Diy truck bed drawer slides for organized tool storage // metalwork diy how to

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Hi Folks. Most asked question in the comments are about the threaded insert. Here is a link to a Blind Rivet Tool to help with the threaded inserts. Note this is an affiliate link so if you do click thru, thank you very much for the support and interest. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MZKBBDR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thewoodenfact-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07MZKBBDR&linkId=74f2fbd647c107fa514efb7d9425a49e

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

One of the better home made drawer designs I have seen on you tube. Simple. Practical. Good job

[@mkgunter]

Nice! I am glad I am not the only one who welds with shorts and tennis shoes on❤

[@cooksy2705]

The BEST DIY sliding truck bed on KZbin hands down. I've been looking for a commercial product that integrates modular tool boxes with a sliding bed and they don't exist. As far as I know, you are the only person to have successfully produced one. Also many of the commercial bed slides are about 4" tall thereby wasting a lot of space. That is their biggest drawback aside from price with many products > $1000 usd. Your 'split bed' idea is also unique, though having a larger slide out floor would allow me to store my collapsable table saw and mitre box. Adding a handle that allows the unit to lock in position might be cool. Overall, very well done indeed.

[@cooksy2705]

For more context, Dewalt (and others) make a stackable tool box/organizer whereby all the boxes can 'click' together on a standup, roll-away unit with large wheels and a handle. It would be great, for instance, if there were such a device that allowed you to, say, remove the tool boxes from the sliding bed and stack them together on a roller. Sooooo truck bed to roll-away kinda thingie. LOL.

[@chrisbeavers3693]

By far the best DIY slide on youtube

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Thanx Chris

[@greasemonkey5025]

Thanks Mate! Going to use these plans to build a sliding platform/storage that’ll rest under a sleeping platform for my GX470 😁

[@moishemgrinberg]

Can't wait to hear your response, I just got my new Dodge Ram 1500 2020 6.5ft bed and I want this, Thanks again

[@hydro2938]

You made my son laugh at the beginning of your video lol. And made me happy at the end. Thank you for sharing!

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Haha awesome man. My little man also enjoyed the beginning. Happy to have made someone’s day!

[@christophermckirdy7855]

Watched the intro and immediately subscribed

[@djw5415]

My girl is from SA! cheers from America 🇺🇸🇿🇦 👍🏻

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Well then you must have an amazing girl! Cheers

[@madmax5579]

What an amazing job you did man god bless you for all your creativity keep up the good work

[@Texasoutback]

That is the best diy drawer set I have seen yet

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Thank you very much.

[@steellazarus8140]

Very nice job on on the brackets and the video. I may adapt the truck bed bracket to my garage, thanks.

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Glad I could be of some assistance 👌🏽

[@thegeneral7484]

Was thinking of how. Well now I'm going to copy you. That's awsome

[@TheWoodHaven]

Awesome project. I need this in my truck, but I have neither the tools nor skills for welding. New subscriber.

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Hi Daryl. Thanks for the sub! Welding is definitely a form of art and have great respect for people that have put in all those hours to attain such skills. Now I am by NO means a welder, this was actually my first time welding, but hey need to start somewhere right?!

[@jacktracy4845]

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[@BobDurelle1]

Awesome design and job well done

[@tab5812]

Solid build brother!! Two thumbs, way up....👍👍

[@altusswart5794]

Goeie werk! I've searched long and hard for practical and simple ideas to make a slide for my bakkie and this is definitely the way to go! Thank you for sharing. Neat idea for fastening the ladder to the roofracks, easy to build and use and very sturdy.

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Hi Altus. Thank you very much.

[@tndrwj1320]

Was thinking garage door rails n rollers...but this looks more fun

[@02HDFXD]

Nice work! Turned out great!

[@singletrackfiend]

What size tubing did you use, and what is the overall height? Very nice setup.

[@WilliamPradoGXL]

You're a friggin genius. Love your work

[@michaelmathis1961]

Well thought out and built! Thanks for posting!

[@mflaig14]

Oh nice video I think I'll use it in my new truck

[@jpvanwykful]

Goeie werk / Nice job and nice system .Now build another level with your load box , then you can pack more stuff on top and hide the tools below.

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Hi JP. Dankie man. That was always the plan yes, maybe one solid big drawer on top or another set of boxes doubling up the capacity. Hopefully sometime soon.

[@jbrian420247]

I used skateboard bearing like that before on wooden drawer slides bit didn't last too long. Now that I got a welder I would love to make a slide for back of cab that slides out.

[@hbannink12]

Well done Sparks

[@Mike-fh9tl]

This is a clever idea nice Ford bantam wanting to getting my self one as well and I am definatly going to build this storage idea it would also be a good idea to build like the exsact same thing base wise but instead of your black boxes have like a big storage cupboard so you slide it out and on either side you open up the door to a hole bunch of shelves thank you so much for the idea

[@1982MCI]

This is crazy man!!! I bought my truck last spring and went on the hunt to find a decent way to build a slide but only found ones that would fall apart in short order the way I use my truck so for the past 6 months I’ve been planning and gathering materials because I’m doing it on a limited budget but I started building it a month ago and worked on it again yesterday trying to finish cutting the last couple pieces and welding them up today. Our designs are very, very similar buddy. I’ve been worried about how it was gonna work cause a couple guys said it won’t work like that but I knew better. Yours looks like it’s working well so mine should also. I did see the other comment bout adding a few more bearings so I may try that and will let you know if it works. I appreciate your videos and hope you put more out, take care!!

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Hi Don. Thanks for the awesome comment. Nice to hear from someone else also building the same thing. Would love to see how yours turns out! Mine is still working perfectly. Haven’t gotten to adding a few extra bearings yet, but my load doesn’t change much so it hasn’t really been an issue yet. Maybe just consider the amount of weight you’ll have on the front of the drawer when fully pulled out. You might start feeling a bit of flex in the frame, this will mainly depend on the stock you’re using for the drawer runner. Mine was fairly thin to try and save on weight. This doesn’t affect me at all though because in my specific setup it rests on the tailgate if I ever need to bring it out that far. I realized the best part this past weekend when I needed to take it out and it was only 2 screws, that’s it. Hope you have an awesome time building yours! Cheers

[@justincarter9622]

That is so awesome!! Wow, I need this. Well done man 👍🏼

[@eugeneb8837]

Very well done, great video. Thank you

[@ciaranamhain]

Great job. Those threaded inserts look brilliant.

[@nvlvdave]

Nutserts we call them

[@mehranfreeman6192]

Well done mate.I did a timber one on rolling casters (slide out bed) but your's is awesome 👍

[@adriantrejo6696]

Looks great, way better than the wooden ones, only problem is that I don’t have any of the tools to make it lol

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Friends or neighbors usually a good option. You’ll be surprised at what people have lying around 😁 Thanx for the comment!

[@shaylegoodgals1977]

Fantastic! Tyvm 👍🏼

[@metaspencer]

Dude, what a great rack system! Cool to see

[@ricardoosorio1204]

Muy buen video, gracias saludos desde chile

[@Leon-lp9fl]

Super inventions, great engineering. Thanks!

[@bicanoo_magic3452]

No BS that was an hilarious intro...

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Thanks, the struggle is real 😄

[@hannibalgrim]

Nice design and build.

[@thekickingwolf1]

👏well done. Thanks for the inspirational video

[@iranforever2546]

Thanks for information I’ve learned so many you did great job 👏👍

[@bigpapaporsche1]

Really good ideas!!

[@stumptownwoodworks]

Do you have a link to those storage boxes? Great design!

[@jeremyspecce]

nice work! Do you plan to build a platform above the storage drawers for additional storage of large items without interfering with the drawer system?

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Thanks Jeremy. Yes, I built it in a way that I can do exactly that for a future build. I thought of almost doing the same thing but just two big flat platforms pulling out so anything additional like power tools and so can also be loaded on top and also be pulled out with ease.

[@jaxel7691]

A video specifically about truck bed pull-outs, (which were well done, for sure), and my favorite part was the ladder bracket... BTW: I don't know if it's a generic name or the name of a specific brand, but I've always known those threaded inserts as a "nut-sert". (Not sure how that would actually be spelled, but ya, a nutsert. (Because you're basically inserting a nut into the metal panel.)

[@ravet3254]

Maybe use cam followers. Top eccentric and bottom fixed. That way you can adjust eccentric followers down on sliding frame. Tack nut on back side of plate for threaded potion of followers and drill large enough hole for nut to go through. Then weld plate on on frame.

[@quintensmit4745]

Hi Brendan, What size bearings did you use? Looking for similar system for my Ranger. Pta.

[@Tinquin123]

flippen cool dude. ek sit met dieselfde probleem met my bakkie. maak my mal om altyd my tools in die deurmekaar bakkie te kry op installs.

[@nvlvdave]

Great job - looks and works awesome!

[@ernesteckstein3985]

very good idea where can i get the layout plans

[@sdad1016]

Amazing job

[@juancarlosmino2426]

Good job man, greetings from PERÚ 🇵🇪

[@luigipini1166]

Amazing work i'd consider an upper floor maybe sliding too for light stuff etc

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Hi Luigi. Spot on that’s the idea for future add on. 👌🏽

[@leovegildojosemariz7121]

Parabéns por o belo trabalho e obrigado por compartilhar o Brasil agradasse.

[@6980869]

Hey guy.First thing, great job u did. I really like the simplicity and tightness of the ladder rack as well. Questions - did i miss how you secured it so it doesnt pull all the way out? What about that flex factor when extending it past that certain point, where it looks like it might be dragging on the tailgate? How does that affect it? Enough that u did something about it? Did u make a platform on top of these? If so, did u post a video on it? As time went on, what have you found that worked out very well, and in opposition, what might u have done differently? Thanks for sharing. Aloha ;)

[@jeroentimmermans7785]

Beautiful work! Do you happen to have a technical drawing of it?

[@phillipocaporrella]

Nice inspiration! I am trying to make an 800 pound generator slide like this. Did you use special industrial bearings or just skateboard type? Cheers

[@bradyessary5668]

Very nicely done!

[@IneRtia01]

Great work!

[@paulbull1993]

Brilliant, well done mate

[@coldcatz]

Well executed

[@razrback2050]

Where did you get your storage boxes? I run a similar style but I like that the lid closures on yours are on the ends.

[@mkgunter]

Did you find them? Let me know where

[@PatrikHagenvald]

Wow....that looks awesome...=) I'm gonna do something similar to that on my Volvo V70... But in a smaller size.. thats the plan anyhow...=) thanks for sharing.!

[@misconceptionindustries2968]

Where did you get the plastic storage boxes?!?! Ladder tie down is slick!

[@Duck95ish]

baie mooi gedoen! 7:28 - watse moer is dit?

[@rodolfocaraballo7952]

Buen trabajo!

[@mikecoughlin4128]

Do you think Unistrut would have simplified the build?

[@MoutainGoat]

Where did you get those boxes?!?!?! Awesome build!

[@repairman419]

Yes where did you get those boxes

[@mikethynne8631]

@@repairman419 They look like Frontrunner WolfPAck boxes.

[@RaldasDetails]

Excellent 👍🏼👍🏼

[@bill5552]

I find it humorous that this metal sliding drawer is being made by "The Wooden Factor".

[@pierinovatta1391]

Baie mooi jinne

[@crossbow3539]

Definitely nice but your truck might need stronger springs.

[@djlyon117]

Very nice

[@raysanchez9665]

Good Job.. Thanks for sharing

[@dANCOIMAGE]

Excellent job! I've attempted sliding storage and failed in strength. I will try this. What is the threaded pop rivet you used to secure the bed braketing system?

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Thank you. There is a product called Rivnut that does the threaded pop rivets. They have a crimping tool for it as well.

[@기봉이-i5b]

Nice!! good job!!

[@tims.9153]

Outstanding! I'm learning welding as well (so far only oxy acetylene but it's not the right tool for something like this), and would love some information from you. Would you share which welder you used, and what you think of it?

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Hi Tim. I’m using a GAR Ac/Dc welder that I inherited from my father. I’m still getting to grips with all the ins and outs of it but it suits me needs perfectly for now.

[@pieterkruger4134]

Uiteindlelik ‘n voorbeeld van een wat maklik is om te maak. So bly ek het dit gesien. Waste mm square tubing and angle iron het jy gebruik? Het jy die bearings by Midas gekry?

[@ren4x401]

Great job man

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Thanks man 👌🏽

[@tmjoutdoors9486]

Good work !!

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Thanks Tim!

[@moondog573]

great looking sliders, what are those boxes?

[@roedolffsaayman7012]

It's called Ammunition box's

[@frankrider5869]

Awesome design! What is the name of the mounting bolts that worked like pop rivets?

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Frank Rider please see top pinned comment 😉

[@therandomgamer8668]

Where did u buy the square tubing

[@Mike-fh9tl]

Hey man could you tell me how much the build costed ?? As well as. Can you please give info on the size of the bearing used ?? And the plastic boxes

[@AlbertvWyk]

Loving it!!

[@nathanstokes3931]

Nice job. Who makes the containers that were used.

[@mikethynne8631]

Frontrunner WOlf boxes

[@kenknutson1938]

Do you have source links for the threaded inserts and the boxes you put in the trays at the end. Those are sweet. Nice build all around. Did you incorporate a stop so the trays don't fall out or go past the optimal point.

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Hi Ken. I"ll post a link below to a tool for the threaded inserts. As for the boxes, you should be able to find it at any outdoor/camping store. I'm not sure if you will find these exact ones world wide, but you should be able to find something that will suite your needs. I did not add a stop to the drawers as you pull them out, I found that I never pull them out all the way as is. But it is very possible just to add a tab on the back of the drawer underneath that should prevent it from coming out all the way. Thanx for the comment and glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

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[@jmahtab]

Is there anything to stop the slides from being pulled too far out?

[@Crozbyguy-rg1iu]

Very useful.

[@jayryan7473]

Well done. I wouldn't use rivet nuts for something designed to carry that much weight. I think it would have taken less time to just weld. Still, nice tutorial.

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Hi Jay. Thanks very for the feedback. I found that there is now force on the rivnuts where the are inserted as the really just keep it from sliding forwards and backwards. No force pulling up on them. The reason for them was purely for me to be able to remove the whole frame easily when I need the space.

[@HansumRob100]

Cool stuff brooo...need to do this for mine too.. its reaching for it thats ticking away at me...

[@werner1273]

What size bolts and nuts did you use? M10?

[@Unknown-485]

How much would cost me for u to build me one ? Love the design?

[@mikethynne8631]

How much does the frame weigh, looking for something like this but am getting limited by weight currently.

[@chrisbrits3545]

Looks good! Where did you get those threaded rivnuts from? I'm also in SA, looking for those rivnuts that you don't need a special tool to insert

[@werner1273]

I got very nice rivnuts from Front Runner Racks in Kyalami and they also have a self made tool rivnut that isn't very expensive.

[@quentinsherratt7969]

Goeie werk ou maat🎯💯

[@flyingjoed]

"Thank yooo!" 🤣🤣

[@Randhart]

lekker laaie my ou!

[@thewoodenfactor9941]

Ag dankie man! Hulle loop nog mooi.

[@johansteenkamp666]

Lekker man. 👍