Another amazing video Martin! You come up with some great ideas, but best of all you solve the problem and share it with all of us! Keep up the great work and stay safe out there buddy!
To add to my original comment I would like to mention that a company called Electrical Hub sells an industrial adhesive called Click Bond. It is incredibly strong and works great for those that can’t or won’t weld to their tractor, implements, etc. I’ve used it as well as welding over the years and highly recommend it.
Yep, heard of it and it’s expensive as I recall. I’ve found J B Weld is VERY strong when used correctly and is inexpensive. In fact, I used it to secure two chain boxes to my FEL towers before I had a welder and they’ve held rock solid for over four years. Here’s the link to that video in case you are interested: ruclips.net/video/iUS9RyFy5sw/видео.html. Thanks for watching!
Morning Martin! Great DIY for the tractor. Having a rake and shovel handy is really helpful - thanks for the step by step and details of the build for everyone. Cheers and all the best!
Late to the party but nicely done sir. I recently purchased a Mahindra 4550 tractor and already itching to add some tractor bling. I do not have your skills to weld etc. but the idea is what counts and I like that you went the extra mile to keep the scabbard closer to the interior of the tractor. I wish you were my neighbor! Lol.
Thank you, James! I didn’t have welding skills either until I bought a welder and started welding. It’s not hard and you can get decent with a little practice. I have a harbor freight Titanium Easy Flux 125, which is a great welder to learn on. Here’s my review video on it: ruclips.net/video/sOnyR8_nIXE/видео.html. Thanks for watching!
Hey Martin, great video. I really liked how you found an unforeseen problem and showed us the solution you came up with. I seem to never be able to think things through all the way! Impressive! Cheers!
Thank you! This one really came together and I'm so glad I thought of the "what if" about the left front wheel! Saved me from headaches down the road. Thanks for watching!
How's she goin'? Pretty nice addition to the tractor there Martin!!! Great idea for the saw. You are so right when you say you may need a saw when on a job. And with it right there, it's easy-peezy to get and use!!! The PVC tool holders are icing on the cake. I think it's great that when we have a need, we design and make what we need with what we have. Great video!!! Take care!!
Thanks, Mike! You are right that is so cool to be able fill a need with a little ingenuity and resourcefulness. I’ve learned a lot of that from you, my friend! Stay well!
DEFINITELY using this build as a template for my rig! Great job! You have to be a retired engineer or something because your preciseness and attn to detail are very impressive! Being a retired Marine, I am definitely a fan! Keep it up! I love learning from your videos!
Hi Bret! First of all, thank you for your service to our country. Secondly, thank you for your kind words. Yes, I’m a retired electrical engineer having spent most of my career in telecom and IT. Thanks for watching!
Nice job, Martin. You're just having all kinds of fun in the Tractor shed, aren't you (smile). Nice project and the convenience of having necessary tools at your fingertips is crucial to successfully completing your outdoor chores. Full-watch and big thumbs-up.👍🏽🙂.
Good morning Sir 🌞 Great idea to have that made and installed Sir 😊👍 Great metal fabrication and welding 👍Great video detail 👍 Great idea to removed your loader too for not having voltage (dc/ac) on you tractor sensible electronic 👍 You are in welding business Sir 😊 Great find about your front tire hazard 👍👌 You sincerely give me great idea about the chainsaw holder and tools 👍😊 Have a great week end Sir Cheers !!!
I like all your mods Martin. I have a B 2650 with a cab I installed a heated seat and back in the seat . Just like in a Car. Wow talking about instant comfort. Next mod will be upper side lights like yours. I think yours turned out great.
I liked your vid , but gosh that is a lot of work....Made one out of PVC and not counting the paint drying it only took a half hour to make it and mount it. Very nicely edited and entertaining video. You need a Husky chainsaw to match colors...lol
Looks Good Martin! A well equipped tractor is like a Swiss army knife on wheels! I've had a home made scabbard on mine for a while (not as slick as yours) and couldn't go without it. Does your saw have dogs on it? (log grabber spikes) looked like it sat down flush... on another note, be careful using that bed rail for building. Probably fine for this kind of build, not much weight hanging on it. I've used it for stuff trying to be save money on steel , and had it crack from weight and vibration. When cutting or grinding it sparks like grinding cast iron. Not sure how its made but gets brittle/work-hardened. It's fun to see your progress stocking/ setting up the Garage Mahal ! Keep them videos coming. Dan
Hi Dan! Yes, it has dogs on it. They sit inside the scabbard. Good points about the bed rails. Wouldn’t use it for anything heavy duty, but these rails cut and welded like steel. Yep, plenty more to do in the Garage Mahal. LOL! Thanks for watching!
Was always told we couldn’t weld on Loader, or ROLP’S frames. Any truth to that? I remember when you mounted your chain boxes, no welding on your Loader Frame.
I’ve hear that too, but I think it fine to do a small amount of welding on the loader frame like I did so long as the loader frame is removed. If I had had my welder when I installed the chain boxes, I would have used it, but the JB weld has held up great. As for the ROPS, I’ve heard you shouldn’t drill into the ROPS but u-bolts will hold anything you need to the ROPS. Thanks for watching!
Quick note on your PVC tool holders. Did the same thing and worked great until I swapped not my shovel for a rake. The longer rake had a feud with my garage door
That is a great idea! I have been looking for a way to mount a chainsaw on my L39. I wish I had your skillset to do the same on mine! I just subscribed to your channel an look forward to future videos! Thanks!
Hi Brandon! I’ll bet you could do it. You just need the tools: welder, chop saw or angle grinder, drill, etc. And a little practice. Thanks for watching and for subscribing!
Hey Martin, Just curious why you welded the chainsaw holder but glued the chain tool box on another video. I would think the chain tool box would be a lot heaver thus needing to be welded just like you did here.
I didn’t have a welder when I installed the chain boxes four years ago but that JB Weld is amazing stuff. The chain boxes are still rock solid. Thanks for watching!
Hi Martin, Well thought out, great idea! How often do you remove your FEL? Do you remove the tool holder before taking the FEL off the tractor? I'll be doing something similar when my B2601 arrives (hopefully in a week or two!) and noticed the clearance between the tool holder and tractor hood/cowl is pretty small! Thanks for sharing your build and upgraded scabbard installation (in a separate video)!
Thanks, Domenic! I don't remove it very often. Mainly when I have to do maintenance on the tractor. There's about 1.25" clearance, which is enough for me to take the FEL off or put it on without removing the tool holder. I just go slow and carefully. However, this is on a flat concrete floor. If I were going to have to take it off on uneven ground, I'd take the tool holder off first. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for another great video. Couldn't quite make out what you are using for the rubber pads "a scrap piece of ??? liner" but I didn't make out what kind of liner it was. Can you tell me again?
Sure, Terry. It’s rubber pond liner. I have a good bit left over from some water feature projects that comes in handy for so many other projects. Thanks for watching!
Hi Norm! That’s an easy question to answer: because I didn’t own a welder when I mounted the chain boxes and did own one when I mounted the tool holder. While JB Weld would probably have worked fine, it isn’t nearly as much fun as welding! Thanks for watching!
I just purchase Kubota L2900 was looking for all filters to replace is there a parts online house that helps you for the parts/ filters to my model.you know any .
Did ya run into any problems with the bed frame material? I’ve had a little trouble drilling that stuff as it is usually super hard metal. Thanks again!
Now that you mention it, it was a bit hard, especially near areas I had welded. I expected the welded areas to be hardened by the heat. Had to sharpen my drill bits (which weren’t the highest quality) a couple of times. Thanks for watching!
THERE'S A SOLUTION TO EVERY CONUNDRUM. FAR TOO MANY PEOPLE WERE NEVER TAUGHT HOW TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. PERSONALLY I NEVER ALLOW MYSELF TO GET CAUGHT IN A BOX. KIND OF LIKE LEWIS AND CLARK; HOW DO I FIX IT WITH WHAT I HAVE.
Another amazing video Martin! You come up with some great ideas, but best of all you solve the problem and share it with all of us! Keep up the great work and stay safe out there buddy!
Thank you, Andrew! I had fun doing it, so I’m really glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
You have an engineering mind with the skills of an experienced machinist!
These are nothing short of brilliance!!!!!
Thank you for such kind and encouraging words, Frank! I’m definitely not an experienced machinist or welder but I usually manage to build what I need.
Yes Yes Yes! Exactly what I have been wanting for mine. Great job!
Awesome! Thank you!
Great work ! There's always something to do on a farm!
Thanks! So true!
To add to my original comment I would like to mention that a company called Electrical Hub sells an industrial adhesive called Click Bond. It is incredibly strong and works great for those that can’t or won’t weld to their tractor, implements, etc. I’ve used it as well as welding over the years and highly recommend it.
Yep, heard of it and it’s expensive as I recall. I’ve found J B Weld is VERY strong when used correctly and is inexpensive. In fact, I used it to secure two chain boxes to my FEL towers before I had a welder and they’ve held rock solid for over four years. Here’s the link to that video in case you are interested: ruclips.net/video/iUS9RyFy5sw/видео.html. Thanks for watching!
Excellent. That kind of project is right up my alley !
Thanks! Good luck with your version of it!
nice neat solution 😀😀😀
love your stuff.
I too am enjoying your videos and your blog. Keep them coming!!!!!
Glad to hear it, Chris! Thanks for watching!
Morning Martin! Great DIY for the tractor. Having a rake and shovel handy is really helpful - thanks for the step by step and details of the build for everyone. Cheers and all the best!
Good morning Gord! Had to get up the courage to weld on my FEL, but it turned out okay. Thanks for watching!
Late to the party but nicely done sir. I recently purchased a Mahindra 4550 tractor and already itching to add some tractor bling. I do not have your skills to weld etc. but the idea is what counts and I like that you went the extra mile to keep the scabbard closer to the interior of the tractor. I wish you were my neighbor! Lol.
Thank you, James! I didn’t have welding skills either until I bought a welder and started welding. It’s not hard and you can get decent with a little practice. I have a harbor freight Titanium Easy Flux 125, which is a great welder to learn on. Here’s my review video on it: ruclips.net/video/sOnyR8_nIXE/видео.html. Thanks for watching!
Very well made. Thanks again for all your ideas.
Thank you, Harry!
Hey Martin, great video. I really liked how you found an unforeseen problem and showed us the solution you came up with. I seem to never be able to think things through all the way! Impressive! Cheers!
Thank you! This one really came together and I'm so glad I thought of the "what if" about the left front wheel! Saved me from headaches down the road. Thanks for watching!
Pretty good ingenuity there sir, kudos and hats off!
Thanks, Richard!
Keep the very informative videos coming. I appreciate you.
Thanks, Dennis! Will do!
How's she goin'? Pretty nice addition to the tractor there Martin!!! Great idea for the saw. You are so right when you say you may need a saw when on a job. And with it right there, it's easy-peezy to get and use!!! The PVC tool holders are icing on the cake. I think it's great that when we have a need, we design and make what we need with what we have. Great video!!! Take care!!
Thanks, Mike! You are right that is so cool to be able fill a need with a little ingenuity and resourcefulness. I’ve learned a lot of that from you, my friend! Stay well!
Thank you for the many mods ideas. Just purchased kubota l47 😊
Thanks for watching, Juan! I’m sure you’ll have a ton of fun on your Kubota.
DEFINITELY using this build as a template for my rig! Great job! You have to be a retired engineer or something because your preciseness and attn to detail are very impressive! Being a retired Marine, I am definitely a fan! Keep it up! I love learning from your videos!
Hi Bret! First of all, thank you for your service to our country. Secondly, thank you for your kind words. Yes, I’m a retired electrical engineer having spent most of my career in telecom and IT. Thanks for watching!
Nice job, Martin. You're just having all kinds of fun in the Tractor shed, aren't you (smile). Nice project and the convenience of having necessary tools at your fingertips is crucial to successfully completing your outdoor chores. Full-watch and big thumbs-up.👍🏽🙂.
Thanks, Don! You got that right! I'm lovin' the shop. The chainsaw and tool holder is SO nice to have. Thanks for watching! Take care!
Well done, it looks terrific!
Thanks, Brian!
You are putting that welder to good use. Nice set up. Later
That's the plan! Thanks, Mech!
Good morning Sir 🌞 Great idea to have that made and installed Sir 😊👍 Great metal fabrication and welding 👍Great video detail 👍 Great idea to removed your loader too for not having voltage (dc/ac) on you tractor sensible electronic 👍 You are in welding business Sir 😊 Great find about your front tire hazard 👍👌 You sincerely give me great idea about the chainsaw holder and tools 👍😊 Have a great week end Sir Cheers !!!
Good morning Dave! Thank you, sir! I look forward to seeing you build your version for your Mahindra. Thanks for watching!
@@DIYMyWay Have a great week end and you did a great job on editing your video Cheers !!!
Nice job! Now ya just need a Husky chain saw to match the color! 😅
I like all your mods Martin. I have a B 2650 with a cab I installed a heated seat and back in the seat . Just like in a Car. Wow talking about instant comfort. Next mod will be upper side lights like yours. I think yours turned out great.
Thanks, Sam! A heated seat! Nice! I think you'll like having side lights. It's great to be able to see all around the tractor. Thanks for watching!
Absolutely love it. I will be making something like that for my Mahindra tractor.
Thank you
Glad you liked it! Good luck on building your own. Thanks for watching!
The great ideas just keep coming. Brilliant tutorial on how you built it. Fantastic work.
Thank you very much, Mark! I'm so glad you liked it!
A most excellent build, turned out great, and you got to do some welding which is always a win!
Thank you, Pond Acres! I'm pleased with it and very pleased to have had an excuse to weld. Welding is a superpower for sure. Thanks for watching!
Very nice!
Thanks, Stephen! It really is a convenient addition.
I liked your vid , but gosh that is a lot of work....Made one out of PVC and not counting the paint drying it only took a half hour to make it and mount it. Very nicely edited and entertaining video. You need a Husky chainsaw to match colors...lol
It's not work at all if you enjoy the project and I did. Yes, a Husky would match my tractor's color but not my needs. Thanks for watching!
@@DIYMyWay Your lucky to have the time👍 My time is running out fast😇 That is what I wish I had more of...Keep up the great videos!
Looks Good Martin!
A well equipped tractor is like a Swiss army knife on wheels!
I've had a home made scabbard on mine for a while (not as slick as yours) and couldn't go without it.
Does your saw have dogs on it? (log grabber spikes) looked like it sat down flush...
on another note, be careful using that bed rail for building. Probably fine for this kind of build, not much weight hanging on it. I've used it for stuff trying to be save money on steel , and had it crack from weight and vibration. When cutting or grinding it sparks like grinding cast iron. Not sure how its made but gets brittle/work-hardened.
It's fun to see your progress stocking/ setting up the Garage Mahal !
Keep them videos coming.
Dan
Hi Dan! Yes, it has dogs on it. They sit inside the scabbard. Good points about the bed rails. Wouldn’t use it for anything heavy duty, but these rails cut and welded like steel. Yep, plenty more to do in the Garage Mahal. LOL! Thanks for watching!
Excellent
Thank you so much 😀
Was always told we couldn’t weld on Loader, or ROLP’S frames. Any truth to that?
I remember when you mounted your chain boxes, no welding on your Loader Frame.
I’ve hear that too, but I think it fine to do a small amount of welding on the loader frame like I did so long as the loader frame is removed. If I had had my welder when I installed the chain boxes, I would have used it, but the JB weld has held up great. As for the ROPS, I’ve heard you shouldn’t drill into the ROPS but u-bolts will hold anything you need to the ROPS. Thanks for watching!
Quick note on your PVC tool holders. Did the same thing and worked great until I swapped not my shovel for a rake. The longer rake had a feud with my garage door
Yikes! Who won the feud, the garage door or you rake?
That is a great idea! I have been looking for a way to mount a chainsaw on my L39. I wish I had your skillset to do the same on mine! I just subscribed to your channel an look forward to future videos! Thanks!
Hi Brandon! I’ll bet you could do it. You just need the tools: welder, chop saw or angle grinder, drill, etc. And a little practice. Thanks for watching and for subscribing!
Hey Martin, Just curious why you welded the chainsaw holder but glued the chain tool box on another video. I would think the chain tool box would be a lot heaver thus needing to be welded just like you did here.
I didn’t have a welder when I installed the chain boxes four years ago but that JB Weld is amazing stuff. The chain boxes are still rock solid. Thanks for watching!
The only thing I would change is to cut off the rounded end of the scabbard, so that no moisture can collect.
The scabbard has a drain hole. Thanks for watching!
Hi Martin,
Well thought out, great idea! How often do you remove your FEL? Do you remove the tool holder before taking the FEL off the tractor? I'll be doing something similar when my B2601 arrives (hopefully in a week or two!) and noticed the clearance between the tool holder and tractor hood/cowl is pretty small!
Thanks for sharing your build and upgraded scabbard installation (in a separate video)!
Thanks, Domenic! I don't remove it very often. Mainly when I have to do maintenance on the tractor. There's about 1.25" clearance, which is enough for me to take the FEL off or put it on without removing the tool holder. I just go slow and carefully. However, this is on a flat concrete floor. If I were going to have to take it off on uneven ground, I'd take the tool holder off first. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for another great video. Couldn't quite make out what you are using for the rubber pads "a scrap piece of ??? liner" but I didn't make out what kind of liner it was. Can you tell me again?
Sure, Terry. It’s rubber pond liner. I have a good bit left over from some water feature projects that comes in handy for so many other projects. Thanks for watching!
Why did you choose to weld the tool holder frame instead of JB Weld like you used for the chain boxes? Great video! Thanks!
Hi Norm! That’s an easy question to answer: because I didn’t own a welder when I mounted the chain boxes and did own one when I mounted the tool holder. While JB Weld would probably have worked fine, it isn’t nearly as much fun as welding! Thanks for watching!
Another great idea. Thanks for sharing.
This is one of my favorite and most useful mods. If you do something similar, I think you’ll be glad you did. Thanks for watching, Matthew!
I just purchase Kubota L2900 was looking for all filters to replace is there a parts online house that helps you for the parts/ filters to my model.you know any .
Have you tried the Kubota Parts List site? The URL is apps.kubotausa.com/illustrated-parts/
Did ya run into any problems with the bed frame material? I’ve had a little trouble drilling that stuff as it is usually super hard metal. Thanks again!
Now that you mention it, it was a bit hard, especially near areas I had welded. I expected the welded areas to be hardened by the heat. Had to sharpen my drill bits (which weren’t the highest quality) a couple of times. Thanks for watching!
THERE'S A SOLUTION TO EVERY CONUNDRUM. FAR TOO MANY PEOPLE WERE NEVER TAUGHT HOW TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. PERSONALLY I NEVER ALLOW MYSELF TO GET CAUGHT IN A BOX. KIND OF LIKE LEWIS AND CLARK; HOW DO I FIX IT WITH WHAT I HAVE.
Stihl would have looked better
LOL! From a color coordination perspective, I have to agree. But I love my Greenworks chainsaw. It meets my needs perfectly. Thanks for watching!
Fail. Never weld to your equipment.
The FEL was completely removed from the tractor. There was no danger of frying anything in the electrical system.