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Always interested in seeing how folks get their board foot loads to the shop. I'll start...
I had a compact truck for 10 years I bought new, and beat it like a 1/2 ton. I used it for much more than woodworking. Then after building a rig to haul home 10 8' sheets of plywood for the shop (in a 6' bed) and a 190 mile trip to a from a sawmill with 200bdft on the trip back, even my wife said that I needed something bigger.
So... Here's my wood hauler and delivery truck for finished items.
Yes, it is parked in the shop. My shop is mainly used as a garage. That's living in the City.
It's been an excellent wood hauler, espcially driving to the sawmill and back with ease. (Wife even reclines the seat and naps) The major advantage to this truck is the 8' bed, which means hauling home 8' plywood is very easy. (Close the gate!) Strapping down boards that are 10' to 16' is very easy and they stay in place and not cause excessive bounce with the truck.
As I said, I also do other things around the house or helping out with our Church, and this truck has stood up to the challenge and performed exceptionally.
OK... Your turn! :icon_cheesygrin:
Tom
I had a compact truck for 10 years I bought new, and beat it like a 1/2 ton. I used it for much more than woodworking. Then after building a rig to haul home 10 8' sheets of plywood for the shop (in a 6' bed) and a 190 mile trip to a from a sawmill with 200bdft on the trip back, even my wife said that I needed something bigger.
So... Here's my wood hauler and delivery truck for finished items.

Yes, it is parked in the shop. My shop is mainly used as a garage. That's living in the City.
It's been an excellent wood hauler, espcially driving to the sawmill and back with ease. (Wife even reclines the seat and naps) The major advantage to this truck is the 8' bed, which means hauling home 8' plywood is very easy. (Close the gate!) Strapping down boards that are 10' to 16' is very easy and they stay in place and not cause excessive bounce with the truck.
As I said, I also do other things around the house or helping out with our Church, and this truck has stood up to the challenge and performed exceptionally.
OK... Your turn! :icon_cheesygrin:
Tom