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[Don Bowen <don.bowen AT earthlink.net>]

At 11/20/2004, you wrote:
> Don, or someone, please explain what a cross box is and what a cruise box is.
> Thanks,
> Lynn

A cross box is the box that fits across the bed of a pickup.  Usually right 
behind the cab.  Some have a  single lid all across the top and some have a 
lid at both ends as mine does.  It is a big one I recently picked up from 
someone who no longer has a pickup.  It will fit 6 milk cartons.

A cruise box is also known as a job site box.  These are the huge boxes we 
used to pack stuff into for loading onto the ship before heading out.  The 
box I have is 4 feet long 2 feet wide and 3 feet tall.  It came from an 
alarm installation company that went out of business.  It is on wheels that 
raise it up about 6 inches.  I have a 3/8 in. stainless steel cable bolted 
to the underside that loops through the pickup bed tiedowns under the cross 
box.Straps keep it tight against the tail gate and the space between the 
box and cross box is used for storage of things that can get wet.

I will get pictures on my web site this weekend.

Don Bowen
Awl Knotted Up Woodworking
Valley Center, CA             http://www.braingarage.com