BX2230Dude
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Instead of a toolbox, I recently adapted a small household basket to carry tools, gloves, etc. on my BX2230. It's constructed of sturdy white plastic approximately 6" x 8" and 5" deep. It was $5.99 at the local Ace Hardware store. One side of the basket is sandwiched between two plastic plates cut from an old 1/2" thick cutting board. The plates are 4-5/8" x 7" and secured to the basket with 1/4" bolts. All bolt holes were located to line up with the existing square holes in the basket. A single 5/16" bolt and a couple of fender washers secures the whole thing to the left FEL support. The bolt is lined up with the center of the large hole that already exists in the FEL support.
It's surprisingly sturdy when sandwiched between the plates and bolted to the FEL. The enclosed photo shows it carrying a 2-1/2 lb sledgehammer, cold chisel, pruning saw, shears, and loppers. I found the basket handle makes a handy towel rack for a shop rag.
It's surprisingly sturdy when sandwiched between the plates and bolted to the FEL. The enclosed photo shows it carrying a 2-1/2 lb sledgehammer, cold chisel, pruning saw, shears, and loppers. I found the basket handle makes a handy towel rack for a shop rag.
