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

At 11/20/2004, you wrote:
> Around here, we call the cross box a tool box. Lots of guys have them on
> their pickups, usually diamond-plate construction.

Those aluminum diamond plate ones are very little more secure than the 
plastic ones you see.  They are cheap but will do in a pinch.  The one I 
have was very expensive when new because it is heavy sheet steel.  I had to 
lift it around and believe me it is heavy.

http://www.braingarage.com/Dons/Travels/images/Cross%20box%20open.jpg

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