ECR Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 A man with too much time on his hands I don't like putting tools on the bulkhead when i'm working. there's always a chance that I'll scratch the (painted) panel and also that I might leave a tool there and forget it. If I use a small table next to the car then it always seems to be in the way so I made this which fits onto my roll cage without any fixings at all so is rapid to install and instantly removable. It has also proved very convenient to mount the laptop there when I'm adjusting map parameters. I made it from 1" x 1" box section and brazed it, but the prototype was wooden and was pretty good. Incidentally, I consider getting these photos onto the site a greater achievement (Yes, it's very stable ......) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted June 15, 2017 Member Share Posted June 15, 2017 Very neat.Incidentally, I consider getting these photos onto the site a greater achievementWell done. :-)Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superwhite R283 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 As its brazed will it only fit an imperial arch chassis :-) Top Job!Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucus72 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 It's beautiful. But I would be more worried about a tool falling from there and bouncing off the bodywork!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Very tidy, Roger. I take it the red tubing is some you had left over from your flat-flooring scales?JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 That's the flaw in the plan Mucus (but I'll be very careful) Yes, John, I'm surprised that you remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim 123 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 A nice piece of engineering. Re Marcus's comment, if the tray base is mild steel, have you thought about sticking a magnet on the underside to help keep loose tools from reshaping the bodywork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 The tray base is wood but I could add a thin steel sheet above it. A good idea, thanks ..... I'll name the mk2 the "Jimtray" in your honour (although there should be a nod to Mucus for spotting the flaw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Yes, John, I'm surprised that you remembered.Who could forget your wonderful garage-cum-machineshop!JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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