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DIY - M37 Toolbox Drawers
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:36 pm
by GregL
I wanted to be able to take advantage of the M37's great toolbox compartments, so I devised these slide out drawers. They are made of 1/2" particle board. I know, not the best choice, but plywood is so ridiculously expensive, and hardly straight anymore. I could have used sheet metal to help increase durability and increase the usable space a little, but I'm a woodburner, not a metal worker. Be sure to prime and paint the heck out of them as the compartment is not water tight, and don't forget the drainage holes.
I've included my CAD drawing in both .dwg and .bmp formats, and a few pictures of some stuff I just threw in there for effect. Unfortunately, the oil containers don't really fit up where they are in the picture when slid into the compartment.
Have fun!
http://www.gregloskorn.com/m37/m37_tool ... rawers.dwg
http://www.gregloskorn.com/m37/m37_tool ... rawers.bmp
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 6:01 pm
by W_A_Watson_II
WOW, Very nice!
Nice Job
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 6:20 pm
by m-37Bruce
Looks like it has always been there?
Thanks,
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 3:23 am
by refit1701
That is cool. I'd never thought of that!
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 3:58 am
by Carter
Good idea, keeps things organized, the stuff in my tool boxes slides and rolls around so I think will do the same thing. Thanks for the idea, nice pix.
tool box
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:46 am
by anthony manzella
That is pertty sharp good Ideal now here it comes ! whats up with Husky tool box and the genic jumper cables bet both are non AMERICAN ! [ I JUST HAD TO DO THAT ] sorry !
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:27 am
by rixm37
Greg
That is a great idea. Beats the heck out of bending over and digging for tools etc!!
Anuther Step
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:33 am
by m-37Bruce
Great Idea Greg,
I was thinking about taking it further, adding a formica or another smooth surface product. I would even be tempted to fab them out of sheet steel, welded/folded maybe? The wood could also help w/ deadening some sound?
Just a thought..........
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:15 pm
by Monkey Man
Innovation plus....
Awesome Idea, I have several small toolboxes in there but nothing as nice as that
Take Care
Best Regards - MM
Great!
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:44 pm
by jbxx
Just what I need, another project!
Great Idea! Thanks for sharing.
J.B.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:48 am
by powool
If a vendor made something like this out of heavy fiberglass, I bet they could sell quite a few...
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 3:33 pm
by mattveeder
That is great. I too would with out a doubt buy them as well.
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:55 pm
by mike_l
Shear genius. I will definitely try to put a set of these together.
Brilliant!
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 6:25 pm
by DaveO
Brilliant! Perhaps a couple of strips of thin plastic or teflon board running the length of the bottom to prevent wear, and to ease sliding in and out.
I'll have to see if the metal shop boys at work have anything better to do...
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 3:53 am
by Lifer
I agree with everyone else! You should have patented the idea. Since you didn't, how about giving us some dimensions?
