Bed Basket Project

So I pick up my steel and I ordered 14 gauge wall 1" square and the gave me 1/8' Wall 1" square for the same price. So this thing is going to be heavy as shit but for sure won't ever bend haha

 

haha i guess thats not a bad deal.

I can't wait to see how it turns out!

 

haha I guess not but that stuff weighs a ton. Its come in 20ft sections so I had to have them cut it into 6 10ft sections so it could sorta fit in the bed to get it home haha Damn short beds!

 

yah! i had the same problem when made the last two bed bars! i was driving home with a huge bar sticking through the back window and next to my head

 

How much would you guess your basket weighs? And do You know what the wall size of your steel was? I'm thinking this stuff maybe to heavy but I'm not sure.

 

Update since sunday:
Got all of the finished welds on the bottom done only need to grind them down.

Laying out and labeling the parts



My welds are looking a little better

 

Dang, I wish I knew how to weld like you guys. You guys have some skill.

 

Thanks

Practice man! Lots and lots of practice. Matt has this big book on everything to know about welding. I learned a while ago but Matt gave me some great tips this weekend when he was helping me with the design and building the bottom of mine.

 

I've never even touched a welder I never thought I would use it. Really wish I woulda taken it in High School

 

Same! Someday when I have an actual garage I'm goin to buy one and learn so I can fab up some of my own stuff. Looing good though!

 

wow alex those welds do look good!

learning to weld was probly one of the most useful things i've learned to do. the other day my dad was doing yard work and the rake broke.....but it was no big deal, he just handed it to me and i welded it back on without hesitation.

If you guys ever get the opportunity to get into welding, take it. basically, it'll save you a lot of money in the long run.... actually not even that, like short-medium run. the savings add up pretty quick.

 

Well that bed basket makes me jealous / wish I had the skills and equipment! It's like my old job with Tac Gear, wanting the greatest most functional gear like the basket!

 

Very nice
mine
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/79478-bed-bars.html#post1511704

 

Alex- looks really nice- That came out very well!

Love your garage floor also

 

sick, looks good alex. glad you finally got it done!

 

God damn dude...your pretty crafty...I'm gonna have to have you fab me up a spare tire holder for the bed

 

x10000000000000

 

Great job Alex