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Michigan has a D.A.T.!! - updated 6/9/12 - improvements

Started by ITB, November 17, 2011, 06:17:14 PM

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ITB

November 17, 2011, 06:17:14 PM Last Edit: June 09, 2012, 08:18:08 PM by intheburbs
Dedicated Appleseed Trailer

I've been on the prowl on craigslist and other classifieds.  Finally found a nice one that didn't break the bank, and got the approval of Mrs. Burbs.   @&)

It's a 6X12, and has a nice setup inside that the previous owner used as a workbench.  Lots of storage, and one could sleep in it in a pinch.  Inside height is ~78 inches, so everyone but Bill Winkle will be able to stand up inside.   :P

Several other instructors and soon-to-be shoot bosses have vehicles that can tow this thing, so I anticipate it being used at more than 50% of our 2012 events.

It's not new, so I won't kill the first person to put a scratch on it. 

Here are a few pics:





"I will either set my country free, or shed my last drop of blood to make her so." -  Dr. Joseph Warren

" ITB glides through the highways of the Midwest like a Velvet Fog, unfettered by mortal speed limits, leaving only the knowledge of American Heritage and Marksmanship (and a faint whiff of ghost pepper sauce) in his wake." - Oz

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Swamp Thing

#1
November 17, 2011, 07:21:07 PM
You know, I got out of having to drive to Brighton the other day to tow my brother-in-law back to Saginaw. But now I have a real reason to buy a trailer hitch.

ST

hawkhavn

#2
November 17, 2011, 07:34:13 PM
That's cool!  :bow:

HH
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Miki

#3
November 17, 2011, 10:54:24 PM
OMG, if I wasn't brain dead from just finishing 12 hours of parent / teacher conferences (in which I played the starring role of teacher), I'd have something more witty to say. I'll leave it at you ROCK ITB!  :bow: :bow: :bow:

Swamp Thing

#4
November 17, 2011, 11:03:11 PM
Oh man, I just noticed the 2" flat washers screwed into the plywood as travelling drawer stops. You buy that thing in Hamtramck?   >:D :pop:

ST

SPQR

#5
November 17, 2011, 11:48:25 PM
Does it get cable?  :pop:
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ITB

#6
November 17, 2011, 11:56:00 PM
Quote from: Swamp Thing on November 17, 2011, 11:03:11 PM
Oh man, I just noticed the 2" flat washers screwed into the plywood as travelling drawer stops. You buy that thing in Hamtramck?   >:D :pop:

ST

No, but the guy was a Chrysler engineer for 30 years. I actually like the washer idea. The drawers are real nice, they're on smooth rollers.  Don't be hating on the DAT! 

Fyi - it needs a 2" ball.
"I will either set my country free, or shed my last drop of blood to make her so." -  Dr. Joseph Warren

" ITB glides through the highways of the Midwest like a Velvet Fog, unfettered by mortal speed limits, leaving only the knowledge of American Heritage and Marksmanship (and a faint whiff of ghost pepper sauce) in his wake." - Oz

CF KD requal - Muenster, TX  11/25/23

Superheat

#7
November 18, 2011, 09:07:23 AM
Very nice Burbs.

I have to side with Mac.  It is begging for vinyl graphics. 

mac66

#8
November 18, 2011, 06:00:59 PM
WOOT!    Congrats Burbs

UDAT  (undercover dedicated appleseed trailer)

Just got home from being "up north" all week. Just thought I would check in.

(and no, no meat for the stew pot this year  :'(  though my brother shot a nice big buck)
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Swamp Thing

#9
November 19, 2011, 08:41:28 AM


It's all good brother burbs.

You know, if you cut off the cabinet level and extended the counter top, you'd have a nice gunsmithing bench. That would be pretty cool.

Buying 2" ball today.

ST


Quote from: intheburbs on November 17, 2011, 11:56:00 PM
Quote from: Swamp Thing on November 17, 2011, 11:03:11 PM
Oh man, I just noticed the 2" flat washers screwed into the plywood as travelling drawer stops. You buy that thing in Hamtramck?   >:D :pop:

ST

No, but the guy was a Chrysler engineer for 30 years. I actually like the washer idea. The drawers are real nice, they're on smooth rollers.  Don't be hating on the DAT! 

Fyi - it needs a 2" ball.

techres

#10
November 19, 2011, 09:41:35 AM
A workbench that flips down from the side and bears weigh through flip down legs is both a workbench AND a bunk...

A propane heater makes this a great "warm up" room for winterseeders having medical issues, or a small AC unit could do the same for 100 degree summer events.

Lots of options!
Appleseed: Bringing the Past into the Present to save our Future.

ITB

#11
November 19, 2011, 08:22:46 PM
Quote from: techres on November 19, 2011, 09:41:35 AM
A workbench that flips down from the side and bears weigh through flip down legs is both a workbench AND a bunk...

A propane heater makes this a great "warm up" room for winterseeders having medical issues, or a small AC unit could do the same for 100 degree summer events.

Lots of options!

Get Mr. Connors to buy more of my Sofshells, and I might have the money for those kinds of improvements.....    ~~:)   ^-^
"I will either set my country free, or shed my last drop of blood to make her so." -  Dr. Joseph Warren

" ITB glides through the highways of the Midwest like a Velvet Fog, unfettered by mortal speed limits, leaving only the knowledge of American Heritage and Marksmanship (and a faint whiff of ghost pepper sauce) in his wake." - Oz

CF KD requal - Muenster, TX  11/25/23

Superheat

#12
November 19, 2011, 08:32:28 PM
I was thinking SBDT.   Burbs I have some pvc to donate. 

We can make this happen!

SBDT (shoot boss designated throne)  of course.   ;D

ITB

#13
November 19, 2011, 09:01:44 PM Last Edit: November 19, 2011, 09:03:54 PM by intheburbs
Speaking of thrones, let's see....Thetford is one of my customers....... >:D
"I will either set my country free, or shed my last drop of blood to make her so." -  Dr. Joseph Warren

" ITB glides through the highways of the Midwest like a Velvet Fog, unfettered by mortal speed limits, leaving only the knowledge of American Heritage and Marksmanship (and a faint whiff of ghost pepper sauce) in his wake." - Oz

CF KD requal - Muenster, TX  11/25/23

techres

#14
November 19, 2011, 11:35:36 PM
Quote from: intheburbs on November 19, 2011, 08:22:46 PM
Quote from: techres on November 19, 2011, 09:41:35 AM
A workbench that flips down from the side and bears weigh through flip down legs is both a workbench AND a bunk...

A propane heater makes this a great "warm up" room for winterseeders having medical issues, or a small AC unit could do the same for 100 degree summer events.

Lots of options!

Get Mr. Connors to buy more of my Sofshells, and I might have the money for those kinds of improvements.....    ~~:)   ^-^

I like a man who understands incentives!   O0
Appleseed: Bringing the Past into the Present to save our Future.

Superheat

#15
March 12, 2012, 09:31:55 AM
The DAT has had some upgrades!  #6 how about posting a picture?   

number6

#16
March 13, 2012, 04:09:01 PM
I'm having issues with the iPhone and Windows PCs in getting photos, I'll get them to photobucket or something so that I can get them properly linked

number6
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Superheat

#17
March 13, 2012, 09:07:12 PM Last Edit: March 13, 2012, 09:09:26 PM by Superheat
Pimped out DAT ready for the "D".






#6 are you going to post the picture of the other mod?

ITB

#18
March 13, 2012, 11:44:14 PM
Wow, great job, guys.   :bow:
"I will either set my country free, or shed my last drop of blood to make her so." -  Dr. Joseph Warren

" ITB glides through the highways of the Midwest like a Velvet Fog, unfettered by mortal speed limits, leaving only the knowledge of American Heritage and Marksmanship (and a faint whiff of ghost pepper sauce) in his wake." - Oz

CF KD requal - Muenster, TX  11/25/23

ITB

#19
June 09, 2012, 08:16:39 PM Last Edit: June 09, 2012, 08:18:49 PM by intheburbs
Well, I heard the feedback (and some grumbling  &) ) and I've made an improvement to the DAT.

Added a shelf to the storage area underneath the bench.  This way, the canopy legs are now separated from the line posts and rebar. 

Also, I picked up 8 of the larger 6' T-posts, in response to the grumbles from the Houghton Lake crew.

"I will either set my country free, or shed my last drop of blood to make her so." -  Dr. Joseph Warren

" ITB glides through the highways of the Midwest like a Velvet Fog, unfettered by mortal speed limits, leaving only the knowledge of American Heritage and Marksmanship (and a faint whiff of ghost pepper sauce) in his wake." - Oz

CF KD requal - Muenster, TX  11/25/23

Grindstone

#20
June 11, 2012, 06:44:45 PM
Do you think that wire will be OK tangling up with those posts?
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