Custom Rear Ballast and Tool Carrier Build

[MatHaas]

Nice build!!!
Love to see Tig welds from someone who knows what they're doing.

Thank you sir. I'm still learning and wish I could TIG more often!

 

[Redlands Okie]

Looks like nice work, congrats.

 

[MatHaas]

Looks like nice work, congrats.

Thank you sir, appreciate it

 

[MatHaas]

Of note, I did weld the tool carrier tubes to the bottom of the floor so concrete wouldn't seep in;and I was trailing to make everything a sealed unit to prevent any rust in the future. I also then drilled small holes (3/8" maybe) in the floor under each tube (which i could see where they were after welding them) so if i happen to get water down them in the future or caught in the rain, it'll just drain out and dry up.

 

[BoylermanCT]

Very impressive! One of the nicest one I have seen. Now I want one!

 

[MatHaas]

Very impressive! One of the nicest one I have seen. Now I want one!

Thank you sir, I appreciate that! I gotta say it's quite convenient. Carry all of my tools for tinkering or fixing things. Carry the saw and can sharpen the chain in the bar clamp. And a decent sized solid work area on top if I need to utilize it. I'll let update the post if I think of anything else I should have added. I can actually drop the chains inside the legs too and transport them if I know ill be using them. That's not often though but I could have added another tube also if it was a major concern. Something for personal consideration.

 

[MatHaas]

 

[joetool]

Did you try pouring Acetone into the chainsaw holder? Acetone dissolves plastic. You could sacrifice a drill bit and drill a hole into the chainsaw holder at the bottom (would keep water from collecting too) plug it with a natural cork and fill with acetone for a couple of days. Top it off some and stir. then drain out bottom.

then put some plastic in a 'U' sape inside to protect the teeth. The sides could stay concrete...