More space savings... Free storage!

[VanTrekker]

<p style="margin: 0px;" align="center"><img border="0" hspace="0" alt="" align="baseline" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MJOA2LpRNLY/T7AzsykFaeI/AAAAAAAAA1o/lNWfB2eLu0g/s320/New+Sterlite.jpg"><div align="left">&nbsp;</div><p></p><p style="margin: 0px;" align="center">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;" align="center">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;" align="left">These are two drawers, both 17" wide.&nbsp; One is about 7 inches tall, the new one is 10 3/4 inches tall.&nbsp; I had been wasting a lot of space while thinking that a larger shelf would not fit - I'd never investigated it further.&nbsp; The new one fits in so tightly that I had to disassemble it to get it under the bed (and then reassemble it).&nbsp; It couldn't fit better!&nbsp; Another will be added tomorrow.</p><p style="margin: 0px;" align="left">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;" align="left">Notice the "fat guy" bed frame of 2x4s?&nbsp; I was concerned it was not an efficient use of space.&nbsp; Now the space underneath can be utilized better with the taller drawer.&nbsp;&nbsp;It's not just the extra space that helps - it's the extra height&nbsp;of the objects that can go in there.</p><p style="margin: 0px;" align="left">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;" align="left">How much space was reclaimed?&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.658 cubic feet.&nbsp; That's a lot!&nbsp; <img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif"></p><p style="margin: 0px;" align="left">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;" align="left">Did you notice the unpainted 2x4's?&nbsp;&nbsp;They are for&nbsp;an overhang to accommodate the twin mattress.&nbsp; As I continue to lose weight, the twin mattress will be replaced and the overhang boards will go away...</p><p style="margin: 0px;" align="left">&nbsp;</p>

 

[She]

Gee your on a roll there!&nbsp;<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif">&nbsp;Go Brad Go! Looks good.<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif">

 

[Seraphim]

Every little bit helps.

 

[Ricekila]

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Did you notice the unpainted 2x4's?

</P>Paint is only 100 microns thick - lets not get nuts with space savings <IMG src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/rolleyes.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><br>

 

[She]

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Did you notice the unpainted 2x4's?

</p>Paint is only 100 microns thick - lets not get nuts with space savings <img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/rolleyes.gif" align="absMiddle" border="0"><br>

<div>I think Brad means he is going to remove the boards.&nbsp;<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif"></div>

 

[Ricekila]

<P>I know -- it's called sophomoric ironic humor <IMG src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/comp.gif" align=absMiddle border=0></P>

 

[VanTrekker]

<p style="margin: 0px;">I don't know about 100 microns but those ugly painted boards take up a little over three inches...&nbsp; It will be nice to remove them.&nbsp; But for now they allow the luxury of a very comfortable twin mattress.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">As far as the 100 microns goes, that's about the distance to spare btween the new drawer and bedframe... It was a bit** getting it to fit in there...&nbsp; I sure lucked out on the clearance.</p>

 

[She]

Oh No another one?! LOL&nbsp;

 

[Ricekila]

Aluminum 1" X 1 &amp;1/2" X 3/8" straight stock -- cut to length and bolt together <IMG src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><br><br>Or Tig if you can <IMG src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><br>

 

[yesican]

<p style="margin: 0px;">Where do you get aluminum stock?</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Rae</p>

 

[Simran]

<span id="post_message_1273513010"><p style="margin: 0px;">"As far as the 100 microns goes, that's about the distance to spare btween the new drawer and bedframe... It was a bit** getting it to fit in there...&nbsp; I sure lucked out on the clearance."</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px;">This certainly a good lick!!<br></p></span>

 

[VanTrekker]

<p style="margin: 0px;">I put the other one in there now... It's suprising not only how much more space was added but the fact that the space was more useful...</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">How are you doing, Gus?&nbsp; Still working around the same area?</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">V.T.</p>