3PH Storage Box

[kw22614]

Ok, on with the show...
Got most of the box done. The bottom, back and front PT 2x6's cut and installed. Was thinking about leaving the top board out but will probably add it to help with a little extra weight when moving snow. Made a little mistake when I welded the bottom arm mounts a little too close to the box but I'll just rout a little from the wood till I can get the arms to fit. Still need to measure and cut 3/4" T-111 for the sides. Then wood comes off again so I can paint the frame (seems Rustoleum engine enamel - Chevy Orange is almost a perfect match for the K). Here's a few more pics.....

 

[Gary Fowler]

I think that the lightweight bedframe angle is going to bend on the vertical portion somewhere above the horizontal deck attachment point since there is no supporting sturcture on the sides. I think you need to put in some side supports tied back about as high as the top link attachment point. Time will tell. Keep a close watch and if it starts to droop at the back end, brace it up.

 

[kw22614]

Thanks Gary, I'll keep an eye on it.
I'm happy to have accomplished this much. Got the box mounted and T-111 sides cut and screwed in today. Maybe tomorrow I'll disassemble, paint the frame and do final assembly and use it. Hopefully it'll be a long time before I'll need to add any braces. Pics...

 

[oldballs]

Dixie,.....Looks like you have the makings of a long life of planning and execution. I'd would have gone with 1 inch lumber for such a box. But then, I'd probably load it with stuff way too heavy. Yet, that metal frame is light weight. Humm-mm- How about putting a lid on the box too. Aren't armchair viewers great! .

 

[Professor Marvel]

Hey Dixie
I'm impressed that you have an oriental rug under your tractor :laughing:

 

[kw22614]

Hey Dixie
I'm impressed that you have an oriental rug under your tractor :laughing:

I know how to treat a lady who knows how to treat me! :wink:

 

[kw22614]

Dixie,.....Looks like you have the makings of a long life of planning and execution. I'd would have gone with 1 inch lumber for such a box. But then, I'd probably load it with stuff way too heavy. Yet, that metal frame is light weight. Humm-mm- How about putting a lid on the box too. Aren't armchair viewers great! .

Got to thinking I'm not planning to carry anything heavy like ballast, but for moving snow at least I could use the weight of the lumber.
All mats I had laying around - I spent $5 for a can of Rustoleum. Even if it falls apart - was still a cheap price for a good education!
Armchair viewers are fine, just stay out the shop when I'm workin'!
No lid! :laughing:


Got it tore down and painted the frame today. So cold today the paint's still wet, I'll get it back together tomorrow and post a couple more pics

 

[oldballs]

Okay! Okay!!! NO LID.:laughing:

 

[kw22614]

Ok, so it's all done and so far :dance1: it's fine. No bends, no breaks, no problems! The rest of the pics and the end of this line....