Milwaukee Packout Mod to rolling tool box 48-22-8426 modification front opening hack

Learn how to Make a access panel in your Milwaukee pack out rolling tote!
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[@ryanmikita]

Awesome solution, Jonathan! I've stared at this box several times pondering how to make a hack like this. Thanks for actually pulling it off. I have two boxes I will be doing this to today:)

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@dylandempsey6103]

This might be the best rolling packout bin solution I've seen yet. Looks like it's still water resistant which is prob good enough for most cases. Very nice

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@FlawlessFairways]

You could trim out more of the wood on inside and make room or put holes to eliminate weight as well

[@matthewsano6006]

It blows my mind that Milwaukee has not released something like this yet. They have a packout cabinet but something with wheels that can support the weight above it is what so many people want.

[@FranksShitBoxCollection]

I was planning on using an old dolly/hand truck, a wall/floor mounting plate and a 2/3 drawer cabinet but it all still costs a lot more than doing something like what was shown in the video.

[@juhanipaloaho]

World needs more people like this bad boy right here.

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Haha thanks!

[@myinman1]

Great modification i would add a strong magnet to the assembly to keep it closed when the lid is open

[@jamesmocharski4803]

I love it. Great solution. Simple, clean look, and waaay more functional. I have seen a couple different mods so far. One guy built a wooden drawer that slides out. Another did some sort of hinge cut like yours, but it was different. Theirs may have been cut lower. However, I think that yours is good, because items are less likely to just come tumbling out the second you unlatch the door. It might be nice to do a small follow up video or addendum to show the dimensions and what you can and can’t fit through the opening and what you like to try to put in there for yourself. I know, we’re all going to have different requirements for ourselves for what would work best and make the most sense to carry in there, but highlighting a few things that can and can’t fit and your preferred items to store in there might help each of us to get a better sense of how such a mod could work for each of us. Overall, great video!

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Really good feedback! Thank you! Yes I want to do a follow-up video and will try to highlight some of those things.

[@jamesmocharski4803]

@@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman Bikingviking11 is the guy who did the drawer mod. It’s a bit more limiting in what you could probably fit in it, but it might work for some. You each had some interesting approaches to addressing stiffening/ supporting the boxes once the cuts were made. I don’t recall him water testing his, or addressing that directly, but interesting to see the similarities and differences. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hafRgIKFrJl2npYsi=b6-ydElWlA0AvK8y

[@robertcobb6434]

This is awesome. Excellent engineering. Thanks for sharing

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@bossmanz28]

I did the same thing on my dewalt toughsystem 2.0. I have a short on my page just showing it. I didnt put a seal or nothing tho. I jus used a flat aluminum bar horizontally to brace the box together instead of a piece of wood. Less intrusive. I used smaller hinges but used 4. Not knocking anything you did. You did a good job. Looks like the dewalt box though i was able to cut lower then the packout though for a bigger opening because of not having that front handle. Everybody needs to do something like this. Its a must

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Yeah I wish I could have cut the opening lower too.

[@Malthanis]

Nice job man. I think I may try this in the future.

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@justinvanburen8259]

Looks awesome, great idea man!!

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@mrneras2]

Great solution. It pains me not being able to use the bottom storage because of Milwaukee's poor design with respect to this box... great idea from Milwaukee on the entire system, but pool planning on the bottom box. Your solution is helpful as I will do the same.

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Thanks for the comment! Yes I agree.

[@michaelthompson7570]

Very clever,,,you need to be on some rd team…..

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Haha thanks

[@donniestoolthoughts9209]

Thx for the video! If you’re not leaving it in the bed of truck, who cares about water proof..

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Yeah true...

[@deniszaytsev7480]

Молодец,хорошо придумал!!!👍🔥

[@user-mh4cu8vt1d]

Great job. Have a couple questions before I do it. Why use the 1x inside and not just spray foam? Is it for more stability? Then the stability wood inside, did you try other dimensions and find a 1x4 is the best? Thanks for the hard work on it.

[@Caymen43]

I now have a solution for that worthless rolling box thats too cumbersome to use. Milwaukee take note. Thanks for the idea.

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

You're welcome! Glad I could help the Milwaukee pack out community

[@l-_-sage-_-l]

You’re amazing

[@ometofu]

Love the engineering but kind of brutal ‘ dirty mod. LOL

[@nickwilson9126]

This is amazing!

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@leansypadron8591]

I dont know why milwakee wont make a front drawer rolling tote , i hate that i have to take all of the top boxes off to acces the bottom one

[@avilesjuan180]

The Milwaukee, pack out, savior😂

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Hahaha 🤣

[@jasonsaenz2367]

Does the cabinet not fit on the rolling cart?

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

👏 Nice.

[@youngknowledge6393]

I dont see any weather strip on sides. Which would make it not water proof at all. Rain may or may not enter but moisture wil get in there and rust tools.

[@ranceshepstone]

Thanks for showing us this. I'm about to attempt this on my toolbox. Any tips for getting the hinges aligned just right? I feel like that's where I would mess this up.

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Thanks for the question! Hard to describe over text. Best suggestion is just to take a level or a straight edge and draw a straight line across so that the hinges are on the same plain. Other than that I pretty much just eyeball them and seem to work out pretty good.

[@WoodWorkerWannabe]

Thanks! I've been looking for a tutorial. You didn't mention how you cut the opening (sides and bottom of the door). You did mention using the oscillating tool to shave off the top of the door. Did you use the oscillating tool for the door sides and bottom?

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Thanks for the question! I cut the door out with a circular saw. Put a new framing blade on it and you'll be fine.

[@marywel7615]

They need to sell the 1000's of bottom rolling big boxes that are out in stores b4 they'll release a rolling drawer unit. That's my best guess. I need a set of the removable wheels so I can try a 3d print mod for a set of drawers to roll without buying the $99 dolley.

[@M30263]

So when you use the front access the sides shouldn’t be flimsy with another box above. 🤷‍♂️. I think I’d rather use a small piece of aluminum stock to act as a spreader. Anyway, thanks for the video. 👍

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Yeah other people have recommended some aluminum or all thread or something like that. If I had to do it over again I probably would do it that way with a small piece of metal.

[@davidfuerte2234]

This has to be the most hill billy jackleg shiiii ive seen in recent years , they make one with that function

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

They make one that opens on the front and has the wheels attached so you can roll it around? Can you send me a link?

[@matiassandoval1650]

Sacrilegio lo que iso😢

[@keithchristiansen8542]

Cool idea, sloppy job lol

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

Got any suggestions to make it not be sloppy?

[@user-mh4cu8vt1d]

Great job. Have a couple questions before I do it. Why use the 1x inside and not just spray foam? Is it for more stability? Then the stability wood inside, did you try other dimensions and find a 1x4 is the best? Thanks for the hard work on it.

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

I used to vertical 1x so that I could have something to mount the weather stripping too. The vertical 1x was not for stability purposes I use the horizontal 1x4 for stability issues. I did not try other dimensions. Probably just a 1x2 would be substantial enough. Hope that helps answer your question!

[@DrCarrico]

To add to your mod, I’m wondering if a piece of extruded aluminum would work better for the cross brace. It would already have the threaded holes and would be lighter than the hardwood, plus have a lower profile. Just a thought in addition to your brilliant idea.

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

I think that would work! Thanks for recommending

[@JonathanSalmonsCraftsman]

@DrCarrico I think that would work! Thanks for recommending