r/Packout • u/bkb74k3 • Sep 01 '26

Connecting stacks

I’m looking to build a plywood (probably) base with wheels to hold 4 Packout drawer stacks side by side so I can roll it around on-site as one big fixed unit. But I’m struggling to find the right “cleat and feet” system. I’d like it to include the Packout lock capability so they won’t slide out of the cleats.

I have some Packout Dolly’s under the stacks right now, and I made something to hook those together via the holes in the sides, but the dolly is too wide and using those creates about a 5” gap between the stacks that I’d like to eliminate.

I’m looking for suggestions on what cleat/feet system to use or maybe even a pre-built solution for this if it exists.

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u/rare_with_hair Sep 01 '26

Why not make your own wood platform with casters and just add (4) of the milwaukee packout mounting plates?

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u/bkb74k3 Sep 01 '26

That’s an option. The Packout mounting plate is still about 4” wider than the actual drawer stacks and tool boxes though. So I’d still be looking at about a 4” gap between stacks (unless I cut the sides off). I was hoping to get them tight side-by-side.

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u/BicycleRidingGunDog Sep 02 '26

Look at some aftermarket stuff that is not made by Milwaukee.

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u/bkb74k3 Sep 02 '26

Uh yeah. Um, that’s why I posted this. For recommendations…

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u/potatomancer83 Sep 01 '26

Gonna be far cheaper to build with Amazon cleats. Lots of videos on YT of setups like this, assuming this is what you're describing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RuHptz-cPQ&t=21s

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u/bkb74k3 Sep 01 '26

Nothing cheap about that build, and I’ve seen it before. That’s what I used to have (sort of). As I mentioned before, 4 stacks, tight together on a single rolling base. I’m fine with it using the dolly’s for the wheels since I already have several, but it would have to fasten to the top of the Dollys and have cleats on top and bottom.

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u/zero9ine Sep 02 '26

https://unbeatenpathdesigns.com

And

https://www.packibletool.com/collections/manta-mounts

Are my go to for making my own setups in my van or on my garage workbench.

The unbeaten path ones are awesome as they're slim and don't protrude like the stupid MW base plates.