Don't Make This Mistake With Your DIY Bed Slide!

[@HAXMAN]

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[@josephpeck]

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[@HAXMAN]

@@josephpeck no

[@josephpeck]

@@HAXMAN ok

[@josephpeck]

@@HAXMAN do you have any solar power stations

[@HAXMAN]

@@josephpeck I have a few small ones.

[@Casmige]

It’s nice to see a young lady helping her grand-father out on fixing his truck.

[@HAXMAN]

😂

[@simpletruth9977]

Lmao 🤣

[@herdbarus-gunning6501]

He is younger than the beard makes him look.

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

That’s dad…. Not grandpa!!! Now that’s hilarious!!

[@babyg6934]

Hahaha this cracked me up 😆😂

[@kenwestbrook7882]

I love the magnet joke. My son-in-law actually went to the hardware store to get an aluminum magnet. He hates when I bring it up.

[@HAXMAN]

😂

[@DFPercush]

Technically if you move the magnet fast enough you can kind of sweep non magnetic metals with it. Like permanent magnet braking, eddy currents etc. I always wanted to try putting a magnet on a drill or something, but I'd rather not have such a mess to clean up in the first place if I can help it. :P

[@faithduncan1625]

Adam, thank you for being a man other people should emulate! Thank you for your humor and thank you for your videos. Love watching your girls with you, I loved my Daddy like they love you!

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you so much. I’m not sure I live up to that but I appreciate the kind words.

[@ar007r]

thank you

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Sounds like more of a tailgate issue to me, Adam. Nothing should make that tailgate open!

[@HAXMAN]

I definitely don't trust it Ed. I haven't been able to force it open since the incident though. Every time I put long lumber across it I worry.

[@fwaynedavis]

correct they use the same latches as a passenger door. no way it just opened by pressure. Ford has a problem with the key-fob that makes remote opening by accident quite easy. I had a beautiful scratch on my week old truck because this happened inside my closed garage one time.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

@@HAXMAN could it have been operator error?!?? 😳🤣

[@HAXMAN]

@@MyClutteredGarage I wouldn’t doubt it. 😂

[@wyleone]

Ford has a recall on the F-150 electric latch releases, causing the tailgate to pop open while driving. I know this because my 20 F-150 has it. The problem is, Ford made it so my tailgate won't open while the truck is running... PITA! I know yours is a F-250 but I'm sure it's probably the same parts...

[@CB-sr8ee]

I think this looks like a nice secure upgrade! Your work has the stamp of approval from a faceless stranger on KZbin!

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! 😂

[@darla123]

Good upgrades! Hope it stay secure now. And I watched the other video where you saved your sister! You can tell your daughter has been hanging around her dad!

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! 😄

[@elsiegundo7266]

You have to set that magnet out in the sun for at least two hours so it can charge. Yw. Great video mark.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks for the tip! 😂

[@brendabenfield5682]

I watched it! Sometimes, things we don't expect to happen, happen.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks. True

[@brothernorb8586]

Not only did I watch you build it, I saw the incident. When I was a kid my dad had an old rusty beach van and one windy day he lost the whole roof on the freeway. After riding to school the next day sitting on the tops of the seats waving to our friends, we helped him weld some sheet metal to the top. Not pretty but pretty effective. Ah, thems were the days when we only had 5 channels, cartoons only Saturday morning and pong for video games.

[@HAXMAN]

Holy cow I bet that was a shock! 😂

[@aftermidnight4867]

Most likely who ever shut the tailgate thought it latched but it really didn’t. It happens, a pretty common issue with tailgates. Glad you fixed the slide so it’s secure where it can’t slide out unexpectedly- causing someone to get hurt. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@garagehobbies]

This is almost certainly the case. Tailgates are quite solid for holding payload much more than what he had in there.

[@thelegendofrobb]

I'll admit that the magnet joke actually got me and I legit laughed way harder than I should have. Nicely done, sir.

[@mitchh931]

Bro, your whole family has as good of a sense of humor as you do! I hope my daughter grows up to have as much fun building stuff with me.

[@rolandgdean]

It seems your daughter inherited your sense of humor...she's fun. Great fix and upgraded to an awesome mod.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@MAGAMAN]

You are hilarious and you have a great relationship with your daughters. For the aluminum, you need a special kind of magnet. I think they call it a shop vac.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! 😂

[@15halerobert]

Maybe you could use a locking bar that fits across the width of your truck. A bit of a pain in the neck but it would prevent the slides locked or not from sliding

[@HAXMAN]

Yes. I’m still a little paranoid.

[@looweeg4229]

On a more serious note, It's a great idea and quite simple. The aluminum angles are a great addition for the platform. I'm just not sure if wood is gonna cut it for the inside part of the truck. Maybe adding a thin steel plate on the outside of the box and using nut and bolt to hold it? Just to avoid the wood spliting. The angular moment on those slides is very high for wood. I'm also not a fan of short wood screws for the platform in general. nothing like nut and bolt. The head of the screw was an issue so counter sunk head would have been great. Maybe some barrel bolts (aka sex bolts, yes its their name here) would be low profile enough to tighten it all together. But hey you are a grown man. Juste shoving ideas without thinking too much here. Take care!

[@looweeg4229]

Congrats on how you raise your daughter. Nothing better than a strong (kinda 🤣), independant amd smart woman. Good values. Keep up the good work.

[@SunsetAcresFarm]

I remember that video! So crazy. Could've been so much worst. Good thing y'all caught it in time! Great videos as always bro.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@neilmcalester]

You can make your own slides out of square steel tubing and skateboard wheel bearings, really strong and pretty cheap. You need a separate locking mechanism but that’s not hard to make.

[@jonz01]

Accuride makes 600# full extension slides, model 9308E, which look alot like those but are properly rated where the knock-offs are not. I speak from 15 years experience in the hardware industry. During my time I also fixed another problem you had. I designed a low profile pan head screw for clearance issues lol.

[@PorkRoll_F3]

The humor in these videos is underrated

[@plagosus]

I wanted to say, you only need some kind of a stopper or brake to lock it in place when the drawers are in, but you did it in the end. Looks very secure now. Great work!

[@woodturner1954]

When I have a load on my slides I put a ratchet strap from the bottom corner bed tie down (Dodge Ram came with 4 tie downs, 1 one each corner, the Chevy had them too) across the back of the load to the other corner tie down. I only have a 6ft bed so regularly allow the slide to slide out to the end of the tailgate for 8 to 10 foot boards or plywood and again crisscross 2 ratchet straps from corner tie downs. Used the same slide in 2 different truck, never lost anything in over 25 years. If the load seems shifty put another strap on it. They are cheap insurance.

[@janetbirmingham8887]

I remember that video we and I mean me n the hubby love that your putting videos back on the tube

[@PatrickGunderson]

5:29 that banter between you two is cute AF

[@georgelittrell495]

What a great build my friend you’ve done an awesome job and honestly, the commentary and interaction between you and your family is so wholesome it’s easy to see you are a great father. Thanks for the truck build out. I am going to try build it exactly like you did so it will hopefully go quicker for me And don’t worry, we’ve all had shit fly out of the back of our trucks or off of the tops of our vans Oh yeah, you know it. I had an E350 van and going down the tollway in Central Florida, here. Somehow the wind just caught a hold of my shit on top of my van which was strapped to some ladder racks. See back, then I hadn’t gotten a rolling or regular miter stand for my miter saw, and it used to use sawhorses with top plank for setting the miter saw on which I usually made out of some hefty material and was a decent length probably 6 to 8 feet I believe this monstrosity got too much wind friction and it literally caused all three of my ladder racks which were mounted and fastened tightly to the channel around the top of the van and was under such crazy force I guess that it bent in shredded my vans roof. The ladder racks were unusable, but the wooden wall plate was completely fine, of course Honestly, one of the craziest and funniest sites to this day was seeing that 50 pounds solid plank board 2 x 12 flying through the air like a kite somehow it was catching serious air I mean probably 40 feet in the air and coming down in a really unpredictable zigzag pattern, and it just reminded me flying Kate as a kid and them getting ripped off and flown away😂 Hope to see more future builds and improvements on the system as time goes on thank you

[@Jay_the_Caffeinator]

Awesomesauce video!!! Adam, your comedy kills me. 😂😂 Glad to see you didn't need to head to the store to take care of those pesky pan head screws. I always have my daughter and myself wear leather gloves when working with wood. I'm too old to deal with slivers anymore. Nice job with using the aluminum angle stock. I don't get it. My magnet picks all of that waste up??? [Scratches head] 😅 As for that eye bolt, it's like installing a cotter pin. Always safer than sorry again!!! I'm glad to see you all ok, BTW.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks Jason!

[@adamnickel]

I built a drawer like this today. I used t nuts and Allen bolts to secure the slides to the frame and drawer. Seems to be stronger than screws.

[@jimthompson9992]

Golly Gee Bob Howdy Haxmeister! I'm going to go out on a short limb and say the Good Lord must have been if not ridding with you at least watching out with His other eye! Now.... about Miss Riley's guns....dayum that girls got some guns! Now back to the build.... excellent repair! Nice job! If it comes out now....just keep driving....pay no attention to what's going on back there! As always, thanks for sharing this and showing how it's done! And polite applause to your excellent camera person....well done! Take care, BE SAFE and may God continue to bless you! 🇺🇸

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks so much Jim! It was an absolute miracle nobody got hurt. Same to you!

[@jjj32801]

No sugarcoating real life. I love it.

[@patsyettleman6998]

I watched that video Haxman, I watch them all... love them

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you

[@godlovinpaperclip]

I absolutely love your videos and you have an amazing family. god bless

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you so much!

[@christinehall238]

Strong work! Good Luck with that aluminum magnet! 😂🤣

[@HAXMAN]

😄

[@chrisdimenichi134]

Great Video! Have you ever tried using the slides on the bottom of a slide out shelf? Thinking it might be easier to align and less structure to build for mounting the ball bearing portion of the slide to. Curious?

[@DoubleA3463]

I saw the video when it popped the tailgate, and the most shocking thing to me was that as sturdy as it is, the frame of the slides is made of wood. You may have built it on a video before I discovered the knowledgeable comedy provided by the Hax fam. Great content bud.

[@DoubleA3463]

Just saw the end and in fact you did have a video on it.

[@oafkad]

Damn dude. Incredible construction that it didnt come completely apart. I'd be spooked but still secretly proud of my work.

[@HAXMAN]

😂

[@renaissancebuildingcompany1156]

After watching the video of you originally making this I was thinking “maybe I should just build my own instead of buying one” and hearing “we almost killed someone” made me change my mind. Thanks! 😂

[@HAXMAN]

Hey, nobody died. I see that a a win. 😂

[@beeamazzzinghives]

I see there are some other comments about the auto tailgate release. I had that happen a couple times while driving on my 2019 F350 while the key was in my pocket. Ford had a recall for that issue but not really sure what they did to correct it or even if they did. I went out to the driveway once since to find the tailgate open. I "ALWAYS" now drive with the key setting in the cut holder to be safe. I carry spare tires for my car trailer and other very heavy items in the bed and like you said, "I almost killed someone". Don't take that chance. I was lucky and so were you. I think you had it open by mistake as well!

[@tammythompson7102]

My husband and I are rolling on the floor with your freeze dried water demo.😂😂😂😂

[@alextheman5668]

I watched it Haxman...I watch them all 😁🤞

[@threeriversforge1997]

Wearing an insulated stocking cap, on top of all that insulating har, in the hot FLA sun? Girl's insane!!! I got the thought that the bumps in the road actually allow the locking mechanism jump up and down, skipping over the locking latch. Can't say for sure, but it seems reasonable. A lot of padlocks can actually be opened by shimmying them with a wiggler, so the same principal should apply to your slide locks. Of course, that still doesn't explain how it built up enough power to pop the tailgate. I've never seen that happen before, but it was effectively the world's largest slide hammer, so I guess it could pop a tailgate latch.

[@HAXMAN]

She said her hair was dirty. 😂

[@BellyRoar]

I think you need to be using Robertson screws. Less likely to strip and easier for your daughters helping. Love the content keep it coming :) I should have built one of these for my Tundra instead of buying a Decked box... oops nvm I just saw you raving about "square" drives on the making of this video lol

[@HAXMAN]

Robertson screws for the win! 😄

[@target844]

Or teach her how to apply pressure with two hands on the tool. Use the other hand and press on the back of the driver directly in line with the screw. It is a lot harder to keep it lined up and apply pressure from the grip if the driver is in an awkward position or just not strong enough. You need to both press down and counter the torque from having the hand of center if you press on the handle It is Torx not Robertson that should be used.

[@jlathem56]

Isn't it amazing how much extra work we do to keep from doing something we don't want to do like a trip to town! I have been so guilty of that myself. Oh and the magnet, I think you should probably just need to change the magnetic fluid.

[@cherylfenoglio7826]

Watch your videos till the end because you almost always have a surprise ending. Love your channels.

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you.

[@66bigbuds]

We got a couple of the steel industrial slide out tool boxes that the utility companies are using. We were doing some work on one of their auto shops. They were just putting them out for junk. Nothing wrong with them. Cleaned lubed installed.

[@MikeThaKnight]

I have an idea of what may have happened, Im a Ford tech and many of the F150's and Super Duty's have a recall for the tailgate opening on its own. May have been what happened, letting the drawers fly open once they had the extra room if they didn't fully lock. If you haven't already had the recalls done by now, maybe give your local dealer a shout 🤙

[@stuartd9741]

Well that could've been akward. But it wasn't. Good job on the repair /update . Wood is great for cabinets and storing stuff but really needs reinforcement if holding some weight as it will flex. Ideally like angle iron or flat steel bar to introduce some rigidity to the cabinet tray.. .. I guess, the wood flexed a bit as you were traveling, bounced with all the weight on it and freed off the catches.. Now with the aluminium angle iron there'll be some stiffness that'll hopefully stop the slider locks from freeing themselves .. Can You deadbolt the rear tailgate? Like lock the tailgate with the key so when the doors are open the tailgate stays locked? .. Oh btw awesome Job camouflaging the water tank in previous episode...👍 Did you switch on the magnet broom, perhaps why it's not working....😆.

[@joseregalado2191]

Man, you do fun videos! Thank you for the tutorial

[@kenmccrady1228]

I remember that video. I-95 ain’t a joke, especially if you lost that single piece of equipment!! I can’t believe those sanding belts failed. Apparently, they’re made in CHI-NA! She cannot be a unicorn 🦄. But she can be a screw ball. 😂😂😂 She’s awesome to be helping, though! ❤ That’s a pretty cool system you have there, though. I’m surprised that you didn’t feel the weight difference when it slid out the back. I’m really glad for you and your family that nothing happened. There’s a one-legged snake wrangler out there that’s blessed. 😂 😉 Please be careful out there. I like your videos. We seem to have the same sense of humor and accents. I like doing my Scottish accent and my Carl from Slingblade voice. 😂

[@HAXMAN]

She's definitely a screw ball. 😂 Thanks!

[@oodoodoopoopoo]

You have a smart and lovely unicorn. You should be proud. ✌️

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you!

[@harpintn]

I have been there with the sanding belts. Little to no wear, but the glue joint fails.

[@Egladdy]

The attachment point of the stump bucket probably opened the left latch, then the bouncing weight caused the right side to flex and unlatch

[@HAXMAN]

Maybe. I hadn't thought of that.

[@Aaronjc7]

@HAXMAN , Ford has had a recall on some years of f150, f250 and f350 for the tailgate opening by itself. If you havent already, you might want to check if your truck is included in the recall and get the stealership to fix it.

[@Trickson]

Thinking of starting my own KZbin channel after recently purchasing a 9 acre “homestead” that needs some fixing up in South Carolina. Watched tons of your videos on preparing your home/land from the garden setup, to sprinklers, and other self sufficiency items. Do you have any tips for me to get started making my own content or lessons learned? Thanks for making great content that is educational and funny to watch. Cheers.

[@HAXMAN]

You should! I would recommend checking out the channels Video Creators, Film Booth, and Creator Booth. Those are all very helpful. I’ve worked with Tim Schmoyer from Video creators several times over the years. There is definitely more to it than just filming and uploading. If you know the tricks you’ll grow much faster. Good luck with the land and channel!

[@HyRkt]

Nice Fix!

[@brothernorb8586]

😆 nice circle back with the magnet. That's fine comedy!

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks 😆

[@peterrayden8357]

You should turn the magnet sweep off and back on. Maybe it needs a reboot...?

[@lornadoone65]

The hubs and I did indeed watch that video! Scary stuff!!😮

[@L00kng4hope]

Watched the banter between you and Riley twice! 😂😂

[@HAXMAN]

😄 Thanks!

[@godsblade300S]

👍🤔 Always informative, but I must admit Brother I tune in more often for the laughs 😂 God Bless us All ⚔️🇺🇸🙏✝️

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you!

[@scottminshall6420]

You have the wrong magnet, you need the aluminum/brass magnet! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Good up grade, I think that should hold out a bit longer.

[@JT-ir6vw]

Mind sending me a link to that Aluminum magnet? I wasn't really sure what planet I needed to travel to to find one, so figured I'd ask you. Thanks!

[@hammer9390]

Great upgrade. You t want to add a length of paracord to the eye bolts for when you have the slide unlocked. You may have done so already and I missed it.

[@HAXMAN]

I definitely will. Thanks!

[@martinmiller7623]

Oooo the humanity 😂

[@usnrecon82]

thanks great video watched both... what drawer slides are those can you share a link you said the same ones you used last time were the best you saw

[@bigcountryjd]

I was the 1 guy who watched that vid. And thought, I, too have a grandpa truck and love that box idea and should build one myself

[@MoonbeameSmith]

I'd be inclined to add a safety chain to the trucks dropdown door. That way you have a new line of defence against it popping open and creating a yard sale on the inner state

[@omegahunter9]

Ahh yes, magnets don't attract aluminum, but they do produce eddy currents when they move nearby. Now you just need to DIY a high power rotating magnetic vacuum cleaner for non-ferromagnetic metals.

[@HAXMAN]

Maybe the next video. 😄

[@derrickgillikin1]

Haha aluminum magnet. Hilarious. I think they keep those next to the blinker fluid at the Home Depot. 😅

[@zacharywhite8230]

NICE WORK

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@elevatorman7750]

Great video buddy

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks Brian!

[@MKSRedTX]

Call me nobody lol because I watched it. Thanks for being family friendly so I don't have to worry if my kids walk by!

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! Always 😉

[@brandon7219]

lmaoooo "Im a unicorn" gotta love kids!

[@ryanvance5554]

Perhaps some one legged homeless man.. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 had me cracking up

[@HAXMAN]

😂

[@L00kng4hope]

I knew a one legged man comment was coming when he had the boot 😊

[@PatEm10]

10:59 "Don't ask for help. Trow ya back out. BeaMan"

[@krickette5569]

You likely need a more heavy duty magnet! 🤣🤣🤣

[@HAXMAN]

😉

[@ebmarson]

Very nice. Can I ask where you bought the drawer slides/rails?

[@corywest263]

Haxman - Question: (Because I don't know and I want to learn) What was the reason for using wood and not a metal in the original build? Cheaper to use? Easier to work with?

[@HAXMAN]

Cheaper and somewhat easier. Mostly because I don’t know how to weld. I am but a simple cabinet maker. 😂

[@212caboose]

makes me wonder if 80/20 and linear rails would be more appropriate materials to use?

[@dhowting]

Those are some itty bitty screws for something that has slides for a 500 Lb load. I'm wondering if that stump bin bouncing around, even a tiny bit, popped the slides out of the locks and then maybe the tail gate wasn't completely latched...who knows, there could have been a few factors at play Put some tie downs on the top of the sliding platform so you can still strap down what you put into it. Even though it was in the bed of the truck with a cap and closed tail gate it was still an unsecured load....what if you had a roll over or had to slam on your brakes and that thing went through the passenger compartment? It would cut a person in half.

[@timlong7475]

You could use hinge or a bolt lock on the outside.

[@lisasagers1572]

My husband would be devastated if he lost one of his good boots. Lol

[@jabzilla21]

I saw that video! Also I stole your boot...no I'm not giving it back, it's mine now.

[@HAXMAN]

My gift to you. 😂

[@brianschoenrock601]

Required Decked comment: After seeing the damaget I'm grateful I just bit the bullet and bought the Decked drawers and side. It was expensive - but I don't think it would ever fail like that.

[@justindavis7489]

LOLing at the magnet 😂

[@jamestackett3600]

I'm a Unicorn. 6:41 🤣

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

G'Day Adam wow mate what a shoot fight having that slider bust open on you in the middle of a highway. I bet you said a few choice words lol. Well it looks though you have it's number know after some hard work. Hope that works out for you and stay safe to you & your family.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks Rodney!

[@teseract]

6:27 - Moments that will come up when she's in therapy in her 30's. ;)

[@HAXMAN]

😂

[@4xdblack]

I did too watch the last video... And liked AND commented. I don't like what you're insinuating Mr Haxman.

[@HAXMAN]

😄

[@virgil3241]

I watched that video of this build, and the video of the slide coming out. I know I commented on your original video on how I just bought one of these premade for my truck, and installed and moved on due to time and knowledge. Guess what, It never almost killed someone :-) But jokes aside, I wish I had your mechanical talent,.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@virgil3241]

@@HAXMANYou did teach my one thing, the screw and the drill bit size. So thank you for that

[@HAXMAN]

@@virgil3241 Awesome!

[@chris_harshbarger]

I watched it. Am I a nobody? 😅 Loved the video.

[@underourrock]

A block of wood or a well placed locking pin... You need a positive stop that prevents the slides from being able to move even if the slides aren't locked at all. Edit: not sure that top catch is going to hold up to the kind of force that might hit it with the pin in there.... a length of wood that prevents any side action, but can be moved out of the way easily would be a great end stop.

[@chaosplan]

Look for the Ford recall that fixes tailgates that open unexpectedly. Check it out, no joke.

[@jeramypeoples8828]

Can I possibly get the link to the guides you used for top and drawers ???

[@derickwiebe]

Did you forget to plug in your magnet sweep?

[@HAXMAN]

Dang it! I feel like an idiot now.

[@xXSniperXx308]

What slides are you using?

[@sarahmannluker7528]

The slides are rated for 300 lbs, but does the momentum of the truck affect or change the weight you can carry? Especially when braking.

[@HAXMAN]

The slides I used are rated for 500 pounds but momentum of something moving would definitely affect that. The truck moving could add to that I suppose.

[@Hard_7_Iron]

Who knew?…..Riley is a unicorn and dad is a rocket scientist….nice tag team though.

[@HAXMAN]

😄

[@wyflyguy114]

At least you didn’t lose a full size bobcat bucket in the middle of the interstate because you forgot to strap it down. I know a guy that did that once 😮

[@HAXMAN]

Is he in the room with you right now? 😂