Mac toolbox refurb

[Ton-up]

I'm starting a refurb of a large Mac rollcab soon and I wonder if anyones used a supplier of the chrome/black or just chrome drawer trim. Looked on ebay and the trim there for car doors, etc, looks a bit cack.
Also what do people use as drawer liners? I have heard of camping mats, but I really want black.
If not, I will have to chase down the local Mac van!
Thanks!

 

[Jim Davey]

Look up non-slip matting, its pretty good, also cheap foam yoga mats from the pound shop can be got cheaply and cut up for drawer liners.

 

[Parm]

Don't forget the pictures, some of us hate reading

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

@Parm
I didn't know you could read. with the pictures, do you want crayons or pencils?

 

[addjunkie]

Aerobic or yoga mats much cheaper than fancy tool box liner. Or

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_o...H0.Xnon+slip+.TRS0&_nkw=non+slip+mat&_sacat=0

There is a guy who sells carbon look draw handle covers, search wrap my box on face book, he also does the pictures etc for roll cabs

 

[Parm]

@Parm
I didn't know you could read. with the pictures, do you want crayons or pencils?

Finger paints only please, crayons and pencils are dangerous

 

[MoreWellie]

I use 3mm ribbed matting similar to this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fine-Ribb...hash=item4af48f478a:m:mocvvnR8IY-Q6SP4FR5yyCw

 

[bigegg]

I like carpet underlay for drawer liners, but i did have a black foam camping sleep mat which would be ok.

 

[Robotstar5]

I thought you'd used the dogs bed the way they're standing there

 

[bigegg]

I thought you'd used the dogs bed the way they're standing there

Dog chews in top drawer.

 

[Parm]

Have you done a risk assessment prior to the issue of finger paints and assessed the need for PPE? lol

Goes with out saying, nitrile gloves, full space suit ans a muzzle so I can't lick my fingers

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Goes with out saying, nitrile gloves, full space suit ans a muzzle so I can't lick my fingers

We do not need to know your week end hobbies.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Drawer liner.
Draper do a nice black non slip mat.
You cut to size, my local Agri Place has it on sale.

 

[Parm]

We do not need to know your week end hobbies.

Weekend hobbies involve lots of other "things" too

 

[Parm]

Ikea do a roll of nonslip drawliner stuff. Its quite good and cheap.

 

[octo0072000]

@Parm
I didn't know you could read. with the pictures, do you want crayons or pencils?

crayons for him pencils could be dangerous for little children

 

[Ton-up]

Thank for the replies. I take it the cheaper liners people mention are the waffle type nonslip stuff?

As the box is a bit of a state, I am thinking of getting it blasted and powdercoated, but as its a 41" wide, 13 drawer roll cab, I will probably paint it 'cause of the cost! Do you think blasting this will warp/ripple it too much?

 

[slim_boy_fat]

....... Do you think blasting this will warp/ripple it too much?

I think I've read that using crushed walnut shells is good for 'gentle' cleaning of stuff

 

[tinman123]

Thank for the replies. I take it the cheaper liners people mention are the waffle type nonslip stuff?

As the box is a bit of a state, I am thinking of getting it blasted and powdercoated, but as its a 41" wide, 13 drawer roll cab, I will probably paint it 'cause of the cost! Do you think blasting this will warp/ripple it too much?

i ordered drawer liner for a roller cabinet i have here just yesterday, i didnt get it yet as they are cutting them to size for me but i went for 1.5mm neoprene rubber, its oil resistant which is important as if its not then it ill swell eventually and its impact resistant to do the job it needs to do in this case.
iirc the sheets are 1035x648 and they cost me about €10+v each. it was about the cheapest option i could come up with that did what it said on the box.

as for the box, sand blasting i dont think ill do it any harm, but i dont know if id powder coat it, its not a tough coating if it gets a smack.
id prime it good and two pack it for imo it id be a far better job if you want to do it right.

 

[brightspark]

I think I've read that using crushed walnut shells is good for 'gentle' cleaning of stuff

crushed nuts aren't very nice it hurts