Homemade Truck Bed Drawers

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Recently we bought a new truck and I decided straight away I would build some drawers for the back. They came out great and will be perfect for keeping things organised, especially when camping. The drawer slides work very well and much cheaper than buying them, $230 a pair was the cheapest I could find for the size I needed. Hopefully I've shown enough here to help you build your own but if you need more info on this style of runner then you should find plenty with a search.
We are about to set off on a family road trip and I finished these just in time! The bad news is we're going for two and a half weeks so there won't be a new video for a while. I'll get straight back to it as soon as we get home! ;)
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[@PaskMakes]

For a little more info - I've written an article that can be found here paskmakes.com/2018/01/24/make-your-own-truck-bed-drawers/

[@mikelujan7096]

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[@1shawnv1]

Very nice work!

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

Finally a craftsman. Nice job

[@latorgator23]

Pask Makes how much did the project cost before all the finishing (carpet, rubber, etc)?

[@mattmiksch3587]

Nice to see such precision and patience and pride.... Hmmm 3P's...did I just create a saying? Lol. Seriously, great job there. Inspiring.

[@elhigh]

When all your weight was in one drawer, I was truly impressed.

[@michaelsimmons4883]

I quit too early. Had to go back and watch. Thanks for this comment!

[@bickspickle2438]

That was a real power move

[@larjkok1184]

It’s sitting on the tailgate.

[@warnerbrenner1743]

The first half of the kzbin.infoUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.

[@ColettaHughes]

My husband made these way back in the 60's when he was starting out as an electrician. The last time he made them for his work trucks, he made the outer box with sheet metal. The drawers are still wood with locking metal fronts and track rollers. We have them in the mini van to store beach chairs and camping stuff. He's made me all kinds of stuff, a built in bed with under bed storage boxes.

[@westcoaststacker569]

Father built set for full size truck in 70s had sheet metal wrapped around them, resized for his toyota in 1980. Lasted until I sold the truck. built similar for out large work beds f350 etc... Great build but I do not like how they are not removable, getting ready to build a set for my Lighting and currently planning on using bolts holding bed down to anchor in place because of the short 5'6" bed.

[@miklawson211]

One of the clearer instructional videos on how to make the drawers. Thanks for the video.

[@orvillemeek6893]

Excellent presentation...having spent forty years as a carpenter I really appreciate seeing nice work neatly executed...

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Orville! :)

[@PaskMakes]

We are about to set off on a family road trip and I finished these just in time! The bad news is we're going for two and a half weeks so there won't be a new video for a while. I'll get straight back to it as soon as we get home! ;)

[@HappyFamilyMakers]

Amazing project, as always ... si nice holiday

[@thomasmarliere2505]

Inspiring project for my T4 van. Have a nice road trip ! 😉

[@endurday108]

Pask Makes have fun!

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Pask Makes time to do some whittling my friend! LOL Enjoy your break 👍🏼😊

[@willd2609]

So perfectly done! Super impressive

[@brianpalha4446]

Speeding up the video was brilliant. You taught your viewers so much in the shortest time possible. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@jeremybuscay]

I know the comment is a bit late to the party, but this is easily one of the best diy truck bed drawer builds. The video earned a like, but the link to your photography website earned a subscription. Thanks Neil!

[@mrcarterflyhighkingc3863]

WOW, I could only wish to have those tools and skills!! How the hell can anyone dislike this guys craftsmanship?? I mean really?? Amazing work and although I have no skill set in this area, it just motivated me to learn! Bravo Sir!!!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks mate! :)

[@Diana-hl7cg]

yes amazing 。i want to.show my father

[@nemesis851_]

Love the project, bonus point on not including obnoxious music, or talk-over. We can easily see what you were doing, good job on the camera angles and process. Ace!

[@etchels85]

By far the beat version I’ve seen, beats the £186 drawer runners I was looking at and looks a lot more industrial. I’ll be using this on a van style fit out as I have windows in my van all round so keeps praying eyes at bay! 👍🏻

[@birddogmason9862]

I was just about ready to make these for my 4Runner, now that I’ve watched your video, I’ve got the plan, Thanks, love your channel by the way

[@cwr8618]

damn, that's funny, i was almost thinking the opposite. that looked like 100s of hrs of work and a shit ton of home depot trips!!! Haha, i might opt for a more simple solution but fantastic content nonetheless

[@lass-inangeles7564]

I was holding my breath when you climbed into them! What beautiful work, so functional and looks great too! I would have put some hinges on the front top section so I could access drawer without pull out if needed. Loved the glides you created, great idea and saves money over pricey glides. I will be using that myself. Thanks for a great video!!

[@dberry99]

You could have used some C-channel and cut down your bearings by half. And that base would have been just as useful and far quicker to build with a sheet of baltic plywood.

[@Antipodean33]

Brilliant mate, straight to the point, no music no histrionics, a perfect how to do clip. Thanks mate

[@locuscades1906]

I love how incredibly smiley you were while doing this.

[@bicanoo_magic3452]

God that was such a well made video. I hate these long drawn out builds. Having it sped up like that makes it much more interesting as the information is delivered so much faster. thanks for making such a great vid. And that gadget that hide the screws! PRICELESS!

[@2dcutout]

I don't have one, but I drill a pilot hole, then use a drill bit the size of the screw head and chase the pilot hole with it to a depth where the head sits hidden. Not as good or consistent, but it still works.

[@boblong6759]

That is so clean and efficient. This was an impressive video, those drawers look amazing. Well done!

[@j-kane5922]

Awesome...straight forward, quick, no need for explaining every little detail...I like that. As long as we (the people watching) have knowledge of building things, we can keep up with what you're doing. Thanks for this one, I'm gonna build one using your method

[@mlintonlawncare]

I truly do not understand the "thumbs down" on this video! This is freaking AWESOME! Nice work!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@jasoncooperpcola]

Probably from companies that charge thousands for prebuild bed drawer slides.

[@alvenr]

Maybe because the drawers "steal" a lot of space and it is very unlikely that someone needs so much space for storing stuff.

[@Tiaki973]

@@alvenr the point is that the space can be rolled out. very important for people working out of their truck all day. you don't have to climb to the back to reach something

[@DonylynKnives]

I'm always blown away by how well filmed and edited your videos are. Well done sir!

[@peymimor]

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[@510overturn9]

As a qualified Car restoration/chassis Technician & also a qualified Carpenter this is the he best I’ve seen to date. Simple clean well executed and I’m going to steal it thanks dude.

[@TheWeirdSide1]

People don't often realize this, but Mr. Pask's videos are not sped up..he actually works that fast! We all can dream to be as efficient.

[@NomadicMedhunter]

Well that crushed my plan. Now I have a new goal for a future project. Great job. The end was perfect.

[@mingohernandez6475]

Awesome job bro , I especially am impressed with your roller bearing use

[@swanben11]

I just found your videos, and I have to say: I can't complain about anything. They show every step, but waste no time. Not to mention phenomenal craftsmanship on everything. Thanks for doing this.

[@martasarber7133]

Absolutely a beautiful and functional piece workmanship. Great job, love it. Thank you for sharing.

[@jloughland]

And then you top off this kick ass build in the end by standing on them!!! ... Well Done 👍

[@OriginalRaveParty]

Watching you build and explain your processes is fascinating. You're a very skillful man. Great presentation.

[@howwerunit8070]

Work of art. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship, executed well as can be. I love watching people do something they are real good at. I am no carpenter , I try though. Mostly stuff for my wife’s animals. I get motivated to do better by watching these guys who know their stuff. I can barley get a straight cut with a circle saw. It’s the only power saw I have to work with . I can’t wait to get me a miter saw , band saw, jig saw , all the saws!!!

[@michael.schuler]

Excellent video editing as well. Crystal clear presentation, and not a bit of wasted footage to sit through.

[@rohinja4156]

I love your ideal truck bed storage.Finally I just finished my project. Thanks you for your idea.

[@FullSend93]

Dam. Why didn't I think of this when I was working at the lumber yard. Had all the space and equipment. SOLID work btw 👍🍻

[@flacktastic21]

Probably cuz you didn't feel like spending many, many hours of your life building bed drawers... 😝

[@philippaul5077]

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[@Akhazmat907]

I don't always give praise, the one I do it's for a job like this. This is better than any shit that you can buy or pay someone to build for your truck. Great work sir.

[@orestino6212]

This guy is what you call a professional.

[@tomasjosefvela1]

Wow! I love this design, I'm planning on doing this in the coming spring or summer and have been agonizing about buying good heavy duty slides, but this is such a great solution!!

[@bentnickel7487]

Top quality build. Professional filming and editing.

[@marinaforova3644]

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[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

Great work. Im a experienced finish carpenter and this guy knows what he was doing and the right steps of doing it! Nice!!!!

[@DaHamburglarGT]

No clickbait here. Great job!

[@Mylifelovingit]

This is the best drawer system on KZbin that i have found so far and i have watched a lot of them. Well done!

[@zedwpd]

I'd mess this up. Plus the wood bits may wear sitting on the metal wheel wells. I bought a store bought system called Decked.

[@Tiaki973]

@@zedwpd which component would wear?

[@david894]

Wow, you are the man! I love your attention to detail. Thank you for such a great video!!!

[@soobz]

I made thee about 5 years ago shortly after the video came out, they have been excellent and are clearly going to outlast the actual vehicle. They've done the Oodnadatta track twice including the old Ghan road and out to Chambers pillar, Googs track, and a heap of other corrugated shake the shizer out of you roads. Cheers Pask!

[@PaskMakes]

That’s awesome! Glad they’ve served you well! 😊

[@mattgibson6426]

Excellent drawer slide engineering! I'll be utilizing this concept for my own future builds. Sometimes simplest is most elegant. Thanks so much for sharing and hello from London Canada.

[@johnepperson8867]

Excellent workmanship!!! Thank you for such a quality & informative video!!!

[@bobbyhunt100]

Another great build and a very well constructed video, thanks Neil!! Have a great holiday and "Go the Mighty Maroons"!

[@NWEDC]

I am building drawers and a sleeper platform for my FJ using your drawer design. I love it! Your photography is just as stellar. Thanks for teaching me!

[@pauln2760]

Mate ... I've built van drawers before on a real shoe string budget and they worked well but so many good ideas from this video. Your end result is absolutely next level too. So good, thanks for posting .

[@mikechakar2533]

WHY WOULD SOMEONE DISLIKE SOMETHING LIKE THAT????? GREAT JOB MAN

[@debslifesimplified6406]

This is exactly what I need in my van, thanks for sharing this.

[@VitorMadeira]

One of the best DIY videos I've ever seen here on KZbin! Thank you. Greetings from Portugal.

[@forzajuve4845]

the beauty is the sound that your drawer makes as the slides work perfectly..well done

[@FranksDIY]

That is an awesome build. Thanks for sharing

[@garethhope1]

Amazing job! Love these draws, bet they work so well

[@aroundoz]

My father was a cabinet maker trained in Germany and the most meticulous person I have ever known. He would have highly approved of your work. You certainly don't cut corners.

[@davidswadling4246]

Never watched this video for ages thinking it was American with the use of "Truck" but im glad i eventually watched it, the use of rollers were an excellent idea, will do something similar for my Ute :)

[@ga1e0john35]

Geeez I find it so bizarre that 900 odd people can give this a thumbs down. I’d like to here the reasoning behind it. Thanks for this upload mate. I’m off to Bunnings now to get materials to copy your build 👌🏼

[@user-ct8ct3my3n]

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[@brendaswann7292]

WOW. That’s all I can say ...... WOW!!!!! You are good ...... I bow to you.

[@Kuj]

Finally a reasonably priced drawer system that doesn’t use non-hobbyists tools. Love it. Was thinking of using ball bearings as well and this makes perfect sense compared to spending $400 for two pairs of similar weight capable drawer slides.

[@robertnewman2620]

Beautiful work! I can tell you are a true craftsman. Lots of detail most wouldn't take the time to do.

[@tannerbeverley26]

I was thinking at the end, "I wish he could show them bearing weight..." Oh there you go!

[@gharrett2092]

When doing the corners of fabric, fold the corners so they overlap then make one 45 cut threw both then they will have a perfectly matching seam so u don’t need to use the marker to hide the gap.

[@ThePhludens]

I think that's the backing of carpet, not an exposed wood gap.

[@MinHongJiwoodstudio]

hi..I made a chair watching your video. Thank you for being an inspiration to me.

[@jimh4375]

Really good video, I love the high speed footage that lets us see the whole process without hours of boredom. (also gives a good impression of how much time is involved) Thumps up!

[@MGScarlet]

This is brilliant. I like how your videos are sped up (saves me from hitting the 2X setting :) and there's not a lot of extraneous explanation. Anybody who's got enough skill and ambition to replicate something like this doesn't need an explanation on the history of the wood screw.

[@yotatech]

Very nice, it was nice watching most of the whole build.

[@BarbaraGrise]

Excellent work! Super helpful video! I'll be installing a set of drawers/sleeping platform for an extended rock-climbing road trip in my pickup... this video and the accompanying article will be my go-to! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Best truck bed drawers video I've seen. I love the way you shot it.

[@lights80088]

Fantastic job on your project. I would be proud to show my friends. Big thumbs up.

[@franklinbrown8417]

Great craftsmanship. Really well done.

[@MrThegixerman]

Some test of workmanship when you stood in it looks fantastic

[@waterbug85]

I always wanted to build bed drawers similar to these, but just never got around to it. I had the low profile camper shell (Snug-Top) like yours. I liked the way you trimmed out your drawers with black mats. Somebody walks by and looks in, they can't tell you have drawers when trimmed-out in black. I really like your work, nice job on those drawers.

[@deleonj696]

Best video I've seen in this category. Great job and skill 👍👍

[@JedidiahShultzIrishCraftsman]

Well firstly...have an incredible holiday Neil and family!!!🤗😊 and second, what a fantastic job! The way you finished it off with the hardware and rubber on top! Job well done my friend!👊😊

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you very much Jed! :D

[@JedidiahShultzIrishCraftsman]

Pask Makes you're very welcome!!😊👊

[@peymimor]

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[@normcole7609]

Jedidiah Shultz Irish Craftsman “elderly iron

[@humblehombre9904]

You do such good work, and you are such a humble guy. Very nice change to see. Thanks for that.

[@michaelwittmann.1800]

分かりやすく、綺麗で頑丈な仕上がりに感動しました♪

[@treasureman1198]

Your so perfect in how you detail and build I love to build things too I learned a lot from your videos I appreciate a blue collar man that creates with skills and hands

[@richlagger507]

I love it, I wish there was a way to give more than one thumbs up. Great job!

[@FullyAutomatedLuxuryCommunism]

Pask, I just found your channel and I've gotta say that you've really inspired me to follow my father and grandfather into woodworking/carpentry trade. You're videos are awesome and super informative. So thank you from the United States! Keep it real down under!

[@MrReichennek]

used to build survey boxes for trucks like this. This is a solid 11 year trip back in time for me.

[@Tobi-cz6yq]

You’re a legend. Fast forwarded the video with all necessary informations for us. Appreciate the effort you put in. The pocket holes are new to me, I’ve never done them myself. I’ll build something similar for a mini truck soon.

[@andrzejgulik7475]

great job buddy , very informative . Thx for sharing, take care .

[@heathschwab]

Nice job sir looked so nice good job. Have a good week god bless

[@michaeltorres9575]

IM REALLY IMPRESS WITH YOUR ABILITY AND CREATION ON THINS LIKE THIS, WOW KEEP UP THE IDEAS RUNNING SIR. CONGRATULATIONS.

[@allangrubb3933]

absolutely amazing I will be doing this on my Hiace camper van. Thanks.

[@martychin9496]

Nice job, very well thought out, and fast :-)

[@ericareis7331]

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[@pamil1923]

I like the use of spacer blocks to assure uniformity. Thank You. 👍🏼☮️

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Now THIS is how a DIY video should be made. Well done!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I absolutely love this.

[@eln74]

Strong as they can be, wow, tnx for sharing this awesome project!!

[@thatellipsisguy8984]

Love the Sharpie to cover the carpet mitred corners!

[@jeanmarierieck2173]

I’m so glad I stumbled upon your video. I used your design to build some very similar drawers for my truck, and I absolutely love them!

[@smokingbluegrass]

love the total commitment when you stand on the fully extended drawers! Great instructional, thanks.

[@thomream1888]

Uh, my wife always likes it when I stand in my fully extended drawers... so she says.

[@dumluk1984]

That was really fun to watch, and a very nice design and execution. Well done.

[@northerniltree]

I like the way you can now organize the crap in your drawers.

[@MichaelHall-rf3pl]

I think my knees would be burning after that build! Great job!

[@jolo4036]

What a beautiful job! I thought for sure you'd make a rolling platform to go on top. I did this for my truck and it is very convenient to get equipment from the back.

[@elijahf111]

Looks like it would be awesome for camping

[@546cowboy8]

I grew up in a family of carpenters so in the 1950's my Grandfather had a pickup with a home built camping deal in the back. Nothing fancy but it made those weekend fishing trips more enjoyable with a place to sleep and get in out of the weather. Many things our Grandparents did in the middle of the last century were done out of necessity and convenience and created family memories we all treasure today. A dollar was a real dollar and many were not wealthy by any means. American ingenuity is a trait lost to today's social fools.

[@giffart99]

I wish I had half your talent for designing, building, and editing. I would like to build one and it will never be as nice as yours. You have talent, thanks

[@flgirl250]

I like his idea on the sliding rails much better than store bought.