Small Tool Chest Build Equals BIG TIME Workshop Storage | Woodworking

I'm a shop slob. I'll be the first to admit it. But I'm tired of being disorganized, so I built this small tool chest of drawers ( * detailed plans available * ) and I'm already in love with how much it's cut down on my clutter. In this video I'll show you how I made mine, and how you can make a small woodworking tool chest too!
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[@ZoDaddy]

Flipping the miter gauge! OMG! Genius! Awesome build!

[@Craftswright]

Thanks Lorenzo! Makes me wonder what other things around the shop can be flipped around lol

[@michaelthompson5875]

Blue tape trick = Mike Pekovich of Fine Woodworking. He also is a big fan of the proud dovetail design.

[@Craftswright]

Spot on! Gotta love the Arts & Crafts aesthetic and mentality

[@michaelthompson5875]

@@Craftswright Definitely! His book is fantastic. I'd love to take a class from him honestly.

[@haxney]

Holy mother of God! I actually said that out loud when you showed the "flip the miter gauge" trick. How did I not think of that before? This changes everything!

[@RTH1122]

I've just had a mind blown moment... turning the mitre gauge sled around! And your use of blue tape! Genius! Nice work. Thanks

[@Craftswright]

Thanks Rob! It's not a perfect hack, but it definitely helps lol

[@capitaldd5840]

You mention perhaps a lack of wall storage. I have been making small shelves between the wall studs. A 2x4 and drilled in though the stud to the board. For a bit bigger shelves use a 1x6 or 1x8.....then small board across the front on the stud to keep items from falling - a shim will get that board out even further and make better use if the shelf space. These little shelves are made from scrap wood and really tidy up the shop - small bottles and cans...tools..booze..soda.. tapes and anything small. Might work for ya.... cheers

[@Craftswright]

That's actually really clever! I'd probably do it to if I didn't have plans to insulate and cover my bare walls.... it's almost unbearable to be in there during the dead of winter or summer

[@capitaldd5840]

@@Craftswright yeah I hear ya.... weather can be an issue....

[@justynuhl8606]

I don't know how this got in my feed but I was immediately hooked to how genuine and clearly spoken you are. Sub

[@Craftswright]

Thank you so much Justyn for the kind words! I wonder as well what prompted YT to recommend the video to you. Do you watch woodworking videos at all?

[@justynuhl8606]

@@Craftswright I watch some here and there. Make Something and Third Coast Craftsman. Mostly, I watch machining and forging videos.

[@Craftswright]

Ahhh I bet it's the 3rd Coast connection! Cheers Justyn!

[@jrkorman]

@@justynuhl8606 I'd have to add in Mike Farrington as well. Another good craftsman!

[@Craftswright]

Welcome to the Boardroom (brilliant play on words by Mike)

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I have watched this before. Watching again. Still love that hardware. I'm still not going to do dovetails... But I love watching this build.

[@pebblesthecat3625]

The esthetics on this build are amazingly beautiful. Just this simpalist of touches here and there have combined together to produce a set of drawers that have gone from simple to sleek and chic. I love the way the dovetails and screw covers at the bottom are proud of the work and give it that custom feel. I would love to have this in my home as a storage box for my embroidery threads - it would be perfect, so looks like this might be my next project (when I have the time and the space). Great video so I've subscribed.

[@Craftswright]

BEAUTIFULLY written and detailed comment. Thank you so much Pebbles :) Would love to see your version when you make one!

[@matthewwright57]

Holy shit! That miter gauge trick! You just changed my whole view on things. Over and over I go and break out the tracksaw when it doesnt fit.

[@Craftswright]

Right on man! Just be careful (obviously) table saw tricks can get you in trouble REAL quick ;)

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Mind blown! I love little obvious tips like that. This is a great video. I love that you spent the extra time to build a functional... Yet beautifully made shop piece. I love making shop furniture. It gives great practice for other pieces.

[@Craftswright]

Shop furniture can end up being some of the best furniture you make. Plus like you said it's great practice!

[@justinmackey2912]

😮🤯 never thought about turning the miter gauge around. That's a fantastic idea!

[@ScottMcWorks]

Flipping the miter gauge trick caused me to flip the subscribe button to gray! Awesome!

[@Craftswright]

Hahaha cheers Scott! Now I have to find other things around the shop to flip lol

[@Westsidewood]

WOW. That miter gauge tip was worth the price of admission alone. THANKS

[@Craftswright]

Haha you're welcome bud!

[@solderjoint13]

Just stumbled across this video in my feed. I like your chill.

[@Craftswright]

Thanks James, glad you enjoyed it!

[@katzmosestools]

Great work bud! Thanks for the shout out!

[@Craftswright]

Much appreciated brotha! Thanks for making such a neat little jig!

[@shanejohnson800]

I too bought the Katz-Moses jig after I learned but your right it is sort of a right of passage!!!

[@jonesworksshop]

Huge fan of your videos. I really appreciate the tips and optional ways of doing things. And the Miter Slot tip was a mind-splosion

[@Craftswright]

Thanks Jones Works! If I can't be funny, or I don't have movie star looks, at least I can provide some value 😂

[@RevivedBuilds]

The waiting paid off! Great build Cody! Nice add with the squaring tool. I haven’t seen that before and I could see it being super useful.

[@Craftswright]

Thanks man! They’re super useful. Can even use them to take measurements in odd places, etc. normally they’re called push sticks I’ve since learned lol

[@Geoff_G]

Mind blown moment for me when you said about turning the maitre gauge around. That alone was worth the price of admission.

[@christopherdunn6464]

It is so inspiring to watch you work. Fantastic outcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@Craftswright]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@thebullettrain1757]

WOOOOO!!! Stylin' and profilin'!

[@Craftswright]

hahaha thanks Josh!

[@HoustonKilby]

I’ve been making updates and fixing up my tool box’s and cabinets on my channel. Organization is key!

[@Craftswright]

Currently making two massive mobile storage cabinets for that exact reason haha stay tuned!

[@heyimamaker]

3:50 I have that exact same bevel gauge, I got it from my grandfather! Love watching your videos, glad I stumbled across it 😄

[@Craftswright]

Welcome aboard!

[@jason7831]

Woah! Never heard that miter guage trick. Game changer. Awesome work!

[@Craftswright]

Thanks Jason! Really opened up the capabilities of my table saw once I figured that out. Probably still doesn' beat a nice sled, but it works for sure lol

[@HistoricHomePlans]

Several great tips! And very creative work too. Thanks. I used to live near Portland as well, a great town.

[@Craftswright]

Portland is pretty awesome. We've got out sights set on a more rural home at the moment though haha

[@Ronnie_Barber]

You just blew my mind woth the miter gage tip...I can't believe I never thought of that

[@Manuel_E.]

Fantastic!

[@Jarrettmonty99]

You got me distracted with the Pekovich blue tape question, it took my a second to realize the frame must've been inspired by his Kumiko cabinet as well, right?? Looks great

[@Craftswright]

I do like me some Pekovich work. Stuff is just so damn CLEAN looking!

[@IMEEMADE]

Nice one! The chest came out awesome and your storytelling is smooth like butter my friend. Great video!

[@Craftswright]

Thank man! Been working on all aspects, hence the really long downtime since I last posted. Trying to up my game haha

[@DanHoke]

Nice! I can't believe you haven't shown up in my feed before. Great work both on the chest and the video quality.

[@NathanBilbao]

Drill bit depth stop guage. Definitely never thought about that! Nice!

[@ApteryxRex]

Love the '24' style split screen !

[@keats182]

If you have an issue with horizontal spaces you should have made the top of your cabinet on a slant so stuff just slides off.

[@Craftswright]

Hahahaha very true. The one saving grace to that (I hope) is there is a really pretty knot on the top that hopefully I'll feel bad covering up with junk lol

[@joemccoy6318]

Top flight video production. Great project! One of the very best how to’s ever.

[@Craftswright]

Wow, Joe! Thanks for the kind words!

[@rallymax2]

I just came across your channel. Your cinematographic choice of camera angles and the time consuming setup to get them paid off big time in this video. It really is something quite special you’re making for KZbin. I get frustrated with how much it slows down my making of steam engines so I end up not getting my footage up on KZbin. So, good for you! Oh….and Go 9ers. 😁

[@WhiteLabWorkshop]

Mind equally blown by the miter gauge flip tip. Great video!

[@Craftswright]

Haha thanks! Love your logo btw

[@TheVicFlo]

Wow I never thought of the miter gauge thing either... Feel a little ridiculous. Just bought a planer so I can build myself a tool chest. Fantastic video thanks for posting.

[@Craftswright]

It is a little on the dangerous side, but yeah I felt like a real dummy when I figured it out haha. Cheers Vic and don't hesitate to reach out if you need help or have a question :)

[@TheTranq]

Nice build. Elegant design. I’m gonna check out the squaring sticks

[@mattpeterson7074]

Subbed simply because of that miter gauge trick. Holy cow! I think you are blowing a lot of folks minds with that tip. Also, haven't ever seen those squaring sticks. Great simple idea. Haha... great looking toolbox.

[@Craftswright]

Awesome, thank you! Just be careful using it, it's little more dangerous than normal lol

[@seanpatterson1609]

This is a great video. I enjoyed your work and your presentation.

[@Craftswright]

Thanks Sean, much appreciate!

[@MultiWarrior63]

Great job, Subbed.and bought the plans

[@fdort3971]

@Craftswright thanks for the lessons and tips!

[@AdamAnderson864]

Go Hawks!! 💚💙

[@BigGoucho]

Great video. Subbed, love your style and honesty. From someone just getting back into it after years away from it, Scotland, UK 👍🏻🍺🍻

[@Craftswright]

Thank you so much BigGoucho and that's awesome to hear that you're getting back into it....after all...when you work with your hands, there's good work in the making ;) Cheers from across the pond!

[@loganangus3138]

First video of yours I've seen Great work and it was filmed so well!

[@Craftswright]

Thank you so much!

[@chuckjohnson4048]

Wish I had a clone like this guy, that'd be a Real Time Saver.

[@jessetate6244]

@6:111 you totally blew my mind. How have I never thought of that!?

[@edrhodes574]

Flip the mitre gauge around?! Brilliant!! Thanks for that.

[@unitwoodworking5403]

The proportion of different size of drawers is artistic and awesome.

[@Craftswright]

Thank you! I think you might be the first to mention that

[@unitwoodworking5403]

@@Craftswright You're welcome. Take care.

[@JoshIbbotson]

Just found your channel, love your demeanour and work style dude!

[@CornerfieldShop]

Beautiful craftsmanship and a nice video to watch. Compliments to you 👍. I don't really have any room for more cabinets in my shop now but that constantly changes 😉. Will be back for more 🙌

[@Craftswright]

Bah! There's always more room for cabinets and tools!!! 😂 Cheers and thanks for the watch and comment!

[@CornerfieldShop]

@@Craftswright haha you're probably right. Just gotta make some room somewhere 🤔😜

[@juanbriza4599]

Exelent gracias

[@SouthernEngineering]

Beautiful project and great video work, I'm hooked.

[@Craftswright]

Thank you very much!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Wow great looking tool chest

[@Craftswright]

Thank you very much!

[@prateeksharma1981]

Thanks !

[@r.mercado9737]

I enjoyed this presentation immensely! Semper Fi

[@Craftswright]

Thank you kindly, and thank you for your service!

[@andycutlergfd1]

OMG - mind blown re reversing mitre gauge - well played sir

[@Craftswright]

Haha you're welcome, just be careful using it 😄

[@mattjohnson9743]

I need a twin to help me too. But I’m shop slob as well. My shop would be twice as junkie. Hahaha. Love the project 🖖🏻

[@michaelbaykara2322]

Really good work on your channel, just bought some plans- thanks for sharing.

[@andyscott5978]

You get a sub simply for the mitre gauge trick (plus it’s a great little box 👍🏻)

[@Craftswright]

Cheers Andy and thank you!

[@dscraft6358]

Beautiful work man! Nice edited video with a good flow.

[@Craftswright]

Thanks man! I decided I would try slowing down and it's looking like it paid off 🤷‍♂️ that drill press drum sander with downdraft able of yours looks pretty sweet!

[@66scotty73]

Excellent job and video; that will be a very useful chest.

[@Craftswright]

Thanks Scotty, are you going to build one?

[@Growyourheirlooms]

Nice Classy build

[@boydmerriman]

Nice, very nice indeed!

[@Craftswright]

Much appreciated Boyd!

[@johnscarboroughregenerativ7240]

That's good work, man. I like the drawer and I like The work on the video.

[@martinoamello3017]

I just built a similar cabinet for the exact same reason, shop slob. It's not anywhere near as pretty and doesn't have dovetails anywhere, but it works and now I have more places to put more crap! 6 drawers, each 4 inches deep and 42 1/2" wide. (don't ask) Anyway, it amounts to 42 1/2x4x16x6=16,320 square inches of new storage space. All from a bunch of cheapo used plywood and a stack of 2x12s ripped to 1 1/2" strips for the top.

[@Craftswright]

That's awesome Martino! Haha you tell me not to ask and yet you throw out this crazy drawer width and make me uber curious. Sounds like a bunch of great storage though, and I've got another video coming in the next week or two that should equal about 100,000 square inches of mobile and dust-free storage 😉

[@Fulcrum205]

Mike Pekovich from Fine Woodworking was the first person I heard of the blue tape trick

[@gavincatt607]

I wanna make this

[@scottkopecky429]

A Moving Experience!!

[@donm.1068]

This is a great video. No music, no endless chatter. A few tricks. Nicely done.... I"ve subscribed.

[@Craftswright]

Cheers Don and thank you!

[@hdwoodshop]

Subbed. Nice project. Great idea on squaring sticks.

[@Craftswright]

Thanks Hugo! I keep finding other uses for the squaring sticks, like taking inner dimensions of hard to reach places, etc. pretty neat

[@jp_makes]

I really like this build, and the video too! Little things like at 1:35 add a little humour too :)

[@Craftswright]

Thanks JP!

[@davidlarson2534]

Great job. I may copy it but make it 48 H x 36 W. It’s beautiful. My dad was a Pattern Maker. He would have had words with me is I used a file like that. I look forward to your Finish video.

[@Craftswright]

Oo! Those old pattern cabinets are pretty slick, I kind of envy you making a bigger version now haha. Keep up the good work and thanks for the comment David!

[@ejicon3099]

Nice work. I really enjoyed you giving credit to those you've learned techniques from. That's a very admirable thing to do. Thanks for sharing. Oh and... You're building your own furniture, in a city called Portland. Ya can't get anymore hipster than that. Ha ha.

[@robertlassiter5808]

Nice work!

[@Craftswright]

Cheers Robert!

[@simond3056]

Great video. I also have a ridgid table saw, and I am very curious how you made your zero clearance insert plate, as I am struggling to get square cuts because the regular insert plate flexes and is not level with the table or square to the fence

[@Craftswright]

It's a great saw but that is a HUGE problem with that model. The throat plate is as solid as a wet noodle haha I should probably do a video on it, but the short and skinny is: - Take a scrap piece of 3/4" plywood double-side tape it to the top of your saw (with the blade and riving knife removed) - Turn your saw up on it's side and remove the black dust shroud - From underneath the saw take a pencil and trace out the throat opening, including the tabs for the leveling screws - At the bandsaw or with a jigsaw remove the waste and tune the fit so the piece fits IN to the throat perfectly - Double sided tape your new template on top of your final stock - Take a router with a straight pattern bit in it and remove the waste material leaving about an 1/8" lip - Fine tune the fit and you're good to go!

[@BillHartCooks.]

Nice build!

[@Craftswright]

Thanks Bill, appreciate the comment!

[@Mjollnir966]

Good job bro 👍

[@MakinSawdust]

I just found your video by accident......maybe serendipity :) I think you dd a great job editing and creating the video. The project was awesome too. I headed over to your website and grabbed a few free plans too. I am heading over to your social links rt now friend! :) great work on all fronts! GO LIONS!!!!!!!!

[@Craftswright]

Thanks for the awesome comment! And man....you guys got ROBBED Monday night. If those calls were illegal hands to the face then I'm a monkey's uncle....twice!

[@MakinSawdust]

@@Craftswright yessir, it is something that I have lived with for 40 plus years. I am a tried and true DIEHARD Lions fan ;)

[@DaveBlodgett1]

Hi, really great video and thanks for the links. I've ordered several off your list. I noticed the tool you were using to check for square - seems like a great approach. I've tried finding them on the internet and it seems they're called pinch sticks. But the only one I found to order was on etsy and it was tiny. Did you buy them or make them? I looked for a CNC router SVG file as well. No go. I'd appreciate any help you could offer pointing me in the right direction.

[@sebastiaanstoffels7565]

Just discovered your channel. Awesome work. Liked & Subbed. Looking forward to the squaring sticks vid! :) I struggle with the 'simple' stuff, like getting my stock square, and assembling stuff square....no matter how hard I try, I always seem to stuff it up!!

[@Craftswright]

Awesome and thank you for the kind words Sebastiaan! Squaring stick video should be coming out here in the next day or two. They really are fun to make and they have more uses than just measuring on the diagonal, so I hope you get good use from them! What sort of problems do you have with your assembly?

[@MisterKisster]

Fellow graduate of YTU nicely done brother. Paying attention you are.

[@Craftswright]

I'm guessing that's KZbin University?

[@miltonbryant8308]

Just found your channel. I throughly enjoyed watching this and your filming/narration style. Great channel.

[@Craftswright]

Awesome and thanks Milton! Oddly enough it’s a new style for me. What did you like if you don’t mind me asking?

[@miltonbryant8308]

Von Tannin Craftswright I thought your filming was witty but I like the “story” you’re telling as the project progresses as well as pointing out errors as you work through them. I find your style mirrors W.M Walkers but isn’t a clone of it.

[@Craftswright]

Hey that’s good company to be in for sure, I’ll take it! Lol Thanks so much for the kind word and feedback Milton!

[@ke0ourwilliam982]

Just stumbled on your Video also. I have hard time watching when The maker uses tools I will most likely never have ( planners, Band saw). But liked some of the simple way your build did work.

[@Craftswright]

I feel ya. I kind of lose interest when all of a sudden a CNC is required haha I do usually try and show how the same step can be done with a hand tool, but this video was already long enough haha

[@adrianmack3]

Regardless of how a project is built, you can take the process and learn to apply the tools you have and say "how can i do that with what i have?"

[@jeanloreaud9282]

Très joli travail bravo salut Jeannot 🛠🙂

[@Craftswright]

Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire et votre audience!

[@JgHaverty]

Nice work! A friendly safety tip though -> where you show the miter gauge trick, you're using the fence as a stop block. I know its not a through cut but if the piece happens to bind on the fence it can kick back like you wouldnt believe if you're pressing on a miter. A solution to this is to use a reference surface pressed on the fence that doesnt travel to the blade. A squared up piece of wood or whatever.

[@Craftswright]

I would totally agree with you in most cases, and in most cases I do use a spacer that slips away once contact with the blade is made, but since the miter gauge was reversed, which puts inward pressure on the stock instead of outward, and the cut was so close to the fence (less chance of twist followed by kickback) I wasn't too worried about it. Ideally this should be done with a table saw sled 😁

[@JgHaverty]

@@Craftswright didnt even think of the reverse miter haha. I see wood pushed against fence for a cross cut and my butt hole puckers lol. Good stuff though, thanks for the polite correction, I wasnt trying to be pedantic fwiw.

[@Craftswright]

Didn't take your comment as pedantic at all! Was good insight and in all reality you're correct - I could have made that cut in a safer manner even with the miter gauge reversed!

[@JgHaverty]

@@Craftswright all that said the reverse miter trick blew my mind. I have NO idea why ive never thought of that haha. Good stuff all around

[@planttube71]

wow what a great build and i just subscribed i like the way you do your videos

[@Craftswright]

Thanks Blockhead (that's fun to say hahaha)

[@planttube71]

@@Craftswright lol i know

[@paulwhitehead3002]

That would make a great jewelry box

[@Craftswright]

You know.....It very well would! lol

[@paulbull3765]

Great video, and lots of good ideas. Thanks for sharing mate. 👍🇦🇺 your new subscriber

[@Craftswright]

Awesome, thank you!

[@TheRedbeardster]

Nice work! Liked, subscribed.

[@Craftswright]

Thanks Artem, much appreciated!

[@olavvanderspree7833]

That's some nice editing!

[@Craftswright]

Thanks!

[@JohnInWaterdown]

Nicely done presentation. Congratulations.

[@Craftswright]

Thanks John! If you don't mind me asking, what exactly did you like? That way I can hopefully recreate it in future videos :)

[@JohnInWaterdown]

@@Craftswright Well, the content was interesting. Mostly thought the general delivery was good. The BG music was limited and subtle, not over bearing but enhancing. Your narration was rather professional in delivery in a folksy gentle humor sort of way. Couple of visual jokes caught the eye without distracting. Looks like you had some fun with the tool chest build and with making the video presentation.

[@Craftswright]

Don't know how I missed this comment, but glad I found it! Thanks for the super detailed and thoughtful response John, I'll keep it in mind going forward and it's very much appreciated!

[@itsjustmetomc4848]

I know I'm late to this video but real nice video my friend! Shalom and yes, dove tails..... lol

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

1st video I’ve seen of yours, nice work! Just subbed. Now for my opinion. The plywood your drawer bottoms were fast and easy but, I really feel take away from the handmade look of the cabinet. It would’ve been just as easy to cut a wider groove in the carcass sides for a hardwood runner that would attach to the drawer sides. The drawer front would extend to the sides hiding the runner for a very clean look. My .02 cents worth, hope you don’t mind.

[@Craftswright]

Thanks for the kind words and the sub Tom! You're totally right, and I don't mind your .02 at all, keep em coming in the future in fact. There are a few things on this build I would change if I had to do it over again, that probably being one of them. I just thought the concept was fun so I wanted to give it a go, with the bottoms also being the slides, but yes hardwood runners would have looked nicer and also hidden the sliding mechanism for the drawers. Cheers Tom!

[@MrSpeakerCone]

Turn the mitre gauge around ... why are such obvious things so non-obvious until you learn them!? Thanks for the tip, really like the build :)

[@Craftswright]

Glad it was helpful!

[@adampease]

great video! Could you say more about the blue tape trick? Is it primarily for visibility? Or maybe it helps with having few marks to sand out later?

[@Craftswright]

Yes on the visibility, plus one more: when you use a pencil mark there's no "stop" for the chisel to fall into. You could cut to the left, right, or split the pencil mark. With a cut line, or the tape, there's actually something for the chisel to fall into or bump up against, making for a more accurate cut.

[@drewt3210]

Easiest way to check for square: install your square back panel or drawer bottom--auto squaring. Best, @HoneyOnWales

[@Craftswright]

This is very true, but only if you've cut your back panel and rabbets perfectly square ;) Cheers DrewT!

[@Nono-hk3is]

God, I clicked on this precisely because I'm a shop slob, too, and immediately thought about how I could use such a chest. Reality is, I'd just fill it and still have junk laying about.

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful job, dude! I just subscribed. 😊

[@Craftswright]

Much appreciated :)

[@MCsCreations]

@@Craftswright Just watching again. 😂 I'm going to have to build something like that soon! 😬

[@CM-ge8wu]

Hi nice work, couple of questions if you have a moment - did your wood come dried already? and whats the device you are using at 3.54 to help with the mitre cuts?

[@Craftswright]

Hey Kingsub, the wood I used came from the mill already dried yes and the jig I'm using to cut the dovetails is the @JonathanKatz-Moses dovetail guide which is really great! Hope that helped :)

[@Hatchmade]

Mike Pekovich for the Blue tape points....

[@Craftswright]

Bingo! Gryffindor is killing it as usual lol