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“Office Photos”

Splinky | Posted in Photo Gallery on December 9, 2006 10:38am

A couple of years ago, I was rummaging through th ole “breaktime” pages and came across something that influanced me greatly. It was a photo discussion on how you have your work truck/trailers laid out. I read a minor comment of someone that built a false bottom in his trailer for lumber storage.

Who ever you are… “Thank You!” About 3 years ago I bought a used box truck and the first thing I did was raise it for storage under the tools. And in my case, I added some things (carpet, mircowave, small fridge and electrical outlets all over the place). Yesterday, I had to clean it a bit to haul some vinyl siding in it and I was semi impressed again with myself, so I desided to take some photos of my “office”.

I am interested in those of you who would share some photos of how you manage your trucks, tools and transportation. Maybe I can get more ideas.

David H. “Splinky” Polston

Founder of Sawdust, Norfolk, Virginia

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  1. Splinky | Dec 09, 2006 10:41pm | #1

    a couple more

    That strange looking guy is me.

    David H. "Splinky" Polston

    Founder of Sawdust, Norfolk, Virginia

    1. sharpblade | Dec 10, 2006 01:07am | #2

      Nice, I especially like your electrical setup.

      looks like it was a Uhaul truck.

      1. Splinky | Dec 10, 2006 06:34am | #11

        I am sorry about the files. I am an amature photographer and I shoot most things in RAW (which is about 5mg per file) Those started out around 2.3 meg. I'll try to get them down. under 100kb okay?Check some out (I am working on the site though) http://www.davidpolston.com I hope the size of the photos don't keep you from the origional post... I want to see the trucks.David H. "Splinky" Polston

        Founder of Sawdust, Norfolk, Virginia

        1. Piffin | Dec 10, 2006 01:22pm | #13

          You're set up nice.
          There was a similar thread with photos recently on trailers that you might enjoy 

           

          Welcome to the Taunton University of Knowledge FHB Campus at Breaktime. where ... Excellence is its own reward!

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          EricPaulson | Dec 10, 2006 06:03pm | #14

          .............and thanks for the photos Splink.

          Nice set up you have there!![email protected]

           

           

          It's Never Too Late To Become What You Might Have Been

           

           

           

        3. rez | Dec 10, 2006 11:26pm | #16

          man, that clock pic is sweet.

           

          View Image

           

           damn, am I fat!

          1. Splinky | Dec 11, 2006 06:05am | #17

            That clock tower is at the church across from the ground zero site in NYC. The church survived. Awesome... hallowed ground!David H. "Splinky" Polston

            Founder of Sawdust, Norfolk, Virginia

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      zak | Dec 10, 2006 01:44am | #6

      2nd set of photos, compressed as jpgs.zak

      "When we build, let us think that we build forever.  Let it not be for present delight nor for present use alone." --John Ruskin

      "so it goes"

       

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        EricPaulson | Dec 10, 2006 02:07am | #7

        Thanks![email protected]

         

         

        It's Never Too Late To Become What You Might Have Been

         

         

         

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    EricPaulson | Dec 10, 2006 01:15am | #3

    Hey, do your thing will ya?

    I'll die from old age before those photos open up.

    Eric

    [email protected]

     

     

    It's Never Too Late To Become What You Might Have Been

     

     

     

    1. Piffin | Dec 10, 2006 01:27am | #4

      Amen and a chorus! 

       

      Welcome to the Taunton University of Knowledge FHB Campus at Breaktime. where ... Excellence is its own reward!

    2. rez | Dec 10, 2006 03:23am | #8

      Gotta learn to check the rest of the thread. I went and saved all those to resize before I realized zak had already downsized them.

       

       

       

       damn, am I fat!

      Edited 12/9/2006 7:36 pm ET by rez

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        zak | Dec 10, 2006 03:59am | #9

        Doh!

        Didn't mean to step on your toes.  Just thought I'd do a favor since I was in the neighborhood.

        Watch out for that homeowner roofing thread- I downsized those ones too.zak

        "When we build, let us think that we build forever.  Let it not be for present delight nor for present use alone." --John Ruskin

        "so it goes"

         

        1. Piffin | Dec 10, 2006 01:20pm | #12

          thanks. 

           

          Welcome to the Taunton University of Knowledge FHB Campus at Breaktime. where ... Excellence is its own reward!

        2. rez | Dec 10, 2006 11:22pm | #15

          You the man, zak, you the man!

           

          be keeping on

           

           damn, am I fat!

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        EricPaulson | Dec 10, 2006 05:56am | #10

        Can never get enough of a good thing.

        Your service is greatly appreciated.

        Could you believe I am actually contemplating Broadband.

        Just gotta justify spending $500.00  a year on internet.[email protected]

         

         

        It's Never Too Late To Become What You Might Have Been

         

         

         

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    zak | Dec 10, 2006 01:39am | #5

    Resizes of first four photos.  Looks nice.

    The dial up guys on here prefer a file size of 100 kb or less.  Irfanveiw or google picasa are a couple good image editors that will help you resize photos before you attach them.

    zak

    "When we build, let us think that we build forever.  Let it not be for present delight nor for present use alone." --John Ruskin

    "so it goes"

     

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