aluminum drawer system

[JCruse]

Check out this company:
80/20® Inc. - The Industrial Erector Set®

The pro: infinite possibilities, no welding, very strong cross section (i.e. resist bending, torsion, etc)

The con: cost

(not affiliated, just posting possibilities)

They are self-proclaimed as the "industrial erector set" and I believe them. We've used some of their material to construct low volume/prototype coating/dipping stations where I work.

Ideally, this is what I would use if & when I build my own drawer system. By being an 'erector set', it can be somewhat re-configured. In my mind, the top of my 'platform' would be multiple pieces, each hinged to form a top-accessible hatch (i.e. access to drawer contents from within the truck). With all 'hatches' closed, I have a sleeping platform.

Wow, talk about one stop shopping! That source looks like just what you need. My only problem is I have absolutely no experience in designing and building such a thing.

Now if someone had detailed plans and a parts list...








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[Rwhat]

80/20 is sweet. We use it all the time at work. The only downside is the fittings and nut plates are expensive and depending what size you use the weight adds up. However you could always fab your own brackets.

Great work on the setup. I want to do a similar setup once i get spool gun.