Recent content by Gearmaker2003

My wife is a realtor. Contractor at housing Dev broke Bobcat. Dealer wanted $3500 to fix no guarantees. Sat for a year and had to go. My wife got it for me for $1000. 2002 763 with 1800 hours. I had back surgery and needed a recovery project. $50 of spool seals ,6 gallons of hydro fluid and a...

Hey all; I am making a product based on the chain vise 20RI will be fabricating the grip hook and using extension chain for clamping. What type of steel do you think they used for the sharp bends on the hook. I am thinking A2 or O1 tool steel. I need to not have stretch at the pin attachment or...