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12-11-2011, 11:04 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Northeast Arkansas
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My Road Box
OK as I said in my introduction, I found this place while researching road boxes such as the Snap On KRA6200 series that I really wanted but just couldnt justify buying when I realized the cost. I have been up close to one many times at work and talked to the owner and ask him what he would change about his and I made my changes accordingly based on his experience with his box. As for size I have a little over 2000 more square inches of storage when compared to the Snap On box so it turned out really good I think. Pics attached are still in the bare metal and in the fine tuning stage as it goes to powder coat in a couple of days and I cant wait to get this thing put together for the final time. You will notice that the pics are from 2 different locations as I started this in one shop and finished it in another. I had limited time in the first one where I had use of a CNC plasma machine to cut my drawers, side panels and top panels, bend them and plus the use of a good saw to cut my tubing for the frame and the forkbase.
Details - 3 drawers that measure 36 1/2" wide by 26" pull out by 3" deep Top shelf (Socket storage area) is roughly 38 x 29 x 5 1/2 Top shelf area contains a locking mechanism at the back that locks and unlocks the 3 drawers. Drop front cover that will keep dirt and rain out of the box. Prefitted hinges with weather stripping in place along the top and front to insure the water really stays out. Fork base and sub frame around the box is made from 1" square tubing of medium wall thickness. Drawers are made heavy. They are made from 10 gauge material and weigh about 36 pounds apiece. I had access to sheets of 4x4 10 gauge for scrap price and I wanted something that would not bend or break under the wear and tear that it will see. They also have drains in them in case of water since we sometimes make repairs in the rain. Drawer slide are rated at 200 pounds so I can still put over 160 pounds per drawer. I had my 175 pound kid stand in the drawer while I opened it to full length to see if it would fail. It did not after many times of sliding in and out. I then put right at a 100 pounds of steel plates in the drawer, put the box in the back of the truck and drove around for a day to see if the beating and banging would cause it to fail. It held fine. Here are the pics.... 3 front shots  By deadhead622 at 2011-12-11  By deadhead622 at 2011-12-11  By deadhead622 at 2011-12-11 Socket Storage depth  By deadhead622 at 2011-12-11 View from rear (Drawers Locked)  By deadhead622 at 2011-12-11 (Drawers Unlocked)  By deadhead622 at 2011-12-11 weight test plates  By deadhead622 at 2011-12-11 Outer skin and drop front hinge going on  By deadhead622 at 2011-12-11 Forkbase being attached to box (you can see the locking lever at the back of the socket area)  By deadhead622 at 2011-12-11 Final test fit with skin on the forkbase  By deadhead622 at 2011-12-11 Couldnt resist a test fit  By deadhead622 at 2011-12-11 Since the photos were taken I have added 2 hooped handles on the fork base. One on each end to aid in moving it around while in the truck and to use as a strapping point to secure it in the work truck. Once its powder coated its getting a vinyl decal wrap. Not sure of the final design but its sure to be impressive according to my decal man. All told I will have less than 650 bucks in it when done. Comments welcome (good or bad) |
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12-11-2011, 11:17 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Amarillo, TX
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Re: My Road Box
When will you be accepting orders? Great Job!
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12-11-2011, 11:24 PM
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Re: My Road Box
Very nice, looks bullet proof!
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12-12-2011, 12:05 AM
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Re: My Road Box
Holy shit. You know what this is better than any Snap on box you could buy because you put your sweat and probably some blood and maybe even some tears into it. Awesome work man!
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12-12-2011, 01:23 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: England
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Re: My Road Box
Awesome box, look forward to seeing it in paint.
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12-12-2011, 01:27 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: northern panhandle of WV
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Re: My Road Box
Great job. Please give us some more pics once it has been decaled and powder coated.
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12-12-2011, 01:41 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Hawaii
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Re: My Road Box
Great job! Cant wait to see the finished product!
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12-12-2011, 01:48 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Northern CA.
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Re: My Road Box
subscribed
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12-12-2011, 02:58 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Dubai, UAE (Arabian Gulf)
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Re: My Road Box
Yeap, awesome !
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12-12-2011, 05:02 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Amarillo,Texas & Abq, NM.
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Re: My Road Box
I'd like mine painted orange please.
 Nice work.
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12-12-2011, 05:10 AM
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Location: Atlanta, GA
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Re: My Road Box
Very impressive! That thing looks like it will survive a nuclear winter.
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12-12-2011, 05:26 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: East Tn
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Re: My Road Box
Very nice work!
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12-12-2011, 08:06 AM
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Re: My Road Box
I like it... I'll take mine in Extreme Green please...
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12-12-2011, 09:57 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: The Badlands
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Re: My Road Box
All I can say is WOW! My only comment is maybe the piano hinge might be a little light for the intended use, but other than that, It truly meets the definition of "Heavy Duty"!
NEVER seen 10 Ga uses for drawer construction!
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12-12-2011, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Northern WI in Summer - Southern CA in Winter
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Re: My Road Box
Can't wait for your next project!
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12-12-2011, 10:57 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Los Angeles
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Re: My Road Box
impressive
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12-12-2011, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: New England, USA
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Re: My Road Box
Awesome!
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12-12-2011, 11:56 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Re: My Road Box
excellent fab work
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12-12-2011, 12:03 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: North Carolina
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Re: My Road Box
Very nice work!! I'm just curious how long it took to build, and what do you estimate the materials cost?
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12-12-2011, 07:51 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Indiana
Posts: 273
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Re: My Road Box
GREAT WORK that is friggin amazing should be around for a long time its your new family heirloom.
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