How to Make an Adjustable Silverware Tray | I Like To Make Stuff

[@crystalsoulslayer]

I really enjoy these practical projects. A big part of why I'm so interested in making things is that you can get something that improves your life, without having to go through endless product listings or custom-order something. It's something humans evolved to do that we've become increasingly disconnected from. Connecting to that, even if only vicariously, is deeply satisfying. Also, I know I say this a lot, but the extra effort you put into your music is definitely worth it.

[@Juhuuu]

You often mention and use the finger joint jig but I've never seen you explain how it works. Maybe a bits video on different table saw jigs could be useful.

[@callumbrophy9965]

Juho Leiniö a finger joint is good because the glue has more surface to stick to

[@buzzly108]

@@callumbrophy9965That wasn't his question. He wants to know how to build the jig, and how it works.

[@artiet5982]

Great idea for bits video 👍🏻

[@phyton87]

i would like that too, maybe one jig for the router too. Here in Europe the dado doesn't too easy to find.

[@kornaes]

Nice idea (tuon torin)

[@flyerminer]

I love how helpful your videos are to people who don't know a lot about woodworking. You include tips throughout the whole video, and your narration during the video is top tier. Makes me think of how The King of Random used to make videos. I prefer that format. This is totally something I could see myself doing for a kitchen I own one day.

[@Mcphilsmith]

Been in the house for 5 years, been meaning to make something like this for a while. Feeling a bit more motivated now. Thanks, guys.

[@intent2modulate]

I don't know why I haven't watched your videos before, but after seeing your interview on Evan and Katelyn's podcast, I thought, "That guy seems knowledgeable and disciplined. He probably makes good videos." I like how you explain things simply and clearly, you explain why you did things, and you suggest alternate methods for people with limited tools. Subscribed!

[@vinceearl4240]

Huge projects are always fun to watch, but I think these smaller, high-use projects are just as awesome. It's cool to see little things we can build that will get tons of use and make every day just a little bit easier.

[@janiesimpson2820]

I don’t

[@ajdavidson604]

If your trying to get dry glue off of a boat d one of the best ways to do it is to take hot water and a soft bristled brunch and rub it off it doesn’t ruin the wood or anything but it’s a great method you should try it Bob

[@torreydenton4150]

Awesome looking drawer, just thought, maybe you could mount a block inside the cabinet at the distance from the front of the drawer that is the length of the silverware tray, that way every time you close the drawer it will slide the silverware tray, which is probably most used, back to the front of the drawer. Keep up the awesome work!

[@monikamccartney7096]

Thanks so much for the detailed explanation. We'll be needing a tray like this, and watching it done builds our confidence. If not competitive drive. Haha. As complete novices a couple years ago, we've come to really enjoy woodworking. The savings verses buying finished products is a great bonus. And the quality we prefer is coming along with practice. We definitely subscribed.

[@enriquegarciacota3914]

I live in an apartment and don't have most of the power tools you used. However I think I could make something like this with just hand tools (and patience). Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Smex9680]

That's slick. Hey your old silverware tray looks like ours. I better get to work. Thanks for sharing. The simple things make the difference. Nice.

[@dereksmalls6238]

We're renovating our kitchen this Summer and I'm definitely doing this for our drawers!

[@JasonACadder]

Terrific build! The only thing I can add to this is swapping out the drawer slides for full extension slides. Then again, I recommend full extension slides for all drawers and rollouts. It makes them infinitely more usable. You could possibly also use this sliding tray design to turn another drawer into a spice drawer.

[@davidcarr286]

I really like this. I've been looking for an idea for my really small shop. So small I have to go outside to change my mind. I'm thinking of using this for drill bits and driver heads. Thank you.

[@kraiken04]

I work at a DIY store I'm Portugal called AKI, and a learned so much about tools and stuff watching your videos. Keep it up brotha 👌

[@bunnywarren]

You can use UHMW tape on the bottom of the sliding bit. It's very low friction but high wear resistance meaning it's great for those type of situations. You also don't have to worry about bits falling off like paste wax.

[@saschavolling7808]

Best wishes from Germany I love to watch i like to make stuff please keep going on

[@davidlarson2534]

I like this project. I learned a few things.

[@lukasfrey54]

I do even need to finish the whole video to know I have to make this! Well done as usually Bob!

[@raypimienta7670]

I'm gonna use this for a tackle box for sure

[@edbakelaar886]

Great idea. I need to make one or maybe two for my kitchen.

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

Love the 2 tiered design idea. I think I'll have to do this for my mom's drawers.

[@AMobOGobos]

Thanks for the idea! I plan to design these and have my laser cutter make the pieces

[@Arterexius]

This was gorgeous and I'm definitely going to hack my own kitchen further with things like this! I actually just went out there to see what I could and couldn't hack xD Thanks a lot Bob! From one maker to another: You are one of the only makers I regularly watch, as you produce pieces of high quality and that's the difference between a maker with honor and a jack of all trades in my book. Stay awesome!

[@cameronchild6146]

I have that same Incra finger joint jig, it actually has a built in backer board that you can move around, and they also sell replacement backers (they’re easy to make as well)

[@djlalorocks]

love the ideas you just gave me. Going to brain storm this weekend on how to use what you showed. Thanks!

[@johnconklin9039]

Every time you change finger joint sizes you're supposed to loosen the backer board on your ibox and move it over and make a fresh cut so that you do have a zero clearance = no tear out.

[@michaelwagner3952]

Cool project. I think I’ll make something similar since I have the same issue with the cheap plastic silverware trays. Thanks for sharing!

[@markpeach74]

Brilliant, thank you. The wife has been moaning about our cutlery draw for years. Time to surprise her with this solution.

[@tiespauelsen7983]

Bob, since we see you working in your kitchen the question arises, do you also like to bake stuff? 🤔

[@soundboy89]

New channel I LIKE TO BAKE STUFF

[@filip479]

@@soundboy89 no, I LIKE TO BASIC

[@silentbutstealthy4748]

Well some of his videos are sponsored by blue ribbon

[@Nilsje]

@@soundboy89 I laughed to hard

[@Kriterian]

@@soundboy89 Don't forget his landscaping channel "I Like to Rake Stuff"

[@richardbedard1245]

I want to build a bigger version for a larger drawer in my island, but I really like your table saw push stick!

[@zacharyshapiro2203]

CLAMP CHAMP!!

[@sahar1usa]

wow amazing im going to make one, been always thinking about there should be a better way to save space and access every day kitchen accessories without a mess

[@ultrapancakes100]

Thanks for making this video! I’m redoing my kitchen next week so I will definitely make this and incorporate it!

[@ThiccyTV]

Always learning new stuff!!

[@AtrumNoxProductions]

This was pretty forking cool. It would be knife to have one, I want to build one spooner or later. I can't think of any more puns.... spatula....

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Hahahahaha

[@Thetankracer]

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[@violet2048]

That's cute.

[@bigbawls81]

I'll put that on my whisk list. Tongs for sharing.

[@jonny555ive]

That really made me griddle, l😂l

[@colemanbecker1392]

Wife saw the video. So now I'm going to have to Lasercut one!!

[@andreyratush]

Great, Everybody have at home same equipment like you, for make it!

[@lukecoonrod]

I believe that the term for how finger joints connect is interdigitate

[@BKMakes]

I like the “smear a glob of beeswax/use the heat gun to liquidate it” method, going to use that one👍🏻.

[@bendingsands87]

Hey Bob. I've thought of using kaizan(sp?) foam to make a form, coat it in some kind of filler to smooth it out, then use a vacuum former to make a plastic mold. I bet some cool-colored modular trays could be made for drawer dividers within a wood system like this. Great video BTW. It was very idea-inspiring. 😊

[@sergeyborchenko6041]

You right. Thanks for idea

[@talha682]

Simple but awesome!

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Thanks for that great idea!

[@jude2frzz482]

Such an amazing worker! I was wondering if you could do some sort of house tour since you’ve renovated a lot of it?

[@sgtdh6892]

I know it has been a while; but I would like to see you make He-Man’s Power Sword and Skeletor’s Doom Staff to match the shield you made. I like how your channel is random self made projects. Keep it up!!

[@tobyfarman]

Shop tour plz!

[@kennethhuffman6862]

great video ,need a video about making jigs.

[@johnjames5020]

Nice. It might be a better idea to make the bottom tray the main one as the top tray will tend to slide towards the back when you shut the drawer.

[@TracksWithDax]

Cool Bob, I was just thinking about making something very similar to this as a shop tool organizer set.

[@BeppyCat]

But you didn't put everything back. I'd have thought that would have give you more storage room.

[@gingerlifefitness5086]

Great video as always.

[@Floerp]

I love using popler plywood for smaller stuff. it's light, cheap, and plenty strong on the scale I use it on. And for anything bigger i like using it's slightly stronger and more expensive cousin, baltic birch plywood :D Edit: *poplar

[@irorules]

Can u make a video about how to make that kind of jig/other jigs in general

[@drummond63]

This is going to help me with our kitchen draws. We have small but deep draws. Lots of wasted space. Besides, I really don't like the cheap stuff everyone sells.

[@decomputerleraarable]

Maybe make an opening on the sides of the upper tray, so you can take it out much easier. Rob

[@Caruth]

CLAMP CHAMP!!

[@flipperbooch2194]

Michael Caruth I have to do timelines in my woodworking class and whenever we use the clamps I always write ‘clamp champ’ on it

[@alexandermananquil7437]

Very nice idea thank you

[@ronnielevis2190]

great stuff as usual

[@AMindInOverdrive]

good idea

[@monsignormustache316]

Just a little tip. Jimmy diresta uses a utility blade to score at the height of the finger joint cuts on the back. That prevents the tearout and leaves you with a smaller piece to have to handle in your jig. Seems to work well for me! Keep up the awesome channel man. Love all the projects.

[@steventhehistorian]

monsignor mustache this tip is on point.

[@monsignormustache316]

steven reddick Thanks man. It was a life changer

[@djAnakin]

I need to do this.

[@Hubbmade]

Very nice! I made a similar one out of Tennessee red Cedar on my channel.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Sweet! I need to go check it out!

[@fredmyers8366]

Great now I need to patiently wait for a bits video on Finger joints. . .

[@chrischase4664]

Work good for a tiny house

[@gillar12]

Thanks

[@melgiannino2513]

Great Video! Liked it so much that I subcribed

[@chrisnocker3437]

When you make the finger joint cuts, how do you align them so that the second piece is perfectly offset with the first? So that when you assemble the pieces they are all flat on the table

[@saucv]

Not simple. But it’s great I love it

[@Cdshakes]

This was a great project. However, you didn't fit everything that was in the drawer back in. What happened to the big metal spoon and the metal spatula? When I saw you describe how you were going to do this in the beginning, I was wondering how is he going to fit those two pieces back in..?

[@Korvar]

I really appreciate that you show the times where things don't quite go to plan, and how you fix them. Good to be reminded that you don't have to be perfect first try, and there's (almost) always a way to rescue any situation!

[@trixiewasanegg]

You should get with Andrew Huang and make it a Modular Silverware Tray (as in modular synthesizers)

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Oooohhhh. Andrew and I really should make something together, that'd be awesome!

[@jamespaxton4133]

Welp I like ur video so now I'm subscribing plus I love building stuff to like fish tanks and stands lol

[@ryukpark4362]

Mr. CLAMP CHAMP ...

[@cola2369]

Bob, Can you please make a lathe turning video. Regards, Ties

[@MikeTheMaker1]

Co La a bits video on a large is desperately needed

[@MikeTheMaker1]

Jacob Hajarat any recommendations?

[@lavidboys]

Check out Frank Makes channel his a legend

[@skewedmaker]

Great video, love the finger joint tips. Would like to see a video on different joint-making methods

[@christinejohnson9082]

Can I use biscuit joiner instead. I don't have a wood shop like u do. Have very limited tools.

[@JohnMadeit]

The sliding upper section is a good idea. All you knives, forks and spoons have the same handle. What's that all about. 😆

[@susancarpenter1692]

This strikes me as the sort of project that lots of people would enjoy doing: more than would be likely to have all the equipment you showed. Something to consider next time for this type of project is the use of much simpler tools and techniques. As an example, the best I'd be able to bring to finger jointing is a jigsaw and some wood chisels.

[@2Peachcobler]

Wish I had access to all your tools.

[@hassanal-mosawi6049]

Thanks for sharing that, well donw

[@mattmaly5085]

Yaaaaaawn !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@royjumonville7026]

Hey Bob. Loved the way it came out. Got a question for you. The 123 blocks, I have never heard or seen them before. Is there a specific reason for the holes inside them?

[@SparkeyDogfish]

I like how you go with the project mistakes. Roll with the punches so to speak. That’s what I like about woodworking. There is more ways to skin a cat. (Sorry cat lovers)

[@McSlashr]

Thanks Bob, today I learnt how to make a present for my mrs for mothers day! She can have the top part for her birthday 🤣🤣🤣

[@rosecityremodel2015]

Great video. Very timely for since I have started this double silverware tray, but haven’t finished it yet. I need to see and will use several of the idea in this video. What was the name of the mineral oil and bees wax finish you used? And did you like it!

[@bytesizedengineering]

This is such a relatable project. I share that same frustration of the silverware trays never being the right size and slipping around inside the drawer. I really like how you made this a two story slider to utilize the vertical height inside the drawer. I like the look of that poplar! It looks like it was pre milled. Where did you buy it? Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed watching this video!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

I got it at Lowe’s 👍🏻

[@amandalukaszeski6811]

I loved this episode. Please add more of these. Great ideas for people with small spaces.

[@garethsnaim8174]

Hey Bob time to make a beard trimmer :)

[@arturoatoyan895]

Cool Mandalorian helmet on the background in the beginning.

[@joma4452]

another great video, definitely would be nice to see how the finger joint jig works. my favorites are the home improvement and prop making videos! keep up the good work!

[@suit1337]

i'm impressed how much consistent content you deliver - an you don't get arrogant like other youtubers with those big subscriber counts you kept beeing a maker and a nerd - keep it up an thanks for you great content

[@barnabaas79]

This is one of the first things I made for our new place. Made it for ALL the drawers, drives me crazy to have all that stuff is disarray.

[@kylekirsch6446]

Make a diy pinball machine just like how you made an arcade cabinet

[@fatlessauto3]

That would be awesome!

[@CGagnon5]

More videos like this please. Super practical. I want to go to this to all my drawers now for organization.

[@JoshMakesStuff]

On the Incra Box Joint Jig, you can slide the MDF backer to the side by using those screws or flip the whole piece around to get a fresh face to cut through. It can move around to give you a fresh backer board each time you use it. FIRST!

[@eminodinofrapgod5641]

1 week ago?

[@jelle902]

Did you time travel?????

[@butchshadowens5464]

how do I get instructions on how to make this space saver? It is a really great idea.

[@syedhasan6548]

Excellent Job Thanks for sharing

[@genisis53]

You can also use the William Walker trick of using a drinking straw to get glue squeeze-out out of an inside corner

[@fatimatima3015]

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