DK45SE Tool holder

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oercheron

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Location
Aldergrove, BC
Tractor
2 Kioti, 2 John Deere. None wore out yet but the '49 ain't used that much anymore
Some shots of a tool holder I welded up. Previously I had one made from plastic pipe much like some others have made. My mistake was using thin-wall pipe. After a year of use and a couple repairs it became clear that thin plastic pipe would not stand up. So I made a metal tool holder.
Height - 24", opening size approx 3" x 7". The expanded metal is 9GA, the vertical solid member is 3"channel. At top and bottom are stiffeners bent out of 3/8 round stock. The bottom is 2" x 3/16 flat which leaves a space each side for dirt & water to go through.

The paint used is shown, it was a very good colour match I thought. Also is very good paint, I have used it for years.

The axe sheath in the last photo is homemade from PVC pipe warmed with a propane torch and moulded to fit the axe head. There are lots of youtube videos on how to do this.

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good idea and great execution.
 
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I like...heavy duty!

What is that short hank of rope hanging there for?

Oh, and btw, how dare you actually use your tractor and get it dirty?....with spots of worn paint from hard use? Now you have ruined it from ever being a garage queen......:thumbsup:
 
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I like...heavy duty!

What is that short hank of rope hanging there for?

Oh, and btw, how dare you actually use your tractor and get it dirty?....with spots of worn paint from hard use? Now you have ruined it from ever being a garage queen......:thumbsup:

The rope is a handhold for those who jump onto the side of the tractor for a short ride to the next work spot. (Their other hand grabs the factory grip on the fender) I didn't want to make a proper metal handhold because the safety police around here might not like it, but a guy can tie a chunk of rope onto his tractor if he wants! I did not want a loop because that could be hard to let go of.

OK I admit it - I did pressure wash my tractor last year. But now it will just have to stay clean until at least next fall. Maintenance, greasing, oil changes and such - now that's another story!
 
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Baaaahhhh, weld a handle on there anyway!

I have rinsed mine off a few times after baling...all that chaf. Me....I just jump in the creek:laughing:
 
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That Is nice, good job
 
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Baaaahhhh, weld a handle on there anyway! :

OK, busted! It only took a minute to put the rope on and it got the job done that day!
 
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Very nice!!
 

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