Grapple Design

[GuglioLS]

Dave,

Your grapple sure is looking good, very beefy for sure.

Re Pictures:
I want them smaller in the board, but click able any help?

If you have a photobucket account, just click the little box next to the photo, then go to the bottom of the web page, then push the button "Generate HTML and Image code" then click the code in the box "IMG clickable thumbnails for message boards - recommended" The code will be copied to the clipboard, simply paste the copied code into the TBN thread. Then Viola! you should have image clickable thumbnail pictures. Like this:



Larry

 

[dtd24]

Thanks I think I have it now

 

[dtd24]

I think I should be able to end this thread by the end of this weekend. It has been a long process, but I think I will be happy with the outcome. I'm going to try to finish up the welding tonight.

 

[SkunkWerX]

DTD,

Man, that is looking really NICE!!!

What is the total width, at the outer grapple teeth?
And what is the width of your bucket?

Just trying to see what kind of "grab" you will have, in relation to your overall bucket width.

Looking reeeeal good!!

 

[dtd24]

Skunk,
The overall width of tooth to tooth is about 42" +/-. The barcket on the bucket is 46" and the bucket itself is 73". So about 15" from tooth to end of bucket.

I was at TSC and they have what looks to be the best paint selection. I figure an implement paint prime and I think match the wheel wells using JD yellow (is that is such a color).

Very ready for the grapple. I just piled up my 27th project for it.

 

[dtd24]

Grapple manufacturing process complete

 

[dtd24]

Lots of Pics

 

[dtd24]

Figured you guys would appreciate some pics of the shop as well.

 

[3RRL]

Wow, great pics dt.
Your grapple should be done pretty soon and working then, huh?
Geez, you got a lot of stuff in your garage. I couldn't fit all mine so I had to get rid of it and keep only what fit. Now I wish I'd kept some more to put some in my new barn. Your shop is well equipped man.

 

[IslandTractor]

Nice job. I really like the wider than average grapple arm and the moderate underbite.

Now we need you to get out of your shop and snag some "grapple in action" photos.