SportsmanJake
Adventurer
Hi all,
I am brainstorming ideas for a full length pick up bed drawer system. I cannot weld aluminum and paying a fabricator would be too much. So I was thinking about the following. Let me know what you think.
Pros:
Cons:
What do you think?
I am brainstorming ideas for a full length pick up bed drawer system. I cannot weld aluminum and paying a fabricator would be too much. So I was thinking about the following. Let me know what you think.
- Build a frame out of aluminum tubing and connectors using http://www.estoconnectors.com/ parts.
- Rivet aluminum panels to the frame.
- Take drawer to a welding shop and have them weld the seams between the top/sides/bottom of panels.
Pros:
- Building a standard size of 6x4 would make it almost a universal fit for different pickup beds.
- A well built aluminum drawer will be very durable.
- Welded seams should make it waterproof.
- Seems possible for an amateur to complete. No complex cuts or joints.
Cons:
- Expensive.
- Heavy (but similar weight to wood)
- Requires 3rd party support (welder)
What do you think?