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What are Drifta drawers made of?
12mm plywood
Being made of 12mm plywood, the Drifta drawers are lighter than steel units and, with the drawers removed from the unit housing, it can easily be lifted and placed in the car. The unit is then secured to the threaded holes where the tie-downs were, using the supplied brackets and bolts.
Can I use plywood to make drawers?
This makes plywood an excellent choice for furniture building, including building the drawers which go in many types of furniture: cabinets, dressers, tables, etc. The dimensional stability of plywood means that the sides of the drawer won’t expand in humid weather.
What is the best drawer system for a 4WD?
In general, you have a couple of choices when it comes to building a drawer system for your 4WD. Marine ply is the top of the range; its designed to get wet and not be destroyed, its got great strength and looks top quality. The big downer, is the cost; you’ll pay a fair bit for it
Why build your own 4×4 storage drawers?
You’ll wish you had invested through Build your own 4×4 drawer systems while you’re out there searching through a pile of equipment. 4X4 storage drawers let you organise your gear in various roller drawers so you can quickly find what you need.
Can I build a drawer system for the 4Runner?
If you aren’t the type to sleep in the back of the 4Runner, that’s fine, Solid Wood Worx has a drawer system only plans for the 5th Gen 4Runner as well. The plans include a cut list for all the pieces needed to build the storage box and basic drawers. These plans are offered for 1st, 3rd 4th n 5th Gen 4Runners.
Should 4×4 drawers be horizontal or vertical?
Horizontal layouts in DIY 4×4 drawer systems are popular among those who desire more storage capacity but yet want to leave room in the boot. If you’re going to include a fridge slider or another feature that demands a height ways layout, vertical layouts are recommended.