Screwdriver Organization

On this week's show, I make an organizer for you screwdrivers to go in your tool chest.

[@kenthomas1109]

An organized and clean shop saves time and increases the positive energy during projects - I’m on board!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that you're on board Ken. I hope you find other episodes of the show that will interest you. Thanks for tuning in.

[@hugelance17]

Kenny, you obviously put a lot of thought into these projects. You're a great speaker and I love watching you - so much fun. I agree with you about the OCD - it keeps everything organized and safe!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that you enjoy the show. Thanks for tuning in.

[@azaroualnabila9617]

Thanks, keep on talking more and more while explaining,because with people like you we improve our English. And great thanks for sharing this video.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome. I'm glad that you enjoyed the show. thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave a comment.

[@christschool]

Kenny, thanks for your videos. I've been on a binge watching them.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that you are enjoying the show. Thanks for tuning in.

[@107retired]

Cool project as usual Ken.....REALLY fond of the counter sunk magnets!! Genius!!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

+Keith Rayeski Thanks. Glad you liked it.

[@WigWagWorkshop]

Thank You for this video, great idea! I have that same DeWalt tool chest, love it!!! I WAS having that same issue with the screwdrivers, so I will be making this ASAP! -Steven

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

+WigWagWorkshop Glad you liked it Steven and even more glad that it was useful to you. Thanks for tuning in to the show. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

[@barryroberts6470]

Great Video and Project as usual Kenny. I like being organized with everything in it's place, and also a clean place as well. That way a clean shop is a safe shop, and well organised means you don't lose anything.That's OCD to me, Organised & Cleanliness Department. Take Care my Friend, Barry from England.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

+Barry Roberts I like that acronym. I might have to use that one. A clean shop definitely equates to a safer shop and that's been proven. I just hate having to go around searching for tools. I like things in their place so that when I want them, they are there. Now if I can only keep my glasses in their place so I can stop searching for them every time I need to read a measurement. LOL. Thanks for tuning in Barry. It's great to hear from you.

[@michaelcurtis4297]

Came across this today looking for ideas to organize my screwdriver drawer. Thanks for the tip of magnets on the bottom, saves making a plate to cross the bridge. Only thing I plan to do different is put a matching finish on them when done. :)

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you were able to get something useful from the show Michael. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@rasuarez36]

Thanks! This project has made me look at my mismatched screwdrivers too.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Not the most difficult project in the world, but definitely a useful and fun one. I'm glad that you enjoyed the show. Thanks for tuning in.

[@t0ddbr0wn731]

sorry Kenny for not commenting about the show, its is a great idea for screwdriver storage,but i was only 2 minutes into the show when i paused it and wrote you. thanks for the info and when i sent my question i also liked the video and subscribed to the channel. thanks again. Todd

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. I didn't mean that sarcastically. I guess I should have said thanks for taking the time to contact me. No worries man. Glad to have you aboard as a subscriber. Looking forward to your future comments and questions.

[@angelrios6694]

there's some people that don't talk at all in some you tube videos and there is this guy.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

And then there are some people that make useful, constructive comments....and then there's this guy. What can I say? I talk a lot. LOL.

[@markwarnow4483]

Cool little project. And I wouldn't call it OCD, I'd call it organized.:) I'm the same way, which drives my wife nuts since I'm always picking up her stuff too. I recently bought a bunch of travel soap containers so I could organize misc drill & impact bits. Without taking the time to clean and organize my shop, I can't get anything done...LOL I usually do it after a project, but occasionally during if its starting to bother me.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

+Mark Warnow I hear you loud and clear. I clean my shop every day after working so that I never have to come in to a dirty shop and clean right away. I can just walk in a start playing.....um, working. Thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to tune in to my show. It's appreciated.

[@FranksDIY]

Nice I like it I also have Klein screw drivers and it would look good. I'm trying to clean up my little garage and thank you for sharing

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome. Thanks for tuning in to the show this week. Gotta love Klein screwdrivers.

[@FranksDIY]

I'm an electrician bi trade so I know them well.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I also, am an electrician. Love the Klein brand.

[@FranksDIY]

I'm local 353 IBEW

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Franks DIY Same here.

[@0372mr335]

Another great video! Thank you.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Once again, you are very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@sumandl]

Great video. Thats exactly what i was looking for

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that you found the show useful. Thank you for tuning in and for taking the time to leave the kind words. It's very much appreciated.

[@robmazzitelli]

very nice. love organization!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in to the show. It's appreciated

[@aminarahman189]

organized tools is not an option it's a must thank you for the project

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

+Amin Arahman You're very welcome. I'm glad that you enjoyed the project.

[@chemcody5119]

That's pretty cool Kenny. I was thinking O.C.D. meets Shaker! :)

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

+Chem Cody Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Definitely. Thanks for tuning in.

[@jackinkc767]

Great idea. I did not watch all of your 20 minute video but I made a similar rack (few improvements) in 15 minutes

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That's great. As in most cases, it takes longer to explain and show someone how to do things than it does to actually make them. Glad that the show could inspire you to make your own. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave me a comment.

[@jackinkc767]

You have a future in public relations. There is some saying about when the world gives you lemons. I might have been a little out of line. I appreciate the efforts of you and others sharing your experiences and solutions at a wide variety of experience levels. Thanks again. Oxy

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@jackinkc767 You definitely were not out of line at all. I can appreciate all points of view and I also understand that some videos are longer than they need to be but that is to include information for those that may be learning this great craft of ours. Please feel free to comment on any show in any manner that you wish. I enjoy reading all the comments from all the viewers. I appreciate you chiming in with your experience. Thanks again for tuning in to the program and for the kind words. I truly appreciate it.

[@3rd_Rock]

Excellent solution. Perhaps you can add a dab of coloured paint to your wood and a coloured heat shrink sleeve to your screwdriver shaft. A different colour for each driver, you can spot the correct position quicker.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Those are fantastic suggestion Ian. I like the way you think. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to chime in with your addition to the project. It's very much appreciated.

[@user-sb3wh3dd4v]

Perfect for he OCD in all of us.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I can't deny that there might be a little OCD involved in this project. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@gkbain]

No poly? Glad to see that I am not the only one with the organizational fetish. Good job. What about the other screwdrivers. I pretty sure that is not all of them.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

+gkbain These are the ones that I use the most. There is one of each type. Any specialty drivers or my extra drivers are in my mechanics tool chest in my carport shed. I seem to have a full set of tools everywhere I turn. It's a sickness. LOL

[@warlockcommandcenter]

I did mine by making two of the handle holders and two tip holder these two holders hold my common screwdrivers in the right hand drawer and Phillips in the left each rack is held apart by 3/8 hardwood dowel but my really long drivers have to lay on the sides because they will not fit cross ways. I know I could buy a new and bigger Tool Box. But I have three roll-ways already. Having to many tools sucks but it's better then the other option.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Sounds like you came up with a great solution. I agree with you that it is better to be looking at a tool than to be looking for a tool. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave me a comment. I appreciate it.

[@rasuarez36]

Great project. I like your marking tool for edge lines. Can you tell me the name I didn't see it on Amazon.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The marking device that you are asking about are called T-rules and they are made and sold by INCRA. You can find a review on them from my show back in 2013. Here's the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYvSYYJtdp6Gp5Y Now most woodworking stores will carry these but if not, you can purchase them directly from INCRA. I hope this helps you out.

[@shanesmaineshop]

Great tip

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Shane. Thanks for tuning in.

[@thaitrungkien]

Great video

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thank you very much. I'm glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@t0ddbr0wn731]

OMG Kenny thanks for the ideas and let me ask. I'm a collision repair tech with a tool fetish and OCD issues as well. I'm also a newby in the woodworking hobbies building guitars and amp cabinets. What is that layout tool you drew the offset 1 inch lines on that board called. thanks again. Todd

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for taking the time to comment on the show Todd. The device that you are asking about is called a T-rule and they are made by a company called INCRA. You can get them at most woodworking stores such as Lee Valley but if that is not an option for you, you can purchase them directly from INCRA. Here's the link to the Lee Valley ones. www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=58877&cat=1,43513,58883,58877

[@hdwoodshop]

Can you please recommend what you use to draw straight lines? Like the one at 2:00 in your video? I'd like to get one like yours and a longer one. Might be nice to get a little tour of your tools to measure and scribe. Love the videos. Also I followed your bench construction. How do you like the design? What do you wish was different if you were building a new one? Thx

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

+Hugo Danilo Thanks for tuning in. The rules that you are asking about are called INCRA rules and they are available at most woodworking stores. I purchased these from Lee Valley Tools. www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=58877&cat=1,43513,58883,58877 If you are looking for a tour of my shop, you can find that at this link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6vToXScnNmYY6M It is a long video, so pop some popcorn, grab a drink and enjoy. As far as the bench goes........I love it and so far, I wouldn't change a thing. It has suited my needs perfectly in the shop thus far. Thanks for tuning in and thank for taking the time to leave me a comment.

[@107retired]

+kennyearrings1 my Lee Valley catalog arrived while I was on vacation.....BUTT, it was there and went with me to the 'library' as soon as I arrived home!! Get it? Butt....catalog....'library'? So...what is that that is more than Xanax!?!?!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

+Keith Rayeski Actually, no, I don't get it and I have no idea what if more than Xanax.

[@107retired]

Never mind..... I was just too lazy to go back and post my reply comment within the same box....you'd have to read the other comments before this one.....and the butt thing is a follow up on the little butt joke you made in the video....for that, you'd have to watch your own video....

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Aw man!!! I film these videos weeks in advance. I don't remember the butt joke. Now I will have to go back and watch the video again. Who knows, I might learn something. I hear this guy is a pretty good teacher. Ugly, but a good teacher...LOL

[@johngibson3594]

Is that the new 52" dewalt tool box very cool rack how bout tool box tour any other cool things you made?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

+john gibson That is the 52" box. I love it. Plenty of room for my tools and it allowed me to get rid of the peg board in my shop. There isn't much to say about a tool box tour. I haven't really got it organized the way I like it yet. I've only had it a couple of months. Once everything is in it's final resting place, a tool box tour might not be a bad show idea. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@grantrucker3384]

Ahhhhhhhhh. Makes my OCD happy.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Ahhhhhh. Yours and mine both. I have to have the slot drivers together, organized from smallest to largest. The Robertson drivers are organized the same. Smallest on the left, largest on the right. I think I have issues. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the program.

[@motorpsykler]

They're going to shift if you shut the drawer too fast. If I was to let my OCD take over, I'd run a couple dowels throw both of them and protruding enough in the rear to properly space the rack from the back of the drawer. Great video though thanks.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

So far, they haven't moved at all and I think that is because of the rubber handles of the Klein screwdrivers. I do like your dowel idea though and I might just add that to the design. Thanks for tuning in to the show and thanks for chiming in with the suggestion. It's appreciated.

[@PaleAleMan24]

Why are the handles in the back, I would think the handles would be placed near the opening? Several other videos have shown it the way you have done it. Trying to figure out what I am missing. Overall a nice tip.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It's all about personal preference. Handles to the front or handles to the back. Neither is wrong. I personally, prefer to see the driver tip so that I know which one I am grabbing. Other folks prefer to see the markings on the handles, but not all screwdrivers have handle markings. I hope this answers your question. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave me a comment.

[@granadojl]

I'm sure someone has asked about the guide you used to make the straight lines at the 8:00 minute mark, but I'm going to ask anyways. Who makes this awesome little tool?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That would be an INCRA rule and they are made by the company INCRA. They are available for sale at Lee Valley tools and other woodworking supply stores or, if you don't have access to any of those, you can order them direct from INCRA. I hope this helps. www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=58877&cat=1,43513,58883,58877 www.incra.com/measuring_marking-trules.html

[@granadojl]

Thank you so much. I'm slowly getting into wood working and this would be awesome to have. Thank you for your time.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome. Feel free to ask any questions you like. I'd be more than happy to help you out if I can. You can either leave a question here on youtube or send me a message on my show's Facebook page. Thanks for tuning in.

[@frankingram3382]

I personally get it and I liked that video. I have a question if you don't mind. If you don't understand it that's OK. Do you know bill?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

+Frank Ingram There are a lot of Bills in the world............care to elaborate? ;) Thanks for the kind words on the show. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@frankingram3382]

That's OK Kenny

[@DYLANTRIES]

I have that same delta bandsaw behind you in the beginning

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

+Dylan Hardin That older Delta was my father's saw and I still use it to this day. It's a well made unit and really works well. Glad to hear that I'm not the only one that has one. Thanks for tuning in.

[@DYLANTRIES]

+kennyearrings1 isn't it a late 90's model? I enjoy your videos! Especially the plane restoration! I do that very often!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm not sure of the exact year. I'd have to look it up but most likely from the late 80's to early 90's. My father had a rough time with the saw and could never get it to work right. He finally gave it to me out of frustration and all it needed was a little calibrating. After some calibration, the saw worked flawlessly after that. Thanks for the kind words on my show. It's always good to hear from the viewers and to hear that I am producing something that they like. Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment.

[@DYLANTRIES]

+kennyearrings1 well I will always support guys like you that actually make a huge effort to teach others! And keeping it really interesting!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

+Dylan Hardin thank you sir. I appreciate that.

[@willfishing5605]

I didn't really want to be involved in the thought process, but I'm pretty baked and there was no leaving once it started

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Some days are like that Will. Thanks for tuning in.

[@danroekle6876]

thanks one last question. I want a nice sqare and I've looked at the woodpecker ones but there too expensive do you know a good alternative. What squares do you use.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Dan Roekle I'm not sure what size square you are looking for but I have a variety of about 10 different ones. My go to squares seem to be my ones from Lee valley. I think they are about 4" long. One regular square and one try square.

[@danroekle6876]

Thanks I'll take a look

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're welcome

[@MrNas921]

Not that simple but it came out beautifully

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It was more complicated to explain than it was to make. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@havenisse2009]

Surgeons make study visits to your shop to learn about organization.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!! Thanks for the kind words.

[@kevinspake7338]

Where did you find those yellow Dewalt tool chests?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

This particular set was on sale for 50% off at a store called Canadian Tire here in Canada. I hope this helps.

[@dillwiggle2]

whats that neat sliding presicion marking device ?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That tool is called and Incra T-rule. I purchased mine at Lee Valley Tools but most woodworking suppliers carry them. They really are great and if you can't find a supplier around you, you can get them directly from Incra. Here's a link. www.incra.com/measuring_marking-trules.html I also did a review of them on the show a while back if you are interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYvSYYJtdp6Gp5Y

[@dillwiggle2]

Thanks I picked them up !!!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That's great. You're really going to love them for layout. They make things so much easier.

[@gianniskaragiannakis]

You used the square to place the holders in the drawer man and you still wonder if you are OCD. I can help you with the answer. Yes, you are OCD.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

+Giannis Karagiannakis You're probably right, but I'm a happy OCD. :) Thanks for tuning in.

[@kimshirley7014]

+Giannis Karagiannakis .... I need him to come my shop and organize. Of course I will have some Xanax to calm him when he first sees it!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

+Kim Shirley Forget the Xanax..........you might need something a little stronger. LOL. Thanks for tuning in.

[@kimshirley7014]

My wife is a Pharmacists Tech.. I can help your out! lol..Honestly I should be more organized! Great videos and I have it on my bucket list to have a tool l box like yours and take down my peg board.. Of course I will still loose my tools in the box!! Awesome projects you put out!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad to have you here as a viewer. I hope that you continue to enjoy the future shows and good luck with your shop organization. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

[@billhendricks61]

Wouldn't it be better to turn it around so could grab the handle instead of the shank safety first

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

If that would be your preference Bill, then there is nothing wrong with that. For me personally, I prefer to see the shank so that I know which one I am getting. I have problems seeing the end of the handle and what type of driver it is, so I need to rely on seeing the tip of the driver to identify it. It's just my personal preference and it is solely guided by my aging eyesight. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to chime in with your suggestion/opinion. It is very much appreciated.

[@robertdiamondoil2384]

You sound like RC Sproll

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I had to look it up as to who RC Scroll was and I have no idea if that is a good thing or a bad thing. Thanks for tuning in though.

[@danroekle6876]

what hand plane did you use

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

This particular one was a #6 fore plane by Veritas.

[@danroekle6876]

Thanks!!

[@danroekle6876]

Do you have any recommendations to a good "all in one" plane

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I think that it depends on what you want to do with it. There really isn't an "all in one" as they each have their own purpose but if I were to go with just one plane, it would have to be a Veritas #5 bench plane. www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=45156&cat=1,41182,41186,45156 You will find that as time goes on however, you will want to add more specific planes for specific jobs.

[@gearjammer4779]

... but what if there’s an earthquake and 1 piece of wood moves and it gets cattywompus from the other piece of wood because you didn’t hook them together? 🤷‍♂️

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Well thanks a lot for pointing out a design flaw. Now I have to redesign the entire thing to avoid cattywompus infestation throughout the screwdriver drawer. LOL. Thanks for tuning in.

[@Last_Dance_Studio]

jezz... why don't you guys use cm instead of this ridiculous inches?? 3/8"+3/4" is ... blahh!! :P BTW, Thanx for the videos :D

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The funny part is that in Canada, we are a metric country. I grew up in the era where the imperial system was first and foremost and we were introduced as the test project, into the metric system. I just never shook the imperial form of measurement but I still hold strong to temperatures in Celsius, distance in Kilometres etc. I just can't shake the imperial. ha ha ha ha ha. I'm from a mixed up and torn generation.

[@nickkk420]

kennyearrings1 as a Canadian in his early 30s I was only taught metric, yet for some reason measure short distances in feet and inches, couldn't tell ya how tall I am in meters, or what I weigh in kilos, I'm 145lbs 5'8 and I live a kilometre from the nearest store, and buy a two litre pop, lol

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It's pretty messed up for sure Nick. Funny though.

[@newandoldtech5634]

A 9:40 yes you can, but it will not be to specification.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Fair enough. I guess technically, you could drill at any point in time that you want. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Who need specs as long as you are having fun. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave me a comment.

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

screwdrivers

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Huh?

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

SCREWDRIVERS!

[@hdwoodshop]

Sorry I meant at 8:00 mark

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

+Hugo Danilo No problem. I replied with answers to your original comment. Thanks for tuning in.

[@okie739]

I didn't watch the entire video. I liked your end result.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Sometimes you don't have to watch the whole show to get the idea of the project. Thanks for tuning in.

[@ohjolt2]

Dude this whole video could be a picture... way too long.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Then please feel free to take a screenshot and make your own version of this project. Thanks for tuning in.

[@glennwood1119]

Where did you get that neat looking measuring tool?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@glennwood1119 The measure tool that you are referring to is called a T-Rule and is manufactured by INCRA. They can be found at most woodworking suppliers. Lee Valley sells them or they are also available directly from INCRA. I hope this helps. You can find my 2013 review of them here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYvSYYJtdp6Gp5Y

[@frankmahon931]

Too much talking.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Well then I guess this channel isn't going to be up your alley because people tell me that A LOT. Thanks for tuning in anyway.

[@ktjwilliams]

Big Waste of precious draw space ...

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Well I guess not every project is good for every viewer. That's okay. It would be a boring world if everyone had the same ideas and same layout. Thanks for tuning in.

[@ktjwilliams]

Keep err going Kenny ... You have some good ideas ... I have 30-40 screw drivers in my draw,,, so this won't do it for me ... Ha

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

No worries. I have no intention of stopping the show. With 30 or 40 screwdrivers, this idea just wouldn't work. I have probably 100+ screwdrivers, but I have them elsewhere and these ones in the drawer are my main, "goto" screwdrivers. Looking forward to future comments from you.

[@angelrios6694]

you don't talk a lot, you talk too much😄

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It's a gift. 😝

[@supersteve3299]

I'm watching the wrong show good buy

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

See ya!!!