GreenMtnMan
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Thanks a lot for posting these! I found them very helpful, and thanks to you I will order a toothbar for my bucket.
Toothbar Tutorial (my Version)
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JohnMiller3
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Nice job Jerry... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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Inspector507
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Bird,
Thats a toothbar from WR Long.
Ken,
You're welcome. I see a few posts now and then about people wondering how to install one. I can tell some of them fret about how to drill a 3/4" hole in 1/4" steel.........it isn't that hard to do at all.
Thats a toothbar from WR Long.
Ken,
You're welcome. I see a few posts now and then about people wondering how to install one. I can tell some of them fret about how to drill a 3/4" hole in 1/4" steel.........it isn't that hard to do at all.
B7500
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Nice Job,
You did a better job then I did. Mine ended up with about a 1/4th inch space between it and the bucket. Works ok just fills with small rocks and stuff in the gap.
-Terry
You did a better job then I did. Mine ended up with about a 1/4th inch space between it and the bucket. Works ok just fills with small rocks and stuff in the gap.
-Terry
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Nice job Inspector. Your going to love that toothbar. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I have the same toothbar, only the 48" version. I love it. It really helps to dig.
2 suggestions: use anti-sieze on the bolts if you intend on taking the toothbar off in the winter
and I put the nuts on the outside because I also have a few exposed threads. I think the most wear would occur inside the bucket, not outside. This is again to aid in taking it off in the winter.
Dave R.
2 suggestions: use anti-sieze on the bolts if you intend on taking the toothbar off in the winter
and I put the nuts on the outside because I also have a few exposed threads. I think the most wear would occur inside the bucket, not outside. This is again to aid in taking it off in the winter.
Dave R.
Dougwatts
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Inspector,
I'm in the midst of installing a toothbar on my JD FEL. I did exactly as you did through drilling the 1/2" holes. I've worn out two unibits trying to get from 1/2 to 3/4. I thought about buying a 3/4 bit or two, but I don't have a drill with a 1/2" chuck. Is there a secret to getting a unibit to last long enough to drill my holes? Or do you have any other thoughts on how I might finish this little project. I'm a little frustrated as I can't play with my new toothbar.
Thanks.
I'm in the midst of installing a toothbar on my JD FEL. I did exactly as you did through drilling the 1/2" holes. I've worn out two unibits trying to get from 1/2 to 3/4. I thought about buying a 3/4 bit or two, but I don't have a drill with a 1/2" chuck. Is there a secret to getting a unibit to last long enough to drill my holes? Or do you have any other thoughts on how I might finish this little project. I'm a little frustrated as I can't play with my new toothbar.
Thanks.
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Inspector507
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Doug,
You need to make sure you're using a step drill without the very small steps to it. The one I used has maybe 6 steps and not 13. The 13 step bits are for thinner material and will burn up in a hurry with ¼" material. GO SLOW use a lubricant
You need to make sure you're using a step drill without the very small steps to it. The one I used has maybe 6 steps and not 13. The 13 step bits are for thinner material and will burn up in a hurry with ¼" material. GO SLOW use a lubricant
JASTN70D
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Just curious as to why the holes were placed in the front of the slot as opposed to the rear. I put my tooth bar on a couple of weeks ago and I put the holes to the rear of the slot. I have used the heck out of it on stumps and have not noticed any problems. I just want to be sure I did it correctly