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10-16-2010, 11:01 PM
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Just a little sumptin' to clean up the garage....
Well, after a couple successful hours of "test and tune" with tunercat II and my 6.5, it was time to hit the garage for a good cleaning.
I've been putting it off for a while so it's got sh......errr.......stuff every where. You know, you just cram stuff into the garage thinking you'll fix it up later but never do....
I started running across my towing stuff here and there and decided this wouldn't do. I've got a lot of cash tied up in this stuff and not being able to find it was not cool.
So, an hour with some scrap bits and the table saw netted me a nice little holder for all my towing goodies:
Ahhhh, much better!
I'll skip down to Home depot tomorrow and grab some casters for it and it'll be all done.
As a side bonus, when I have to haul that heavy Husky Centerline equalizer hitch over to the truck I can roll the whole thing and I don't have to "dead lift it" from flat off the floor. My crickity ol' back approves....... 
Still have to clean up the garage though.............. 
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10-17-2010, 07:28 AM
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I like !!!!
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10-17-2010, 12:15 PM
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Nice! I like it, but I dont even have room for that in my shop, I'm hurtin for sure.
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10-17-2010, 12:39 PM
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That's a great idea! Can I borrow it - pa-leeeze??
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10-17-2010, 04:04 PM
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Finished up the "tow caddy" and slid it into it's home, which the wife has now officially named "The Towing Center" in the garage:
A few final modifications were a small rack to hold the clips and pins, and a pocket to hold warranty paperwork/receipts/instruction manuals:
Heck, I may even throw a coat of paint on it sometime...... 
Still haven't finished the garage though..............
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10-17-2010, 04:18 PM
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Beautiful job!!!
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10-17-2010, 05:12 PM
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Now, I need something like that when I remove my 5th wheel plate from the Bed.. Its heaver then chit and now I use a Hand cart, but then I have to put it in my shead dont have a Work area
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10-17-2010, 05:41 PM
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That is a great idea, thanks so much for sharing.
Right now, I would be ashamed to post a picture of my messy garage. 
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10-17-2010, 05:59 PM
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Nice JOB! I would copy that idea, but heck I need a garage first!
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10-17-2010, 06:03 PM
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Wow - That garage is better organized and cleaner than my RV!! Nice job.
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10-17-2010, 09:16 PM
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GreatWhite, that is very nice. I could have used something like that with my former pull trailers.
You get an A+ from me for your thought and design... .
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10-18-2010, 01:42 AM
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10-18-2010, 09:32 AM
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Great job!
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10-18-2010, 11:39 AM
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Great idea and nice looking job.
My shed/garage is in real need of organization  , got any plans for the weekend?  Thanks for sharing your pics.
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10-18-2010, 12:11 PM
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Site Team - Lou
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A very nice project. My 12,000 pound Equalizer hitch is in a pile in my shed since I bought my 5th wheel. Just thinking about that makes me want to go out there and throw some oil and grease on it.
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11-19-2010, 10:15 AM
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How about a production line for us who want to order one from you?? 
That's a great idea and as soon as you design one for a 5th wheel hitch and my slide in-bed Ford adapter let me know and I'll place an order. 
All joking aside, that's a great idea..ya done good!
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01-23-2011, 04:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by great white
Well, after a couple successful hours of "test and tune" with tunercat II and my 6.5, it was time to hit the garage for a good cleaning.
I've been putting it off for a while so it's got sh......errr.......stuff every where. You know, you just cram stuff into the garage thinking you'll fix it up later but never do....
I started running across my towing stuff here and there and decided this wouldn't do. I've got a lot of cash tied up in this stuff and not being able to find it was not cool.
So, an hour with some scrap bits and the table saw netted me a nice little holder for all my towing goodies:
Ahhhh, much better!
I'll skip down to Home depot tomorrow and grab some casters for it and it'll be all done.
As a side bonus, when I have to haul that heavy Husky Centerline equalizer hitch over to the truck I can roll the whole thing and I don't have to "dead lift it" from flat off the floor. My crickity ol' back approves.......
Still have to clean up the garage though.............. |
AWESOME! Necessity of the mother on invention!
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