Stop Losing Items in Your Pantry: Try Pull-Out Trays

This conversion is the best thing I've made in our kitchen. Its not difficult to do and anyone with some building/making skills could do this. If you've made drawers before you can do this.
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[@nevillegriffiths8681]

Great idea - all kitchens should be made like that as standard.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate, it’s such a huge improvement

[@lynnescaddan8919]

I agree, my pantry is a load of rubbish, I constantly knock goods over, but my husband says it's fine & it's staying that way.

[@sumosprojects]

G’day VIC, mate watching your videos is poetry in motion & absolutely full of concise directions via your explanation. You made my Saturday night with this build & you’re Australia’s premier KZbin content creator 🇦🇺🇦🇺🍻👍👍👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Haha, thanks mate for the amazing comment. Not obvious at all what you’re doing there 😄

[@johnsonguitarsongtutorials4887]

Hi, great idea with the 16mm at the sides to clear the hinges. Your draw runners will then be fixed to these 16mm spacers.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks. It was the easiest way to get around the issue.

[@OneManBandWoodworks]

By the way the board clamped to the face for getting it flush is pure genius

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate, it seemed so simple and straight forward to me

[@DamianDArienzo]

Indeed!! Simple and effective

[@OneManBandWoodworks]

That’s so good Vic, that’s about a $2500.00 upgrade + labour that you did to your kitchen and you’ve made it with a really high finish quality. You’ve inspired me to do mine now, might even make a video for the fans.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate, that means a lot coming from you because IMO you do the best cabinet and fitout work by far.

[@SmallProjectCentral]

Well done! I love the idea of making a story stick to test the pull-out width. Great tip!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate, it pretty fool proof and doesn’t require any measuring

[@kuffyswoodwork]

That's the way all kitchen's should be made. Some of the shelves get so deep that not even light can get back that far.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Haha so true mate, we have a corner cupboard next to our stove and i have no idea what's in that back corner

[@OneManBandWoodworks]

Yeah bro that’s how I do all new kitchen fit outs now, barely any shelves, mostly drawers. Currently about $100 per pair of Blum runners starts to add up...

[@PCHPatti]

Love seeing how you measured the actual distance between the slides and used a story stick!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Patti, no room for error that way.

[@SujMenon]

Wonderful idea, Vic. Makes getting into pantry stuff way easier 👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

yeah, this is so much better now. Cheers mate

[@briansworkshop01]

Fantastic idea and a great video and job thanks for sharing your time and skill thanks again Vic 🍺🍺👍👍🇬🇧

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

My pleasure Brian, no problem. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@OregonOldTimer]

I did the same thing to our kitchen cabinets a few years ago. I wish I'd been able to watch your video first. That would have made my job much easier.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Ah, just bad timing mate but sounds like you still got it done ok

[@rossgebert9422]

Thanks Vic, I'm doing this for our pantry. Now I know how to include the sides of the shelf.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

great stuff mate, glad it was helpful

[@sih9696]

Wow! I've never thought of such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

This is one of the best and most useful things I've built. Definitely recommended

[@TopCat2021]

Amazing Job on the shelves I hope you get many years of enjoyment from them.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Daniel, I'm sure we will

[@micheldumont5298]

Beau travail ! Un petit bonjour de France

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Michel

[@Vipun_ch]

thanks for sharing! this is definitely one bild that my missus will be very happy for me do very soon!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

My pleasure Vipun, the missus will be over the moon mate and you'll be in the good books for ages

[@stephendonathan6782]

Wow that's a great idea! I'm thinking about using that idea in my workshop. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No worries mate, go for it!

[@glencrandall7051]

Great project. Well done. Well presented. 👍👍Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Glen and same to you mate. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@robotsnthat]

Some great extra ideas on top of the actual one. Thanks Vic!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No problem mate, glad it was helpful

[@FixitFingers]

Been thinking of doing this in our kitchen! The extra board clamped for position and the edge banding on the bottom were both top tips. Cheers Vic!

[@OneManBandWoodworks]

If you need a hand let me know mate, I’ll show where to get those runners at commercial pricing 30 minutes from where you are

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks James. This has made a huge difference and its not difficult particularly for anyone who's made drawers before.

[@ngon2219]

Hahaha..."more edge banding"...😂😂😂. You did a great job! Thanks.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate. That was a LOT of edge banding

[@BuiltByChris]

Hey Victor, I've been meaning to the exact same thing at my place. Now I know it's gonna work, I'll pull my finger out and get it done. Top job, mate. 👍👍👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

no excuse now Chris and you're a bit of an edge banding pro too

[@JohntheSchreiner]

My wife's been on me for nearly 8 years to get these done in our kitchen. Guess I should get on it soon haha. Nice one!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

yep, i think you'd better get onto it John. You'll be in the good books for ages

[@kevindunleavy4532]

You're an edge bandit😊Great idea and video. I'm a wee bit afraid to show it to the boss, at the moment. 🤫 Too much on.....

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Yeah, best to be safe mate. I'm glad my wife doesn't watch my videos otherwise i'd be doing all the ironing

[@thomasbagwell4510]

This is on my honey-do list. I’ll be copying your way of doing it. Enjoyed watching.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No worries mate, go for it. it'll make the wife very happy

[@woodfather]

So meticulous and well made, they'll last a long time. Wish I'd seen this a week ago, just built a set of melamine drawers to go in my sons wardrobe. Build came out quite nice, nothing special, just a big melamine box with 5 drawers, but I used a razor blade to trim the iron on melamine...made a meal of it for the first few drawers 😆Luckily they'll never be seen, but still, something I need to learn a new technique for!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate. That razor blade technique sounds dodgy and dangerous Mario, im just glad you're ok :-)

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Nice one mate, as you said should have done it years ago. Maybe I should get started on my pantry..😮 Great idea to cover up the screw holes with the edge banding!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

yes mate, no time like the present. Glad you liked it

[@tendue0726]

Thanks for sharing!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No problem, glad you enjoyed it

[@ianvicedomini2648]

What a fantastic idea. I'm not normally one for copying but I really like this, So I might have to copy you mate lol 👏👌👍🏽🏅

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No problem, this is one of the best builds I've ever made just for its functionality

[@andrewmundenandcadfellmast4624]

Bloody brilliant! Ill be using this idea when I redo our kitchen 👍🏼👍🏼

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Awesome mate, its been heartening to hear many similar comments to yours

[@obrapro]

Edge tape is gonna be my new trip Thanks for the info!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No problem, glad it was helpful for you mate

[@cobberpete1]

GREAT idea. You just need a small step stool now to get to the high shelves. 😉 Yep, just a chisel for me, for the trimming.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Peter. I actually started making the step stool on Friday and it should be finished tomorrow. Cheers mate

[@tonyja661]

Nice result, I want to do this to a double pantry. Just need a central support.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Tony.

[@codemonkeyhacks3973]

Looking good, i should really build this in my kitchen.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate, you’ll love it

[@jefftokaji6460]

Thanks for the great video. I will be doing this upgrade.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No worries Jeff, you'll love it

[@JustJimWillDo]

Yes Mister Frodo, we have lembas bread, and look! More edge banding!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Oh yeah, there was a lot of edge banding

[@neoanderson5027]

Great job

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Neo

[@ohasis8331]

A few little unthought of tips and tricks in there. Definitely going to pinch this idea for my kitchen. And my sister's.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Sounds like you're going to be busy mate. good luck wth it all

[@ohasis8331]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks Thanks :)

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Very nice

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Bradley

[@VictorZucchini]

Awesome job ❤

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much mate, I'm glad you like it

[@lynnbulger9707]

Try making a spice rack then fit it to one of the drawer slides screw that to the inside of the cupboard and voila the spice rack just slides out to select which one you want

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

That’s a great idea Lynn. Thanks

[@MrTraindriver1970]

Really liked this a lot and the tip on trimming the banding was gold. I will be going to the big green shed tomorrow to grab some supplies to do the same. As you are now an ironing master what time can I drop of the basket of clothes?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

haha, lucky my wife doesn't watch my videos. glad you liked the video mate. Thanks

[@JB-ze3yf]

Great stuff mate about to do this myself. Just wondering where did you get your hinges from in Aus? Thank you

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Hi mate, do you mean the drawer slides? I bought them from a kitchen place, can’t remember where exactly but they are just standard slides which are widely available. I’ve bought them from Bunnings as well

[@SoniaHamiltonSnowfrog]

Thanks Vic, nice vid. I'm looking for pocket-hole alternatives and noticed the Dowelmax. But I'm wondering if your affiliate link is correct, it looks a bit wonky.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Sonia. Yes, for whatever reason YT doesn't like my affiliate link and its system doesn't link it properly (it doesn't like the ?aff3 bit). This is the link dowelmax.com?aff=3. if it still doesn't display properly just highlight it and right click on it to open or copy it and paste it into your web browser. Thanks for the support Sonia.

[@sunsetatshabooms4558]

I have these & almost every time I pull them out, something fall behind the drawer & then I can't close them til I get on the floor & reach back there to pull it out. Such a pain

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

That’s doesn’t sound good at all mate. I don’t have and haven’t yet had that problem luckily. We try and not stack things too high on each tray.

[@mibengal]

Yeah! I got to be the 500th like. 😃

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you

[@DiHandley]

You’ve got to stop doing all this Vic. Your going to give us Australians a good name! 😉😂

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Haha, thank you David, i hope so

[@design2last]

Would be helpful for viewers if you had links to drawer runners you used? Affiliate links too for extra $$$ for you

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Drawer runners were from Bunnings mate. Do they do affiliate links?

[@aussieadventurestimetoplay]

No face plate to cover the runners?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No mate, didn't think it was necessary because they are behind the pantry doors