How to Get 4x Storage in a Wall Cabinet (Part 1)

Lets build a super strong wall cabinet. Getting more space in my shop is always an important consideration. I show you how to build a cabinet that will give you much more space. I plan on building more of these cabinets and get my shop better organized. This cabinet is easy to build and is a great addition to the shop.

[@jefferymccarley]

Awesome shop addition

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thanks 👍

[@shawnr771]

Very nice build.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@scottclark798]

Doing a similar concept now by reccessing an 8 " cabinet into a 2 X 6 wall . Minimizing the projection into the bathroom space . Great use of unused space . Great video sir !

[@deanlawson6880]

Great Idea! I'm going to build something like this for my shop! Thanks for this!

[@jomichat1975]

Very clever design. I like the fact that you describe step by step what you're doing. I'd love to see the cabinet filled up.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you. I'm working on that video now.

[@pknepper44]

Don Knepper I have always wondered how these multilayered cabinets are made. Now I will build one. Thank you for demonstrating how it can be done.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

This is one design. Check out my latest design. It holds even more

[@henryrossouw930]

Brilliant idea. I'm always out of space and don't have much wall space. Going to build it with one add on.I'm going to put it on a cart so that I can pull it to wherever I need it in the shop.It will cut down on time spent walking around.

[@dr.blackysenior8615]

I made a similar cabinet with additional peg board on the outer surface of the cabinet which gave me a fifth area for tools. I love your easy and exact details you described. Thank you very much for your ideas.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. The pegboard on the outside is an excellent idea. In my shop, I'm trying to get a more clean look.

[@rick9028]

This is awesome. After being in my shop for over 4 years now, I need more wall space.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome

[@jonathanpoe9043]

This is a really nice design, I have a french cleat system in my shop, that I love, but I'm going to add this to the project list to free us some space. Can't wait to see how it looks filled up!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I use the french cleat system a lot as well. Depending on how much weight you have in the cabinet, this could be converted easily.

[@andyp9290]

Great project! Thanks!

[@ianwatters5613]

Great project, have a tool storage cabinet on my “to do” list , love the idea of making a full box then cutting 🪚 to size so it all aligns easily 💪🏻, THANKS !👍🏻

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You’re very welcome. I also have other cabinet storage solutions.

[@kug2002uk]

I only have a 14' 0" x 8' 0" shed so this project will be some much needed additional space for my tools. Great idea, thank you paw paw workshop

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

At one time, that was about the size of my shop as well.

[@genehudson665]

Great idea to make use of space.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@nancychong4650]

I love the simplicity of the way it was built. I can surely follow it. The way you speak is very clear to understand. Thanks for sharing. Please make more multi-purpose cabinets.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@kenharrison7549]

great idea ,thanks

[@herbieherbert9964]

I love watching your videos. I've done so much with my workshop since I've been looking at your work my work shop is coming and looking so professional. Thanks again Herbie South Wales UK

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

That's awesome! Thank you so much. I have a lot more planned

[@jackiemason2145]

I have been looking for this design it's perfect for me. Great video 👍

[@SL-ez7qn]

Brilliant idea and design. I’m definitely going to make one of these. Very useful as l need space in my small workshop. Thanks for sharing.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome, if you build one, send some pictures of the cabinet to me.

[@csimet]

Nice. I will be doing this type of cabinet over my workbench, perhaps a pair of them in a square configuration (24x24"), to hold all my hand tools. I too have limited space in my basement shop (L-shaped, 24x12').

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! Thanks for watching. I’m sure that you’ll enjoy it

[@flypic1098]

What a good idea! Nice one. Thanks. Jim

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Glad you liked it! Thank you very much.

[@garrysmythe]

a brilliant build, very well presented too, thanks for posting from Garry in the UK

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@janisezack1610]

I'd love to have a pantry like this.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Time to get started and build one. Thanks for watching

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I started watching your channel because of your CNC projects. But I enjoy builds like this as well. Keep doing what you are doing. Your channel is great.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. Yes, we have spoken before on the forum and I have seen you here before as well. Thank you for your support. Would love to see some of your projects.

[@homewurks1]

Great idea!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you, it works extremely well in the shop

[@jimgilreath6792]

Red Dog Workshop asked about your panel saw which takes up wall space. After injuring my back I could no longer cut plywood on the table saw so I made a wooden cutting guide for my circular saw and cut off the excess beyond the blade so it is zero clearance. I cut the panel to rough dimensions and it works fine. I have compared it to a Festool tracksaw in several tests and my cuts are dimensionally comparable. The advantages of the Festool areq a more stable track to guide the saw, nice vinyl strips on the underside to provide slip resistance for the track, built in track to attach a clamp anywhere along the track and a system in a box approach. The homemade guide is dirt cheap, you likely already have a circular saw that cost you less than Festool. I do my rough cuts outside on plywood with 1 or 2 inch foam board on top then final cuts on the table saw. You might consider that approach for now, then when you get rich, but the Festool.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much for your comments. I will be making one when I do the video on the circular saw. I have the ideas already in my mind on how i want to make it.

[@jimgilreath6792]

Nice, concise and clear video. Just what I need for my overly crowded space. I subscribed but never saw the bell. For Mr. Schemmel there is no need to apologize for your English. It is far better than most of us German.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. I agree with you completely.

[@tommyj7087]

Nice design. Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@mikevanerem4088]

This is an awesome idea! Thanks

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You are so welcome! Glad you like it.

[@woodshopaddict4856]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@JohnC-vc8bq]

Great cabinet plan. I'm definitely building this. Thanks, Paw Paw.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching and enjoy building this. I have other cabinet projects that you might like also.

[@andyholly2711]

Nice to have all the tools....

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

It has taken over 40 years to gather the tools for this shop. You'll get there, I'm sure.

[@bee-u-tifuladventures4771]

Great idea! I have a small 12'x24' workshop that I am trying to get organized right now. Obviously, I have very limited wall space to work with as well. This idea just solved a bunch of problems for me. Thanks for taking the time to film, edit and share your ideas. One video in and I am subscribed already. I will go through your playlist and look for other neat ideas. Thanks :-)

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that you subscribed and I hope that you will get a lot of great ideas.

[@lunnymav]

This has got to be one of the best projects I’ve seen for a shop. Awesome work pawpaw

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thanks

[@BossSpringsteen69]

I agree.

[@jaimezerrata8491]

Wow PawPaw ! thats awesome 👌 I am definitely gonna build a need more space cabinet.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. I appreciate it very much.

[@shawndumas8557]

Perfect, going to thin it down and it should store all the keys at the marina well.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Perfect, that should work great.

[@NKatz]

Love the video! Using something similar to build a tv enclosurer for my deck. It has to be fully caulked and adding roofing seal too.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Sounds great! Sounds like an awesome project

[@xyloidify]

nice job! loved how you filmed it. you explained it very well thank you!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@ernieosborne7002]

Liked and sub'd. Thanks for sharing. Great build and nicely presented. Looking forward to some more videos.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@lnman64]

Cool idea. Thanks for the video.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@bradjakubowski8987]

Such an amazing idea. Love it 10 out of 10 A++ my friend

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@rodw]

Very nicely done sir 👍 I definitely want to do this project, first I think I should build a workshop 😆😁 Thanks for sharing your thoughts and videos, Rodney

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@lindajohnson5082]

Thanks for giving me many ideas!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You're welcome.

[@billtiffin8298]

Thanks Will have to build one for my shop

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You're welcome. Please send me picture of you build. Thank you very much.

[@TheGardenerNorth]

Nice practical video, just what I needed to see. Just subscribed as well. Also love the fact that your shop doesn't resemble a laboratory.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! Thank you very much. I am trying to continue my organization efforts which is always ongoing.

[@danielrosenbaum9966]

Very nice and practical cabinet.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much

[@turnertarrillion9522]

Love this whole channel

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Fantastic! I appreciated it very much.

[@lasaventurasdelnaregallego4951]

Thank you for your video , your job it’s fantastic I’m learning with your videos .

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You are very welcome. I'm glad that they are helping you learn.

[@jaimezerrata8491]

Paw Paw. I have much Love. Loyalty and Respect for you for many Reasons. I can tell your a Family Man and a Godley Man. God Bless you and your family..

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it very much.

[@andyp9290]

thanks! I plan to make one soon. Would love to see the panel saw and how you built it.

[@tlg065]

Awesome work enjoyed watching going to do one myself!!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. Good luck building your own.

[@michaelrussell9890]

Great job!!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@billybike57]

Great job Paw Paw! 🐾

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much

[@jacktracy4845]

Nice build. This is going in my shop.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Fantastic. Thank you

[@juanornelas7446]

Good instructions I definitely got pointers like building both ends and cutting it in half

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you

[@andyp9290]

Thank You! Would love to see a video on your panel saw.

[@David-hm9ic]

This looks like a good, solid design worthy of incorporation into my new shop. I like the ordinary guy channels like yours. They're more like the rest of us.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@garyw.elmqurst6272]

Your video was awesome! Would you have a set of plains on this build I would love to have a set. I was injured when using my table saw and it is still set up the way I had it set the day of my injury and that was three years ago. You have sparked my interest in woodworking with this cabinet, this might be the thing that gets me back out in the shop and I have a great need for something like your cabinet. Again thank you for all the hard work you do making the videos I know it is not any easy job. GW Ps I have subscribed and hit the bell

[@johnbesharian9965]

Excellent idea & execution. Mine will be somewhat similar, but due to limited space and location restraints the doors will only open on one side and the cabinet box itself will be deeper in order to allow me to have a properly angled plane till. I may have a saw or two (or three - "or more") hanging on the unhinged side for easy access for the unhinged woodworker. We'll see.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! I love hearing stories like this. Taking the basic idea and making it your own. I love it!

[@moersmoers]

Love it! New sub here, cant wait to see it filled!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@peterk3474]

Economic. Efficient. Useful. Subscribed.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome, thank you! Welcome to my community.

[@Dutchshedwoodshop]

Great build. I might do something similar for my shop 👍 thanks for sharing and subscribed!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. You have a great channel also.

[@Dutchshedwoodshop]

@@PawPawsWorkShop thank you paw paw 😊👍

[@joer5627]

Well done. Hug those grand kids. I will be doing the same this weekend with some of mine.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. Yes, I will hug the grand kids.

[@MbamOnyeoma-vh7mt]

Nice place and work

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much

[@drprepper8229]

Fantastic cabinet 👍🏻 Clever design. I’ve subscribed too!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! Thank you very much.

[@akwright886]

Great job, looks great. Once again you have encouraged me just to get on with the build. I've been going to build one if these for quite some time now, but time always seems to get away from me, go figure eh. Anyways that was a nice easy way to cut through the box to separate into individual compartments...ya gotta love it. I think my working area is even less which begs the question...what am I waiting for? Thanks a bunch, now to apply a nice finish....ahhhhh. Have an awesome week! Andrew ps, I have now resubscribed after my cell phone crooked and lost it all.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome. I hope you get the opportunity to build one.

[@johanlaurasia]

Nice build !

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@zero_____given]

Awesome !!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@Swiat34]

Smart design and great craftsmanship. I’m a new subscriber now.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@johnkillen588]

Out Standing! 50 year wood worker!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@call5sam]

I have always wanted to try something like this

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

It is a very efficient use of space.

[@MIHEAWATR]

Great idea. Simply explained what and how. I also need to do such a thing, I have little space in the garage :). Although I would personally hide the hinge inside.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. Hinge placement is an option.

[@MIHEAWATR]

@@PawPawsWorkShop you welcome. I know it's an option. I would just do it personally. I am also looking for places in a small garage and your idea is great

[@robertsanchez5279]

Awesome

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you

[@jefftoulson3751]

Absolutely an awesome Build new Sub for sure. Would love to see Dimensions and try this myself. Love to see new thinking.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Will do. The next video will be out shortly. Thank you very much.

[@scottclark798]

Dimensions are usually job specific width, heighth and depth . Good luck on your project and keep on working the wood

[@touqeerahmad5052]

Good work I just start carpentring 1 week ago but this storage I like it

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. I hope you are watching the beginner series. Hopefully, it will help you get started.

[@aaronstill3810]

Great idea you have a new subscriber

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@tighecrovetti2844]

Ingenious!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! Glad you liked it. Thank you very much.

[@bigbaddoghobbypfuscher2892]

It's nice i like it

[@jdaniels6830]

I like your work and would love to see move space saving projects. I believe if you are able to make and sell plans of your projects the money will help you keep making videos just like this one

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. The plans are available for FREE when you join my Patreon Family.

[@davidkelm1356]

That is GREAT

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much

[@user-ey3df6fv7n]

Thx

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@rudycockrell8029]

New to your channel. I’m an aspiring newbie to woodworking and a tool junkie. I’d love to see a video on setting up a beginners workshop area

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

What types of projects do you mainly do? You start small and add tools as you need them to complete your projects. I started with a jig saw and a drill, then added a circular saw.

[@rudycockrell8029]

I’m starting to try my hand at built ins and cabinets around the house. Recently purchased a nice table saw and track saw. So many projects that need to be done around my house.

[@franksholzlabor9100]

Great cabinet, a good idea espacilly for small shops linke mine. Sorry for the bad english and greetings from germany

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much and welcome to my channel.. I love Germany. It is such a beautiful country.

[@adkchip1]

Your english is just fine. Better than others that were raised here. See?

[@mjarndt]

New subscriber here. Great video.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome. Thank you very much.

[@litahsr.8226]

Wow! 😮

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

It’s time to get more wall space. I’ve been talking about it for a while now and finally solved the problem. This wall cabinet gives me 4x the storage space on the wall. Lots of tools will be moving into this cabinet. FREE PLANS ARE AVAILABLE ON PATREON. I JUST LAUNCHED THE PATREON PAGE AND OFFERING THE PLANS FREE WHEN YOU JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY. LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION

[@rfritzr]

Is a cut list available for the cabinet?

[@Swedrumsyncopath]

Sorry! I can't find that link to the free plans in the description. It would really be helpful to me. Thanks for this great idea! Pelle in Sweden

[@reinerjakel8950]

Love i. Really want to build this as it will solve some of my space issues as I am just now setting up my new shop. Will you be putting out the dimensions with your next video? Great job and so simple too.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! Yes, I will give the measurements. Thank you very much

[@d1958md]

Id Like to see how to choose and set up bits on the Xcarve

[@miguelb6722]

Excellent job Sir. . .thanks for share. . . I SUBSCRIBE

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! Thank you very much.

[@kseattle79]

Great

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@SelfSufficient08]

Did you make that panel saw? And is there a video for it? Great work !

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes I made it and no there is no video. I made it long before I was doing videos

[@ecaff9515]

Excellent video and process. Thank you for sharing. In response to your request for questions, I'm interested in building a benchtop router table for a small shop around 24in in length, 14in deep, and 12 to 14in tall. The height is contingent on the trim router I'll be using. Thank you for any suggestions.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Ok, great. Are you planning to put a router lift in it as well. If so, are you going to build it?

[@kennybyrom4681]

Great Idea for creating wall space. Can you share the plans for this cabinet?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. I do not have plans for this cabinet. I put most if not all the measurements in the video to build your own

[@charlesdavis3595]

I subscribed to your channel a few weeks ago. Really like this project and the 8x storage space cabinet you made afterwards. I noticed in this video "How to Get 4x Storage in a Wall Cabinet (Part 1)" that you started out by cutting your plywood with a panel saw. I was wondering if you built your own panel saw and if so, I would be interested in seeing a video on how you built the panel saw. If not, do you have a source for the plans to build one? I am planning to build my own panel saw soon.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I actually built this many years ago. I'm planning on removing it from the shop in the near future because I need the space and I do not use it enough to justify the space it occupies.

[@ktcgarage8572]

Just found your channel and hit the sub!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! Thank you very much. You have an interesting channel also.

[@micanopymike61]

Nice Job, I could use a cabinet like that.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! Thank you

[@rond5579]

Where did you get you panel saw or do you have plans for it?

[@craigmonteforte1478]

To like the Swiss Army Cabinet ! I like the design concept quite a bit as everyone is tight on wall space in our shops Looks like you use some pretty good plywood for shop cabinets too i am located in he North East. And. Finding decent plywood for a fair price is quite a challenge i have a older cousin i the same area. And he and i always talk about that issue as he and i both have a history in Commercial Woodworking and like to work with better materials these days most of our supplies come from the ig box stores so we are imited to whatever they. Stock that are often more about t their profit margins then the quality our general conclusion has been that the imported Baltic Birch Py they carry is one of the better deals or else we are stuck wit MDF and he ad i both dont like the dust of MDF although it does have some Good characteristics for retain applications I personally try to avoid it whe i can I recently saw a Woodworkers tool storage cabinet that has a similar design to your cabinet yet is on wheels and stands around 6 foot tall he also incorporated a French Cleat system on the interior to. Make custom Tool holders that can be moved around in the compartments i thought it was pretty sharp plus another advantage was it all folded up and was lockable Which is a nice feature. When you work in a large commercial shop Nd leave your personal tools in the building over night Like any security it helps keep the honest people more honest IMO as i have had co workers “ borrow” things like router bits and forget to return them Ironically ive always engraved my router bits in a not so obvious. Way and i have gone to retrieve what. Is mine ! As a rule i can reckonize its missing immediately as i am very OCD about my tool organization myself my Co workers used to make fun of me because i like my things clean and organized It never bothered me as i feel that it helps me do a good job. At whatever I’m working on

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! Thank you very much. Your comments are so true.

[@paulkitt6534]

we would like to have your measurements too, so we know how what size each pieces thank you Paul j

[@peterhorgan1830]

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