Wiring a Tool battery CHARGING CABINET with a WARNING LIGHT!

[@joethepirate1]

Anybody else just hit “LIKE” instantly?

[@That70sChannel]

Always. Even the Puddecorator series.

[@korosys]

Everytime😊

[@tkskagen]

Automatically before viewing EVERY TIME!

[@user-427.commodore]

Of course 😊

[@kirkoglesby6175]

Every time!

[@phillipragsdale3382]

I went back to your first videos and watched some, and thought WOW what growth you have made! I commend you on your tenacity. When I am watching one of your videos and my wife (69yr old I'm 73) comments "yer watchin' Puddin again, he's fun". You make me smile alot and laugh out loud. Thanks a bunch, keep up the goodness.

[@shadetreemetalworks]

Tapping a screwdriver with side-cutters in a vice that isn't bolted down is the most relatable content I've seen in a while lmao

[@phillipragsdale3382]

a tool that gets the job done is the right tool for the job in that instance I say lol

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

My thoughts exactly !!

[@tallboy2234]

🤣😂🤣😂👍

[@ElPadrino7279]

Hey Puddin you need to find a “HIGH VOLTAGE” sign to put on the new battery charging cabinet! Looks good man!

[@tallboy2234]

Yeah! What He Said! 😀👍

[@kdogg82]

Puddin needs a hat or a t shirt that says danger high voltage and stuff...

[@bloodgirl4]

The red light for the battery cabinet is a great idea. Its been really great watching someone be able to build out their shop just the way they want it! Hopefully soon you'll be settled and totally reinspired to get back at it!

[@garyhaines6632]

Need to ventilate well

[@cheesuscrust864]

I think those doors need some speed holes and dimples for cooling lol

[@tallboy2234]

Yeah! What He Said! 😀👍

[@keigger1]

I agree with both of these guys👆👆

[@t-roys]

I can't help but think...... 🎶🎵🎶 Roxanne! 🎵🎶🎵

[@TheJustinChronicles1]

I have to say, I have been enjoying the snot out of these shop setup videos. It’s always good to see someone plan and execute setting up their perfect dream shop.

[@ronhoneycutt8155]

You know Sir, the reason i enjoy watching you is, You Make EVERYTHING else that is going on in the world not so important. I get to sit down at my pc, go to youtube and I get to be in "Puddin's World" for a while and just forget about all the debauchery going on in the real world. And that small amount time seems like an eternity some days but it does my mind good and for that i say Thank You Again Jacob, I Do Appreciate Every Second it takes You to Make Content because i do know first hand it ain't easy. PeaceLoveHonor p.s. just wait till the NEXT day if you think you are sore now 😁

[@tildenharper]

Couldn't you have just plugged the red light into the power strip and then used the switch on the power strip to turn it all off?

[@hrsey71]

yes. however, he wouldnt have the switch outside of the cabinet. but he couldve just plugged the light into the plug strip. but he didnt.

[@jvf7762]

I do exactly this for my chargers. But they are in a temporary location.

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Yeah, that was a bit redundant/overkill. Could've made it way more simple, yet effective. 🤷🏻

[@kdogg82]

You would hope so....

[@bigbuck1318]

I moved a couple years ago and started getting my basement set up as a workshop. Puddin you’re giving me ideas.

[@MastaT_150]

I mount all my DeWalt chargers to the wall they have the little screws pockets on the back so you can hang them up. 🤷‍♂️

[@jakenorris1440]

To all who might be interested, you can get a pack of 3 wireless relays with the remote from Harbor Freight for dirt cheap. I use them for anything like this that I do not want to permanently wire and add a switch. They use a 3 button remote and work really well, I have had the same ones for years.

[@caseyrenner7024]

hey Puddin Hit those cracked Battery Housings with the old JB Weld. Scuff them around the cracks/ separation and then jb weld. you can even seal them with silicone after if you are going to be using them in the rain if there's any little areas the JB missed. I have 2 I've fixed that way that have been going strong for like 5 years now!

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

Love the charging station ! The red light is an awesome idea. I guess I should quit leaving my batteries charging when I’m not in the shop. Thanks

[@MrGarfield4]

Thumbs up to your red light idea. Might do the same thing myself for my battery chargers. 👍

[@87peppy]

That old drink machine would look nice next to your park bench.

[@mogensvilen4638]

I found an interesting guy who has a KZbin channel called Paper to pavement. And he reminds me of you. Straight & honest. And then that you helped him in your own way. It was something that made you grow more in my eyes. And it proves more that you have a big good heart. Keep being who you are. Greetings from Sweden.

[@lexusgui]

I've been meaning to do something like that with my charging station for awhile. I installed a switch on mine while watching this video. Thanks for the idea and motivation.

[@sparky504x]

Not gonna lie Puddin, I’ve been an electrician for 30 years and when you started the whole indicator light thing, I was nervous. But damn man you nailed it! Great job my man and keep up the awesome content because I watch every video.

[@jonnahfrymoyer5358]

I love the charging station idea what a great idea

[@BigDadio1967]

"I could trim a cedar tree...".😄 You need to pick up an LED flame light.

[@timvandermeulen7265]

As an electrician it is always fun watching non electricians do electrical work! Great video, amazing shop!

[@stoffel6348]

Haha same! I'm an electrician too. All this effort... as an electrician, I would've made the holes big enough to fit the cord end through 😂

[@danfrombam]

Better than those free floating spring connectors you see at most DIY guys shop.

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

It could have been done with quite a bit less work and wire as well, but whatever. At least it's pretty much correct. Maybe a little unnecessary and extra work done, but whatever, it'll work!

[@Zyphire]

DeWalt chargers and batteries come with an "Overload Protection" system that stops charging the battery once it's fully charged. Moreover, DeWalt's brushless power tool line often includes features like the XR system that enhances tool and battery protection against overload, overheating, and deep discharge situations. Milwaukee features its REDLITHIUM system which, among other things, provides overload protection. Additionally, its REDLINK PLUS technology delivers optimized performance and overload protection by utilizing total system communication between the tool, battery, and charger.

[@BarryTsGarage]

Nice to see some of your iron parked inside! 🎉

[@jimmycheese3817]

Every time you zoom in to your thinning hair, it cracks me up. I denied mine for years. Then I realized I need to stop taking myself so seriously. Good on you for doing the same.

[@ronnierice1513]

You could have plugged the power strip in the wall plug then plugged the light into power strip and used the switch on the power strip to turn it on and off. I have that set up and just us the power strip switch. I enjoy your shop videos.

[@TommyHarold]

This would've been much simpler.

[@jxke]

Could've. But, thats the difference between doing it the easy way and making something cool.

[@TommyHarold]

@@jxke It would've been EXACTLY the same thing, just done simpler and easier to relocate if he changes his set up.

[@swallowinn4410]

Hello Puddin: Glad to see the warning light. Just a thought and a little extra safety. Put a heavy duty timer in the charging circuit. They are a piece of mind addition. If you forget or the light burns out or gets broken, the timer will sut the power down automatically for you and start it up again when you are back in the shop my batery station nowhere near as estetically pleasing as yours, the timer does make it pretty safe. Great to see the progress looking forward to your first project. Keep the videos coming.

[@benrittenhousedotcom]

Wire your plug on a main light switch so the shop lights go out the chargers go off. Also recommend a transmission jack for transmissions, transfer cases, and especially axles. Best way to support an axle while doing links, leafs or shocks.

[@immrnoidall]

HEY PUDDIN, Make sure you put those battery chargers on some timers so you don't accidentally leave them charging at night , or when unattended. You don't want to burner down so soon.

[@michaelbrausch8874]

There’s an on off switch on the power bar!

[@trailerpark187]

You could carry the dimple dies over onto the doors. Maybe just a cool vent. Plus, making the charging cabinet in a metal cabinet also adds more fire protection just in case.

[@leemclemore4370]

Awesome video loving the new shop content and organization. Made my day today.

[@JimFlanagan4206]

Great job on that little project. Move the plug to the lower left receptacle so my OCD can rest!😅

[@michaelcorbett117]

One thing u can use the coke machine for is a welding wire & rod hot box to keep moisture from running them just make sure it seals good and put a single 100w light bulb to generate heat for moisture

[@jasocole1820]

Please don't get mad at me and not bashing you but I'm soooo ready for your next big build. You show many how too do it and love it. I'm 30 years mechanic and miss your before the home and shop deal work.

[@martinbeckerton6326]

Use some brake clean or acetone to clean stuff for adhesive or paint . Evaporates quick and no residue!

[@munster1313]

Should look for a on air sign and put it over the red light, would look cool

[@johnstancato8785]

Yeehaw it's puddin time that's good it's a rainy day I needed some sunshine 👍👍😂

[@1966scoutcheif]

I'm thinking that the old Coke machine would be a good outdoor car washin station stuff ❤

[@martyjackson4806]

Or put the chargers on a timer. Note. The chargers have wall mounting slots. They work well.

[@johnhawkins82]

3M dual lock works well for hanging items too. It’s like industrial Velcro. I use it all the time at work if you ever try it don’t use to much or you will never get what you hung off the wall lol.

[@edryan2926]

Very good progress on the new shop. Now you need a place to charge your car batteries and your Jump-Paks, so you will have power for those "will it start" video projects.

[@ricknelson4618]

Just want to start off with I do truly enjoy both your channels, I do wish you would get back to automotive fabrication but I understand you need to get situated. But one thing has really been bothering me and that is your confusion between plumb and level, for clarification level is horizontal and plum is vertical lol Wishing you and the family a good day, 😊

[@ZacLocke]

PUDDIN IN WORK AT THE FAB SHOP. GOD BLESS PFS64

[@kevincordle9731]

Well, pudding everyday, you work on your shop. You always do something different and always exciting. Never quit doing your videos. I really enjoy him and you are such a cool guy to watch..

[@RobertDickens2002]

Yeah I cringed at the extension cord too.

[@MichaelJMccoy-kj2wb]

I have been following for a long time, and I have to say these shop videos have helped the most. The car builds brought me here, but I don't mind the change of pace. I love cars, but I am also setting up a shop. So to see someone else having ideas the same as mine is pretty cool. I was stuck on a red light kind of idea and this helps. I was attacked at my own home and it left me with only one eye. I say this not for sympathy, but to stress the fact that I have been so depressed that getting out to the shop was no longer a joy. Corney as it may sound... Sitting on your ass won't finish your project... the same goes for these shop videos. Puddin' You've made me want to go out there again. I even hung a tv just so I can play your videos in the background while doing something as mundane as sweeping😂 You deserve all of your blessings! I hope to shake your hand one day! God Bless you and your's.

[@duckscustomgarage9239]

I worked at Wilton tool back in the late 70's building vise's and C-clamps thy are real good vise's. I have a few Wilton vise's from 2" up to 8". That is the first reversible I have seen .

[@robertlacob8831]

Man, that new shop is awesome! You really laid it out great for a working man! I'm sure as time goes by you will adjust something to make it better!

[@matthewhutchins4284]

Been watching since your very first video. You were the first KZbin channel I discovered. I use to only listen to music and watch videos on how to fix a truck or car I was working on, and I came across pudding one day and been watching ever since man. You were first then it was vice grip garage. Miss the old days but glad y’all got bigger Yal deserve every bit of it.

[@ElPadrino7279]

You could use the ANCO metal cabinet to charge car batteries since it has a door incase one would explode it’s confined. Just get a some vents put in it and charge away.

[@erniepruett710]

I will second the add vents..

[@christinar7864]

Doesn’t the surge protector have a switch? I would have just plugged that into the wall and connected the light to it…. JMHO

[@TommyHarold]

Exactly my thoughts.

[@t64778kb]

You could've just drilled a hole in the bottom of the cabinet and ran the surge protector chord through to the outlet. It has a on/off switch built in.😁 Thanks for another great video.

[@Jeffersonstatescaler530]

Needed to tie in power for the light….

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Could've just plugged a light into the surge protector. Bam! Same thing. ;)

[@danfrombam]

Coca Cola machine needs a few poly shelves and a automotive battery charger. Couple options with trickle and quicker charging

[@sshaw16684]

Where ya hiding the wagon. That needs to be in the shop!!!!! LOL

[@maddoggfish6620]

Love this safety feature, well done

[@connormany1966]

Cant wait for a bagged white steely international cub mower

[@garyvincent9663]

Install a computer fan in the cabinet, it will ether cool the batteries or fan the FLAMES!

[@paulheart5178]

I was typing a comment here for you and was just about to bring up the topic of ventilation when you brought it up lol. I'm not sure if you know what cooking fans for a desktop computer looks like but I think two of those would be the cats ass for your cabinet. One pushing air in and one drawing it out on the other side. They're very small, incredibly quiet and draw a tiny, tiny amount of power. Amazon sells them and they're dirt cheap. One more thing from here here :). I bet you've been waiting your entire adult life to be able to call your property and buildings a "Compound". I absolutely loved hearing it and the term truly fits the property. You my friend are now the proud owner of a Compound. You and your family truly deserve it and it's been an absolute blast watching you get there. When you do get back to builds I really do hope you continue on the second channel with the same kind of content that you've been doing recently with the finishing of the shop and property. They're great vids. Take care and as always keep safe. You and your family.

[@T6Tarek]

I have my chargers wired into a motion detector. They only charge when I'm in the shop. Works great and nothing to forget

[@4x4play4]

i'm not reading all the comments to see if this is there but i probably would have made that circuit gfci. and i think your batteries may reverse and keep those charger lights on. probably depends on the brand. btw, best damn creator out there right now. good job man, you're like an actor and a fabricator all in a one man show (plus your editor)

[@slimer240]

You need one of those contractor chargers I think it will charge 6 at once but it will be easier for space management and less cords.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Pretty slick charging station. I like it. I run my DeWalt chargers to a power strip but it all sits on a shelf about my work bench

[@michaelstrausboough8717]

Puddin, For vent you can mount a speaker grill on side of cabinet over a hole for vent and keep with Auto theme

[@jeremykc1977]

You could also have a timer switch for the battery chargers.

[@vegetablegod]

This is what I was thinking and it would have saved a lot of work. Makes for less content, but it would save time to get back to builds.

[@1leggeddog]

Nice project, but I would have just picked up a box that has a switch/outlet combo and slapped that into the wall outlet and just plugged the power bar into it. And, those combo outlet also have a red light on the switch!

[@clifnunnery4691]

Yep, keep trucking, heck of a shop,

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

Interesting way of wiring all that, but if it works, it works.

[@ChairMan71196]

Battery chargers have breakers and overload protection weather you trust it or not.

[@Vicos]

My Makita battery system has a smart charging system. Once the batts are fully charged, it goes into a maintenance mode. I've had batteries sitting on the charger for weeks with no issues. In all the years I have owned the Makita system, only one batt has gone bad (electronics I suspect).

[@Tippyb97]

Milwaukee and Dewalt do as well. But those batteries can still rupture or the charger malfunction and cause a fire. So having them not charging when you're not there is good practice.

[@brandaneakright6082]

Great idea with the battery charging station, turned out really good. Honestly been liking the shop videos, I’ve been redoing mine lately too. Keep up the good work.

[@gregsommer5805]

use a relay thats energized from your shop lights, have it turn on/ off the power to your charging cabinet, when you turn of the lights of the shop it will turn off your charging cabinet.

[@tallboy2234]

That’s a Good Idea! 😉👍

[@garymixson687]

Old drink box could be an outdoor gas storage cabinet or a paint storage for flammable stuff😮

[@iVolkswagen]

Will you be putting in some speakers in the ceiling? Noticed the little boombox thing half kiltered off the tool box...

[@dieterlange7581]

You should've used solid copper not stranded copper considering we're talking about fire safety🤣👍👌🇺🇸

[@garyvincent9663]

Yea Puddin's Red Light District! Shows he was in the Military!

[@scottn8003]

Hey Puddin I’ve been a electrician for 26 years and I’ve got to tell ya you did me proud!! That’s exactly how I would of done that.

[@scottn8003]

Well except for the light lol I would of done the same lol good effort tho

[@user-tv5dt3nm9y]

I just realized that if you don't mind using one space on the strip you could just plug in the light to the strip. No big deal.

[@LobbyDaLobster]

I don't know too much about electronics - but I feel there should be a vent in the cupboard. Perhaps on the side? One on the each side to get some air flow perhaps?

[@zburdette1223]

Best battery charging location I've seen in a long time. 😊 Love to all of you.

[@Trixiconjeep]

Most of the time I push the like button as soon as it comes in. I’m just glad to see him on KZbin regardless the content.

[@danf4616]

Great video, Thanks Puddin! Just a suggestion: Next time, since surge strips sometimes go bad, I would have made a switched outlet inside the cabinet instead of hardwiring. Not really any more work than a junction box. And you can just plug in a new power strip if needed. 👍

[@garysprandel1817]

Maybe gut the old Coke machine and put a larger mini fridge in there to keep some water and soda in there

[@traviscoxracing]

Great job puddin I want to do that in my shop

[@darkrose4704]

I don’t usually comment on your videos because you don’t usually answer comments from viewers (but that’s ok your videos are great and that’s what counts!) anyhoo, keep up with the running and other cardiovascular exercises, you’d be surprised how good you start to feel after about the third month! Some light stretches will help with that leg pain! Pretty soon you won’t even feel it as much! Just do yourself a favor and DON’T GIVE UP!!! You’d be surprised how much of a difference it will make in the very work that you do and it’ll also help out with that blood pressure!

[@PuddinsFabShop2]

I’m feeling better already! Woke up full of energy too!

[@darkrose4704]

@@PuddinsFabShop2 when I started to actually feel my rib cage again after I woke up in the morning after after a long run and an intense ab workout that’s when I felt great! I started three years ago after I was diagnosed with diabetes! I’m 56 now and I was 53 then. I no longer have diabetes thank God!

[@Leo-vf3py]

Great show keep up the amazing work be safe my friends God bless all this family show keep me going after losing Dad

[@michaeldowns2389]

I ordered some simple timers you plug in and every push of the button is 1 through 4 hours with LED indicators, works good

[@DatBlueHusky]

puddin you should run solar panels on top of the roof, you prob can power most of the shop off that

[@xozindustries7451]

Good idea, I’ll probably mount a power strip to the wall and hang the chargers on the wall, the light is a great idea

[@josephbongiorno1992]

Fire marshal in Idaho. Very impressive on your cabinet. The light was genius. Stay safe Puddin!

[@rustybrowneye]

I recommend making your own oil drain Pan for your lift. the plastic cheap ones I've tried I just wasn't happy with. In the more expensive quality ones I wasn't willing to spend the money on. I made mine out of an old propane tank and I made it large enough and sturdy enough to accommodate setting heavy items in there like torque convers. I'm more happy with it than anything I could have bought

[@willvenable4274]

That ultra patinered Standard sign on that brick in shop parts house exterior wall looks so good

[@madmex2k]

I see an opportunity to dimple die a cabinet! Pretty Cool Charging Station! I would err on the side of caution and put in a cooling fan to suck cool air in from the bottom and exhaust holes up top. I worked in I.T., and we had a charging station for handheld devices for drivers delivering product to stores. It had 30 charging docks, and we had 6 commercial size converters supplying poser to those docks. That setup had to be duplicated for 8 different sites, though a few weere smaller sites and were only half the size. We had to install cabinet fans to pull air in one side, and push it out the other. When those fans shut off, it took maybe 5-10 minutes to overheat the converters. Yes, that was a lot more devices being charged, but those chargers generate heat and if you keep the doors closed while charging, it can overheat.

[@johnd21]

Gonna have to dimple dye some vents on that sucker. It looks great. Good job

[@davidwellman7080]

Ive seen people turning the coke deal into a fridge. They re paint and those look cool

[@robertjean659]

I got a spring wound timer for my battery chargers, set it to 15 mins or so and it winds down and turns off. Love the shop. 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@greggmccombs606]

Glad to see you grounded the box even though it was NOT green

[@jamesbrown9619]

I'll be back when you start building again!!!!!! Lol

[@360RTZoD]

Not to sound too obvious. But the power strip already has a switch on it. Why not just mount a keyless light fixture outside of the cabinet and run the cord into the power strip. When you click the switch on the power strip your light goes off.

[@markatkinson614]

Good job Puddin'! 'Lovin that new Shop. Hey ,here's a tidbit of Intel on them Batteries that won't charge any longer: There's a video that shows you how to Jumpstart a Dead(won't charge/ lights blinking weird on charger).Battery by using a Milwaukee Battery to trickle charge it and correct the error code issue. It seems that if they bleed below 1v they throw a code on the charger stating it's bad ... By jump Starting it, to another battery (apparently a Milwaukee Battery was the 'GO TO', TO FIX THE DEAD ONE.. )HE USED 2FORKS ! OUTSIDE TO OUTSIDE JUMPSTART. GO LOOK FOR THE VIDEOS .I THINK THERES A FEW ..