Something...'different'.

[HorseFixer 2,012]

The Tires look Awesome!          I however, do not see any Pinch Point in that setup. Besides Pinch Points we just call LIVING ON THE EDGE here in MICHIGAN.  

[farmer 1,075]

I see where your coming from Craig but I think it's ok, the levers stand back fairly well plus the boom is down so that's as 'shut' as it gets. You would have to put your fingers in the boom ends, which you could do with any loader (if you didn't want your fingers).  

 

 

Had another rush of blood to the head and blitzed through bucket bracket and ram mount without pictures,...sorry. 

This is where this design (without additional linkages between ram and bucket) comes unstuck. Because my one piece boom has a steeper angle down and up compared to a two piece boom of a FEL, crowd and dump angles are more limited. 

If this machine had to dump its bucket at full height effectively, l would have had to make up a linkage that would have given the bucket more 'throw'.  

For my needs however this wasn't necessary because I will be loading or spreading at ground level, the highest thing I have to load into is about a metre high. 

Working low ment my priority was a good crowd angle, running around with a bucket of stone without spills, etc. 

 

 

Chaining up the boom to put it on stands ment I could move the bucket/ram through its full range to get the best position for the 500mm stroke ram/ bucket bracket. Once found, marked, tacked, checked and finally welded up. 

 

 

This shows I've cut off the angle used to keep things square on the boom and welded in a 200x50x5mm between the booms down by the bucket. 

I also had a play at reusing the seat pan, it could be done, but I think the mud guards would wobble about too much and I prefer the open wheel f1 look anyway.    

 

 

[Texas Todd 1,025]

Its great to see the big picture. Awesome!! Keep it up!

[HorseFixer 2,012]

I'm liking it Brother of the Bucket!    So the next Question?  What's on Your BUCKET LIST?  

[farmer 1,075]

3 hours ago, HorseFixer said:

I'm liking it Brother of the Bucket!    So the next Question?  What's on Your BUCKET LIST?  

 

Having the paint fairies come and paint the pigging thing!  

[HorseFixer 2,012]

9 hours ago, farmer said:

 

Having the paint fairies come and paint the pigging thing!  

 

Are you gonna have the SAND BLASTING FAIRIES do a job on it first?      

[DennisThornton 4,769]

I used to have a 100lb pressure tank and a big commercial compressor so sandblasting wasn't such an issue.  Now it is...

[farmer 1,075]

No sandblasting clicknology I'm afraid, as this will be a working machine it'll be flap wheel, wire wheel, two coats of red oxide then (hopefully) two top coats. 

Only a couple more updates to go before a break for painting. One thing I forgot to get a picture of was the transmission belt idler engagement lever, it is now forward of the left loader tower. I simply used the original motion lever to connect to it, so the knob is approximately where the dial a height control used to be. 

So tonight...

 

 

Coming up with a cover for the dash which leads down to the hydro pump, I used the off cut from the bonnet, filled the latch slot and then cut and welded this piece of sheet metal (nothing to do with the tractor, colour is just a coincidence) to fit the shape. A bend at the bottom means this cover closes over the cooling fins of the pump to ensure the fan still does it's cooling job. Two small tabs with fasteners secure the top and the original bolt holds the bottom to the belt guard. 

 

 

Next came the old toolbox, toolboxes are handy so why not retain it..

 

 

The old seat pan was pretty rotted, but luckily the bits I need were ok, the hinge and centre section after a bit of cutting and drilling produced this,

 

 

Galvanised sheet was all I could find for the lid, bolted to the centre of the seat pan and a bend put in it,

 

 

It closes nicely. I have to get some sheet metal for enclosing the fuel tank/battery, so I will be replacing this galvanised toolbox lid. 

 

 

Lastly tonight, (something I do to all our buckets and grabs on the farm) The leading edge takes most of the wear on a loader bucket but they also wear thin on the 'heels' especially when used on concrete. 

 

 

Weld some wear plates on and save the bottom of the bucket.   

 

 

 

 

[Texas Todd 1,025]

I guess you don't have Harbor Freight across the pond, eh? 

Flap and wire wheel works just as well for me. HF Sand blast cabinet for the small stuff. 

[HorseFixer 2,012]

Brother Bucket Farmer was the Leading Edge and Heel Pad hat you were going to show me what my Bucket needed?     I had been planning on a knife on the leading edge but I had been thinking about something on the trailing edge and you answered my question!    Thanks ~Duke

[farmer 1,075]

Texas Todd, Sand blast cabinets/equipment are available here it's just something that I've never really needed.. until now. 

I have rigged up a biggish E tank, so hopefully over summer I can boil the rust away while doing other things.  

And Duke, yep the 'heel' pads were the item I referred to in your thread. I can't recall seeing them on buckets in general on RS, just a bit of protection. (Mine were a couple of ram mounts I got wrong)  

The eagle eyed cat watchers must have gone to sleep,..couple more chances coming up. Tonight throttle/choke and a ride through  the countryside.  

[farmer 1,075]

A few small items needed attending to before my creation headed off to the hydraulic pipe doctor. 

 

 

Wiring the ignition, ammeter, lights was a temporary fix, just to get life and test out how it would perform. I decided the throttle/choke would be best placed down under the seat as shown, basically once the engine is put to work with a hydro the throttle can be set and left alone, so putting it here would save Buying long cables and trying to route them up to the dash. 

 

 

I purchased two LED work lights and with the old seat support bracket made up some mounts. 

 

 

Of course I forgot about the light mount till the machine was stripped down again, so best guess was about here.  

 

 

Then one sunny morning the ILS was placed on the trailer for its appointment with the pipe man. (don't worry I strapped it down). 

 

 

Couldn't resist the 'what's in your mirror' shot, must look a little strange as you all seem to drive on the wrong side of the road.   

 

 

Later on and it returns all piped up and ready for trials. 

And there we have it, the journeys end, well all bar the grinding and brushing and painting....uuaagh. 

I'm gonna leave you hanging now until it's done, Thank you all for following along and as Arnie would say 'I'll be back'.  

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,358]

I can not wait for the finished project. All I can say so far is "Ab Fab" from the series and movie. Cheers

[DennisThornton 4,769]

28 minutes ago, farmer said:

A few small items needed attending to before my creation headed off to the hydraulic pipe doctor. 

 

 

Wiring the ignition, ammeter, lights was a temporary fix, just to get life and test out how it would perform. I decided the throttle/choke would be best placed down under the seat as shown, basically once the engine is put to work with a hydro the throttle can be set and left alone, so putting it here would save Buying long cables and trying to route them up to the dash. 

 

 

I purchased two LED work lights and with the old seat support bracket made up some mounts. 

 

 

Of course I forgot about the light mount till the machine was stripped down again, so best guess was about here.  

 

 

Then one sunny morning the ILS was placed on the trailer for its appointment with the pipe man. (don't worry I strapped it down). 

 

 

Couldn't resist the 'what's in your mirror' shot, must look a little strange as you all seem to drive on the wrong side of the road.   

 

 

Later on and it returns all piped up and ready for trials. 

And there we have it, the journeys end, well all bar the grinding and brushing and painting....uuaagh. 

I'm gonna leave you hanging now until it's done, Thank you all for following along and as Arnie would say 'I'll be back'.  

Well ain't that something!  Not sure what but there's a Wheel Horse in there somewhere i know!  But which end is which?

I want to try it!

[Texas Todd 1,025]

Bravo ol Chap! 

[farmer 1,075]

One thing to clear up, someone please tell me you spotted  the cat, surly you did Craig? 

[JPWH 6,147]

Cat was on wheels.

[farmer 1,075]

Thank you JPWH,

l have been wondering how a cute cuddly furry cat could lift my project on and off the bench!!...your prize?..a bumper/hydraulic oil tank.  

[JPWH 6,147]

And a grand prize it was! I have been wrestling with how to design one for a few months. I just couldn't get out of the box. Lol lol

 

[Texas Todd 1,025]

I'm in withdrawal already.....

[HorseFixer 2,012]

By the way, I like CAT's they taste just like Chicken!     So what's the hold up ya got that thing painted yet?     Or ya still fussing with her Bonnet?   

Edited May 5, 2017 by HorseFixer

[farmer 1,075]

Don't pressure me......

I hinted enough about my enthusiasm for prepping/painting, Lol. 

This is why I built the thing, then posted it all up!   To give you an idea of time scale I'm... 'thinking' about... 'maybe' buying a paint brush.     

[AMC RULES 37,141]

If it ain't a Cat...

it's a dog.  

[meadowfield 2,616]

c'mon Rex...  did you buy a brush and some paint or do we need to have a whip round? 

[Uncle Buck 246]

Damned impressive! Incredible fab skills and ingenuity!