Based on this original GJ thread, I decided to order some tool box liner from Eric at Nu Source after receiving my sample:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246172&highlight=liner
I have my old SO KR box from the 80's that needed the old original foam liner replaced. I wanted to get as close to modern SO KRL liner as I could find.
I ordered the new liner from Eric at Nu Source. The cost to reline top and bottom was around $50 + shipping. It was actually cheaper to have them custom cut the liner then buy it bulk or on a roll.
I compared this liner to the liner in a newer SO KRL box since that's the "gold standard" by which other liners should be judged.
Here's my observations:
- The Nu Source and KRL liner are the same thickness at .050". (thin is good when it comes to drawer liner - sometime it'll make the difference of a drawer closing or not when fully packed)
- Both liners have that slight tacky feel
- The Nu Source liner layed flat/stayed put in the drawer and tools didn't slide. (very good grab) I performed several jerky openings/closings of the drawers just to make sure nothing moved around/slid.
-Both liners seem to be very similar if not identical in material composition. The biggest difference I observed was the surface texture patterns of the liners. SO uses a bumpy texture and Nu Source uses a texture that looks woven. I was not able to draw any conclusions based on the texture differences alone. (maybe SO's liner is easier to clean??)
Conclusion:
My conclusion is that the Nu Source liner is a quality material that as good as SO's premium KRL drawer liner at a fraction of the price. It was also pleasure dealing with Eric at Nu Source. Based on drawer dimensions he was able to come up with the most cost effective ordering option for me.
The Old KR Box I Relined:
Sample Drawer Before:
Sample Drawer After:
Closeup of Nu Source Liner:
Closeup of SO KRL Liner:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246172&highlight=liner
I have my old SO KR box from the 80's that needed the old original foam liner replaced. I wanted to get as close to modern SO KRL liner as I could find.
I ordered the new liner from Eric at Nu Source. The cost to reline top and bottom was around $50 + shipping. It was actually cheaper to have them custom cut the liner then buy it bulk or on a roll.
I compared this liner to the liner in a newer SO KRL box since that's the "gold standard" by which other liners should be judged.
Here's my observations:
- The Nu Source and KRL liner are the same thickness at .050". (thin is good when it comes to drawer liner - sometime it'll make the difference of a drawer closing or not when fully packed)
- Both liners have that slight tacky feel
- The Nu Source liner layed flat/stayed put in the drawer and tools didn't slide. (very good grab) I performed several jerky openings/closings of the drawers just to make sure nothing moved around/slid.
-Both liners seem to be very similar if not identical in material composition. The biggest difference I observed was the surface texture patterns of the liners. SO uses a bumpy texture and Nu Source uses a texture that looks woven. I was not able to draw any conclusions based on the texture differences alone. (maybe SO's liner is easier to clean??)
Conclusion:
My conclusion is that the Nu Source liner is a quality material that as good as SO's premium KRL drawer liner at a fraction of the price. It was also pleasure dealing with Eric at Nu Source. Based on drawer dimensions he was able to come up with the most cost effective ordering option for me.
The Old KR Box I Relined:
Sample Drawer Before:
Sample Drawer After:
Closeup of Nu Source Liner:
Closeup of SO KRL Liner:
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