Root Rake/Grapple For Kubota B2910

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#11  
Some with the jaw open:

Side perspective:

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Another:

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Front:

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Rear:

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#12  
One from above:

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   / Root Rake/Grapple For Kubota B2910 #13  
Looks good. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread.
 
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#14  
Looks good.
Thanks ... it's pretty easy (relatively speaking) to create the plans and model it in the digital aether ..

Bringing it into a physical reality is another matter tho' ...

We'll see how that ultimately goes ... :D

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread.
Thanks for looking ... any input is welcome and will be considered.
 
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#15  
Fabricating the "teeth" for the upper jaw:

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#16  
A number of years ago I started to build a dump cart for the B2910 ... and before I had it finished, Country Mfg. put their dump carts on sale for half price ... so I bought one instead.

This is the frame I built for the dump cart bed ... the center sections are 3" x 2" x 1/4" wall rectangular tube and will be used as the two main cross tubes on the lower rake section:

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#17  
Some of the pieces/parts for the grapple:

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#18  
Reaming the 1" D.O.M. tube (pin mounts) to fit the hinge pins for the upper jaw and cylinders:

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#19  
Mock up/dry fit of one (of two) of the upper jaw arms:

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#20  
The 3" x 2" x 1/4" cross tubes after being cut to length (49 1/2"), one has had the old welds ground off and has had the heavy rust removed with a wire wheel:

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After that was done to both, they both treated with phosphoric acid to convert whatever rust remained.

(I actually wish I had made these slightly longer (by 2") ... for clearance reasons when welding)
 

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