A Tale of Two Outriggers : Quick repairs on the Harbor Freight Trencher

Here is a reasonably chronological sequence of videos showing repairs I finally performed to improve my efficiency and TRACTION. The outriggers on the trencher were working against me. Not any more!
I failed to mention in the video that I also inserted washers in the joint pins on the boom during lubrication so the old girl no longer jingles like a chain.
00:00 The Damage : Old video
00:27 Twist and Turn
01:23 Some comedy for the serious welders out there
01:45 Metal Slip-n-Slide
02:32 Claw Repair After
03:18 Claw Repair Before - sorry
03:40 Busted during cut
04:13 Autumn 2023 Trencher Tour

[@goincasual]

Back in business! That's all that matters. Recently broke a tooth shank off my bucket trying to pry a tree root (bad idea). Welded it back on and so far so good. Keep having fun!

[@shawnebaines8276]

Thanks- you, too. I always have fun running this little machine. It deserves some TLC from time to time.

[@RavensRidgeNC]

Good old workhorse - worth the maintenance!

[@shawnebaines8276]

Yes. She needed a little special attention after what I put her through.

[@DoubleMFarmHomestead]

I can lay down the worst looking weld bead you've ever seen, but Grandpa always said, "Don't care how it looks, long as it holds." . 😂

[@shawnebaines8276]

Wise words.