Question about a grapple

[JerryG]

That is looking real good. I like what looks to be tabs for attaching the middle of the bar. All of the store bought ones that I have seen, just had the end plates. I think that the tabs are a good idea.

 

[PineRidge]

Alignment rod removed and shorter pins and clip installed in lift arms.

At this point we are still waiting for the cylinder to arrive from Northern Tool.

The modified center lift arm with wider pivot bushing and pivot/rear cylinder combination mount is also on it's way to us.

Stay tuned........... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[PineRidge]

Jerry I thought those 3 tabs might really make the grapple a lot more secure on the bucket. So when I was picking up steel we grabbed a hunk of 2 X 12 X 1/2 inch to make all three.

Randall I told you we can make a real mess didn't I? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Junkman]

Mike..... there are a couple of unanswered questions.... what did you do to Rose that she threw you out of the house at 4:30 AM? Also, why do you keep referring to "we" when you claim to be doing all this by yourself? Are you using additional laborers to accomplish some of the tasks that you are not man enough to do, such as carrying the steel and picking up after the messy barn? As for the teeth, now I know why the tooth fairy wouldn't bring you anything for them and why the wife won't kiss you....... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[PineRidge]

<font color="blue"> why do you keep referring to "we" </font>

Junk around here most things are a team effort so I find myself using the word "we" quite a bit. We even spills over to personal projects. Also keep in mind that Andy has been keeping tabs on this project since we started. While I was working on the grapple last night he called me from Illinois to talk about the most recent changes that he made for us. I'm really, really impressed with his follow-up on this project. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[JASTN70D]

Junkman

Seeing how he started out at 4:30 Am maybe WE is him and the Deer he got the picture of the other day. Who else would be out there at that time of day? If his shop floor wasn't so clean we might be able to spot some tracks

 

[KiotiJohn]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Also, why do you keep referring to "we" when you claim to be doing all this by yourself? )</font>
Mike is actually using the "royal" we, as he is really a relocated dictator from a south american country who is in the witness relocation program. They tried to get him to stop using the we as they were afraid it was going to give him away to the guys against whom he testified, and sure enough, they're on their way! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
John

 

[SPIKER]

yep those South American guys are in Perrys'ville now at my new shop, said that someone got wind of that grapple maker who helped clear out the rain forest down there! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif


I think I better come get that hole shooting match from him very very soon, just to prevent them from finding him of corse just thinking of mikes personal health & all! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

as for that CLEAN SHOP FLOOR I think there must be some HELP there with a broom maybe MRS mike? /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif I sure know if and when I'm working it never looks that clean before durring or after the project! lol

MarkM

 

[PineRidge]

Found out the the center lift arm on the grapple was going to interfere with the center tooth on our tooth-bar so I took an angle grinder and cut the welds to remove the center tooth on the bar. Once the center lift arm is welded to the support tube I can then reposition the tooth an inch to the left or right to eliminate the interference.

The stout grapple cylinder arrived yesterday as we were visiting the Columbus, Ohio Power Show.

 

[PineRidge]

I wanted to post this picture for all you naysayers out there. You know the ones that think I'm running around in our pole barn with a broom and a dust pan and never getting anything messed up.

Anyway this picture shows the grapple support tube now attached to the side plates and removed from the bucket for some final welding and grinding.

I think this picture of my workbench might even make Junkman proud, right? /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[rswyan]

Grinding dust and clutter ........... excellent !

 

[Junkman]

What is that telephone doing on the wall? I was told that there is no telephone in the pole barn, because that is your refuge from civilization and Rose. Is that the hot line to Junkman Engineering from PineRidge Manufacturing??? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[kennyd]

Great job Mike, You do excellent work!

 

[PineRidge]

Kenny thanks for the compliment, we're getting there little by little.

Junk I really don't use the phone in the barn except for emergency purposes, (ordering pizza & beer)

The one thing I like most about it is a hailing horn that is part of the phone system and mounted up near the ceiling. If Rose really does need my attention she can pick up any phone in the house and hail me on that horn. Course I have been known to play deaf and ignore it from time to time. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Bluecheck546]

I like it /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif, keep those picture coming. NICE JOB! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Junkman]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( ................ Course I have been known to play deaf and ignore it from time to time. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif )</font>

Rose told me that you play deaf and dumb sometimes, but most of the time it is just DUMB!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[SKOALMAN]

Pineridge,
Man, your doing an Awesome Job! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Nice Series of Photos. Wish I had the tools and skills to do what you are doing! You see parts and attachments and forget sometimes just how much goes in to making an implement. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif I know you were looking at the ATI Grapple and guess there is just something about doing it yourself! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[ronjhall]

Mike
I don't know if you saw this picture in one of the <font color="orange"> Kubota </font> forums.

Here is the post.

 

[PineRidge]

Skolman thanks for the kind words... We probably would have purchased a ATI but there was some confusion from the dealer here in town that sells them. So I figured in the time it takes him to get me a price and call me back I'll just build one myself. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Ron I dropped over to the Kubota forum and took a look, that's a nice looking grapple. I think it's a Virnig you can see them here.

It's kind of a neat site, mouse over any grapple and it will look like it's open.

 

[ronjhall]

Nice site. I don't remember seeing it before.
Where are the update photos this morning? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif