Chain Box

[PJ_Kravetz]

2 6"x2" pieces of aluminun '"C" chanel welded together with a 1/4" thick piece of aluminum welded on the bottom. With drain holes of course! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[PJ_Kravetz]

Another view.

 

[JimMorrissey]

PJ,

Nice welds and great idea for chains.

What do you use to weld AL? My guess is MIG with AL wire gun.

Jim

 

[PJ_Kravetz]

"I" do not use anyting to weld aluminum /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif I have a buddy at work who uses a TIG welder for AL and does a very fine job. I am attempting to get my lovely wife (in case she reads this) to get me a welder for Christmas. Until then I ask favors.

 

[DiskDoctr]

PJ,

Sweet! First class match in paint and style, too.

How about a lid? /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Seriously, a nice job.

-JC

 

[PJ_Kravetz]

Not a bad paint match considering it is painted Dupi-Color Chevy Engine Orange! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[GeneD14]

Nice job! It almost looks like a factory option.

 

[Cliff_Johns]

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I agree. It looks like it belongs there.
Cliff

 

[PineRidge]

Not only is that a nice chain box but you never need worry about rust with the aluminum.

 

[KiotiJohn]

Very nice job. Much like another TBNer did on his tractor, putting it in the same place. I thought then what a great idea, and it still is. John

 

[Yankee]

" thought then what a great idea, and it still is. "

I agree. It would be good for a toolbox, too.

 

[kuby]

Thatsa one of the best and simplistic Idea's I have seen in a long time.

 

[Mogombus]

Slick... how many feet of chain do you think you can drop in there?

 

[PJ_Kravetz]

There is approx 30 feet of chain in it right now. With the room that is remaining I am guessing that there is room for at least another 15 to 20 feet.

 

[B7500]

Very nice work and a great idea.
-Terry

 

[Zork]

you can get aluminum welding electrodes from LOWES or a welding supply house for use with stick welders ac/dc. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[joes_427_vette]

Super idea, and so simple. I usually have a chain on my floormat of the tc45 but I trip over it and it usually ends up under my feet. Now... if we can get a combination chain - shovel storage unit diagram I would fire up the wire feed. It seems you always are walking back to the shop for a shovel and or chain. They have those machines so compact it is hard to find an open spot to mount the essentials without creating a hazzard.

 

[Warwagon]

PJ, Great looking chain box- two questions How deep is your box and what size chain is it? Kevin

 

[JRP]

Here is a link to my earlier post.

Early post of chain box

About two years before I had the loader I had drilled the hole in two of these to fit the clutch housing holes where the loader bolts to. At that time I had one box on each side of the tractor.

The current setup is much more handy.

 

[JRP]

Here is the current setup. Soon I hope to have a chainsaw scabbard to mount on the RH side of the loader frame.