Packout Drawers!!! My Favorite Carpentry Work Van Setup Yet!!!

[@jpro112185]

This guy is just amazing... Such a great mentor for anyone willing to learn and it's free. And the way he puts the videos together seamlessly and seems as if he does very little editing. I love organization, probably because my parents aren't, and I've just become like them and struggling to change with nowhere to look for encouragement but here I find it. And a like minded person, who's changing the game in so many ways. You should be EXTREMELY proud of yourself and thank you for your help. I hope someday, after 20 years of building and doing it all, I can be as organized and have a nice can/truck, tools, house, business of my own. I fell of track ten years ago and I have to say it's been hard to find encouragement but I find it here so thankyou so much! Keep up the great work, God bless!

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Thanks! Happy to help! 👊

[@activeal]

Your organization speaks well of your work. Very meticulous and thought out.

[@davidsherley2652]

Excellent system! Man - to save half an hour + and all the energy carrying when packing up at the end of the day, when you’re dragging butt anyway - that is a game changer.

[@SrDLaw]

Thanks!

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Thank YOU!

[@tizben]

Packout drawers are revolutionary for all work trucks

[@edwardwalsh5982]

Golf clubs in the van at all times! you rock! What an amazing carpenter you are. Love your videos. I have been in construction for over 30 years, and you are amazing.

[@torreyintahoe]

That is badass. I'm a retired firefighter and everything we did was hard on our bodies; especially lifting obese people several times a day. You're very wise to create a system that spares your body. I'm just getting into the packout system for my my own shop now that I'm retired and renovating my house.

[@paulerenberger1286]

This is the definition of working smarter and not harder. Saving your body for retirement!

[@peterjenne3552]

Love the club's ready at the door. You have your priorities in order my friend !

[@goldblueberries326]

Beautiful setup.... i was a carpenter years ago and I admire your organization.... great job

[@ryanmccue8180]

You're such an inspiration and always make me feel like a first year apprentice

[@Jack-2hgy]

Your care and attention to looking after your body while working is such an eye opener for me. It’s so easy to get into the habit of struggling and straining your body to save a few seconds here and there

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I do my fair share of struggling also. I just try and avoid it when possible.

[@tallswede80]

people in the trades are conditioned to accept punishment. They think they have to do it in order to make a living. It's like a perverse desire to destroy yourself.

[@covfefe4409]

5 minutes to deploy all your tools you've mitigated time loss to a minimum, now you set like a jello to hang a picture. Now seriously that's one of the better van setups I've seen in my 35 years as a carpenter well done.

[@rickhoupt6933]

Love you videos. Started with Milwaukee pin nailer review which I bought. Love it. I saw first video with different casters and thought why you didn’t go with the silicone. Lol. I see you upgraded. If I could offer a suggestion, a ridged bar wood or steel bar stock that will drop in horizontally across top 6” or so of packouts will be a much stronger just as quick system that won’t fail like bungees always do eventually. Think accident or evasive maneuver. Those bungees will snap. Just a thought. Keep up the awesome work videos. I’m learning so much.

[@DewaltFanboy]

I just got a Spriner van and gonna try to build something like this. Already have the packout drawers, now just need some plywood. Thank for the video. I watched it like 10 times

[@peterc3228]

You can get a hand truck that is designed to climb/descend stairs, it has three wheels in line on both sides. Mostly used by appliance delivery guys. Great well presented videos. Keep up the good work. Stay safe guys. Pete (Scotland UK) 👍

[@davids8493]

I think that Milwaukee is going to turn that hand cart into a electrical stair climbing dolley. Maybe!

[@user-ts7zz6lq4x]

Great setup. But one suggestion: Move the ramp to store at the back door. That way you are already standing on the ground when you set up the ramps. You never enter the van until the ramp is set

[@hoangtruong6715]

it might possible.. but i might not fit cause the hight might not possible to put it back there.

[@dawsonpurkett7709]

You could keep the ramp on the floor? Then when you open up the back, you just have to slide her out. If you need to move stuff without it, you could stand it on the ground and lean it where that miter saw stand lives.

[@joshuareed3999]

I worked out of an E-450 diesel with a 15ft box and an attic for years. I loved working out of that, but I was never this organized, and being a remodeler I kept way too much with me! It was like a rolling Home Depot! This looks awesome. I have some of the packout stuff, and it is awesome! 👍

[@jackiegammon2065]

This is amazing!! I'm not a carpenter anymore, but do own a bike shop and work mobile at times. Thanks for sharing!

[@walshmpaul]

hands down best set up I've seen. Good job.

[@jmunster01]

Glad to see you have your priorities straight. Nice weather... clubs always in the truck, ALWAYS.

[@Nostromosailboat]

Hi, I'm European, all professionals there have vans like your, I think this is the best tool you have, work space, lunch space, you can take a nap inside!, do you imagine this with a Silverado or a F250? No way!!! Great design, great van, smart worker.

[@robertchu5067]

Great setup for efficient work flow, and optimal use of personal energy (not over exerting). May I make a recommendation to exert even less energy. Perhaps you can add a small electric winch to the top near the rear door, to pull up the heavy stacks up the ramp.

[@simonlang2001]

Thanks 4 the dolly made one, also u can use pack out as a base on the miter saw stands putting the saw onto plywood with pack out feet

[@daleaychman3617]

Terrific setup Spencer. Really like the level holders, bungee cords and dolls. Having evening on wheels makes such a big difference. Ramp is a game changer!

[@robertdonelson1921]

Just had lower back surgery do to years of abuse climbing In and out of Van's and heavy ladder use only if they had packout Systems 20 years ago good work sir take care of your body and you have a great organized system.

[@kingwood207]

The way you did this is quite efficient. This is a great way to utilize a small space. Any tradesman could watch and use your ideas for their situation.

[@JoDoDesigns2011]

First thing I noticed is the Golf Clubs, I knew you have style...I would use many of your ideas, if I still did this kinda work. Always enjoy your videos. 😁

[@MikeZMonroe]

Might have to bring out the ramps for your caddie to reach those clubs. The valets at the country club know how to drive a step van?

[@markarita3]

When there's a "wheel", there's a way. Those bungee retainers and level cleats is definitely something I would do. Nice work Spence. Instead of the copper clamps (for bungees) you can get some PVC ones...and file/smooth out the inside edges on 'em.

[@T.E.P.]

big fan of all the vids and always special when you show us around and how you operate .... you a generous person to share sooo much.

[@Justintimemetal]

Man, I agree with you so much on the benefits of the drawer system. I'm from a welding/fabrication trade where we go on site a lot and work so a traditional rig welder layout was not applicable for us. I got so tired of digging for tools in a bucket after carrying it to the destination. I immediately saw gains in productivity on job sites with the system.

[@ddtrimdan7075]

I own a Finish Carpentry business in Michigan. About 4 months ago, I decided to put everything on wheels as well. I also bought a ramp... Love it all! I now have a Gorilla cart, I put my compressor and hand tools in, to get into the job site. ( I work out of a trailer with a ramp ) I use my metal folding ramp to get into the house. Real back saver if ya know what I mean. The older we get, the phrase, work smarter not harder, makes all kinds of sense. Really dig your idea for the Stabila storage. I've been trying to come up with something. You do good work and I like you are always trying to have a system, to get things done in a quick fashion. Keep up the great work!

[@ddtrimdan7075]

Hey Spencer, If you get a minute, go to my FB Page ( D & D TRIM LLC ). Check out a recent pic of the guys having fun on the job site, nailing on base. It's hilarious! Brought a new small adjustable shop stool to the job to install hardware and apparently nailing base.

[@htorres1stk]

Excellent system, great for your back and health. Work get done more efficiently.

[@keithscofield4583]

Dewalt had drawers for a while so that's why I went with dewalt. I just have the tstack system. I have probably 20 or so. Definitely game changer to have stuff in drawers. In and out. I have 2 carts and we typically stack the almost 10 high. So 2 carts with 20 plus drawers. Thousands of tools in only a 3' × 1' space save not only time but space. Love your set up.

[@frenchyroastify]

I’ve done the same. They’re like mechanics chests for carpenters.

[@CarltonBrownTVM]

Great system! Thanks for sharing Spencer, truly enjoy your work!

[@davidbauman9409]

Lov ur system..I just got 20’ truck with a lift on the back, now I need to design for m work…great ideas ur video really inspired me…thank u brother

[@corcoransullivan1562]

Another great vid. You have the best carpenter videos on KZbin, thanks again.

[@donaldpainter956]

I drove a high top van for about a year and really liked the room plus I had a small work table for replace fan motors or other things but getting into alot of drive ways with tree limbs was my biggest obstacle that's what led to going back to a regular van

[@davepetro5676]

Just bought another van for my electrical business 2 day and looking for ideas how to set up organized it and this the best by far I like it a lot. I may be using a lot of you ideas.thanks.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@umomiekiller]

Idk what cost more the van or all his pack out boxes!

[@IVORY123100]

I'm jealous After 40 years of sloshing in the mud .Frying on a roof and trimming homes built by gorillas . I finally had a similar rig " not quite as sweet ".. Then had to sell it all after I caught a bad case of Stage 4 brain cancer . I'm jealous !! . Lol .. Do well young man

[@222aint]

hope you are doing better now.

[@radchander]

Compared to many out there, you should be truly proud of how you earned every dollar in those 40 years. The society often conveniently forgets to reward, in an equitable way, hard and dirty work. Wish you the Best in your life.

[@IVORY123100]

@@radchander Thanks . My Drs and nurses have fought hard for me . The cancer as of Nov is undetectable . Which is unbelievable . Sometimes I have wondered how my life might have turned out had a chosen a different path . Instead of smashing fingers and breaking my back . At the time in the early 80's . It was either wash dishes or make a few buck more a day humping lumber . Sometimes I have wondered why carpenters are seen as mere grunts . The only reason I think it is that way , Because seemingly everyone has done it , From installing a door knob to building a picnic table makes one expert . They see it as easy , Throughout my career . I have seen so many even on a job , "It's not that hard " and then you hand them the blueprints and they soon hand them back , Or you run into others that say " All you gotta do " . Then as you yourself do it , "See it wasn't that hard " they'll say .. to which I sarcastically think " Well I just might of got lucky again . .. Nah .. It couldn't have been all those years of knowing how wood reacts , how to perform magic , How to decipher plans , .. Just Luck . .. Seen too many that smash and hack , Painter needs a pallet of caulk .. I have alway been odd in many ways . I refuse to do things wrong . I will charge less if they allow me to build it better . Which is very odd to many " Wait a minute , You will build it better ? and charge us less ? .. What's the game ?" .. My reasoning has always been . If I ashamed and I cut corners . It will hurt me and is of less value to me and to you . . It's a great feeling to be paid , to be thanked and make lifelong friends with customers , Being picky and finding ways to do it ironically faster , cleaner , better is so much more pleasing . Personally I have seen too many ascend to the clouds after a few years of bending nails , They get out of the laboring part , The leadership part and become what I call " Windshield Carpenters " .. That drive up , hand out checks , tell you All you gotta do and drive off . I always saw a need for experienced carpenters to be on the job , and the highly experienced ones most importantly . To lead , To riddle out , To teach and to be there ..

[@TheElectrican]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ronanpaintingcompany3481]

Glad to hear you be cancer God bless

[@chefsteven34]

Nicely done! I finally bought a trailer, & made sure it had a ramp door. So much better than working out of my pickup, with all those tool boxes. I love your message about taking care of yourself. Work takes a toll on the body as it is.

[@slatsgrobneck7515]

Ramp door! And mine is an extra 6 inches in height. Just had to wait and kept looking - enclosed trailers are scarce. lol

[@jameslutz5335]

Wow thank you sharing and inspiring. Excellent set up

[@darrylschmidt704]

Excellent ideas. One recommendation...move the ramps to the passenger side rear. Make something where they hinge to the floor...maybe on a recessed rod or a third hinged stub panel that extends the ramps to the middle...where you can slide or flip them over and lower them. Carrying them back and forth and relying on remembering a bolt seems like an eventual fail. Good luck.

[@davids8493]

Hey Spencer, clever idea for the bungee cords. Idea for the 2 drawer unit, cut the floor out of the top drawer and install 1/8" plywood to the interior sides, thus making it a 1 full height drawer for big stuff. I should patent that idea. Another great video.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

That's definitely not a bad idea if you would need one that size.

[@davids8493]

@@InsiderCarpentry I thought that you would be much more enthusiastic about this because of your previous videos on the subject.

[@ImaginativeTile]

Excellent ideas 👍 thank you for sharing. I will be using this on my van for sure . 🙏🙏

[@calebcastano9126]

You're absolutely right about the wear and tear on our body in and out of vehicles especially Vans I have one also. So what I did was just got to help her saves me so much wear and tear on my body..

[@eduardonieto2355]

My friend that is increíble the way you have your toools. My God Bless you 👍🙏🇺🇸

[@toddwells7970]

Well done Spencer! I have spent countless hours looking for a specific tool, and or damaging other tools in search of whatever I am searching for. Very inefficient! Nice to see a well thought out storage system! I am in a pickup, so a different beast.... A van and your system is the way to go! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Spockington]

This is fantastic. I'd like to know how the shelving system is affixed to the vehicle

[@C4sp3r123]

Great setup, the old saying work smarter not harder very much comes to mind! Worth spending time researching, designing and implementing things like this as they payback many times over what the initial cost of time/money was in better work flow, easier work, less stress and hassle and prolonging your body to allow you to work longer and better. For the bolt for your ramp that looks like something that could easily be lost. What about gluing a rare earth magnet to the side of the truck inside near the back door so you have some place to put it or better still a small length of chain on it and the ramp so it is always there when you need it. Only other things I could think of was installing a proper handle inside the van like you see in disabled toilets etc to pull yourself up with both at the side entrance and the back and then finally a sack trolley which is designed for stairs, they usually have 3 wheels each side v the normal one and can be motorised. Perhaps not the one you use every day but put in for when at jobs where you need to take your tools up stairs inside or outside. I suppose one more thing to go along with your microwave would be the fridge/cooler pack out to keep food/drinks cold. I really liked the simple level holding design, sometimes the simple things are the best.

[@thomascannan1033]

Yup! Perfect set up Lad, golf clubs right inside the door...PERFECT!

[@robertocardona8099]

Working on getting my rig set up in the same fashion.I stumbled across your video researching different types of ramps,I think your ramp set up is exactly what I had in mind.Thanks great job!

[@NotLostButSomewhere]

You're on another level. Lots of time saved for golf

[@amoscardoza5253]

Nice setup! Get some wire ties for your extention cords. You can use the end of the tie to wrap on a hook

[@andre1987eph]

Incredible professional setup. Wishing you good health and safety. 👍

[@DavidBlair-q1d]

Excellent video editing and production. I am going to follow your superb suggestions for outfitting my new van. Thank you, Spencer!

[@arifwulf]

Have to say that's a pretty awesome setup. I still have some wooden shelves and dividers in my sprinter. When I first started mine tstack and tough sys was all there was. I recently picked up the tough system wall mounts. Customized them for my van walls. Now just the tough system arms mount to the walls and my tough boxes slide and lock in. I still keep a few tstack. I really like the modular nature of yours. I may have to do some rebuilding now thanks. I'm officially stealing your level wall hooks. Genius! I want to get ramp like that as well. Trying to figure out where to store it 🤔 I'm definitely looking at a transit as next truck. Once I removed my dpf and EGR on mine sprinter she's a dream reliable. Fast as well 😅. I like being able to carry 16&17 ft stock still with my pass through. I haven't measured inside transit yet

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I can carry 16' by opening my bulkhead door. Its handy.

[@dano6201]

Cool level rack, I mounted all my level to the ceiling of my trailer with fastcap level racks! I also have my tracksaw tracks mounted to the ceiling with mounts from fastcap. Nice setup you have!

[@theAudioCowboy]

Heyyyyyy first guy I've seen since researching truck setups that knows how to roll up cords right! 😆

[@gregorymacneil2836]

Love the hand cart and ramp - I use the Magliner Gemini Jr. - hand carts are big game changers - you should however look to get a small curb ramp - I have found that curbs take as much effort as three stairs - I love my Magliner curb ramp - great video

[@kiwdwks]

Tools to and from the jobsite take up more time than I'd like. You've developed a great system! Thanks for sharing it as well as the info on the ramp...looks like something I need.

[@stevelewis3197]

Great to see a young man looking up after himself as you are it does take a toll on you as the years creeper van looks awesome awesome myself I have never had one that organized pack out system or something I’m gonna look into now appreciate your video keep on Truckin brother

[@68bwild]

Ha first thing I noticed was the golf clubs! Good set up got me thinking I should have a van for the guys.

[@tonytregillus700]

Awesome - you always have the most efficient methods! Thanks for the vids!

[@cjg7346]

Amazing set up. Very very efficient. I’m doing the same set up but with ‘Flex Stack Packs’…

[@scotland5588]

You mister are a very talented carpenter!! Love your videos

[@jesterraj]

Caribbean viewer here........amazing van....

[@krisMartin-jo2rq]

thanks for sharing your system, I am about to start setting up my van and this has been super helpful.

[@mobileempire5522]

Thanks for sharing all of your good ideas and techniques.

[@noprojustsharing]

SIMPLY FANTASTIC AND SO PRACTICAL, EXCELLENT JOB THANK YOU FOR SHARING 💪🏼👍🏼

[@RedRiverProductions]

The bungee retention system is brilliant 👏

[@nikkiinthed7234]

Awesome set up! Very well thought out layout & care for the body, especially with the ramp! I have a few questions... #1 What led you to decide on setting up in a van vs a trailer & which sizes works best for everything you need? #2 What do you use for setting up a "work shop" on a job, since you don't have room to work in the van? #3 What would you change & why? #4 The microwave idea is genius on these rigs, but do you also keep a small cooler somewhere or a mini fridge?

[@scottbennington2936]

Bungie cord system seems to work for you. However if you ever get into heavier stuff or you want your stuff to not move at all, look at e-track. Most moving van and freight van have some variation of the etrack system. Always enjoy your fine tuning of the trades. You have a teacher's gift.

[@zitobin1]

Great setup mate, i don't really do the same kinda work that your involved with but have been inspired by your way of thinking and have implemented this into my own van setup. Thanks again dude, always love your content. Keep it up

[@samuelvigil3280]

Thanks for videos! Just finished setting up my first Ford transit 250

[@pecantreedesign]

I like those cleats for the levels! I've been just using wall hooks, I like that tight fit.

[@RichieRich845]

A good carpenter is an organized one👌

[@julietphillips1991]

Wheels, dolly, drawers and the ramp are all definitely working in your favor! Makes everything more efficient and organized. Would lighting in there ever be an issue?

[@mchilly]

When you have a ramp, a miter saw stand on wheels is nice.

[@Nest2309]

U mean the table saw ?

[@FredD63]

Nice setup you have created I used rubber coated half straps and bungees with metal ends because nothing like a plastic bungee end breaking on you.

[@nickpersenaire4443]

Awesome work Spencer that is the hot setup and crazy efficient.

[@sadoldgit313]

I had a van similarly laid out! It made my MAW close to the limit before I even put tools in it!

[@billystray7007]

Spencer, you really should make the tool deployment section of this video into a "short" it's great to see for guys who are moving over to a ramp and wheels, like I am

[@SpyglassFlix]

nice layout, love the pack out drawers will be adding to my rig as well, thank you for sharing.

[@tylermims]

Great idea with the bungee cords

[@jeffkerr7038]

You are correct on damage to your body carrying heavy items in and out and stepping up and down. It takes its toll. I recall a delivery driver telling me that he was leaving the job because he had ruined his hips and was heading to a double replacement. Just too much strain on his body all those years.

[@billystray7007]

I destroyed my knees after 35yrs I now have an adjustable height hitch receiver that i turned into a step , otherwise I'd have to roll into my cube van 😅

[@yourRenoGuy]

Great job on the van layout looks really functional. You have some very cool ideas. Keep it up. Thanks for. Really helpful and practical content.

[@tcolgan12]

Great ideas. Looks awesome. Good job.

[@larryseibold4287]

thank you for the video and all of the tips and ideas. I wonder if you thought of using a 3/8 inch floor threshold/wheel stop, maybe beveled at the front to help lock in the base wheels, especially if you forger to lock the wheels?

[@Syn410]

The issue with the packout stacks (at least that I have) is that they are top-heavy, and therefore can come crashing down during hard turns, not necessarily them rolling around.

[@bossHogOG]

Tools on wheels is ideal but the ish I have with that is on most of the job sites the driveways aren’t poured yet so you gotta pull them over dirt or worse when it’s muddy and two guys gotta carry the miter and table saws that are on stands with wheels.

[@jamescabrera3655]

Way to be organized! Thanks for sharing and can't wait to try out some of your ideas!

[@mrkrause3]

Thanks Spencer! I’ve been waiting for drawer pack outs too.

[@Jeff-g8q]

I like the level blocks!

[@daviddzyubenko8283]

Beautiful set up brother!!

[@FD-dh2fu]

Love it. Save your back you only have one. So we’ll thought out. Amazing as always.

[@robnystrom5690]

Love to see the dolly the pack out boxes are on

[@aaronmcintyre3998]

You always seem to have super cool ideas thank you

[@ozzmann3217]

Wouldn’t trade my service truck for anything bc what I do but I love these van setups everything stays clean and dry and it’s just laid out to whatever your imagination leads you I’m limited by box space and so on plus have to have room in the bed for hyd. cylinders pumps etc

[@philswords6390]

Excellent video. One comment, did I see some flex in the tires of the two wheeler when loading first Milwaukee packout stack. If so properly inflated tires will push/ pull easier than under inflated tires. Thanks for a great video with many good ideas.