Strimech Buckrake gets a set of JCB Q fit brackets

In this video I fit a set of JCB Q fit brackets onto a Strimech Buckrake. Not the most interesting of jobs but one that pays the bills.
The buckrake was designed to fit onto the 3 point linkage on a tractor, however, the customer also wanted to be able to use it on their JCB telehandler as well as keeping the option of the 3 point linkage.
To do this I drew a set of brackets that would weld onto the side of the existing plates but fit around the lower link pin holes. I then cut this bracket out of some 3mm plates to use for a test fit. It didn’t quite fit as intended so some alterations were made to the drawing.
I then brought in some 25mm plate to cut the actual brackets from. I used the flame cutting torch to cut them out as this gives a better result compared to the plasma. The brackets were then cleaned up and lined up on the buckrake. The holes in the brackets didn’t quite line up well enough for the shoulder on the pin to fit through so I had to cut a little bit more out with the plasma hand torch. The brackets also needed some grinding to accommodate for the original welds.
The brackets were then refitted and tacked into place. I swapped wire onto some dual shield wire as its better suited and much quicker than welding vertical up with solid wire.
Last job was a quick spray over with paint.
Hope you enjoyed the video.
Thanks for watching.
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