DIY Adam Savage Inspired Sortimo

DIY your own Sortimo for a fraction of the cost. Inspired by Adam Savage at Tested.
For plans, 3D printed files and more on this project, please visit makingstuff.inf...
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[@rafaelquinones504]

Really smart cutting the dados all at once then cutting the plywood. Adding storage for drills, batteries, clamps and others might be a great idea. That way you gave the hardware, tools and clamps within reach during the assembly process.

[@PaulJimenez3]

Instead of the 3D-printed bracket, you could use some 1" wide trim on the horizontal slats (presuming the slats are 3/4" ply), leaving a 1/4" lip on the front of the slats to hold the box in. I think it would look a bit more finished than the mix of plastic and wood.

[@larrybud]

absolutely.

[@83ags]

Hey Bob, great video! Just a head's up for anybody serious about building one of these. This Leap Day weekend (Feb 2020) Harbor Freight is running a 30% off for any item under $10 (limit 5 /day with online coupon, but the one they handed me at checkout last weekend was for 9/day). Regular price for the 20 bin medium storage case like you used in this video is $8.69 so the coupon brings it down to $6.08. That's a great deal but it ends tomorrow (3/1/20)

[@castro1780]

I love Adam's storage solutions, nice setup.

[@melgiannino2513]

Nice Video! I read through the comments and there are two suggestions that I feel are really worthy enough to speak on. The one thing I did notice from my own experiences is sagging and how to keep the storage cases in place. So as you more than likely have done to remedy the sag would be to utilize a full shelf instead of the the two short rails. Also to help when pulling out one of the cases to ass whats in it and keeping things stable would be to have the self be proud of the cabinet about an inch to an inch and a quarter so it has something to rest on. As of the 3D angle stop I see two things I would suggest. A lot of us don't have access to a 3D printer or have a real practical justification to buy one. I know I don't have that luxury. Although it was very cleaver idea, one of the comments was to leave a 1/4 inch lip. I look forward to seeing your other projects and thanks for posting

[@MakingStuff]

I didn't use a full shelf because it would have required a lot more wood to complete. I haven't had any sagging issues with any of the storage bins. Of course I don't have tons of weight in them either. Thanks for your input.

[@nomsolo9935]

Very smart carcass with the rabbets and dados. I plan to make the same carcass but with a 1/2" ply backer. For the 'shelves' I'm considering 1/4" x 1.5" lattice moulding as cleats instead of dado'd 3/4" 'semi-shelves.' Less wood, fewer cuts, plenty of sheer strength.

[@MRNBricks]

Pretty slick, sir. Thanks for sharing.

[@qmoonwalker3847]

Like it! Like how you constructed it. Will be building a similar cabinet

[@tablatronix]

I bought a bunch of the stanley small and large containers they are great. There are cheapos available as well but they probably have dividers instead of containers.

[@jquigley99]

the harbor freight brand is an exact copy of the stanley. cheaper made but if you are not transporting in a work truck they are just as good

[@Zerostar369]

Thank you for all of the ideas! This is exactly what I needed to see.

[@MakingStuff]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidchouinard8448]

Great idea. Cost effective, easily available material and portable!

[@chrismoore9997]

Easily available except for the 3D printer and materials to run it.

[@dvanhoogstrate]

I love your choice of music, excellent

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@DRusso-sy4vj]

Just finished going through my dad's garage which consisted of a wall of coffee cans, assorted jars and boxes of screws, nuts, bolts and fasteners of every sort known to man! 30+ HF storage bins later, I've been checking out the various cabinets being made for them on you tube. I really like yours but as another writer expressed, I'm concerned about sag without more horizontal support. He posted his question about 5 months ago and you indicated there was no problem with sag at that point. How are the boxes holding up now? Several of these boxes are super heavy and I'm just wanting to be certain I shouldn't just bite the bullet and go with the shelves. Thanks a lot! Great build!

[@MakingStuff]

None of mine have shown any signs of sagging. You could replace the holders on the sides with a full shelf. I didn't do that because it would have required a lot more wood to do the project.

[@kazoosc]

my dad had a wooden spindle ( made from two 2x4s if memory serves ) nailed to each spindle face was a row of jar lids he would spin the assembly to find what he needed in its jar -- then unscrew the jar, replacing it when done

[@boscorner]

I bought 2 hdx organizers for 12 dollars. I was going to go get more but I found out about those harbour freight ones which I like more because of the portable compartments. The hdx one is arrangeable to hold different sized things but you can't bring one compartment with you, there's just dividers.

[@stevewalker7822]

Really great concept and build!

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks!

[@Snowmannorth]

Can’t be a woodworker without bandaids!

[@BushImports]

Nice project, looks very handy.

[@txm100]

I wish Germany had Harbour Freight and it's prices. Great Video!

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks for watching!

[@otmetalhed]

Well done! Keep 'em coming.

[@MakingStuff]

More on the way! Thanks for watching.

[@isaaclara9390]

Great video! I have a bunch of these containers. Someday ill get around to building a setup like yours!

[@macforme]

Isaac... it's been 5 years...did you build it?

[@Tensquaremetreworkshop]

Why did you leave the lids on? It adds three steps to retrieve a part (2 catches and a lid) and another 3 to put the tray away. Six movements extra. They also take height. And they serve no purpose. Would you have a drawer with a lid?

[@TheJttv]

i like the 3d printed part it totally follows the KISS method. i was coming up with all sorts of overly complicated ideas while watching and and that out did them all

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks, I like it when I hear that one of my videos helps someone out.

[@TerryPullen]

He replaced a metal washer with a plastic piece that took many hours to design and build. How is that keeping it simple?

[@TheJttv]

"hours to design" by that you mean all of 3 minutes in any CAD software and a washer would get caught on the boxes more and scratch them up. Sure 3D printing takes time but he has patience. get off your high chair chap.

[@MakingStuff]

Yeah, it only took a few minutes to draw in Sketchup.

[@TerryPullen]

Jttv, Clearly my suggesting that you were wrong about his solution being simple upset you. Please accept my apology. Here is a link to a helpful product. amzn.com/B01AE6AUBI - I only wish it came with a hug. At the risk of upsetting you further I must say that your use of the term "high chair" makes no sense in this context. It means you think I am having a drink at a bar or some such nonsense. Using words out of context like this makes you look foolish. I think the term you were looking for is "high horse" meaning snobbish. So I think you're sentence should have read "get off your high horse you bung sniffer". If you're going to insult me please try to get it right.

[@samhardy5981]

your work is really good

[@kevinmartin6524]

If you watch harbor freight coupons the small bin go for $5.99 limit 5 per day

[@naguibali8112]

Thanks ... Great

thank you.. nice

[@macforme]

There goes Bamboo, ( 2:02 ) the neighbors cat.... hope he stays away from you after you get your mini chainsaw in March 2021 😰

[@PeterDiCapua]

Nice Job man. I like the 3d printed parts too..although I would use magnets and glue. Much faster than waiting for bunch of parts to print..

[@stephmartin1896]

You work is amazing could you please upload some more videos

[@MakingStuff]

+Steph Martin I'm making them as fast as I can. Thanks for watching!

[@stephmartin1896]

+Making Stuff awesome i love your videos

[@josedominguez2021]

NICE VIDEO THANKS....

[@robertjackson4121]

Should be locking bracket for shop job site and cargo trailer. $250 rack and how much in parts. Should have supplier inventory bar codes and reorder sheet from festival...

[@dejayrezme8617]

I bought a version of those cases too, but I don't like them too much. It's annoying to pull them out, open them, then you need a space to put them down and take it out. You definitely can't do it one handed :D

[@MakingStuff]

Yeah, I find myself placing them on the floor because my work table is always crowded. Adam Savage built a stand to hold his. cases while they are open. Maybe I need to do something similar. Thanks for watching.

[@macforme]

There are no labels on the drawers...how do you find stuff?

[@papageorgiola]

Nice video and work. I don’t suppose you want to create a solution for all that chemicals and stuff on your bench top and shows what you come up with? Good work.

[@robertjackson4121]

Empty wine box take excel spreadsheet laminate it box # location sku # min/max scan your phone to re or

[@varenneDK]

Party on Wayne

[@TheLexiconDevils]

Party on Jens

[@pc2mike]

Cool Video!

[@MakingStuff]

+Mike Hardrick Glad you liked it. You should check out the claw machine video.

[@lafamiliamoreno2721]

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[@67taylor94]

Great Job!! Have any of your HF trays sagged in the middle supporting the trays this way? I have been thinking of making this set-up for over a year now but was concerned as I have quite a few trays full of screws and they seem to be pretty heavy. I figured I would have to make a complete shelf for them to set on. Again this looks very nice!!

[@MakingStuff]

No not yet. I've got some that are packed pretty heavy too.

[@67taylor94]

Good to know. Thanks for posting a great how to video!!

[@gavinwalsh5238]

Awesome bulid thank you for sharing your plans, in regards to the harbor freight have you had any issues with those yellow clips on the box they look like they would be fragile

[@MakingStuff]

No problems at all. Thanks for watching.

[@marconeill9510]

I like the idea of the 3d printed brackets to hold the boxes in place. I do not have a printer though, any ideas for an alternative? Or could you print me some and I’ll buy them from you? Only issue is I’d need them posted to Scotland. Cheers!

[@GBOB68]

1" trim on the front or make up some beading the same profile on the table saw and cut to length.

[@JimDorn]

Great project, but I have to ask. What in the world is that chunk of metal you use as a weight??

[@MakingStuff]

It's a 55 pound weight. They were used to stack on top of each other inside of a track for an elevator counterweight.

[@phililpb]

can you please give some details of the tools you used

[@coldbloodedkidz860]

Have you had any problem with any of the supports coming unglued or anything since it's only using glue for them?

[@MakingStuff]

No problem at. The dado on glue joints are very strong, stronger than using screws or nails.

[@chicagohandyman]

Not worried about glue failure. I’d be worried if it was screwed only (no glue).

[@boscorner]

I'm guessing you've never experienced the magic of wood glue yet, wolf :D the wood will snap before the glue gives

[@smoleyhokes]

Very well done. I might suggest though that you leave out the repetitive stuff. Just a suggestion. I enjoyed watching though.

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks for watching!

[@smoleyhokes]

I never did find the place where you gave the 3-D info. I went to the link but all it did was take me back to this video.

[@MakingStuff]

makingstuff.info/Projects/Sortimo

[@smoleyhokes]

I went there but didn't see that listing. Maybe I didn't go far enough. Thanks.

[@Globerson]

You put the emPHAsis on the wrong SylLABLE.

[@timbailey8180]

Sweet dad shoes.

[@chrismoore9997]

You could have easily made a retention device from wood and no need for 3D printer. That is pretty crazy.

[@joeframer9642]

So you have 400 storage compartments....in a huge rack...taking up a large area...when you could have bought 4 sortimo boxes doubled up for the same number of boxes..at a fraction of the space taken up...to save a few bucks ? And the sortimo quality would be 10x better

[@boscorner]

Same amount of compartments maybe. Not the same amount of space though..

[@jquigley99]

I guess you light cigars with $100 bills

[@fatboyslim3006]

Had to stop the video ..The music was killing me

[@vatandas1542]

Hola Bob You should drink less coffee. Nice job btw. thanks.

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks for watching. I gave up caffeine 5 years ago.

[@ohjolt2]

This video could be 2 minutes. Editing....

[@MarshallLoveday]

You do not have a 'Sortimo Storage Rack'. You have a parts storage container rack. Seems to me you should not be using a trademarked brand name if you aren't using the product.

[@mannyfilmsinc]

"inspired" sortimo,i don't see nothing wrong

[@GBOB68]

pedantic springs to mind.

[@jquigley99]

did you email Sortimo also "just thought you should know Mr. Sortimo"

[@larrybud]

Yeah, they wouldn't want 107,000 people googling their name now, would they?