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

[Captainleeward]

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?
$130.00. you decide if its a good deal. the box is 12"wx12"hx43"L with 10 drawers. 40 hours labor.

[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.

[Captainleeward]

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

[kbalch]

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.

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…

Ken

[kbalch]

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:

Sheetmetal Toolbox by Captainleeward

tags: toolbox, welding

[Captainleeward]

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

[kbalch]

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

Ken

[Workshopshed]

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

[backyard_cnc]

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

[DIYer]

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

Hahaha. Made me laugh, cap'n.