Homemade Truck Bed Drawers

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Recently we bought a new truck and I decided straight away I would build some drawers for the back. They came out great and will be perfect for keeping things organised, especially when camping. The drawer slides work very well and much cheaper than buying them, $230 a pair was the cheapest I could find for the size I needed. Hopefully I've shown enough here to help you build your own but if you need more info on this style of runner then you should find plenty with a search.
We are about to set off on a family road trip and I finished these just in time! The bad news is we're going for two and a half weeks so there won't be a new video for a while. I'll get straight back to it as soon as we get home! ;)
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[@PaskMakes]

For a little more info - I've written an article that can be found here paskmakes.com/2018/01/24/make-your-own-truck-bed-drawers/

[@mikelujan7096]

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[@1shawnv1]

Very nice work!

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

Finally a craftsman. Nice job

[@latorgator23]

Pask Makes how much did the project cost before all the finishing (carpet, rubber, etc)?

[@mattmiksch3587]

Nice to see such precision and patience and pride.... Hmmm 3P's...did I just create a saying? Lol. Seriously, great job there. Inspiring.

[@ColettaHughes]

My husband made these way back in the 60's when he was starting out as an electrician. The last time he made them for his work trucks, he made the outer box with sheet metal. The drawers are still wood with locking metal fronts and track rollers. We have them in the mini van to store beach chairs and camping stuff. He's made me all kinds of stuff, a built in bed with under bed storage boxes.

[@westcoaststacker569]

Father built set for full size truck in 70s had sheet metal wrapped around them, resized for his toyota in 1980. Lasted until I sold the truck. built similar for out large work beds f350 etc... Great build but I do not like how they are not removable, getting ready to build a set for my Lighting and currently planning on using bolts holding bed down to anchor in place because of the short 5'6" bed.

[@orvillemeek6893]

Excellent presentation...having spent forty years as a carpenter I really appreciate seeing nice work neatly executed...

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Orville! :)

[@Antipodean33]

Brilliant mate, straight to the point, no music no histrionics, a perfect how to do clip. Thanks mate

[@etchels85]

By far the beat version I’ve seen, beats the £186 drawer runners I was looking at and looks a lot more industrial. I’ll be using this on a van style fit out as I have windows in my van all round so keeps praying eyes at bay! 👍🏻

[@elhigh]

When all your weight was in one drawer, I was truly impressed.

[@michaelsimmons4883]

I quit too early. Had to go back and watch. Thanks for this comment!

[@bickspickle2438]

That was a real power move

[@larjkok1184]

It’s sitting on the tailgate.

[@mrcarterflyhighkingc3863]

WOW, I could only wish to have those tools and skills!! How the hell can anyone dislike this guys craftsmanship?? I mean really?? Amazing work and although I have no skill set in this area, it just motivated me to learn! Bravo Sir!!!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks mate! :)

[@Diana-hl7cg]

yes amazing 。i want to.show my father

[@lass-inangeles7564]

I was holding my breath when you climbed into them! What beautiful work, so functional and looks great too! I would have put some hinges on the front top section so I could access drawer without pull out if needed. Loved the glides you created, great idea and saves money over pricey glides. I will be using that myself. Thanks for a great video!!

[@brianpalha4446]

Speeding up the video was brilliant. You taught your viewers so much in the shortest time possible. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@PaskMakes]

We are about to set off on a family road trip and I finished these just in time! The bad news is we're going for two and a half weeks so there won't be a new video for a while. I'll get straight back to it as soon as we get home! ;)

[@HappyFamilyMakers]

Amazing project, as always ... si nice holiday

[@thomasmarliere2505]

Inspiring project for my T4 van. Have a nice road trip ! 😉

[@endurday108]

Pask Makes have fun!

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Pask Makes time to do some whittling my friend! LOL Enjoy your break 👍🏼😊

[@willd2609]

So perfectly done! Super impressive

[@bicanoo_magic3452]

God that was such a well made video. I hate these long drawn out builds. Having it sped up like that makes it much more interesting as the information is delivered so much faster. thanks for making such a great vid. And that gadget that hide the screws! PRICELESS!

[@2dcutout]

I don't have one, but I drill a pilot hole, then use a drill bit the size of the screw head and chase the pilot hole with it to a depth where the head sits hidden. Not as good or consistent, but it still works.

[@soobz]

I made thee about 5 years ago shortly after the video came out, they have been excellent and are clearly going to outlast the actual vehicle. They've done the Oodnadatta track twice including the old Ghan road and out to Chambers pillar, Googs track, and a heap of other corrugated shake the shizer out of you roads. Cheers Pask!

[@PaskMakes]

That’s awesome! Glad they’ve served you well! 😊

[@miklawson211]

One of the clearer instructional videos on how to make the drawers. Thanks for the video.

[@jeremybuscay]

I know the comment is a bit late to the party, but this is easily one of the best diy truck bed drawer builds. The video earned a like, but the link to your photography website earned a subscription. Thanks Neil!

[@gharrett2092]

When doing the corners of fabric, fold the corners so they overlap then make one 45 cut threw both then they will have a perfectly matching seam so u don’t need to use the marker to hide the gap.

[@ThePhludens]

I think that's the backing of carpet, not an exposed wood gap.

[@nemesis851_]

Love the project, bonus point on not including obnoxious music, or talk-over. We can easily see what you were doing, good job on the camera angles and process. Ace!

[@510overturn9]

As a qualified Car restoration/chassis Technician & also a qualified Carpenter this is the he best I’ve seen to date. Simple clean well executed and I’m going to steal it thanks dude.

[@birddogmason9862]

I was just about ready to make these for my 4Runner, now that I’ve watched your video, I’ve got the plan, Thanks, love your channel by the way

[@cwr8618]

damn, that's funny, i was almost thinking the opposite. that looked like 100s of hrs of work and a shit ton of home depot trips!!! Haha, i might opt for a more simple solution but fantastic content nonetheless

[@mlintonlawncare]

I truly do not understand the "thumbs down" on this video! This is freaking AWESOME! Nice work!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@jasoncooperpcola]

Probably from companies that charge thousands for prebuild bed drawer slides.

[@alvenr]

Maybe because the drawers "steal" a lot of space and it is very unlikely that someone needs so much space for storing stuff.

[@Rooxie973]

@@alvenr the point is that the space can be rolled out. very important for people working out of their truck all day. you don't have to climb to the back to reach something

[@DavidLaFerney]

When I built mine I didn't use any kind of slide mechanism - just lubed everything with paste wax. A good fit between the drawers and case supported them just fine. Yours are absolutely much nicer, but mine were 2" wider for not having slides. I used them as a contractor for years until I traded work trucks. Just saying that you can get an awful lot of utility out of a simpler design if you want. Great video!

[@howwerunit8070]

Work of art. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship, executed well as can be. I love watching people do something they are real good at. I am no carpenter , I try though. Mostly stuff for my wife’s animals. I get motivated to do better by watching these guys who know their stuff. I can barley get a straight cut with a circle saw. It’s the only power saw I have to work with . I can’t wait to get me a miter saw , band saw, jig saw , all the saws!!!

[@jloughland]

And then you top off this kick ass build in the end by standing on them!!! ... Well Done 👍

[@dberry99]

You could have used some C-channel and cut down your bearings by half. And that base would have been just as useful and far quicker to build with a sheet of baltic plywood.

[@TheWeirdSide1]

People don't often realize this, but Mr. Pask's videos are not sped up..he actually works that fast! We all can dream to be as efficient.

[@MGScarlet]

This is brilliant. I like how your videos are sped up (saves me from hitting the 2X setting :) and there's not a lot of extraneous explanation. Anybody who's got enough skill and ambition to replicate something like this doesn't need an explanation on the history of the wood screw.

[@DonylynKnives]

I'm always blown away by how well filmed and edited your videos are. Well done sir!

[@peymimor]

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[@Kuj]

Finally a reasonably priced drawer system that doesn’t use non-hobbyists tools. Love it. Was thinking of using ball bearings as well and this makes perfect sense compared to spending $400 for two pairs of similar weight capable drawer slides.

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

Great work. Im a experienced finish carpenter and this guy knows what he was doing and the right steps of doing it! Nice!!!!

[@michael.schuler]

Excellent video editing as well. Crystal clear presentation, and not a bit of wasted footage to sit through.

[@brendaswann7292]

WOW. That’s all I can say ...... WOW!!!!! You are good ...... I bow to you.

[@aroundoz]

My father was a cabinet maker trained in Germany and the most meticulous person I have ever known. He would have highly approved of your work. You certainly don't cut corners.

[@Akhazmat907]

I don't always give praise, the one I do it's for a job like this. This is better than any shit that you can buy or pay someone to build for your truck. Great work sir.

[@FullSend93]

Dam. Why didn't I think of this when I was working at the lumber yard. Had all the space and equipment. SOLID work btw 👍🍻

[@flacktastic21]

Probably cuz you didn't feel like spending many, many hours of your life building bed drawers... 😝

[@philippaul5077]

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[@ga1e0john35]

Geeez I find it so bizarre that 900 odd people can give this a thumbs down. I’d like to here the reasoning behind it. Thanks for this upload mate. I’m off to Bunnings now to get materials to copy your build 👌🏼

[@user-ct8ct3my3n]

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[@pauln2760]

Mate ... I've built van drawers before on a real shoe string budget and they worked well but so many good ideas from this video. Your end result is absolutely next level too. So good, thanks for posting .

[@davidswadling4246]

Never watched this video for ages thinking it was American with the use of "Truck" but im glad i eventually watched it, the use of rollers were an excellent idea, will do something similar for my Ute :)

[@locuscades1906]

I love how incredibly smiley you were while doing this.

[@Mylifelovingit]

This is the best drawer system on KZbin that i have found so far and i have watched a lot of them. Well done!

[@zedwpd]

I'd mess this up. Plus the wood bits may wear sitting on the metal wheel wells. I bought a store bought system called Decked.

[@Rooxie973]

@@zedwpd which component would wear?

[@misterz2719]

Great build, I made very large drawers that weigh 300 pounds each loaded, paste furniture wax wood on wood, slides great, no need for center support, the drawers give the top support, my top slides in and out, just have groves on left and right side to hold it in place , paste wax everything, I can pull the drawers in and out with one hand and no room wasted with drawer slides or bearings, the drawers stay put when driving. Should have built them years ago. I did use glue and pocket screws.

[@swanben11]

I just found your videos, and I have to say: I can't complain about anything. They show every step, but waste no time. Not to mention phenomenal craftsmanship on everything. Thanks for doing this.

[@OriginalRaveParty]

Watching you build and explain your processes is fascinating. You're a very skillful man. Great presentation.

[@tannerbeverley26]

I was thinking at the end, "I wish he could show them bearing weight..." Oh there you go!

[@tylerb1201]

10/10 craftsmanship

[@j-kane5922]

Awesome...straight forward, quick, no need for explaining every little detail...I like that. As long as we (the people watching) have knowledge of building things, we can keep up with what you're doing. Thanks for this one, I'm gonna build one using your method

[@tomasjosefvela1]

Wow! I love this design, I'm planning on doing this in the coming spring or summer and have been agonizing about buying good heavy duty slides, but this is such a great solution!!

[@mingohernandez6475]

Awesome job bro , I especially am impressed with your roller bearing use

[@waterbug85]

I always wanted to build bed drawers similar to these, but just never got around to it. I had the low profile camper shell (Snug-Top) like yours. I liked the way you trimmed out your drawers with black mats. Somebody walks by and looks in, they can't tell you have drawers when trimmed-out in black. I really like your work, nice job on those drawers.

[@XroorX]

Black carpet was a good touch and standing on them at the end was brilliant. I’ve seen many using melamine but the box rails look sturdier and more long term

[@bentnickel7487]

Top quality build. Professional filming and editing.

[@marinaforova3644]

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[@treasureman1198]

Your so perfect in how you detail and build I love to build things too I learned a lot from your videos I appreciate a blue collar man that creates with skills and hands

[@martasarber7133]

Absolutely a beautiful and functional piece workmanship. Great job, love it. Thank you for sharing.

[@chadenderle1328]

That's perfect for my Kodiak bed tent and air mattress for camping. Thanks for sharing..

[@lights80088]

Fantastic job on your project. I would be proud to show my friends. Big thumbs up.

[@NomadicMedhunter]

Well that crushed my plan. Now I have a new goal for a future project. Great job. The end was perfect.

[@pamil1923]

I like the use of spacer blocks to assure uniformity. Thank You. 👍🏼☮️

[@forzajuve4845]

the beauty is the sound that your drawer makes as the slides work perfectly..well done

[@mikechakar2533]

WHY WOULD SOMEONE DISLIKE SOMETHING LIKE THAT????? GREAT JOB MAN

[@deleonj696]

Best video I've seen in this category. Great job and skill 👍👍

[@kennethhedden1846]

Just built and install a 5×4×20 inch tall workbox in my 2003 Ram standard cab and bed pickup. Has two large drawers with casters and bearing casters. Just did fit, was worried because I kept changing things all along,and I do mean it was tight.I have a hard fiberglass tonnou cover and it barely touched when I closed it,and I had to shove it between the wheel wells. Pretty cool though,now I can reach something all the way in the back by simply opening a drawer. Got tired of struggling to reach things around the cover arms and other crap.Should have built it years ago.

[@jessicanhan8509]

Looking good . And yes of course he’s professional. He has the work shop providing all kind of tools. Very good ideas by the way

[@JedidiahShultzIrishCraftsman]

Well firstly...have an incredible holiday Neil and family!!!🤗😊 and second, what a fantastic job! The way you finished it off with the hardware and rubber on top! Job well done my friend!👊😊

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you very much Jed! :D

[@JedidiahShultzIrishCraftsman]

Pask Makes you're very welcome!!😊👊

[@peymimor]

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[@normcole7609]

Jedidiah Shultz Irish Craftsman “elderly iron

[@smokingbluegrass]

love the total commitment when you stand on the fully extended drawers! Great instructional, thanks.

[@thomream1888]

Uh, my wife always likes it when I stand in my fully extended drawers... so she says.

[@giffart99]

I wish I had half your talent for designing, building, and editing. I would like to build one and it will never be as nice as yours. You have talent, thanks

[@MrReichennek]

used to build survey boxes for trucks like this. This is a solid 11 year trip back in time for me.

[@johnepperson8867]

Excellent workmanship!!! Thank you for such a quality & informative video!!!

[@johnwildermuth3136]

The electrical contractor for a company i worked for in the mid-'80s did this. The truck was kind'f beat-up, he kept junk on the top, and probably $10,000 worth of parts and tools in the drawers, and the truck was never looked at twice in some pretty bad neighborhoods.

[@PaskMakes]

That's a great idea! :)

[@mattgibson6426]

Excellent drawer slide engineering! I'll be utilizing this concept for my own future builds. Sometimes simplest is most elegant. Thanks so much for sharing and hello from London Canada.

[@stankrieger3137]

The method of the build I could see in my mind but with the answers I needed. skateboard bearings, I would never have thought of this. Great Job, Not that you have lit my fire to build I am off to the lumber yard. Thanks again. and yes a new scriber

[@rohinja4156]

I love your ideal truck bed storage.Finally I just finished my project. Thanks you for your idea.

[@richlagger507]

I love it, I wish there was a way to give more than one thumbs up. Great job!

[@FullyAutomatedLuxuryCommunism]

Pask, I just found your channel and I've gotta say that you've really inspired me to follow my father and grandfather into woodworking/carpentry trade. You're videos are awesome and super informative. So thank you from the United States! Keep it real down under!

[@robertnewman2620]

Beautiful work! I can tell you are a true craftsman. Lots of detail most wouldn't take the time to do.

[@EmbalmerTM]

I love to watch quality work and try and tweek the design to my needs. I was thinking v-notched bearings and flat bar to extend the drawer width and in-set finger latches on access panels, score some aluminum bend it to make the U for drawers, adding a second battery compartment ... OMG the possibilities are endless ! TY keep up the good work

[@franklinbrown8417]

Great craftsmanship. Really well done.

[@bobbyhunt100]

Another great build and a very well constructed video, thanks Neil!! Have a great holiday and "Go the Mighty Maroons"!

[@boblong6759]

That is so clean and efficient. This was an impressive video, those drawers look amazing. Well done!

[@michaeltorres9575]

IM REALLY IMPRESS WITH YOUR ABILITY AND CREATION ON THINS LIKE THIS, WOW KEEP UP THE IDEAS RUNNING SIR. CONGRATULATIONS.

[@david894]

Wow, you are the man! I love your attention to detail. Thank you for such a great video!!!

[@jolo4036]

What a beautiful job! I thought for sure you'd make a rolling platform to go on top. I did this for my truck and it is very convenient to get equipment from the back.

[@jerrysponagle3881]

Great idea...be nice to be able to load a quad up on top. Perfect for pickup truck bed.

[@northerniltree]

I like the way you can now organize the crap in your drawers.

[@FFLDealerSunnyvale]

Sir, can you guarantee I can finish my drawers in 11 minutes 41 seconds?😁 Btw - excellent video and super easy by the way you did it. Thank you!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Mike! No guarantee but you'll need to get a move on! :)

[@debslifesimplified6406]

This is exactly what I need in my van, thanks for sharing this.

[@kennethhedden1846]

I hadn't watched 20 seconds of the video before I comented before,I see you also used the bearings. I just happened to see them at harbour freight when I was halfway into the build. I got obsessed with it and now have a small wood shop in what was supposed to be my bedroom in a house I just bought 3 months ago. Up till 3 am trying to run a chop saw quietly and drill and drive slowly. Stopped cutting at 9:30pm because my neighbors house is right there .Maybe 10:15 at times. I got lucky and the lady started spending the night at her boyfriends half the time so when I was sure she was gone I got it done no matter what time it was. My dog still thinks I'm crazy but shes getting used to it now. Got to many things to build now. Wish I would have done this years ago,I would say it helps me relax but 3am hurts the next day when you gotta go to work.

[@boboconnor1403]

Everyone thought I was crazy when I used skateboard bearings for my sliding barn door. Roll like butter...Used 7/8 inch center bore cast iron spoked pulleys.

[@FranksDIY]

That is an awesome build. Thanks for sharing

[@garethhope1]

Amazing job! Love these draws, bet they work so well

[@SparrowStockwell]

Those look so nice and tidy and fitted and attractive! You did a great job!

[@anamoraes6768]

I've never worked in my life with wood but I'm a carpenter's lover. I do not know if I can do it by myself. One thing I know, I'll try to do. 🤗thank to share with us.

[@yotatech]

Very nice, it was nice watching most of the whole build.

[@vickieom835]

Great perfect job! !! When I need you I'll be back. I forgot to say thank you for sharing.

[@Jimi182]

This is my next build. Awesome idea. Groceries in the drawers and plywood or sheets of steel for the future project on top . I cant wait.

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Best truck bed drawers video I've seen. I love the way you shot it.

[@martychin9496]

Nice job, very well thought out, and fast :-)

[@georgeboon8561]

I don't understand that why somebody is disliking this video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????????????

[@kylew3715]

George Boon jealousy

[@TheOneWhoMightBe]

Jokes on them; dislikes also count as 'engagement' for the YT bots, pushing the video higher up the lists.

[@jenng9021]

Most likely they did what I just did & didn't realize it - inadvertently hit the dislike button

[@rchavez5056]

Because they own a car and not a truck. 😂

[@coreyjohnson7374]

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[@NWEDC]

I am building drawers and a sleeper platform for my FJ using your drawer design. I love it! Your photography is just as stellar. Thanks for teaching me!

[@Lassiebrian]

Hey man you just saved me from all the ridiculously priced steel/aluminium drawer prices, definitely will make something like this. Thanks so much

[@heathschwab]

Nice job sir looked so nice good job. Have a good week god bless

[@user-lx8bf1kk5b]

Молодец! Спасибо! Очень хорошо и аккуратно получилось!

[@PaskMakes]

спасибо! :)

[@MrThegixerman]

Some test of workmanship when you stood in it looks fantastic

[@SorenBarahona]

Awesome , love to watch people that knows what they are doing to perfection and detail ....