27” Husky Tool-chest Wall Mount?

[tachyon]

I’m looking at putting together a bank of 5 of these Husky toolboxes as my workbench/tool storage.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-27-in-W-7-Drawer-Tool-Cabinet-H7TR3/204731413

My first thought was to build a base for them and take the wheels off, but perhaps wall mounting them would look better? I’d keep the bottoms about 4” off of the floor.

Has anyone wall mounted tool chests like these?




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[K13]

I would guess the only way to wall mount it would be to make a cradle for the bottom to mount to the wall with as the backs are probably not going to be strong enough to hold the weight. At that point you are most of the way there to just having it sit on the floor.

 

[tachyon]

I am using 1x8 PVC trim boards, so I could rest the back edge on that, then pull the drawers out and put screws in the wall towards the top.

I’m just not sure if the front would sag when I put tools in.

It would be nice for sweep under, and I think it would have a real clean appearance...


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[BPJOOP93]

Do a search there is a lot of info on what you’re trying to do

 

[fourjeepin]

If you put much weight in them, they will sag and tear themselves apart. Maybe both. They need bottom support.

 

[LXCam]

Just screwing the back to he wallwill have those falling apart in nothing flat. If you're up to it and have the ability. Take some 2" wide by 3/16" flat bar and build a cradle that bolts to the wall, runs flat against the side and diagonal from the top back to the front bottom. That'll support the front without issue and keep the distance between them down to almost nothing anyone would notice.

 

[tachyon]

Thanks for the advice guys. I’m not sure I have the time for the welded frame, but I am now thinking of bringing the front edge out to 24” from the wall so I can use a standard countertop depth worktop. I’ll just build a base for them and call it good.


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[rburke65]

I wouldn't think there are made to be mounted on the wall. Just my opinion.....

 

[LXCam]

Thanks for the advice guys. I’m not sure I have the time for the welded frame, but I am now thinking of bringing the front edge out to 24” from the wall so I can use a standard countertop depth worktop. I’ll just build a base for them and call it good.
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The other day after I made that suggestion figured it might come across confusing, so I spent a couple seconds and got down right crafty with a pen and a bar room napkin for ya just in case you were interested



But it looks like you don't wanna get crafty with the install, but just in case - here you go

 

[tachyon]

That is a great sketch! I’ll think about it...


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[Mr_B]

would have be a solid wall
think of the loaded and potential working weight !

 

[LXCam]

That is a great sketch! I’ll think about it...


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If you go that route just keep in mind you need to hit every stud, top and bottom. The upper part of the strap as it comes around the back of the box will need to extend to the closet stud plus you'll need to tekscrew or whatever thru the box, strap and into the back strap at the immediate corner or it'll pull away from the wall. That drawing and suggestion is for someone without a welder. But if you got one or access, I'd do the angle top and bottom so the cabinets fit into the angle, then weld the flat bar to the top angle but still carry it around the bottom front, it'll support it all with no issue as long as the upper angle is securely attached to the studs.

Good luck.

 

[rpcraft]

You could just take the wheels off and slide them against the wall, then take, drill some holes in the top lip that line up with your studs and screw the box to the studs. If you do it right you could even put a piece of wood on each box (like the longer roller boxes come with) and have a good work surface to mount stuff too, but still change them around as you need. Doing that should keep the box from moving around or pulling away and be very sturdy. If you don't like the height mount them on 4 x 4's underneath and use some 2x2 for more height where you need it. If you go that route though maybe I would go with the wider chests every other one if possible. Speaking of this is giving me an idea of what I might do to set up my garage... Thanks, lol!!!

 

[Ign]

I used some heavy duty HVAC brackets that were given to me. Coulda whipped something up too but these were just collecting dust around the shop. This is mounted to pallet racking so not apples to apples
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=351714