Turned my classic 78 into an Epiq today

[wannab20hatch]

Last couple weeks Ive been contemplating putting up a shelf at work or buying a cabinet for my chargers as their in the way on top. I usually build up bumpers or headlights on top of the box so I wanted them hidden. When I started cleaning and organizing my box today I noticed I had very little in the bottom drawer so I decided to see if I could put the chargers in there.

First I took out the drawers to have ample work space and cleaned/waxed them since I had them out.

Theres a factory Hole big enough for a cord to go through so I used it. I then saw a smaller hole under the drawer liner in which I used a small zip clip to keep the cord secure.

I cut out a spare piece of drawer liner I had and used spray adhesive to keep the plug in from scratching/rubbing the inside of the drawer.

Then I placed the chargers where I wanted them and zip tied the extra cord out of the way to clean things up.

All in all took me about 30-40 minutes to complete it and it cleans up the top of the box and keeps all my batteries locked up.

Total Cost = $0
Holes Drilled = 0

Hope you guys enjoy!

 

[wannab20hatch]

Finished product

 

[sdguy55]

I need to see if i can do this on my kra. Maybe install a custom stereo

 

[yjWrangler]

Better sell the idea to Snap-On so they can sell it as a "PowerDrawer"

 

[blacK20]

Very nice. Didn't know there were holes at the bottom of the box. Gotta go take a look one of these days

 

[el tanque prohibido]

Holes Drilled = 0

That's the most important part right there.

 

[blown94conv]

Make sure you put a grommet around the hole. Looks good otherwise!

 

[wannab20hatch]

Very nice. Didn't know there were holes at the bottom of the box. Gotta go take a look one of these days

Yeah there are a few under there. Definitely made it easier and no drill holes make me happy.

Make sure you put a grommet around the hole. Looks good otherwise!

I got tape around the hole now. I have a total to tear down monday I was planning to keep one of the body plugs and use it

 

[punkenduro]

nice job, might have to do something like this with my ss.

 

[TheGrooveking]

Cool idea but I''d recommend taking a piece of rubber tubing, sliting it lengthwise and putting it over the edge of the rear drawer lip. Enough opening and closing will chaf the rubber sheath on that cord, Also make sure you plug into a GFCI outlet, that way if something goes wrong you are not the path to ground.

TheGrooveking

 

[wannab20hatch]

Cool idea but I''d recommend taking a piece of rubber tubing, sliting it lengthwise and putting it over the edge of the rear drawer lip. Enough opening and closing will chaf the rubber sheath on that cord, Also make sure you plug into a GFCI outlet, that way if something goes wrong you are not the path to ground.

TheGrooveking

I was going to put a piece of 2 sided tape there to help hold it but I like the idea of the tubing better All of our outlets in the shop are gfci.

 

[cotjocky]

Why does your box set on top of wood blocks? Does your shop flood?

 

[wannab20hatch]

Why does your box set on top of wood blocks? Does your shop flood?

Couple different reasons.

1. The height on the classic boxes is only 39 inches. Whereas the height on the master series is 41. I didnt feel like buying new casters at $100+ a piece so wood blocks did the trick. IMO it sits low and I wanted it up higher. Like I said I usually build up bumpers or headlights on top and it was just to low.

2. Raising it up allows me to store things under there like spare tires and jacks etc.

3. I use wood blocks to make different pulls or for different situations so it allows me to store them out of the way.

Been this way for a couple months now and have had zero stability issues even with multiple drawers open at once. Even though the owners manual says not to.

 

[cotjocky]

Couple different reasons.

1. The height on the classic boxes is only 39 inches. Whereas the height on the master series is 41. I didnt feel like buying new casters at $100+ a piece so wood blocks did the trick. IMO it sits low and I wanted it up higher. Like I said I usually build up bumpers or headlights on top and it was just to low.

2. Raising it up allows me to store things under there like spare tires and jacks etc.

3. I use wood blocks to make different pulls or for different situations so it allows me to store them out of the way.

Been this way for a couple months now and have had zero stability issues even with multiple drawers open at once. Even though the owners manual says not to.

Cool. Was just curious. Guess you never move your tool box. Good reason to sit it on blocks, but would not work for those that have to be mobile bay to bay.

 

[Altec]

Cool. Was just curious. Guess you never move your tool box. Good reason to sit it on blocks, but would not work for those that have to be mobile bay to bay.

If you work in a shop that requires you to move your main box around, there is some serious mismanagement going on...

Tool carts are meant to go to the jobs that aren't in your home bay. The home bay is where you main box should be.

 

[wreckerman5357]

The last body shop I worked in did not have a "home bay" for each tech. Rigs came in and were parked where they fit or where the proper equipment to complete the repair was located. There was one post lift, one drive-on frame rack, and one bay with a floor anchor system. Depending on the job you might be in a different bay and you likely had more than one job going at once. The shop was also small, messy, and generally space-challenged. This made moving toolboxes around virtually impossible, so you just walked to your box to get what you needed, not a big deal in a four bay shop. I guess that also illustrates why I no longer work there...

I think whether or not you move your box much depends on what trade your in, shop size, and shop setup. I have heard that aircraft guys move there box around a lot and I know diesel guys that move their boxes around. This is directly related to the enormous size of their shops. Automotive guys on the other hand are more likely to have one "home bay" from what I have seen. In the collision industry you ussually have a home bay of sorts but you also have more than one job going. It's not uncommon to have one rig with metalwork and filler going, one in primer, and one that just got out of paint and needs reassembled.

 

[V70R]

Nice work, and nice double width 78. Discovered the factory holes a few weeks back when I bought my KRL, perfect place to have my Goldenrod/De-humidifier below the drawer.

 

[metal4130]

Great Idea! As an epiq owner I can say that the way Snap On does it is with igus energy chain. I can't think of a way that you could use it too without cutting the drawer.

 

[sdguy55]

The two.places i have worked at i move my box around all the time. I have one stall i call 'mine' and i try to keep it very clean but if someones in it doesnt matter to me