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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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30+ years as a woodworker/carpenter tends to make that happen

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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by lotsie
30+ years as a woodworker/carpenter tends to make that happen

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oh i see.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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Nice work! Looks great. All you need is a MINI emblem and you are set.

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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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so the theme is going to be Prima red with MINI emblem.


 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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I did some fine tuning today, need to do a few more things, then I'll post some pics. But the bumpers will be RED

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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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OK, it now has RED bucket buggy bumpers, (say that fast 3 times) I also let the top and bottom cross pieces into the rails which give it a slightly lower profile. Also got the casters bolted on.


I was going to actually use it today, but it's raining, and it looks like it is going to for a few days

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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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nice buckets <g>

And the cart looks great too <g>.

Noticed the buckets since I picked up a pair just like
them last night at Lowes.

(Gearing up for my Prima/pc order tomorrow)
 
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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I got those buckets because the Dirt Guards fit in them perfectly, no floating. They also have padded handles, easy on the hands. I don't fill the buckets, only about 1/2 full (or is that 1/2 empty) that way the water does not slop out.

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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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Great idea!

I'll look forward to the plans to share with Phil. Although he could probably just look at it and know what to do to! He's recycled some old cabinets into detailing storage for me in the garage. It needs a counter top yet.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by o4amini
Great idea!

I'll look forward to the plans to share with Phil. Although he could probably just look at it and know what to do to! He's recycled some old cabinets into detailing storage for me in the garage. It needs a counter top yet.
No plans in the works right now, I tend to work things out in my head, may do the odd sketch. Accuracy is way overrated IMO

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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Whoa, that baby looks fast (must be all that red)! What size wheels are those? Did you install a cat-back or chip it at all?
Nice work Mark!
 
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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The casters are 2 1/2" soft rubber, all locking. No performance parts planned other than the bumpers, but an armrest, iPod and beer holder are in the works

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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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I added Mitt driers to the buggy. They also double as handles to move it around.




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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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dang, looks good!

i like your handy carrier too.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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nice touch with the mitt driers. well thought out Lotsie!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Not completly thought out, more a work in progress

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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by lotsie
Not completly thought out, more a work in progress

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If you ever think it all out, I would like one too Oh wait, I have one

We are going to have the fanciest bucket cart in the neighborhood

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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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I think I'm being stalked

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