Project 4 from CGCINC. Category: Custom trailer tool box

[CGCINC]

A friend needed a tool box on his trailer and I chimed in and said we should tuck it in the frame rails.... Well, Many hours later it is complete but what a pain!

It's made out of 11ga. material so it can take some abuse. The bottom inside is lined with a thick rubber conveyor belt material that will hold up to tools and chains being thrown in. I added a locking T handle and a gas strut to hold the door up.
I used a little MIG, a little TIG and a plasma cutter to construct this box.
This was made in two pieces and then bolted together with sealant in between. I had to make it like this so I could slide the main box into the frame rails, if I didn't, the lid and top would have hit the bed before it slide into place.
This was the first tool box I've made so it was a learn as you go experience but in the end it turned out pretty decent.

[CGCINC]

[CGCINC]

**I'll have the installed pictures tomorrow**

[Rambozo]

That's one tough toolbox!

[redbeard]

I like the way you tucked it in there to maximize the volume. Juuust a bit over-engineered. Your workmanship is looking as good as ever!

[everlastsupport]

What did you use for the angle cuts (the grizzly)? Also for the bends. Looks like a lot of work, but one of a kind custom job..

[CGCINC]

Juuust a bit over-engineered.

I have a problem with that....seems I always over think stuff

What did you use for the angle cuts (the grizzly)? Also for the bends. Looks like a lot of work, but one of a kind custom job..

Yeah, I used the Grizzly. It's growing on me.....
The only bends I had were on the top side pieces near the back corners, which were hammered in a vise. I used angle iron for all the box bends.....with Loads of welding! Blah.. I had tried to make the top out of diamond plate and bend the sides but I found out it's near impossible to bend 11ga. without a bender! I heated it, I used the plasma cutter to "score" it half way through...

[zoama]

Is the latch waterproof ?

[redbeard]

I have a problem with that....seems I always over think stuff

At least you get stuff done, my own brain crunching often gets to the point where it interferes with completing the project.

That final installation looks mighty nice. You really should be fabbing full time.