I was looking at some used Craftsman tool chests and file drawers this weekend and was wondering if there's a reason why I haven't seen more of them re-purposed into Van & RV builds?
They're made of metal, sturdy, lockable, and have heavy duty hardware. Are they also really noisy going down the road?
It seems like you could easily bolt them to the walls/floor, paint them to match an interior, and build them into a bigger plywood cabinet box if needed. I found a bunch re-purposed as kitchen islands...
This island uses Gladiator brand garage cabinets & tool storage from Home Depot. $600 for the cabinet & chest is spendy, but cheaper than having a cabinet shop build you something similar. Or find something used in a similar size/shape.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gladiat...-Cabinet-in-Silver-Tread-GAWG302DRG/205211870
These are $50 locally: "SIZES: 35H X 18W X 23D "
Some of these pedestal filing cabinets are really well made, and look good too. Several of these with a fridge in between and a counter on top and you're all set!
$100 and you've got all the drawers you need:
They're made of metal, sturdy, lockable, and have heavy duty hardware. Are they also really noisy going down the road?
It seems like you could easily bolt them to the walls/floor, paint them to match an interior, and build them into a bigger plywood cabinet box if needed. I found a bunch re-purposed as kitchen islands...
This island uses Gladiator brand garage cabinets & tool storage from Home Depot. $600 for the cabinet & chest is spendy, but cheaper than having a cabinet shop build you something similar. Or find something used in a similar size/shape.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gladiat...-Cabinet-in-Silver-Tread-GAWG302DRG/205211870
These are $50 locally: "SIZES: 35H X 18W X 23D "
Some of these pedestal filing cabinets are really well made, and look good too. Several of these with a fridge in between and a counter on top and you're all set!
$100 and you've got all the drawers you need:
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