Cutting edge bolts

Was the edge hard to tap and did you use the mag drill to start the tap straight? Like the idea but I would have used red loctite to hopefully keep the bolts tight. Cutting the bolts a little long and pounded them would probably keep them tight too.

Drilling and cutting the threads was brutal, even after using the torch to take the hardness down. I did use the mag drill to start the tap. Lots of lube, lots of back and forth with the tap wrench. Keep in mind that this is an old tractor lightly used on a hobby farm -- not worked in anger on a daily basis Here is a video of when I was first checking out the drill .

BC Placer gold said: And a drawing… Click to expand... Which company were you able to buy these from as I may have a project or two to do. Guessing in Kamloops if you would share. Thanks Simon C

Morfco in Kamloops. They carry a good selection of teeth, adapters, cutting edges etc.

BC Placer gold said: Morfco in Kamloops. They carry a good selection of teeth, adapters, cutting edges etc. Click to expand... Know who they are now. They use to deliver cutting edges to Lafarges shop in West Kelowna every so many months. I couldn't remember who the dealer was. Thanks Simon C

I notice the new Volvo buckets have no bolts sticking up. I'd have to look close but I think the bucket is thicker and the nuts are in a hole. The 180 is like that. Not sure about the others