FREEE PLANS!! DIY Truck Drawer Box and Slide-out Tray

[@paulmckenzie4291]

Simple yet effective and it's heartwarming to see someone on this platform generously sharing their ideas and plans to simply help others without asking for anything in return. I will be sending you an email for the plans. You are a gentleman, sir. All the best!

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching

[@Thesaurcery4U2C]

I have seen these done in several different ways, and after seeing your design, I'm glad that I have been procrastinating because this is absolutely perfect for what I need. Somewhere to put all my stuff to cover anything that I might encounter from footing to ridge cap and all things in-between. I already had a couple of little personal things I may do to a drawer or two. This really is some good thought that you put into this system. I keep gaining weight and years, and my days of bed crawling are becoming more and more frustrating. Thank You for sharing this, because I am going to build this one, it's perfect for what I need.

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching and the comments.

[@detacheddad3396]

Great job. You got that truck packed but then again you probably do a little bit of everything which means you have to carry around a little bit of everything

[@ramluma]

Simple, effective, inexpensive, fast build. Excellent. Thank You.

[@studentsofthedream1751]

This is brilliant in it's simplicity. Going to use the idea for a camper slide out kitchen. Thank you!

[@thomrider]

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[@plakor6133]

Your truck setup says impressively good things about your resourcefulness and work quality. Great advertising that promises a quality job in other respects.

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching and the kind words.

[@jimanderson3937]

That top slide is darn good thinking. Love the cutting board slides! We'll done sir.

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching, I really appreciate it

[@maverick7969]

I built a set of these a couple of years ago and used laminate flooring for the sliding. Face up on top of the drawers and face down on the bottom of the slider. Works really well.

[@thomrider]

That’s another good suggestion for a slide

[@mastermetalshredder]

I’ve been watching every carpentry and building related video I could find and just now came across your channel, and I’m really glad I did. I also saw your battery mount video, great idea! You’ve given me some great things to go off of for my projects. Thanks for posting!

[@thomrider]

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[@chuckharris2967]

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[@filamphibian2980]

So many great ideas that you covered in this build. I really like it. Thanks for showing us.

[@thomrider]

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[@madhag975]

Great video. Loved the simple and effective design, and thanks for sending the drawings.

[@thomrider]

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[@larrymoore5886]

Nice simple, inexpensive organizer. Thanks

[@ecospider5]

The top sliding tray is a fantastic addition. Thanks for the video.

[@thomrider]

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[@kennymaxwell5901]

@@thomrider can you send me those?

[@oleguy5705]

Interesting setup. Looks simple but effective. Will be subscribing for this plan as well as others. thanks

[@michaelnichols7669]

Love the drawer dividers. Great build

[@thomrider]

Thank you

[@robertgullickson8758]

I’ve had a set of those for years. I’m building a new set in the future adding some of your portion ideas. Thank you for the video

[@thomrider]

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[@jjiggly9571]

Exactly what I'm trying to do. Thanks for the video.

[@kennethhedden1846]

Putting leds inside tomorrow,only had them since day 1 and still have not installed. Really could go without but it would look cool. Put the easy drop gate thingy on there that I've had in my toolbox for 3 years. Dodge made some heavy gates in 2003. And then I am starting on my 6×12 cargo trailor lil rolling shop and chill spot in the summer. Genorator and AC!!!!

[@thomrider]

Sounds like your gonna have one nice setup.

[@AlexandMaggie07]

That tray slide is a very handy addition. Great vid!

[@thomrider]

Thank you

[@pamelaschlitz1011]

thank you so much good sir!!! such a wonderful video and exactly what I needed. so helpful

[@DergEnterprises]

My favorite version thus far

[@jeffhesse8415]

Now that's down right handy! That'll make loading and unloading so much easier.

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@verdw6587]

Nice job. Good to see it loaded out and working 👍👌

[@thomrider]

I use it daily still working well. Thank you for watching

[@seemeknowmore]

Great job and great video. Thanks for sharing

[@thomrider]

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[@recyclespinning9839]

Awesome build, I did something very similar , the only thing that I did different was the top slider. I used those little rolling balls type mechanism. Maybe put a stop of some sort on the slider. I got a new truck now and did side tool boxes with a home made slider. I found out much better than a van to work out of. You dont have to go in and out. Also a small open trailer with a ramp at the end of the job for clean up works better than putting garbage in and out of a van. . Really organization makes job go better and easier 👍

[@thomrider]

You are correct all all points. Thank you for watching.

[@jongyoonoh6721]

Good idea for sliding out panel. Thanks share it.

[@thomrider]

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[@MATTYANDSMOKE]

Smart, efficient setup. Love the sliding/removable trays.adjustable dividers are a gr8 idea when your tools or placement change,.

[@thomrider]

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[@kennethhedden1846]

I built one after starting my own business and losing my worktruck to my old job. 6'5" bed,built it just up to the fiberglass tonnou cover and 5' deep. 50 inches wide it just did fit between the wheel wells. Made two large drawers with doors on the top of the cabinet just in case it gets jammed. Now that I have figured out better ways to use the space I am going to make the very back of each drawer two levels for things I don't use everyday. So much easier to get to everything without crawling in or getting hung up on the arms or supports of the cover. Keeps it nice and neat. Should have done it to my work truck years ago.

[@thomrider]

It sounds like a nice system you had. I keep adding improvements as I notice better ways to improve my efficiency.

[@wtfu812omg]

Thank you for the idea of cutting up those plastic cutting boards I was trying to find a cheap way of making the drive slide out I saw other videos where they had this Bolt bearing tape set up but quite honestly it looked very time-consuming and expensive I know the dollar store has these cutting boards for a buck each can’t beat that

[@thomrider]

Yep cheap and works. That’s a great combo.

[@all_angles8528]

Love the top tray ! Key feature you don’t always see on these

[@thomrider]

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[@schylerjones5722]

Loved the train in the background, I'm jealous you get to be that close! Great video though, now my mind is made up - I'm building yours instead of spending $3,000 on a commercial setup!

[@thomrider]

I use this setup 5 days a week still holding up well.

[@tee4946]

Train? _:__?

[@donfillenworth1721]

I really like the design. Thanks for sharing.

[@thomrider]

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[@RedMistr1]

I love plywood creations! Nice vid and drawers!👍

[@thomrider]

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[@robertmiddour6045]

Simple and effective. Great concept

[@thomrider]

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[@2fast2beat36]

Really nicely done. Well thought out and well constructed 👍

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching and the kind words.

[@bobgereaux9138]

Very nice set up. Thanks for sharing!

[@thomrider]

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[@FranksDIY]

Great job on that. If you were to buy one it would cost a small fortune and still not exactly what you want. This way you save and have it the way you want it . great stuff

[@thomrider]

That’s a great point. Thank you for watching

[@veritasestveritas8646]

Well done. I'm looking at building a similar setup for my Chevy Suburban. You've given me some good ideas.

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching. I’m glad you found some ideas.

[@donaldduke2233]

Great video! Most of the videos I saw were made by people who thought they were making top line furniture. Your design is plain and simple - like me. I'm subscribed and looking forward to these and other plans.

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate the kind words.

[@misterz2719]

Never enough tools and room, going to build one in one of my Van's, to much work no time to geterdn, have to do something, going to wax everything , guess that works slick and water proofs the wood, going to try and make mine 19 inches tall, try and get some of the festool boxes in or take tools out, not sure yet. Thanks for video

[@thomrider]

Yes taller would be better. I am going to paint mine black this summer. Using rustoleum black paint. That’s the best paint I’ve found that stands up to heavy abuse.

[@davidmcmath1948]

Want to upgrade my truck to incorporate your design. Thanks Thom

[@thomrider]

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[@rexdale4life]

Liked and subscribed. Very informative

[@thomrider]

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[@JoseLara-cz3oc]

Great set up

[@thomrider]

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[@juliecrank4207]

Nice job! I like how your personalized it.

[@thomrider]

Julie Crank thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@thomasault445]

I’m sorry I didn’t see the plans but this is exactly what I’ve been looking to do for over 8 months. Where can I find the plans. Love it!

[@thomrider]

Email [e-mail] And ask for the truck plans.

[@stephensuter7242]

Nice work !

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching

[@DTMCreations]

Where may I get the plans? I LOVE this idea! How is it holding up?

[@rayhindle642]

Superb best on you tube! Ray H. ( from England UK.)

[@thomrider]

Thank so much.

[@johnmackinnon8898]

I like the simplicity.

[@ejleos6216]

Best build on youtube

[@thomrider]

Wow! Thank you so much I appreciate it.

[@someguy4476]

I like this set up. 👍

[@thomrider]

Thank you

[@ElShowDelChuy]

Nice job man... I'm definitely making this for my '07 F Ranger.. Keep up the great work.. Cheers..

[@thomrider]

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[@shtukatur-6973]

Грамотный подход к работе. Это мастер с большой буквы. Молодец

[@Uncle_Jesse]

great video!

[@thomrider]

Thank you

[@paulcarpenter4815]

Good job Rusty,

[@thomrider]

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[@showtheride965]

Nice job!!

[@thomrider]

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[@burlmapleleafs]

There's a hint of Harrison Ford in your voice. Good video

[@thomrider]

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[@mikelowther1896]

Best I've seen. Swiss Army Truck Box.

[@thomrider]

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[@MakerySmakery]

This is an awesome build. How much weight can it hold?

[@thomrider]

I have had 1000 pounds in weights on top without issue.

[@DesN4IN]

Nice job Tom!

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching.

[@onetruth9425]

Very nicely done 👍👍👍

[@thomrider]

Thank you so much.

[@mikecoughlin4128]

Very nice design. The only thing I can’t find anyone doing is adding some sort of leg structure that would drop down as the entire cabinet is slid out. First the front legs would drop down and you would lock them, possible with casters, then as you got close to the other end the back legs would start to unfold , then you would lock them down. This would allow you to remove all the tools at once and even roll in a second cabinet loaded with alternate gear (fishing, camping, etc). Any thoughts on a safe way to accomplish that? Thanks!!!

[@thomrider]

My design relies on the tail gate to support the drawer when extended. But I sometimes remove the system completely. When I do I have custom made dollies that I use to move the drawers around on my shop floor. You could also just set them on sawhorses. The drop down legs seem like a good idea. The only issue would be the storage space loss for the drop legs.

[@christopherkouri2317]

Awesome build!!

[@thomrider]

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[@TheKramnilmot]

Nice job , love plans plse

[@thomrider]

Just email [e-mail] and ask for the plans

[@Steven-gv1ke]

I am trying to build one of these, but weight is a fairly big factor in the equation. They will only be holding tow straps, ratchet straps, and a small ratchet/socket kit, jumper cables, gloves, machete, very compact air compressor (5 lbs max), basically fairly lightweight stuff. Do you think 1/2" plywood would work? I plan to use a very high grade construction adhesive and finishing staples (or nails) to construct it.

[@thomrider]

Yes 1/2” would definitely work for more of a light weight box.

[@joe3232323232]

Nice video and build!!!

[@thomrider]

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[@billjohnson7347]

Awesome job. I'll be emailing you for a set of plans!

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching and I’ll keep an eye out for your email.

[@jochenludewig8857]

Thanks for taking the time to produce a great instructional video on the fit-out drawers. You have done a perfect job, simple but very effective. Keeping it simple is what I have been looking for. I am just re-doing a truck very similar to yours and I think your ideas are just what's needed for me. Email on the way for a copy of the plans...hopefully you are still still doing the email back. Thanks again for some great ideas, cheers from me, from Queensland, Australia

[@thomrider]

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[@fensterputzernuernberg]

Beautiful pragmatism .. I have tried vertikal racking in a small van . just dont work . Under floor drawers around 20 to 30 cm are a must have to store Ladders and pretty much all tools etc .. or what ever you use and then use the large floor space for machines etc.. But the real answer is to simply get a high roofed Ford transit or similar,

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching and your insights.

[@MNCasaPro]

Great ideas!

[@thomrider]

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[@SpaceGhost182]

Liked and subscribed. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Want to set up my HVAC work truck this way. Ill be emailing you for a set of plans as well.

[@albertifergan6506]

Very nicely done. Just one question; what type of plastic strip did you use for the sliders ( the white strips) thanks and congrats.

[@thomrider]

The strips can be made from white plastic cutting boards. Just cut them into strips.

[@drexldog]

Great job 👍👍

[@thomrider]

Thank you

[@josedejesusbanales2188]

Great job!. Thank you for sharing this amazing idea. What did you use for the lower drawers sliders?

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching, I used plastic cutting boards sliced into 1/2” strips.

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching, it’s just plastic cutting boards sliced into 1/2” strips.

[@diywithjonandpebbles]

I’m considering using a hyfax runner kit.

[@thomrider]

If you think it will work well. Sounds good to me.

[@rafamanzanares1046]

Me encanto.. esta perfecto.. buen trabajo..

[@thomrider]

rafa manzanares thank you for watching

[@thomrider]

rafa manzanares thank you for watching

[@BellaviaSigns]

Nice Build

[@thomrider]

Thank you

[@doylehoward3846]

I would like the free plans. I'd like to try my hand at building my version of one of these for my work truck.

[@thomrider]

Just email [e-mail]

[@virgilscott3207]

@@thomrider You sent me a copy of your plans a while back but I lost them due to a computer malfunction. I would be grateful if you could send me another copy. Thank you.

[@thomrider]

Just email me at [e-mail]

[@mrbilllollar]

😂 I’ve heard of “butt plugs” but I’ve never heard of “butt screws” (00:47). 😂

[@thomrider]

You never know what I’ll say.

[@wayne1959]

nice work and very job friendly..I hope you increased your insurance on that beauty

[@thomrider]

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[@Franco66]

That's exactly what I was looking for.

[@thomrider]

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[@DROY2004]

Good info, good build!

[@thomrider]

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[@wildwoodtop]

3:14 could you be so kind to slide that in and out one more time LOL

[@thomrider]

I guess I did slide those in and out a few to many times. Some times I tend to ramble. Lol

[@pamelaschlitz1011]

how tall are these drawers? you said 10" would be better, are these drawers taller than that or shorter ?

[@Psilocy-ben]

Great video thanks for sharing. Do you think coating the drawers with polyurethane will negatively affect the sliding motion on the UHMW? I’m doing something similar and I’m debating whether or not to coat the wood.

[@thomrider]

I would think it would help to lessen friction. Poly is just plastic really. If you were to sand it and wax it would probably work really well

[@Psilocy-ben]

BACKYARD WOODSHOP okay great, I’m gonna do it then. I had one person tell me not to because he argues that after a while polyurethane becomes “gummy”, but I just really only see it as being an advantage. Last question, can you sand UHMW down, or will roughing it up cause it to loose the slickness? I have a couple uneven areas where I countersunk holes for the screws and I’m wondering the best way to smooth them down. Any ideas? Thanks for the reply.

[@thomrider]

I would use a hand plane on them and shave them down, it would be a lot faster Or you can use a chisel. Sanding will work if you only have that.

[@Psilocy-ben]

@@thomrider Okay, I will probably just use a flat head screw driver and chisel them away as I don’t have a hand plane. Thanks for all the help

[@brianmillsap6438]

Very nice!

[@thomrider]

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[@richardtorres8109]

You must do alot of drywall and taping

[@thomrider]

I do

[@homemadetools]

Good work, subscribed!

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching and subscribing.

[@alanh2077]

Those are great! Do you have a link for the plans?

[@thomrider]

Just email. [e-mail]. Ask for truck drawer plans

[@Vander_Galien_Handyman]

Awesome video. Been looking for someone who made exactly this! Shooting you an email now :)

[@Turbo8285]

I’d like plans and will retrofit for Suburban... thanks🤙

[@thomrider]

Just email [e-mail] and ask for the plans. Thank you for watching

[@robertfoster1919]

nice! I'd love the plans to use for my photography stands and such! emailing now!

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching

[@mtchbrian]

Very nice. Where in ky are you from?

[@thomrider]

Northern Kentucky close to Cincinnati

[@mtchbrian]

@@thomrider I'm from Shepherdsville just south of Louisville

[@thomrider]

I pass by there once a year when I go fishing at barren river lake.

[@jamesseybels5729]

Great idea!

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching

[@CoolHand24]

So you didn't screw it or bolt it down to your bed, correct?

[@thomrider]

Correct I have a dual liner in my bed which has a rubber mat bottom which doesn’t let things slide. The tailgate holds the drawers weight when open and the other drawers weight keeps the box from wanting to tip up. Hope that helps. This way I can take everything out in about 1/2 hour if I need to haul something large.

[@samuelcontreras1909]

Its a nice job . also sells??

[@thomrider]

Thank you. I don’t mind if you want to sell them. If you have the opportunity, go for it.

[@samuelcontreras1909]

I mean if you make for sell i needs one and i love it

[@mesanders1113]

Do you use helper springs to help handle the weight?

[@thomrider]

No my tailgate hold the drawer weight when open.

[@ethan5526]

hi. I have similar idea for the top board without drawers. do you think your top board can hold 300kg (even more )and move forward and back easily? thanks for reply in advance.

[@thomrider]

Thank you for watching. yes i have had over 1000lbs of weights on the slide out and it slid out pretty well.

[@JoeSmith-im1su]

Where are the plans? Wanting to do a similar movable divider thank you

[@thomrider]

Email [e-mail]

[@mikemittens6492]

Great simple design. I've thought about doing something like this but makes me think I might do better with a van. I just hate vans.!

[@thomrider]

Whatever fits your work flow the best. Good luck and thank you for watching

[@recyclespinning9839]

I sold my van and found out for remodeling work. , side tool boxes on a pick up, combined with a small husky soft tool box , in back seat works better for getting in and out with tools. A small open trailer for picking up, and then dropping off garbage at end of job works best for me. A van ended up being hard to get in and out of.

[@femineity]

You wouldn't happen to be located in the Chicagoland area would jah? I need a GREAT HANDYMAN! I need something similar to this in my bathroom where I have a half-closet (with a door) that was made over the stairs that go down into the basement! It is a half-closet that from my waist down is a box (where the headspace is going down the stairs into the basement is) then open space from my waist up to the ceiling height of my bathroom. Then it goes back approx 5 feet or so, which means, anything I store in the back remains in the abyss until I first, unload all the stuff in front, get a step stool, climb up and crawl back to reach it! And that's just the tip of the iceberg of things I need to do around this place! Having a great handyman to help out with all my projects would be a JOY to have!!!!!

[@thomrider]

I live in the greater Cincinnati area. So I’m about 5 hours away. That’s bit of a drive for me. I’m sure they is someone in your area you can find. Sounds like you have a few projects to tackle. Thank you for watching and good luck with your house.

[@exrhodie1234]

Outstanding job, thank you! How would I get the plans??

[@thomrider]

Thanks Just email [e-mail]