Markham Toothbar Here!

[cedarman]

Markham toothbar arrived today and will install this weekend. I read awhile back on the best way to drill but would appreciate a reminder. Also, is it best to have the nuts for the bolts on the inside and cut bolt off reasonably close to nut?

 

[nysdotinspector]

The best way for me to mount my toothbar was to , place the toothbar inside the bucket and use the pre drilled holes in the toothbar as a guide drilling from the inside out. It took me about 10 minutes to drill and mount. I also placed a flat washer between the tooth bar and the bucket. A perfect job. Also I placed the nuts on the inside of the bucket and did not cut the bolt.

 

[Bird]

I did the same; with only the head of the bolt on the outside, I figured I could get closer to obstacles without worrying about a bolt catching on anything. Some folks have mentioned trying to keep the threads clean, but I never worried about that. I had plenty of spare bolts (but never needed one) and a good impact wrench to remove the bolts when I wanted the toothbar off.

 

[rcrcomputing]

I used a bi-metel hole saw. Worked great.
As my bolts were long. I put them to the inside and put an extra nut on to protect the threads.

 

[mathey]

funny...mine came today as well (not to mention it was $30 cheaper than originally since they can ship via UPS now!)...I was just geting on here to find the posts I read a while back about installation tips...

so, I'm guessing I'll need a 1/2" bi-metal hole saw, some washers to fill the gaps...correct?

also, I know this was talked about before, but why I couldn't use a 1/2" clevis pin and a hitchpin clip instead of the bolt/nut/washer? I know it only takes a few minutes to get the bar off, but I use my slip on forks alot, and it would nice to remove the bar quickly.

 

[JasonL]

Mathey- I ordered one from Markham yesterday. (49") To ship UPS was $156 (almost as much as the bar!!!) Ended up shipping Conway freight to business address. I guess my question is what advantage is UPS. Surely my bar is about as small as they come, so why was UPS an option for you and not for me?? Jason

 

[mathey]

hmmm, I have no clue how UPS figures their rates...how much was the freight cost?

 

[JasonL]

Freight was $64.81. The weight is about 65 lbs (I think) I don't think the weight would be a problem for UPS, but maybe the shape? I wonder if Markham boxed it if that would change things? I decided to just do what the lady suggested and have it shipped freight, but it does have me wondering??? Jason

 

[mathey]

well, for what its worth, I trust Markham's, they seemed genuinely interested in shipping it via whatever way was best for me...and I'm sure they did the same for you...

 

[creeper]

A regular 1/2" bit works just fine, no need to go get a hole saw unless you have to get a bit either way. I put the nut on the inside and used the toothbar as a guide as others did.