LIFE CHANGING!!! Work Van Drawer Trick...

This is one of the best work van hacks I've come up with. This makes sure your drawers are automatically locked in place when you close the drawer. This mechanism ensure that they don't fly open going down the road.
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[@jdthnt]

You might be the only guy on social media that when he says “quick tip” it’s actually 1.) Quick 2.) Done the right way and 3.) Actually REALLY helpful. Thank you for your attention to detail and ability to explain things well man! You’re awesome.

[@orange2352]

When his work van cabinetry looks better than my master bedroom closet :(

[@Mike-dy8bq]

Some of the best ideas are simple solutions such as this! The hard part is envisioning this when the plan is just a blank piece of paper. Thanks for sharing.

[@Geopoliticstoday2]

Been done for hundreds of years on boats...🤘

[@alarmsystem2670]

This guy is my favorite carpentry channels. He's fun to watch and instills confidence.

[@daveyconcrete9801]

That boy's a genius.

[@mforgetteable]

Your setup is perfect!!

[@nourdraw1548]

My boy reinvented the backyard door lock!

[@95thousandroses]

Is amazing how simple some things can be but only when you see it already done. Coming up with this using only imagination is another matter.

[@kalebshepherd6639]

I built out my truck and was looking for a product online like this with no luck. this is a perfect solution!

[@mariomelgar6522]

Do you have idea where can i get this type lock drawers…thanks

[@markcollins457]

Been doing contractor work for a "LONG"time and your daily trouble fixes are worth everything, i am extremely mechanical minded but the simple aids to make your day go smoother are one more thing on my list of plenty. Thanks for the mental help its one more thing to allow a small contractor chase important things like getting paid!😊

[@benjaminengel3738]

I used to build out a lot of vans, I started using locking drawer slides. They have gone down substantially in cost. They have a built in lock lever and stainless steel slides. I also recommend through bolting the slides in.

[@edwardr1680]

Thank you so much Spencer!! I have drawers on my truck but was unsure of how to lock in when parked on an incline. Had considered mangetic catches or padbolts but this has a much simpler operation. You should really patent this. Nice job brother 👌

[@mikecimmarrusti8734]

Nice design, simple, cost effective and easily repeatable.

[@mattphillips6646]

This is flipping awesome 😮, I have a large mobile bench with tool drawers the still move, but after tomorrow. Nassity the mother of invention.

[@bobbyleeper]

I like it. I use a piece of 1x for mine, but I don't always remember. That's usually a bad day.

[@johnbrown-so3vz]

Simple is the most brilliant!

[@gregoryv.zimansr4031]

Nice idea and job. I had a van and mounted 2 file cabinets that had glass doors that would cover the front of them when closed. To open them pull out the bottom and slide it up and back into a track at the top . Keep your ideas coming and stay safe.

[@alexfrederick9019]

The way I drive, I'd need springs on those that hold them down lol. Current setup is Adrian steel aftermarket shelves and drawers, but if I do end up using a wooden cabinet, I'll probably use this idea. Thanks, and cheers.

[@jsb7546]

This is really smart. Thanks for sharing what you built. it should help me organize the chems in my pest control rig.

[@rupe53]

I have outfitted at least 50 vans over the years as a fleet guy. Most of the store-bought metal cabinets these days have a gravity latch that locks a series of drawers when you close them. That also allows for a single pad lock to secure several drawers if you send the van out for servicing. Still in all, I like the attention to detail here.

[@rayp667]

Thanks for sharing, simple design brilliant idea.

[@rodzilla134]

Those are cool. Simple, cheap and super effective!

[@jayishere74]

Great tip and thank you for sharing! I’ve been thinking of putting some drawers in my trailer and I’m going to definitely apply this!

[@3pipper]

~ RESPECT ~ nice idea … luv it… my roads are a little rough at times… so seeing your creative idea ! so basic too ; to be nearly, bulletproof… luv it…

[@fiercefix]

Neat I can see a low tension spring holding the arm down would assist in secure latching every time & help return after opening.

[@johnanthony2545]

Mother of invention. Smart move man. 👍

[@DAVIDSTOUT-un7yt]

I'm a full time RVer. This is genius for RVs.

[@TeddyR_Official]

It’s like “child-proofing” the van. 🤣 I remember buying similar locks for my daughters decades ago. LOL. I’m sure they have something similar for the RVs.

[@M30263]

Spencer… awesome as always. 👍👍

[@uh-64_silentkill37]

I love this setup I need something like this for my vivaro

[@csbarbourv]

30 years ago my dad did something similar in his work van with gate latches. The receiver was set back from the front of the drawer face. He also had self closing drawer glides.

[@Geopoliticstoday2]

Super common with boat builders. 🤘

[@JB-ez2jz]

Genius! I’ve watched forever and been so impressed with your carpentry skill but now I see it’s just general big brain syndrome! 🧠

[@bobvincent4841]

That is slick!! Thank you

[@GroundedFlyboy737]

Check out a simple sail boat's galley. It's got all kinds of gadgets like yours to keep things closed. RVs are another place to find these devices.

[@user-wj7kf8sk5r]

this is awesome! I can imagine however that it is a bit noisy while on the road... but probably easily stopped by inserting some sort of soft material to the side.

[@vbBegin1957]

This is awesome good thinking will keep it in mind

[@mchilly]

I think you’d like locking drawer slides.

[@fredhubbard7210]

Probably faster and easier... But could you make a video about that?

[@thomasguthrie5938]

Simple and brilliant.

[@genx-nostalgix3119]

This could be useful for people who live in their van also. No more loose silverware and underwares flying all over the highway every time you hit a bump on the road

[@craigmantle5362]

Thank you for the great idea!

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️THANKS SPENCER ,VERY CLEVER 🤗🧐💚💚💚

[@coocooforcoffee4248]

I don’t have a work van but this idea is awesome 👏

[@jonputnam5745]

The overland crowd has something similar but integrated into the drawer slides themselves. Auto locking, nothing else to figure out, but this is definitely better if doing a retrofit to existing cabinets.

[@mwislinski]

Great design !

[@ricknelson5493]

VERY clever, Thanks man!

[@preparedfamily7648]

Yeah boy that’s slick

[@donpepe116]

LOVE IT!!! Thanks for Sheaing 👌👌👍👍

[@douglaswindsor120]

Great idea I used butterfly catches and you're right it's something that you have to remember to latch them or it's very startling when the drawer opens up with a bang when it comes open and hits the end of it's run it's also hard on the hardware so thanks for the idea

[@tthomas9160]

Oh my goodness I have spent several hours over the last few weeks trying to find a way to latch my DIY cabinets and drawers without installing an expensive, fragile plastic latch.

[@jakethecarpenter]

You’re a genius. Very innovative. Much respect! 🫡

[@jamesortolano3983]

Yeah that strapping only works that good cause the lay out ,nd machining on it was installed by someone who can see the end before the project starts. Yes that's you guy! Keep posting ,I just found you in my feed. Enjoy your trick on trim in the dark.that was trueness.

[@stephenfraser2521]

Very clever and best so simple

[@thepitpatrol]

Super nice work!

[@gpzjeffrey7974]

That's really cool. You should market that.

[@IceCat143]

Genius

[@2exiw]

Simple and effective 😊

[@colinbateman8233]

Good idea thanks for sharing

[@jamesnoone8583]

Great design !! You should patent it !!

[@edgoyette9645]

Simple and effective..love it

[@charlesjenkins1191]

Thanks for the knowledge

[@G19Jeeper]

Great idea!!

[@patthesoundguy]

That's something I have been looking for, thanks so much 👍👍👍

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

I put a small spring on mine to lock the lever down with some tension.

[@Esiddik]

You magician you! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@planespeaking]

Look at how boats do their drawers. Most just have a lip below and lift slightly.

[@mariajoseandchase]

Genius.

[@jordansoucy]

Very cool. And so simple!

[@jamesbentley1346]

Awesome tip mate 👍

[@richardahola692]

Simple and easy to use.

[@Robyrob7771]

Slick as hell. Copyright that quick and sell it to Forest River (owned by Birkshire Hathaway and owns 90% of RV manufacturing in the US)

[@stevensondrake]

Great idea

[@imdeplorable2241]

GREAT idea .👍👍

[@DES.REVER.DESIGNS]

Looks like you could add a little weight or a spring above or below to make sure there is downward pressurpressure... other than that, j love this and will totally be stealing this to make my dad some drawers for tools or anything I want to keep raccoons and skunks out of

[@Jsuttar]

Steel plate behind drawer on back of cabinet Strong magnet on back of drawer 4 years and no issues and no rattling like you have

[@adamdegroot7998]

Nice idea!

[@christianlayle1434]

Love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@pedropereira8924]

Very nice, thanks for sharing!!!

[@BrendanOkeefeMusic.]

Might want to get a patent on this one Spence🤘🏻

[@timkeenan306]

Good idea !

[@johnmorrissey1675]

Ever think about getting the manufactured and putting them on sale 👍☘️🇮🇪👏

[@SaintTrinianz]

Brilliant!

[@tracykooken2606]

Very clever !!!

[@michaeljbreault]

Idk if I can use something that's not designed to work with the 32mm cabinet system... Besides, you could probably do something simpler like a solenoid actuator that unlocks the drawers when the van is put in park. Or better yet, they are unlocked only when the horn of the truck is being honked, requiring two people to open the drawer.

[@rupe53]

this will also work if parked on a slope, which could open all the drawers on one side with your system.

[@judgementiscomingsoon27]

Nice job

[@NotOfThisEarth9]

That is a really good idea!!!

[@mos8541]

since my truck/suv is NOT made of wood, its metal, i been puttin magnets on the back of my drawers/slides for many years

[@LizardDoggo87]

There are a lot of drawer slides with a built in spring loaded detent that will click when you close it, then you just push it and it pops open.

[@a_badali]

Shark Tank. Put a royalty on that

[@gregoryclark7566]

You should have that idea utilized as a useful product.

[@baltazarzamorajr4949]

Genius!

[@GaryThatsgary]

Nice tip.

[@ryanvernon4962]

Perfect.

[@MrDarren91]

Only change I'd make is move the hand hole to the left, right next to the lever, one hand operation

[@dwaynehowe3968]

Way cool idea

[@MattBrownbill]

Nice one!

[@zachbeller5342]

❤ the short! Keep it up please

[@davidspeakman8336]

Genius👍🏼

[@IULIANSCHIFIRNET-v4o]

Super!!! Bravo!!!

[@JoniAntonio]

When we rack servers they come with a similar mechanism. You can slide them out about 30% then you have to unlock them from the side.

[@frazzle657]

Thanks I'm gonna make the same