Store all your drill bits in one handy case. Weekend woodworking shop project.

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Steve Ramsey - Woodworking for Mere Mortals

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@jbest84 8 ай бұрын

I love that after all these years, you still have great practical projects and are still in your little garage shop. It is so relatable. Too many content creators end up in a 30,000 sq ft "dream shop" with 100K+ worth of tools in it.

@daanglerguy 8 ай бұрын

I agree, I followed others, and eventually, they end up with high dollar equipment and me being a weekend diy'r, I end up losing interest in them. Still have interest in WWMM. 😊

@bennybischoff4913 7 ай бұрын

Steve is like the AC/DC of YT woodworkers. He’s found a successful formula and he sticks to it. That’s why he’s one of the few guys I still watch after several years.

@UppsalaSal 8 ай бұрын

In the years I’ve been watching you, choosing the best side of the wood was great to learn early on.

@SteveRamsey 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes, it's easy to overlook this simple thing!

@DalePoole 8 ай бұрын

Great project Steve! The box is straight forward yet the number of customizations for your pet project still boggles the mind.

@michaelthompson5875 8 ай бұрын

About halfway through watching I realized that as an alternative, if you leave the lid off and out some drawer slides on the side, you could make this a drawer. Great project, thank you Steve!

@SharkyMoto 8 ай бұрын

chamfer is not only for better look, it also prevents chipping on the edges, so it looks good and it serves a purpose to this shop project

@philipwatersdeaf 8 ай бұрын

Yes and it helps to pick up the box. Your fingers can get under a bit

@SharkyMoto 6 ай бұрын

@@philipwatersdeaf true didnt even think about this!

@lauram9076 8 ай бұрын

As I was watching you cut the lid off, I flashed back to before KZbin to WWMM where I learned from you how to make a box and cut the lid off. That lesson has served me well thru the many years since. There are many other things I learned watching you but it goes back farther than my memory does lol.

@jerryklooster438 Ай бұрын

Beautiful work! Here are a couple suggestions: 1) I keep a small, red dowel in my case to help me remember which compartment I need to return the bit to, when finished with my job. 2) Buy an inexpensive bit gauge and keep it with your bits. It really helps keeping the bits back in the right place.

@stephenschmidt1524 8 ай бұрын

I first discovered the channel during the lockdown series. Went back and watched a lot of the older stuff after and have stayed with you since. That being said, the ending music even gives me a bit of nostalgia!

@Ngry_W 8 ай бұрын

Me too

@donjohnson24 8 ай бұрын

I sweated a bit about the position of your thumb when separating the two halves of the box.

@sternentigerkatze 8 ай бұрын

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@tmdwu3110 8 ай бұрын

Listen man... this guy has been wood working for decades and still has all his digits. I'm sure he's tired of hearing from the internet safety police.

@donjohnson24 8 ай бұрын

@@tmdwu3110 That's why I didn't make a big fuss, but if he reviews the shot, I'm sure Steve will understand our concern.

@tmdwu3110 8 ай бұрын

@@donjohnson24 I went back and looked at it again. You're right, does appear pretty close.

@jarrodmcguire2508 10 күн бұрын

Am here to see if this comment was made already. I got squeamish every time the box got pushed through.

@cabman86 8 ай бұрын

Keep a magnet handy to pick up the little ones.

@Slaphappy-_- 8 ай бұрын

One of the Best knowledgeable channels!

@mykalimba 8 ай бұрын

Nice storage project. I like to use "infrastructure" projects like this to experiment with finishes. Thus the collection of storage solution projects in my shop looks like a rainbow of various stains, milk paints, spray lacquer, Osmo polyoil, clear polyurethane, etc. etc.

@AKeshaist 8 ай бұрын

I don't know what it is, but listening to princess meyama's meow meows theme at the end always puts me in a better mood

@mattrinne 8 ай бұрын

It's nostalgic in a way, right? Ramsay vintage! 🤣

@esicard 8 ай бұрын

Great design! I made this bit organizer 5 or 6 years ago when you first made a similar video and I still use it almost every day.

@mykalimba 8 ай бұрын

As long as it's still storing the bits, technically you're actually using it every day!

@royflora2338 8 ай бұрын

Steve, I also have been watching you for years and you are amazing, not only that you're pretty efficient on sketchup, you could get into the hobby of 3d printing very quickly, you can make featherboards knobs drawer handles, accent corner peices for a vibrant pop of color, or even make an inlay, it's pretty fun, if not that's cool too still love the content, it could open you up for more ideas for content, food for thought, the bambu lab carbon x1 is the flagship for a top of the line consumer printer that works out of the box, the AMS does create waste but it's possible to waste it inside the infill of the print, $1500 as a bundle kit. It's also fun to learn about print orientation, much like grain orientation, and knowing that sometimes its best to make it in more than one part for strength. By the way, in case you didn't know already, you are flipping awesome!!!!

@shaun30-3-mg9zs 8 ай бұрын

Looks great, a very handy drill bit case, good to carry all your drill bits to a job, great video

@andymorton8008 8 ай бұрын

I've been watching for years. I really love learning new stuff, especially technical stuff like this. Really wish there were others like auto mechanics for mere mortals, robotics, tailoring, programming, welding, plumbing, gardening etc. this format clicks for me

@crusty_the_alpaca 8 ай бұрын

The thing I love about your projects is they are always practical, look good, and can be made using mostly basic woodworking tools, that many of us already have.

@michaelholmstrom7677 8 ай бұрын

Great project that is a really good skill builder. A nice followup project would be an organizer for these boxes if you have multiple of them.

@HansStrijker 8 ай бұрын

Ha! I was thinking about making a drill bit box just earlier this week! Though I was thinking about glueing some 44x69mm leftover beams together and routering out the bit pockets. 😝

@eggsngritstn 8 ай бұрын

Timely!! I will be making this very soon. I hadn't thought to create the different sizes with center dividers like that.

@sternentigerkatze 8 ай бұрын

What a nice box!Very practical and at the same time it has an elegant look to it! I feared for your thumb when you separated the box from its lid, though! Thank you for sharing this!

@sebastianlaubach6862 8 ай бұрын

ah... the old funky music soundtrack at the end... love it! So good through all the years! Thank you, Steve!

@pacificcoasttrains3785 8 ай бұрын

You've done it again Steve, and shown me how I'm going to spend my weekend.

@06pathrat 8 ай бұрын

This is awesome! I’m thinking about building this and affixing one of those gauge finder templates to the inside of the lid to quickly determine the bit size when I grab a bit. Thanks!

@johnford7847 8 ай бұрын

Nice design. I can modify this to make a case for my auger bits instead of them banging around in a cardboard box. Thanks.

@louisleroux3556 8 ай бұрын

love the look of it... I think I would need a bigger box, for shovel bits and perhaps separating out wood from concrete and metal bits .. thank you!

@AB-nu5we 8 ай бұрын

Cool project. I think I might figure out a way to include a convenient drill bit size template as your case appears to sort bits by closest fit, but various sizes can be close. There are a lot of times when you can say 'eye-balling is close enough, but for those times when you can't. Maybe a pocket or slim fit holder built into the lid so the template can be slid in and out easily. Yeah, nice weekend shop build.

@inspiredwoodworks4131 8 ай бұрын

While I truly appreciate & thoroughly these shop videos, I use a large storage organizer for all my drill bits, with one drawer used for a magnet to “fish” the bits out. That said, I cannot WAIT to make something similar to this for storing my selection of various brass screws. Thanks for the inspiration!

@ARichli 8 ай бұрын

Nice work, I would have stored a stick with a magnet in the big slot to pick the drill bits without having to pay so much attention to the divisions.

@ianpearse4480 8 ай бұрын

Way to set the standard Steve. Great share. Hope you have a good weekend.

@johnkelley9877 8 ай бұрын

Excellent work! The Cherry really adds to the look of the drill case. Thanks for sharing this.

@carlgradolph9676 8 ай бұрын

Nice. Simple. elegant and useful. Maybe it's time I got rid of those half-dozen plastic drill-bit cases that always seem to be missing the one size of drill bit I need at any given moment and put ALL the bits in one place! And at the same time, I can use up some of those odd little pieces of hardwood that I haven't been able to throw away because "They might come in handy some day".

@Lord9Genesis 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this, Steve. You gave me a simple way to build a noce box!

@jamanjeval 8 ай бұрын

Drill holes into the dividers so you can test the drill sizes to make sure they’re all the same in each compartment

@rivernet62 8 ай бұрын

Or install a commercial drill sizer. I find holes drilled in wood don't always stay the right size.

@travisgreen3533 8 ай бұрын

Very nice and useful. Looks like a good Christmas gift idea for a workshop friend or relative.

@AmandaRPatterson 8 ай бұрын

Great project! This would make a lovely Father's day gift. Questions: When you were gluing the spacers and dividers in place, how did you "clamp" them? Was gravity enough? Also, how did you sand in the middle of them to get any excess glue out? I think even if I sanded by hand, I'd knock the spacers out if they weren't really well bonded. Thanks!

@Maxid1 8 ай бұрын

I like that the dividers make the blocks look like notes on sheet music.

@garymiller5937 8 ай бұрын

That's a cool 😎 project, Steve! It is funny how drill bits accumulate, isn't it? 😊😊❤❤

@johnnyb95678 8 ай бұрын

Nicely done! Simple but very useful project. Thank you for sharing.

@skh7791 8 ай бұрын

New ink Steve! Looks really good

@nathanlucas6465 8 ай бұрын

workshop projects are the idea time to experiment with finishes, it doesn't really matter that much if it doesn't work out

@pjh432 8 ай бұрын

Great little build Steve!!

@markteter7042 8 ай бұрын

Extra fancy!

@sapelesteve 8 ай бұрын

Terrific project & very nicely done Steve! 👍👍🔨🔨

@gregmize01 8 ай бұрын

This is perfect!!!! Thanks Steve!

@thomashverring9484 8 ай бұрын

Exactly what I've been planning, well, not exactly exactly, but a super solution I'm going to poach and fit in a drawer in two layers :^)

@dennisgibbs5708 8 ай бұрын

Nice! Little projects like your is good.

@paulcsaszar5824 8 ай бұрын

Looks awesome good job

@mavision6525 8 ай бұрын

Great idea and project

@Bekim8310 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful box! I love it!

@doubledarefan 8 ай бұрын

8:02 Never mind the fact that it is a shop project, it is all about the learning opportunities! Trying a new finish? Do it on a shop project. Learning to use a new tool? Build a shop project. Now sure whether a new idea will look good in the living room? Shop project time! If it turns out good, Achievement Unlocked. If it turns out bad, it's just a shop project, not a custom piece for a millionaire.

@EMC726 8 ай бұрын

Gorgeous box!!!

@timlist4173 2 ай бұрын

I like that strap clamp. Have a source for it?

@danyodice1048 8 ай бұрын

Very cool project as always...🤘🤘🤘

@kennethnielsen3864 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@markduggan3451 8 ай бұрын

Great idea.

@ToxicSpork 8 ай бұрын

Bringing back that old school music

@oscarc7853 8 ай бұрын

Hello Steve. I would like to know how to build cabinetry. Kitchen, bathroom, etc. How would you start if you were a novice like me? I should state that I have nothing in my area that offer courses. Thanks.

@durangodave 8 ай бұрын

im curious the best way to do this project and keep metal and wood bits separate. Box for each maybe. Suggestion?

@gsilcoful 8 ай бұрын

Cool!

@VantasticPacifica 3 ай бұрын

New to me... Center-finding drill bits. Mind blown! Spray-on finish. Make a box then cut it in half! What??? Glue

@MFunkibut 8 ай бұрын

No indicators as to which slots hold which size - future upgrade?

@bobosessbushcraftandsurviv4783 8 ай бұрын

Hello I have a question, I am new to wood working well still have not started yet. I have done some home projects and stuff but nothing for fun or as a hobby. I have a few tools because I am a home owner. Tools I currently own drill, driver, circular saw, jig saw miter saw, and a hand held router (trim router). I am building a 10’x12’ shed for me to have room to start this hobby because I have no where to do this. But I am trying to decide if I should get the Dewalt DWE 7485 table saw it’s the 8.25 saw, or the skill 10” table saw. I have never used a table saw so I know nothing about the saws. I was looking into getting track for my circular saw but figured I will need to learn how to use a table saw at some point. But I don’t know what saw is the best for a beginner. The Dewalt right now is $329 with a rolling stand, and the skill is $299 with an integrated stand. Any help would be great. Thanks love the videos.

@MCsCreations 8 ай бұрын

That's brilliant, Steve! Really beautiful work! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@Maxid1 8 ай бұрын

I don't have a lot of loose drill bits. I've got 50 year old drill indexs with maybe 2 loose ones that are found duplicates or broken bits that I use to punch holes that don't need to be accurate..

@ckmoore101 4 ай бұрын

It's worth noting, while all Neodymium magnets are rare earth, not all rare earth magnets are Neodymium. They are the strongest type of rare earth magnet. So buyer beware, if it just says rare earth, its likely a weaker type.

@VoodooMike 8 ай бұрын

Is it just me, or was your hand terrifyingly close to the blade when cutting the top of the box off?

@Ngry_W 8 ай бұрын

Another excellent video, thanks Steve. Quick question, not sure if youll read this or not - do you make money from woodworking by building and selling to people? Im at a real crossroads with my woodworking hobby that I started during lockdown (from watching one of your videos, so kinda your fault haha). Ive now converted my garage to be a workshop, and have produced some nice stuff, i think people would pay for my work tbh. But im also concerned that the hobby I enjoy would become less enjoyable if I turn it into a business and it then becomes "work". I guess im not the only one who has these thoughts and challenges, would be great to hear anyones thoughts on this. Thanks again, love the channel 😊

@damirjakus8712 8 ай бұрын

hopefully magnets are good oriented

@pteddie6965 8 ай бұрын

How about etching your logo or a skull and cross bones on that top panel?? Good video. I enjoyed watching it. No one does project videos better than you. Thanks.

@nelsonsantos770 2 ай бұрын

You can use a magnet to pick up those tiny bits!

@dpmeyer4867 8 ай бұрын

nice

@iroman68 8 ай бұрын

Where can I download the cheese board template that you made a few years ago?

@lonelyawakening 8 ай бұрын

id need a latch on the front cause with my luck id nock it off the table or something and the magnets wouldnt keep the lid shut

@jmcnro 8 ай бұрын

What spray finish is that?

8 ай бұрын

Curious too. The can has Watco vibes ...

@MortimerSugarloaf 8 ай бұрын

He often uses a spray lacquer. He's mentioned his preferred brand in a few of his older videos, but I can't recall what it was.

@lynnef3297 8 ай бұрын

👋😃👍 nice project!

@peterbarlow8912 7 ай бұрын

It’s a lot easier to get high speed bits out of a drill index than trying to pick them out of bottom of a tiny compartment. My thick fingers would fail.

@henryskinner1092 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful Steve, but I have found that most drill bits come in sets and you already have containers. Just a thought. Great job.

@jairsosa7361 8 ай бұрын

Hi steve did you het new tattoos i dont remember seeing those tattoos on your hands before.

@jstarr3676 8 ай бұрын

Man I'm new but with some experience there has to be an easier way to do this right?

@egonmilanowski 8 ай бұрын

What dictates which plans are pay-what-you-want versus a set price? I understand if you are not willing to share that magic sauce, but I am curious since the other woodworkers I follow set a price for all of their plans. You're still sharing some of your plans for free which is generous.