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Oh boy, new attachment for the tractor!!

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    So tonight my step father and I started building a grapple for my tractor. Mainly to haul brush out of the woods. I'm sure it will serve other purposes too. Well here are some pictures. I know I know, everyone hates pictures. image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg
    I had the arms programmed at work for our CNC controlled plasma table. I love having connections.
     
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    Your pics suck!:rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
    Your grapple is terrible........terribl-Y AWESOME!:rofl: :lol:
    And of course, plasma cut parts suck, too:thumbs::rofl: :lol:
     
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    Welders by trade suck too!!
     
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    Really looks good tho, man!:thumbs:
     
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    I am impressed with what you have so far. I am sure you have a plan on how to open and close the grapple and will be interesting to see it when done. Keep showing those pics.
     
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    That is "BAD A$$"!:cool:
     
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    :popcorn:..... Lookin' Good :binoculars:
     
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    looking real good!
     
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    Looks good. Are the teeth going to be replaceable?
     
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    image.jpg
     
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    No, the teeth won't be replaceable. If/when then wear out, I'll have new arms burnt out and replace them.
     
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    That is an attachment that I would love to have.

    Will
     
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    Looks awesome. I am very interested to see how this turns out. Greta work so far!
     
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    Very nice RParrotte ... looking forward to seeing how it's linked up to your ram.
     
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    A little more progress tonight.
    image.jpeg image.jpeg
     
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    Almost looks like it should open about another 10 inches or so.


    Looks good though. looks real good
     
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    We still have a little playing around with the cylinder to do. Limited space to work with.
     
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