An interesting idea. It seems to me that other ways to pull out the tray would involve:djwong wrote:In the case of my box, If I arrange to lift one end of the tray (with a finger hole), tilt, slide it over towards the other end, then pull it out, the angle of tilt would be around 17 degrees. Depending on how the chisels are held, I don't think that is enough to cause chisels to roll loose. A modified arrangement would have to be made to the tray supports to allow it to slide. Not the most elegant solution, but workable.
- a finger hole or lip at each end of the tray
- a leather strap
- a central pull handle (which is what I'm leaning towards)
- make the tray into a drawer which slides out the side of the box
Obviously whatever the lift device is, it needs to be something which does not interfere with the lid going on or off, as the lid is intended to fit directly on to top of the tray. That way the tray supports the middle of the lid and makes it even usable as a step.