I've had my Hawk for 5 years and for at least 4 of those years I've wanted to change the front dinette floor storage/foot rest cabinet. I've always hated when I had stuff placed on top of it I'd have to move it to open and access the storage area, I also don't like how shallow it is and that it's divided.
About 4 years ago I told myself I'd spend the money if Goose Gear would make me a custom sliding drawer, in hindsight I'm glad they wouldn't, it would have been at least $1000 based off the sizes they sell. I also considered framing one out using 80/20.net but I didn't trust myself that I'd have all the measurements as accurate as I'd like, they do offer help in designing custom products but I figured I'd just make one out of birch plywood.
Not woodworker or mathematician, first try it was too tight of a fit, second try came out pretty good. Currently coating the top and drawer face then I'll install a slam latch and secure tge drawer in place.
The internal height of the drawer is 7" the overall is height of the drawer is a little over 9" which to me makes sitting at the dinette more comfortable. All in I'm around $170.
About 4 years ago I told myself I'd spend the money if Goose Gear would make me a custom sliding drawer, in hindsight I'm glad they wouldn't, it would have been at least $1000 based off the sizes they sell. I also considered framing one out using 80/20.net but I didn't trust myself that I'd have all the measurements as accurate as I'd like, they do offer help in designing custom products but I figured I'd just make one out of birch plywood.
Not woodworker or mathematician, first try it was too tight of a fit, second try came out pretty good. Currently coating the top and drawer face then I'll install a slam latch and secure tge drawer in place.
The internal height of the drawer is 7" the overall is height of the drawer is a little over 9" which to me makes sitting at the dinette more comfortable. All in I'm around $170.
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