Tool Storage – DIY

Tool Storage – DIY

Plans are available in my Esty store. They include a cut list and step by step instructions.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/990984967/tool-storage-digital-plans?ref=shop_home_active_1

After many years of using an abusing my tools by throwing them in dresser drawers, I decided enough was enough. I built this 6ftx2ft storage unit to house all my tools and then some. The name of the game was space utilization. My goal here was to create drawers that would not be come catch alls. This is why I made so many shallow drawers. There is less chance of me stacking tools on top of each other now. In the future I will post a part 2 to this project in which I make dividers for all my tools within the drawers to keep them in their place.

The unit is made with 3/4 Birch ply and 1/2 oak ply for the drawer bottoms.

Paint color on this is Pittsburgh Paints Nautica Line – Majolica Blue

The top was trimmed with solid birch and finished with 4 coats of polyurethane.

Links
Rockler Casters – https://rb.gy/27p9hk

Drawer Pull Jig – Gunflint Designs https://youtu.be/0RJCHb_n8Gk
Drawer Slides – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BGVWDW7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Drawer Pulls – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JMN2Z1R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

#spax #toolstorage #storage

50 Comments

  1. Sofia Ugalde on April 26, 2022 at 6:25 pm

    I love it!!! And actually Majolica Blue is the accent color I have in my home. How much did you spend building it?



  2. Michael Janes on April 26, 2022 at 6:27 pm

    Wow that’s awesome Kevin. Did you learn how to woodwork when you went to SSC?



  3. Shop Nation on April 26, 2022 at 6:28 pm

    Oh…I LIKE THAT



  4. Paul Green Vlog on April 26, 2022 at 6:28 pm

    They look really good. Top job



  5. Nicolás Seguel on April 26, 2022 at 6:29 pm

    Brilliant!!! Greetings from Chile!



  6. Sam Green on April 26, 2022 at 6:30 pm

    Where can I get the plans at for this build?



  7. frank giuliano on April 26, 2022 at 6:31 pm

    Nicely done and GREAT tutorial !!
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    O. H. 😁



  8. Sergio Balacco on April 26, 2022 at 6:31 pm

    Hi, can you provide a cost estimation for this work?



  9. Don Smith on April 26, 2022 at 6:31 pm

    I followed your plans but mine sags in the middle when I engage the casters. Any advice on how to fix this? Thanks for the plans btw



  10. Brian Rousseau on April 26, 2022 at 6:34 pm

    Smart design, and skillful build… but you don’t need the meme-esque video clips. They only distract/detract from your narrative. Believe in your own content, man.



  11. James Hackley on April 26, 2022 at 6:37 pm

    Need to update your plans. The middle drawers (K) are 1/2 narrower than the outer drawers (J) but the back supports (E) are all the same. Thanks



  12. First Last on April 26, 2022 at 6:38 pm

    good job bro, nice solution



  13. Diane Dains on April 26, 2022 at 6:39 pm

    Before painting ply, did you use any sanding sealer?



  14. huck man on April 26, 2022 at 6:40 pm

    great video , just what i was looking for. great job



  15. Ijot 212 on April 26, 2022 at 6:43 pm

    How to find majolica blue paint



  16. 54 MGTF on April 26, 2022 at 6:44 pm

    Great job 👍



  17. Code Tech on April 26, 2022 at 6:48 pm

    With all of those ball bearing slides, this must be a high budget project.



  18. Michael Lahey on April 26, 2022 at 6:48 pm

    Do you have the plans?



  19. charles shyne on April 26, 2022 at 6:51 pm

    I love this so much. How well does it work as a work bench as well?



  20. Mark Gilder on April 26, 2022 at 6:52 pm

    I have a confession. I’m a toolaholic. I’m so weak in a tool shop, I just can’t help myself.



  21. racerschin on April 26, 2022 at 6:52 pm

    all good, besides the ikea handles. anything else, would be better. diy or recycled would be optimal.



  22. SMarkalet on April 26, 2022 at 6:53 pm

    Some nice drawer tricks here!



  23. Ilan Meyers on April 26, 2022 at 6:55 pm

    Thanks for the video and plans (which I purchased). What size screws are you using to attach the drawer bottom to the drawer frame? In the video it shows a box of 1 1/4" but that seems too big for 1/2" ply? Thanks



  24. MEDIC MIKE on April 26, 2022 at 6:57 pm

    Great drawer workbench video, just what I need. I bought your plans on Etsy.



  25. Robert Regan on April 26, 2022 at 6:58 pm

    Kevin – Check the jig you made for the screw holes for your handles – the handles are crooked.



  26. Megamannen on April 26, 2022 at 6:59 pm

    09:54 Dangerous thumb placement 😮



  27. Jason Rushing on April 26, 2022 at 7:01 pm

    the ace ventura edit gets a like from me!



  28. Albert Wang on April 26, 2022 at 7:02 pm

    Go Blue!



  29. Phillip M on April 26, 2022 at 7:03 pm

    I wish you had dimensions in the plans I purchased. Saw review with same stress but he was going to watch video again and write down what dimensions he can. Shouldn’t be necessary. Shines a dim light and a great production.



  30. Kevin Swope on April 26, 2022 at 7:03 pm

    Do you have a cut list



  31. righthook27 on April 26, 2022 at 7:04 pm

    Looks great! Nice job. At 1:27 when you say "2 sheets of half inch plywood" I hear a faint voice in the background say "1/4 inch"… am I hearing things? lol



  32. dave on April 26, 2022 at 7:04 pm

    Top Right side draqwer pull is slanted…



  33. The Fixman on April 26, 2022 at 7:05 pm

    10:31 – maybe the screw shine but not the way you used it…



  34. KevBotWorkshop on April 26, 2022 at 7:05 pm


  35. JenJohansen322 on April 26, 2022 at 7:06 pm

    As someone who has really bad ADHD, I appreciate this video. You made it very interesting the entire time. Plus, your work turned out really nice!



  36. Angel De Luna on April 26, 2022 at 7:07 pm

    Dude that’s beautiful



  37. Shannon Bellemare on April 26, 2022 at 7:07 pm

    best drawer slides for this? Link for the Rockler casters? Just downloaded the plans. I look forward to the build.



  38. Antonio RP on April 26, 2022 at 7:08 pm

    Gostei da forma de construção,mas a organização vem de cada Pessoa.



  39. Herman Brouwer on April 26, 2022 at 7:08 pm

    Any chance for an update on drawer organisation?



  40. Richard Morency on April 26, 2022 at 7:09 pm

    Bcp trop d’annonces ! c’est merdique



  41. Lex Demonica on April 26, 2022 at 7:09 pm

    Solid points for including minions.



  42. Timmy Girard on April 26, 2022 at 7:11 pm

    Hey that’s a great color. Is that a standard color did you have it a custom made? I wouldn’t mind using that color in my shop if you don’t mind?



  43. jayson backes on April 26, 2022 at 7:12 pm

    Great job! BTW, at 9:55, one day that brad is going to turn and get your thumb.



  44. Scott Baker on April 26, 2022 at 7:12 pm

    What was your total cost for the plywood? Is 3/4 still about $100/sheet?



  45. Old - Delete on April 26, 2022 at 7:13 pm

    Fantastic!!!



  46. glenncol on April 26, 2022 at 7:13 pm

    Awesome video



  47. Google Name on April 26, 2022 at 7:17 pm

    How much did it cost to make it?



  48. Eric J on April 26, 2022 at 7:18 pm

    Thanks for overlaying the sketchup rendering when working on that specific piece. Sub’d for quality. What clamps are those? You like them?



  49. StuffAndyMakes on April 26, 2022 at 7:19 pm

    Go Blue!! Great design. Great video. Totally going to use your design as a base for mine. Thank you for putting together this video. Love the channel.



  50. Jose Zavala on April 26, 2022 at 7:20 pm

    How thick was the spacer used for the drawer slides? (Video time 12:33)