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Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-07-21, 12:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
My root ripper has come a long way. It is now a...

My root ripper has come a long way.
It is now a 5/8" blade.

https://ecorenovator.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9344&stc=1&d=1625677572

Here is my tractor loading 5/8" plate on my...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 03-04-20, 06:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
My new Root ripper and quick connect taking out a...

My new Root ripper and quick connect taking out a old tree.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8UwOPRzB2g
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-30-19, 09:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
My last bucket tooth came in. I was able to dig a...

My last bucket tooth came in. I was able to dig a few feet down to test it out. I had to shoot a skunk that was coming in my barn and was not scared of us.
It was a good time to dig a hole.

This...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-19-19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
Here are a couple picture showing how to make a...

Here are a couple picture showing how to make a curved bucket.
I toque it down weld a little and repeat.
https://ecorenovator.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8626&stc=1&d=1558302441

At...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-16-19, 11:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
I just got a new plasma cutter. I wanted to make...

I just got a new plasma cutter. I wanted to make something that I have made before so I could compare to my old cutting methods to plasma cutting.
I am making a 12” backhoe bucket. I have the front...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-07-19, 09:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
The rock rake is done and put to work. ...

The rock rake is done and put to work.

https://ecorenovator.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8605&stc=1&d=1557282525
...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-05-19, 09:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
The rock rake is very close to being done. I am...

The rock rake is very close to being done. I am going to add kick stand and I need to paint it other than that it is done.
It was raining today so I could not test it out.
...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-03-19, 09:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
I finally got to dig a little more than a test...

I finally got to dig a little more than a test dig while with my DIY 16” bucket.
This thing holds a lot of dirt. It takes a little more finesse breaking through the surface we have hard red clay....
Forum: Lawn and Garden 04-28-19, 03:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
I made some progress. The front of it is done. It...

I made some progress. The front of it is done. It is mostly 2" x 2" 1/4" square tubing.
The main boom is 3" x 3" and I have all 56 3/8" holes drilled using only one drill bit.
My bolts come in...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 04-24-19, 07:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
I brought in 30 ton top soil to get grass to grow...

I brought in 30 ton top soil to get grass to grow on our Geo trenches. It had lots of rock in it.
https://ecorenovator.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8598&stc=1&d=1556110711

Now I need a...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 04-22-19, 09:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
I repurpose the SSQA plate one more time. I added...

I repurpose the SSQA plate one more time. I added a hitch for moving and parking trailers. I still need to get some paint on it.
I used scrap yard steel and I already had the hitch so this cost me...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 04-12-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
The scrap yard 1 mile from my house sells surplus...

The scrap yard 1 mile from my house sells surplus steel. I just bought 260 pounds for .20 a pound.
My welding projects just got cheaper.

I bought some extra steel for projects that I have not...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 04-10-19, 08:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
Thanks for the question. That encouraged me to do...

Thanks for the question. That encouraged me to do the math.
I can buy everything similar from one vendor except the 16” bucket and that is OEM

They don't make these items for my tractor yet....
Forum: Lawn and Garden 04-07-19, 09:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
I have been using root ripper to clean the fence...

I have been using root ripper to clean the fence line and I am supper happy with how it is performing. It is very fun to use. I use to cut the fence line and the stuff just grows back. Not now I am...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 03-27-19, 09:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
All I need now is the back brackets. It is...

All I need now is the back brackets. It is starting to look like a bucket.
I hope it digs well but time will tell.

I broke a small ratchet strap making the curved bottom.
The larger 2" 10K...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 03-22-19, 08:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
I made a backhoe lift attachment. It was made...

I made a backhoe lift attachment.
It was made out of ½ plate. My quick attach works so well that it is only one pin to switch. This should be useful for some jobs....
Forum: Lawn and Garden 03-17-19, 03:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
I just finished my 16” backhoe bucket for my GC...

I just finished my 16” backhoe bucket for my GC 1710.

I made this a little bigger than the OEM one. This was a little challenging because all the top part is ½” and 3/8” steel. That is a little...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 03-16-19, 09:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
I used a ratchet strap to help make the round...

I used a ratchet strap to help make the round bottom. The final part I used the tractor outrigger to push down the bottom and tack weld it.
That work pretty well. Now on to the brackets and then the...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 03-11-19, 08:23 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
I did a small change on the pin I take out on my...

I did a small change on the pin I take out on my QC. I welded a flag on the pin so you can get a hold of it to pull it out....
Forum: Lawn and Garden 03-06-19, 11:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
I made pins out of 1144 TGP (turned, ground,...

I made pins out of 1144 TGP (turned, ground, polished). Someone very nice on the tractor forum suggested this to me....
Forum: Lawn and Garden 03-03-19, 06:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
I finished my quick connect for my backhoe. I...

I finished my quick connect for my backhoe. I still need to make some pins for the bucket.
Once I have some pins, I will try out my new root ripper.
...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 02-25-19, 12:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
I went to drill my holes for the pins and I did...

I went to drill my holes for the pins and I did not realize the pins are nonstandard size.
I had to order a 30 mm hole saw carbide tipped. It will be here tomorrow.

My quick attach plates are all...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 02-21-19, 11:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
It is closer. It needs just the top brackets and...

It is closer. It needs just the top brackets and painted.
https://ecorenovator.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8531&stc=1&d=1550771776

I found some 3/8" steel at the steel surplus today....
Forum: Lawn and Garden 02-18-19, 11:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
BXpanded has the tooth bars. It has performed...

BXpanded has the tooth bars.
It has performed great. I have used it a ton. Very happy with it.
https://bxpanded.com/

I just found this project where they made their own for a very low cost....
Forum: Lawn and Garden 02-17-19, 01:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 50,098
Posted By pinballlooking
The root ripper is ruff cut out. ...

The root ripper is ruff cut out.
https://ecorenovator.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8526&stc=1&d=1550430130
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