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[ratstriton]

Hey johno
Looking good mate nearly look's better than mine.

[ratstriton]

Hey tex
I don't no about johno but I put nutsert's in my tray and bolted it down that way .
The Tube and corners are available at bunning's.
http://www.rcr.com.au/index.php?option= ... Itemid=157

[QueenslandeR]

Looking great guys, i think i've been inspired after looking at how much is is to buy something like this from a shop. Only thing i was wondering is where you got your runners for the draws, the amount of money you would save doing this yourself is rediculous. Did you happen to get any pics of the fixings into your tray rat??

[johno]

Thanks for the response Tex.

Cheers Johno

[ratstriton]

Hey Queenslander
The most expensive part of my draws were the runner's they were about $140. a pair 700mm long and rated for 120kgs. Haven't got any pic's of fixing to the tub but if you go have a look at rodw on the newhilux forum he shows how he fixed his down look on page 15.

http://www.newhilux.net/phpbb/viewtopic ... &start=280

here is a link on nutserts
http://www.okaownersgroup.info/download ... %20nut.pdf

[ratstriton]

Hey guy's
just went and bought the new roof vent for my canopy, hopefully it will reduce or stop the dust getting inside the back of the ute.

[QueenslandeR]

Cheers for the info blokes, will probably have this knocked up before i even get my canopy on

[Greedy]

It looks like my drawers might get a revision. This stuff looks heaps lighter than what I used. Probably stronger too.

[johno]

It looks like my drawers might get a revision. This stuff looks heaps lighter than what I used. Probably stronger too.

As i said i did keep a record of a few things...eg 6.5m of 25mm sq = 2.6kg's, 1m long runners = 4.4kgs,
locks = 250g (ea),sheet of 5ply 2400x1200 = 6.5kg's corner pieces(joiners) x26 = 350g
(nothing better to do with my time)
Cheers Johno

[Greedy]

Thanks Johno. Back to the drawing board for me then.

[VENTURI]

Great informative thread guys.

Looks like I have another project on the list.

[johno]

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[ratstriton]

You have done a great job mate has come up really well, i like your stove top great idea.

[Nick 08]

Hey johno
Awesome draws mate very simple and look good. I have been looking around for ideas for a set in mine and being a chippy i thought just whack a few bits of ply together and she'll be right. since seeing yours and rats ill be off to bunnings today i checked out the easyjoin site and just wondered did you use any of the corner strengtheners and how sturdy is it once its finished
Thanks Nick

[ag9111]

Nick08
For extended use I would be using the strengthners as the corners are only plastic, tough plastic though. A mate made something similar for the back of his van and it used to cop a flogging all day everyday. Eventually the corners started to break apart and we ended up having to weld a frame up from steel.
His was very high usage though and sometimes used to carry a fair weight.

[johno]

just wondered did you use any of the corner strengtheners and how sturdy is it once its finished
Thanks Nick

Thanks for those words Nick, mine is only a backyard job, I'm sure a pro chippy can do a better one!!
Cheers Johno

[Wallace]

mine is only a backyard job

Excellant job for a backyardy, don't sell yourself short. The finished product is by all standards excellant and user friendly. You should be proud...

[johno]

Thankyou for that comment Mr Wallace
Cheers Johno

[tookie]

nice work mate for a home job , good on you

[greybeard]

Great work mate. thanks for the write up and pics.

I got the misses involved, she likes helping with projects and comes up with some good ideas…eg the portable work bench!

after seeing the work you've done on the drawers I'm intrigued about the portable workbench. Any pics?
gb

[johno]

after seeing the work you've done on the drawers I'm intrigued about the portable workbench. Any pics?
gb

Thanks for the comments Greybeard.
the "workbench" idea is for when we are on the road and decide to stop for a quick cuppa.
The top sits inside the draw (upside down) and acts as dividers and a place to store the small gas burner, then it just simply lifts out and sits across the top of the open draw.
topped off with a piece of non scratch laminate that i got from a kitchen mob.
I've loaded up a few more photos to my photobucket album if you want to see. http://s90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/ ... %20Triton/
Cheers Johno

[greybeard]

thanks johno

[ratstriton]

Hi guy's I have finally installed the roof vent into my canopy a few pic,s

Inside view

[ratstriton]

Hi all
Time for a another update on the draws.
I have add a arb compressor and 3 gallon tank in the back section near the second battery still need to wire it up and plumb the rest of the air line's in.I'm going to have it all set up ready for my locker's when the bank manger allows it.

[johno]

Hi all Time for a another update on the draws.

No matter what you do it's just never enough!!
I've been updating as well!
I have been thinking about adding a fridge for when I'm away, so i had to come up with a modification to the draws.
Cheers Johno