Pioneering tool photos?

[fng]

I tried a quick search and got nuttin'. Can somebody scare up a couple of photo's of the tool's secured with straps as they are supposed to be installed? Going to get an axe and mattock today if'n I can find some.

[Beast]

These are the best 2 I have up right now on my site



Dave
1967 Kaiser Jeep M715 weapons carrier:http://www.davidallenracing.com/M715.htm
1967 Kaiser Jeep M35a2 2.5 ton cargo truck: http://www.davidallenracing.com/M35A2.htm
1968 M51 Inflatable Chemical Shelter System http://www.davidallenracing.com/M51.htm
Delta Team Decals: http://www.i2k.com/~schwarzd/

[fng]

Thanks, I guessed about the strap placement and got it almost right. Went and found an axe today that was perfect. Got it at Tractor Supply for 16 bucks. Fits perfect and it was even kinda sharp on one side.
By the way Beast, do you remember telling me that you'd give me that truck? You remember that conversation...right? hahahaha

[porkchop]

Here are pictures of mine:

[fng]

Ahhh, better pic's, thanks PC. Nice truck BTW.

[george walker]

on the pick head i used the 2 footman loops- one that is vertical on the bed corner post toward the tailgate an the other just around on the front of the bed post an it holds the pic end of the tool. of course some of the tools will rub paint where they touch unless u place material in strategic locations

[Beast]

Yep mine is the same way. There is a diagram in one of the TM's that shows the proper way to place the straps, and it shows it going through both footman loops.

Dave
1967 Kaiser Jeep M715 weapons carrier:http://www.davidallenracing.com/M715.htm
1967 Kaiser Jeep M35a2 2.5 ton cargo truck: http://www.davidallenracing.com/M35A2.htm
1968 M51 Inflatable Chemical Shelter System http://www.davidallenracing.com/M51.htm
Delta Team Decals: http://www.i2k.com/~schwarzd/

[rboltz]

This brings up a question I also have about the tools. Mine are painted handles, some trucks I see the tool handles are not painted. What was "original", painted or varnish?
Thanks,
Ron

[george walker]

All tools used in such mil service would have been completely painted, obviously a nicely varnished handle or shiny silver blade stands out from the color of the truck. not to say on your own its not ok

[pistolnut]

From Cabel Garbee's site http://www.garbee.net/~cabell/photos41.htm , I think this is some of the best info on Pioneer tools:

AXE: Single bit, 4 lb head weight, 4.750 inch cutting head, 31.00 inch handle length, Federal Spec GGG-A-926, type 1, class 1, design A.

MATTOCK: Pick type; without handle, 5 lb head, Federal Spec GGG-H-506, TypeII, Class F.

MATTOCK Handle, Hickory, 36.00 inch length, Federal Spec NN-H-93, type 5, Class 1, Grade B.

SHOVEL, Hand, Round point, open back construction, 12.500 inch blade length, 10.250 blade width, DF-style handle, Federal Spec GGG-S-326, Type 4, Class A, Style 1, Size 2.

In reference to painting, the tools came from the factory in civilian colors. The wood was natural and unpainted, axe heads were red, the shovels usually had a natural steel color blade with the D-handle grips being red. It was usually at the unit level, that commanders would dictate painting them to match the vehicle."