Here is how I made it:

1. The Drawer Modification: I took a standard deep drawer and cut the back panel halfway down. I installed two hinges and an extra wooden board to create the upper moving layer. Everything is put together using plastic PVC brackets.
2. The Finish: I painted both bottom layers silver so they reflect light better through the clear plastic boxes. I am also planning to add LED strip lighting soon to make it fully illuminated.
3. The Storage Boxes: These are clear plastic boxes from my workplace that get thrown away on a daily basis. I fell in love with them and collected them for a few months.
4. Capacity: It perfectly fits exactly 200 boxes. The bottom layer holds about 25 x 4 boxes, and the top layer holds another 25 x 4. It has some serious weight to it, but it works flawlessly and doubles the vertical space!

Hey everyone! I'm u/SaleZealousideal1820, a founding moderator of r/QLabBackside.

This is our new home for all things related to real-world, high-end craftsmanship, advanced resin 3D printing, custom woodworking, robotics, and extreme hobbies. No bots, no corporate censorship, and absolutely NO fake AI paranoiacs. We're excited to have you join us!

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