I've been wanting to do this for awhile but finally made some time. I'm working off some very well done plans. I'm not sure where I down loaded them from. I also cant find the pdf file on my computer.
I cut the pieces for the draft bars & upright arms from 1 3/4" w x 1/2" thick flat stock.
I haven't had time to make any attachments for my hydraulic press brake so I'll just do the cut & bend method. I first made a scaled pattern on a piece of scrap wood so I could get my bends accurate.
I opened up the cut areas by grinding away some metal for a good weld bead.
Next up I'll do some welding to close up the bends.
I cut the pieces for the draft bars & upright arms from 1 3/4" w x 1/2" thick flat stock.
I haven't had time to make any attachments for my hydraulic press brake so I'll just do the cut & bend method. I first made a scaled pattern on a piece of scrap wood so I could get my bends accurate.
I opened up the cut areas by grinding away some metal for a good weld bead.
Next up I'll do some welding to close up the bends.