Trenching bucket build
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Harry
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Trenching bucket build
I needed to dig a trench to run electrical to my pool for the filter. I had been using a long extension cord and I was tired of moving it every time I needed to mow the grass. So I built this trenching bucket for my 644 LBH.
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- Starting to look like a bucket
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- Welding up
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- Pieces tack welded together
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- Cut the meal and started assembly
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- Started with a cardboard templet
1973 444, 1974 644, 1976 446, 1977 646, 1986 226
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Harry
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Re: Trenching bucket build
More pics
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- Attachment plates cut and ready to assemble
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- Added plate on top edge for attachment plates
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- Added stiffeners on edges
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- Cut and welded in place for the cutting edge
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- Old piece I found along the highway from a State snow plow
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Harry
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Re: Trenching bucket build
Last pics for the trenching bucket build. All the metal was 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" except for the cutting edge which was 1". The bucket is the same size as stock Case bucket except for the width which is 9". I only used it one day but it will be used more this summer when I plan to dig trenches to run pvc drainage piping.
Harry
Harry
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- Bucket assembled on hoe
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- Painting of bucket completed
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- Welding on bucket completed
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Re: Trenching bucket build
Outstanding work Harry! 
Wow! 
Did you copy the shape from the other bucket?
Wow! Did you copy the shape from the other bucket?
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Case 224, 444, 644, 680E
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Harry
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Re: Trenching bucket build
Yes the cardboard templet was copied from my wider case bucket that was on the 644lbh when I purchased it.
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Harry
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Harry
1973 444, 1974 644, 1976 446, 1977 646, 1986 226