DIY Closet Organizer Build | Cheap and Easy!

[@IAMYOU-.]

4am and I just finished watching all of your videos I can’t wait till you upload more ❤️ Congrats on your growing family

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you I appreciate it!!

[@paulaguirre1084]

Nice clean looking closet built. Details are great and you. Communicate very well! Keep up your great works!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!!

[@albertotenorio6754]

Great job !! Congratulating on your baby girl

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Alberto Tenorio thank you!!

[@David-xu3yk]

Very nice build! Great idea to use the tape on the melamine when sawing too! I used melamine to build my fitted wardrobe too and was my first time using the iron on edge banding, it's still held the test of time a year later of constant use.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

David Daniels Craftsman it’s definitely a lot nicer quality this way than the shelves they sell in store!

[@IAMYOU-.]

I’m trying to remodel two bedrooms for my kids Your videos are very helpful

[@cindyannefontenot]

Wow! You’re awesome! Congrats on the baby!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Cindy Bernal thanks Cindy!!

[@kayfabe591]

Your closet kit looks great, especially the white components with the dark shiplap walls behind them. Also, I see nicely textured bedroom walls. We did that to our 3 brs, walkout basement...well, all areas except kitchen & 2.5 bathrooms...29+ yrs ago.

[@johnpitchko]

Great idea for using those cam locks. Just what I needed.

[@karencurtis2697]

Perfect , congratulations on your baby , your a hard working young man . Keep up the good work

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thanks a lot!!

[@kmlanham1]

Nice job on the build and video. Glad to see a Hoosier doing well.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Mike Lanham thanks for watching, Mike!

[@rs4619]

Excellent job....love your videos.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you!

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Ever run the drill in reverse to minimize chipping while drilling the shelf pin holes? Once the bit breaks the surface, you can run tbe drill in forward to complete the bore

[@squeekhobby4571]

Awesome design and technique. I am planning to do the same

[@wcmauldin81]

Great work

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Nice! I am planning on doing a custom closet organizer soon, so this gave me lots of inspiration 👍

[@JohnBuildsIt]

The Grant Alexander awesome!! Thanks for watchin!

[@wenceslaogalvan4661]

Tour bad ass bro. Amazing

[@marrazzowoodworkingdiy8118]

Congratulations on the baby!!!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Michael Marrazzo The Midnight Handyman thank you!!

[@marrazzowoodworkingdiy8118]

@@JohnBuildsIt You're welcome! And good build as well 😉👍

[@mickeysummers238]

I think you used every tool home depot sells. Good work.. looks sharp

[@JohnBuildsIt]

mickey summers haha just a drill and circular saw

[@roglamb]

Congratulations, awesome video.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

roglamb thanks a lot!!

[@TranTheClever]

Omg. love this ! 4:41

[@taylorhopson9740]

It turned out so nice!!

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Taylor Hopson thank you!!

[@tonybarrientos34]

Awesome job. Great video also

[@JohnBuildsIt]

tonybarrientos34 thanks a lot!!

[@nikkihopson5362]

Awesome job!! 👍🏻

[@JohnBuildsIt]

nikki hopson thanks a lot!

[@whoDatBeDare]

First cut 3mm deep. Turn work piece over. 3mm cut. Then same cut deeper to finish.

[@l4gg4l]

Do you have Measurements of all wood used like the cleats?

[@raveekris]

Very simple and effective project. I'm using this model to build a shoe closet. Question: What material did you use for the cleats?

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Thank you! Pine

[@rubengutierrez7499]

I hope

[@CapricornQueen81]

Hi. What would u suggest for those that dont have access to tools or space to cut wood such as myself bcuz i live in an apt but i really need one of these closet organizers.

[@wenceslaogalvan4661]

Just wondering when the new videovis dropping. Your amazing.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Wenceslao Galvan thank you! I’m working on it!!

[@annmohammed2969]

congratulations on the baby..what type of the wood u used plz

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Melamine

[@TranTheClever]

Great project but I’m interested in what miter saw stand you are using. What is it? How do you like it? I have a small shop and think this type of stand would work for me. 1:49

[@JohnBuildsIt]

homedepot.sjv.io/NmdW2 I love it. I take it out to job sites too and it’s been great

[@tonyr.792]

Nice quick tutorial. How did you get the cam lock screws to fit into the drilled holes? I used the same Kreg jig and same Dakota cam locks and the holes are too big. Used the provided drill bit.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Tony R. You may have the different Kreg shelf pin jig, there’s two different sizes. I used the 5mm

[@tonyr.792]

Yup, that was it I have 6mm

[@l4gg4l]

Do you have written plans for this build?

[@kevinvillacis774]

How has the long shelf that runs across the top of your closet lasted? I have heard people being skeptical of using Melamine when it spans longer than 30". Have you experienced any sagging or issues with this long shelf?

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Made me go put a level on it to make sure! Haha mine is still perfect. One span is 28” the other is 40”. This melamine that I got is way nicer than that stuff they use for like premade shelves and organizers. Have it just loaded down with a bunch of big boxes of diapers right now haha. I can’t imagine anything heavy that we’d want to put up there that would cause an issue. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinvillacis774]

@@JohnBuildsIt Awesome to hear! I really like your video and set up. I am thinking of making one of these for my bedroom closet but it will probably be about 30" wide by 84" tall by 18" deep. I am still debating Melamine vs MDF. Though I do like the finish on the Melamine.

[@dougkent3777]

Having a tough time getting the hole exactly right for the cam lock. Have a drill press but still off. What aids does anyone know of to get the holes correct and matching?

[@fabarrie2]

What did you use to cut your cam lock holes?

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Forstner bit

[@fabarrie2]

John Builds It what size?

[@fabarrie2]

Welp wasn’t a 1” ha just listened again 3/4”!

[@TannerWilbanksRC]

Do you have a link for the clothes bar?

[@JohnBuildsIt]

I don’t even remember exactly where I got it haha sorry! They sell them at every home improvement store though!

[@TannerWilbanksRC]

John Builds It Sounds good! Thanks! Enjoyed the video by the way.

[@vincentellis3247]

Just curious, how much did this cost you?

[@JohnBuildsIt]

I don’t remember man, I’d guess around $50

[@jonthemachine1970]

The tools are what is the big expense.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

jon elsea just a circular and drill, pretty DIY friendly!

[@jonthemachine1970]

@@JohnBuildsIt The Kregg jig, the bar clamps, the edge cutting tool, the iron, the c clamps. Fine if you already have a workshop.

[@kleco1000]

Or you can be lazy and stack 2 bookshelf cut them to size in height with a shelf made with mdf across the top cut by homepdepot painted to color of choice. 80$ for 2 closet lol

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Haha true!

[@extremereclusefallows5779]

The average DIYer does not have a 25x35 shop. In the beginning of the video the poster states all you need is a circular saw and drill. I don't think so. I would use 160" of 1x2 pine, 72" of 1x3, 27' of 1" x 16", 72" of quarter round molding and 8' black pipe. Tools required; circular saw, hammer, drill, tape measure and two saw horses. 5 shelves on the left which can be precut at HD, a center wall and 2 precut hangar bars on the right. The shelves and hangar bars will never sag. Don't forget a dedicated shop. Do it using only my plans.

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Extremerecluse Fallows what do you mean? A drill and circular saw are literally the only power tools I used, besides cheap jigs that aren’t necessary, just make things a little easier. Where there’s a will, there’s a way! Thanks for watching

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Extremerecluse Fallows you should make that video, sounds cool! Sorry I have a shop.. doesn’t mean you need to to make nice stuff.