Nicely done!
-KK
-KK
My drawer system, sleeping platform & kitchen box (1 Viewer)
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Looks good. You might find on the side wings that your storage will be severely limited due to the size, shape, and number of your braces. Looks strong though. I just got done with my rear storage project which was mainly designed for stowing extraction gear and tools, not for camping, like yours. The idea was to be able to access these essentials, on the road or trail, with out having to unpack luggage or other baggage that I was carrying. Less than $50 with plywood from Home Depot and plastic bins with wheels from Walmart - it's embarrassing compared to your setup.
BTW - if you don't mind me asking - how in the hell did you break your hand with a table saw? I've heard & seen horror stories of severed fingers and such, but no broken bones.
BTW - if you don't mind me asking - how in the hell did you break your hand with a table saw? I've heard & seen horror stories of severed fingers and such, but no broken bones.
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I was cutting down a piece of plywood and it stuck on the outfeed - I don't think the cheap fence I was using was parallel to the blade, so it bound up. Once it bound up, I turned the saw off, but didn't wait for it to stop (bad/dumb mistake) before trying to slide the board back towards me to remove it. Somehow the board rotated ever so slightly as it slid back, and the still-spinning-really-fast saw blade decided it wanted another bite. The saw grabbed the board and hucked it across the garage, taking a quick pit stop at my hand along the way. Caught me right across the main portion of my first two fingers, fracturing them both, and slightly dislocating my middle finger knuckle.
Important Woodworking Lesson for the day: Always wait till the saw stops spinning. And don't be an idiot.
Important Woodworking Lesson for the day: Always wait till the saw stops spinning. And don't be an idiot.
Great job on the system - I think it turned out really well. Will have to tackle building one after all PM on "new" truck is done. 
JP
JP
I was cutting down a piece of plywood and it stuck on the outfeed - I don't think the cheap fence I was using was parallel to the blade, so it bound up. Once it bound up, I turned the saw off, but didn't wait for it to stop (bad/dumb mistake) before trying to slide the board back towards me to remove it. Somehow the board rotated ever so slightly as it slid back, and the still-spinning-really-fast saw blade decided it wanted another bite. The saw grabbed the board and hucked it across the garage, taking a quick pit stop at my hand along the way. Caught me right across the main portion of my first two fingers, fracturing them both, and slightly dislocating my middle finger knuckle.
Important Woodworking Lesson for the day: Always wait till the saw stops spinning. And don't be an idiot.
Reflex movements, with a table saw, can be costly. They cost my brother-in-law his right forefinger. Same type of deal - using the wrong object to push wood through the saw, it caught it and his reflex was to try and grab it. Took the finger and tried to take his middle finger, too. This was years ago when they were just starting to re-attach them. The doctors tried, but it didn't take, and he ended up losing it. He built houseboats at his business so he used saws of all types all day long. So, it can happen to anybody. Ya just can't be too careful!
The Drwaers look nice! did I miss somthing? or is there no latch holding the drawers closed?
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Nope - you didn't miss anything, there are no latches. The handles are there purely for opening/closing & carrying the drawers (there are handles on both ends of everything). Everything fits snug enough that there is no need for latches - the most the drawers can move is to open 3/4", at which point the tailgate stops them. The poly material I used for slides obviously isn't as fluid as a set of the ball bearing drawer slides - this means that they don't bang open & closed on ever little bump, and my wallet is quite a bit thicker once the project is done. I'm really pleased with how snug everything is, while still remaining 'easy enough' to open.
Nice job and maybe a few ideas I'll steal for my Pismo Jim Drawer build starting soon.
Looks great. Got any more of that UHMWPE?
Very, very nice concept and execution! I'm actually interested in the drawings and materials list of this well thought out project. You are also doing something I've been contemplating which is the window thermal/light block. I was thinking of that aluminum foil coated foam board and also adding a marine bilge blower out a rear vent for fresh air circulation. When unused, the foam boards would be stacked together for storage and each is labeled. What are your initial thoughts?
DougM
DougM
As an FYI to folks looking to do this kind of work- big cuts with plywood should be done on a panel cutting setup: Building A Table Saw Panel Cutting Jig. This eliminates the use of the fence, as binding is a big safety concern.
On the drawers- they look awesome! Looks like the finish came out really nicely, and the slide setup you have definitely maximizes space for storage. Taking the extra time to do the contour cuts to fit the interior also makes your work that much better
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I do - let me know if you need some pieces.
Here's what I came up with Doug:
My windshield shade material
Mine are foil backed as well, but don't really have an 'R' value like your foam would. They reflect a TON of radiant heat though - I was amazed at how cool the interior was, even on a 90° day sitting in the sun. I've finished the window shade project now as well, so all eight windows are covered. I've yet to try them with the foil side 'in' to reflect internal heat & try to keep the temperature up.
Just friction Ken - I don't think (though I haven't tried) they would begin sliding on their own, even on a steep hill, unless they were bumped pretty good, or you tugged on them.
Great design and execution!! I want to re-do the box I built and I like what you've done here! I really like the "kitchen" drawer.
I actually made removable cut-outs on the top of the box I made similar to this. I can access the contents of the box without even dropping the tailgate if necessary. Actually has been quite useful.
I actually made removable cut-outs on the top of the box I made similar to this. I can access the contents of the box without even dropping the tailgate if necessary. Actually has been quite useful.
alia176
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Good job dude, you should be proud. Not sure if this was mentioned previously, I'd remove the 2nd row seat more storage space.
Have a great time camping.
Have a great time camping.
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Max.Powerzz
Cruisers and Art!
Great project. Now that you've had the set up for a while, how do you like it? Anything you'd adjust? Any pics from that Yellowstone camping trip with the platform in action?
Very nice drawers. UHMW is great stuff, I use it extensively in machine design for wear strips on sawmill chain conveyors.
The only thing I would add to your drawers is some kind of latch to hold the drawers in place, It sure would suck if you were stuck on an incline, and for whatever reason had to open the tailgate only to have the drawers come sliding out.
The only thing I would add to your drawers is some kind of latch to hold the drawers in place, It sure would suck if you were stuck on an incline, and for whatever reason had to open the tailgate only to have the drawers come sliding out.
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Whole system is up for sale now:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/498001-co-80-series-storage-drawer-sleeping-sytem.html
https://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/498001-co-80-series-storage-drawer-sleeping-sytem.html
Hi!
My boyfriend and I are in the process of designing/building a very similar thing for our car, it's a large station wagon but have been doing a lot of research and our ideas seem to be very similar to yours!
Really enjoyed reading how you approached the project, just wondering now after you've used it if there's any modifications you've made or things you wish you had or hadn't done??
Thanks!
My boyfriend and I are in the process of designing/building a very similar thing for our car, it's a large station wagon but have been doing a lot of research and our ideas seem to be very similar to yours!
Really enjoyed reading how you approached the project, just wondering now after you've used it if there's any modifications you've made or things you wish you had or hadn't done??
Thanks!
