Toolbox Charging Station

[Gunny]

Unlike many in my industry I do not like tying up a drawer in my box with charging stations.  Considering how many different chargers a drawer is just not good use of precious drawer space.  The top of my box however, it is fair game.  Developed this to handle all my charging needs plus room to grow as more are needed.  Made from plywood edge banded with pine.  Fo the face I used roofing tin gluing it down with contact cement.  A nice addition to the shop.  Gets cut off by main power switch each night so no batteries charging when I am not there.  Can't forget it, my overhead light is in the mix so I would see the light on before I close up shop each night.

 

 

 

[Fred W. Hargis Jr]

Nice, but where in the world did you find a power strip that long???? (I live a very sheltered life.)

Edited Saturday at 07:52 PM by Fred W. Hargis Jr

[Wichman3]

Very nice setup. How did you attach the chargers to the base?

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0D3LPHSBF/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=cecda4304df685fa134954818dd0f79b&hsa_cr_id=0&qid=1762026827&sr=1-1-9e67e56a-6f64-441f-a281-df67fc737124&ref_=sbx_s_sparkle_sbtcd_asin_0_title&pd_rd_w=KSujI&content-id=amzn1.sym.9f2b2b9e-47e9-4764-a4dc-2be2f6fca36d%3Aamzn1.sym.9f2b2b9e-47e9-4764-a4dc-2be2f6fca36d&pf_rd_p=9f2b2b9e-47e9-4764-a4dc-2be2f6fca36d&pf_rd_r=357AJ8PXYRJAMY49SK5H&pd_rd_wg=NWqNQ&pd_rd_r=c51a93d4-771f-4086-ba73-cee922c05025&th=1

Edited Saturday at 07:58 PM by Wichman3

[Gunny]

3 minutes ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said:

Nice, but where in the world did you find a power strip that long????

 

Amazon, took me awhile to find one with the most outlets.  Had to remove the original cheap factory fuse / switch with a 30 amp one. 

[Gunny]

1 minute ago, Wichman3 said:

How did you attach the chargers to the base?

 

Most of them had mounting holes in the back.  One I had to take apart and attach brackets to the outside to mount.

[aaronc]

Well done. I'm also interested in that bench light. I have one of similar design on my carving bench but not near as beefy looking and I doubt as bright. 

[Gunny]

I have two, one is an articulated light I got from Amazon.  Has magnifying glass, as seen in picture.   Not shown is a 4 ft LED light on a bracket above my main toolbox that has an arm that extends over my lower box.  Extremely bright.   I'll post a picture next week of that lights base and arm.

[Grandpadave52]

Nicely thought out and put together Gunny. I like the look with the aluminum flashing.  

[lew]

That long electrical plug strip really caught my attention, too!

really awesome setup, Gunny.

[Grandpadave52]

Not quite as long but another source for similar power strips. Go H-F

 

12 Outlet Power Strip

 

 

[Wichman3]

44 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Not quite as long but another source for similar power strips. Go H-F

 

12 Outlet Power Strip

 

 

I've got that one in my kitchen, works great.