Photos of my Slide-out. (For Smitty)

[T. Wm. HALL]

Smitty,

Here are some recent pictures of the slide-out which is in my Toyota. The slide measures 36" wide x 30" deep.

I hope these help with your selection and/or set up of what you are looking for. I have electrics plumbed so that one power cord plugged into the side of my canopy powers all the power tools on the slide. All the power cords from the drill press, multi-tool, and knife sharpener are hidden, and routed under the slide, as much as possible.

This slide sure does help me to utilize the limited space of my compact truck. With the price of fuel, I'm glad I didn't go the full size or trailer route.

Feel free to ask any questions that you may have.

Trevor

[PerformanceHorseshoeing]

Sweet slide out! Where are the shoes though?

[the harrier farrier]

thats really nice. how long is the bed of the truck?

[T. Wm. HALL]

Howdy,

Thanks for the compliments!

My actual Truck Bed is 72".

In front of the slide, facing the passenger side, I have a Stonewell Pad Rack w/ Bins, I just added a Stonewell Tool Holder to keep odds and ends in, which is on the drivers side. I did fab up a Bar Shoe rack for the back side of the Pad Rack/Bin unit, and on top of that, I have a hiding place, near the roof of my canopy for a mechanics tool set. I have Stonewell Shoe racks (25 Pegs) across the front of the canopy, along with my Propane Bottle and Holder. (Trying to keep a significant amount of weight forward)

I have to stay pretty organized with this rig, if it doesn't fit right, it doesn't fit at all. I still have to pack in my Gooseneck Vise, Foot-Stand, Bucket, and usually my lunch-box. It seems cluttered, but it's not so bad, and although there isn't as much room as the Larger Trucks and Caps out there....I feel pretty good still getting 22+ mpg!

Trevor

[two dogs]

I bet id even find a bed & a kitchen sink in there. Very impresive, i like the set up :)

[TLowe2012]

Trevor,

What kind of cap is on your truck? How do you get the L.P. tank out to refill?

[T. Wm. HALL]

Howdy,

My Cap is made by 'American Truck Top'....which I believe is a division of 'Six-Pac'.

The Propane Tank (7.5 Gallon) is located in the drivers side front corner. To fill it, all I have to do is disconnect my regulator, and lift it up and out of the Diamond Plate Cylinder.

Trevor

[BS-Horseshoeing]

Here's another slide out Smitty. This one's from Extendo Bed in a F-250 Super Duty Short bed. About 78 inches long and 46 inches wide.


http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r187/BSHorseshoeing/4163927402_ORIG.jpghttp://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r187/BSHorseshoeing/4163927394_ORIG.jpg

[BS-Horseshoeing]

Three more shots:
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r187/BSHorseshoeing/4163927372_ORIG.jpghttp://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r187/BSHorseshoeing/4163927357_ORIG.jpghttp://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r187/BSHorseshoeing/4163927342_ORIG.jpg

[the harrier farrier]

ben, that is the kind of rig that tells people you are a professional and are serious about what you do. good for you. way more functional than the posers with their stonewells who buy them to look cool.

[BS-Horseshoeing]

ben, that is the kind of rig that tells people you are a professional and are serious about what you do. good for you. way more functional than the posers with their stonewells who buy them to look cool.

Thanks, but I would like Stonewell. It would just be overkill right now. I've got what I need and room to put more on if needed. Will add a few toys later, but right now it's function I'm worried about, and this functions very well for me thanks.

[the harrier farrier]

Thanks, but I would like Stonewell. It would just be overkill right now. I've got what I need and room to put more on if needed. Will add a few toys later, but right now it's function I'm worried about, and this functions very well for me thanks.

that is what a rig should be about

[Eric Russell]

that is what a rig should be about

Give ole stonewell a call and let him know would ya. I'm pretty sure he used to shoe horses with only a stall jack!

[the harrier farrier]

Give ole stonewell a call and let him know would ya. I'm pretty sure he used to shoe horses with only a stall jack!

now eric i feel that that comment was not very nice. maybe an apology is in order

[Eric Russell]

now eric i feel that that comment was not very nice. maybe an apology is in order

LOL! If he'd quit walking away from me when I'm trying to let him know what's on my mind, i might!

[the harrier farrier]

Thanks, but I would like Stonewell. It would just be overkill right now. I've got what I need and room to put more on if needed. Will add a few toys later, but right now it's function I'm worried about, and this functions very well for me thanks.

nh farrier is selling a nice stainless one that would fit on your truck. you can go and get it drive right bY brents and get him to fix that bumper then you would be set!

[BS-Horseshoeing]

nh farrier is selling a nice stainless one that would fit on your truck. you can go and get it drive right bY brents and get him to fix that bumper then you would be set!

Yeah, but I ain't in that big of need or want. New Hampshire to Arizona is way to far to drive. I rather order one and have it shipped to Phoenix and pick it up. Much easier and less time consuming. I'll stick with this for a while. It's serves it's purpose.

[Joey Aczon]

Howdy,

Thanks for the compliments!

My actual Truck Bed is 72".

In front of the slide, facing the passenger side, I have a Stonewell Pad Rack w/ Bins, I just added a Stonewell Tool Holder to keep odds and ends in, which is on the drivers side. I did fab up a Bar Shoe rack for the back side of the Pad Rack/Bin unit, and on top of that, I have a hiding place, near the roof of my canopy for a mechanics tool set. I have Stonewell Shoe racks (25 Pegs) across the front of the canopy, along with my Propane Bottle and Holder. (Trying to keep a significant amount of weight forward)

I have to stay pretty organized with this rig, if it doesn't fit right, it doesn't fit at all. I still have to pack in my Gooseneck Vise, Foot-Stand, Bucket, and usually my lunch-box. It seems cluttered, but it's not so bad, and although there isn't as much room as the Larger Trucks and Caps out there....I feel pretty good still getting 22+ mpg!

Trevor


You do have that packed in tight! It works right?! I do have a couple questions.

Where did you get your slide out? I'm considering adding one to my trailer.

And where did you get that belt sander with the disc on it? (I've been looking for one, my next "toy")

[T. Wm. HALL]

Joey,

I got my slide from a Stonewell. It is 30" deep by 36" wide. I think you can order the sizes custom to fit your needs. It works great! I haven't had any troubles with it. Loaded with the tools and accessories on it, it is quite heavy....the truck itself is heavy too, I have Air-bags under it. (I won't tell you how fast I can go up the hills around here!) Anyways, When I take off my anvil, stand, and roll around box, it lightens up by about 175lbs, and is well within the 'recommended' capacity for the slide.

I actually purchased the 'Multi-Tool' through Ebay of all places. If you enter Jet Grinder, and at the bottom of the page it will list 'Buy it Now' items, I bought mine for about $100 less than most supply houses sell them for. They have 2 on there as of right now, a 6" and an 8".

Also, you can buy a regular Bench Grinder, and the Multi-tool attachment seperately. I just personally have always liked 'Jet' Products, but Baldor makes a good product too.

I use a wire wheel on the left side to clean off shoes for resets, and I use the right side to grind off excess pad, grind sole relief, etc. It is one of my more handy tools. I don't use it to hem my shoes, flap-discs for my Makita Hand Grinder are much cheaper and last longer.

I have a separate Jet Grinder that I have set up with a 3M wheel and a Jewelers Rouge wheel to sharpen my knives as well.

I hope this info helps, feel free to write back with any more questions.

Stay Safe!

Trevor

[Joey Aczon]

Thanks Trevor, I think I'm gonna be making mine. I have my forge and dril press on a bench next to the side door and it's a little heavy on the one side. I want to set it up so that the slide in goes into the center of the trailer when not in use to balance the load.

[Red Amor]

See some wonderful ideas on here
but still I see huge anvil stands and heavy anvils that must be lifted in and out or off n on the beautifully set up shed /slide out tray what ever

shurley it would be just as easy to set the anvil on a hinge or slide

[Roy Amaral CJF]

Nice setup Trevor. I'm running a 'yota myself.

If you get tired of loading the gooseneck vice in and out check out anvil tongs (http://www.yukonforge.com/Tongs.htm). I like them better (they're fast) and they save some space and weight in the truck.

I'm thinking about adding one of the swing arms for my anvil from GFS. They had one set up in Tampa and it looked pretty sweet.
http://www.horseshoes.com/supplies/alphabet/georgiafarriersupply/media/anvil_swingout_e.jpg

[T. Wm. HALL]

Howdy,

Thank You for the compliment Mr. Amaral! I did check out the Anvil Tongs from Yukon Forge. I like them a lot, but do they lock? If they locked, they would be a serious consideration. I am familiar with their web site, (Yukon Forge) I actually use his straight and curved blade knives. When my Hall Loop knives wear out, I will go that route as well.

My Gooseneck vise is quite versatile, and handy, it has earned it's ride, regardless of it's size and weight. I used it to hem all my shoes as shown, and I made a base for my Duvall Pad Cutter that clamps down within the jaws to give it a good hold. I use it to tap my shoes out as well. It has it's particular place that it fit's just right, so the space really isn't a problem, and what weight it may save isn't going to get my little 4-banger up the hills that much faster....that extra 30 lbs. helps propel me that much faster on the downhill side....;)

Have a great night.

Trevor

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/Horseshoes1976/Riding004.jpg
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/Horseshoes1976/Shoeing064.jpg
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/Horseshoes1976/Shoeing158.jpg

[PerformanceHorseshoeing]

Heres a link to the vise I got. I sets up right on the anvil stand and is pretty stong. I drill stud holes with shoes in it.

http://www.shop.nctoolco.com/product.sc?categoryId=-1&productId=2174

[T. Wm. HALL]

Nick,

I actually had that complete set-up once upon a time, complete with the 70# NC Big-Face. I liked the set up, but when I bought my Future 4, I sold the Anvil and Stand as a package deal. I really don't miss the concussion of metal on metal, and I did a lot of cold shoeing then. I actually ditched the step vise, and sleeved a goose-neck vise in its place when the tension on the spring got loose.

Anything to make it easier, faster, safer and better, my chips are all in....thanks for the link!

Trevor

[smitty88]

Hi Trever,
only got back sunday thanks for taking the time to
put up pics some good ideas

[Roy Amaral CJF]

but do they lock? If they locked, they would be a serious consideration. I am familiar with their web site, (Yukon Forge) I actually use his straight and curved blade knives. When my Hall Loop knives wear out, I will go that route as well.


They don't lock. You sit on the reigns. That's why there so fast, no need to crank in and out. I just set my fire tongs in the step and it's easy to grab them and reposition the shoe as you go.

Some of the Japanese farriers brought these to the convention a couple years back but theirs had a long reign that bent down to a foot peg.

[Bruce Anderson]

Nice setup Trevor. I'm running a 'yota myself.

If you get tired of loading the gooseneck vice in and out check out anvil tongs (http://www.yukonforge.com/Tongs.htm). I like them better (they're fast) and they save some space and weight in the truck.

I'm thinking about adding one of the swing arms for my anvil from GFS. They had one set up in Tampa and it looked pretty sweet.
http://www.horseshoes.com/supplies/alphabet/georgiafarriersupply/media/anvil_swingout_e.jpg

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