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« Reply #20 on: December 09, 2009, 03:46:59 pm » |
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so heres the million dollar question... HOW MUCH DID THIS COST YOU TO MAKE??
For fear my wife may look at this site, I'll just say it is a tool that I will use a lot in the future. It was needed as I sold my old box so that I could get one that better suited for my hunting needs. The dogs I used to hunt were not as tall as the pack I hunt now.  |
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« Reply #21 on: December 09, 2009, 03:50:37 pm » |
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so heres the million dollar question... HOW MUCH DID THIS COST YOU TO MAKE??
For fear my wife may look at this site, I'll just say it is a tool that I will use a lot in the future. It was needed as I sold my old box so that I could get one that better suited for my hunting needs. The dogs I used to hunt were not as tall as the pack I hunt now. soooo, is that in the 700 range?  |
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« Reply #22 on: December 09, 2009, 03:57:59 pm » |
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For which part?
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« Reply #23 on: December 09, 2009, 04:03:18 pm » |
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For which part?
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! If the wife finds out your done for |
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« Reply #24 on: December 09, 2009, 04:32:41 pm » |
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Must have been a lot of labor cost. Did you use 1/8 wall tubing, or do you have something heavier holding the forged eyebolts in place? I like the clean look, it just seems like there might not be a lot of thread in the tubing wall to get much bite. Now, don't take this as criticism, I am just asking, and I can certainly appreciate the nice details that y'all used in making this box. Mitered angles, the welds appear to be uniform, and evenly spaced. The small things that make one stand out. |
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« Reply #25 on: December 09, 2009, 04:35:50 pm » |
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Very nice box, Cutter. Looks good and serviceable.
Steve
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« Reply #26 on: December 09, 2009, 06:20:01 pm » |
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very nice box
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« Reply #27 on: December 09, 2009, 06:43:07 pm » |
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so heres the million dollar question... HOW MUCH DID THIS COST YOU TO MAKE??
x2 if you don't mind saying. Nice looking box!!!! |
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« Reply #29 on: December 09, 2009, 08:28:38 pm » |
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well...... im half way done with a box im building and im gonna have to tear it apart and make it out of aluminum
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« Reply #30 on: December 09, 2009, 09:19:33 pm » |
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Very nice.  |
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« Reply #31 on: December 09, 2009, 09:30:21 pm » |
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It must be nice to be a rich man  |
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« Reply #32 on: December 09, 2009, 10:26:48 pm » |
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so lets see it in action. will be lookin for picks on sunday.
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Danged ole dirtydog !
LIVING THA DREAM !!!
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« Reply #33 on: December 10, 2009, 07:03:58 am » |
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Must have been a lot of labor cost. Did you use 1/8 wall tubing, or do you have something heavier holding the forged eyebolts in place? I like the clean look, it just seems like there might not be a lot of thread in the tubing wall to get much bite. Chris, It is 1 1/4" square tubing with 1/8" walls. As for the eyebolts, they are galvanized. They are rated for 1200 #'s. I drilled a hole through the top rail all the way through both sides. I put the eyebolts through, and placed a flat washer followed by a lock washer. I then put a standard nut tightened all the way down. I followed that up with a lock nut tightened snug against the regular nut. After this was done, we placed the top rail on the vertical posts, and welded them on. It should have no problems staying in place. |
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« Reply #34 on: December 10, 2009, 07:06:06 am » |
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As for costs, I don't have it all added up yet. My buddy owns a metal shop, so I have to get the invoice for materials (metal) from him. He also had his welder help me with the project, so there is money there as well. I have over $100 in just the latches and hinges. I'll get some better pics of the water tank a little later. The top is 27" from the bed.
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« Reply #35 on: December 10, 2009, 07:21:07 am » |
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It must be nice to be a rich man You leave Chris and Mike out of this. |
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« Reply #36 on: December 10, 2009, 08:02:15 am » |
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It is 1 1/4" square tubing with 1/8" walls. As for the eyebolts, they are galvanized. They are rated for 1200 #'s. I drilled a hole through the top rail all the way through both sides. I put the eyebolts through, and placed a flat washer followed by a lock washer. I then put a standard nut tightened all the way down. I followed that up with a lock nut tightened snug against the regular nut. After this was done, we placed the top rail on the vertical posts, and welded them on. It should have no problems staying in place. That's first class stuff there. |
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« Reply #37 on: December 10, 2009, 08:06:50 am » |
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NICELY DONE!
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« Reply #38 on: December 10, 2009, 10:48:24 am » |
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Really nice box!!
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« Reply #39 on: December 10, 2009, 02:22:51 pm » |
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For those of you who have asked about the hidden water tank, here goes. It is tucked up on top of the middle divider. Water tank is 8" x 8" x 3/16" aluminum beam. We tigged plates on the ends. We also put a 3/4" female coupling on the top and bottom for fill spout and drain spout. It was directly welded to the inside of the top of the frame. It gets it out of the way, as well as really braces it up nicely Shot from just behind cab on the driver's side,looking towards the passenger's side rear.  This is just a few inches down looking from the side of box. Notice the orange cap to fill the tank.  This is with the trap door open on the top platform exposing the fill cap. It is a breathable cap so that when dispencing water, it won't glug out.  Being right handed, I wanted to be able to get to the water spout with my right hand. Therefore, it is just behind the storage compartment on the passanger side of the dog box. To access, I just open the door to that side. I did not want it out the back, as I viewed it as a potential knee-knocker.  Most likely, I will put a male quick disconnect fitting on the valve. I will then have the female quick disconnect with a short piece of hose, so that I can use it to rinse hands and such. If I'm just filling dog bowls, I will just let it pour straight down. |
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