[zookernator]

Hello!! Im about to start making a set of rear drawers up for the back of my 1991 WT. Im just wondering what most people out there do to make the structure?? I've seen that alot of people use aluminium to make the frame up, but just wondering if wood would be strong enough?? Thanks lots

[scottysj80]

when i was making mine thats what i had trouble with so i ended up getting a frame mad up, but if u used 12mm ply and joined it all properly it should be strong, iv seen a few mad out off all ply wood and thay seemed fine.

cheers scott

[keechox]

just remember liam, wood expands when wet.
how did u go in tassiechallenge?

[zookernator]

Thanks scotty.. perhaps 12mm will be the go then!!

Keechox.. True true.. this is why they reckon to use marine ply wood.. be worth it hey?? Tassie challenge was bloody awesome!! Didnt compete.. but was still a top weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bazook]

do you have a carpral aluminium near you if so ask for qubelok, its a 25x25 aliminium rhs which you can buy different adaptors like t pieces and L,s and all sorts

[Zook_Fan]

yeah go the marine ply, it is a worth a bit more around $100 a sheet but i believe it is worth it.

[brodiezook]

im not entirely sure wat sort of wood i used but me and my dad made mine this is wat it looks like and everyday driving round i have the subs in there and when i go wheeling i have my spare in there instead so its had a bit of weight in there and its still holding up quite nicely.



brodie

[Chop]

I made mine out of 12mm ply, when i went in the naracoorte competition i just took it out so it didnt get full of water and mud. which was lucky coz i had mud swirling around in the back
No need for rollers/sliders, made them a snug fit and a bit of candle wax on the bottom to help slide


Chop

[scottysj80]

yer marine ply is the go as said, thats what i used on mine its worth the extra in the long run, u will probably use 2 sheets to make a hole set o draws tho.

hers the build up thread of my draws incase u need any idears
http://www.auszookers.com/index.php?nam ... sc&start=0

[zookernator]

Thanks everyone..

[Damo]

Wood is for swedish furniture and boats. It's probably easier to work with but I reckon aluminium would make a better set of drawers.

[ball]

Damo wrote:

Wood is for swedish furniture and boats. It's probably easier to work with but I reckon aluminium would make a better set of drawers.

You forgot fires