A place to carry chains

Rch · Dec 30, 2000

Here is my 1986 Ford 1910 with FEL and snowblower on it.

Finally got my christmas digital camera to work--just trying it out.

On the rear fender above the light is my cup holder made from PVC connectors epoxy glued to the plastic shroud around the light. I drilled several holes in the shroud and roughened the bottom of the PVC piece. There are 'drain' holes so water doesn't accumulate,

The arrow points to a Fleet-Farm tool box attached to the loader arm with 3 stainless steel worm gear clamps. I carry 2 chains, one light duty about 17' and the other 24'.

RCHEdited by Rch on 12/30/00 07:48 PM.

PaulInMi · Dec 30, 2000

The picture turned out good RCH.
I see that you've got plenty of the white stuff as well.
Happy New Year/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif.

DFB · Dec 30, 2000

Rch, cool setup. How are you using those clamps. Do they go around the whole box?

Boots · Dec 30, 2000

Nice looking machine RCH. I think I see a reflection of the sky on your hood. Is that some sort of digital effect, or would you be waxing your tractor????? Good Photo!

Take Care,
Boots

Rch · Dec 30, 2000

A place to carry a shovel

On the left loader arm there is a short 6" piece of 1 1/4" PVC pipe and some squeeze clamps further forward to hold a shovel. I'm in the process of making a different style clamp forward so tree limbs are less likly to dislodge the shovel.
On the next picture you'll see a piece of tin on the upright of the loader. This is where the heel of my hand goes climbing off and on- it takes away that cooky-cutter edge.

RCH

Rch · Dec 30, 2000

Hand pad

See previous post re hand pad

RCH

Rch · Dec 30, 2000

Where to carry a chain

DFB-- the clamps go through slits in the back of the toolbox. An ammo box would work well too; it's a little heavier metal and the lid has a seal with a positive lock.( If you look closely, I have a link of chain in the hasp of the lid to keep it closed) I drilled weep holes fore and aft in the bottom in case water gets in.I've never had it get in the way.

RCH

Thomas · Dec 31, 2000

Rch,
By the looks you have the right tool for the right job when it comes to winter.

Thomas..NH /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Thomas · Dec 31, 2000

Re: A place to carry a shovel

The view of the the country landscape sure looks peaceful and quite out there.

Thomas..NH /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

markcg2000 · Jan 4, 2001

Re: A place to carry a shovel

RCH,
Just going through the Photos to see what I might've missed. I like that shovel and the toolbox holder. Just one thing, wouldn't something
...less likly to dislodge the shovel. 
also be likely to simply snap off the handle when the shovel gets caught?/w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif Basically, the current setup works just like a shear pin on the PTO... easier to pick the shovel off the ground than off the hardware store's shelf /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

mark

Rch · Jan 4, 2001

Re: A place to carry a shovel

Markcq2000, your point is well taken. The squeeze clamps I currently have are for holding tool on the wall and are just to flimsy - the two fingers have bent and cracked. In addition,they should be deeper. Also a longer piece of PVC pipe ( say, 4-5" more) would tend to hold better I think, especially when the loader is totally raised. At any rate, it's a handy place if it doesn't fall off and get run over and broken. These long worm gear clamps are strong and avoid drilling holes. I have a front and rear light mounted on the top cross member of the rollbar with them and they give you some adjustment. You can see one holding a piece of black toolbox drawliner foam as a glare guard on the forward facing light to the left of the driver.

RCH