Gav836 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Between doing the irrigation and a few other jobs I decided to make a big box to go on my front linkage for carrying a spare roll of net wrap in, there is provision for a spare roll on the baler but its at an awkward height to lift it up to, 3600m rolls of it not being the lightest things in the world anyway so I didn't bother with one last year and just ran back to the yard for it. The box will also be used for carrying spare bags of rape seed and slug pellets when drilling or spreading to make life easier. Another task for it which made my boss grin when I told him is to push the massive lumps of straw out that he leaves with the combine when he stops without backing up :D Box measures 60" wide x 15" deep x 12" long at the bottom, 15" at the top, the front being sloped to make it easier to get the net out. It is made out of an old self tip skip, angle iron from old sliding doors and the headstock off a Nodet fertiliser spreader, just needs another coat of paint to finish it It's probably totally overengineered, as are most things I make in the workshop, but better to be that way than the other ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massey Boy Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Thats is very nice Gav you should be proud You have put some good thought into well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 good job Gav, should be a handy tool in the long run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhysmassey135 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Looks tidy Gav, doesnt look out of place either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Nice Gav, that headstock is better than a greal lumpy bit of channel or the like. Wouldn't two bannana shaped bits of bar on top of the box lid with rubber tie straps be easier for the net wrap though? Just a thought. I can see you tieing the lid up and sit Buster in there when he 'lets one go' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 You'll have the same problem I have with my wrap carrier now, getting in narrow gateways! The box will stick out when you swing in around. None the less I don't suspect you have narrow gateways up there! And the box looks great anyway, so top marks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Nice job Gav, handy wee tool you've got now........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkelfergus Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 A couple of reflectors (orange), one on the left ,one on the right, for pulling out of gateways onto the public highways late at night. Keeps the old bill happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGEL FORD Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 ' room in there for a spare migrant worker or two.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 A couple of reflectors (orange), one on the left ,one on the right, for pulling out of gateways onto the public highways late at night. Keeps the old bill happy. Actually plan to paint the ends yellow once the rest has had its final coat sprayed on, may take on your suggestion as well though given the amount of thick as excrement second home owners in this area at times ' room in their for a spare migrant worker or two.... Have to watch out for that Nigel as the strawberry farm next door has a dozen or more of them there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM190 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 A becon on each side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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