Reference: Plans How to build a tool box for a CMP truck

[Mike Timoshyk]

Well I am just in from the garage. Still snowing....

I finshed making the final cuts to the bottom of the box and proceded to use the glue to put the bottom in the box. After it is set and dry I will do a few welds here and there. I placed the top on to get the correct distance between the two sides. It is not on there permanently yet. Tomorrow I will take the top off and insert the partition and the one inner brace. These will also be glued in with just a couple of welds afterwards. Then I will fabricate the lids and doors and the weird angle piece for the ends.

for now...

Mike in Windsor On

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Mike

Suggestion, depending on your type of welding pinch spot, mig weld etc you may want to decide on where you are going to weld mark the spots and not use any glue in those locations. The reason I've tried mixing welds and door panel glue and it did not work well. When using pinch spot weld the glue acted as insulator and thus not weld between the layers and if you crank up the heat you get a melt dent. When using mig welder similar problem enough heat to weld burned the glue. The solution is leave marked glue-less areas about the size of a dime.

PS I like the glue system of attaching door panels on modern car doors because you can get a more rust resistant sealed seam.

[Mike Timoshyk]

Hi Phil,

Thanks for the hint. Much appreciated.

Well another day and a little more progress. I managed to get the top plate finished with the curved piece welded in. Also installed the partition and prepared the internal support piece. That will go in tomorrow and I will try not to change my mind on which piece of the puzzle I will work on. I said I would be doing the wierd angle bits but never got a round too-it. Have to go to Princess Auto for one of those. In any case I believe I am on schedule. Oh by the way for those with the big dump yesterday...it is sunny here in Windsor.....FINALLY. Goenn fer a Timmy's now...may head back to the garage later for a glass of red....and survey tomorrow's work.

for now

Mike in Windsor Ontario

[Mike Timoshyk]

Well it is Day 7 and I am just about finished the big stuff. Next will be welding the top on and attaching some mounting plates. Then I will concentrate on the doors. I have primed the inside of the box and will put a couple of coats of paint on before I weld the top on then I will hit it a final time when everything is in place. Got the wierd angle done....did a template first to ensure I didn't have to cut 3 or 4 times before getting it right.

This will be it for a couple of days as I have a couple items on my dance card for the next few days.

Cheers for now

Mike in Windsor

Bob...all bookings have been made, should I bring my snowshoes or pray for the big thaw?

[Bob Carriere]

If it starts melting we will all need canoes.....

Nice job on the box..... been following each chapter has it unfolds.....

Bob