Thanks kid. I weld a little but I want to be able to trust the joints.

I have a friends spear as a template if I go the fab route.

I think I’ve located one at a tolerable price.

Was hoping someone would have one not in use or a neighbor with one.


If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli

American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender