My HVAC shop expert came over today with the drawers. WOW! They are perfect. He didn't have them spot welded at the corners yet, but nice folded over tops, clean lines, no dents or unnecessary bulges anywhere. Perfect. I will be getting them back after he spotwelds them in the next few days. This is AWESOME.
So anyone following this, remember your local HVAC company. They use metal brakes and cutting, bending, etc tools all the time to make square venting, and lots of really elaborate things. Drawers are no issue to them at all. Pictures are forthcoming in the next several days.
Lumber yard:
a) slow close drawer slides
b) tool box drawer locks
Metal Reclamation or Welding Shop:
a) 1x2 rectangular 19.5 inch (x4) pieces for mounting the slides
b) 2x2 square flat 10 gauge or so ends for the mount above to spot weld them to the pedestal
HVAC company to make two 15" x 18.25" x 3 inch drawers
Once you have that stuff don't mess it up! Now THAT is the challenge! Many things to consider. Shifter clearance if on the floor, Metal valance that surrounds the pedestal on the sides can get in the way, the floor mats, coverings, need to be considered.
All in all, its a challenge and I really like a good challenge. I encourage anyone who wants to learn new things to task themselves a little. I only take credit when it comes out perfect.
