How to Build Shop Drawers with Euro Slides

[@9999Michigan]

I just spent the better part of 3 days looking on KZbin for how to build and install my first drawers using drawer slides. A frustrating endeavor to say the least because no one wanted to just explain and show the easiest method. They all want to over complicate it for a beginner by installing fancy contraptions with tricky and expensive slides. Then I came across this video, and after watching it a few times, learned how to size and build the drawer, learned how to choose the slide length I needed, and then to top it off, learned how add drawer fronts to everything. Just came back from Lowe's Hardware with the Euro style slides for the drawers, picked up the plywood, and getting ready to build them for my cabinet under my saw. The same thing happened when I built the Flip Top tool cart you built in another video. I built it exactly like you said, and it came out perfectly. Thank You!

[@ChengsHardware]

I‘m a very beginner, thank you for this

[@suearmstrong3404]

I love that you talked about how to measure for the drawers. Many videos I've watched on drawer building provides no help in that area so it ends up being guess work to figure out how to measure correctly

[@DIYMontreal]

That's pretty much the most challenging part, so thought it was important to share!

[@subash15]

Agree .. I searched for so many videos until I ran into this .. thank you !!

[@gregoryboden5139]

Marie, You are an inspiration! I admire the way you provide no-nonesense commontary with all your builds. I am building another mobile workbench in my shed. I sat down and saw your video pop up. I am already subscribed to your channel. looking forward to many more common sense builds. from Ontario, Merci!

[@juliusdro]

thanks much I have a project helping my daughter with drawers in an unfinished space..... your video will be a GREAT help

[@Meticularius]

5/6/2019 USA Grandpa Bill: I am 71 years old, and now experiencing admiration and respect. Your efforts here are a genuine model to all. Your high quality belongs in schools. In my eyes, you are a national treasure. There is not one aspect of your concept, execution, video editing, enunciation, the overall presentation that interferes with the transfer of knowledge. Your prowess at woodworking speaks for itself. Your clarity and appropriate precision is ... well, as a member of the male machine I can say you present the finest threat to the citadel of manly woodworkers I have ever seen.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm truly honoured! And a little speechless :-) Thanks for the encouragements, it means a lot!

[@peggyt1243]

Hello Grandpa Bill Did you post on May 6 2019 or on June 5 June 2019? The international metric date format is 20190506 for May 6 and 20190605 for June 5. You certainly are eloquent.

[@Meticularius]

@@peggyt1243 In my language 5/6/2019 and in your language 20190506. Interesting. and how are you today?

[@peggyt1243]

@@Meticularius What does my age have to do with it?

[@Meticularius]

@@peggyt1243 I don't recall referring to your age.

[@philipguarino524]

I modeled my miter station after yours due to it's simplicity and functionality, now on to the drawers. I positioned my drill press on the opposite end and will have space for the shop vacuum underneath the miter saw, and a pancake air compressor, ( which allows me space to make a drawer for Kreg stuff), and soon to be a mobile base for a router table. Thank you for your help, Phil

[@joeantolak4629]

I like how you matched grain on your drawer faces

[@bucketofsteam9260]

I like this style for shop drawers. Good cadence to easily follow along.

[@weejim48]

I like this. I also like the way you have the grain on the drawer fronts all matching. 👍👍

[@omartodologo6227]

I am a real fan of what you create. Congratulations!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you, appreciate it!

[@robertbischoff1817]

Great job Marie! I started wood working to build something custom for my kids I couldn’t find in stores. Amazing how quick it turns into a hobby of building more stuff for your shop. Lol! Just moved to Florida, so once I get setup I can finally work all year in the garage! Keep them coming!

[@DIYMontreal]

That's awesome, enjoy the Florida weather! You'll need AC in there ;) And yeah, this hobby can become a journey lol...

[@jimscheltens2647]

Your shop has really come a long way from it's start. Looking very nice.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks!

[@nole8923]

Great video. My only reservation are the euro slides. Whoever built the cabinet drawers in my bathroom used something that looks exactly like the euro slides and they’re kind of weak and easy to bend and damage. For a work shop I would prefer slides that are a little stronger. But the rest of it is great. Unlike the elaborate and unrealistic complexity that some KZbinrs show in their videos this is actually something a residential DIYer can do. Great job, though I think I’ll try to see if there are more durable slides that can work with this.

[@SR-qg7hw]

Just found your channel and really enjoy watching you work. Very clear instructions without any annoying music blaring in the background. The template for the forestner bit will help me so much. Thanks

[@mickeymarimuthu7370]

Thank for sharing. Very helpful for the DIYers.

[@r.mercado9737]

Very nice. I like the RED drawer knobs routine! Semper Fi

[@RochFarmer]

Great video! Happy to see that there is a cheaper option for shop drawers

[@DIYMontreal]

Absolutely! There's always a cheaper option (wooden slides would be even cheaper) - just depends how much you're willing to sacrifice for it.

[@TrevorHeathPhotography]

Nice work. Your video production is great too - it will no doubt help many others who wish to build a set of drawers similar. When people can see things in detail as you've shown here they are more likely to give things a go themselves. Well done! 👍

[@SF004]

Awesome work! Clear and simple explanation is all many of us want. Great execution. Looks fantastic.

[@davidharvey5672]

Very nice great the way the drawer front veneer grain lines up. Thanks

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks! I cut it from one continuous sheet of plywood for a more finished look.

[@broncoviejo78]

Wow! Very nice and simple instructions. I love the simplicity of just using 2x4 to install the drawers. 👍🏻 again keeping it simple! Now I’ll make my own. Thank you and cheer’s!

[@Landruman2002]

This video came at the perfect time..I’m building a cabinet and I just got to the drawer part of the build. Thanks!

[@DIYMontreal]

Great! Hope this helped.

[@pteddie6965]

I love the look of these drawers. I have also used Euro slides in my shop. Their cost is significantly less than the ball bearing variety. I did overload one drawer and caused a bend, but I was able to repair the slide and then remove some of the weight and the problem was solved. I had tried to store large containers of Craig screws and large containers of concealed hinges. Thanks for the video.

[@joeyleerobbins]

I love this station, it is coming together so nicely! I appreciate you putting this video together! The look at 3:55 cracked me up!! How many times I will be in the shop by myself and the same look comes across my face!

[@DIYMontreal]

Haha I know we've all been there!

[@dustinthane2440]

Perfect, just what I needed to see! Thank you.

[@jimmys511]

wow beautiful job deserves a subscribe can't wait to see more

[@michaelpatterson3379]

Great video. All the details needed and no nonsense. I'll definitely reference this when I start my project.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks!

[@deejaywon]

learn something new everyday! Now I know how to use my Kreg cabinet hardware jig for center knob! Thanks!

[@ankushsharma303]

Thanks for sharing your talent keep it up. Nice video and learned alot. And love from India thankyou.

[@jhoodfysh]

Good job, I learned quite a bit.

[@seanmmoore1]

Appreciate this tutorial, really put things in perspective for me. Making one of these for my workbench at work will be a breeze now. Thanks!

[@madometal]

Very nice .love the heavy duty draws with the thick bottom. Unbreakable...and the sliders excellent

[@alejandroesquivel313]

Me gusto mucho tu video muy buena idea para ahorrar espacio creeo que la voy implementar excelente trabajo

[@BruceAUlrich]

That look at 3:56! ha ha. You can tell that you were not loving being in that tight space. Good video, Marie!

[@DIYMontreal]

Haha thanks Bruce! I'll admit that wasn't the only look of discontent during this build!!

[@Wordsnwood]

Nice grain continuity on the drawer fronts!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks! I cut it from one continuous sheet of plywood for a more finished look.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Great video!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks!

[@johncerto4106]

very good nice idea using 2x instead of bilding a box

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

I installed drawers on a bench that was previously installed....but I didn’t check to see if the opening was square so I had some problems. Lessons learned. Enjoyed your video!

[@jeanloreaud9282]

Toujours du joli travail bravo salut Jeannot 🛠😉

[@DIYMontreal]

Merci!

[@robh4042]

I really enjoy your video’s

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks!

[@fdort3971]

@DIYMontreal thanks for the lesson. I suggest you line the bottom of your drawers with a rubber mat to alleviate your belongs sliding around. Don't tack it down though. If you cut it to fit...when it comes time to clean them you can simply lift and dump...

[@jeffb5463]

Excellent video! Very helpful.

[@jarmstrong2843]

Great video! Very informative and easy to follow. The only thing missing with my workbench drawer build is the kitty. 😺

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks :-) kitty doesn't get to come in the shop much so this was a real treat ;)

[@koreelarry4127]

Du très joli travail comme d’habitude, moi qui avait envie de faire un support de perceuse à colonne ça me donne du courage pour entreprendre ce travail. Bravo à vous.

[@DIYMontreal]

Excellent! Merci beaucoup et bonne chance!

[@dannyh.7490]

Simple drawers that work , but not the way professional cabinet makers make drawers ! Have you tried undermounts yet ? Hey at least you lined up the grain on the drawer fronts ! Way to go !

[@simonflr]

Simple and effective... Well done.

[@edgilmartin]

Mad skills. Very nice work!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks!

[@barzalou]

Durant le mois de janvier, je vais me bâtir un "workbench" et oui, j'aurai des tiroirs.... Je vais devoir me armer de patience je pense! Merci pour cette démonstration.

[@darrenbuckney6683]

I was flicking through some DIY and I came across yours, so well presented nice job well done.

[@joseaguirre1014]

Outstanding video and the work done with the drawers and rails. Cleared the way for fixing my drawers. Thank you

[@Dtag1971]

Im building a mobile graphix trailer...... this diy vid helped a ton....thanks!!

[@llomax1067]

New to woodworking... And let me tell you..... Thank you so much for introducing me to euro slides 😁

[@DIYMontreal]

My pleasure!

[@myhoneyshandmade1077]

nice one. Just got my shop built...I'll be using something like this for my miter station storage. Thanks for sharing.

[@DIYMontreal]

Awesome, enjoy the build!

[@franciscom2121]

I really was looking for a video like this, i learn a lot, thank you for sharing

[@amadri1221]

This is exactly what I was looking for!! Thank you so much! You're a good teacher, easy to understand

[@cristidumitru3771]

Nice job! Made it look s-o easy.

[@BergflitzerFoto]

Sehr coole Sache und die prüfende Katze absolute Klasse 👍👍👍👍👍🙌

[@Vandalfoe]

Here's to the Metric system! (And to a great vid)!!

[@alistaircook6900]

Very good video. Thanks for sharing.

[@dlwatib]

Nice continuous woodgrain on all the fronts.

[@DIYMontreal]

All cut from a single sheet of plywood, making sure to maintain the pattern direction.

[@LeeMooEez]

Now I need to make a drawer for my cats 😍

[@F4FWildcat]

Well done on the build and the video.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks!

[@sergeleblanc9861]

Very very good job thank you.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks!

[@barryroberts6470]

Great build Marie, and a thumbs up from me as well. I see your shop helper was caught sleeping on the job, a Cat Nap ha ha ha. Barry (ENG)

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks! Thumbs up right back at you :-) Haha my helper is always doing anything but helping me out it seems!

[@JimFleming1953]

Well done Marie!!!

[@davidnleeh4]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Thank you for posting this video & especially for explaining your steps so throughly!!!!

[@shaunhayward]

How have I missed your channel? Been learning woodworking and diy stuff for a few years and your channel has the practical stuff I'm after.

[@steveiv9250]

Very nice work, would love to work in your tight spaces and save you the trouble. Keep up the great videos.

[@bennierheeder7015]

Your channel and projects has really grown on me. Love your practical easy approach. Great build again.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks! Happy to hear that :-)

[@MountainModMania]

Impressive videos! You do a great job! Bravo!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you very much!

[@NWGR]

Nicely done!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks!

[@edgarcabatingan9883]

Thank you diy Montreal for your vlog on making a cabinet I've learned so much of it. Thank you

[@NikeMS11]

New Subscriber...I like how simply you explain stuff & the quality of your work. Enjoyed the video. Thank you.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you, appreciate it!

[@chrisl5097]

very good video, love your narration nice touch using the cat in drawer ! subbed also

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks, appreciate it! My cat always wants to be the star of my videos so sometime I let her ;)

[@johnmorris4334]

Your narration and audio makes watching the build very informative. Not so sure using a "level" is a good method of installing the drawer slides as it would depend on the entire cabinet being pre-leveled. Using a square or alignment spacers would help insure accuracy.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks for the tips and totally agree. However this shop cabinet was indeed leveled first, and given that the construction wasn't exactly square, I decided using a level would work best in this context. In regular cabinet drawer building I would use spacers and a drawer slide jig.

[@CHEVYK10]

Great job 👍

[@archiem6323]

Awesome work! Thumbs up all the wayyyyy!!!!!

[@DIYMontreal]

Yay! Thank you so much! Hope you've been enjoying your morning coffee ;)

[@archiem6323]

Yes, I'm very happy with my purchased. Thanks!

[@physicalivan]

best explanation till now 👍

[@John._.T]

Great video. I've got to tackle building some drawers and I've never done anything like that before. Your video will be a massive help. Thank you :-)

[@erniehenshaw4161]

Nice Job Great instruction!!

[@jorissplinter]

Im glad you're give the matric system a try (for once) once you get hooked on it, you will never go back! for example, it has millimeters, wich give great precision. and then there is kilograms, grams, liters, milliliters, etc... all great stuff. come join the rest off the world, I promise the metric system will not disappoint you!

[@DIYMontreal]

Lol I'm Canadian so I do everything else in metric, except woodworking and anything related to building. Thank my American neighbors for that.

[@brianruane8505]

At long last - someone with common sense and intelligence!!!

[@pennyroyal3813]

Using two pieces of the stock is a great idea. I just added shims to some drawers as the baltic birch I used was from different places and were different thicknesses. Two drawers fit perfectly but the other two were too narrow.

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Great job! I'd use the drawers the same way you did, for storing pets! 😁

[@DIYMontreal]

Haha 🤣 Awesome

[@gregf5730]

You could store your bench dogs in them :-)

[@TheGrantAlexander]

@@gregf5730 hahah! That's a good idea, but I think my real dog would be jealous of the nice home my bench dogs would have!

[@tanzovankal3794]

Beautiful 👌

[@DIYMontreal]

👍

[@ericgrinstead4934]

So cool and informative. Just found your channel, live the miter saw table as well!

[@imaginarypoint]

Great stuff! Thank you. Am just getting into this fun art. Going to copy your drawers. Simple and clean. Nice.

[@DIYMontreal]

Awesome, thanks! Have fun!

[@garethgordon9141]

Great video, short, simple, well explained; taught me some great techniques like the washer spacing and making the fronts after the boxes were in - thanks

[@sergegodbout1079]

Once again Marie Belle Job! Appreciate all the great tips! Merci!

[@DIYMontreal]

Merci beaucoup!!

[@gerardnolan6496]

Good job . I’m of an age that I don’t like small places anymore so I built a Cabinet to fit the drawers into . Helped with stability . Kudos for changing to metric , which I’m used to now . I find mistakes are minor with mm .. I subscribed before I saw the cat , I’m a dog guy lol

[@DIYMontreal]

Lol that's why I kept the cat til the end! ;) I was always a dog person too... Go figure! I wish I could always work with metric but it's not feasible given that all our lumber dimensions and building standards are imperial.

[@m.shoaibabid1381]

Very nice. Keep sharing

[@declanmcbride9516]

Very impressive!

[@maggiemurraycreates]

Fabulous video thank you

[@Androchan]

OMG the cat, so fluffy! Amazing video!

[@DIYMontreal]

And I have 2 of them that are equally as fluffy... So much fur around the house!

[@arresha_eng]

great job, I will build these for my shop

[@DIYMontreal]

Awesome, enjoy!

[@dupeaccount1647]

Love this. I don't have a drill press yet, but I'm building a radial arm saw station. I'm going to do a separate area for a (future) drill press and put drawers in like you did.

[@Hjemmevet]

Amazing work. Really fantastic and precise job!

[@gonzalez-valdez8043]

Love how easy it is to build drawers, and I love your set up!

[@thewhiskeysgt]

Thinks for putting this up. Love the grain direction.

[@normanbott]

Nice build. I find this style of drawer slide is OK for the workshop provided it's not overloaded. I see you store your cats in drawers just as we do - well we don't actually STORE them ( 3 sisters ) they just self-tidy as a drawer becomes open !