Homemade Side Cabinet for Tool Chest

[stinger12]

I have a decent sized Snap-On tool chest, but I am running out of room to store large tools. My buddy, who is a master in sheet metal, suggested that we build two full size lockers for either side of my tool chest. We have a guy who has a computer controlled hydraulic brake, so bending the sheet metal will not be an issue.

I need some pics of how the Snap-On tool lockers are built. So, if you have any please post.

Has anyone here made a tool locker for their tool chest? Post pics.

 

[71Datsun510Wagon]

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[wornoutoldman]

Someone on here had a great thread about building a complete toolbox like how you mentioned. I can't seem to find it with the search feature. Maybe someone else can help/remembers?

 

[Packard V8]

Yes, it can and has been done.
No, it won't be cost-effective if you three pros bill your time at shop rate.
Maybe, look around a bit before you start. I found a good side cabinet at an estate sale for $15
A friend of mine who is not bothered by aesthetics hung two-drawer filing cabinets on each end of his box. They have full-extension ball bearing slides, hold a ton of large cube stuff and cost him $20 each. I'd have at least painted them red.

jack vines

 

[CouchSpring]

I made one out of plywood about twenty years ago.

 

[crewchief888]

seems like it's getting harder to find truck branded side boxes anymore.

15 years or so ago, when double & triple bank boxes started to become more popular, i was buying every trade in side box i found, usually for $100 or so each.
i have 5 or 6 of them laying around, some being used, some just stored until i have more space to expand my tool storage.

 

[usdemt]

How about a video?

 

[stinger12]

We are not worried about how long it would take...we think it would be a fun project. Someone post some pics

 

[MGMatt]

You could always make it out of carbon fiber!

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7434019@N05/3188791180/" title="Pit box door, excessive use of carbon fiber by MGMatt, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3188791180_232a9ccc81.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Pit box door, excessive use of carbon fiber"></a>

But seriously, if you have a friend with the know how and the equipment, make your own. Cost wise you you should be able to do it for less than what snap-on charges but more importantly it would be a fun project. Making a custom stuff for your garage is what this forum is all about.

 

[stinger12]

But seriously, if you have a friend with the know how and the equipment, make your own. Cost wise you you should be able to do it for less than what snap-on charges but more importantly it would be a fun project. Making a custom stuff for your garage is what this forum is all about.

I'll put it to you this way - the guy has been restoring cars for 30 years, and is a master in sheet metal.

Show me pics of homemade side cabinets!

 

[hotrozz]

Two of the techs at work have side cabinets built by a local sheet metal shop.
If I remember I'll take a few pics tomorrow.

 

[hotrozz]

This guy had this one built at a local sheet metal shop about 7 years ago for $400, including hinges and latch, he had to paint it himself.
It's huge, and very well built.

 

[archirelic]

This guy had this one built at a local sheet metal shop about 7 years ago for $400, including hinges and latch, he had to paint it himself.
It's huge, and very well built.

Any possibility we could get pics of the interior?

 

[hotrozz]

Any possibility we could get pics of the interior?

I'll try to remember to get some interior shots next week if he's there.
IIRC, the inside has three or four shelves but no drawers.

 

[May Pop]

That looks like a Knack under truck tool box mounted side ways. Lots of space. Whoever built that did a super job.

 

[metalhead212121]

How about a video?

Very cool video.. thanks for posting it!

Dan