Making a perfect-fit custom kitchen drawer organizer

[@DanielVedamuthu]

So enjoyable to see more long form content from you, Steve! It really seems like something you enjoy producing!

[@SteveRamsey]

Thank you! 👍

[@patrickkelley2294]

I agree with you.

[@IMDunn-oy9cd]

I've come to believe that the true quality of a woodworker is in how they cover up their mistakes. Now, if we just could stop pointing out those mistakes to everyone that comes to admire our work.

[@SteveRamsey]

It's a weird mania we all share. Must point out our mistakes!! 😂

[@TheFirBall]

Agreed. I struggle at perfection but I excel at hiding my flaws in my projects.

[@glenngoodwin3899]

@@TheFirBall If I can't disguise a flaw, I make it a feature

[@mkbcoolman]

Gotta point them out first.

[@jeremyghunter]

This is the way of all creators and artists I'm afraid haha.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Steve, I just wanna pop in here and say you’re such an inspiration. I’ve never told you this, but between you, Jimmy and Bob, you guys were my inspiration and drive to pursue this full-time and now I am able to do so. I just wanted to come in here and say thank you and I really enjoyed this video.

[@SteveRamsey]

Thanks Chris! I really appreciate that! 👍

[@vladtepes97]

i love how it fit so perfectly into the drawer that the air being squeezed out gently lowered it gently into place.

[@SteveRamsey]

So satisfying!

[@Wisskey8t9]

YES! I miss your actual wood working videos. I need to make a drawer organizer like this thank you for posting again.

[@SteveRamsey]

Thank you!

[@petetheweet]

That slow descent into the drawer on a cushion of air was so satisfying.

[@JonathanAngliss]

I've been watching Steve's woodworking progress for so long, I'm conditioned to expect a Microjig ad.

[@user00616]

13:30 this is why you’re the GOAT Steve. 😂😂😂 i literally LOL’d. thank you for this insight…it’s so true… making something is sooo much better than buying something!!!!

[@oddysee3030]

Oh man, the air-tight fit of the organizer followed by the soft-closing of the drawer at the very end...so satisfying

[@ltpaul]

I really enjoy the "build videos". The tone and pace you use to deliver them, really connects with me. I personally enjoy hearing you talk while doing the work ( instead of voice over later), it has a feeling to it like being in the shop with you.... which I think is what ultimately builds my confidence into trying to do the copy build. Anyway good stuff as always.

[@gdm1985]

The thing i miss most on YT is Mere Minutes. Bring it back Steve!

[@pausaniasofithaca6325]

Thanks for the detailed discussion of safety e.g. at 11:00

[@bobby-c7731]

My real comment. I could watch and listen to you making things all day.

[@SteveRamsey]

Well thank you!

[@berryconway4296]

I glad to see I'm not the only one who gets the steps out of sequence when their woodworking.

[@pmdinaz]

Can't buy happiness and satisfaction of creating it yourself!

[@bluecurlygirl]

Steve were you reading my mind? Bought little acrylic trays to try to sort out the kitchen drawers. Quickly realised that they won't survive terribly long and then thought "how do I make drawer dividers myself?" and then I get a notification from you. Literally minutes after that thought. You're a lifesaver. Thank you. About time I got my drawers in order. As the actress said...

[@SteveRamsey]

Haha....we all want our drawers in order

[@7PEACEGIRL]

You found a new subscriber today. I want to do this project and have 98% of the tools and about 75% of the skill. thanks for the video and wish me luck.

[@DOLfirst]

Seeing you make mistakes the problem solving is an invaluable lesson for us. Thank you.

[@stefanieholstein-holt8473]

Exactly what I was looking for. I learned so much from this. I’ve done just about every mistake I could think of when making mine. I have had to redo them. But this was great advice on some of my mistakes!

[@BOBAGENTSMITH]

Very bold of you using the arcs as your thumbnail. I was so confused about your method before watching the video. Mistakes happen, dealing with those mistakes is what makes a skill or hobby fun and challenging!

[@stitrock8595]

This was like a flashback in a flashback. Pretty sure i was in college when i watched the first one of these. Wild. Thanks steve

[@SteveRamsey]

Lol... first one I posted was in 2011! 🤯

[@joekagerer]

I hate my bespoke Rubbermaid plastic silverware holder, and have been contemplating a custom one for years. Now you've given me the go-ahead. Thanks Steve!

[@JonnyDIY]

Came out great Steve. Nice job. Kitchen looks fantastic! Glad you made it thru the remodel. Kitchen remodels are always a drag. Bet you had a nice lil camp kitchen set up somewhere 👍

[@jeffreythompson9549]

I like project videos. I can watch along, nod sagely and agree with your methods, and every now and then say, "Ah, that's a good idea, I will use that."

[@volyb101]

We really do need the Rain....Sacramento soaked it all up... Great video as always sir.

[@timothycreasy2161]

The right angle attachment and drum sander saved the day. And using the multi tool to remove most of the material helped save time. I'm glad you haven't washed away. Stay safe Steve

[@darodes]

I’ve been binge listening to WTS and a new video pops up….. I can’t get enough!

[@eggsngritstn]

The sanding drum drill accessory is extraordinarily useful.

[@eggchick]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who has to MacGyver some part of every job!

[@SteveRamsey]

Haha...I don't try to screw up, but I actually love solving those problems when they occur.

[@samallred5188]

Steve, I want you to know. This video made me go build my own kitchen organizer like yours... It turned out beautiful. Thank you

[@mikegleaden5096]

Loved the full-build video - much more informative than ‘shorts’. As a hybrid machine/hand woodworker, your error in not pre-cutting the cut-outs would have had me reaching for a bevel-down chisel followed by the 130 year-old round-bottomed spokeshave I inherited years ago and never find an excuse for using. But the multi-tool/drum sander attachment worked a treat. Just goes to show there’s always more ways to do a job if you stop and think. I’m betting we’ll see five or six alternate approaches suggested in the next hour or so!

[@SteveRamsey]

Yes! I always get the best suggestions too late! 😂

[@andyburns]

I've not watched any of your videos for quite a while, glad to see you're positive about making content ...

[@ryandetzel848]

In awe of how you've stayed so humble over the years, it's refreshing to see such accessible tools used even though I'm sure over the years you've had the opportunity to get most of the fancy tools for free. Unique and engaging content, thanks, Steve.

[@justkjthings]

Really enjoyed the video, especially the problem solving for the cutouts. It's what us DIY guys, who don't have all the tools, have to do when we mess up.

[@santadorkk4862]

I have always loved the problem solving aspect of woodworking. Something many KZbin videos gloss over. Thank you.

[@SteveRamsey]

It really is what keeps woodworking interesting and fresh. 👍

[@vkris81]

Steve - I got into woodworking during COVID, and learned my basics thanks to you (and your WWMM course). After “growing up” and following many other popular woodworkers, I keep coming back to your videos for their authenticity and simplicity. Keep doing this… and look forward to more practical courses…

[@joelcopeland3018]

You are the reason I bought a micro jig gripper when I first got started and have never regretted the purchase. I don't comment much anymore but I still watch and love your videos. Thanks for your time and your content.

[@CJWarlock]

Very pretty yet simple enough to not disturb the natural work flow in the kitchen. I respect that level of intuition. The supposed mistake was in reality a needed part of the video, because this is how some viewers might need to learn, to remember to focus on the order of steps. It's like a blessing in disguise, only it's a blessing for your viewers. :) Thanks. Cheers. :)

[@tuesboomer1623]

I *love the rain in the background of videos.

[@SteveRamsey]

Me too! It's so rare!

[@markgrassman6238]

Hey Steve, you were struggling with your first glue-up. Another way to do it is what I call the CA glue clamp. You put little dabs of thickened CA in between lines of white glue. Now, when you put the boards together the CA will act as a clamp (after 15 sec or so) till the white glue sets up.

[@jeffjablonsky2371]

Nice job Steve. Nice to see a woodworking video from you again. Nice to show your mistake and how you worked around it to get the job the way you intended. Well done!

[@SteveRamsey]

Thanks Jeff!

[@Old_Deadeye]

Whoa! Check out that "piston fit"! Nicely done, it turned out great. I think I'm going to have to give this project a shot.

[@SteveRamsey]

So satisfying to have it drop in like that!

[@1252PFC]

Nice one.. suggestion for next project - bar cabinet. That is narrow, cabinet below, narrow profile, shelves on top to hold open bottle and cups, fold down top for mixing drinks and incorporate led light inside glass shelves.

[@joerobinson9971]

That was great Steve. I could tell you I've been thinking about that divider my wife has been needing however, no excuses now. Thank you....

[@lcdc59]

Thanks Steve!! Technique is everything.

[@SteveRamsey]

Couldn't agree more!

[@jameswoods6900]

The coolest guy ever, thank you!

[@c.a.g.1977]

It is so comforting to see a man with so many more years of experience in woodworking making the same kind of mistakes as I do... Nice project, Steve! Have been looking forward to seeing you make (small) project builds! But, did you know, it is actually cheaper just to buy a drawer organniser? 😄😉

[@7SevenStars7]

This video shows a great example of what makes woodworking so wonderful. An unexpected challenge requires you to use your mind in a creative, intuitive way. I feel like it’s important to exercise the mind through that type of forced creativity that’s required to solve challenges. And, once that right brain activity makes it’s way into a project, more ideas about how to complete the project emerge. It’s really like woodworking forces you to use your entire mind… the logical, organized, planning/plan following left brain that’s reminding you to “ measure twice, cut once”, and the right brain that’s bound to step in an one point or another, there to rescue the project from the left brain’s mistake, or provide innovative options to unforeseen challenges, and of course, offer spontaneous creativity that no amount of planning could ever come up with. Store bought furniture doesn’t challenge the mind like that. Perhaps some IKEA furniture assembly could present some unforeseen challenges, but those challenge don’t require the mind to innovate. I think woodworking is actually probably a very healthy activity for the mind.

[@PatFarrellKTM]

Yay the MicroJig Gripper is back. I miss your old ads for it.

[@SteveRamsey]

work safer, work smar...

[@tfarris1]

I’ll jump on the train here that it’s great to have some long form content from you- really enjoyable!

[@richbuilds_com]

Totally agree with the gripper. It just works.

[@walrod622]

My wife has been asking for dividers recently, thank you for the video

[@davehendry871]

You make woodworking such fun and doable by everyone. Thanks for a great channel👍

[@SteveRamsey]

I appreciate that! Thank you for watching.

[@michaelferrin2688]

Also return of the spray lacquer!! Love the project video!

[@SteveRamsey]

"Apply a few coats of spray lacquer"! I forgot to say the line! 😂

[@henkeH2]

Totally agree about the satisfaction of problem solving in wood working. 😊

[@pteddie6965]

Steve, it does my heart good to get to watch you do a complete project like this. You got me into KZbin and into woodworking and I love watching you do any type of home project. I'm not a fan of the interview and pod casts, but I can't get too much of 'Old School Steve Ramsey'. Thanks for the video and for all of the cool fun that you've shared with me through the years.

[@minispud]

I've missed these long form with commentary videos, thank you for everything, Steve!

[@forresterickson6225]

Hurray for your rain. Thanks for the video. I was inspired to make the sacrificial hold down push block by previous video.

[@jeremyghunter]

I'm planning a cutlery rack for the oversized drawers in this new rental, as it comes with a workshop space (that I'm turning half into a brewery) and this is super useful (even if I don't have the power tools, I'll make do!), especially mentioning the cutaways, I wouldn't have thought about that. Funny you mention about the rain in California and needing it. In England, we just go "... Again?" Definitely subscribing!

[@mlubecke]

All these years and you are still teaching me something new.. thank you so much for sharing…. Great job on the project and problem solving.

[@sarahzalan7072]

Yea! Long form content! I so enjoy listening and learning from you. Woodworking and lessons learned from experience. A great combo.

[@SteveRamsey]

Thanks, Sarah!

[@priayief]

I made one of these from your original post many years ago. Thanks.

[@DannyDangerOz]

Always love your videos, especially the ones with errors. I'm trying to teach my son to be more relaxed about messing up and it's always so nice to see the way you laugh at the mistake, then just set about fixing it.

[@relvingonzalez]

This was such a joy to watch. Thank you. More like this, please!

[@brettskybutler6611]

It's so good to hear that I'm not the only one that stuffs up small details in a work piece, thanks for your honesty Steve. Really enjoying your videos👍

[@emaginniss]

Your comment about enjoying the challenge of finding solutions to woodworking problems really resonates with me. As a woodworker and software engineer, I find that I use the same problem solving skills in both of my endeavors and it truly is the most stimulating part of each of them. Woodworking is such a great complement to my career as it allows me to execute similar thinking, but produce real world, tangible objects as a result.

[@SteveCohenPhilly]

I love your channel. I get some great ideas. When you get into wood working, you think about all the things you can make. But you only have so much time and you don't want to go without things you need in the house til you get around to it. I needed draw organizers in my new house. The one's I had from Ikea were nice, but they didn't fit the width of my new drawers. Well with my new wood working skills, I thought if a table saw can cut wood, it should also be able to cut plastic. I ran the organizer through the table saw, and I got a perfect fit in my drawer. Yours are nicer but It will have to wait for now.

[@estebanbarbalarga4776]

Thanks

[@jasonmuller3312]

i love this idea, and it comes at a perfect time as im healing a broken leg and planning some future projects. thank you Steve

[@dondale68]

BTW Steve... Love that old Ford pickup out in your driveway!! They just don't build them like that anymore!

[@Shagley87]

Steve, thankyou! You taught me quite a while ago now, that woodworking is about having fun and enjoying woodworking! That whatever I made I was the only one that instantly saw all the imperfections. Your wwmm course was my first proper experience making....well....anything! Here we are years later and I'm getting good at laughing at my mistakes now. I love woodworking I love how I can dive into a project and lose myself in all the difficulties and simplicities of making everything from shop projects to furniture and gifts. Thankyou for all the effort you did and still do put into this channel. It's been a while since I stopped by to catch up on the latest content and ive actually really missed it! I'm sure there are 1000's of woodworkers that you've helped along they're journey but here's a simple 👍 and a huge thankyou for showing me that it's not all about the most expensive tools or live edge resin tables😂. Keep doing what you do Steve you inspire many. I have a nice shop set up now but truthfully my favourite build was the workbench, which I still use, that you put free plans online for. I built it with minimal tools and still remember how proud I was when I finished it haha. Looking forward to binge watching some of what I've missed. Hope you are keeping good, all the best from across the pond. 🤝😁

[@davesradioshack]

Gosh - another wonderful and inspiring video Steve - thank you!

[@sikkepossu]

Great! A proper long project video. Thanks!

[@thehawkc]

I've been watching your videos over 7 years now ( learned alot !!!) . They are always enjoyable. Thanks.

[@SteveRamsey]

Thanks Cliff!

[@AmandaRPatterson]

Glad it's not just me that "occasionally" does dumb things. Now I want to redo my drawer dividers! I didn't include a bottom on mine, and you're right, knives in particular like to try and visit friends. Great video (as always). Thanks for posting!

[@SteveRamsey]

Thanks Amanda!

[@joe-edward]

great video, and AWESOME topic! This is super useful, as we all need somewhere to put utensils. The quality of life improvement here is subtle, but it repeats every time you reach for a knife or fork. Good stuff, thank you for making this video!

[@sflagg0817]

Great video as always I may take rain over snow but being from western NY we get the snow sometimes 18 inches or so just overnight then there is the single digit degree days then the 100 in summer oh well thanks for sharing your extensive knowledge with people

[@stanp1104]

Loved the problem solving and the piston fit in the drawer.

[@jk_woodworks]

Thanks, Steve! I still get a little nervous resawing on my table saw. It's always good seeing another demonstration.

[@rusted_ursa]

Beautiful. I've missed videos like this.

[@SteveRamsey]

Thank you.

[@MP-uk1yc]

Fun video, I felt sure you were going to use a Dremel to do the cut-outs, but the drum sander did an awesome job as well.

[@SteveRamsey]

I thought about it!

[@Konzertheld]

I once modified a tool case so I could fit a different tool in it (one of those cases without an exchangable interior). I just cut away on the plastic until it fit. I did not have a tool that I could fit but I was able to use a simple knife and sanding paper and do it all by hand. It turned out pretty well and it was so satisfying to see the progress in that difficult space, not being able to take the interior out. In the end it took me less than an hour until I could fit the tool in that I wanted, a hack saw, including saw blades battery and charger, and it did not cost me one penny. So yeah, hooray for finding solutions for things that at first look undoable and for seeing things as challenge. That example also matches the "customized is best" attitude, as the case I could have bought for the saw did not have a good space for saw blades.

[@anwarrior0152]

Enjoy your work man! It's been 2 years since I've done your courses and they've helped me exponentially in my woodworking. I've always wondered if you might ever do another course like that 🤔

[@SteveRamsey]

Thank you! That's great to hear. I might do another one!

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. At 23:56 it shows how I usually cut parts of water melon with a knife.

[@bobjones8864]

Satisfying work, well done.

[@edwardm9788]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Thank you, Steve.

[@DaivG]

I need to make two of these, thanks for the long format and especially for sharing your previous attempts and what you changed!

[@SteveRamsey]

Thank you for watching! They're pretty fun to make.

[@barryroberts6470]

Great video Steve, and nice work on those cut outs. Stay Safe, Barry (ENG)

[@carolschedler3832]

So satisfying to see the final insert float down i to the space. 😂

[@negotiableaffections]

Steve, I think this kind of utilitarian project is the kind of video that appeals to most of the D.I.Y. viewers. And this was a beautiful example of both the woodworking and the video production. Your problem solving 'on-the-fly' was a touchstone for all of us, and I think it was the 90 degree drill attatchment (and not the drum sander) that saved the day. The fit-and-finish? my OCD thanks you, Steve, that felt soooo good, cheers!

[@FamilyMentors]

I really like the way you show how you worked through the mistakes on this project. I often tell my wife I’m not happy with the way some projects come out… but a big part of woodWORKING is fixing this stuff so that nobody knows it happened. Or in my case, so they think the mistake was intentional.

[@MrBrian-Columbus]

Thank you so much for leaving the mistakes in. It makes me feel better knowing we all make them.

[@Sebastopolmark]

GREAT project Steve. While it looks so simple at first glance, this is a wonderful project to "hone" your skills. Moved from Sebastopol to Lincoln, CA but still watching. You, Jay Bates and Matt Cremona were my first woodworking channels and I am so grateful for all you have shared over the MANY years I have been watching. Thanks again and "Carpe Diem"! !! !!!

[@isaaco5679]

This has me thinking of replacing my whole utensil drawer with this, and make it deeper than it currently is.

[@marshallnmoonshine]

I love how you find a power tool to do the job, come hell or high water. By the bye, I’m down the central coast and we’ve certainly had some high water. :) Totally digging the rain. “We really need it.”😂😂😂

[@TheLovelyMissBeans]

This is the stuff I've been missing! Just like the old days, all we're missing is a micro jig ad and a kitty cat cameo! Also, I love your new cabinets! Did you build them?

[@gaylewilliams7353]

I really need to make one of these! Thanks so much for showing how to fix mistakes. I've found that trouble shooting is a daily part of woodworking, as it is an important part of life. Looking forward to more of these videos.

[@bgat911]

Another great video!! I would have used my Dremel with a cutting bit..

[@davidcotney7585]

You're a great teacher Steve. I always learn something watching your videos. Thank you for what you do. One thing though, I'm not so sure you don't make mistakes intentionally just to afford us all a teachable moment. If so I think thats great

[@projectwood7221]

Very good Job...always something a little different. Big fan of these.