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05-20-2002, 03:02 PM
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I am always checking out everyone else's field box. You have your standard boxes that you can order as a kit or prebuilt but what I really like are the creations that came out of necessity or just the internal need to customize. I have had a couple of boxes to date. They were always big and really heavy. I wanted a box that held what I needed and would still fit in the trunk. I have attached my creation. There is still a need for a tool box that I carry my radio/charger/tools and parts in but it doesn't have to come to the flight line with me. It usually lives in the trunk.
I want to see everyone's creations that are out of the norm or just plain utilitarian.
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I had this tool box for a few years. I always liked it but never used it. When I stared going to work in the old Caddy (76 Eldo convertible) and the wife took the Expedition I realized my field box wouldn't fit in the trunk (too high). I was looking around the shop and I saw my old tool box. I measured it and it was just the right size to fit a gallon of fuel in. I used the Dremmel took to do most of the chopping (and some wire snips). It holds everything I need for my glo engines (all the extra parts I carry live in a toolbox). The big empty space in the second deck will fit the starter. I usually carry it in the top but it will fit in there if I need it too. It worked out great and gets a lot of positive comments at the field. It also fits well on the shop counter. I love it.
I want to see everyone's creations that are out of the norm or just plain utilitarian.
I'll start:
I had this tool box for a few years. I always liked it but never used it. When I stared going to work in the old Caddy (76 Eldo convertible) and the wife took the Expedition I realized my field box wouldn't fit in the trunk (too high). I was looking around the shop and I saw my old tool box. I measured it and it was just the right size to fit a gallon of fuel in. I used the Dremmel took to do most of the chopping (and some wire snips). It holds everything I need for my glo engines (all the extra parts I carry live in a toolbox). The big empty space in the second deck will fit the starter. I usually carry it in the top but it will fit in there if I need it too. It worked out great and gets a lot of positive comments at the field. It also fits well on the shop counter. I love it.
05-20-2002, 04:22 PM
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Nice job Billy,
I just happen to have one of those out in the garage i bought at Costco last year with the intent on doing the same thing....exactly the same thing.
Now, thanks to you I can steal your design and not have to put much effort into making it work.
Thanks Billy,
BTW, shoot me pictures of your shop, I like the way you arrange your stuff, and besides...I'm lazy
I just happen to have one of those out in the garage i bought at Costco last year with the intent on doing the same thing....exactly the same thing.
Now, thanks to you I can steal your design and not have to put much effort into making it work.
Thanks Billy,
BTW, shoot me pictures of your shop, I like the way you arrange your stuff, and besides...I'm lazy
05-20-2002, 04:27 PM
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I think the one thing I would have done diffrent would be to find a smaller tank. Then I could have just taken out the lowest shelf or if it was a small tank, taken out no shelves. All the cutting hurt the amount of stuff I could have put in there. I was in a hurry and just wanted to make it. But it works really well for me.
05-20-2002, 10:46 PM
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Nice field box! Compact and not half the workshop in it. Some fliers think they need enough tools and glues to rebuild an airplane at the field.
Me, I carry a small tool box and a gallon of fuel witha small battery to run the fuel pump. NO starter or starter battery. I'm an old control line combat flier and don't NEED no stinking starter! Just hate to see those black rings on my spinners.
Nice job Billy
Me, I carry a small tool box and a gallon of fuel witha small battery to run the fuel pump. NO starter or starter battery. I'm an old control line combat flier and don't NEED no stinking starter! Just hate to see those black rings on my spinners.
Nice job Billy
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The big tool/spare parts box stays in the car unless needed. I call this my "flightline" Box, and it came about due to flying combat and bringing the essentials to the "ready" line. To my surprise, this compact set up covers 98% of all my flying needs, and the other tool/spare parts box rarely come out of the car!
05-21-2002, 02:36 AM
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But...but...but...Tattoo...
It's so BUTT UGLY!!!
I mean it Tattoo, that's really bad, man.
Now Billy's...clean...all tucked inside....keeps the dirt and rain out....Ahhh, that's for me
It's so BUTT UGLY!!!
I mean it Tattoo, that's really bad, man.
Now Billy's...clean...all tucked inside....keeps the dirt and rain out....Ahhh, that's for me
05-21-2002, 09:52 AM
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Mine was made from scraps and cost zero dollars
Functionality man...oh yeah, did I mention that at one of our fields it's 1/4 mile walk to the flightline? Functionality man!
Functionality man...oh yeah, did I mention that at one of our fields it's 1/4 mile walk to the flightline? Functionality man!
05-21-2002, 01:09 PM
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Mine was a gift from the wife's grandfolks so theoretically mine was free too. TOO ORGANIZED?! No one has ever accused me of that! THanks!
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OKOKK, mine was a gift for fathers day last year too.
So mine is free also.....'cept that it's my money that they spend...but I shouldn't look at it that way...
So mine is free also.....'cept that it's my money that they spend...but I shouldn't look at it that way...
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with the amount of things that drop out of it on the way to the pits it'll be empty in no time the walk back to the car for the plane is like an easter egg hunt LOL
the walk back to the car for the plane is like an easter egg hunt LOL
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Does this count as a field box
Just kidding what I am really pointing out is the black box up against the wall. It was purchased at wallmart for $24.00 has a handle and wheels.
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Just kidding what I am really pointing out is the black box up against the wall. It was purchased at wallmart for $24.00 has a handle and wheels.
Randy
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My first box is almost just like that. I have a plexi side that slide open to give you access to little shelves. I'll take a picture. It was so big and heavy I considered putting an engine on it and making it remote control so I could drive it around the the field with me.
06-09-2002, 05:46 PM
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My buddy Euclide has a custom field box he built. I say it is too heavy - he don't care. I saw the real big 'field box' in a previous post, so here is Euc's same as previous. Mine is almost done except it is two feet longer - I fly giant scale. I think I can attach only one picture, so I'll add the second one next.
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