DIY Bed Drawer Build

[shedfullatools]

I got some rattle cans of it somewhere , I might waste a can on some differant woods (plywood , 2x , see if it sticks to treated) and haul it around it the back just to test it...

I've used it in the past on various projects and see no reason it wont stick well enough to wood, especially a rougher grade plywood like I'm using or like treated would be. If it sticks to factory fresh automotive paint rough wood should be a breeze

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[shedfullatools]

Perhaps a good coat of thinned epoxy resin on the bottom and ends, especially is marine ply was not used.

Marine Ply these days would probably involve a fair size personal loan or the trading of some arms and legs. I did use a decent grade Fir Plywood and the stuff is pretty stable, even untreated I wouldn't be particularly concerned with it being moisture damaged inside the bed like it is

 

[RedDakooter05]

Some boiled linseed oil should help.

 

[FX4Offroad]

Does rattle can bedliner spray stick to wood ? I wonder ? That would blend in nicely if so...

Yes. I used it on my foldable Harbor Freight trailer 10 years ago and it still looks like new. Trailer sits outside.

 

[Fawnbuster]

I've been picking away at building a rather redneck set of drawers for my truck. Didn't like how tall the Decked system is nor that it wastes all the space in front of the wheel wells on the 6 foot box. This is what I've come up with so far. All held together with pocket screws as it needs to be taken apart and reassembled in the bed since it doesn't fit in any other way. Just going to use thin plastic for sliders to save some money after buying the rather expensive plywood. Will update as I get more done.

Instead of pocket screws how about T nuts? Machine threads and easier to get to.

 

[Trigganometry]

This was originally my plan but the stuff is so expensive I decided to glue some heavy rubber mat on top and just paint the rest black, the only exposed wood will be the drawer fronts anyways. I may still call around and get quotes on having the whole thing professionally sprayed with regular bedliner if I can find a place somewhat local that does Linex or something.

Take a look at this. I’m doing my bed with it this summer. My son did his F150 two years ago with it. Still looks like he just did it and he’s a plumber hauling everything including the bathroom sink!

https://www.raptorcoatings.com/us/en/products#.Yj9DtWQpCEc

 

[shedfullatools]

Take a look at this. I’m doing my bed with it this summer. My son did his F150 two years ago with it. Still looks like he just did it and he’s a plumber hauling everything including the bathroom sink!

https://www.raptorcoatings.com/us/en/products#.Yj9DtWQpCEc

I've looked into that stuff before and even considered painting my Jeep with it tinted to match the factory paint. Would be perfect for this, may look into it again ?

 

[shedfullatools]

Instead of pocket screws how about T nuts? Machine threads and easier to get to.

That would work great as well and likely be stronger, the pocket holes are fast and cheap though and if you go overkill on the quantity plenty strong.

 

[OHTREMOR]

This was originally my plan but the stuff is so expensive I decided to glue some heavy rubber mat on top and just paint the rest black, the only exposed wood will be the drawer fronts anyways. I may still call around and get quotes on having the whole thing professionally sprayed with regular bedliner if I can find a place somewhat local that does Linex or something.

Don’t forget the flex seal family of products.. sealed up gutters and boats.

 

[shedfullatools]

Got the plastic screwed down and the drawers built today.

 

[Fawnbuster]

That would work great as well and likely be stronger, the pocket holes are fast and cheap though and if you go overkill on the quantity plenty strong.

True, I was just thinking about the ease of dissassembly.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

I like how this is coming together and that you’re using sliders. I’m trying to figure out if that plastic is a simple baseboard moulding, sash trim, or something else. Those reliefs that are cut into the back side are sure making me think. Can’t wait to see more of this project. ?

 

[shedfullatools]

I like how this is coming together and that you’re using sliders. I’m trying to figure out if that plastic is a simple baseboard moulding, sash trim, or something else. Those reliefs that are cut into the back side are sure making me think. Can’t wait to see more of this project. ?

It's plain vinyl baseboard, 1/4" thick at the thickest point but it's not flat so makes for a tiny contact patch. Not as slippery as I had hoped but once I sand and wax the bottoms of the drawers should be alright. I wanted to use Teflon or HDPE around 3/16" thick but didn't wanna have to wait for it come in and it's special order everywhere.

 

[shedfullatools]

True, I was just thinking about the ease of dissassembly.

It would be great for that and also longevity, by the time I take this all apart and reassemble it again in the truck the screws won't have near the bite as the first time. So unless you went to a heavier screw next time it likely can't be taken out of the truck again and put back in. I may take the cap off and enlist some help to see if it can be wiggled into the bed that way. Would be great if it could

 

[FunInTheSun]

It's plain vinyl baseboard, 1/4" thick at the thickest point but it's not flat so makes for a tiny contact patch. Not as slippery as I had hoped but once I sand and wax the bottoms of the drawers should be alright. I wanted to use Teflon or HDPE around 3/16" thick but didn't wanna have to wait for it come in and it's special order everywhere.

These guys have UHMW HDPE available. It's a LOT cheaper than PTFE, and usually better for bearing slides. It's almost as slippery, and doesn't cold flow like Teflon.

https://www.onlinemetals.com/en/buy/plastic-sheet-plate-uhmw-natural-virgin

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