woodslinger
TreeHouser
I am the proud new owner of this '04 F250
Does anyone have recommendations on building a chip box for it? I have a load handler and am planning on putting the sides inside the wheel wells to better fit the load handler and then build tool storage into the outside of the box. Other than that I am pretty open to material, size, construction, I'm looking at plywood and 2x4's unless anyone has a better idea.
There is currently a plastic bed liner in the truck, but it has a smallish hole in it, and I am concerned that it might get moisture under it and rot the bed without me knowing. However I do like the bed liner as the load handler slides so easily on it. I'm pretty handy with structuring things with wood and metal, and have access to welders (as well as people who know how to use them) so my options are pretty open. I am probably going to make a temporary one this weekend so I can use it right away, then build a properly planned out one when work slows down. I haven't figured out the square yard weight of chips to figure out how high to make the sides yet, to prevent overloading the truck.
I had read somewhere that going roofless and covering with a mesh tarp works really well to prevent blowout when chipping, and leaves much versatility as the top is easily removed.
I know that starting with a larger truck would be best, but this is what makes sense for me at this time, so any OTHER advice is highly appreciated![Wink ;) ;)](/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/vbulletin/aaf_wink.gif)
Thanks in advance for your thoughts/advice
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Does anyone have recommendations on building a chip box for it? I have a load handler and am planning on putting the sides inside the wheel wells to better fit the load handler and then build tool storage into the outside of the box. Other than that I am pretty open to material, size, construction, I'm looking at plywood and 2x4's unless anyone has a better idea.
There is currently a plastic bed liner in the truck, but it has a smallish hole in it, and I am concerned that it might get moisture under it and rot the bed without me knowing. However I do like the bed liner as the load handler slides so easily on it. I'm pretty handy with structuring things with wood and metal, and have access to welders (as well as people who know how to use them) so my options are pretty open. I am probably going to make a temporary one this weekend so I can use it right away, then build a properly planned out one when work slows down. I haven't figured out the square yard weight of chips to figure out how high to make the sides yet, to prevent overloading the truck.
I had read somewhere that going roofless and covering with a mesh tarp works really well to prevent blowout when chipping, and leaves much versatility as the top is easily removed.
I know that starting with a larger truck would be best, but this is what makes sense for me at this time, so any OTHER advice is highly appreciated
![Wink ;) ;)](/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/vbulletin/aaf_wink.gif)
Thanks in advance for your thoughts/advice