DIY Clamp-on Pallet Forks for Loader
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- Опубликовано: 4 апр 2018
- In this video I show you how I made my own DIY clamp-on pallet forks for my John Deere 310SG backhoe loader bucket. I will use these forks for lifting, moving and transporting heavy materials such as shingles, sheathing, 2x4 lumber etc. during my cabin build this summer.
Welding/fabricating these pallet forks took about 8 hours in total. The material I used was 16 feet of 2" x 4" steel tubing with 3/16" thick walls, 18" of 5/8" threaded rod, 2 5/8" nuts and 24" of 3/4" by 3/4" square tubing for the clam handles. To strengthen the welds, I used 30" of 3/8" thick, 3" wide flat bar and 8" of 1" solid round mild steel. I used one can of sandable primer and about a can and a half of black rust paint from Princess Auto.
Total cost for fabricating these clamp-on forks was about $60 to $100 bucks.
The tools I used, were my metal band saw, a drill press, an angle grinder, a mig welder and a plasma cutter
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Chris, this a very good video! I see hours of editing! Love the idea of looking at the part falling on the floor! If I can suggest, you did reinforced the forks at the junction of the tubes. I think the reinforcement could have been extended toward the forks too. Remaining within the 2'' thickness of the forks, adding the 3/8'' flatbar on the sides of the forks (±6'' long), this flatbar joining the existing reinforcement. In engineering, they call it stress concentration. You must have Kevlar hands! Welding bare hands! Keep the video coming!
Just a thought. I wipe down all steel parts with mineral spirits then buff the steel before I begin fabricating. It seems that everything goes smoother and it is nice to work with clean steel. Just my humble opinion.
If he's using flux core I don't think it matters too much.
I love this idea. I wonder what the cost today would be.
Great job! Where did the round stock come into play? I must have missed them but can't see them on the finished build
I've uploaded a picture that shows where I used the round stock here: ibb.co/jvuAUS
Gotcha. Thanks! I was going to build a set for myself but my steel supplier quoted me nearly $250 just for the steel and I can get a set new for $140. Shame materials cost so much
The ones I bought from Titan keep comming off the Bucket because the part that clamps on the Bucket is not long enough. They are a pain to use becuase they keep coming off.
What kind of saw was that you used to make the first cuts you showed?
Just a regular metal band saw.
the ends you cut them backwards
My thoughts too.
@kevincorapi137 I've seen factory forks with the bevel on the top side and on the bottom side. Personal preference to some degree I'd guess. I find it handier to have the bevel on the bottom side. Less chance of a rounded load rolling off prematurely when you are rolling it off the elevated forks onto a saw horse, table or other elevated surface.
Any idea how much they weigh?
I'm guessing about 60lbs each
@@ChrisOfAllTrades - k, thanks.
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