Double Your Drawer Space

[@coreyward]

I would not have thought of removing the back of the drawer to let the top tray slide back into the cabinet while the drawer is open. That makes this way more compelling than a setup where the top tray is only half-depth or has to be removed to access the drawer contents below.

[@richardpatterson4312]

Same. Little stuff like this is a perfect example of me not being as clever as l like to believe.

[@andywheeler9583]

Thinking the same thing

[@Aardrijk1]

@@richardpatterson4312 same here. 😁

[@willxin4517]

Likewise. This is good. My upper trays have been half depth. Need to make some changes with the next set. Thanks.

[@randycurry]

Just came across this! Just what we were thinking for the limited drawer space we have in our new RV. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your simplicity!

[@jetlaggedchef6806]

I wish there was a LOVE button! I never thought about cutting a space in back for the top tray to slide. This is genius!

[@TracyJammeh]

I was in the middle of adding drawers to an existing cabinet when I saw this video. My original plan was to add two drawers but found that I wasn't going to be able do that. Then I changed plans to have a drawer within a drawer. I was going to have the inside drawer be half the depth of the outside drawer. But after watching this video I thought I don't have to do that. I would like to report that I built box my drawer and I used this drawer design, and it turned out fantastic. Couldn't be happier with the result.

[@ianmathieson65]

I was in the process of designing a double drawer system like this for the new kitchen units I’ll be building myself. I’d already realised I needed to reduce the height of the rear panel of the lower drawer to permit a full sized top drawer but was thinking I’d have then to mount the upper drawer on its own separate metal drawer slides to prevent it tipping down at the rear when almost fully open. Then I came across this video and was immediately impressed by the anti-tipping solution at 3:40 - slightly reduce the height of the sides of the upper drawer and fix runner strips to the inside faces of the lower drawer sides at their back end. The strip of paper to provide a slight clearance and thus prevent the upper drawer from jamming was pure genius to my mind. The simplest solutions are so often the best. Thank you so much.

[@LogoBallers]

Will be doing this for my drawers in my kitchen for sure!!!!!!! Thanks for the awesome video. Someone like this comment in about a month so I remember to come back

[@swedishmeatball3129]

Tyler Burton, liking a year later to make sure you’re not procrastinating.

[@scottroy6195]

Will a year do?

[@LogoBallers]

@@scottroy6195 unfortunately for me. The drawers in my kitchen were to shallow to be able to do this. But I am making new cabinets that I might be able to make this work in. Thanks for the reminder! Haha

[@theresevanderwalker6932]

I am liking two years later. Did you remember?

[@LogoBallers]

@@theresevanderwalker6932 I didn't. Didn't have deep enough drawers.

[@leannquellet1698]

WOW... Just WOW! I have a 3 drawer side table I want to convert the bottom 2 drawers to a file drawer. I landed on your video and was entranced by the ingenuity and creativity. 💕

[@mjremy2605]

A superb video. I understood the fine points, Taking out half the back is genius. The top can be a full tray instead of half only. the rear stops are also a necessary touch since the top now extends over the bottom. This is a very needed fix for my RV drawers and also home kitchen and studio cabinets. Many thanks for an excellent video.

[@rosecityremodel2015]

All the other two-tiered drawer organizer I’ve seen have drawers slides installed. I like your friction design a lot better. Even installing the dividers without glue or nails makes it so much more versatile if you decide to make changes in the future. Genius! I especially like the idea of not creating a bottom box. This will not only make it simpler, but will allow for more room. Hey, ever inch counts , right?

[@cardsfanbj]

My grandpa's old workbench has a very similar idea. If you don't want to do surgery on the drawers, what he did is just a half drawer on top that can slide out of the way to get at the bottom half. Then you can also remove the tray if what's on bottom is too large to take out with it in.

[@MadebyMagnus]

That's a briliant idea for retrofitting! The upper drawer is self closing too! Thanks for sharing!

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

It is tips like cutting down the back of the drawer so a top try can slide farther back is worth the time it takes to watch these videos. I'm known as the clever one in the family. I'm always coming up with ideas to use an item other than its intended purpose but, this never occurred to me. Great tip Mark! Thank you. And welcome Jason!! I look forward to seeing you in the videos from this channel.

[@kenn1936]

thank you so much for sharing this video! what a genius idea, removing a part of the back of the drawer, to give even more room!!!

[@ronh9384]

I did something similar to my kitchen drawers a couple of years ago but never thought of doing that to my shop cabinets. I just looked at my shop cabinets and do have a few drawers that this would work on. Thanks for the tip Marc! One good tip deserves another... I found that cutting 90 corners to make room for the slider on the first drawer weakened the back on my first drawer. On the rest of the kitchen drawers I drilled the holes first ( as you did to make room for the jigsaw blade) as a curve is stronger than a right angle and that solved the problem on the remaining drawers. I also used some UHMW tape on the bottom of each side to reduce wear and friction on the runners.

[@lovetoreferee]

Thank you for your video. I made a tray for one of my travel trailer drawers. I plan on doing one more. We are very limited on storage in our small camper. So we must utilize the space as best as possible.

[@DudeSirMark]

Very timely, as I am building some drawer inserts for my wife during this snowstorm. Also a very creative solution for additional space that I definitely need to make use of in some of the larger drawers. Thanks

[@craftyhobbit7623]

Love the idea of this. I do a lot of different crafts, art, sewing, etc, but no matter what I do, I can never seem to find things, or have things organized. I'm not a woodworker, though, but love the concept of it.

[@slwilliams75]

I come back to this time and again - thanks for uploading 👍🏻👏🏻

[@Genesis60]

Beyond Great Idea. Something a newbie can do, which I am, without the expense of a massive shop and equipment. Please more of the same and Thanx.

[@TomKaren94]

I built a 2-level set for our silverware drawer very similar to the one shown in the video. Very useful.

[@tr4n515t0r]

I've never been a fan of drawers! But I am NOW!!! Wow thank you for this!!!

[@MegaMetinMetin]

Dam i miss watching this channel! Best of the best quality wood working

[@catherinekilgour2563]

I'm making one of these at the moment with the top tray only a half size. At some stage I plan on redoing my whole kitchen and like the idea of the top tray being full size and sliding back into the empty space behind the drawer when it is pulled out. Certainly not something I had seen before.

[@SecretStashBrosBuilds]

Nice one man! It's stuff like this that made us start our own channel. We love making hidden compartments, puzzles, and other projects that do more then the usual.

[@mccantsc]

This man is a philosopher, and double points for the Wayne’s World nod. Great video!

[@johngalv9288]

Exactly what I need to do, I've been putting this off and the only time I think about it is when I open the drawers and see the mess! thanks for the video.

[@BronkBuilt]

I actually started almost exactly the same thing for our kitchen silverware drawer. I feel pretty good that I, for whatever incredibly short time, was on the same thought pattern of The Wood Whisperer.

[@EPortillo5000]

Already doing a double drawer on a project that I´m working on, this is a clever idea and makes me think more common use items on the top and less common on the bottom, there is a need to be more organized with our organizers :)

[@AndroidM-op7zf]

I don’t always store things in my drawers but when I do I make use of the vertical space.....Marc S

[@byLokie]

Yes. This is perfect for what I need I am OCD about my chisels having to be away from everything else but it annoys me that they are not in the same drawer set. This way I can allocate its own chisel compartment. The interlocking dividers are great. Dry fit so you can change configurations if required

[@tonygreer3600]

Hi Marc, I watch a lot of your videos and this is one of my favorites. Like Corey Ward I had no thought of removing the part of the back of the drawer which would have left me short of using the full potential of a stacked drawer. Thanks for the assist. I will definitely use what I have learned from you. Great video as always.

[@roBLINDhood]

That last joke is classic Marc! Love it!

[@BestUnderPressure]

That writing utensil organization is super satisfying. Also, I have to watch Wayne's World now.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Nice organization project. I love your comment about not judging

[@chipshot442]

Nice job with the drawers, fantastic idea!!! I love the dividers on the top.

[@mellymel1100]

Love it!! Good job showing us what an easy build this is. Will have to do soon! Question: How does the paper help it from slipping or the little slits? What do they hit?

[@hotstar6742]

I was watching as well - think it was just to leave a bit of a gap so it would be able to move without friction.

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

I saw what you did there at the end.

[@jolly.red.giant.]

Great little draw upgrade. Definetly going to do this to my drawers

[@MFunkibut]

Great project for those getting organized in the new year. Great project to use up scraps - which helps get organized in the new year.

[@blandry021]

Looked for this video for an hour, now to go make a few new drawers, thanks.

[@williambutler3695]

I like it. I’ve seen a similar version that used full extension slide so the top tray could slide all the way back and you would still have full access to the bottom drawer.

[@CrafterMaker]

Great solution! I've always thought that most drawers are too deep. This is a great solution. 😊

[@jodiepalmer2404]

I always wanted to know how to make drawer trays like the ones shown in the video. Thank you.

[@syedhasan6548]

Excellent Job Thanks for sharing

[@littlestar5737]

Very nice. I built mine similarly but with three tiers.

[@pctatc66]

last 5 secs the best part of the whole video. that was one hell-of-a-smirk!

[@wdnick]

Great idea. I might put this to use soon.

[@andrewbeckman351]

Have you ever used old horse hoof rasps, you can get them free sometimes from the farrier near by if you live in horse country. I own four personally

[@StamosTee]

Great idea and nothing extra fancy, so anyone can build this. I saw my self when I saw you filling the drawer. We stock so many supplies while we know we will never run out 😂😂👍

[@wb_finewoodworking]

Looks good. The idea of cutting the upper back of the drawer out is super. I’m going to make a cabinet similar to yours and now may make some drawers like this to start with so I don’t have to cut out the back later. 😁 I’m planning on combining the drawer part of the left cabinet with a single cupboard with slide out trays like the right side.

[@TWC6724]

This is a great idea. Thanks Mark. Good job.

[@adrianabshire]

YES! I need more space in all my drawers! Lol Thanks for this! Someday I’ll add it to my shop todo list...

[@heyimamaker]

I love this, the only thing that I would need to watch out for would be seasonal changes. I don't have a heated garage and we go from +35 to -30c and have reasonably high humidity. I'm sure these drawers would jam up on me from time to time but I suppose if I left a bit more wiggle room I would be fine.

[@christopherbaldwin1194]

Great video, like others have said never thought of removing the back wall of the drawer. Good to know for my future kitchen build

[@sanjdale8349]

Thank you! Just trying to reorganise my workshop again, this idea is going to help loads!

[@harrydavis6903]

Great video. A must-have for my lack of organization. Thanks, WW.

[@Wherehopebloomsbrighter]

this is exactly what I need!!! thank you

[@bellevoor]

This is the most incredible thing ever

[@Lpizza1000]

Nice, I like it. I’m still planning on doing the bunk beds for my kids.

[@KaleoMgmt]

Just made this for my kitchen. Thanks for the idea!! Subscribed!

[@porterrasi]

Well done Mark!

[@garyhorton6652]

Great idea! Space is always at a premium!

[@KathleenSkinner]

I’m the opposite. I have had the one mechanical pencil for over 10 years now! I use it daily. Though I did buy a second one at a different lead size (0.2mm) for very detailed work, and now I have two :)

[@MakeCreateBuild]

You are my office supply and organizational spirit animal. Party on Marc.

[@hassanal-mosawi6049]

Thanks for showing how & sharing that

[@jeffsmith1858]

Smart setup. Thanks!

[@holdemNE1]

Cool build. Thanks for posting.

[@AVAITOR09]

Awesome project! Now I need to build my miter station!

[@carlosarroyoam]

Wow that is a great idea.

[@simonburgess7397]

I brought the miter station when I preordered you book loved the project videos and this video could be added to that. Shouldn’t tell you what to do Marc but it’s. Any ways my first guild finally a member after watching you stuff for ages. Looking forward to getting the book.

[@AC-oat35]

👍 Could of added some words, but I think a thumbs up says it all!.......... 😁

[@Elboron]

Could *have

[@adrianovergara1784]

Very clever idea 💡!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Really simple. I like it! Great video, Marc!

[@johnwhitley2898]

LOL 😂!!! I never have enough room in my drawers 😜.....lol! And Yes!! This is a great idea! Kudos 👍!!! Thanks for sharing this!!!

[@Aardrijk1]

VERY clever! I know what I'll be doing next weekend! Thank you for sharing.

[@darlenehale9192]

i understand using cleats to prevent tipping but how do you prevent top tray sliding out the back and dropping down?

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Pretty smart idea, thanks for sharing that!

[@yasserfatani4524]

Wow I thought I got that ideas first of hidden drawers because I didn't see it in market so I planned to do it for and by myself then I was checking on KZbin there where your video popped up man that amazing. Well it took me time because I am doing for first time by myself... No guidelines no nothing just make it as I think it fitted but almost similar ways

[@carlb0666]

That’s awesome! I’m going to add this to at least one of my drawers I’m my shop!

[@MikeTatman]

Amazing idea. Thanks Mark. Love the channel.

[@topsaw]

As clever as always. Love the idea. Thank you.

[@rockysmith9250]

Excellent video for this DIYER! Thanks ☺☺

[@businessgreg77]

Good video. I'm gonna do a few drawers today.

[@jarodmorris611]

I guess I've been a fan a long time. I've been a fan since before you and I started going gray. My 12 year old daughter points it out in my beard all the time.

[@woodwhisperer]

haha that's not actually true. You've been a fan since before you could see the gray. :) I got my first gray hairs in my early 20's. 12 years plus 1080p makes for a clearer picture of reality. :)

[@MadHatter764]

No finish or paste wax ? Did you sand the runners really smooth so that they slide easily ?

[@JTWoodworks]

Great space saving idea!! And love the ending

[@hueybui]

Great video! Awesome use of space. Thanks for the video!

[@blandry021]

Great idea, I'll be doing these to 4 of my drawers.

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great idea! Good video and everything very well explained. Thanks for sharing. I'll try to make something similar.

[@davidcrandell1172]

That was really great. Thanks for posting.

[@evancihak5522]

Woodworking? Tattoos? LEGEND OF ZELDA T SHIRTS!!! 😍

[@tharemyhopkins5873]

Heck yeah. You got the gears turning in my head!

[@johannes.f.r.]

That is pretty quick after building them ....(been there.) I like separate boxes better instead of a full deep tray. That way you can take them out individually.

[@helenhalman2402]

Great idea. I'm going to do this!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Really cool Marc! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@MarcusVinicius-il7be]

Cara adorei essa idéia !!! Parabens !!!

[@blackemmons]

Nice project! Love the outtake. 😊 JimE

[@jnix112]

😂😂😂😂 last clip alone was with it! Also, great instruction as always!

[@hallenw]

AWESOME! Gotta do it.

[@X3WorkshopDesigns]

Those mechanical pencils are the same ones I use! Haha. Nice modification. I’m gonna do this on my girls vanity drawers that I just made. Thank you.