Instant Access Tool Center

[@mjac8373]

Great video best of many I've seen NO musak, good camera work, NO big EGO just education of the best kind. Thank you!

[@TheGuyThatWondersWhy]

Omg I can’t believe it! This fixed my marriage and turned my life around!

[@awesomepossomable]

Bro. This is perfect. Exactly what I need to do. Also very refreshing from the usual KZbin woodworking content which is just advertisements product advertisements in disguise. Well done, I love everything about it.

[@clarkpeters8273]

Four years later KZbin decided to recommend this video to me. I want to know how KZbin knew that today was one of those days. Several times today I "lost" a tool or part that had been in my hands just ten seconds earlier. Coincidence? I think not. ;)

[@shturmovik3033]

The Deep Web has “ears”…

[@leeenfield4900]

THEY knew because you forgot to wear your tim foil hat to block their snooping devices... LOL! HEY, I can lose the top to the coffee pot or even the 5 lb. bag of beans or eye glasses with no effort whatever on my part....

[@rosly_yt]

I'm studying to be a teacher, and you've unintentionally created the best example of accessible design I've ever seen. You took hundreds of tools with diverse needs, and gave each of them a comfortable home. We often talk about accessibility in abstract terms when it comes up, but this is what it looks like, and I can't thank you enough for giving me such a perfect example to show people.

[@rwind656]

I forgot to return to tell you my son and I built a tool center like this for an electronics lab bench as a gift. Our woodworking skills aren't anywhere as good as yours but we decided to call it a first version, and I think it's being used and serving the purpose. We miggt refine it in future. Small tools are now in a known location and being returned, hopefully no scrambling for a tool just set down a few moments ago. And I have noticed when a tool leaves the lab, it gets returned. Very pleased, thank you for sharing the concept!

[@barbarianatgate2000]

I have to say, your tutorials are actually enjoyable to watch. Everything explained in detail, but not excessively so. Build process well documented and supported by the design. Nicely done, Sir.

[@Sky-Frogs]

Thank you Sir for sharing! I learned a few things and plan to build something similar later this year. PS: when the tape measure was hung I cheered out loud in satisfaction of the elegant simplicity!

This tool organizer saved my marriage, thank you.

[@MC-vv7us]

This is a super idea, that is simple and practical. I liked the simple explanation without all the background noise and clarity when building. Oh yes it also shows that you don’t have to use glue till there are rivers of squeeze out.😂

[@deaveedis6295]

Hi, i made this tool rack a year ago after watching your video multiple times, thank you for teaching.

[@mikethompson7046]

You are everything I aspire to be as a woodworker one day. I am only 21 and only have a small basement in my apartment with a tiny workbench a jigsaw and a drill but I am learning

[@darkdelta]

How many strokes of genius can one video hold! Harvest the indexes from a HFT drill set, use a spatula, and come up with that modular build, genius I say! Patrick! I saw my life when you said how could it disappear! My response to lost objects is "It has to be within arms length since I haven't moved, right? Nevr seems to happen though.That policy of once used then it returns home is hard to get used to, but I have about a 50% success rate. Your solution is as my friend from the UK would say is "spot on!". Thanks for posting this.

[@karljolley8346]

the VERY RARE actual process of Design. lay it out, think it through. good show Patrick.

[@andrewdarnley4608]

I thought I was the only fella with a bench top that looks like a plane crashed on it. Great video and I’ve already started on my own small tool organiser

[@danbytp]

Actually,it looks like the English Master Dart champion took all the pieces and threw them in one shot and turned out looking good!

[@dobrootut]

Молодец! Круто четко получается! Так держать. Поможем Добру стать сильнее!

[@WillBravoNotEvil]

@@andrewdarnley4608 My standard Dad-joke for first time visitors is similar (and I can slide in an humble-brag about being a lapsed pilot). *Don't worry, the haz-mat team has removed all body parts*

[@karljolley8346]

I really appreciate the use of Both metric and imperial measures. Being that both are functional in their own way, we should all be fluent in both "languages of measure" I notice that I also watched this about 4 years ago.... well, it is just as relevant today as it was then...

[@discerningx3375]

This is SO awesome. I was in my shop designing a what I call a sharps, marks, and cuts tray. Then I said to myself, I can't be the only person with this problem. Surely someone smarter has solved it before. Lo and behold! I LOVE IT! I am totally stealing this design strategy. Thank you Patrick.

[@WalterWasHereToo]

And You know what? You are talking to us. That's kind of unique skill atm. We have full support of what You do. No stupid loud music or noices comes from drill or hammer. Patrik - THANK YOU! Greetings form Poland.

[@tutzking3318]

Mr. Sullivan, I watched thousands of woodworking videos, you're the best teacher, presenter and professional woodworker on youtube period. Glad I found you, however, it's really very very sad that I found just a few posted videos of yours. Please try to share your experience with us more often. Thank you.

[@pachting]

I made one two years ago after a saw your video. Today I watched this video again before making my 2.0. I get rid of some tools I don't use often and make space for extra tools. Thanks!

[@katekelly691]

I’m going to show your video to my husband....he has stuff all over the place. Great video!

[@KyleHohn]

New actual favorite woodworking channel. Incredibly efficient, practical, elegant, and economical solutions! So many other channels are all about how many woodpecker tools they can smash into each shot.

[@srairmand]

This is awesome. This will help a whole lot in my shop. No more asking myself where I put it. No more walking across the room to get bits. Thank you sir.

[@eholland582]

I’ve watched 10s if not hundreds of videos on tool storage - “easy access” type design tool centers and this is by far and away THE BEST ONE; hands down. Thank you for this excellent design and presentation.

[@velcroman11]

This video HAS to be the most useful video I have seen here on KZbin. It is so much better that the bucket I currently use and so bleedingly oblivious.

[@markwallace7769]

When this man posts, you watch. What an elegant solution.

[@laurielyon7740]

Mr. Sullivan……..that was an absolute clinic. Thanks for posting.

[@blandry021]

Not only a great video, something I really need, but I love the steps you laid out before you started cutting wood. One of the best diy videos I watched.

[@elizabethweafer43]

I’ve been looking for inspiration for storing my own quick access tools and this is exactly the concept I wanted but couldn’t articulate. Your attention to smallest details and functionality is a joy to watch.

[@MichaelHartwick-x2m]

I echo the other comments, and I will say: This is not one of, it is THE best KZbin videos I have ever watched. Cannot thank you enough.

[@alejandra_asfa]

I love your work! And I love the way your explain and show the way to do it, clean and simple. I will do one tool center for my tools because I have them all around the house and when I'm doing something, I spend half of the time searching my tools and half really doing the job. Thank you!

[@plainnpretty]

I watched this video years ago I couldn’t build one then but I’m building one now So I rewatched the video. Thanks Patrick

[@williamlott7612]

I’m sitting here watching this video and drinking my morning coffee with my wife; she is listening while I watch. When you were describing misplacing tools you were just using she looks at me and swears you must be my brother. As you continued your explanations she suggested a DNA test is in order. I have a feeling such a test would reveal traces of steel and wood. Women...Darlington, South Carolina

[@etutlf4176]

Wonderful!! This has turned my life around and fixed my marriage as you promised 😄

[@bpindermoss]

I built one to hold all the tools from a Chinese tool collection my mother-in-law bought me. It all came in a blow molded plastic case and at first I sort've sneered at it, but then noticed that when I needed a tool, that was the box I went to. Patrick's tool center idea fit the collection perfectly once the blow molded case died. I added a bunch of other stuff I use and it is crammed with the tools I once spent hours looking for. I just built a second one to hold all the metal files and rasps I use in my knife making. The third one will be to hold all my leather working tools. Patrick, this is a simple idea but so apt for the way I work that I have bought several of your designs now, based on how well this one worked.

[@chiparmstrong842]

Patrick, this is a great demonstration of workmanship, creativity and design to solve a basic problem. I will rise to the challenge and replace my cobbled together holey stand that I made several years ago. Then spray painted it bright green so I could locate it in my peripheral vision. Guess that was a throwback to my early days in surgery when we wore green gowns. New one will be light blue

[@Twoholesofman]

This is on par with the feeling I would get watching old episodes of Yankee Workshop. Thanks.

[@paulbriant2067]

How do I love this. Let me count the ways. A wonderfully useful organiser that every toolshop can use. The sense of humour, the beautifully modulated voice and the proffesional way this video is produced and I am hitting "subscribe". Thank you sir. I am heading to my workshop to make one of these for myself, my father and brother.

[@richardcary5751]

Excellent idea. And when I remove all those items from the tool wall above my bench, I'll have to buy more tool to fill the void!

[@kringles65]

That's a great tool storage mini center. I added a tool 'crib' to the back of my main workbench. It's basically a long,but narrow rectangular box with storage slots and holes. It holds the tools being used and keeps the working area free from tool clutter. I guess I have OCD in my shop. I want all tools and their siblings in their designated area. LOL.

[@joshuab.3406]

I loved how detail oriented your video was. I even went as far as book marking your website.

[@mikeconery9893]

Patrick I stumbled across your video just as I was on the hunt for tool organizing ideas. I watched the video several times and decided to build my version. I took your comments to heart about not just drilling a bunch holes in a piece of wood. So for me that process was as fun as the construction. I probably took two weeks of just selecting the tools to go in the mix as well as where to put them. So the project was quite simple to build but it’s made my time in the shop so much more enjoyable. I use it everyday. Excellent idea thank you so much

[@sonnyo4273]

Great project....I am redoing my workshop and this is a must build. I also had less tools and a bigger brain when I was younger. Now that I am semi retired, I find myself in the workshop more and this will make my life easier.

[@stevenlengyel9701]

Less tools and more. Rain ha ha 👍

[@jimallen199]

Cheers Patrick, showing your design process is as useful as the tool storage itself.

[@emmab7658]

I do not have my own workshop just yet but I hope to have one in the future. Until then, I will use your clever ideas for my craft desk! Love this idea!!💜

[@janjacobnordvang]

You give me inspiration to make a tool holder for my sewing machine be cousin eeverything got under the fabric now I just train to put every thing back Nice work Mr Jan Nordvang

[@HienNguyen-dp3yv]

Wow, this is such an inspirational video. I've got to build me one and spare myself the time and agony from searching for "lost" tools in the waste basket. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@theseconddarrin3788]

I recently downsized to a condo and now work at a local makerspace that has the stationary tools but I found myself forever searching for the basic marking and measuring tools, bits, glues, etc. I love this concept and will adjust the dimensions to drop into a toolbox that I can keep on my car. I LOVE THIS!

[@humor62]

And I thought I was was organized, you Patrick take the lead by far! Many good tips & ideas in this great video! Thank You!

[@jackdotzman2908]

Great idea for a tool center. Great design, excellently well edited video, quality craftsmanship and not a bad job on the BS narration. Marriage, wives and tools should never be discussed in the same conversation. Really enjoyed your vid and it is an excellent video. From Missouri

[@jarkkolaiho462]

The KZbin algorithm really came through here. I've just started the process of dealing with the chaotic clutter of my small shop, and this is absolutely perfect. I'm going to add a French cleat to the back, and I expect this to spend around 50% of the time on the cleat wall near my bench, and 50% on the bench itself, depending on what I'm doing. Thank you so much for this!

[@gingerburden3356]

I am always looking for small tools in drawers, tool bags, apron pockets. Drives me crazy! Definitely building one. Thanks!

[@markmulder996]

I'm looking to do a french cleat wall in my garage and basically build everything from scratch, and one thing i found is that most french cleat tool storage systems basically place everything flat against the wall taking up a relatively large amount of space. This assembly with several layers of storage back to back seems like the perfect solution. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Warshipmodelsunderway]

A very nice presentation - I will have to check out your other videos. For me, I have enough tools that I built an Adam Savage inspired shop cart to roll over to where I'm working. But I ran into the same issue, tools cluttering up the work area during actual use. So I modified an old mechanic's rolling tool tray to the height I work at, and have gotten into the habit of using it like a surgeons tray, returning all tools to it during the project. It doesn't take up a lot of room and has really helped my workflow.

[@bryandraughn9830]

Of course I'm standing here looking at my tools now. It's not bad but it's not great. Thanks for getting my wheels turning. I'm definitely going to

[@Duke4ever188]

What a great workbench project, thank you for sharing your ingenuity with us sir👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@larrycearlock2320]

Patrick, I know what you say about forgetting where tools are laying ,because at 79 I forget alot and thsi plan is very helpful thanks. Long live us old woodworkers.

[@SteveInPalmSprings]

Great design with a well narrated what to include and why intro. The how to build segment is equally excellent.

[@pilotg2426]

Patrick, you are a voice of calm and sanity from what seems like a social and political maelstrom. Thank you. I hadn't seen a video for a while and I was anxious that you had stopped production. This was worth waiting for. With much appreciation from Christchurch, NZ.

[@ivan7453]

Hi Patrick. this is a really great idea. There is nothing worse than searching for the item you need when it wants to play hide and seek. A big thank you for providing dimensions in metric. I wish more could do the same as I really struggle with imperial waffle.

[@JenkinsStevenD]

I think I will build something similar and slap a french cleat on the back so it isn't taking up my table space too. Thank you, Mr. Sullivan!

[@annaredd2422]

Thank you for a very well done video, I am getting tired of watching videos of just music in the background. I love your channel and I know what I will be making this weekend.

[@solobiker3691]

the VERY RARE actual process of Design. lay it out, think it through. good show Patrick. From Germany

[@campmodewithrussell]

Very nice design, and execution! I am going to add a cleat on the back to hang it when I am not using. Thanks for taking the time to explain this out.

[@michaelsimpson9779]

Hello Patrick, Space is at a premium and this design is great. For the side bar grips, I stood a piece of timber vertically and drilled down through using a 16mm spade bit. Then I sliced off the material not required. This left 1/2 to 2/3 of the cylinder for the grip. It took two goes to get the depth as the drill press stroke is only 70mm. I'll build a decent router table one day.......

[@DTeK]

15:14 looks so good, every tool easy to reach and store, perfect !

[@pennykrueger5644]

Really nice build. The easiest way to determine what tools you will use this for is to "CLEAN YOUR BENCH". ;) Thanks for the tour sir. I need to clean my bench and build me something like yours.

[@Thom4123]

Always good to know another woodworker has that same problem “ I just put that down where could’ve gone “ lol. Really awesome idea definitely need to build one ASAP thank you for sharing.

[@NickBair316]

Love it! That spatula hack is genius! I like that this can easily be built with scrap wood laying around.

[@chipblock2854]

In 10th grade in 1970 my shop teacher had a favorite saying, everything has a place and in every place has a thing. So I learned a basic principle in life. I build model cars and trucks and have always kept things organized. My.wife long ago tried to label everything. I told her I didn't need it. I now can almost grab tools without looking. Talk about labeling things, years ago when our first child was around six months old my wife and I made labels for various parts of our baby's body. Like, the nose, cheek, ear, forehead, hand, finger, thumb. Nothing too personal. Then I took a photo of the baby, blew it up and hung it on the wall. We did it for the other two kids and they have done it for our grandchildren.

[@surfearth1]

I do leather working, and I was always looking for big blocks of wood to drill holes in and make holders for punches etc. (I clumsily made one) I never thought “out of the box” to just flip some boards on their sides! What a great way to make a multi level rack! Unbelievably simple! All this time... LOL Thank you!

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

By far the best portable organizer I've seen. I like the thinking outside of the box with using the stainless steel from a spatula! Clever

[@mickgad1]

Wow at first I thought… easy it’s just a few spare boards glued and drilled… buy damnnn you legit thought this through the spatula! Genius idea. I’m just setting off into woodworking and don’t even have half these tools haha but love this

[@ianlloyd100]

This is going to be my first proper build..... Brilliant design to build format!!!.... Thank you

[@artificiusintelligence4996]

Love your videos, you are very informative, clear and insightful. I commend your efforts to show how you build and manufacture your tools and projects. I’m both grateful and inspired.

[@joemehere1151]

Inspired! I am making one of theses. I am building my small 11 X 20 and am always in the "poof... disappeared" situation. Great video

[@MrBarrymills]

Thank you for this. I had no idea that such a simple concept could make such a difference. I made one several days ago with your design and my bench tools in mind. I love it already... I can find things! After 50 years working wood you reminded me that the journey is never over.

[@dfu1685]

Thank you so much for going slow enough and such details on the process of Actually Making It! Brilliant by the way; I think everyone wishes they had this for their bench. Great job!

[@funkypunkypine]

Absolutely going to be making this tomorrow when I get into my shop. THANK YOU!!

[@billybobfudpucker5817]

This is awesome. I am going to have a pile of stuff of my desk for the next week deciding what is going into my tool centre. THANK YOU for the great idea and the full breakdown of what to do.

[@ADVJason]

I'm glad I found this video of yours. I have a bench I picked up for hand tool use and it has become my go to bench. Someone had put some time into building it as it is white oak and Walnut. I bought it really cheap. I've since added a well to the back of the bench just so I can have some stuff there at hand. I did a quick orcanizer for my chisels but I have found it way undersized as I end up with everything crowding that spot. The well is great but does act as a catch all. I think I am going to adapt your design some and get the little things organized. I love the idea of moving it as I need to for large pieces or just to get it more handy for small stuff. Thanks for the ideas. Now off to my shop.

[@oldrichkukacka416]

Ahoj. Moc hezký stojan na nářadí. Rozhodně si ho udělám. Je velice praktický a moc se mi líbí. Děkuji za inspiraci. Jste velice šikovný. Přeji Vám hodně zdaru.

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

This is going to be a game changer for me. Right now we're in the process of building my study/work room and already I'm struggling to come up with a plan for my assorted craft supplies. One trick that I figured out is to organize my crafts on cheap carts that we found at Harbor Freight. So I've got a cart for sewing, one for staining, one for paint supplies, etc. With all that, I'm still struggling with the small stuff. Now, each cart can have it's own little specialized caddy. This will work great.

[@purplepencil]

I love this! Such a simple but clever idea. I love anything that helps make time in the shop more productive, fun and less stressful. It brings me joy to see all the tools neatly arrayed and immediately available for use. I think Adam Savage calls this sort of thing 'first order storage', because it only takes a single step to grab the tool you need (as opposed to opening a drawer, and then selecting the tool. Or worse, opening a cupboard, getting out a tool caddy, and THEN grabbing the tool!). Also your presentation style is lovely, so calming. I hope you keep making lots of welcoming and useful videos.

[@beetee4295]

Love watching a craftsman at work. This man adds true value to our world

[@jeanine6492]

Just found your channel now. I can’t wait to make one suitable for my shop! Thank you so much.

[@sebastianaussenhofer5960]

yes, good idea. My alternate solution are wall stations: all set up similar with basic tools. good as i work across several rooms. I’ll give your system a try.

[@VIDEOEPPO]

I have most of these tools on my pegboard which is setup on the wall. The work table is in front of me with me facing the back on the wall. That is because I have space constraints and I need to film while I am working. I turn to the wall to pick any tool I need. It never occurred to me to put the stuff i regularly in front of me. This is a great solution. It would save a lot of time (and space on the memory card of the card too)

[@ofwoden]

My workbench looks exactly the same as yours in the beginning of the video. Thanks for the inspiration to be better organized!

[@rickwilliams3081]

Patrick, thank you for this video and others. I built an "Instant Access Tool Center" very similar to your design and it has changed my shop work habits forever. Now I can actually find tools, most of the time...haha! Thank you for your effort and keep up the great work.

[@msheart2]

I love organization and you’re tops on it. I love that you laid everything out first on the tools you use. Thank you for the wonderful video, a pleasure to watch your work.

[@brianmccarthy5108]

Thanks Patrick. This was a real treat to watch. This does not have to be intimidating and I think you have sweat all the details for all of us.

[@DistractedDaisy]

It really amazes me how much skill You-tubers have.. this is a very detailed item.. imagine.. you even put in a adjustment for the knife... very nice work! Thank you for sharing.

[@jmquez]

Exactly what I need right now! Drawers are no good for small tools thank you for sharing the plans for free!

[@thegroove2000]

same here. I am a messy sod.

[@jayfoster5756]

Well sir, you inspired me to make a tool center very similar to yours. It usually sits at the end of my 6' workbench and has proven to be very handy indeed!!! I made it out of scrap wood I had on hand. As I live with it and use it daily for the next months or year, I will build a 2nd version out of some nicer wood, maple or oak or whatever. Thanks again for your inspiration. This saves me a lot of time and steps in my workshop.

[@CaliforniaCarpenter7]

This is awesome. I do chainsaw carving in the winter time, and I throw the most common tools in my "go bag" but this is a lot nicer. I just got done with my chainsaw hanging setup and boy did it make a difference getting all sixteen chainsaws off the shop floor. I'm going to make one of these soon, cheers!

[@jimpike3489]

Another great work shop build Patrick, so obvious when you see someone else build it, I will make one of these for my smaller items. Thanks for sharing

[@adamp43]

Brilliant project, this is just what I need. Your presentation skills are superb I am so pleased that I have found your site. Thank you.

[@trevhaydon5090]

That's a really nice addition to any workbench Patrick. Kudos to you for your design. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to make and share your ideas, thoughts, and video. It is very much appreciated. All the best from North London UK. 👍

[@jeremyporterfield1611]

Found your channel last night. Instant subscription. Really appreciate the meticulous and thoughtful approach to making these projects, as well as the non-focus on products from Brand X or Y. Keep making videos and I'll keep watching.

[@smoleyhokes]

Another excellent video by Patrick Sullivan. This one came at just the right time. I'm in the process of making something very similar for my little shop. 9 x 13 is all I have so I have to make every inch count. I have a small drill press mounted to one end of my bench and I wanted to have all the drill press accessory items right behind it on a shelf. This has given me the innovation that I was needing. I will also be making a small parts home similar to yours but smaller. Thanks so much for your excellent videos.