Rubbermaid modifications - step-by-step

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: Well, here are the step-by-step instructions for modifying a #2223 rubbermaid to have sliding plexiglass doors. Let me know if any of the instructions are confusing. : <b>MODIFYING RUBBERMAID STORAGE BOX : No. 2223 - 11 US gal.</b> : <b>1. Cutting opening</b> : •Cut an opening on the side 16 ½" x 6 ½" (this will allow a lip to fasten the wood frame) Bottom of opening to be app. 1" from bottom of box : •Drill holes at each corner of opening to start cuts : •Use jigsaw with fine tooth blade to cut opening : <b>2. Making wood frame sides</b> : •2 1" x 3/8" x 7 ½" wood pieces : •Make a paper template of the box at the vertical cutout and trace on to wood pieces : •Cut and shape wood to fit the box : •Pre-drill small holes and fasten sides to box with 4 ½ #6 wood screws on each piece : <b>3. Making wood frame bottom</b> : •1" x 16 ½" x 5/8" wood piece : •Cut groove on 1" side 1/4" deep and wide enough to accommodate 2 thicknesses of 1/8" glass : •Fasten to bottom of opening with 6 screws (same as for sides). : •Fasten bottom corners of the frame together with 3/4" #6 screws. : •Pre-drill to avoid splitting. Remove this piece to insert sliding panels. ( It is easier to do it this way than to install the sliding panels when first fastening this piece) : <b>4. Door catches</b> are made with plastic pieces notched and drilled as shown in photos to hook onto the pulls : <img width="737" height="325" src="http://image.photoloft.com/opx-bin/OpxFIDISA.dll?src=/PhotoLoft/Asset19/2002/04/06/9245/9245566_0_2089.fpx,0,0,1,1,737,325,FFFFFF"> : More images of the completed enclosure, and close-ups: <a href="http://hyperphoto.photoloft.com/view/Album.asp?s=cano&u=1707858&a=1268730">http://hyperphoto.photoloft.com/view/Album.asp?s=cano&u=1707858&a=1268730</a> : : P.S. I'd be willing to write a more complete step-by-step, with pictures for each step, if enough people are interested. : Cas

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