 jlbart
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Cut Teeth into bucket edge
Posted: 04/29/2012 08:25 PM |
| I'm planning to buy a new bolt on bucket edge then take a plasma cutter to cut teeth out of the edge. Anyone see any issues with that. It should give me a nice set of digging teeth while being able to smooth out dirt because the teeth (cut form the smooth edge) will not extend below the bucket. |
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Tazza
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Re: Cut Teeth into bucket edge
Posted: 04/30/2012 03:03 PM |
I believe you can buy ones pre-cut like that. They do it with a profile cutter when cutting the plate.
I can see it helping some, i just don't know how effective it will be vs a set of good teeth. |
Bobcat 763 burnt but i'm working on it!, 04 S150 with air and a smooshed cab, S250 turbo. |
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jlbart
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Re: Cut Teeth into bucket edge
Posted: 04/30/2012 08:55 PM |
Yes you can buy, but I think they run over $1000. I can buy an smooth edge for a little over $200. The nice thing about this type of edge - cut from smooth edge - is you can smooth dirt when backing up almost as nice as when using a smooth bucket edge. The teeth stick down too farm below the bucket. The question is will the plasma cutter ruin the temper in the steel? And if it is ruined what are the consequences? Soft, brittle??? I'm not to concerned with it being soft as I won't use the bucket near as much as a professional would; just for acreage and light farm use. |
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Tazza
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Re: Cut Teeth into bucket edge
Posted: 05/01/2012 02:16 AM |
I don't believe the plasma will harm it, the eat is very concentrated.
1k for one like that is insane, a few hours with a plasma and you will get the same results.
If you do it, please take pictures! |
Bobcat 763 burntbut i'm working on it!, 04 S150 with air and a smooshed cab, S250 turbo. |
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jlbart
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Re: Cut Teeth into bucket edge
Posted: 05/08/2012 08:50 PM |
| I purchased an edge for $165. Now I need to get the edge cut. With plasma cutter. |
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Tazza
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Re: Cut Teeth into bucket edge
Posted: 05/09/2012 03:46 AM |
Don't forget to take pictures |
Bobcat 763 burntbut i'm working on it!, 04 S150 with air and a smooshed cab, S250 turbo. |
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Bvill01
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| Joined: 17 Mar 2012 |
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Re: Cut Teeth into bucket edge
Posted: 05/15/2012 05:25 PM |
| Takes some pictures thanks |
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Re: Cut Teeth into bucket edge
Posted: 09/01/2012 06:00 PM |
You can do it guy, I've done it for my 15” backhoe bucket on my 709. I haven't seen any problems and I put all the hoe's breakout forces on individual teeth ocasionally.
That said, the bobcat bolt on teeth can't be beat for a bucket. |
1997 Bobcat 763F, Loegering Steel Tracks, 709 Backhoe, 15c Auger, Dozer Blade, Snow Pusher, Grapple, Tree Shovel, 66" Smooth Bucket, 72" Tooth Bucket, 72" Grapple Bucket, Tree Shear, Woodsplitter, 48" Forks, 16.5' Trailer, 1 Ton Dump |
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