ARCHIVE Bend, Oregon beta help for KISS Drawers

[cruzerDave]

I think an update to my KISS Drawers for 100-series (Keep It Simple Storage (KISS) Drawers) that I am contemplating will make them workable for an 80 series with minimal effort, and was wondering if there were any mudders I could meet with and get some measurements, look at mounting points etc, living in Bend? Please PM me if around and available.
Thanks,
Dave

 

[retrofive]

I probably won't be in Bend anytime soon, but if you happen to be in the Rogue Valley (Medford, Central Point, Ashland, Grants Pass) more than happy to help.

 

[Toyote]

And of course I was just in Bend this past weekend... Sorry I missed ya.

 

[CascadeCruisen]

Go ahead and put me down as 80 series group buy #1 customer.

 

[fl4031003]

I was in Bend this past weekend, wish I could have helped

 

[cruzerDave]

LOL, thanks guys, and thanks for the PMs nearby - I really want to find a Bendite if at all possible though, just so much quicker to tweak, solve, and iterate.

No one yet - come on, I see 2x as many 80 rigs as 100s here!??

 

[noahfecks]

Too far to be of much help but I am up for beta testing and/or purchase of the first batch. Willing to give you a deposit if it helps move the project along.

 

[cruzerDave]

Too far to be of much help but I am up for beta testing and/or purchase of the first batch. Willing to give you a deposit if it helps move the project along.

Thank you @noahfecks, that's appreciated but not necessary- just need that local beta at the moment...

 

[ZackR]

I live just south of Bend in Three Rivers area. PM me for more info.

 

[LandCruisinMy93]

Yeah, I'd volunteer but that would require me removing my drawer setup which isn't difficult, but it isn't fun either.

 

[Readypro1]

Redmond here

 

[kombi]

Also in redmond if you still need help. pm or text 4808009661

 

[cruzerDave]

Thanks guys, holding a bit longer for in-town (none of us get good gas mileage but if no one pops up I'll ping y'all - thanks

 

[beachboyy]

I'm in town. I will PM you.

 

[cruzerDave]

I've got a Bendite to help, thanks @kombi, @Readypro1, @ZackR. Right now I'm just asking for access to a truck for measurements but shortly I'll be asking for a local beta customer (at a discount, like I did for 100s) so stay tuned...

 

[Hornd]

Thoughts:
UHMW> Sliders
1/2 Baltic Birch Plywood Adequate if braced properly.
I would run the top over drawers.
I would Rivet and glue a piece of aluminum on that edge.
Add I bolts or similar on inside to mount to floor Seat Anchors. Mine hops on bumps.

 

[6894kevin]

Thoughts:
UHMW> Sliders
1/2 Baltic Birch Plywood Adequate if braced properly.
I would run the top over drawers.
I would Rivet and glue a piece of aluminum on that edge.
Add I bolts or similar on inside to mount to floor Seat Anchors. Mine hops on bumps.

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is that the PDF for the last picture and can you tell me more about the LED inside the hatch?

 

[Hornd]

is that the PDF for the last picture and can you tell me more about the LED inside the hatch?

Pics are other designs I stole off mud when getting ideas to build mine.
I do not have the LED information, but www.superbrightleds.com sells some strips that others are using. They rotate as well.

The PDF is what I built and it has a metal frame.
In retrospect, I think I would just make boxes out of wood instead of involving metal.
Would dado partitions in drawers.
Would put hatches in the top for access.
Hinges for side panels are smart.

 

[6894kevin]

any chance you remember where you got the last pic from?

 

[cruzerDave]

Okay gents - I've got bits on the way to build a beta for the 80 series - I am looking for someone in Bend if at all possible, if not then Redmond, Sisters crew let's talk. If you're interested the price is $450 (600 full price later) in exchange for your understanding and time helping me measure, tweak, and cut the top and drawer fronts. It might take a few iterations (which is why i really prefer a Bendite right now) but that cost will be on me- just need you to be relatively responsive working with me to meet and fit/test/measure each time. I honestly don't think this will take more than 1 or 2 times to get right, my design changes to the 100 have made it even easier to adapt to the 80.

And for those interested in buying - no need to pm/post to this thread, just give me a few weeks and I will be setting up another combined group buy (100 & 80 together), and will let everyone know about it in a clean thread in this forum.

Oh, and for those wondering what this is about, here is the current thread of info, which honestly I haven't had time to update for the new wing changes, but it's on my list to do Keep It Simple Storage (KISS) Drawers