Add a couple gussets for strength. Instead of a 45˚ angle for the boom to the plate, a lower angle of 30˚ gives more reach and more clearance for larger items. The steep angle you have will cause larger items to bang into the pole when they swing while you are moving. Also, a lesser angle puts the end of the boom lower, so you have less chain between it and the item being lifted, less chain means less swing. The load force from the swing is double to triple the actual weight to the item being lifted. For regularly lifting heavy items, add a tension rod across the top of the boom; 3/8" rebar is cheap and more than adequate. Put a 3" or 4" block in the middle under the rebar to form a triangle. That will prevent bowing and eventual bending of the boom.
Great video I just bought my first Skid-Steer so I'm definitely glad I came across your video because I could definitely use a boom lift and will try and fabricate my own 👍
@@heldtheflashlightfordad6728 What he was saying is that your design is relying on a couple small welds for strength. You should have a couple gussets on the side to spread the load out over a larger area. I built one a couple years ago. More gussets and braces are easy to add and will easily triple the strength and improve the safety of the attachment. I've lifted enough weight that my back tires came off the ground......😳
Add a couple gussets for strength. Instead of a 45˚ angle for the boom to the plate, a lower angle of 30˚ gives more reach and more clearance for larger items. The steep angle you have will cause larger items to bang into the pole when they swing while you are moving. Also, a lesser angle puts the end of the boom lower, so you have less chain between it and the item being lifted, less chain means less swing. The load force from the swing is double to triple the actual weight to the item being lifted. For regularly lifting heavy items, add a tension rod across the top of the boom; 3/8" rebar is cheap and more than adequate. Put a 3" or 4" block in the middle under the rebar to form a triangle. That will prevent bowing and eventual bending of the boom.
Great video I just bought my first Skid-Steer so I'm definitely glad I came across your video because I could definitely use a boom lift and will try and fabricate my own 👍
it will work until the welds break
That's like saying your truck will run until the engine blows. No shit Sherlock 😒
@@heldtheflashlightfordad6728 What he was saying is that your design is relying on a couple small welds for strength. You should have a couple gussets on the side to spread the load out over a larger area. I built one a couple years ago. More gussets and braces are easy to add and will easily triple the strength and improve the safety of the attachment. I've lifted enough weight that my back tires came off the ground......😳
Clevis
D-Ring
Not the most robust design.