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ATF
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 Posted - 08/16/2010 : 21:47:54
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I found a 1 inch pin at the farm supply store, I'm not sure what is was for, but it fit in the top lift bracket like a glove. It also had a 5/16" hole through one end for a pin, I drilled it out to 3/8" and stuck it in the the top hitch hole and put a bolt through, perfect fit. Then I took off the "handle" and put a pin and clevis in it to attach the top chain. I still have to find the exact length for the chain and cut it, also may change the position of the top chain.
Two more pictures, I really don't know if this set up is good or not, The steel collar stop on the left side, the one with that steps down and rides in the round frame hole, was damaged when I got it off ebay. The set screw was broken off in it. In a butchered attempt to drill it out I broke a hardened titanium drill bit off deep into it. Guess what, cant drill that out. Anyway I just bought another steel collar (shiny part) behind it and tightened it down. I'm going to replace the back bolt with a hook hanger in order to put the chain there, then I can turn the clevis around and hook another chain to pull heavy things.
I'm going to make a round clevis to hook the chain to and move it to the stake and keep the black clevis for adding a pull chain to.
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Edited by - ATF on 08/25/2010 21:38:21 |
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7010b1
USA
713 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2010 : 22:13:26
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| is that brass? good idea is that a home made hitch? |
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 08/24/2010 : 07:51:10
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| No it's not brass, it s a regular hitch pin from a cat 2 or cat 3 drawbar, I made the hitch from a 10.00 1/4" thick stabilizer bar I found at the farm supply store, it had two large holes on each end , which I cut off, then I used a torch to bend it, found some scrap steel for the cross pieces and used 5/8" axle bushing from a grasshopper as the sleeve hitch pin, along with 5/8" nuts welded to the frame. I made it very close to factory specs for under 20 bucks, 30 if you count the high dollar drill bit I bought. |
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B10Dave
Canada
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Posted - 08/24/2010 : 22:10:39
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| Mike. Just a suggestion but I think the top attaching point for your lift chain should be straight up from the bottom one. The way it is now looks like it is trying to pull the hitch back at the same time it is lifting and you are losing mechanical advantage. Just my opinion for what it's worth. Great fabricating job. Dave. |
Money can't buy you happiness.
It can however buy you a beer.
And that is close enough.
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2010 : 07:09:11
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| Thanks Dave, I'm going to exactly that, then leave that end clevis for attaching the pull chain. I'm trying to figure out whether I want to drill a hole through the rod or use a strap around it, I leaning to the latter. Any input is not only helpful, but greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mike |
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B-16_IC
USA
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Posted - 08/25/2010 : 20:56:05
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I had never thought of using a hitch pin, looks easier than cutting rod stock down and drilling holes. Especially since my bandsaw's gearbox went south. Will keep that one in mind. |
Life is all about paying. Pay attention, or pay the consequences, the choice is yours. Rich |
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2010 : 21:37:53
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Originally posted by B-16_IC
I had never thought of using a hitch pin, looks easier than cutting rod stock down and drilling holes. Especially since my bandsaw's gearbox went south. Will keep that one in mind.
Yeah, especially since the hitch pin came with holes drilled in just the right places, Hey Dave does this set up on the chain lift look better
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larry8200
USA
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Posted - 08/25/2010 : 22:05:49
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| Just about there huh? Hardly wait to see it working. |
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B10Dave
Canada
1951 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2010 : 21:08:38
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| Mike. The second larger clevis is a very good idea. No drilling, no fuss, no muss. Crack open a beer and pat yourself on the back to celebrate a job well done. |
Money can't buy you happiness.
It can however buy you a beer.
And that is close enough.
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2010 : 23:27:26
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| Thanks that means a lot, I like clevis's if you haven't noticed. I haven't had a drink in along time, gave it up along with the smokes. |
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skunkhome
USA
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Posted - 08/27/2010 : 07:46:15
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| I'll take that beer, but only one! |
  Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
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B10Dave
Canada
1951 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2010 : 21:48:18
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| Mike. Gave up the smokes in 1982; gave up 75 pounds of excess weight in 2008 ( have kept off 70 for 2 years now) but don't even think of trying to steal my beer. B10Dave |
Money can't buy you happiness.
It can however buy you a beer.
And that is close enough.
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2010 : 22:09:13
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| Never was a beer drinker, Kentucky straight bourbon straight, no ice, no mixer, no glass. When I quit was close to half a gallon a day |
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larry8200
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Posted - 08/27/2010 : 22:18:12
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Originally posted by ATF
Never was a beer drinker, Kentucky straight bourbon straight, no ice, no mixer, no glass. When I quit was close to half a gallon a day
And to think I get on my own case for a couple of shots and a beer. The smokes have got to go though... |
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skunkhome
USA
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Posted - 08/27/2010 : 23:04:20
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Originally posted by ATF
Never was a beer drinker, Kentucky straight bourbon straight, no ice, no mixer, no glass. When I quit was close to half a gallon a day
Mike you are a scream.  That would pretty much pickle you. |
Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
Benjamin Franklin |
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2010 : 14:12:11
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Originally posted by skunkhome
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Originally posted by ATF
Never was a beer drinker, Kentucky straight bourbon straight, no ice, no mixer, no glass. When I quit was close to half a gallon a day
Mike you are a scream. That would pretty much pickle you.
20 years of it did pickle me, lucky to be alive. |
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New Hitch Pictures Part 2 and 3 and 4
