On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 15:27:14 GMT, "Dave Stadt"
wrote:


"Michael Horowitz" wrote in message
news
You know the rolling mechanics tool chests that provide some work room
on top? you see these in any A&P shop.

I don't need one, so I don't wanna spend much $$$, but if I could
build one for nothing, it would be fun to have.

Anyone built their own rolling tool chest? - Mike

You can't build one for what they cost on sale.

If you go with ball bearing drawer slides they'll cost more than the
chest on sale. OTOH I think I could build one with a better fit and
maybe finish, but It would probably take me two weeks and cost twice
as much as the regular price.

I've done a lot of steel work, welding, fitting, rollers, leveling
bolts... on fixtures for the G-III assembly.

As I've said before, I spend more time building the stuff to build the
stuff than I do building the stuff. At least I'm at a point where I
don't have to spend a lot of money, but many when it comes time to
rebuild that K1A5 IO-540 and install the panel I'm going to have to
sell something.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com