a plasma pretty much after I was done but did find some minor things to use it for, like the last braces. I should have bought it at the beginning. Oh well.

 

[HCJtractor]

Just curious. What did you do professionally before you retired?

 

[jmc]

Very well done!

If you add a protective mesh, think about attaching it with u-bolts or something so it's easily replaceable.
(To the man with a welder, everything looks like a...)

And some chain hooks might be handy before you paint it.

 

[k0ua]

Very well done!

If you add a protective mesh, think about attaching it with u-bolts or something so it's easily replaceable.
(To the man with a welder, everything looks like a...)

I always say if you can't weld it, screw it!:laughing:

 

[Hilbilly]

Just curious. What did you do professionally before you retired?

Consulting engineering, specializing in land development and municipal infrastructure.

Very well done!

If you add a protective mesh, think about attaching it with u-bolts or something so it's easily replaceable.
(To the man with a welder, everything looks like a...)

And some chain hooks might be handy before you paint it.

I have some chain hooks on my bucket but if I have some kicking around in the shop I will add them and thanks for the tip.

I always say if you can't weld it, screw it! -screws-jpg

That's funny.