Forester SK glove box interior partition plate
Jan. 28/2024
The glove box of the 5th generation Forester SK has a small capacity and there are no partitions, making it difficult to use. In particular, I can't decide where to put my vehicle inspection and maintenance notebooks, so I can't keep them tidy. So I decided to make the internal partition board handmade.Drawing
1.There are no partitions, so a lot of things pile up inside the glove box.
2.First, in order to remove the glove box, take out what's inside.
3.First remove the left side damper, then push both sides firmly inward and lower the glove box to easily remove it.
4.Glove box removed. It has a very complex shape and has a tapered bottom.
5.If it apply a square ruler to the bottom, you'll notice a gap, so this is also tapered.
6.When checked the right side in the same way, It found that it was tapered.
7.It's difficult to make one out of plywood right away, so make a pattern out of cardboard.
8.Mark with approximate dimensions and cut.
9.I actually made minor adjustments while applying the pattern to the glove box.
10.Place the pattern on 5.5mm thick china veneer and mark.
11.Cut to 155mm width using a table saw.
12.The long sides were cut diagonally with a hand saw.
13.I was able to safely cut the diagonal part of the short side by adjusting the angle by holding a triangular scrap board in between.
14.Completed partition board.
15.Make a pattern for the support part using cardboard as well. This is still being fine-tuned.
16.Place the support pattern in the glove box and place the completed partition board on top. And further fine-tune support. It feels good.
17.Completed support. The shapes on the left and right are different.
18.With the support and partition plate in the glove box, temporarily secure them with wood glue. After that, Tightened it with wood screws and it was almost completed.
19.Attach a board to the top of the partition board that also serves as a left and right partition and a support board to prevent it from moving. Make a pattern out of cardboard as well.
20.Cut the plywood according to the pattern using a table saw.
21.While sanding it little by little with a disc sander, adjust the dimensions to fit comfortably in the glove box.
22.Tighten it with the screws and it's complete.
23.I put it in the glove box and it fit perfectly.
24.As it is, it looks a little unnatural, so I decided to paint it matte black.
Once the painting was completed, I installed it on the car and it fit perfectly, like a special part.
It's a good feeling. It's been a long time since I've felt a sense of accomplishment doing DIY.
I have made a drawing of the completed product, so please refer to it.
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