Making a JCB loading shovel bucket from scratch. Part 1
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In this video I fabricate a bucket for a JCB 426 from scratch.
The shell of the bucket is 6mm (1/4”) its pressed to shape using my old press brake.
The sides are cnc plasma cut out and then have 100x12 flat bar welded on for extra strength.
Once the sides are tacked on the top box is cut out, pressed and tacked into place needing a little persuasion with a wedge.
The Bucket edge is a 200x25mm HB500 edge. Its cut to length using the gas torch, and placed under the bucket.
I then start the welding inside the bucket and also on the edge, precaution is taken welding the edge on by welding every other 10” at a time and also by having it clamped down to the bench.
The bucket is then taken off the bench, tipped on its back and welded round the inside.
The underside is then welded and 150x15mm straps are cut and pressed to fit. These and tacked on using the tacks to mark where the stitch welds need to be.
After welding the straps on the bucket is flipped back the right way up.
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What I admire is your limited equipment. You have ways of still carrying out the engineering. Also your quiet narration is just right.
Thanks to Watch Wes Work, I have now found your channel. Just starting to go through your vlogs but this one brings back memories of of my old landlord and friend, Alistair Symon. He was a wiry, wee lad and I still marvel at what he could turn his hand to in his "smiddy". I have a vivid memory of him bouncing full size flat sheets from one forklift into his brake press, forming the sheets for container sides ( yes, 40ft sea going containers ) and bouncing them back out onto his other forklift - all on his own! I kid you not! I think I have just found the modern version. Well done.
Using the crowbar to pull the gap together was an ingenious way of doing it, not seen that before. You’re such a skilled workman and it is a pleasure to watch. Thank you All the best from Cornwall 😎👍
I was gonna say the same thing! That's a clever trick to not have to weld a dog on there and drive a wedge, much simpler doing it this way and I'll definitely be putting that in my bag of tricks for welding!
What time stamp was that at?
@Sugarkryptonite around 35:26
@@rukinaa Thx!
You have earned my "Like before watching" award.
Thanks very much!
I'm a long time fan and subscriber of Watch Wes Work. Looked up your channel, as he mentioned it, man am I glad I did! Wes is a highly intelligent man, I knew if he mentioned your channel it was going to be a good one! Love your way of doing things, your cool calm nature, and beautiful work you do. Thank You sir, for a great channel, from a new subscriber in New Zealand.
"I'm no artist" ...proceeds to draw a perfect picture😂
Thoroughly enjoyed this video from start to finish. Occasionally its nice to have a long video to see the process in detail, so I'm not put off by the long run time. Brilliant work, keep it up!
I really like your videos so far, I've watched just a few but look forward to going through your catalog. It looks like an overhead trolley crane would be a good addition to your shop!
Excellent fabrication work! I appreciate all of your explanations and comments about the process. It is also good to see you using the protective gear! Thanks for this instructive and entertaining video!
Great video, many thanks for sharing this with us. One thing about this is, the bean counters can look at all this, and realize just how much work goes into making one of these buckets.
Nice to see a craftsman at work, keep up the good work.
Another great video thanks. I like the visitors at the end lol.
Excellent video man, definitely my favorite type of welding videos is fabrication from scratch.
Excellent video. Superb demonstration of skill, ingenuity and hard work. Well done!
That was really interesting to see how you go about constructing such a large piece of equipment.
Pretty cool. Really clean work. I built my own 60 in (1500mm) bucket for an old skid stear. No bending though. I bought a sheet of 3/16 ( about 5 mm) and marked it up on a table in the fab shop which they then sheared down to the various pieces. Took it all home and welded it all up. It was still quite an experience despite having it all cut out. Found a piece of carbon steel for a cutting bar and shanks for teeth. It’s been a good bucket for the last 15 years. It’s more fun watching you do it though. Too bad I couldn’t have watched a video like this before I took it on. You put out and display a lot of information.
I'm not artist but design and build absolute masterpieces from steel. Incredible skill and planning to produce quality like that
Metal Artist
If you're interested, 3m makes a quick latch respirator for pretty cheap. You just flip a little latch and it hangs by your chin and flip it back up and it's on tight. That way you don't always ave to take the whole thing on and off. Great video!
I shall look into this. Thanks!
The wreaking bar is genius , thanks mate in 40 years i never thought of it .
Your old Hyster looks like the ones I used to work on in the 70's. Good machines.
Excellent work 👍 Don’t underestimate your skills 😊 With 50 + years as a Journeyman Machine Repairman, you definitely are a skilled Craftsmen 👏👏👏
Very interesting. I love fabricating things from scratch. In wood or metal. But at an entirely different level to you. It is obvious you have made a few of them before. You have the process down to an art. Lovely to watch.
Great build Oliver !! Always enjoy seeing your work and process. Impressive
Impressive Craftsmanship, That Bucket is Huge.
Awesome video, amazing work. Thank you Oliver
I cant wait till you start building the Bulldozer for the bucket. LOL. It funny about how we use the different systems of measurements. When I lived in England my British friends would crack on us yanks for fraction as the bar maids would bring us our Half pints of beer and cider. I could usually the conversation by asking how in the hell do you divide a pizza and metrics.
Superb video. Shows what ca be done by a skilled craftsman. always love the thought processes and of course the inevitable quirks during fabrication and their solutions. Thank you for posting.
Nice job, takes me back many years to when I was fabricating, not buckets, but hydraulic tanks and other odds and sods. Looking forward to part 2, take care and be well 👍
Great video I enjoyed watching , you are a very skilled engineer, 😊😊😊
Well done, nice work. I have put 3 front edges on one GP bucket as the chap just drives with it on the concrete! So welded AR400 patches all the way along the front edge...better to replace those than keep chopping off a front edge because he likes to wear it out and it is not his!
well done a very nice job all round.
Those are some killer welds !!
I can tell you have built one or two buckets before! Always interesting to see how other people resolve some of the daily problems of warping and inaccurate pressings, I always learn something new. Brilliant channel, keep it up!
Cheers for wearing the proper PPE for work!
Gday, brilliant job, thanks for explaining each step, there’s a fair bit of planning that goes into a build like this, throughly enjoyed watching mate and keen for part 2, cheers
Thanks Matty, glad you enjoyed it.
Brilliant video
Love watching these. Originally thought the workshop was a jumble sale but you have some fantastic gear in it. Keep up the great videos
It is a jumble sale! I have too many of my own projects in among my work jobs.
Here because of mention from watch Wes work what a channel you have
Thank you for the video and sharing your amazing skills with us.
Excellent job, always nice to see some "Tweaking Skills " on steel plate. Thanks for sharing
The crowbar truck was 👌👌 coming along very well bud 👍🤘🤘🤘
He sure knows how, makes it look easy.
Awesome build !!
You got it !! Whatever lines up best on the tape measure ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Got recommended this video last night and watched a few more since. Really like what your doing. Looks and sounds like your a local guy too, I’m in the York area
Me too!
I must say your welds look great!! New Jersey USA
I hate to sound like an old person because I don't feel like an old person . Your doing alright ! Good channel , good work ! UK'S answer to Cutting Edge Engineering . 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Really got the scale of the build when you got in the bucket to weld.
Hope you get as big as CEE in Australia great stuff
Thanks, me too!
@@snowballengineering get a dog and some funny birds 🙂
Welder always sounds so crisp
That is really great work. I understand why you stitch welded the underside of the bucket but I once saw a bucket buckle over time in spots as dirt and sand packed between the straps while digging. The pressure packed the small openings between welds and it retained moisture between the straps and bucket skin causing rust. You may want to weld them up solid so nothing can pack under those straps while cutting through soil. Excellent work!
I'm with you on this aspect 100% definitely weak spots in the construction, it might be a little time saving now, but not in the overall life of the bucket. I also thought the construction seemed a little light for it's size, though I suppose that may depend on it's specific intended use.
As a user of old equipment I am always amazed by the power of rust along a stitched joint. It will force any thickness of steel apart over time.I bought an Easterby trailer a year or two and was impressed by the continuous welds to prevent this. Looks like a grain bucket so probably not an issue here.
Hiya Thanks to Watch Wes Work for letting us know about your channel , like what you doing here so I subbed
Thanks for the sub!
Great video, you are one very skilled Craftsman!! 👍
I have been a landscaper for 30 odd years, i recently became allergic to wasp stings ( anaphylaxia ) i thought that maybe i would take a welding course and change direction, i have now realised that there is a lot more than just taking a course, you obviously have a lot of experience in what you do, respect mate
Take the course. You will soon pick up the basics and build your own experience from there.
Awesome build!!! Very interesting!!!
Great job as always, mate.
Dude. Some awesome work🎉
For cutting metal instead of oxy, try the Diablo D1472CF Steel Demon Cermet II Carbide Ferrous Metal Saw Blade in a circular saw. It makes amazingly clean cuts.
I do have a chop saw with a metal cutting blade however the bucket edge is too big to fit in.
@@snowballengineering Yes, same here, that's why I now use a hand held circular saw with the Diablo blade in it, as it's so much more versatile than a fixed chop saw.
Impressive. Love the way you work. Big bucket but made with care and finesse.
Good idea wearing a mask when grinding I have a friend who developed silicoses from the grinding during fabrication
great job
Quality workmanship Quality video
Such a clever lad amazing
Epic work! Love how u take care to mark out your runs and racks
Mighty good looking work.
I liked the turning onto the tyre. Nice soft landing. Few nice ideas for assembling that I’ve not seen. Good on you! Could have used the first curved under strap as a template for the second strap. Saved the walking to fit and check. Or even made a cardboard template from the floor plate and used that to set the curve at the bender
Your a genius with any thing metal great work
Impressive how you handle that big job!
I really enjoyed watching that, great job buddy
Quality workmanship
Wish you worked with me here in Aus.
Fair play, that is a big bucket 👍
Great channel and workmanship.
nice work, very strong loading bucket
Good job 🦁💪💪👏👏
Nice job looks great
Nice job 👍
Nice job!!!
I love watching your progress on jobs. I worked at North Selby mine. Some thirty odd years ago and loved working in the fitters shop when I got the chance. And you my friend have better gear than we had back then lol. But it's the same process, get steel and make it in to stuff. Would love to visit your shop. Don't worry I know that's not possible lol Great project Anthony Kent (Selby)😊
Excellent work there sir. 👊🏻👊🏻
I say old man that was very well executed.
Great job-great skills
*I feel like with a little caffeine you could be the next Colin Furze!*
Interesting channel!
Cool stuff!👍
Worked at a large bucket manufacturer in Australia and this is almost exactly the way we made jcb buckets
You are lot younger than me, You do a lot heavy lifting, I enjoy your videos, I would like you to have a long painless productive life. Back pain is a B**CH. Please invest on a crane. Excellent work 👍👍👍 . Thank you for sharing. Take care of yourself 🇨🇦
i use to weld these when i was a younger man, the boiler makers would tack them all together and i would have to weld them solid, some took so much continuous welding it would give me sun burn around the welding mask too !!! i use to weld truck tipper bodies too, some took 30 foot continuous welds, from the back tipper tray to the front or the truck cabin end of the tipper body !!!
Your channel was recommended by @Watch Wes Work in the USA. I enjoyed your excellent workmanship and the way you explained what you were doing and why. I am a new subscriber.
Another great video! Again I think just the right amount of regular speed and high speed. For what it's worth I enjoy the videos without the music, but if you catch flack for not not having music I have a mute button that is easy enough to hit. 🙂
Looking good young an. I'm impressed with your still. Sincerely wish you well with your business.
Hi,brings back memories I was a plater fabricator in local shipyard's when serving my apprenticeship there was many a mishap using flanger but once you mastered hit it was a great piece of machinery glad I found this channel regards from Scotland 🏴🇬🇧
I bet there was many tricks to the trade in that job. Thanks for watching!
I make a few buckets and wile they are normally heavier and stronger built it just about always comes down to price and mostly hard to compete with the big mass produced bucket manufacturer as they will be buying there steel at a better rate than the 1 man band .keep up the good work tidy!! Make sure your charging enough for you premium products 👍
Excellent Work. Great video. Thanks.
what a great build you have done most my friends just go buy them already done you have a talent sir good job I think Kip H.
nice work ,great tips 2 ,,Godbless
Good to see how you made the curve good build 😛
Nice looking bucket nice work 👍
great work
Damn after 12 min in the video wow amazing
Great video Fabrication at its best