Tool Box Drawer Liner Alternate Material?

[whisperinsam33]

I have a Snap On KRL 1003 with a KRL 1201 topper that I am reconditioning for sale. The drawer inner dimensions are 14.3 x 26.7 (10 of these) and 30.5 x 26.7 (11 of these). Additionally the wall to wall drawer for the KRL 1003 is 49 x 26.7. If you have tried to replace deep drawer liners recently you can understand why I am looking for an alternative product ($$cost$$). I already have significant cash invested in multiple slide replacements, but worth it for the resulting smooth operation of all drawers.
Any ideas or solutions from the experts will be appreciated. A pic of me just beginning is attached.

 

[PhysicsDude]

A popular option are thin yoga mats like these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7PIAEC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RG067CM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I saw some in a store the other day and they looked/felt identical to traditional toolbox liners.

 

[Davefr]

Guys here have reported using carpet, exercise mats, cardboard, old conveyor belts, stall mats, kitchen shelf liner, mud flaps, etc, etc, etc.

The problem with these is thickness and grip. Why waste valuable toolbox drawer height using thick material? (penny wise, pound foolish)

I bought a 6' X 20' bulk liner roll from Nusource. It's .050" PVC and just the right non slip texture. It's tough as nails, tools stay put and it doesn't bunch up when a drawer is closed.
(same basic material SO uses in their KRL boxes)

 

[Unruh]

A popular option are thin yoga mats like these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7PIAEC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RG067CM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I saw some in a store the other day and they looked/felt identical to traditional toolbox liners.

I agree with this! They come in different colors, thicknesses and are pretty durable.

 

[RAS61]

I used spongy rubber shelf liner in my box to save $, the color is tan instead of black, but my tools don't mind

 

[Wyoming09]

Menards has vinyl floor runner they advertise as great toolbox drawer liner. I can atest to that. It works very well. I think it's 18 inches wide and costs $1.49 per foot.

 

[matt_i]

I saw a floor mat anti-slip mesh roll that was for under area rugs but looked like the perfect material for a toolbox. It came from Ikea called STOPP. Very thin, less than 1/16". And I think was reasonably cheap. Roll said 100% polyethylene. Is clear-ish in color.

 

[tool_scrounge]

Guys here have reported using carpet, exercise mats, cardboard, old conveyor belts, stall mats, kitchen shelf liner, mud flaps, etc, etc, etc.

The problem with these is thickness and grip. Why waste valuable toolbox height using thick material? (penny wise, pound foolish)

I bought a 6' X 20' bulk liner roll from Nusource. It's .050" PVC and just the right non slip texture. It's tough as nails, tools stay put and it doesn't bunch up when a drawer is closed.
(same basic material SO uses in their KRL boxes)

+1 on NuSource. Great stuff.

 

[Wyoming09]

Menards has vinyl floor runner they advertise as great toolbox drawer liner. I can atest to that. It works very well. I think it's 18 inches wide and costs $1.49 per foot.

Off on a couple of things: 27" wide and $1.29/ft.

https://www.menards.com/main/floori...9-c-12565.htm?tid=-7320513461055911049&ipos=1

 

[littleponderosa]

Still using raptor grab and have no complaints. Tools stay put.
Bill

 

[Davefr]

A popular option are thin yoga mats like these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7PIAEC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RG067CM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I saw some in a store the other day and they looked/felt identical to traditional toolbox liners.

But why? I don't get it?

The Yoga mat costs about $1.40/sq ft and there'll be lots of waste cutting it to drawer size. It takes up 1/4" of drawer height per drawer. If you have 15 drawers to line you just lost about 4" of total space. That's like 1-2 drawers of wasted space.

The Nusource toolbox liner is about $.60/sq ft in 120 sq ft rolls. (at least when I bought it). Since it's 6' wide there will likely be less cutting waste. And at .050" thickness you won't loose near as much precious drawer space.

Why pay over double the price for an inferior product??

 

[blkSRT]

Why not let the new owner decide?

 

[Lettusbee]

I use scrap pieces of vinyl flooring.

 

[rharman]

Saw this in someone else's post and bought a roll to try. I've only used it in two drawers so far but I like it.

http://www.truevalue.com/product/Ho...21.uts?sortByColumnName=SortByPriceDescending

 

[Davefr]

Why not let the new owner decide?

Who said anyone's deciding on his behalf?

He asked for options and is getting what he asked for.

 

[R_einan]

I’m using 1/8” neoprene rubber that I picked up from a local rubber/conveyor belt company. Works really well IMO, tools don’t slide and it takes up almost no space. Plus it comes in 48” wide rolls cut to length so it’s user cut to size. It’s is also chemical resistant

 

[SILVERPLATE]

I found the tool mat that Lowes sells in its truck work box isle is far superior to what it sells in the regular tool box area. It's a very nice blue color and nice finish.

 

[PugetDude]

Guys here have reported using carpet, exercise mats, cardboard, old conveyor belts, stall mats, kitchen shelf liner, mud flaps, etc, etc, etc.

The problem with these is thickness and grip. Why waste valuable toolbox drawer height using thick material? (penny wise, pound foolish)

I bought a 6' X 20' bulk liner roll from Nusource. It's .050" PVC and just the right non slip texture. It's tough as nails, tools stay put and it doesn't bunch up when a drawer is closed.
(same basic material SO uses in their KRL boxes)

Link to the product? Couldn't find a 6'x20' roll of box liner on their website.

 

[kkroger]

I still need to get some Kaizen Foam for mine but I find less need these days for shadowing, I've used product from "Tool Foam" and currently I have some very annoying "MESH" **** in my drawers and it slips and slides about yet when I want to remove it I find it STUCK to the drawers.... I may just put a layer of foam in the drawers just to prevent the slip and slides....

 

[Jtels85]

Duck brand with Clorox shelf liner at Walmart. It’s just as similar as tool box drawer liner but $7.99 a roll. 1 roll does 4 drawers in my Craftsman tool chest. I’ve had it in mine for a couple of years and it’s held up great.

 

[Davefr]

Link to the product? Couldn't find a 6'x20' roll of box liner on their website.

Try this email link. The bulk rolls are not on their website.

[email protected]

 

[PugetDude]

Try this email link. The bulk rolls are not on their website.

[email protected]

Thanks!

 

[Tynee]

I’ve really liked the cork material I put in my box. It’s a little difficult to cut cleanly, but I think with a straight-edge, and a rotary cutter, it would come out really nice. The only other downside I’ve found is you need some pretty tacky spray adhesive to keep it flat. Once you’ve overcome that, tools stay put, there’s no bunching, etc.

I like it better than the actual drawer liners that came with my Husky box. They are so sticky I have to separate my tools from them.

 

[Al Borland]

I used some orange shelf liner, kind of a beaded mesh in a few drawers. Works okay and looks kind of Halloweeney in the black drawers.

 

[fordgasm]

I used the liners made by Eppco. A little pricey and I had to cut them to fit but they have a tackiness to them that wont allow tools to move when you close the drawer.

 

[Alamedasam]

Did you say that you paid for new drawer sliders. That’s a Snap On box, & sliders have always been a warranty item, so are wheels. I just got all new sliders & wheels on warranty exchange from Snap On for my 1976 KR-562, so yours should have been no-charge.

Additionally, I got the replacement stock factory liner kit for only a few bucks.

If you want something different, but really bitchen check out the link from PIG PRODUCTS.
You can call them @ 855-493-HOGS, OR @ www.newpig.com, look up the ‘PIG Grippy Absorbant Mat’. They are kind of pricey @ $209.00 per 32” X 100’ roll, but enough to do several boxes!

I got a roll on sale a while back, when we made a big order of to refill our spill kits, for I think $59.00. Comparable thickness to Snap On liner, but it’s a kind an absorbant type carpet material on top, with a sticky rubber bottom backing.

I used some on top of my tear down & assembly bench & it’s great, haven’t had to replace it yet. I used it to line the drawers of one my extra tool box’es, No slip, & tools don’t slide around, one bit. I think it comes in a light blue, so it’ a bit easier to see inside the drawers to. Good luck!

 

[Alamedasam]

Did you say that you paid for new drawer sliders? That’s a Snap On box, & sliders have always been a warranty item, so are wheels. I just got all new sliders & wheels on warranty exchange from Snap On for my 1976 KR-562, so yours should have been no-charge.

Additionally, I got the replacement stock factory liner kit for only a few bucks.

If you want something different, but really bitchen check out the link from PIG PRODUCTS.
You can call them @ 855-493-HOGS, OR @ www.newpig.com, look up the ‘PIG Grippy Absorbant Mat’. They are kind of pricey @ $209.00 per 32” X 100’ roll, but enough to do several boxes!

I got a roll on sale a while back, when we made a big order of to refill our spill kits, for I think $59.00. Comparable thickness to Snap On liner, but it’s a kind an absorbant type carpet material on top, with a sticky rubber bottom backing.

I used some on top of my tear down & assembly bench & it’s great, haven’t had to replace it yet. I used it to line the drawers of one my extra tool box’es, No slip, & tools don’t slide around, one bit. I think it comes in a light blue, so it’ a bit easier to see inside the drawers to. Good luck!

 

[whisperinsam33]

Slider warranty (free replacement) would have worked if I were the original owner.
Thanks to all for the great responses.
I had to take a 9 count with my bout with the flu, but will probably go with Eric and Nu Source when I can get back to it.

 

[fatfillup]

I buy a lot of liner as I sell used boxes. The cost can add up quick. I looked at Nu Source, just haven't bought any yet. I did get some samples and they look good.

What I get locally is yoga mat at 5 Below. 24" x 68" for $5. Works well, cuts easy, is available locally. Color can be a challenge. Don't always have black or charcoal so when they do I normally buy all they have.

As to letting the new owner decide, try to sell a tool box and get good money for it with missing liner or bad slides. It won't happen. You need to make them look as good as possible and its still a hard sale. I don't even chase boxes anymore and when I make an offer, it will be 40% less then I used to pay.

 

[Michael_in_DE]

I also bypass the tool liner area and go to the drawer linner in the kitchen section. Works great for me.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

I also bypass the tool liner area and go to the drawer linner in the kitchen section. Works great for me.

Had that before. Hate it. Tools will still move and drag the liner with it. The liner will bunch and wad up.

I've been using the Husky liner from the big orange store but it's a bit pricey IMO. Would like to see this stuff people have mentioned from NuSource but not enamored with sending email to someone.

Does anyone have some pics of the liner from NuSource and the cost with shipping?

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Slider warranty (free replacement) would have worked if I were the original owner.
Thanks to all for the great responses.
I had to take a 9 count with my bout with the flu, but will probably go with Eric and Nu Source when I can get back to it.

Never had a SO box and doubt I ever will given the crazy prices people ask and pay. I know I've read more than a few commenters here who stated that SO had a lifetime guarantee. None ever mentioned that was only to the original owner.

In my mind, that was about the only thing that made sense to me for people buying them used.

Give me a 50-year old red & gray Craftsman any day for cheap money!

 

[kkroger]

I also bypass the tool liner area and go to the drawer linner in the kitchen section. Works great for me.

That is the same stuff in my drawers and as someone else said, it ***** tools slide around it bunches up and then when I want to take it OUT it is STUCK to the freaking drawer! I prefer Tool Foam...
http://toolfoam.com/specials.asp
I prefer to shadow my box even though it takes up more space... but it is what it is!

 

[mishkaya]

I bought a 6' X 20' bulk liner roll from Nusource. It's .050" PVC and just the right non slip texture. It's tough as nails, tools stay put and it doesn't bunch up when a drawer is closed.
(same basic material SO uses in their KRL boxes)

I ordered a roll of the high tack liner from Nusource based on the reviews from this forum, and it arrived today. I have to say that while I have only replaced the liner in one drawer so far as it is cold in the garage; I think I am going to like it a lot. I will post a further update after some long term use.

 

[Alamedasam]

I got my KR-562 just this year because I had one before. I got it used. Bought lots of used snappy stuff, some broken when I got them, S/O always fixed or replaced them. I don’t know how or why any dealer could ever question a lifetime warranty or ask for proof of purchase. They get broken stuff replaced from corporate as soon as they send them in.
And no I’m not a Snappy dealer, just a lifetime customer, of almost 50 years.

 

[mfewtrail]

Whatever Home Depot sold nearly 20 years ago works extremely well in my box. It looks like the standard liner rolls, but has proved the be very durable. It clings to the drawers really well by the way. I remove all the tools from each drawer every few years and wipe the liners off/dump off the bits of oil and other **** that accumulate over time.

 

[boosteddsm92]

$5 yoga mats from Five Below are great

 

[cliftonbros89]

I got the big Roll of Eppco. I bought it when I bought why box. But to my surprise my box came with liners already, very similar to Eppco. But I’ve used the Eppco to line the work tops on my boxes, my cart and a cabinet. I’ve been very satisfied with it. Tools stay in place for the most part. It’s easy to clean dirt, oil, and grease off of. It’s tough stuff. I really recommend it.


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[bdelmar2]

I've got carpet runner from HD or Lowes in my 1001. Cost like $80 to do all the drawers if I remember correctly. Stays in place, and is very thin and stiff - easy to cut with a utility knife and a straight edge. Tools themselves will work themselves backwards over time, but not too bad if you close the drawers like they were ment to be closed.

 

[Crossfire05]

I have a Craftsman box from the late seventies (see pic). Are there drawer liners still made for this kind of box or does one have to buy material and cut away? Also I stupidly put a bunch of stickers on the inside lid, will a hair dryer take the paint off, if I use it to remove them?