How To Build | DIY | Universal Truck Bed Drawers 

Thank you!

Yt channel "Pask Makes" showed this years ago. Could've given credit.

​@@smu1129I did in the video description. He is the one who inspired me to build this.

@@KlassenWoodworks Then I stand corrected and apologize for not reading thoroughly.

Thank you, appreciate that! Hope all goes well for you.

Thank you!

Thank you. Rather then jealousy hope it's more of an encouragement!

God first! Thanks for the comment

Thank you!

That is something I need to take the time and setup properly. I still measure to this day lol

Thank you I appreciate that! They were 7/8" diameter x 5/16" I believe

Thank you. For the track system we used 7/8 diameter bearings along with 1" steel square tubing. Using bolts and spacers to mount the bearings in place. If you'd like to know anything more specific let me know. Good luck on your woodworking journey!

Thank you Ed! Great questions, when I don't do voice over I miss important details. These are 7/8" diameter bearings and I used maple and prefinished birch. God bless you as well, stay safe!

Thank you appreciate that. I would edit this one differently if I were to do it again, it's been a learning process. I believe you are speaking about the kreg jig.

Those are some great ideas. The steel tube did make the drawers very stable though. Withstand any amount of weight placed in there. Thank you!

@@KlassenWoodworks Not to mention the amount of money you save! 1500mm heavy duty runners are almost $600 per pair whereas doing something with the galvanised tubing and bearings is costing $80 a pair. On my setup with 3 long 1500mm drawers, I'm saving like $1000+ lol.

@@taz1012 Yup, exactly that. A bit more work but huge cost difference!

In the US we really don't need to compromise a build and worry about a truck toolbox that weighs 10 lbs too much because we drive trucks that make plenty of power to move it.

If you search pronged tee nuts on amazon they show

Thanks! I predrilled a small pilot and then used a self taping screw with a flat head so it would be flush on the inside. Worked very well!

Use Redgaurd. It’s a shower waterproofing and it’s also used commercially for pools. Paints on red and dries pink. 2-3 good coats and it’s fully waterproof. Then paint whatever exterior grade paint colour you want. Did for mine and haven’t got a drop inside.

@@erickregnier1112 I ended up using flex seal. Knowing full well it probably doesn’t work. But rainy season in Florida currently, and somehow hasn’t let a drop through. I’ll have to remake the box a little bigger at some point, I’ll do it your way next. Thanks

Very nice! Yes, I used some self tappers that had bigger pan head on them that acted like a washer to help grab the plywood.

Thanks! Purchased off Amazon, can't find exact model but here is a link to similar style ones. WINOMO Stainless Steel Practical Paddle Handle Toolbox Lock, Heavy Duty Locking Latch for Trailer Auto Special Vehicle, 1 PC a.co/d/hVrS258

Thank you. Sorry I never responded. Missed it somehow, I honestly did not measure. Installed the lower bearings and then placed the tube on top and installed the upper bearings.

That would be a great addition! A simple lock design could be made to achieve that. This one was customized afterwards and being removable would have helped a lot.

3/4" Ply, total height of the box was around 16" I believe.

Thank you. It took 2 of us to move, rough guess I'd say it weighs around 250lbs.

I do agree. Thought was to hide them on the inside, could have run some screws from the bottom to reinforce.

Thank you, off of Amazon. Search truck bed latch you'll get a few variations.

At the time when I built this, only 60" sets I could find were $600+ a set. I have since made a 2nd drawer box system and used 60" slides from vevor at $200 CAD a set. WAY easier to work with. Only draw back was drawers were 74" deep on 60" slides so not full extension. In a truck bed where the tail gate comes down 20" and then drawers only slide out 60", it's tough to reach the back 1-2'.

@@KlassenWoodworks looks like you built this a couple years back when steel was cheaper. I was shocked at the price of the tubing and hardware. The skateboard bearings are not too bad. But nuts and bolts and steel tube is ridiculous now. Cheapest square tube I could find was -bout 45.00 a piece. What’s even crazier is the price of steel went up but slides went down, lol. I have a short bed truck. 6 foot bed. That last foot is going close to the cab is just going to be empty space. Two 60 inch by 23 in drawers is plenty for me. I’m just so tiered of having stuff crammed behind the seat and just rolling around in the back. Some organization will definitely reduce the headache. Thanks for the video, I think it was done very well, I don’t like it much when people ramble on during the videos. I’m like just get to the point. I noticed some comments about this not being a tutorial. Some folks I guess you have to walk them word for word through every step.

@myfalconry1976 Yeah it's wild. If you have a small local fab shop sometimes they'll sell at way better prices that big box. Sounds good like the slides will be the perfect fit for your setup. Ones I used had locks integrated into the slides. Yeah, everybody learns different that's for sure I'm just like you when it comes to absorbing information. Appreciate the feedback!

@@KlassenWoodworks yeah I got the locking slides

I used 1" tubing. 👍

Not sure how much space the 500lb rails take up but here I lost about 4" total. i also could not get a decent set that would extend that far in Canada that weren't a ludacris price. Believe they were around $450 a set

Yes, they were great. Additional coverage, this box was going out in the construction field. Felt this would help block dirt and debris from making it into the latch system and looked cleaner.

short answer ... possibly (7kg isn't much weight for a large surface area).

Thank you! Believe you are referring to the T nuts. If I am incorrect let me know.

@@KlassenWoodworks Yes, sir. Thank you so much!!

I believe it was 1 1/2" on the outside and 2 1/2" on the middle run

Very nice! Hope it all works out for you!

That would be a nice upgrade!

I’m thinking of using this design for my van! Going to have a go this weekend and was also thinking unistrut. What size box section have you used??? Great video, thank you!!

Great video. Thanks

It was surprisingly heavy but 2 people were apply to load it no problem. in total was a week of evenings.

​@@KlassenWoodworks waw take so long, i know also you take long time to make this video Thank you very much i will try do the same with simple tools i have😂😂😂 What bearing size you use? Looks very strong

@electrolatifSG Hey I think it's possible with just a circ saw and a drill. Believe I used 7/8" diameter x 5/16" wide

@@KlassenWoodworks thats great 👍 i will try do it also☺️

Thank you for the feedback, I'd agree with you on that. It was not my best effort. Specifically to the dimensions I did, I'd make not as tall, overall was 14". I'd aim for 12" to allow for more storage on top. Also better organization within the drawers.

Ok cool. Thanks for responding back, it’s appreciated.

Know this is a year old at this point, but what kind of lock (if you were to install one) would work with this handles? I’ve looked at using truck topper locking handles in my build but the latches you used are a huge step up in how clean the end result looks. Hoping there’s a good solution that uses yours. Many thanks!

@@KlassenWoodworks I am building ones this weekend, mines will be 10" tall 21" wide ( each) almost 45" long, think will be enough space to store things,

I think to criticise the lack of narration is missing the point. Personally speaking I am right into the flow. This video had punch and was mesmerising start to finish. I thought it was fantastic, superb in fact. I think it depends on your level. The snappyness made it compact. I prefer hunting for detail rather than being spoon fed it to the point of overload. Nice one thank you.

Outside diameter of bearing were 7/8" paired with 1" tubing

I have the same question, been putting building my own off until I find a good waterproof paint

Hey, I bought them off Amazon. If you search truck bed latch they will show. Here's a link to a similar model that I purchased a.co/d/6CmiYHP

I used self taping screws, they have a flat head so the inside was flush with the ply.

Thank you. I don't, I spent nearly $1,000 CAD in material. If that is something you'd like to tackle I could make a quick list of materials and email that to you. Let me know.

Hey, so I added a bolt on the inside of the drawer that stuck out of the side towards the middle partition. And then on the middle partition I added a block where the drawer was at max extension. This way the bolt hits the stop block and limits travel, if that makes sense.

@@KlassenWoodworks totally, thanks for taking the time and great work btw

@Olaf Absolutely, apologize for the delay! Thank you!

It was 3/4" steel tube. I don't remember exactly but it was around $800 CAD. If I factor in my time it's close, found used ones on marketplace for around $1500 at the time. But this was for a customer so couldn't say no.

@@KlassenWoodworks Thank you! Was there any flex in the drawers with the 3/4?

@holdenfitz-earle973 No, there was not. Adding some rigid center dividers can help, too.

I want to say it was 5. 3 for the box and 2 for the drawers.

Apologies for the late response. It was around $650 CAD.

Yes, very similar! Made adjustments as necessary. Tagged him in the description!

believe they were around 12-14"

I bought them off Amazon, the exact ones are not available anymore but here's a link to some very similar ones. WINOMO Stainless Steel Practical Paddle Handle Toolbox Lock, Heavy Duty Locking Latch for Trailer Auto Special Vehicle, 1 PC a.co/d/5jA2v2m

Thank you!

I bought them off Amazon. The specific type I bought brings me to one very similiar but with keys. Here's the link, hope that helps! TCH Hardware 2 Pack Stainless Steel Paddle Slam Latch with Lock & Key - Flush Single Point Handle for Door Trailer RV Jeep www.amazon.ca/dp/B07HS2D7T5/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_M86C6SNGF656GSFH6E7D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

@@KlassenWoodworks Thanks

What hardware did you use to install the bearings for the sliders? And was that just tube steel as the slide rail? Thanks

@@averycox4230 Yes, 1" tube steel. I used 3/8" bolts, longer ones in the center but forget the exact lengths. The washers I used had a larger diameter than the bearings so I used 1 washer against the plywood and lock washers to space the bearing out.

@@KlassenWoodworks Cool, thanks

For an RC truck sure haha

​@@KlassenWoodworks hey man I'm serious I'll pay I have a 2002 GMC Yukon

@@evilgamer8444 Where you located? May be a tough item to ship.

New jersey

@evilgamer8444 Only 12 hours away, not too bad. Closest I've been to the east coast is Buffalo.