Custom Made sheet meal Tool Box Was it worth the time and effort?

Custom Home Made Tool Box.
This box is made from sheet metal .035, 1/2" square tubing for the frame,1/4 " ply veneer, 10 sets of sliders from e-bay, ten drawer handles from home depot, 3/8 rod with 1/4 " steel base's for the handles. riveted the drawers together, welded the tubing together. used some epoxy for the face boards. 3/4x 3/4 angle for top rail.
The question that begs to be asked is how much did it cost compared to store bought ones?:smash:
$130.00. you decide if its a good deal. the box is 12"wx12"hx43"L with 10 drawers. 40 hours labor.

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As with a lot of homemade tool builds I've seen, I've found that cost comparisons are moot, specially when the final outcome is something as good-looking as this. Not having your skill level, I'd just settle for a store-bought one. If I had even half your skill, I'd build one myself, cost and time be damned.

You know it's true, you should get a award for the best ......... editor too......... along with Ken.:O.:beer2:
but Tks..:O)

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Originally Posted by DIYer

As with a lot of homemade tool builds I've seen, I've found that cost comparisons are moot, specially when the final outcome is something as good-looking as this. Not having your skill level, I'd just settle for a store-bought one. If I had even half your skill, I'd build one myself, cost and time be damned.

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Exactly so. For myself, I've always found that, if I enjoyed the build process and continue to take satisfaction from using the final product, I couldn't care less what I spent.

Heck, when building airplanes, cars, motorcycles, etc., you pretty much have to value your time at $0/hr. or you'll drive yourself crazy. If I can recoup my actual expenses when it comes to selling time, I consider that I've done well, especially in consideration of the many intangibles. Anything extra is a bonus.

My two cents… :hattip:

Ken

Thanks Captainleeward! I've added your Sheetmetal Toolbox to our Toolboxes category, as well as to your builder page: Captainleeward's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

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Now that Ken has added his two cents it all makes sense now....:O):lol:

:D

What do I know?!? Only that I've got the most understanding wife in the world! Ask her - she'll tell you! :rolleyes:

Ken

No question, it's a fantastic chest. Often the store bought ones don't have actual slides and just slot in a hole.

Well sure it is a really nice job but why didn't you make the drawer handles instead of the boring store bought stuff :beer: I mean I'm just sayin!

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Now that Ken has added his two cents it all makes sense now....:O):lol:

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Hahaha. Made me laugh, cap'n.

Captain,
Beautifully finished and useful tool chest. Nice work!
Paul

Oups, I missed this conversation :
I totally agree with what Ken said, that's a nice tool, and if you enjoyed doing it, no question to be asked !
And it's unique !
Thanks Cap'tain
Christophe

Hay thanks you guys for the nice thoughts. I found a lot of folks that did'nt want to make one because of the labor time, but I really enjoyed building the box.It took a lot of time aligning the drawers. :O):hattip:
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