Small Parts Storage Cabinet

[vertcnc]

I built a small parts storage cabinet after seeing this thread by SOJ.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=289281

All the plastic containers were bought from Harbor freight with coupons, so they were something like $5.95 each.

I am not a wood type of person so it is mostly aluminum. Frame is made from 80/20 extrusions, drawer slides are from here.
http://www.wwhardware.com/kv-tt100-economy-100-lb-full-extension-drawer-slide-kvtt100

The brackets for the lift out containers were machined from 6061 alum. This was the time consuming part. Although I have a cnc equipment still takes time for setup and flipping parts in and out of machine. I really made 50 sets of brackets because my brother wanted some.

I use 1/4" plastic material that slides into the slotted extrusions for the sides.
I really have the thank SOJ for this great idea.

I may be interested in providing the brackets, or if some one wants to machine there own, the cad files. Just not sure it would be cost prohibitive.

 

[Xmoonstompx]

Nice! [emoji106]

 

[jumpstart]

Very cool!

 

[Duker]

Well done. I like the 80/20 look with the panels.

 

[wingnut_1]

Looks great with the 80/20, nice job!

 

[NitroSun]

That is nice!

 

[Richard Cranium]

So aprox. How much do you have in all the parts?

 

[78C-10]

Man that's awesome!

 

[vertcnc]

So aprox. How much do you have in all the parts?

approx.

80/20 extrusions and fasteners $375
Drawer slides $150
Containers $180
Casters $40
Alum. Bar Stock $275
Plastic sheet $45
Wood Butcher Block $100
So about $1100 in materials, so if you compare it to a good tool box or Lista Cabinet, not bad.
But definitely wouldn't brag about it to the wife.

 

[countryroad82]

Very nice!

 

[manwithtools]

Very nice! I've purchased the drawer slides and the parts containers. I've got both the sizes you used - 14 of the smaller ones and 6 of the larger ones. I just need to get off my duff and complete a design and get it done. I too am inspired by SOJ's design

I like the 80/20 design - looks very industrial.

 

[Motorhead Extraordinaire]

approx.

80/20 extrusions and fasteners $375
Drawer slides $150
Containers $180
Casters $40
Alum. Bar Stock $275
Plastic sheet $45
Wood Butcher Block $100
So about $1100 in materials, so if you compare it to a good tool box or Lista Cabinet, not bad.
But definitely wouldn't brag about it to the wife.

I applaud you efforts, you did a nice job. How many hours of labor do you have in this project on top of your raw cost. I'll bet a lot.

Please keep in mind we often have brand new Lista cabinets in our Junkyard Special loaded with plastic boxes for this amount or less. The unit shown is an 8-drawer SC600 mobile cabinet that had 192-3x3x2, 96-3x6x2, and 32-6x6x2 Lista plastic boxes. It also has a retainer top with rubber mat and 6"x2" Colson Casters. Unlike HF products, Lista is Made in America.

The list price on this unit was $2355. The Garage Journal price was $1060.

Regards,
Joe