stainless steel top

[c201971]

hello all i just bout a krl1022 and i was lookin at stainless tops for it but they are very expensive. So i was thinking about making my own jw if any one has made there own tool box top and if so some details and pics would be greatly appreciated thanks!

 

[mrrisotto]

The IKEA stainless steel table top may be a cheap solution for you...

 

[c201971]

The IKEA stainless steel table top may be a cheap solution for you...

that would be great but is not big enough thanks for the input

 

[mrrisotto]

They also have a 59" x 29-1/2" it that's a better size.

 

[ibedayank]

Top, Stainless Steel, 28 31/32" x 54 3/16" (KRL1001, KRL7002, KRL7022, KRL1022)

looks like about an inch lip
have a metal shop bend one up for you

 

[ibedayank]

if i just spent $7900 on a box i sure as heck would want a top that fit right

 

[franzdom]

The top includes a lot of heavy MDF, which makes it a lot stronger than just some stainless sheet...

 

[outcast]

VERY interesting. does anyone know how thick those are ?

 

[c201971]

VERY interesting. does anyone know how thick those are ?

Stainless steel tops turn roll cabs into moveable work benches. Constructed from high grade, 16 gauge 304 stainless steel. Raised front lip keeps sockets and parts from rolling off. Tops are 1 7/8" thick.

 

[Adam McLaughlin]

I made my own... twice.

I think that there is even a photo up here of it as well back in the tool box threads

Adam

 

[c201971]

I made my own... twice.

I think that there is even a photo up here of it as well back in the tool box threads

Adam

could u post some picks of how you have it on ur box

 

[elevator joe]

What size do you need,I may have a cool solution for you

 

[c201971]

What size do you need,I may have a cool solution for you

Width, inches 54 3/16
Depth, inches 28 15/16

 

[07Forester]

What's funny is, the company that makes the tops for snap on charges SO $175. My friend is a delivery driver for them.

 

[elevator joe]

Stainless elevator doors make cool tops if you can find one that's been replaced from a older building.

 

[c201971]

What's funny is, the company that makes the tops for snap on charges SO $175. My friend is a delivery driver for them.

really? got to love mark up

 

[elevator joe]

I have a couple in my profile test pics. The sliding doors behind the table, also stainless elevator doors. Currently having trouble transfering regular pics from pc. will post more when i can.

 

[fatfillup]

Saw a guy who took a sheet of 3/8 thick flat aluminum, cut it with a worm drive circular saw with a metal cutting blade and put that on top of his KRL. He said when it got dirty, he'd wipe it down, hit with some 1000 grit sand paper and it cleaned right up. It really looked nice and unique and should be a ton cheaper then a SS top.

Saw a teal KRL box on CL that had a very cool top also. Black and white checker board. Probably a sheet of 3/4 plywood cut to size and vinyl stick on black and white tiles. Not sure what was used as a boarder but I would use aluminum angle about 3/4" wide.

 

[ibedayank]

fatfillup


have you priced 1/4 thick aluminum sheet lately? Not as cheap as you think

 

[fatfillup]

fatfillup


have you priced 1/4 thick aluminum sheet lately? Not as cheap as you think

Actually no I haven't but I would assume it would be cheaper then a SS top but I may be way off. I personally would try scrap yards and or truck body builders and have actually been keeping an eye out at auctions. Just haven't come across any yet.

I did try googling to get a price and didn't have much luck.

Figured it wouldn't be cheap, but much less then SO's SS top and it would be unique.

Any idea of what it would cost for a sheet 54" x 29"?

 

[osborn.ozzy]

What's funny is, the company that makes the tops for snap on charges SO $175. My friend is a delivery driver for them.

Spill the beans, whats the company?

 

[ibedayank]

Stock Number Item Description Length Quantity Status Price
Each Totals Change
Quantity/Size
P314 .250 (1/4) thick 3003-H14 Aluminum Plate 4 X 8 Ft. 1 In Stock $431.04 $431.04



http://www.metalsdepot.com

 

[ibedayank]

fatfillup
now pull your jaw up off the floor and put your eyeballs back in your head and put on clean shorts after a shower after seeing that price...
metal has doubled in price in the last year

 

[fatfillup]

fatfillup
now pull your jaw up off the floor and put your eyeballs back in your head and put on clean shorts after a shower after seeing that price...
metal has doubled in price in the last year

Now that made me laugh,,,,,,,,,,,,at least your response not the price!!!

Jaw did hit floor, eyes and shorts are ok

Thanks for the heads up. I did guess close to $300, but obviously I was way low.

Do you work with metal?

 

[Straightgrain]

I paid ~$24 for a piece of 1/8" steel plate (25"x75") for my workbench. I oil it regularly with 3-in-1 oil to keep it from rusting.

 

[ibedayank]

just paid $75 for 1 stick of 16 gauge 2 inch tube...

could have gotten it $10 cheaper IF i wanted to pay $140 shipping charge

 

[Adam McLaughlin]

I made a couple for my won boxes. Here was the first.

Out of Stainless Steel Brushed 16 ga.

Adam