1leg
Explorer
Today I got started on the new cargo box/drawer system for the Jeep. I will also build in a Sleeping platform that will go in place of the front passanger seat like i had before. See my Jeep thread Here
I got started about 6:30 this morning. Hoooked up my little utility trailer and headed for Lowes. Bought the material I would need. I then stopped at the wagon wheel for a hardy Breakfast before heading home to start building.
Materials:
1 4x8 sheet of ¾ cabinet grade plywood ~$33
1 4x8 sheet on ½ cabinet grade plywood ~21
I waited until around 9 am before starting the saws up. I didn’t want the neighbors to get too upset. I built the drawer box first. I was surprised how quickly I built it. I only took 1 year of wood shop about 22 years ago. For the drawer box I used ¾ ply for the top and sides and ½ ply for the bottom plate.
I used my new httpKreg and it is the best money spent on this project. It made for a very clean install. It wasn't really need for this project because I plan to cover it in carpet.
The Box is 38 1/2" wide, 27" long and 8" deep
Next I started on the front box. It will be divided in to 3 areas; one side will hold my Recover gear like strap, Bottle jack and Jack base. The middle section will hold my valuable stuff like laptop, GPS, and camera. The third will hold some radio equipment and maybe a spare battery. It will have hinged lids, the out side lids will gullwing and the center will open up toward the front so i can access it from the drivers seat.
Box is 44" wide, 12" long, 8" deep
I got started about 6:30 this morning. Hoooked up my little utility trailer and headed for Lowes. Bought the material I would need. I then stopped at the wagon wheel for a hardy Breakfast before heading home to start building.
Materials:
1 4x8 sheet of ¾ cabinet grade plywood ~$33
1 4x8 sheet on ½ cabinet grade plywood ~21
I waited until around 9 am before starting the saws up. I didn’t want the neighbors to get too upset. I built the drawer box first. I was surprised how quickly I built it. I only took 1 year of wood shop about 22 years ago. For the drawer box I used ¾ ply for the top and sides and ½ ply for the bottom plate.
I used my new httpKreg and it is the best money spent on this project. It made for a very clean install. It wasn't really need for this project because I plan to cover it in carpet.
The Box is 38 1/2" wide, 27" long and 8" deep
Next I started on the front box. It will be divided in to 3 areas; one side will hold my Recover gear like strap, Bottle jack and Jack base. The middle section will hold my valuable stuff like laptop, GPS, and camera. The third will hold some radio equipment and maybe a spare battery. It will have hinged lids, the out side lids will gullwing and the center will open up toward the front so i can access it from the drivers seat.
Box is 44" wide, 12" long, 8" deep