As a contractor, I'm constantly on the move and need my tools to follow me to every job site. Complete with easy-access tool storage and the ability to create multiple work spaces, I'm never without my shop on the job.
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Assemble Drawer Box: Before assembly, sand interior side of panels smooth and polyurethane as it will be impossible after. Then, drill pocket holes and assemble sides, center, back and bottom using wood glue and 1-1/4" pocket screws. Then, pre-drill and attach top with wood glue and 1-1/4" wood screws.
Assemble Drawers (QTY 2): Cut 1/4" wide dados 5/16" deep, in each side panel (QTY 4) as shown. Next, pre-drill and install drawer supports using wood glue and 1-1/4" wood screws. Then, assemble both drawers using wood glue and 1-1/4" wood screws. Fill screw holes with wood filler, sand smooth and polyurethane.
Assemble Power Crate: Cut 1-1/4" wide dado, 5/16" deep in the sides and bottom panel as shown. Cut out handles by drilling two 1-1/4" holes and connect using jigsaw. (NOTE: Divider/dado placed to accept RYOBI SuperCharger) Pre-drill and assemble power crate using wood glue and 1-1/4" wood screws. Fill screw holes with wood filler and sand smooth.
Assemble Drawers (QTY 2): Cut out handles by drilling two 1-1/4" holes and connect using jigsaw. Assemble frame using wood glue and 1-1/4" wood screws. Then, glue and nail bottom on using 1-1/4" brad nails.
Drawer Fronts & Handles: With drawers in place, located drawer fronts such that there is an even gap on all sides and attach using wood glue and 1-1/4" brad nails. From inside of the drawer screw through and into the drawer front using 1-1/4" wood screws.
Finish and Install: Apply a bed liner paint or waterproofing finish to the drawer box. Paint or stain and poly the drawers, power crate and dividers as desired. (NOTE: A smooth finish will help drawer function.) Insert dividers, crate and drawers. Place in truck bed and tie down using ratcheting straps or equivalent.