Rear storage drawers build

Cult Hero

Observer
Been working on a sliding drawer solution for the back of my K5 as the lockbox I had back there was just too big to really get much out of easily. It held a ton of stuff and was secure but not very accessible.

I decided I was going to build some rear drawers that would give me storage, access and utility.

I settled on mtf as it is decently strong, easy to work with and fairly durable. This is the first wood working project I have done in a long time as I have been metal and hardware with the truck and trailer build for several years.

I am stoked on the way it is coming together. I have some 200 lb drawer slides coming soon then will wrap or paint the whole box. I plan on being able to build upon it, so this is pretty much just a platform to begin with.

The rough shape getting glued

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Taking shape

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Got a great deal on a 63 qt from Craigslist along with the fridge slide, and bag etc.

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Test fit.

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JCDriller

Adventurer
Looks nice, but isn't MDF terrible if exposed to the elements? Also very, very heavy. I have a similar drawer I built out of 3/4 Birch ply, with I would have used 1/2" now...
 

Cult Hero

Observer
Yea, hoping to seal it and carpet it. I know if it gets wet all bets are off. Just a first go around really
 

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