SSQA build using Bob Tach rebuild kit

[mikefromnh]

I've wanted to add a ssqa to my tractor for a while. But my metal working tools consist mainly of a grinder, stick welder and a BFH. My tractor isn't common (honda 6522) so no off the shelf solution is available.

So I ordered a couple rebuild kits off ebay for a bobtach. Total cost was $145 for all the misc. little pieces handles and pins. For both sides.

Bobcat Bobtach Toolcat Handle Kit LH Fits 5600 5610 | eBay
Bobcat Bobtach 6737191 Wedge Pin Fits S185 S205 S220 S250 S300 S330 Skid Steer | eBay

 

[mikefromnh]

The wedge pins are 1.21". I was going to use 1.25" dom tubing but I couldn't find any locally. I had some sch 80 pipe and 1-1/4" type l copper. The pins slide nicely in the copper and the BFH persuaded the copper into the sch 80 1.5" pipe

 

[mikefromnh]

Got the pieces cut and ready to tack together. But I can't seem to load anymore pics

 

[joefromga]

Got the pieces cut and ready to tack together. But I can't seem to load anymore pics

And I was getting all excited.

 

[Xfaxman]

Got the pieces cut and ready to tack together. But I can't seem to load anymore pics

Did you change cameras? These pictures are small, but the ones that won't load may be too large.

They have to be 1,000KB or smaller. Also if uploading several at once the total has to be 1,000KB or smaller or they get ignored.

 

[mikefromnh]

Alright I'll try again...was trying to do too many at once.

 

[mikefromnh]

Not all the repair kits come with one of these pivot pins. But the toolcat one showed it in the pics so that's what I went with since they were all the same price.

 

[mikefromnh]

And here is ready to be tacked together.
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I have to cut the ears off the bucket. Trying to decide if I should break down and order a plasma cutter or use a grinder.
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That's as far as I got today. Should work no?

 

[mikefromnh]

And I was getting all excited.

I hope it was worth the wait.


And somehow these pics are showing 'up in this post even though I didn't attach them again?

 

[joefromga]

It is. Looks awesome and can't wait to see the result. . By the way-buy that plasma cutter! It'll change your life. I've had mine probably ten years and love it. The new ones are small and powerful.

I hate grinding but can't find enough stuff to cut with my plasma. It's like a dang light Saber. Blows through anything.