Slide Out Pegboard Cabinet For Space Saving Tool Storage! DIY Workshop/Garage Storage

[@AprilWilkerson]

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[@jerryclaypool2791]

Down and dirty shop furniture is awesome! The intimate "garage" setting and clear explanation harken back to simpler times and is so appealing. We love the "big shop" and "commercial building" videos, but when our heroes look like us it is somehow very encouraging. Thanks for your knowledge-share and friendly manner.

[@chrissewell1608]

Thats right! There are more garage & basement, work shops out there, than bigger shop buildings. So I enjoy watching April's ideas for small area shops, work benches, storage, etc.

[@makeitkozi]

Finally!! Everyone always says, “make sure it’s square,” and never says what to do if it isn’t. You know, because everyone does it right 100% of the time. April explains and I thank you for it!

[@absolutmauser]

Hehe. Do it again! 😁

[@3DAM.]

Considering material thickness and the way it's built, if your cuts aren't square you're screwed 😅

[@makeitkozi]

@@3DAM. Aw man…would wood type/hardness matter?!

[@ThomasG1971]

April I really like this space saving and utilizing idea ... the only thing I would add to it myself is a cord of some sort or light chain in the back that connects to each drawer so that it cannot be pulled all the way out ... especially if you are going to have it up higher since you would not want to pull the drawer to far out and have it fall.

[@Old-Man-from-Augsburg-Bavaria]

I wish you a happy new year 2022, may all your wishes and dreams come true, may God protect you and your family, with best regards Ernst from Augsburg / Germany

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you for your kind words. Happy New Year and all the best to you and your Family also, from Texas. Thanks for watching.

[@Old-Man-from-Augsburg-Bavaria]

@@AprilWilkerson Thank you very much

[@NicoSmets]

You could also build the drawers horizontal and skip the pegboard. That's actually how my workspace is organized. Many shallow drawers, where stuff is placed only one layer thick. I'm a drawer-guy.

[@mrmyblessednest1722]

@Nico Smets great idea!! Thanks!!

[@codetech5598]

The vertical pegboard allows you to use both sides of the pullout, but a horizontal pullout only allows the use of the top surface.

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

April, I love it! A significant space-saving or even a lack of space idea. You always amaze me with your ingenuity. Thanks for sharing your ideas and the skills you have developed with us. Felix

[@janee7995]

Made something like this too. 80x80x30 cm It has 5 "drawers" So now I have 80x30cm x 10 sides to hang something.

[@Ray_Sellner]

These are some of your best projects, things most of us can do. Greetings from Spring Branch.

[@pumpkinheadghoul]

Hi April, Ryan here. I'm a middle aged guy who's just over the past couple of years has gotten into doing some woodworking, and collecting tools for my shop. I just discovered your channel a couple of days ago, and after watching just a couple videos, I became an instant fan. I love you straight to the point style. You have a very clear and concise way of explaining everything, so there's no ambiguity in what you're doing, and what we're seeing. From what I'm seeing so far, I would rank you right up there with my long time top five faves for weekend-warrior woodworking channels. As I watch more and more of your videos, I'm hoping you're open to suggestions for new content. You have such an awesome style, so I'd love for you to maybe once in a while do some side my side project reviews. I've seen a lot of side by side tool shootout videos, but aside from some tool bench build shootouts, what I've never really seen is side by side build shootouts for other things like tool carts, shelves, storage cabinets, drawers, etc... and other necessary builds for setting up a shop. I realize a lot of this stuff can be subjective because everyone's needs can be different. However, when you boil it right down, we all need to solve a lot of the same problems in our shops, and it's nice to be shown some options and know what you're favorites might be. Not sure if that made sense or not. I'm just at the beginning stages of setting up my shop, because for the past number of years I've been using very substandard tools, like the cheapest HF table saw, miter saw, and things like that, and I've been pretty much relegated to making messes on our back patio. However, over the past couple of years Santa and the Birthday Fairy have been very generous to me, I;m becoming more serious about it, as well as moving the "operation" into the garage, where I can roll my largest tools out into the driveway, and then back into the garage when I'm done for the day. I have a three car garage, but I'm limited to the smallest bay because we park our two cars inside on the larger side of the garage. In any event, I'm pleased to have found your channel, and look forward to binge-watching over the coming weeks. In short, you, madam, have earned another subscriber. And to think, I just complained about other people who feel the need to go on and on about their life stories. Anyway, here's me wishing you and yours much health in these crazy times.

[@MatthewEncina]

I’ve watched several videos with a similar concept, but I love the design of yours the best. Great ideas!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you like it.

[@emrecenkers9721]

There is a secret "Foot" on 8.08" 🙂 Thank you for sharing April.

[@robotmonkeys]

This is a pretty clever idea. I never thought of making pegboard drawers. Not only is it a bit more compact, it also keeps the tools clean from dust.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

I love this idea April. I'm about to start on a new shop project. I bought an antique cabinet with cast iron wheels I can wheel around the shop or bring outside on nice days and this storage cabinet of yours will be perfect on top of it. The cabinet has nice divided drawers and will hold some of my hardware and your cabinet will hold my most frequently used hand tools. Thank you for sharing, stay healthy and remember, God only gives us what we can handle.

[@thevet2009]

Best wood shop show on KZbin. I use all the shows as a reference for my own projects.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like them!

[@dad2thebone34]

While i did mine awhile ago, i did 4 drawers and used a whole sheet of pegboard. Fit in a 22"x22"x36". used drawer slides and hung it on my french cleat wall.

[@justplanebob105]

Oh April, thank you so much for helping me not feel like a dinosaur for still using pegboard! My shop space is completely textured and painted sheetrock garage. I have a big pegboard that my father used at the rice dryer so it has sentimental value for me. It still has chalk on it from back in the day. This is a great idea because I'm running out of wall space. 👍

[@AprilWilkerson]

I'm so glad! Thank you for sharing and for watching.

[@Polychro89]

Omg this is genius! This is perfect for home work shops in NYC since space here is limited. I look forward to making one like this hopefully soon. And yes very inspirational!

[@jimtownsend7899]

As much as I loved the shop builds and the treehouse deck, et al, I really enjoy these simple little "DIY" projects. Before Magnolia took over the DIY Network, my major gripe was that "Extreme Decks" and "Insane Pools" and shows like that were not DIY. I'm more the type that enjoys projects like this one, because people can see it, say "That's what I want in my garage.", and then follow the steps and make it themselves. Thanks, April! (Waving back at you!)

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks but I've always just made what I need and want, bringing a camera along. My Viewers are such a wide Skillset if I do complicated projects, people complain I've lost my roots. If I do simpler projects, people complain I'm lazy and slacking. Sure is hard to please everybody. Thanks for watching.

[@jimtownsend7899]

@@AprilWilkerson Please do not think me a complainer! I enjoy all your work. I wish I had your energy and enthusiasm! (And even your old garage workshop!) And I would suggest you continue to "do you" and let the chips fall where they may. As the old song says, "You can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself."

[@mcaruso44]

This is such a clever idea! Also, I watched this video with my 7 year old daughter and at the end of the video, her big takeaway was: “I really LOVE her earrings!”

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Give her a High Five for me. Thanks for watching.

[@jimkettle4487]

Hi April, the pegboard usage is a definite winner, and if I remade mine I would use ply with laser or hand drilled (pegboard) holes. I found 7mm ply was more than sufficiently rigid, but it was a little smaller, (briefcase size), so you could possibly also reduce weight by making the pegboard frame smaller. The pegboard approach creates so much versatility compared to my solid mounted fixtures and brackets etc. I've attached a link to my video, which was done as an assessment in my last year of my teaching degree; it’s way too long winded so just skip to the 7:20 mark and finish at 11:13. Other than my monotonous presentation, I would appreciate any feedback; good, bad or indifferent. Keep up design, builds and videos, I enjoy them. Regards, Jim

[@SchysCraftCo.]

April love this space saving tool storage idea. Very well explained video. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work April. Keep making. God bless.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks so much!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

@@AprilWilkerson you're welcome

[@theofarmmanager267]

My personal thing is that I like to keep all my tools free of dust and, when I turn off the lights in my workshop, all looks reasonably neat and tidy. It’s just me. What I did in my new workshop is quite like you have done - except that I bought several full height tambour door office storage units - say 2m high x 400mm deep x 800mm wide (6’6” x 16” x 32”). I then built “trays” using 12mm plywood and, like you, banded them for rigidity. Because my vertical trays are that much larger then yours, I could not see that just manual sliding would work. So, I used normal heavy duty drawer slides set on edge. The trays now pull out very, very easily and go back just as nicely. I didn’t use pegboard but am making custom tools holders for both sides of the 5 trays. This might be useful to someone who has a tall, thin space for their tool storage

[@curtishadley4114]

Love the step by step nature of these simple project trainings! More like this, please!!😁

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Your DIY ideas are awesome, one of my favorite channels!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Aw thanks!

Happy New year April from Ireland 🇮🇪. I must do something similar for my workshop and post on my little youtube channel 😀

[@AprilWilkerson]

Happy New Year from Texas. Awesome! Enjoy the build.

[@paulbrennan9193]

Just subscribed looking forward to your build 👍

[@truus5653]

I have a very small workshop and made this kind of cabinet couple of years ago it is great

[@fynbo1007]

Thank you for sharing your creativity with us. Happy new year, and God bless you and your family.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you and the same to you too. Thanks for watching.

[@fynbo1007]

@@AprilWilkerson Thank you, your are always so relaxing to watch when you made your project , I enjoy to follow your journey.

[@jamesb7290]

I appreciate that you included how to fix the box if it is out of square. Every other video says to check for square and then moves on because their item is already square.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Great! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@johnslaughter5475]

The idea is great. I certainly will build two - one, or more, for the shop and one for the house. The one in the house will have a handle on top to make it easier to carry.

[@AprilWilkerson]

That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@kevingaughan3170]

I just love your creativity and ideas on saving space. Thanks April.

[@pmgddm]

Well done, April! These are the kind of videos that attracted me to your channel in the first place. Nice to see you coming back to your roots.

[@AprilWilkerson]

I've always just built what I need or want, bringing a camera along. My Viewers are such a wide Skillset, if I do a complicated build, people complain I've lost my roots. If I do more simple projects, people complain I'm being lazy and slacking. Sure is hard to please everyone. Thanks for watching.

[@pmgddm]

@@AprilWilkerson indeed it is.

[@kellyoconnor9773]

Is there anything you can’t build😂 I found your channel about 6 hours ago and I just bought a house and wanting to do a lot to it but learning on KZbin how to do everything and your channel is the best for learning. How do you make it look so easy 😂

[@BrotherNo]

I need all kinds of space saving ideas for a now limited small shed workshop.

[@clydenakashima7393]

I have deck of playing cards and post it notes to use as shims. Have a wonderful new year.

[@marklengal9990]

Perfect for turning tools. Dimension may change but the idea will work for me.

[@theclephane2914]

Thank you April! Great tool holder and Great video! You are very articulate and intelligent!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@armorkat-autoworks]

Like the idea. I need more areas to store tools. You could also make pockets to store small hardware or tools with this layout.

[@raylalic9946]

It's good you're doing smaller stuff again. Projects you did few years back is just overwhelming (too big). Anyway, continue sharing your ideas and thanks!!! Keep up the good works!!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Actually, I've always just built what I need or want, bringing a camera along to show the process. My Viewers are such a wide Skillset, if I do complicated projects people complain I've lost my roots. If I do more simple projects, other complain I'm slacking and being lazy. Sure is hard to please everyone. Thanks for watching.

[@prodromostsnaktsidis3576]

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[@AprilWilkerson]

Happy New Year from Texas! Thanks for watching. :)

[@ademkollari8992]

I came here researching slide out tool holders for my budding collection of tools. This is great, may need to adapt it to my size and add railings. Thanks.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful!

[@jimmyjames3220]

Hey April, that's an awesome shop storage cabinet. If you run out of that slick edge banding, you can use some paste wax which works great for wood on wood sliding.

[@chrissewell1608]

Although paste wax has been used for years, it tends to collect dust and debris. It works, but either gets nasty over time, or scrapes away and needs to be reapplied. I think there are better choices now.

[@jimmyjames3220]

@@chrissewell1608 Agreed, what April is using is a brilliant idea.

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I really like this. I don’t have a Lott off wall space in my shop. Plus I like that the tools are stored away in a dust free space. In my craft room though… lots of wall space. But I live in a historic home built in 1869. The double thick brick is super hard. I could totally see making a larger standing version in there

[@lesusan3338]

Love this piece. I would put a back on it because I hate spiders and spiders like to hide behind pegboard. I don’t have pegboard in my garage because of them but with this design I can see it working.

[@tdavey5599]

so good to see you doing a video like this again--I enjoy watching you build items so much--thank you

[@AB-C1]

Brilliant idea, brilliant project, design and execution! I'm going to make a few of these and also some horizontal drawer versions so I can store my tools, power tools spanners ratchets etc etc, but still moveable (until I've built a workshop) as all my tools are currently stacked and piled in my house back room and extension! Which is NOT IDEAL! 🙄🤦🏻🤦🏻 ...Also the Shed will benefit from your storage ideas there and if I make some simple benches in there I can stick the boxes out there on the shelving for until I get my workshop up(or move house!?) Whichever I decide! Well done I LOVE your channel and simple ideas that are easily repeatable! Excellent!! Cheers from London England 👍❤️💪😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@Rob-Hannon]

That edge banding trick is brilliant. Never seen that done before

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes, it's a game changer for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@jscook54]

You really do come up with some great ideas! Thank you.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like them!

[@Yusufmasron]

An excellent addition to shop storage, cheers April. Like the design.

[@keithosterkamp6207]

Very nice. This is a very good possibility for a craft room storage option.

[@AprilWilkerson]

I think so too, it'd be great in many ways. Thanks for watching.

[@kellypeterson7057]

ok - haven't followed you long but one word AMAZING! love you're energy and imagination 💖😊

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@mindyash6116]

I love watching you work! You inspire me to get busy on my home projects. Thank you!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jcims]

I need something like this for my kitchen! lol Great idea and executed wonderfully!

[@genegross2252]

always look forward to the little wave at the end.

[@rayhowlett7357]

Hi April, just made one of these for myself, such a good idea. Love your work, thanks.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching.

[@carlwhite8225]

April, this will be a great winter project, Thanks.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job April, nice looking work on the tool cabinet. Pretty good idea. Thanks for sharing with us, Fred.

[@AprilWilkerson]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@Dirty_Agenda]

Great video April! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@AprilWilkerson]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@chrissewell1608]

Awesome idea for extra storage. I like that melamine tape idea. Thanks April, your the bomb!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Some may actually call me a pain. But thanks. :)

[@chrissewell1608]

@@AprilWilkerson I really do enjoy watching your videos. You always have something new, easy to build plans, & common sense ideas. I usually end up binge watching a few episodes, before I catch myself, and have to get back to my day job! Plus, you seem to be a genuinely nice, average person. (Okay... Above Average!) But, I think viewers feel they can relate to that.

[@raymondmcgee4491]

I could see this vertical drawer concept used for tall, slender items a well (i.e. wrapping paper).

[@edrosa5079]

April this is Awesome little set up Thanks for Sharing

[@AprilWilkerson]

I'm glad you like it

[@glencrandall7051]

Pretty neat idea April. Thank you for sharing. Have a great 2022 and stay safe.

[@roneychandomi1368]

Excelente idea April, muy buen trabajo, te felicito 👍me daría trabajo en su muy bonito taller, linda noche hasta colorado

[@timtoulson9662]

What a refreshingly simple structure! You are just awesome, thank you for your continued projects.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy my channel.

[@scotttovey]

I have a set o plastic peg boards and a se to metal peg boards. This would be a good way to utilize them.

[@mackenziemill]

Another great build and project, thank you Sandy

[@claudioantonioariasmatus9779]

The Best of best,,saludos desde CHILE🇨🇱

[@richs5422]

Cool idea! Great way to utilize awkward gaps.

[@Grunt49]

April Industries looking good for 2022!❤💯💥

[@ededededo]

This. Is. AMAZING!! I can't wait to make it!

[@mikeE0055]

Nice!! A good project for a space constrained woodworker.

[@KUGW]

I still like the small shop things you did like this, long time watcher here and as usual cool videos

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks. I've always just built what I need and want, bringing a camera along. My Viewers are such a wide variety of Skillset, if I do complicated projects people complain I've lost my roots. If I do more simple ones, others complain I'm lazy and slacking. Sure is hard to please everyone. Thanks for watching.

[@-_-thaisausage]

Great video, very nice usage of both sides of a pegboard!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you liked it!

[@-_-thaisausage]

@@AprilWilkerson AND you respond! Sub'd up! 🤘🙌

[@gungasam3000]

I've missed this type of video. Great project!

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

This is a very clever design April! I have never seen a peg board cabinet before. Great Idea! 💡

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you liked it!!

[@mikenelson9026]

If I could make one recommendation, the portion that slides should be the long board with no joint exposed to the sliding surface.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Great idea and simple step by step instructions! Thanks for sharing this one with us!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Terry_1111]

What a cool idea, April! I can see how this would be a very useful thing to have in my shop. Thanks for sharing!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you enjoyed it and found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@timmills3823]

I have been thinking of a project like this. 👍 great job!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Enjoy the build.

[@wbrooker13]

This would be great in a shop truck

[@AprilWilkerson]

Excellent idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@thelostarchivesserialvault5353]

Who needs fancy tape for sliding when you have a bar of soap in the bathroom that will do just fine. When I fix old furniture it is amazing how rubbing a bar of soap on the tracks of anything improves movement. Dresser drawers, kitchen drawers, anything like that works better with a little soap rubbing.

[@profcah]

Great video April. This is exactly what I needed for my new garage!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rosascreativeworks5403]

Hmmm, that's an Idea I could use. Excellent!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like it!

[@tedmcdonald3377]

Absolutely love the idea, might try something like this in my Ford Transit connect 😎🛠️😎🛠️😎

[@lalchandthakur8140]

Welcome 🙏 इंडिया do bussing joint

[@stevend9124]

Cool project have to get one of those brad nailer 👍👍👍

[@torstengeorg4189]

Very nice.👍 I like it, and build it for my own Workshop. Thanks for showing

[@JamesDeese]

always fun and creative.

[@terry2346]

Having very little wall space this is a very good solution for me ! Now you just need to label every one of them so you know what is in what. :)

[@mikecurtis2585]

Great job will be nice for small shops. Thanks 😊 🙏

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes it will! Thanks for watching.

[@pawpawstew]

Nice project! Happy New Year, April. I hope 2022 is an awesome year for you.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks and same to you!

[@ifscottcanyoucan]

I cannot wait till our house is finished so I can get to building some of your projects. This one will be useful. Thanks!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@summeryell0]

that is so creative! i love it! it would be perfect for my studio. thanks for sharing 🥰 love everything you do!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks so much!

[@lalchandthakur8140]

Happy new year 🎉

[@lewisatlas4284]

Thanks April, another creative project.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you!

[@herveromand]

happy New year april 👍👍

[@miller110488]

If you put paste wax on the pieces without the melamine edge banding, it'll help it slide more

[@AprilWilkerson]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@pteddie6965]

Cool design, April. I love this idea. Of course, you could add a spacer rail on the top and bottom and then add peg board on the sides as well. Thanks for sharing this video and design.

[@manifest8800]

Great idea thanks for the info! Happy New Year!

[@ryanwood7112]

I saw this on your Instagram! It’s a great idea! I want to implement this into my work bench!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Great! Thanks for watching.

[@acubley]

Would have never thought of this, ty.