Lets Build A Guitar Storage Cabinet

[@BrunoRibeiro-ep4tb]

Is there any issues with your guitars being laid on their backs long term? I always read you should have them either on their side of vertically. Can anyone chime in on this? I love this setup!

[@GregsGarage]

No issue storing them on their backs. The necks have an adjustable truss rod, so as long as you have your guitars adjusted, they won't take on any additional stress. Many vintage guitars have been pulled out of their cases having been stored under a bed for decades without issue.

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Excellent job on the guitar cabinet. I really like the metal box paired with the finished plywood. Utilitarian and elegant at the same time. The inlay technique with the numbers and Skyscraper Guitars logo was super nice. Great build Greg.

[@josephblaineruiz3316]

Some of my favorite hobbies and interests. Guitars, metal/wood shop, welding, and tools. Immediately subscribed!!

[@dv95678]

Excellent concept - thanks for sharing- great work!

[@GregsGarage]

Thank you!

[@JohnHeisz]

Fine looking toy box, Greg :)

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks John! I think I'll pick up on this whole woodworking thing at some point! :D

[@diyautoschool]

DANG Greg! That was NICE! Perfect work box and storage cabinet for guitars.. Id put some short nap carpet on the top to work on guitars... Great job as usual...

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Pete. I enjoyed making this one. It will come in handy for the guitars I'm getting ready to build... I've got a bunch that will all be under way at the same time... At some point I actually use the top, but it's living under a workbench right now. When I do use the top, I like the thought of carpet up there to keep from damaging finish.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice job Greg on the cabinet. Thanks.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Randy!

[@loumonte658]

Excellent.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Lou!

[@VeganGorilla555]

Nice build man!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Turned out fantastic, Greg! I think the handles really complete the look.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Bruce. I really dig those pulls too. They were one of the first things that helped shape the design.

[@jonahguitarguy]

Very nice cabinet Greg. I like the use of steel with the wood.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Dane!

[@godsinbox]

yeah, wow. never would have thought of doing that.

[@JerrysThisandThat]

Great build Greg, keep them precious guitars safe and sound.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Jerry! It's amazing how much these things can get kicked around the shop if you're not careful.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Very impressive Greg, the inlay really makes a statement

[@GregsGarage]

Thank you sir!!! The inlay was a last minute decision. Once the idea popped in my head, I couldn't turn back.

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

That’s a great creation!

[@Cpt_Adama]

You should try Fireball Tools welding squares, their are no equals.

[@GregsGarage]

I have a set of those squares on my wish list. You are correct... They are really nice.

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

I love it, was thinking of building something along those lines for my fiberglass rollers, only not that nice, ya never know when a flood is gonna hit my town! ... Looks great, my brother!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Mr. Roach! The cabinet has been great so far. I'm REALLY glad I live at the top of the hill and the floods can't get to me here. I hope you are staying safe and staying busy.

[@alexng3375]

Wow , i would buy this if this was available .

[@ronzodotcom]

love this! great job...great video

[@GregsGarage]

🙏

[@jimsolari7141]

Wow. Can we purchase one of these?

[@diymakerdan]

Wow! That is one really slick build! I like how you integrated your inlay on the front and the metal framing structure used. Just another player throwing my 2 cents in here, yes do a thin mat or drawer liner like you said to fit the inset of the top so you have a soft work surface right above and no worry of hard surfaces clashing. Maybe go black on the sides too with some flat handles to emulate a roadie flight case. Other than doweling the screw holes too like you mentioned it looks really nice as is. Enjoyed the detailed explanation and the solid construction techniques, well crafted, well presented, & well done!

[@BALES5000]

Great video, Greg. Detailed yet nicely paced, informative based on experience, and a beautiful end result.

[@GregsGarage]

Thank you! It's always fun to combine metal and wood... Not always easy, but fun! When are we going to see more drum builds?

[@BALES5000]

@@GregsGarage I think once I finish my Egypt series, I'll revisit the drums. Several factors made me lose the passion, but it's slowly coming back.

[@willyburd]

Time well spent.

[@ironpepsi1]

Just in case you never heard it before but another way to help ensure metal stays where you want it is to "skip around" as they call it. All this means is weld small amounts at a time and move around so that you're not heating up one place much. Using this method we would weld a rectangular tank approximately 12"x24"x30' and it would stay straight along the 30' direction. The first tank like this that was welded with out this method turned into a large banana. I REALLY liked the whole build. I can easily see something like this for my wood tools.

[@lq5089]

Great idea.. love it man

[@finpainter1]

Nice job.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Stu!

[@DavidWilliams-tr9gt]

Love the squares. I have set #4 from the original.

[@GregsGarage]

Oh yeah! Love it!

[@txsviking]

That looks awesome.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Terry! I wish I had a big potters wheel for pieces like this! At some point I need to build one of these out of aluminum.

[@TomsToolRoom]

Absolutely Outstanding Greg............I love it!!!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Tom!

[@WoodesosGuitarMods]

looks awesome!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Nelson. Now to fill it with "soon to be" guitars!!!

[@vinodponnappan6795]

Superb work. What’s the inner dimension of the drawers ?

[@Thrashmetalman]

I want this

[@Tanoble69]

Awesome Greg - its a beautiful cabinet

[@shutterbugg5217]

You need some Fireball Tools mega squares. Those straps are handy, but as soon as the metal starts to shrink, the straps are going to stretch.

[@GregsGarage]

Yeah. Those are on my list... But first, I want a Fab Block table. When I built out my new shop, I had a spot for one, but decided to save the $$$... It's time to remedy that! Thanks for checking it out.

[@shutterbugg5217]

@@GregsGarage I don't have a Fab Block, but I do have a weldtables CertiFlat that I love. I made some of my own clamps for the holes. I was going to make my own mega squares, but my access to a water jet was curtailed by the Covid. Maybe next year. :)

[@Buckswoodshop]

Excellent work as usual!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Matt!

[@amendippanesar]

This is epic Greg...awesome Guitar storage cabinet

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Amen!

[@tertessa]

Great to see you making videos ☺️

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks! I've have my head down trying to keep up with the guitar company for the last couple years. It's been great, but I've missed making videos for sure.

[@efenili]

I have a thing for squares and yours will be added to my collection :) Great video!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Nice job Greg... Cool looking style and design with unique application of hardware and materials! Heard your frustration with Watco wipe on poly at the end of the video. I've not used that brand of product but I have always been quite pleased with the results I get from Old Masters gel Poly... ask me about it sometime if interested. For beautiful wood like your drawer fronts where a velvety tactile feel is a plus the gel poly is a much better choice than spray applied lacquer IMHO. I'm kind of jealous of your ability to engrave drawer numbers and logo into your drawer fronts though! 😟 Best, Matt

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks for the tip about gel poly. I'll give it a shot on my next project... I do like the finish from the Watco, but man, it was a long haul to get there.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@GregsGarage if you have seen the Live Edge cabinet door video that I did I think I put three coats on those doors and it was more than enough finish on them. It's stupid simple to apply and virtually foolproof. The most challenging part for me is waiting 12-24 hours between coats rather than 24 minutes as with lacquer

[@BelgianMuscle]

Love the bevel detail as it doesn't go up all the way of the drawer. That would make it seem less interesting.Also love the summer safety shoes LOL

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks!!! It's the little details that tend to make the most difference!

[@Don-cq5fg]

Why did we never move to the metric system. Good build though!

[@angelosartore2179]

I love your work. I am Australian, we work with the metric system. Your imperial system does my head in! 5/16 minus 3/64 WTF! 🤣

[@dn9821]

Great video! Are there any long term negative side-effects on the neck with this kind of storage? I see that the body is slightly raised as each guitar sits in the cradle. I ask because when in a case the angle produced by the cradle is lower and was wondering whether there is any long term negative side-effects to the neck and if so how to mitigate them. Thanks in advance to you or anyone who kindly responds.

[@GregsGarage]

There is a long standing debate about storing guitars on hanger vs in cases... Then flat vs on end vs on the side... I haven't seen gravity affect a guitar long term. I have seen moisture (or lack thereof) have adverse effects on a neck. If you're starting with quality materials, the neck will be just fine sitting on a neck rest... Vince Gill stores a lot of his collection this way. I'd put him at the top of the food chain with regard to collectors who are also monster players. If he thought for a second storing a guitar like that would have a negative effect, I guarantee he would change his method.

[@dn9821]

@@GregsGarage Thanks so much for the quick response. I really like the idea of this cabinet. Great channel.

[@garagemonkeysan]

Nice video. Did you record the background music? The cabinet is gorgeous, awesome detail. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@GregsGarage]

The music is from someone else. I used to record my own, but then companies would claim copyright to it, so I quit doing that. If I didn't catch them, they would monetize my content and take all the earnings... For a song I wrote, recorded and own the copyright too... Weird right?

[@garagemonkeysan]

@@GregsGarage Wow. Some people...

[@jevchance]

Man Greg that turned out really nice. You probably already know this but Cutlist Optimizer is a great site for fitting all those pieces on a single board and optimizing your cuts. I love the Diablo blades, so good.

[@peteq1972]

Lover it. Thought we was going to get a few notes maybe 😉

[@GregsGarage]

Oh man! I shoulda let it rip for a minute... Totally didn't cross my mind.

[@MJ-nb1qn]

Nice Build. Metal moves more than wood! I judiciously use a sledge hammer when needed. I got your Squares Saturday and used them on a couple projects today. I really like them! Thanks again for getting them to me so fast. Was that square stock 16 gauge? Seems I always go thicker walled, then say “why”? Thanks again. Mark Mc

[@GregsGarage]

I think the tubing was .120 wall. I can't remember the gauge. It welds nicely with Tig or .023 Mig wire. Any thicker and I have to change wire size or I have to turn the Tig power up to BLAST! You can see in the video I put my leather on because I could feel the UV... I'm used to thin stuff where I don't have to don the jacket.

[@MJ-nb1qn]

Greg's Garage - Thanks Greg. I just did a restoration job using .120 DOM pipe, it welded nice. I just couldn’t tell the thickness. Thanks! Now I’m watching Richard. I got family close to you, ( I think) maybe someday I’ll holler at you! Thanks.

[@nomasplease7443]

What's something like that go for...u build for customer?

[@GregsGarage]

I have no idea what this would sell for. I know there are a lot of hours in it. Probably a couple grand if I were to make another.

[@Riverdeepnwide]

2:43 AUUGGHH! 😫 😎 Aaahh

[@jamhan456]

Hey Greg. Do you have plans and a bill of materials available for your cabinet design? I have a guitar problem (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome or G.A.S.). This would be a nice solution for me.

[@GregsGarage]

I understand GAS completely! The video has a shot of the sketch I did... That's as close to a set of drawings and materials as I have. I recall getting all the drawer sides and the case sides and top out of one sheet of pre-finished plywood. The drawer bottoms were MDF and the back of the case came out of a spare sheet I had laying around. The steel is 1" square tubing. I used about 30' of it to make the frame. 4 casters, 5 drawer slides and 5 pieces of African mahogany about 5" x 42" if I remember correctly.

[@jamhan456]

@@GregsGarage Thanks!

[@DriveShaftDrew]

ok thats why i have not been seeing notices from you been a while since you put up a video i see thumbs up shared nice work happy halloween

[@Rooey129]

Such a beautiful cabinet, its a shame that you left the screws visible though, would have loved to see some screw caps

[@rodjos5463]

👍

[@taxi317]

Paint the metal. Looks great overall.

[@GregsGarage]

No paint needed. I live at about 15% humidity.

[@GibClark]

👍👍👍👍nice!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Gib!

[@harryfonseca1869]

I use a .0000000005 cents.nail as a scribe.