While I would love to have a set of forks for the 1025, other things have priority right now. That doesn't mean that I don't need a set of forks.....
Of course that pile of lumber is in Momma's way again. I'll put it way out this time. Just didn't want to manhandle those 5/8 plywood sheets again.
I saw a post a while back where they had wedged 4x4's in the bucket for forks. Grabbed the saw, experimented a bit with the dimensions and angles and wedged some 2x4's in the bucket.
"Forks" are about 40" long from the edge of the bucket. Some cross bracing and a small sledge hammer..done. A little hillbilly, but sure got the job done. At 40" the 2x4 will hold my 230#. Nice thing too is that the load is at the bucket sides and right under the support points so I think it would be tough to tear up the bucket. The wood would fail long before the bucket.
In a pinch, it worked out great for me.
Of course that pile of lumber is in Momma's way again. I'll put it way out this time. Just didn't want to manhandle those 5/8 plywood sheets again.
I saw a post a while back where they had wedged 4x4's in the bucket for forks. Grabbed the saw, experimented a bit with the dimensions and angles and wedged some 2x4's in the bucket.
"Forks" are about 40" long from the edge of the bucket. Some cross bracing and a small sledge hammer..done. A little hillbilly, but sure got the job done. At 40" the 2x4 will hold my 230#. Nice thing too is that the load is at the bucket sides and right under the support points so I think it would be tough to tear up the bucket. The wood would fail long before the bucket.
In a pinch, it worked out great for me.