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Seen a guy on here build a tool stand out of an old rear axle so I figured I would build one out of a front diff.
Started out cleaning it up and giving it a shot of paint.
Next up was a rear drum brake of a tractor 3/16" plated to weld the 3" tubing to and an adapter plate for the differential to bolt to. I welded tabs to the bottom of the plate in case I wanted to add concrete but it doesn't seem to need it yet.
Bolted the diff to the stand and then started laying out the top plate. Top plate is 3/16" x 8" flat bar. I wanted to go heavier but I had this stuffing laying around.
Used the CNC to drill the bolt pattern.
Still need to finish it up and decide what I am going to but on it. So far it's the port-a-band, 8" grinder and tube notcher. Once I have everything mounted I will add some bracing to stiffen it up.
This is all I have done so far. Hope to finish it up soon but have other stuff higher on the list to get done.
Started out cleaning it up and giving it a shot of paint.


Next up was a rear drum brake of a tractor 3/16" plated to weld the 3" tubing to and an adapter plate for the differential to bolt to. I welded tabs to the bottom of the plate in case I wanted to add concrete but it doesn't seem to need it yet.


Bolted the diff to the stand and then started laying out the top plate. Top plate is 3/16" x 8" flat bar. I wanted to go heavier but I had this stuffing laying around.

Used the CNC to drill the bolt pattern.


Still need to finish it up and decide what I am going to but on it. So far it's the port-a-band, 8" grinder and tube notcher. Once I have everything mounted I will add some bracing to stiffen it up.

This is all I have done so far. Hope to finish it up soon but have other stuff higher on the list to get done.