DIY Kitchen Organization: K-Cup Coffee Dispenser

[@vincentmaltese7005]

Sincerest condolences for you and your family. There is nothing that can be said that will make it better, but know that she will be watching over you. I lost my dad suddenly, almost 5 years ago (he was only 58). Watching you every week gives me a little piece of him back (he was a contractor and we would tackle a new or continued project at my house every week). He passed before I found your channel, but I know he would have loved it (as a kid, I would watch New Yankee Workshop with him every week). Thanks for all that you do. And a great job as usual- I like that it mimics the shape of the Kuerig.

[@dandesjardins937]

Sorry for your loss. I will say a prayer for her and for you as you work through your loss. Mom's are tough to lose, but she will always be in your heart.

[@russculley3619]

My condolences Steve. Your Mom will be ever watching over you and will be very proud of what you do. As time passes her loss will become easier to bear and you will be able to reflect back to happier times with joy. Best Regards to you and your family. Russ in the UK

[@dawsie]

Sorry for your loss Steve I know it will get easier as we have been through this already when I lost Mum Thank you for sharing your time with us at this time in your life...

[@JeanLoupRSmith]

Damn, first David Picciuto's dad and now your mum. Well condolences to you and your family Steve.

[@DuaneLokitis]

Very sorry to hear about your mom. I know she is very proud of you, Steve... you are an inspiration to many people from across the globe. May she rest easy.

[@sumbook]

Sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and the family.

[@dennischamberlain2600]

Sorry for your loss.

[@matthewrusso1350]

She must have been an amazing woman to have raised such a good person. I'm terribly sorry for your loss Steve. I hope her memory, and the things that remind you of her, bring you happiness and peace.

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Great video Steve. We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[@bogsdolics]

Hi Steve sorry for your loss , Graeme.

[@thathandtoolguy]

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. I hope you and your family the best while going through this time.

[@twintandemstudios8721]

Condolences to your mom Steve !!! She did a great job ... all of us have benefited from her!

[@MrLargelarry]

thank you for bringing us down to earth practical content. I appreciate your sharing your inexact way of making. it helps me feel less intimidated. I am sorry for your loss. May the memory of the rightous be a blessing

[@jdsjnb]

Sorry to hear of your loss your Mom made a great guy to help out in this world keep your chin up.

[@bebbaboo]

So sorry about your mom Steve. We had my mom's funeral on Wednesday ... so sad, so hard. We all have to go through this, but I for one was not ready. I so enjoy your videos. Thank you!

[@oliviertoussaint6919]

Love that you're giving some metric measurements Steve. Thank you from your international audience.

[@cheeriosboy]

Great project as always Steve. Thank you for your generosity of always providing free content! So sorry to hear about your mom. I will pray for comfort for your family.

[@MarceloFreitas70]

I am very sorry for your loss. Thank you for this video, even being sad for your mom.

[@SteveRamsey]

+Marcelo Freitas Thanks Marcelo. Always a pleasure to hear from you.

[@JusBidniss]

Hey Steve, here's a few ideas (since you asked) :) 1. Staying with the plexiglass theme, what about vertical channel dividers as wide and deep as a k-cup, attached to a backer board, with framed sides, top and bottom, and the plexiglass attached to the front of the channels, short of the top and bottom by the diameter of the cup. Then load them from the top with the label facing out, and they gravity-feed to pull out from the bottom. 2. If loading vertical channels is too cumbersome, and your dump bin box approach takes up too much counter space to have one for each flavor, how about stackable dump bins. Maybe the shape of those small parts bins where the sides have an angled pointy front, to which is attached a front bottom piece to retain the cups and the front top is open for reaching in, then further connect the sides with a bottom and a back. These simple bins could have dowel legs that fit into holes in the top of the bin below, and you could have 3 or 4 stackable bins next to your Keurig (all painted in signature Steve Ramsey festive colors, of course!). 3. Another approach could be a flat box that the Keurig sits on, open at the front, which houses a pull out drawer, divided in two, then dump 2 flavors into these spaces. 4. You could also make a vertically-divided box that houses two or more dump bins that pivot out from the box on 2 dowel pins in their front bottom corners, like the old potato/onion bins. You could do up the front like an old apothecary theme, with dark stain, brass pulls and label holders, etc. 5. Or you could get some small square baskets around 6-8" and build an open rack for them to sit in, like unattached drawers. Maybe the baskets could be a loose weave with holes to see through, and the rack could be a minimal look out of shop-made hardwood dowels or strips, 2 front and back stiles for each vertical section, joined to 2 front and back rails for each level.

[@dalewilliamson1125]

Sorry to hear of your loss. Thanks for sharing this project.

[@Ramjetjetpilot]

It's good you are back, sorry for your loss. Sometimes you just have to keep busy.

[@charlesl2593]

Sorry to hear about your mom, Steve :(

[@Jefferson-sh7ex]

Same. She'll be watching your wonderful work and be proud.

[@cokesniffing1]

How did you find out that she died?

[@JackRockBLC]

Watch the entire video - ALL the way to the end.

[@WRH052970]

sorry for your loss Steve you have our condolences and you'll be in our prayers

[@JakeThompson]

God Bless your Mom Steve. You will be in the Thompson's Thoughts today. So sorry for your loss.

[@diegoavila5664]

I`m very sorry for your loss Steve, I know personally what does it feel ...keep up the good work and be strong! !!

[@KJC63]

My condolences to you and your family, Steve. We appreciate the time you take to teach us something new :)

[@lenarich3403]

Steve, very sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family.

[@danagadoiii9032]

Sorry for your loss Steve, condolences for you & your family.

[@davidspina5405]

Thank you again for a great video. I'm sorry about you're loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[@Robocoppat]

God Bless You and your family Steve.

[@matalobos1970]

My wife and I offer you our heartfelt condolences. You are her favorite you tube personality. Be well

[@gregbenwell6173]

Sorry for the loss of your mom Steve!! I know how hard it is to lose a family member! My prayers are with you!!

[@ArtisanPirate]

Sorry For The Loss My Friend, Thoughts And Prayers

[@stanellis7805]

Hi Master Me Mo. Love your videos and look forward to them each week! So sorry for your loss.

[@ΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΑΠΙΤΣΙΟΥ]

I m waiting every day for your next video and of course i like everything you make , but the most important is when i commented in a previous video that you have good impact on people i really mend it . I just made my first wooden crate , it came awful , but i had a good time , even though i dont have space and power tools . Thank you and keep going !!!!!

[@aviatorbja]

Thanks for your contribution to the woodworking community. My condolences to you and your family.

[@billdiehl156]

Sorry for your loss, Steve. Much love.

[@bobamy5560]

Thank you for your time and knowledge.... my thoughts are with you and your family.

[@RastafarianPilgrim]

Steve, I'm not a fan of colour, but I'm always impressed with your skillful use of bright tones and sharp nuances!

[@olderendirt]

I'm very sorry for your loss, Steve. My thoughts and prayers.

[@woodturnermoose]

Nice, Steve. and that ramp at the back? I would have never thought of that. Genius!

[@masf1977]

Sorry for your loss.

[@niallgraham14]

Was looking forward to this video. Sorry for your loss Steve.

[@MFunkibut]

Even with the sticking issue, I think you nailed the aesthetic on this one. It looks like a Keurig accessory.

[@eketelon]

Dave, just an idea...to ease the removal of the paper and the double-sided tape; first apply some masking tape (like the blue painters tape). The tape is WAY easier to remove and leaves no residue. Thanks for all your videos sir!

[@dtgomby]

You could try to build narrower dispensers, each column would hold one row of the cups (maybe even one flavor per column). To hold them in the right position you cold use the lip on the cups themselves. Layer up 3 layers of the acrylic on the edges of the columns. The firs layer is a bit wider with enough space between them for the bottom of the cup, the middle one is a bit narrower (giving space for the lip of the cups) and then one big piece as a top layer that covers all the columns at once (like you did here) and completes (closes off) all the tracks. The tracks are open on the top. If you put one cup in it should slide down in the tracks using the lip on the capsules. Then fill up each column using the tracks. Dispensing will be taken care of by gravity itself. I'm sorry to hear about your mom!

[@brucelee3388]

Excellent idea. I personally wouldn't bother with the layered acrylic, just keep the spaces narrow enough that the capsules can't turn over and jam - you'll have to experiment for each brand/type of coffee machine.

[@mdvener]

so very sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with yo

[@RockNJeep]

Steve, very sorry to learn of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

[@NicoleHernandezOnline]

Very sorry to hear about your mom. For the design issue, you might need to use a straight tube with a solid bottom and front notch opening. You could cut a vertical channel so you could see the fullness of each tube.

[@charles.l.barrows.jr.9676]

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS STEVE...GREAT VIDEO...I SHOWED MY MOM YOUR IDEA NOW I NEED TO BUILD HER ONE ...THANKS

[@stevenrausch3085]

My condolences, Steve.

[@mururoa7024]

Thanks for mentioning metric dimensions as well! I really appreciate it.

[@mversantvoort]

Thank you for the mentioning the metric dimensions, really appreciate! Also, condolences to you and your family Steve...

[@aidran007]

A great vid Steve & sorry for ur loss. RIP to ur Mum.

[@bacstr]

Steve, my condolanaces. Great that you keep up the good work (and dedicate it to her).

[@AgentH53]

If you have a coffee maker, you need a place to store your... Micro-Jig, the maker of the Gripper.

[@TheDanArt]

Work safer, work smarter...

[@tallman11282]

Great video as always. You have my condolences. It's hard to lose a loved one, especially one's mother. I know that first hand.

[@OlPurpleBeard]

My deepest condolences, Steve. I hope your family can stay positive and strong in such a trying time.

[@rolivosc]

Sorry for your loss my friend

[@colinwilson7524]

Steve sorry to hear about your mum, very said news. As a way of improving your design, all I can suggest is something like mini ice tongs could sit over the top of dispenser when not needed, but if one of the pods is stuck at the bottom the tongs could be used to grab and pull out.... That may not be the best idea but it is all I got.

[@chipferraioli1316]

I'm really sorry for your loss. Also you should make a spring sort of plunger system for it to make the pods go down.

[@jimq2]

Sorry for your loss man Love the videos!!

[@flightofapaullo72]

Sorry for your loss! 🙏

[@bqqstin]

Sorry for your loss Steve

[@benitobejarano]

thats good i want to get into woodworking & watching your videos or any woodworking video makes me want to do it more

[@AndreaArzensek]

The bending technique was cool! Sorry for your loss Steve.

[@Snowballs-xk5qg]

Sorry for your loss 😢

[@DOMAPOI]

The pod coffee I use come loose in the big box of 80 kups. All I do is stand it on end and cut a hand size hole in the bottom of the side facing out. There are then all available with the help of gravity. If I wanted to (to make it look pretty) I could paint the outside of the box. What I usually do when I get a new box of them is lay the box I cut the opening in, on its back with the whole up. Then open up the new box fully and grab kups by the hand full and drop them into the hole (occasionally I will have to turn it so the whole is on the top and shake them up to make enough room to put the rest into.

[@annezimmerman4262]

thanks for this; I am researching a good K cup holder and also want a bulk storage with multiple flavors...I had a design in mind, and elements of yours have improved it. I'm going to chew on it a bit more and I'll let you know how my final design turns out. :). Nice to know I'm not the only one challenged by this!!

[@mydiy8501]

Clever idea. And condolences to you and your family

[@dchpra09]

Nice concept, will definitely try it out. Sorry for your loss.

[@kiMMzy]

Whaaaat, no microjig the maker of the gripper? 😭😭😭

[@milekzdf2436]

work safer work smarter more like give us your money

[@andrewwalker208]

He made a point to fit them in though. The very first shot of him starting the project he's using two of them lol.

[@tom7601]

Sʟᴏʙᴏᴅɴɪ ᴍᴀSᴏɴ Tony the Tiger, right? Theyyyrrre Gripper!

[@GloryOfSatan]

"i've had it for a few months and i absolutely love, microjig the maker of the gripper"

[@Tinmouser]

Watch the video All the way to the end. Cut em some slack

[@ankur313]

Great video Steve! Sorry for your loss mate!!

[@woodscrew5612]

Very nice design Steve! I'll have to make one for my wife she goes through massive kcups!

[@jeffreysuper4225]

Nice design Steve. Once again you've shown me a way to align something before drilling the holes. That's a good tip. Perhaps your next try will be a box with a lid. Form and functionality! Sorry for your loss.

[@1701spacecadet]

Condolences on your bereavement Steve. Regards and sympathy from a British fan.

[@IShotTheCore]

That is a gorgeous piece, excellent work.

[@JLo7575]

Nice little project Take care and be strong

[@johnhowell6258]

This video explains why you are always so full of enegy in your other videos! ; ) I like the design and I'm a KCup fan too, however my wife won't let me put anything else on the kitchen counters. I think I'll make a squatty version for inside the cabinet above my coffee machine. Thanks for always sharing such creative ideas!

[@stevecampbell2297]

Sorry for your loss!

[@mythyc9604]

Neat project Steve. Have you tried switching to the refillable k cup though? We use it at home and love it plus we aren't creating all that waste with the used pods.

[@SteveRamsey]

I just recycle them. Plus, they make the compostable kind now!

[@zobook]

Glad to read that, i never like the excesive waste they generate. I have a "traditional" coffe make machine with permanent plastic filter (so no paper filter needed, they always run out at the worst moment). On a side note, where i live, those pods are really expensive so is no-no for me.

[@zobook]

I just read the message at the end of the video, my condolences, Steve.

[@wakisaki]

the refillable k cup has saved me so much money

[@Mullicamanufactory]

So sorry about your mom Steve. Nice project video.

[@777cjm777]

I'm sorry for your loss Steve!

[@brianlasch144]

Sorry for your loss Steve.

[@denisrivest6392]

Im sorry for your mom Steve and as usuel nice video.

[@bryananderson6682]

We have a plastic stand that the keurig sits on and it has some drawers that hold 12 k cups each. Seems like a pretty easy build and it would certainly work better.

[@seanchem1]

I'm sorry to hear about your mother, Steve. I hope you're comforted. Take care.

[@robertoconnell8153]

Oh man! I'm so sorry to hear about your mother:(. My condolences Steve, to you and your family.

[@camquintana]

Great dedication. Thanks for continue doing what you do

[@wasabisdaddy]

Upvote for mom

[@edmartoncik5959]

prayers sent to you and your family

[@nathanwight1336]

good idea and sorry for your loss.

[@lanceeverett5108]

I am think K-Cup Pez Dispenser design FTW

[@AdamHill42]

Sorry for your loss

[@rickmatthewjones]

Nice "The VVitch" tshirt! You've got great taste!

[@SteveRamsey]

My favorite movie of 2016!

[@zacwoods8930]

Amazing project Steve

[@Listondmp]

Sorry about your mother... and thanks for sharing with us... greetings from Chile

[@ThePaulRayner]

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, Steve. Also, it may not function exactly how you wanted but I think this project is a great piece of visual design.

[@Christine-gb8cy]

Steve you are living my dream.

[@SpecificLove7]

Love the color