Grapple,Scrap metal and etc.

   / Grapple,Scrap metal and etc. #11  
Looks real good, Sanman,

At first I questioned the use of a toggle switch, but of course it should be just fine, since the loader valve only sends fluid when it is moved off center. Like have a grapple of my own someday...

Nice work!
 
   / Grapple,Scrap metal and etc. #12  
Wow, That is GREAT!
I think I should call the SurplusCenter and see if I can get a commission for all these diverters they seem to be selling lately!
 
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#13  
just finished the major portion of the grapple yesterday an just like finishing touches, such as a little paint here/there, hose ID an a few other adjustments.
I like the "thumb toogle switch" because it gives me just enough time to thank before acting, an I can glance down at itan know exactly what I want to do before applying pressure. It works really good for me.
 
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#14  
Keenyd
You've got my support, if you need it for a commission /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
   / Grapple,Scrap metal and etc. #15  
Nice looking additions Sanman. That's a beefy looking grapple how does it handle the weight of a tree? It looks like it it shaped so that things won't easily slip out of it.

Do you have any pictures to post on the construction of the grapple itself?
 
   / Grapple,Scrap metal and etc. #16  
Love the skidplate. Which community are you from?
 
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#17  
PineRidge,
I didn't have anything to go by but pictures of other grapples. I first made parts from wood to get an idea of what it would like. then figured out cylinder travel an mounting points and got started welding. I put a little more turn at the points and cut in about four inches of teeth. I hadn't had time to really test it except on a pile of RR ties with know problems at all.
 
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#18  
I live in the [CountyLine] community about halfway between Chatham an Ruston
 
   / Grapple,Scrap metal and etc. #19  
I used to fish Caney over by Chatham, before the grass dissapeared. I'm 20mi out of Winnfield.
 
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#20  
yea, I know what ya mean. I still fish caney from time to time for crappie an chinquapin but they or hard to come by sometimes, but when everything click,it's all good.
 

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