Making a Small Parts Organizer with Drawers from Cardboard

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High lumber prices putting the brakes on your creative endeavours?
Got too many small parts cluttering up your existence?
Is cardboard becoming a real problem due to all of the crap you buy on Amazon that you don't need?
Well, here's the solution!
You can actually make some pretty sweet stuff from cardboard, like this nifty parts organizer with drawers. You say it won't last, but you, my friend, would be dead wrong - it will last for years, even with regular use. And you can get a lot more fancy than I did here, and be much more selective about the quality of the cardboard you use. It's FREE, after all!
Next: a cardboard table saw!!
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[@JohnHeisz]

My 6 Piece Screwdriver Set: ibuildit.ca/blog/6-piece-screwdriver-set/ High lumber prices putting the brakes on your creative endeavours? Got too many small parts cluttering up your existence? Is cardboard becoming a real problem due to all of the crap you buy on Amazon that you don't need? Well, here's the solution! You can actually make some pretty sweet stuff from cardboard, like this nifty parts organizer with drawers. You say it won't last, but you, my friend, would be dead wrong - it will last for years, even with regular use. And you can get a lot more fancy than I did here, and be much more selective about the quality of the cardboard you use. It's FREE, after all! Next: a cardboard table saw!!

[@awesomearizona-dino]

Hi John, Thanks,,, Tip use white duct tape to strengthen and good contrast for Sharpie writing.

[@pag345]

You're hawking Slot and Phillips head screw drivers ? What kind of Canadian are you ? Robertson FTW

[@andrewkrahn2629]

I was a corrugated structural design intern for a bit, so I might actually have something to add! - when you crease/fold board, the outside dimension will half the board-thickness longer than your crease, and the inside dimension will be half the thickness narrower. Because of, this, it's very easy to lay out designs perfectly from the start, only measuring during layout, as long as your cuts are accurate (we used CNC) - creases that need to be more accurately placed (like the ones describing the width of the drawers) should be made across the flutes. Creases made with the flutes tend to drift into the nearest flute. - creases should be indented to about half the thickness of the board. The outside liner will be stretched taught and pulled in to that point, and the inside liner will buckle to meet it. - creases should be made on the inside of a curve. Creases that need to be made backward are usually made with a perforation (so you can work from one side only). - to build a pull-tab into the structure, cut an upside-down U-shape into the front outside wall of the drawer, with the "legs" touching the bottom crease line. BUT, don't extend the crease across that shape. When you fold it, it should stick out straight like the one you glued on, but without adding thickness. You can use this to made tabs for closing cereal boxes, and on on the bottom of boxes if you want them to stack into slots on top of other boxes.

[@victorzamora5356]

Where can I find this info ?

[@wingnutbert9685]

I'm thinking if you made a video of all this cardboard folding info, you'd have a really good view count! Thanks!

[@wingnutbert9685]

I assume the width of the crease must come into play with measurements. Using the back of a butter knife vs an 1/8" thick ruler, for example?

[@Kuchenwurst]

@@wingnutbert9685 The width of the crease should be negligible if you use a reasonably thin tool. Very wide tools result in more of a radius emerging than a sharp corner.

[@wingnutbert9685]

@@Kuchenwurst Agreed. It was just a thought as thickness of the crease would be a factor if looking to get a snug fit for something like these little boxes. And the tool used would have an effect. I know this from experience, but I often pose these questions to prompt those that don't to take details like this into account as they are often not considered or mentioned. :)

[@BillCoale]

In the words of Adam Savage, cardboard is the gateway drug to making.

[@rjsprojects]

Cardboard is a highly underrated building material. All the drawer liners in my toolboxes are old cardboard boxes and old iPhone boxes are very sturdy and good for holding screws and other small parts.

[@TheLovelyMissBeans]

I LOVE using cell phone/electronic boxes for storing things in drawers. They are very sturdy and durable and a great size for it. Lucky for me, my son works at a cell phone store...he keeps all the boxes people don't want! 😄

[@GuteisFinger]

Origami for wood workers. Love the repurposing creativity.

[@K.Spade7902]

It keeps boxes out of a landfill.

[@TheParkAttendant]

I'm a cardboard artist, and I'm glad to see others dabbling in card board. I use a pizza cutter to score my cardboard. If you use a length of for the handle all the way back. Apply a light layer of glue to both pieces of cardboard. this will prevent warping.

[@martinjohnstone4297]

Finally a project safe enough that I can get behind😂

[@jej3451]

This is the best cardboard furniture ever!

[@NJEsperantist]

Cool re-use!

[@KSFWG]

Add a finish! That would add more strength. Shellac or water based polyurethane. (don't forget to sand between coats! lol) Up next week, John makes a mini table saw for cutting cardboard from a pizza cutting wheel!

[@ronniestanley75]

You could use a silicone spray like Campdry. I used to spray my sleeping bags and camp gear.

[@glittalogik]

John's paper table saw blade would actually be perfect for this 🤣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIrJnJuagMh4n6c

[@TheLovelyMissBeans]

You could also just use some contact paper. It would be the cardboard equivalent of a laminate/melamine top! 😄

[@KSFWG]

Sorry, John ! I forgot to use the "sarcasm" font -- again. (sigh)

[@TheLovelyMissBeans]

@@KSFWG I did get the sarcasm...but the contact paper is just a good idea. Also, the "laminate top" thing...I thought that was cute. Just sayin.

[@davidsalvagni3462]

This would be good for Lego storage as well

[@vanshankguitars]

Woodworking at it's best! Awesome idea.

[@sonnyjimm23]

This is so great! Packing cardboard is a fantastic medium to use for projects like this, it's highly underrated and yet readily available to everyone. Not everyone has access to endless supply's of plywood and timber, a work shop and not everyone can afford all the tools needed to make wooden projects. Making things out of cardboard is also a great way to model a project before making it out of wood. Projects like this encourage people to step into the maker/builder community. Great video mate 👍

[@anee57]

You showed up as a KZbin recommendation & as a paper crafter I love finding ways to recycle really good quality cardboard and your drawers are a little masterpiece .now if only I could actually cut straight I’d have this nailed or should that be glued I no time all,instead of multiple pieces that get cast side white I redo it. Thankfully it’s not costing me anything except time & my patience .

[@UnderDunnOfficial]

This is genius. And I immediately ordered the screwdriver set!

[@dwaynehope1689]

that's crazy. great job reusing material.

[@bigpoppajeff]

Brilliant I never get enough of your content here I guess some kind of genius is my eyes

[@emmab7658]

I am looking to make a cardboard drawer insert in my bookshelf and this was by far the best video I found. Thank your!

[@hassanal-mosawi4235]

Thanks for sharing those tips and the make!

[@johndoe6032]

I've been lamenting buying plastic small parts holders because making out of plywood would be more expensive and take a ton of time. I like this because free material and I can do it while my 3yo daughter is sleeping.

[@MrBillmechanic]

You cheap bastard!! This is absolutely BRILLIANT!! Going off to build one of my own per your plans. Awesome!

[@Andys12169]

Nice video John, I think I’ll be rewatching it once my work shed is up.

[@WhatsMarlyUpTo]

Thanks for this tutorial! I'm into making stuff from cardboard and picked up some tips and tricks and jigs from you that no other cardboard channel has provided. Thanks for that too! Would love to see you make more cardboard projects... I checked you playlists and this was the only one I found. I dabble in woodworking as well but have switched to cardboard for smaller projects for the same reasons you've mentioned. Cheers ☺ ☺

[@rexthompson8518]

Simply..... very good!

[@wolfman75]

That's Cool & Funny At The Same Time!!!!! The Ideas You Have, Just Amaze Me!!!! Thanks John!!!! 😁

[@pettigrewwoodworks]

Just awesome John!

[@stevenrobinson9610]

I really like this experiment... Good food for thought....

[@dollpartz4u]

WOW it’s awesome!

[@TerryPullen]

Shellac makes a great finish for cardboard. Fun project, thanks.

[@johnraffensperger]

I was just thinking it needed some kind of finish, shellac is the right one.

[@DavidRamey]

Paper is kind of wood.

[@lakeshatheman3106]

❤

[@JoJoAcrylicArtwork]

Absolutely fantastic! thank you

[@twitchydoo]

This speaks to the child in me making storage containers out of cardboard and erector set pieces. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[@ripa220]

Wow that’s Incredible. 👏🏻

[@mercedesramosborrego5115]

GIBRALTAR ESPAÑOL

[@shaunbarrickman6339]

Good stuff sir

[@marzyehayoubi487]

I enjoyed watching this tutorial. Thank you for showing how to use the cardboard in this project as I don’t have the electrical tools that you have nor the space. But cardboard are easily accessible & you can use simple tools for that. Please make more useful cardboard projects. Thank you🙏🏼😻

[@moeenhp1]

Love it .. smart and simple and low cost

[@mercedesramosborrego5115]

LE SOBRA TIEMPO

[@maxximumb]

Excellent idea

[@theschwarzey]

I had to show my son this, because he makes a lot of stuff with cardboard and glue gun. He's not quite ready for the tablesaw. Cool video. I've always watched your stuff!

[@henrystuckrath2701]

Nice job ,gonna give it a try

[@OnyxIdol]

Very cool project!

[@hassankeshwanil6851]

Excellent work

[@MrSlapDrum]

Dude, you're a genius. kudos! Been watching you for years... I like the way you think. I nearly never comment, exception made here. Hope you get to read this.

[@declanb6985]

Loved this! Thanks!

[@DanCarlyon1]

Love it John!

[@Lickmuffin]

Really looking forward to a cardboard table saw build!

[@glenndornak6410]

Great idea. I have always liked your creativity.

[@karlsjov]

Impressive work as always 👍

[@JoshWrightWoodworking]

great idea

[@blakeloke6997]

Very cool John. That'll be a fun project that I can do with the grand kids!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Nicely done John! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@VampireOnline]

This is great! I love being able to have something to reuse all this cardboard for!

[@MarkThomas123]

Nice thought and change of pace video.. Ha..Ha.. We are all doing the same thing (Welders, Carpenters, etc).. Just using different tools and Mediums.. Might as well do some with alternative materials. You never know when we might need to do it for necessity, the way this carp is all heading.. Ha... The Best dishes are made from Leftovers, and the Best Chefs can make a great dinner with Whatever is in the Fridge. Basically the same thing you just did. Grabbed some boxes and kept doing what you do.. Creative for sure.. Thanks for the time you spend making videos...

[@bravesfan714]

That is so freaking cool

[@rebziz5014]

What a brilliant idea! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@WhiteRavenBookRook]

Came across your channel quite by accident I just happen to be building a cardboard box for a garden collection of files and scissors and bits and bobs that I would need to keep records of my garden activity anyway I love the way that you’ve created this and I might even try it thanks for all the tips

[@bulent2435]

I like that idea.

[@cindyharrison4191]

Just what I needed 😄

[@hassleoffa]

Very cool. Work with what you got No excuses

[@behr121002]

Wow! Finally! Creative, innovative use of an underrated, underappreciated material that I have known about, used, and been chided about for decades. Kudos to you John Heisz for presenting and advocating for this terrific material!

[@ArMeD217]

I did a miniature version of the drawers and i love them! Do 6 cm instead of 8", then calculate proportions for the other sections. Thank you!

[@CasperLabuschagne]

When working with cardboard, don't be hesitant to use lots of packing tape throughout the construction. Cardboard can also be painted to transform it into a durable product. I would love to build several of these to hold not only small parts, but seeds for planting, spices in the kitchen and sewing stuff but I would still make the outer case and shelves using wood for strength and durability while the drawers could be made using cardboard.

[@zina6581]

Love this!

[@DavidStirneman]

Really cool. You can make furniture out of cardboard, why not practical stuff too. I'm a 70s kid, I made an x-wing fighter out of cardboard way back then. Best free toy I ever had.

[@FlutePlayer777]

This is so cool!!! I might actually try this some day.

[@pixelpatter01]

Cool idea, and I'm a drawer collector guy. I was surprised you didn't make a template or use the first drawer you cut out as one.Thanks

[@egbluesuede1220]

reminds me of some of my creative builds back in college.

[@joetoner8848]

Very much looking forward to the cardboard tablesaw!

[@_rlb]

Don't you remember his paper table saw blade? :)

[@Midnight_BRAZIL]

I live in a poor place and will give this a try, if I could report your video as "one of the best I've seen this week" I would

[@vmoutsop]

I love it, so cool. Hopefully the novelty of the video does well for you.

[@SRG-Learn-Makers]

Damn right brilliant. Pretty cool, thanks for sharing.

[@SlaveToMyStomach]

Very creative and innovative, what more can one say. .

[@mercedesramosborrego5115]

MI HIJO HACÍA ÉSO CON OCHO AÑOS.

[@vasja_vasin]

A good idea. Thanks.

[@wayneburba9457]

Clothes pins also works. Olde school.

[@TheDivasoprano]

I loved this!

[@mercedesramosborrego5115]

NOESPATANTO

[@rickmasten6409]

Very good John as usual

[@mercedesramosborrego5115]

VERYGUDVIVAELBETISAUNQUEPIERDA

[@NicoSmets]

pretty good!

[@ladymanga6575]

More cardboard storage please 🙏

[@hdhhbsbbauudb]

Brilliant

[@brifpot]

another good one John

[@sac58999]

I've loved your projects for years & always thought "when I get a shop...". This is probably the first project of yours I'll do as I don't have (the space, for one) the tools to get much.fancier. Thank you!

[@louisfkoorts5590]

Thanks John. 👌🏻

[@ifiwooddesigns]

That looks like a cool build. Maybe popsicle stick build next. Those are cheap and plentiful. I like the unique stuff.

[@paulhirst3548]

Thank you for this John. This has inspired me to make use out of the old acrylic sheets I recently replaced. I was about to take then to the transfer station but if I trim the sealant off of the edges I can experiment and make something useful. I usually keep my cardboard for making prototypes or as padding when I have to work on the car.

[@gigaphonicon]

Finally I can do something with cardboard instead of filling my green can I think I'll make one of these for the kids room

[@ShopTherapy623]

Thats really cool, John. I bet it's a lot strong than it appears

[@anastasiarene6617]

It would be so cool to have a cut file for this for the Cricut maker. It can cut single thickness cardboard. For the double thick cardboard it could just draw or score the pattern on to make cutting by hand easier.

[@samspade4634]

John, very impressive. I'm beginning to think that you could make a paper airplane and fly the family across the country. You are that good! As always, another very enjoyable video. Because I am on a disability income right now, I can't give money, so I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are the best.

[@kevinf3641]

Amazing

[@Shae_Sandybanks]

I love it!

[@AnthonyCurreri]

Ingenious

[@YannMetalhead]

Good project.

[@chrislamerican2989]

sweet build man !

[@RegiPavan]

Very smart!!!

[@MrBubbajohnson1]

Genius!

[@barry.w.christie]

You never fail to disappoint ... didn't think I'd be watching someone cutting up cardboard today to make some storage .... excellent :)

[@michaelosmon]

This is cool. Great idea

[@handyjim]

very clever

[@mikesmswoodworking]

Love it! Brought back memories of when I used to make different organizers for my desk at home as a kid using leftover pieces of poster board.

[@VikasVJois]

Great idea

[@Unknown15916]

Man ! You are fast !!!