$10 Tool Tube

So my friend Chris shared an idea for external motorcycle storage tubes made out of a tractor manual holder from Agri Supply the other day.  I was intrigued by this idea, so I started surfing the KLR.net forums, I found a similar idea to turn a $10 welding rod holder sold at Home Depot into a tool storage tube.  I installed it Friday night in about 5 minutes - very simple - very handy.  This external tool storage now allows me to move all my tools I have been carrying in my top box to an out of the way place, freeing up storage in my top box so that now I have the option of leaving my saddlebags at home on day trips.  The welding rod holder came in red - almost the same shade as my bike - just a little off.  It's got a screw on cap with rubber washer to keep water out.  Pretty neat idea.