sheath
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(Disclaimer: Just because I've done something doesn't make it the best or even a good way of doing something. It simply fits my specific needs. Hopefully the information is helpful to someone who may be looking to do something similar. So they can make something even better that fits their needs).
Wanted a rear tray to hold a fishing rod, or other long sporting goods. Also needed a way to support the rear of a dog hammock after removing the rear seats. Final goal was to cover the seat latch loops, and baby seat loops, so that if the pup was in the Jeep when it got rear-ended, she wouldn't hit her spine on the metal loops.
This is what i came up with.
Makes a 6" tall, by 3" deep, by 51" long tray. The front piece is cut just over 9" tall so that it covers the lower baby seat steel loops.
Just used scrap materials from other projects for the build.
1/4" marine grade plywood bonded to 1/16" aluminum angle, and two pieces of 1/4" aluminum U-channel.
Cut two 2x4 blocks on an 18 degree angle, and drilled holes for thumbs screws to clamp around the seat latch loops. Used a drill in the drill press to gouge in the rough shape of the seat latch loops to help locate the tray assembly when installed in the Jeep.
Here is a picture of it during the build.
Normally I use glue and fasteners to build things. This is the first time using only a bonding material.
Will see how it holds up. It was easy to work with, but takes 24 hours to fully cure, which slowed down the build.
Kept the weight in check, which was another goal of this build.
Had some polyurethane paint left over from repainting a desk, so that is why it is a gray/blue color. Sort of almost matches the Anvil color of the jeep, if I squint really hard on a dark night... lol
I'm happy with how it came out. There is a bit of flex, but is sturdy enough to hold the dog hammock when Super pup is moving around. The 2x4 clamps are strong, and locate the shelf nicely for quick removal/install.
A buddy of mine has a 3D printer, and is going to print up some clamps that will replace the 2x4 blocks.
Without a back piece there is about a 1/4" clearance to the back wall, which will allow any rain to drain if the rear window is left open.
Without a back and sides the tray is long enough for two of my longer hunting tools.
Hope this info is helpful to someone looking to do something similar.
Wanted a rear tray to hold a fishing rod, or other long sporting goods. Also needed a way to support the rear of a dog hammock after removing the rear seats. Final goal was to cover the seat latch loops, and baby seat loops, so that if the pup was in the Jeep when it got rear-ended, she wouldn't hit her spine on the metal loops.
This is what i came up with.
Makes a 6" tall, by 3" deep, by 51" long tray. The front piece is cut just over 9" tall so that it covers the lower baby seat steel loops.
Just used scrap materials from other projects for the build.
1/4" marine grade plywood bonded to 1/16" aluminum angle, and two pieces of 1/4" aluminum U-channel.
Cut two 2x4 blocks on an 18 degree angle, and drilled holes for thumbs screws to clamp around the seat latch loops. Used a drill in the drill press to gouge in the rough shape of the seat latch loops to help locate the tray assembly when installed in the Jeep.
Here is a picture of it during the build.
Normally I use glue and fasteners to build things. This is the first time using only a bonding material.
Will see how it holds up. It was easy to work with, but takes 24 hours to fully cure, which slowed down the build.
Kept the weight in check, which was another goal of this build.
Had some polyurethane paint left over from repainting a desk, so that is why it is a gray/blue color. Sort of almost matches the Anvil color of the jeep, if I squint really hard on a dark night... lol
I'm happy with how it came out. There is a bit of flex, but is sturdy enough to hold the dog hammock when Super pup is moving around. The 2x4 clamps are strong, and locate the shelf nicely for quick removal/install.
A buddy of mine has a 3D printer, and is going to print up some clamps that will replace the 2x4 blocks.
Without a back piece there is about a 1/4" clearance to the back wall, which will allow any rain to drain if the rear window is left open.
Without a back and sides the tray is long enough for two of my longer hunting tools.
Hope this info is helpful to someone looking to do something similar.
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