Tool chest.

Topic: Tool chest. (Read 607 times) previous topic - next topic

Tool chest.

November 10, 2015, 02:55:21 pm

Found this on Amazon, fits perfect (it opens fine if you've got a Joey Bed). I only travel with small tools these days, so this works nice!

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #1 – November 10, 2015, 02:58:49 pm

Now, that's a tool chest worthy of your coach!

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #2 – November 10, 2015, 03:03:34 pm

Quote from: bogeygolfer – November 10, 2015, 02:58:49 pm

Now, that's a tool chest worthy of your coach!

When I un-packed it this morning, my first thought was, "did I measure the specs right?"

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #3 – November 10, 2015, 03:07:29 pm

Brings to mind a Kennedy tool chest I had (stolen with a bunch of tools) years ago. There is/was a guy just north of town here that made that kind of tool chest as a hobby. Nothing but pure quality.

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #4 – November 10, 2015, 03:21:55 pm

Agree, brings back my days at Boeing Vertol in the Phila. area. Still have most of the Starrett Mics etc.

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #5 – November 10, 2015, 03:25:08 pm

My Father's uncle studied under Frank Lloyd Wright and Dad's uncle's widow gave me all the hand made tools her husband made during his apprenticeship. All stolen!

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #6 – November 10, 2015, 03:36:38 pm

Very pretty chest, and a great fit! Looking at photos, I don't see any kind of secondary mechanical retainer on your joey bed. You might consider adding one, since the stock locking mechanism has been known to fail. Especially important as you add more weight to the sliding tray (like tool boxes and tools). My slide has one of these "hood pins" installed on the other corner opposite the stock latch.

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #7 – November 10, 2015, 03:41:06 pm

Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie – November 10, 2015, 03:36:38 pm

Very pretty chest, and a great fit! Looking at photos, I don't see any kind of secondary mechanical retainer on your joey bed. You might consider adding one, since the stock locking mechanism has been known to fail. My slide has one of these "hood pins" installed on the other corner opposite the stock latch.

Not a bad idea, any clue where they are available from?

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #8 – November 10, 2015, 03:45:05 pm

Auto parts stores & Speed shops

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #9 – November 10, 2015, 06:47:30 pm

Harbor Freight

Wood Tool Chest w/ 8 Wood Tool Drawers

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #10 – November 11, 2015, 08:33:05 am

Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie – November 10, 2015, 03:36:38 pm

I don't see any kind of secondary mechanical retainer on your joey bed. You might consider adding one, since the stock locking mechanism has been known to fail.

I drilled a hole through the bed and frame under the latch on the Joey bed.
I installed a longish bolt in the frame facing out through the hole in the bed.
I use a wing nut to fasten the bed to the frame.
hth

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #11 – November 11, 2015, 10:29:03 am

Good suggestions, the first time I slid the Joey out I was reminded of the slide out on the Airstream that broke wide open and barely missed cutting my toes off!

Foretravel Owners' Forum For owners and Fans of Foretravel Motorcoaches September 19, 2025 ...

Tool chest.

November 10, 2015, 02:55:21 pm

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #1 – November 10, 2015, 02:58:49 pm

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #2 – November 10, 2015, 03:03:34 pm

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #3 – November 10, 2015, 03:07:29 pm

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #4 – November 10, 2015, 03:21:55 pm

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #5 – November 10, 2015, 03:25:08 pm

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #6 – November 10, 2015, 03:36:38 pm

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #7 – November 10, 2015, 03:41:06 pm

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #8 – November 10, 2015, 03:45:05 pm

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #9 – November 10, 2015, 06:47:30 pm

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #10 – November 11, 2015, 08:33:05 am

Re: Tool chest.

Reply #11 – November 11, 2015, 10:29:03 am

Affiliate Notice