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Heavy duty drawer slides.

In the back of my ute (pick up truck) I have a massive drawer that contains
most of my day to day tools. Massive as in 550 x 550 x 1400 (22" x 22" x
55"). I'd guess the best part of 150kgs (330 pounds).

I had in mind a number of drawer slide systems that might have worked, but I
wasn't sure any of them would stand up to the punishment they'd likely get.

Browsing through a hardware store I came across rollers generally used for
shifting around refrigerators and the like. I fitted 4 sets of these under
the drawer. I expected I'd have to replace these regularly, but it is now 7
years, and there is no sign of wear.

Pics here. http://tinyurl.com/mysu98x

The drawer is a close fit in the surrounding frame so it doesn't bounce
around, and also once the tailgate is closed there's no forward or back
movement.

Mick Dowling
Melbourne
Member, Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc.



On 19/04/2014 12:59 am, "Malcolm Thomas"  wrote:

> yes these drawers will see some service.  i hope i have over engineered the
> frame.