![]() ![]() A first project should be easy to conceptualize, require a miminum of tools and not take too long. You may say "that's not a project!", I would say yes because it is the start of thinking along the lines of "I can make it myself". Simply buying a piece of stock at the hardware store, drilling two holes, and bending it at the right point would be a first step in your trek to become a amateur metal worker. ![]() The first project could be as simple as fabricating an "L" bracket for holding a footrest. The real key is picking simple projects that can be accomplished without first becoming an expert, purchasing expensive tools, and locating exotic materials. ![]() If not, the library will provide a wealth of metal working books (not all fabrication projects are metal working, sewing is a great skill for the seats of some of my machines). If you have had a metal shop class, you may already have the basic concepts for simple projects. Where do I start? This depends on your background. As you become more confident in fabrication, you will slowly see more and more items that can be fabricated (the more you do, the more you know and the more you can do.). Looking at your tractor from this standpoint usually makes it obvious which parts are do-able, economical, and safe to make. While it is possible to fabricate a part that exceeds the strength of an original component, you have to look at whether the parts will be stressed and if you can decipher why they engineered the piece as it was. Safety - Probably the most important issue mentioned. ![]() I am a parts dealer and have seen this firsthand. As I say that, I would want you to remember that just because a large manufacturer has made the component, it does not guarantee that their component will be as good as yours.
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