Abstract: The apparatus and methods reduce the force needed to open and close a drawer, as well as reduce noise generated by friction slide mechanisms when the drawer is opened and closed. A drawer slide mechanism includes a first elongated track, an elongated rail, and a low friction material. The rail is telescopically received by the track, by which a path of motion is defined for the rail. The rail remains at least partially received by the track along the entire path of motion of the rail. In addition, the low friction material is disposed between the track and the rail such that the low friction material remains at least partially disposed between the track and the rail throughout the entire path of motion.

Abstract: A combination storage cabinet and work bench comprises a rectangular parallelepiped sheet metal cabinet with multiple slidable drawers accessible from the front side of the cabinet, polymeric molded lateral side modules which serve as handles and which include storage shelves for power tools and accessories and a top cover for the cabinet which includes interchangeable multiple work surface elements.

Abstract: A combination storage cabinet and work bench comprises a rectangular parallelepiped sheet metal cabinet with multiple slidable drawers accessible from the front side of the cabinet, polymeric molded lateral side modules which serve as handles and which include storage shelves for power tools and accessories and a top cover for the cabinet which includes interchangeable multiple work surface elements.

Abstract: A portable tool container comprises a molded tub and removable cover with wheels attached to one side of the container on opposite sides of a telescoping handle in a housing that is integrally molded into the container.

Abstract: A bin construction includes a series of vertical, pivotally mounted bins in a frame which include projecting mounting pans from each side of the bin that snap fit into slots of a frame. The bins are interconnected by means of an auxiliary bar which includes detent slots that engage and receive auxiliary pins associated with the sides of the bins to permit simultaneous opening and closing of the bins.

Abstract: A container bin construction comprises the combination of molded plastic bins fitted through frame openings in a molded plastic housing attached to the front side of a sheet metal drawer. The bins are configured to enable their partial removal and cantilevered support by the molded plastic frame or to permit complete removal of the bins through the frame opening. The construction enables manufacture of the drawer for a work chest comprised of the metal drawer in combination with plastic storage bins that are removable from or supported by the drawer.