Homemade Grapple!?

Homemade Pallet Fork Grapple #grapple #plasmacutter #welding
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[@HAXMAN]

Daaaaaang! Those are some impressive skills Mitch. Awesome job!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Adam 👍 I learn by doing this was only the second time using the plasma cutter I love this tool. This video was getting long I had to make a part 2. But in the next video I crush stuff🤪 thanks for checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨🍻💡

[@HAXMAN]

@@MJADoingStuff Can’t wait to see it.

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

Cool project, Mitch! You've got some skills. I imagine if your plasma cutter hadn't already paid for itself that it has now. Nice job, buddy!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks David👍 I think it will be a good investment for me got lots of projects coming. 😁👍🚜💨💡

[@HuserHelpers]

You must have the best wife in the world. She let's you have a ton of cool toys Mitch.

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Jason👍 I am pretty lucky she is the best. She always supports me and my ideas. Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨💡

[@RossOnTheLand]

OMG! That's fantastic! That fabrication is great! You can come work in my shop any time!!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Ross 👍 That would be fun. The video was getting long so I have to finish with part 2. Thanks for checking out the video😁👍🚜💨🍻

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mitch! You have great fabrication skills! That’s a wicked looking grapple. Can’t wait to see you test it out. Thanks for sharing!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Martin👍 It works great faster than I thought. I was wondering do you think 🤔 I should have done more voiceover or is it ok the way it is? Any feedback would be great. Thanks for checking out the video😁👍🚜💨💡

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

This is fantastic! You’ve got skills, Mitch! Makes me excited to get my shop finished so I can get to work in it! This was an ambitious build, but you made it look straightforward and simple. It looks well designed and constructed! Nice work!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Lucas👍 the video was getting a little long so had to make it a 2 parter. I am excited to see what you're going to do in your shop too. Thanks It was not as hard as building a building🤪thanks for checking out the video😁👍🚜💨💡

[@watershedoverlook]

HOLY COW MITCH!!! My hat is off to you sir...Great design and great work! Really looking forward to part deux!!!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Chris👍 I got a cool way to store the cylinder too. But that’s going to be in a video all by itself🤫 I was surprised how strong the hydraulics cylinder is for it’s size. Have a great weekend😁👍🚜💨🥶❄️💡

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

Great work Mitch, impressive skills my friend, this will be so handy for your property 👍🏻, you looked like Picasso creating the drawings 😉👍🏻. Have a great weekend Mitch 🙂🙋🏼‍♂️👍🏻

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks 1K Luc👍 I can’t wait to use it this summer. I got more projects coming. This video went a little long but I will make part 2 shorter just to much to show. You have a great weekend too 😁👍🚜💨🙋🏻‍♂️❄️🥶

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

@@MJADoingStuff Thank Mitch 👍🏻, it wasn’t too long, it was great 👍🏻. 👍🏻🍻🙋🏼‍♂️🙂

[@BeginnerforBSeries]

Awesome! Nice to have those skills, and you saved yourself about $3500.

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks👍 I hope I saved that much😂 spent money on the plasma cutter🤑 but I got a lot of projects to do with it. Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨💡

[@BeginnerforBSeries]

@@MJADoingStuff You too. Can't wait to see that thing in action. Take care!

[@PetersonFarmsofNashvillePFON]

Man you have all the cool toys ! Great Video ! Great Job with the Forks Great Metal Fabrication Skills Many Hours spent on that masterpiece and it shows Nice Job 👍

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Phil👍 the video was getting long so I have to finish part 2. Thanks for checking out the video😁🚜💨👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Nicely done!! A very good looking set up and sure looks strong eh!!! The plasma cutter is a great addition to a shop. You have done a great job making the cutting jigs and designing this grapple. Way to go!!! Take care!!!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks for checking out the video. I like it better than the torch. Know I can make wood jigs and not catch them on fire 🔥 thanks for leaving a comment 😁👍🚜💨💡

[@frankbever1788]

I am very impressed.

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks👍 the video was getting long so I have to finish with a part 2 thanks for checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨🍻

[@MowersFamilyFarm]

Awesome idea making your own! Great job on the design 👏 👍

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Pete👍 wait till you see the next video. It gets better😂 thanks for checking out the video. 😁👍🚜💨🍻

[@BuildALotAcres]

Haha. Those stickers have gotten all of us a time or two. Great, great video! I love build videos. You did an awesome job my friend 👏

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Case👍 I like build video to I was not sure if I should have explained anything with a voice over but my wife said it was good without. Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨💡

[@bhall7997]

That success smile you have at the end is priceless :) I have to admit to sticker shock when I looked that plasma cutter up on amazon !!. You have a great wife approving P.O. on quality tools :)

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks👍 It always feels good when it works 😁👍. Well there’s a back story on the plasma cutter. I got one brand new in 1997 but couldn’t hook it up at the home we were renting. So it sat in the corner of the garage. Then in 1999 my son was born and money was tight so sold it to by baby stuff. So it is about time I got one😂 your right she is the best.🤫Thanks for checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨🍻

[@khtractors]

I was about to ask what plasma cutter that was, glad you put it in the notes. I like plasma cutters but on 3/8 and thicker I usually go with a torch, it’s just personal preference really. Excellent job documenting this build. You are one fine fabricator. Very neat job! Looking forward to more!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks👍 this is the Second time I used the plasma cutter. I like it so far. I am glad I learned on a torch first because the plasma cutter is so easy to use I may not have even tried the torch. That Old rusty Hardox steel plate was tough to work with. Thanks for checking out the video😁👍🚜💨🍻

[@mikeheilman2560]

Really a nice job Mitch, great range of skills. Love it when a plan comes together.

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks👍 I am happy how it turned out. I wasn’t sure on putting the hydraulic cylinder in the back side but I felt like it was more protected than on top. Thanks for leaving a comment 😁👍🚜💨🍻

[@mikeheilman2560]

@@MJADoingStuff it looks like the pin holes are a little close to the edge, not much meat, but then again, you're the genius. Take care...Great job again.

[@danielmcguire6675]

Nice job!👍👍👍

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks 👍 I think it is going to be great this summer. Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨🍻

[@timgavin1642]

Nice job !!!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks👍 the video was getting long so I have to do a part 2 video. Thanks for checking out the video.😁👍🚜💨🍻

[@peacefieldfarm_mn]

Wow, Mitch, that is some impressive work! You are so skilled! Maybe on the next version you can tell us how much time it took! Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Cheers!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Mike 👍 I am not sure 🤔 how long it took because I was having so much fun😂 maybe 10-15 hours with the camera too. I have to re setup cause I don’t have a designated shop. Thanks for leaving a comment. It is always nice to hear from you😁👍🚜💨🍻

[@ww3ok]

Cool project!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks👍 Got a lot more projects coming.😁👍🚜💨🍻

[@bj.roberts6410]

Hey Mitch that was just sick man there was so much welding.... a couple of times I could have swore you welded the table too...lol Wow man great video can't wait to see the next one.... I want to be your neighbor what fun...

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks👍Yeah I might have Ha! Picked up a New welding helmet so I can wear a respirator and see better. My old one was 25 years old so I guess it was time😂 Thanks for checking out the video😁👍🚜💨🍻

[@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying]

Nice job on the build! I have to buy a plasma cutter. Stay safe and warm. Later

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks👍 that hardox steel is hard stuff to work with. Thanks for checking out the video😁👍🚜💨🍻

[@keegantimber8571]

Cool! Great job!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks 👍I make build videos in the winter and using what we make in the summer. Thanks for watching😁👍

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Nice build

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Larry👍 hope everything is going good. Stay warm 😁👍🚜💨🔥🪵

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Wow Mitch! That was amazing. I left the livestream to go check this video out

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Gary👍I am happy with how it turned out. I am Editing the second half trying to shorten it up. Thanks for checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨💡

[@HillsideAcres]

Love a good fabrication video! nice work with the wood templates. The best thing about this is that you got exactly what you wanted and saved some money doing it. looking to see it in action!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Richie👍I had to decide plasma cutter or grapple😂 Now I got both. Sometimes it pays to make it yourself. So what do you think should I have added voiceover, music or is it fine the way it is? Thanks for checking out the video😁👍🚜💨💡

[@HillsideAcres]

@@MJADoingStuff I think you did a fine job. personally i have never done much voice over work because in all honesty i dont know how to edit videos and christy does all of that lol! I also like the sound the plasma cutter makes too lol. But i was just watching Martin on DIY my way who does a lot of voice over in his videos, i think that the active voice from the creator may help keep the audience in tune which i may try in the next video what ever it may be lol!

[@MJADoingStuff]

@@HillsideAcres Thanks that is a good point. I did not do it this time because I sometimes think I have to talk though the whole video to keep explaining stuff. But you know the saying a picture is worth a thousand words😂Have a great day 😁👍🚜💨🍻

[@donaldslate4195]

Check out Outback Wrap for the hoses.

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks👍 That’s Funny I was thinking about how to protect them. Thanks for the information I will check it out😁👍🚜💨💡

[@D70340]

Mitch, wowwww, you are a very skilled fella! I like your videos and i also subbed to your channel. I really enjoy watching what you do. Keep the videos coming, they are AWESOME!!!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thank you very much👍 I appreciate your comment sometimes it is good to hear that your doing something right😁 Have a great day!!!😁👍🚜💨💡

[@johnmasker3581]

Wow, your a handy guy!!! Awesome video…..

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks👍It is winter so got to stay busy😁Thank for checking out the video we appreciate it and have a great weekend😁👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Great project and workmanship, it is coming along very well

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Joseph👍 it is done but the video was getting long so made it to 2 parter. Thanks for checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨💡

[@herbcaldwell943]

Lookin good !

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks it works too😂👍🚜💨🍳

[@73superglide62]

Looks great

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks 👍 Have a great day 😁👍🚜💨💡

[@ticklemeorange8328]

Very impressive!!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks👍 and Thanks for checking out the video😁👍🚜💨💡

[@Kleiminc]

Good job! Quality

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thank you for checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨🍳

[@tedcrockett1028]

Excellent!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thank you Ted😁👍🚜💨🍳

[@MannistoCay]

Nicely done buddy! Keep it up. 🏝🌴👍🍻

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Mark👍 I got to start thinking ahead this was a lot of work to get done in a week😂Thanks for checking out the video😁👍🚜💨💡

[@robertsprafke9376]

Good job thanks for the video. You can slow down the grapple hydraulics by taking a dime and drilling a small hole in it say 1/8” and inserting it in the feed hose to the hydraulic ram at a fitting. The dime is mailable enough to match npt or jic ends, if it’s to slow drill it out till the speed is right .

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks 😁👍 I didn’t know you could use a drilled out dime but I will try it out. That is the ideas that make KZbin worth it. Thanks for checking out the video 🚜💨🍻

[@180Floridalife]

Anther great project my friend 👍👍 can’t wait to see that thing in action 🧐 👋

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Dana👍I am editing it right now😁thanks for sending me the stickers I got them yesterday I am waiting for one more sticker to come in then they will be on the way!!!😁👍🚜💨💡

[@180Floridalife]

@@MJADoingStuff awesome thanks

[@Ty-bt9nz]

That’s way cool!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks👍 I like making stuff for the Tractor. Have a great day 😁👍🚜💨💡

[@FabbedFun]

Yeah, that's what I'm talkin about!!! It's truly a thing of beauty... it just needs big googly eyes LOL. I'm guessing by the size and type, this is more for moving large piles of brush than logs, correct? I think you did a great job, sir!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks Logan 👍 In the next video I add the second set of fangs so I should be able to use it for both. Thanks for checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨💡

[@jifi-0178]

OPEN WIDE!!! *CHOMP* Were you inspired by the types that mount to a loader bucket? Very similar to your concept but using the forks instead.

[@MJADoingStuff]

I went with the length because of the length of the forks and I have been looking at all kinds of different styles on KZbin😁thanks for checking out the video😁👍🚜💨💡

[@familyrst_adventure5787]

Nice job!!! I'm actually looking to build mine also! Is it possible to know the length of your cylinder close and open? Thanks in advance and keep the good work

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks😁I purchased the cylinder from northern hydraulics website and I went with a 1.5”inch bore 8” inch stroke cross tube. If I did it again I would order at least a 2”bore or 2.5”to slow down how fast it reacts and give more holding pressure. You can see on there website each cylinder’s measurements when you click on them. I can’t remember exactly but they have great diagrams for each cylinder. Hope that helps. 😁👍🚜💨🍳

[@familyrst_adventure5787]

@MJA doing stuff awesome! Thanks for the fast respond

[@davek6630]

I wouldn’t grind cut and weld with a vehicle in the garage! The metal dust on the paint will cause micro sized rust spots, that will grow into larger rust spots and eat through the paint! I know this by experience 😢 By the time you can see the rust specs it’s to late!

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks for the advice 😁 I live in Minnesota so rust is free range and all over the place😂 I normal move things out but that day it was-25F🥶 I was more worried about it not starting. Thanks for checking out the video Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨🍳

[@scottied82]

What kind of drill bit was that at 8:45?

[@MJADoingStuff]

Hey there👍I was using a 3/4 in hole saw. Thanks for checking out the video 😁👍🚜💨🍳

[@happydays454]

Like

[@MJADoingStuff]

Thanks 😁👍🚜💨🍳