l185 fel bucket repair

[kcservak]

Hey guys just thought I would show you the bucket on my l185 I just bought this tractor a month or so ago the previous owner wrapped a chain around the bucket and as you can see in the pics really bent it so I straitened it welded 3" channel on top with some bracing and then I welded on 3 2" receivers that I am making some different adapters for so I can use hooks or tow balls or what ever I can think up I am making a headache board for it now for when the snow comes.I hope you like the pics aren't great I will add stuff as I mack it.
Keith.

 

[kcservak]

Thanks for the kind words vic.

 

[Kubota_Man]

Very nice One day I'll grow up and be able to weld like that

 

[Dad03]

Looks great. Those welds sure are pretty.
What did you use?

 

[kcservak]

Very nice One day I'll grow up and be able to weld like that

Thanks kubota man when I grow up I want to be able to weld like Paul.

 

[kcservak]

Looks great. Those welds sure are pretty.
What did you use?

Thanks Dad03 I used a Lincoln 255 power mig.

 

[WinnieCouple]

... questions on getting the bend out of the bucket...?
did you have to heat it up with a torch?
or did you start welding the channel at the non-bent or the bent end and use the channel and some "pressure" like a jack or BFH...?
do you clamp it down a few inches at a time and pull it together....

my bucket is bowed OUT... not so bad as it gives me more "volume" to the bucket, but i'd like to get her straight and put some support across the top.

Thanks for any suggestions

 

[kcservak]

... questions on getting the bend out of the bucket...?
did you have to heat it up with a torch?
or did you start welding the channel at the non-bent or the bent end and use the channel and some "pressure" like a jack or BFH...?
do you clamp it down a few inches at a time and pull it together....

my bucket is bowed OUT... not so bad as it gives me more "volume" to the bucket, but i'd like to get her straight and put some support across the top.

Thanks for any suggestions

WinnieCouple,What I did was clamped the channel on with a 2" block on each end and then started pulling the bend up with c clamps and a lot of heat from a torch the reason for the blocks is to pull it past center and let it cool then when you tack of the clamps it will want to spring back almost strait the I took out the blocks clamped on the c channel and welded it slow moving around and letting welds cool in between so as not to warp it I hope this helps.
Keith.

 

[WinnieCouple]

WinnieCouple,What I did was clamped the channel on with a 2" block on each end and then started pulling the bend up with c clamps and a lot of heat from a torch the reason for the blocks is to pull it past center and let it cool then when you tack of the clamps it will want to spring back almost strait the I took out the blocks clamped on the c channel and welded it slow moving around and letting welds cool in between so as not to warp it I hope this helps.
Keith.

Sounds good, thanks for the info.

 

[aquaforce]

Looks like a very good repair and more functional now too. Good job.

You did the ORANGE proud.

 

[kcservak]

Looks like a very good repair and more functional now too. Good job.

You did the ORANGE proud.

Thanks aquaforce I have started to make some attachments for it that's why I put on 3 receivers and I know it would probably be easier to put on a quick change plate but I have never been known for doing things the easy way.
Keith.

 

[skeets]

One day I'll grow up and be able to weld like that

Hell I wont live that long,, A very nice job I am impressed

 

[kcservak]

One day I'll grow up and be able to weld like that

Hell I wont live that long,, A very nice job I am impressed

Thanks skeets but like wildfire is always saying a little practice and you could be welding great even better than me.
KEITH.

 

[Wildfire]

Well sir I can tell you one thing. That's a nice job you've done there. What a great improvement you've made. No fault can be found with that my friend. Tip my lid to you.

If someone do find some kind of a fault with it just tell them that Wildfire said it is

and here's what to do

 

[kcservak]

Well sir I can tell you one thing. That's a nice job you've done there. What a great improvement you've made. No fault can be found with that my friend. Tip my lid to you.

If someone do find some kind of a fault with it just tell them that Wildfire said it is

and here's what to do

Thanks,Wildfire that means a lot coming from you I got to tell you I feel like your long lost brother over here I do almost the same thing as you I own S.M.E welding and automotive repair and like you my shop is right next to my house it is 30x40 with 2 lifts and I do what ever come's in the door and all my neighbors love me I will post some pic of my shop tomorrow.Thanks again for the kind words.
Keith.

 

[Wildfire]

Thanks,Wildfire that means a lot coming from you I got to tell you I feel like your long lost brother over here I do almost the same thing as you I own S.M.E welding and automotive repair and like you my shop is right next to my house it is 30x40 with 2 lifts and I do what ever come's in the door and all my neighbors love me I will post some pic of my shop tomorrow.Thanks again for the kind words.
Keith.

Your very welcome but there's a difference between us and that is my neighbors don't love me. If I had to rely on them to make a living I'd starve to death lol.

We do however have a great client list including government and with the variety of specialized work we do we make a good go of it

This January we will be starting our 17th year in business and none of us lost a day due to illness. Look forward to seeing your shop.

 

[kcservak]

Your very welcome but there's a difference between us and that is my neighbors don't love me. If I had to rely on them to make a living I'd starve to death lol.

We do however have a great client list including government and with the variety of specialized work we do we make a good go of it

This January we will be starting our 17th year in business and none of us lost a day due to illness. Look forward to seeing your shop.

Well wildfire when you are good at what you do you will never go hungry and my friend from what I see you will always eat very well.And as promised here is my shop please dont pick it apart to bad I make a pretty good living with it.
Keith.

 

[kcservak]

and some more.The last one is my watch dog.

 

[Wildfire]

Wow Keith. Great looking place sir. No problem to put in a good days work there. Love the little guy in the last photo. Rotary lifts are my favorite as well. I'll try and post a few pics of my place this week. I need a bigger place. I've added to many tools and never added to the building . Thanks for sharing. Paul

 

[kcservak]

Wow Keith. Great looking place sir. No problem to put in a good days work there. Love the little guy in the last photo. Rotary lifts are my favorite as well. I'll try and post a few pics of my place this week. I need a bigger place. I've added to many tools and never added to the building . Thanks for sharing. Paul

As always thanks Paul that's my trouble to I have two 40' storage trailers behind the shop full I have out grown the shop but I am not complaining hoping to put on an addition in the next year or two after my youngest daughter is out of collage.
Keith.