Making a Rack for Small Parts Storage with Stanley SortMasters

[@GosforthHandyman]

Here's a link to similar slotted steel angle strip if you're in the US - I think that will do the job. If anyone's tried it please report back! amzn.to/2zhkrDB (affiliate link) And here's a link to the full article: gosforthhandyman.com/2017/06/small-parts-storage/

[@envoycdx]

Cheers! I was just about to ask for this sort of information!

[@johncole5899]

What I like about you is that you're very honest. I am glad I am not the only one who makes silly mistakes. The main thing is that, mistakes aside, you are a very competent woodworker. I am always inspired by your projects and once my workshop is completed, I'll crack on with some of them, especially the NVR system.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Thanks for the kind words John - really appreciated! 👍👊

[@martinrothwell8275]

Hey - thanks for making these videos. :-) Im learning so much (and am nicking ideas for my workshop!). Watching this, in a split second, i just learnt a great tip i never thought of - heat the blade up a bit to remove a label! Mind blown!

[@garethwatson7999]

Made one of these for the work van, worked a treat, used a piece of M8 threaded bar on the front to stop the boxes falling forward when in motion, plus I drilled a 5mm hole in the end of the threaded bar for a small padlock 🔐 to fit through and it acts as a security bar too, keep me bits secure whilst on site! Great video 👍

[@GosforthHandyman]

Great stuff! I've also seen folk angle the support rails to stop the boxes falling out. Both work! 👊👍

[@phillypauly]

I started recording my projects so I'd have another excuse for my (many) errors. My hat's off to all the makers and content providers. It is quite a bit more challenging to make a simple project. Thanks, mate!

[@clutions]

You are my hero! ---- It's nice to see someone that doesn't fade their goofs! --- Just means you're human!

[@johndavies6769]

Great content. consider adding a drawer slide tray at the bottom of your case unit it will give you somewhere to rest a case if you only need to get at a couple of screws. Finding a clear space on the workbench mid project to put a case down no chance. It also helps when refilling or organising your cases. The tray can then be pushed out of the way. I find it saves me time. Cheers John County Durham

[@trialnterror]

I like the angle idea better then most I’ve seen!

[@dlamb2840]

Great honest upload Andy. The fact that you can make a mistake(albeit because of the camerawork stuff) just gives us amateurs some hope. I’ve only used my biscuit jointer once so far it was a simple but sturdy 18 mm ply work storage box. The biscuits worked out perfectly because I watched your tutorial on Utube about referencing?? Great stuff mate. Cheers David.

[@uktony1525]

Inspired use of the metal angled strip. Just subscribed and already learned something, thanks.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers for watching and welcome to the channel! 👍

[@k.b.woodworker3250]

Nice! I've done this with rabbets and also with drawer slides and shelves. The rabbets stick partly depending on temperature and humidity, so if I do this again I'll try the angle. I put some of my tools in larger boxes, incl systainers and the shelves with slides work well for that.

[@NormReitzel]

When one puts a biscuit slot in the wrong place, one puts in glue and biscuit, then after the glue dries, trim off the biscuits, presto, a dutchman! Once fully hard, you can cut new biscuit slots, even overlapped. I have birchwood biscuits specifically for that purpose.

[@leelipinski4667]

Brilliant. Super simple idea. I think this may be my first project when I get set up in new workshop. Thanks for sharing.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Great stuff! 👍

[@cuebj]

'OCD boxes' - love it, but one of the best things I did years ago in loft of our tiny east London house - totally against my nature but delayed heart attack by ten years 'cos I could find things!

[@googleuser859]

Great video, I'm in the process of fitting out a small workshop and this is exactly what i was looking to build. Also, hello from a neighbor, I'm from Houghton le spring :-)

[@GosforthHandyman]

Hello to Houghton le Spring! Done a few gigs there back in the day! 👍🛠

[@SimonHollandfilms]

Just ordered 4 Stanley boxes and need to make a rack....just what I wanted to see...thanks

[@GosforthHandyman]

Awesome stuff! My rack is still going strong - works great. Best of luck with yours! 👍

[@dexslazenger6938]

In anticipation of more boxes being added; because that is the way of the worksop warrior, I would have made this project more of a floor-standing cabinet and angled the slots slightly just in case of earthquakes lol!

[@michealkinney6205]

I liked your method of leveling it. Thanks for the project idea.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers Michael - use it every day! 👍🛠

[@Marks_outdoors]

Love the organiser labelled broken promises lol 😂👍

[@joep2837]

locks like a nice cleaver and cheap solution. I see its posted 2017, how is holding up after a few years?

[@daviemaclean61]

Building on of these as soon as possible. Great video. I'd move the top two to the bottom though, in case it tips off the wall! ;-)

[@GosforthHandyman]

I had to get a bigger box for the broken promises! 😂

[@barryroberts6470]

I have 8 of them stacked up on one of my benches, now i know what to do with em (bin em) only joking, cheers for the idea. Barry (West Kirby, Wirral)

[@gandalf6134]

Very nice. Would you care to share a cut list or measurements?

[@normanboyes4983]

That was fun and informative.👍

[@multirevelator]

love your videos mate

[@reidsimonson]

You like that dewalt biscuit joiner?

[@markrowland5393]

I like it. Please show us what's in the box of "lost dreams". 😉

[@GosforthHandyman]

Ha - I think it was a/v bits... I think. 😀

[@incorrect1844]

Love the channel I am going on my own from January..been in IT business for 12 years..Sick of dealing with idiots :D rather be digging holes for rest of my life 🤣🤣🤣

[@GosforthHandyman]

Fantastic! I was in IT for 17 years. Likewise, I'd rather unblock drains. 👍😂🤞

[@stevesrt8]

I’m pretty curious about the broken promises case. I feel I may need one also. Nice work!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers - I think I had biscuits and dowels in there! 😀

[@THELanceParrish]

I thought the same thing!

[@paulhowarth4475]

Thought you said no mechanical fixings.... what's with the nail gun?

[@kookyflukes9749]

Where do you buy your broken promises from. I'm all out and Screwfix keep delivering so they're no good.?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Lol - I've got plenty if you need any... 😂

[@H2Dwoat]

Hi, you did this a couple of years ago now, how has it held up with all that weight?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Absolutely fine! Still going strong. 👍

[@FuzzyScaredyCat]

Screwfix have a BOGOF deal on the FatMax Pro at the moment, works out at £10 ea for storage box. I got myself 10 of them so will be have a go at something like this, though I think I'll need to use 9 for "Broken Promises" ;)

[@GosforthHandyman]

Ha ha - yeah, the broken promises rack up... (pardon the pun) 😉

[@jimreichart3632]

Andy What screws did you use to attach the angle to the sides

[@carterp2858]

Hey, where do you get you materials (mainly wood) from??

[@garenne0169]

I’m very pleased to see mistakes in your video . Everything get perfect in all videos DIY or woodworking in KZbin...and i’m just fed up with that . 😁

[@GosforthHandyman]

Oh, if you want mistakes you've come to the right place! 😂👍

[@aaronbell8527]

We’re ocd boxes from screw fix ?

[@jimreichart3632]

What screws did you use for attaching the rails

[@willford8475]

Hi, Good project. I was wondering how you produce the labels for the plastic boxes and how do you get them to stick onto the plastic? I have trouble with labels not sticking to plastic. and falling off! Cheers.

[@GosforthHandyman]

I've popped a link to my label printer on here: gosforthhandyman.com/products-i-use/ (although I got it when it was on sale!) 👍

[@geoffjball]

Looks great. Love your thought process along the way. What's the purpose of clamping the scrap wood when routing the sides at 14:25?

[@paulgreblick]

I think it was to get a bigger base for the router to sit on...

[@geoffjball]

@@paulgreblick Definitely. Thanks!

[@KevinOsborne1987]

That's a lot of effort for a shelf! Wouldn't last long in my van lol

[@hythewoodworkdesigns]

Hi Andy. Just ordered the galvanised steel angle from Ironmongery Direct, Not bad @ £4.86 incl vat. I can see you're using 18mm ply, but what size biscuits are you using; #0, #10 or #20? Good luck at Makers Central next week

[@GosforthHandyman]

I normally use #20 unless I can't fit them in. 👍

[@davidriblet7202]

Biscuit shelves would of been slick, would the hold the weight?

[@tacsystems5621]

Biscuits don’t provide structural support. They are for alignment only. Glue is where the strength comes from.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Biscuits also protect the joint from catastropic failure. 👍

[@tacsystems5621]

Gosforth Handyman how so? I thought the same tel I broke the joint. Then did some research into. Glue is stronger then the wood. Glues is the strength you’re seeing not the biscuits.

[@GosforthHandyman]

If a glued joint fails it will completely fail. If a biscuited joint fails it will still be partly held together by the biscuits (see recent tests).

[@tacsystems5621]

Gosforth Handyman what test? I’m curious now. I’ve seen the opposite is true. If I’m wrong then I’d like to know.

[@GosforthHandyman]

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[@PeteLittle1970]

What kind of biscuits do you use? Jammy Dodgers or Custard creams? ;) I've just inherited my dad's old tools and screw boxes so this looks like something I could try my hand at! Thanks!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Gotta be Custard Creams! 👍

[@beastjgm6050]

What are the sides cut down to? Measurements

[@screwtube14]

Lovely job mate and a nice solution to all them fixings! What wood glue do you use?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers buddy - Titebond 2.

[@samwrightie7345]

Do you know the dimensions of them storage boxes mate. Looking to incorporate them into a project. Cheers

[@GosforthHandyman]

I think it's these ones www.stanleytools.com/en-us/products/storage/tool-boxes/organizer/sortmaster-junior/stst14022 👍

[@ParleyKennelly]

Here's a collection of them on Amazon: www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=SortMaster%E2%84%A2+Junior

[@cuebj]

Talking of weight - and such storage can be very heavy, which affects decisions about where and how you support it. Dropped my box of 300mm SDS drill bits and chisels yesterday. That was a crash! Box smashed. Not wearing safety boots but missed toes, fortunately

[@leonelramirez3231]

Great video im an hvac tech. I have a stupid question. Why do you need a biscuit tool. Can you screw or nail plywood together to make the box. What is the advantage.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Mainly alignment but it adds a certain amount of strength too - plus no screw / nail holes to fill. 👍

[@leonelramirez3231]

Your saying no screws. Use nail gun?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Yup can just biscuit / glue / clamp if the project needs it.

[@colm54]

This is made from aluminum from HomeDepot Canada Schluter Schiene Satin Anodized Aluminum 1/2 in. x 8 ft. 2 in. Metal L-Angle Tile Edging Trim

[@frank1847]

Hi, What glue is that?.

[@NoOne-vs4lx]

Hi mate. What wood have you used to line your walls?

[@GosforthHandyman]

18mm ply on the unpainted walls, MDF on the painted walls. 👍

[@NoOne-vs4lx]

@@GosforthHandyman Cheers! Your ply looks completely different to the stuff I just bought!! I thought yours was pine or something looking at the grain. I know it sounds really dumb but is it a special kind? 😂

[@GosforthHandyman]

No, but B&Q sometimes stock really nice ply! 😀

[@raysmith1992]

What plywood did you use, as I need to make one of these

[@GosforthHandyman]

18mm softwood ply (7 layer). 👍

[@raysmith1992]

Gosforth Handyman thanks, I will probably use either dowel joints or pocket screws as I don't have a biscuit joiner, great video just watched it again.

[@sparkybrian8512]

Nice work sir, I need to build one of these. Where did you get the metal strips?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers bud - think I got the rails from ironmongery direct.

[@laurieclarkson9180]

Could you please give us more details about those metal pieces..what gauge? what kind of metal? Here in the U.S. I found something similar on HomeDepot's site..Type in "Metal Slotted Angle" and it looks a little like what he's using. You want something strong obviously. I'm so glad I found this video because the version I was going by had wood shelves and it was pretty bulky, creating a large gap between organizer boxes.I'll have to try metal strips since it's strong and thin. Thanks!

[@mbforwood6926]

Laurie Clarkson Can you please advise the model # or whatever info I could use to get the same metal you got from HD....if you found that it worked alright? Of course...that’s important to know .... please & thank you!

[@GosforthHandyman]

The rails I've used are 23.5mm x 23.5mm x 1m lengths of galvanised angle steel. The steel is 1.2mm thick.

[@IanGrayTheGrayMan]

Hi Andy, Would you consider making something like that out of MDF? (Actually, that would be a great topic for a video - when to use MDF, and when to use plywood... I'm wondering about the same question for making workshop cabinets). Also, do you think aluminium angle bar (e.g. www.amazon.co.uk/STORMGUARD-09SL0131219-Angle-Aluminium-1219mm/dp/B077YWBM9X ) would do an adequate job instead of the steel ones? Lighter and cheaper - but would it be strong enough? Cheers, Ian

[@soarebv]

👍👍👍👍

[@GodsMan500]

You must have figured out by now that a router should be used in one direction only so that the bit cuts into the wood and doesn’t act like a wheel. It might be a good idea to make a note of that in your video so people avoid making that mistake.

[@CraigologyReviews]

Thanks for making this video. I'm off to the DIY store to get me some plywood and metal L-channel! Quick question, what's the drill bit holder you use in your impact driver?

[@GosforthHandyman]

No worries! It's a Wera Rapidator - link on here: gosforthhandyman.com/products-i-use/ 👍

[@kg4lod]

I wonder if he sells plans to make the broken promises that go in the broken promises box?

[@accessfm]

No mechanical fixings whatsoever. .. uses nail gun. Haha! But seriously lovely job and you have inspired me to build same unit for my little shed. Well done. Subbed.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers, ha ha I know but they're just for alignment - honest! 😀🛠

[@jerrybobteasdale]

I'm going to call them OCD boxes from now on.

[@kennys8011]

glad i never made those mistakes ...... lol

[@dillwiggle2]

Nice idea but that metal strip isnt that cheap, thats maybe $100 easy in metal.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Weird! I think metal is cheaper in the UK - £2.20 a strip over here. 👍

[@k.b.woodworker3250]

Home Depot has it for about half of the price on Amazon Prime, probably shipping is factored in. Still cheaper in the UK. I'll probably look for it when I shop at the recycling center here if I decide to try it.

[@specialized29er86]

Biscuit machine and nail gun.

[@kazoosc]

_. . . broken promises . ._ : P .. whatever do you store in that box?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Ha ha - it was biscuits. 😂👍

[@hughtattersall5594]

steel angle Code 899088

[@Mikelovesraves1]

Broken promises, whats in there?

[@stevehodgson8354]

Broken promises ? Lol