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thks so much, I will check them out . I must have missed them the first time aroundEbay has several differant vendors
This maybe to late for bingoo but I needed to change 3 buckets over to new pin on style. I got a piece of schedule 80 pipe and had it turned out about 15 thousands so it wasn't to tight when I welded it. I cut 1/2" pieces like thick washers. I then took a torch and cut holes in bucket at close proximity of where the pin goes. I put pin in the bucket with down pressure on the boom and welded the thick washer on the bucket. It was a little work but enough pipe to do 12 buckets cost me $20.00 versus almost 100.00 per bracket and I don't have to cut and weld a lot on buckets. It was worth it to me and maybe it will be to somebody else.thks so much, I will check them out . I must have missed them the first time around
ffpup, do you have any pictures of this? Are you using the pipe as the pin? I changed my old xchange and have been using the bolt on holder to use my old buckets, I would like to change them to use the pin. I thought of cutting holes in the sides of the bucket mount and adding the gusset washer you described.This maybe to late for bingoo but I needed to change 3 buckets over to new pin on style. I got a piece of schedule 80 pipe and had it turned out about 15 thousands so it wasn't to tight when I welded it. I cut 1/2" pieces like thick washers. I then took a torch and cut holes in bucket at close proximity of where the pin goes. I put pin in the bucket with down pressure on the boom and welded the thick washer on the bucket. It was a little work but enough pipe to do 12 buckets cost me $20.00 versus almost 100.00 per bracket and I don't have to cut and weld a lot on buckets. It was worth it to me and maybe it will be to somebody else.
Yes I cut holes in the sides of the bucket and added washer like you said. Ill try and post some pictures in a few days. I am using the pin that is with the machine in the x-change. I used the pipe as the washers on each side. do a little measuring that I didn't do and cut holes in bucket off of the machine. You may have to do a little grinding on the inside of mounting bracket. Then hook and slide bucket on the xchange and make sure pin will slid in. Once you get it in and sliding free place 1/2 washer over each end of the pin and weld in a couple spots then remove from machine so you can flat weld washer on bucket. I hope you can understand my explanation.ffpup, do you have any pictures of this? Are you using the pipe as the pin? I changed my old xchange and have been using the bolt on holder to use my old buckets, I would like to change them to use the pin. I thought of cutting holes in the sides of the bucket mount and adding the gusset washer you described.
Oh and the pin mics almost perfect to 1.250 or 1 1/4. My machine shop guy turned it out so when it shrinks from welding it will still take the pin. I got a 12" piece cause it seemed like it was a good length to have and for him to work with.Yes I cut holes in the sides of the bucket and added washer like you said. Ill try and post some pictures in a few days. I am using the pin that is with the machine in the x-change. I used the pipe as the washers on each side. do a little measuring that I didn't do and cut holes in bucket off of the machine. You may have to do a little grinding on the inside of mounting bracket. Then hook and slide bucket on the xchange and make sure pin will slid in. Once you get it in and sliding free place 1/2 washer over each end of the pin and weld in a couple spots then remove from machine so you can flat weld washer on bucket. I hope you can understand my explanation.
ffpup, thanks for the further explanation, I understand now, your way seems better than what I was going to try. I was going to drill holes, not torch them. Maybe a plazma cut hole? Hope to see your pictures when you can post them. ThanksOh and the pin mics almost perfect to 1.250 or 1 1/4. My machine shop guy turned it out so when it shrinks from welding it will still take the pin. I got a 12" piece cause it seemed like it was a good length to have and for him to work with.
I was gonna try and drill the holes out too but I didn't see a way to get them close enough to use and would probably still have to add washers. If someone could measure them out and get them close and drill with maybe an 1 1/2 bit it would make a cleaner job I'm sure. It just seemed like alot to do for nothing really gained.ffpup, thanks for the further explanation, I understand now, your way seems better than what I was going to try. I was going to drill holes, not torch them. Maybe a plazma cut hole? Hope to see your pictures when you can post them. Thanks