Systainer 4 toolbox

[vjs406]

First post here, been learning for a while from the many other members, thank you!

This is a toolbox my brother uses in his work that fits into a Systainer 4.
He uses Systainers for all his equipment. This tool box I custom made for him so there was not an "oddball" box that would not stack with the others.
This unit was inspired by the many other people that posted on this forum and I want to thank them for posting their pic's of similar units.

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[semenza]

Hi,

Welcome to the FOG!  [smile]

WOW! That is nice!  How much does it weigh, empty?

Seth

 

[vjs406]

Yes, it's heavy, can't remember the weight off hand but loaded up with his tools it is well over 50lbs.
He works on anesthesia equipment in hospitals so steel was a better material as many do not want even cardboard boxes in the OR.     

 

[balrog]

That is an awesome toolbox!

How did you fasten the drawers to the slides?

What gauge is the carcass and drawers?

 

[Kev]

I probably speak for many when I ask how much something like would cost if you were to make several for sale?

I'm a remote problem (freight to Oz would be more than it's worth!)

Makes a racktainer look very second class.

LOVE YOUR WORK  [big grin]

 

[Frank Pellow]

As someone who has made a few similar inserts, I want to say that this one looks very good.  [thumbs up]

 

[GPowers]

Top drawer, very nice.

 

[Alan m]

very nice
very well built.

 

[vjs406]

Thanks for all the nice comments.

To answer some of the questions - Sides, back, screwdriver holders and drawers are 20gauge (.035") Top and bottom are 14 gauge (.071").
The drawers slides are held in with stainless steel button head screws (Allen head) with thin stainless steel "check nuts" that just barley clear the workings of the drawer slides. Bottom has screw on rubber feet that fit down into the 4 "feet" molded on the bottom of the Systainer.

The unit is powder coated by a very talented local guy that even found a powder (the white-ish color) that has the same texture like the Systainers have!

I don't really know how much time I have in the unit as it was done in-between other projects but it is more than I want to think about (a lot!!!). My brother rarely ask for anything but he was persistent with this request so I knew he really needed/wanted it. In his application it has worked out very well with the exception it is heaver than what it replaced. However, he can use two hands to lift it into his trunk which is a lot easier than the old toolbox with it's one-handed handle.

 

[vjs406]

Pic of it in the Systainer, quite tight !

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[panelchat]

great work! i imagine you drew it up, had sheet stock waterjet cut, then on to a bending brake?
really nice looking. a lot of work in that one.

 

[semenza]

I am guessing that a Sortainer would not have worked due to drawer size and space?

The fit in the Systainer is excellent  [thumbs up]

Seth

 

[PeterK]

I just keep coming back and looking at this. That is very creative and absolutely excellent fabrication!! Really first class. Might be a small market for this but probably way too time cosuming to recover your costs. You should be very proud of this.
Pete

 

[vjs406]

I am guessing that a Sortainer would not have worked due to drawer size and space?

The fit in the Systainer is excellent  [thumbs up]

Seth

We looked at that option but not enough room. Actually I was convinced it would wind up in two Systainers but after fabricating the first drawer we just loaded it up the 5 times and everything just fit. He is at the point an Allen key could break the Systainers back  [eek] I was also pleasantly surprised how easy it goes into the Systainer without a fuss.

 

[vjs406]

great work! i imagine you drew it up, had sheet stock waterjet cut, then on to a bending brake?
really nice looking. a lot of work in that one.

No waterjet, that would of been the way to go! I have a metal cutting saw called Evolution (pre-Festool knowledge) and it works OK, TS75 is on the wish list for such future projects. It was bent up on a friends bending brake and I TIG welded it all together. No drawings, just a few cardboard templates, hard to rationalize the time and work to make a "proper" technical drawing for just one unit.

 

[jonny round boy]

great work! i imagine you drew it up, had sheet stock waterjet cut, then on to a bending brake?
really nice looking. a lot of work in that one.

No waterjet, that would of been the way to go! I have a metal cutting saw called Evolution (pre-Festool knowledge) and it works OK, TS75 is on the wish list for such future projects. It was bent up on a friends bending brake and I TIG welded it all together. No drawings, just a few cardboard templates, hard to rationalize the time and work to make a "proper" technical drawing for just one unit.

The fact that you made this with anything other than professional metal fabrication machinery makes this even more impressive! Well done. [big grin]

 

[madmaguire]

I was speaking with a friend (metal fabricator) and had him look at the pics and read the post. He is going to come up with a price to fabricate one, no paint and I will supply all hardware. What size drawer slides were used? Also was wondering if there would be any interest in the fog community for such an insert? Just putting it out there to see what if any interest? I left a sys 5 there with him to get dimensions and sizes and now am thinking of the weight aspect and should stick with a number 4?? Any thought, interest, or changes or additions anyone would make is greatly appreciated!!
Cheers
John

 

[wow]

My brother rarely ask for anything but he was persistent with this request so I knew he really needed/wanted it.

WOW, that's really impressive! Any chance you'd consider adopting me??!! 

[wink]

 

[vjs406]

I was speaking with a friend (metal fabricator) and had him look at the pics and read the post. He is going to come up with a price to fabricate one, no paint and I will supply all hardware. What size drawer slides were used? Also was wondering if there would be any interest in the fog community for such an insert? Just putting it out there to see what if any interest? I left a sys 5 there with him to get dimensions and sizes and now am thinking of the weight aspect and should stick with a number 4?? Any thought, interest, or changes or additions anyone would make is greatly appreciated!!
Cheers
John

John,

The drawer slides are full extension ball bearing units, 1/2" wide, they are standard off the shelf drawer slides. The unit was Tig welded together.

Additional build pics which show the metal bends and welds, hope these help,

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[madmaguire]

What's the length on the slide? Did you weld the entire seam on the top?
John