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Title: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: 9775Andrew on February 12, 2011, 10:00:47 PM

Who's made one. was it worth the bother opposed to buying one

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: crackacoldie on February 12, 2011, 10:11:19 PM

I bought mine, but a mate made his for around $100.  The most expense was for the bearings he got from CBC.  Can't get any pics for you sorry, we are currently at opposie ends of the country.

 :cheers: Cracka

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: theflyingbadger on February 12, 2011, 10:14:37 PM

i've made one..

quite simple

1. plywood floor in the boot, bolted to the child seat anchor points
2. slides from devonannie on ebay
3. plywood base between the 2 slides for the engel to sit on


piece of cake. i'll take some pics if you like when i get a chance

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: 9775Andrew on February 12, 2011, 10:24:11 PM

that would be great

cheers

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: jclures on February 12, 2011, 10:35:05 PM

I have a few photos as well it is any help.
http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/Nissan%20rear%20draws/

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: Stone Stomper on February 13, 2011, 07:20:32 AM

Hi Andrew, I also made mine and the rear drawer set, as said the runners are the dearest around $100 although there are full extension heavy duty ones that I would use next time and are cheaper I think.

Christian

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: Symon on February 13, 2011, 07:45:15 AM

I made mine as well with skateboard bearings and some box tube and angle line.  Not as good as a pro job but it works for me.

(http://www.myswag.org/gallery/d/6509-1/IMG_0931.JPG)

(http://www.myswag.org/gallery/d/6513-1/IMG_0933.JPG)

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: Moto Mech on February 13, 2011, 07:59:39 AM

Yep, made mine.Who buys anything when you can make it?
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/NIDOBY/31122008004.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/NIDOBY/31122008006.jpg)
This was in the unfinished stage, I added gas struts to control the drop and of coarse a lick of paint.

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: Mandrake on February 13, 2011, 08:29:09 AM

Me too -

Locking slide bearings were the expensive and awkward bit ..

Cheers

Steve

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: trackaboutlover on February 13, 2011, 09:31:24 AM

not wanting to hijack this thread,but.
has anyone made a drop slide. not a tilt style but a copy of the platinum style.

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: 9775Andrew on February 13, 2011, 12:37:17 PM

thanks for all the replies & pics ........

I have been looking on ebay at the roller assy's and as you say looks a piece of P#$@

Thanks again

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: Redback on February 13, 2011, 02:20:50 PM

Here's the slide I made, used the runners off Ebay, rated to 100kg

(http://www.myswag.org/gallery/d/23834-2/Drawers+020.jpg)

(http://www.myswag.org/gallery/d/23837-2/Drawers+023.jpg)

Baz.

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: Burnsy on February 13, 2011, 02:28:44 PM

Quote from: trackaboutlover on February 13, 2011, 09:31:24 AM

not wanting to hijack this thread,but.
has anyone made a drop slide. not a tilt style but a copy of the platinum style.

Not sure which forum I read it on but there was a guy in the US who made a copy and documented the whole thing with pictures and was hapy to share.  Maybe outer limits, maybe 4wd Action maybe just some random forum I was surfing ;D

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: Manjimike on February 13, 2011, 04:00:36 PM

Try this one
http://forum.ih8mud.com/expedition-builds/305060-drop-down-fridge-slide.html
 :cheers:
Mike

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: Burnsy on February 13, 2011, 04:36:37 PM

That's the one.

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: Fivid on February 13, 2011, 05:45:22 PM

I made ours as i couldn't buy what i wanted off the shelf anywhere.  Used a bunch of 22x8mm and a couple of 50mm bearings and a bit of angle.  Would have cost less than $50 and probably took 3 or 4 hours.  If you are half handy with a welder it will take you less time.
 :cheers:
Dave

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: StevenM on March 14, 2011, 06:02:20 PM

Anyone got any pics on their DIY fridge slide

How they made it

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: Mandrake on March 14, 2011, 06:07:20 PM

Yes ... Google sketchup ...

and pic on page 1 of this thread .

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: Lost Down Under on March 16, 2011, 04:30:11 PM

By looking at most others here, the e-bay bearing tracks seem to be a winner.
I used the same slides off e-bay, slotted them into the alloy frame I made and folded up a stainless carrier for the fridge.

Stainless steel fridge slide all done.

(http://i47.tinypic.com/2nbecye.jpg)

Latching for the fridge slide.

(http://i50.tinypic.com/ea1c7b.jpg)

All together.

(http://i47.tinypic.com/2i06hww.jpg)


(http://i47.tinypic.com/2wmox3c.jpg)

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: StevenM on March 16, 2011, 04:51:42 PM

Nice unit LDU

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: Johnny Trackabout on March 16, 2011, 05:26:35 PM

AWESOME job LDU very professional

Cheers
JT

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: pinko on March 16, 2011, 07:23:00 PM

I made mine from basic right angle light gauge steel fitted into a craftwood surround. The craftwood has two coats of thinned estapol to waterproof it.
The runners and latch are from www.ovesco.com.au and allow the engel to clear the body by 60mm. will support 100kilo.

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: BurnsOil on March 16, 2011, 09:13:34 PM

Nice work LDU

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: D4D on March 16, 2011, 09:15:06 PM

Now that's just showing off  :cup:

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: StevenM on March 17, 2011, 05:18:48 AM

Pinko

thanks for the ovesco link, have been having no joy from drawslides direct.

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: dno on March 17, 2011, 07:47:47 AM

What a great job LDU. Do you get any glair flash's when in bright sun  ?.

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: Lost Down Under on March 17, 2011, 04:02:12 PM

Thanks guys. I was going to make them out of timber, but I still can't work out how to weld the stuff together!

Quote from: dno on March 17, 2011, 07:47:47 AM

What a great job LDU. Do you get any glair flash's when in bright sun  ?.

Always a good idea to put the sunnies on before opening the back doors.

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: shina on March 31, 2011, 09:47:35 AM

Here's my attempt not as flash as LDU's bought the runners of ebay

Title: Re: Fridge slides, who's made one
Post by: Lost Down Under on March 31, 2011, 07:01:10 PM

Quote from: shina on March 31, 2011, 09:47:35 AM

Here's my attempt not as flash as LDU's bought the runners of ebay

Can't agree with you there. I think what you've done is fantastic!
The e-bay runners are the way to go, and with a bit of creative thinking you can build what ever you please.