looking for hutch pics

[dfreeman616]

i'm looking to build a hutch for my mac mb1000 for a few reasons:
1. i want the storage (duh).
2. the top for my box is too short unless i really block up my box.
3. a new hutch is too much money.
4. an old one is hard to find, and
5. building one makes for an interesting project.

so i'm looking for ideas on how to make the front door work, especially if i make a bi-fold door so it can tuck out of the way and not block space on top for additional storage. please post up pics of hutch or other doors and how they tuck up. i've looked into barrister door slides as part of the solution, but just figured i'd see what else people can come up with.

thanks

 

[metaleltr]

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21577&site=ROCKLER
Here is an idea for doors. Unfortunately there are not many homemade hutches.

 

[nahuebsch82]

I am in the middle of my hutch build atm. I made mine with 1/2" ply for top/bottom/sides and 1/4 for the back and door. With my door mech. It took quite a bit of reinforcement that thin so really its about 1/2 too. I am babby sitting my niece right not but ill get some pictures for ya.

For the door, it operates in two parts. The first bottom section slides up via ballbearing slides attatched to upper section of the door. Then the whole door pivets up, pushes in and stowes at the top inner part of hutch. There are two ways i know of to accomplish this pivit/slide action.

First (easy way): have a rod the goes from side to side that acts as your pivet and rest for the door. You have a hook or catch on the back sideof the door itsself so when you pull out to close it catches the rod then hangs on the rod when door is closed. This is all basicly a "friction slide" sort of system without the slides.

Second (over engineered, OCD complicated way): see the link posted above by meta....I wanted more of a smooth action and sturdyness to mine so i used the bearing slides on the lower half to tuck it further in then I used the door hinge/slide system used on hutches. On the hutch these slides are vertical and allow the door to open sideways then push into the hutch. I used the same system and turned it horizontal. It takes a bit of trial/error (beers) to get it mounted square and enforced so things dont bind during operation. You still need a rest of a sort for the door as the hinges will not hold up on their own but once done its nice and smooth and feels sturdy.

Ill get pictures up when i can so you can better visualize what i am talking about. I am now looking at lock options for mine (built in not a padlock). Hope this gives you some ideas. Good luck!

 

[Steevo]

 

[dfreeman616]

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21577&site=ROCKLER
Here is an idea for doors. Unfortunately there are not many homemade hutches.

I am in the middle of my hutch build atm. I made mine with 1/2" ply for top/bottom/sides and 1/4 for the back and door. With my door mech. It took quite a bit of reinforcement that thin so really its about 1/2 too. I am babby sitting my niece right not but ill get some pictures for ya.

For the door, it operates in two parts. The first bottom section slides up via ballbearing slides attatched to upper section of the door. Then the whole door pivets up, pushes in and stowes at the top inner part of hutch. There are two ways i know of to accomplish this pivit/slide action.

First (easy way): have a rod the goes from side to side that acts as your pivet and rest for the door. You have a hook or catch on the back sideof the door itsself so when you pull out to close it catches the rod then hangs on the rod when door is closed. This is all basicly a "friction slide" sort of system without the slides.

Second (over engineered, OCD complicated way): see the link posted above by meta....I wanted more of a smooth action and sturdyness to mine so i used the bearing slides on the lower half to tuck it further in then I used the door hinge/slide system used on hutches. On the hutch these slides are vertical and allow the door to open sideways then push into the hutch. I used the same system and turned it horizontal. It takes a bit of trial/error (beers) to get it mounted square and enforced so things dont bind during operation. You still need a rest of a sort for the door as the hinges will not hold up on their own but once done its nice and smooth and feels sturdy.

Ill get pictures up when i can so you can better visualize what i am talking about. I am now looking at lock options for mine (built in not a padlock). Hope this gives you some ideas. Good luck!

i think i can picture what you're saying for both. i like the 2nd idea, may go with it. did you use those slides or just similar ones?

thanks steevo, that helps a lot lol

 

[nahuebsch82]

I used slides from an armoire we had so no I didn't use those specifically

 

[xjfish]

bump

I'm planning on doing the same thing. Have seen a couple really cool hutch builds here. I'm planning on a steel or aluminum frame to sit on top of my 3 bay 4s matco. Ideas and pics are great!

 

[Dusty61]

how did you dig up a one year old (to the day) thread?

 

[usmc_noma]

He probably searched it, but I know someone built one that was sweet as hell. I believe I saw it last month being posted up or bumped back up. Had LED lights inside and metal pegboard. I think doors or drawers were on the sides too.

 

[xjfish]

how did you dig up a one year old (to the day) thread?

Just searched it! I didn't realize it was exactly a year old. Just registered too, have "lurked" enough the past couple years.

 

[Dusty61]

Well welcome aboard bud. There is a ton of great info here

 

[newchris]

going to build a hutch for my classic 96 my only question is how do they get secured to the cab?

 

[70C-10]

I believe usmc noma is thinking of this thread

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=234636