My Van Drawer Couldn't Handle The Weight

[@erdalsen1269]

I sit at a desk all day...these videos help my mental health. Cheers Mr Brown.

[@heartwormskillcats8357]

Scott Brown is the coolest carpenter on Earth.

[@bwlelectrical]

Coolest guy on earth! I would happily let him adopt me

[@tomahern8967]

He sure is!

[@heartwormskillcats8357]

@@bwlelectrical Lol

[@cr-ew8od]

Pardeau is cooler!

[@alexklaver1]

I built drawers in my truck that are inspired by your van and I couldn't be happier. Such a good use of space, it basically doubles the amount of space in my truck. Thanks for the great content and ideas!

[@mrtnsnp]

Remember that you have probably overloaded the drawer if the front wheels come off the ground when you fully extend it.

[@ZenMuff1n]

makes changing front tires easy

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Lol!

[@whatthesigmaW]

@@ScottBrownCarpentry Hey bro just wanted to know how you're doing with this lockdown, Maybe a new video idea?? Haha

I feel so relieved when Scott Brown "messes up" a routing job, uses "the wrong" joint etc. Makes me feel a lot better about all the botch jobs and mess ups that I do constantly. Thank you so much for keeping it real!

[@spiksplinter]

i dont understand how your videos are THIS relaxing

[@66meikou]

He's a Kiwi. That's how they roll.

[@WillKlein]

Watching this to relax on a stressful day.

[@jibibailsbrt290]

As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement kzbin.infoUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!

[@NickGranville]

I made my own rails for my van. Quote was $1500 for runners to do what I wanted so I made mine from 20mm box pipe and skateboard bearings. Works well and can take heaps of weigh (140kg per bearing).

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Nice one

[@DavidSumlin]

Adding a small notch to the hinge side of the drawer to let the top boxes open up smoothly without having to pop them out somewhat would be a nice touch.

[@66meikou]

Lovely build mate. I liked that you left the cut edges exposed for a bit of contrast. Wasn't so sure one putting a black fascia on panel though. I though you might revamping the whole van. I'm sure people have already said this but painters tape on the bottom edge of the table saw cut is your friend. A sharp blade helps too :)

[@dilligafmofo5921]

Time to make a zero clearance insert for the table saw. I made some for mine out of a polypropylene cutting board and now it cuts as nice as my tracksaw.

[@dilligafmofo5921]

@@cmmartti thats why I made 4 at the same time. 90 deg, 45 deg, 22.5 deg and one for my dado stack😉

[@majorsurgery]

Always comforting to see a video from you Scott, I spent a couple weeks just watching every video and now i feel like i have withdrawls waiting for the news to come!!

[@michaelnichols7669]

Looks great. Hoping to fit out my mini van with a similar system soon. I appreciate you sharing all the improvements so I can avoid those mistakes.

[@jedidyuh]

Whether using track saw or table saw, if wanting to prevent chipping in veneer or finer plywood, you can masking tape over the cut line before the cut. Also performing the cut more quickly can help.

[@Arr667]

Hey Scott, you can probably also get a Zero clearance plate for your table saw or make one. This will give you less tear out Nice Job man

[@chuckgerace8520]

Just add roller bearings to the underside of the drawers. In that way you can reduce the load on the drawer slides

[@VegardKlaus]

Might not need it when they’ll hold 227 kg;)

[@davidjonsson4190]

Fan from Sweden here. I have a small garageworkshop, tip from a multiple small child father: nothing takes care of glue squeeze out like baby wipes. Buy unperfumated from the grocery store and keep in your van👍👍 Thanks for great content!

[@bentakai]

it's funny, i'm a builder and i am often so tired after work, but watching you build just makes me sooo excited. Love your work bro.

[@marktuckey6657]

Yes!!! please do a review on the Hikoki laminate trimmer/router.

[@wallyballou7417]

What is it about Scott's videos?! They're informative, interesting, and strangely relaxing. Maybe it's the music or that occasional B-roll of life in New Zealand. Thanks SBC!

[@BushmanOutdoors]

Gday Scott, Josh here. Just a thought but would adding a single leg, maybe on a hinge or something be something you’d consider adding? Just noticed the flex when you lean on it. Could be a good addition as the added rigidity could even be used as an additional work space. Really enjoy your content, All the best, Josh

[@rachelberchtold118]

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[@TeToruFarms]

So the ply has been there since last lockdown and you've just managed to squeeze it before this lockdown. Close timing. We had just started back at the same place as lockdown March 2020. Part way into a concrete post and panel Slatecrete fence.

[@TheMelbournelad]

Scott Brown is one of the cleanest chippy I have ever seen

[@TheOne-er7nk]

Yes I agree. but clearly you've never been to the Northern hemisphere /Europe.

[@TheMelbournelad]

@@TheOne-er7nk must be where he got the habit when he started working in Scotland and Europe 👌

[@TheOne-er7nk]

@@TheMelbournelad Yeah his work and channel are almost as if he's come down to us from another league, hehe.

[@ohasis8331]

Impressive drawer sliders, they look like they'll hold an Abrams tank.

[@TheOffcut]

Wawaweewa 😂. I like!

[@johnn1449]

Hey Scott, have you tried making a zero clearance insert for your job site saw? It'll be an easy project and should help minimize tear-out.

[@66meikou]

Masking tape is your friend

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Great idea

[@joshuasutton2163]

100% right about that blade on the table saw Scott. You need a real fine blade to cut that veneer. Great work man, love the videos.

[@katrinabell7684]

So nifty! Excellent cabinetry SBC👍😎

[@jessevan]

Hi Scott, I like your ideas and builds are really inspirational and this drawer is great! As you said you can use a larger piece of pipe to store your recip saw, in the space left (from the side) you could use to store batteries, so you have them always at hand without opening a systainer, or if you really want to get funky, mount a charger over there, hook it up to your van electronic system (should find a charger on 12v 😎) and charge your batteries while you drive 😀. Keep going this way!

[@205chooser]

Hey Scott, love the videos! Also very nice looking drawers but I thought maybe as a small upgrade, if you made cutouts for systainer 3s locks, you could open them without needing to take them out of the drawers. Just an idea to think about. Best wishes, Jonas from Norway/Lithuania. :) Edit: Added love.

[@davidlowson100]

As a follow-up to this: Scott if you watch yourself opening the sys 3 in the drawer, the action of the lid actually lifts/levers the whole sustainer up. This will be putting strain on the hinge and will mean that the box can not be left open (for example while searching for a bit or something in the box) without you holding it, as the weight will automatically be pulling it down. Scott if you cut/rout down the side piece slightly this won't happen. Of course then you lose your auto-close mechanism, which you designed in deliberately. Right? 😜

[@scottbramley1778]

@@davidlowson100 He could just add some small spacers under the boxes to lift them up as there's plenty of room above

[@205chooser]

@@davidlowson100 Did not notice that before, but as Scott wrote in his reply maybe spacers would help even better, there is some room above the boxes 😊

[@wearsjorge55]

Kinda makes the point of the systainers redundant doesn't it? Keeping all your tools in a small, easy to carry box saves you having to carry a bunch of loose tools back and forth to the van. It would be convenient for when you only need one or two tools but how often does that really happen?

[@205chooser]

@@wearsjorge55 On a job suite yes, it would be stupid to be walking to the van and back, but having an option for when you're in need for one tool, like next to this garage, it might be nice to be able to pick just what you need. 😊 Not judging the build, just giving some ideas for added features 😊 Edit: wqlking

[@calebickler6052]

Glad the drummer is still at it

[@sappernz]

excellent video Scott...Many thanks

[@fanaticz666]

Hope you're keeping busy during lockdown again Scott. Stay safe mate

[@Helveteshit]

@Scott Brown carpentry, now you need a Foam cutter so you can use foam/insulationboard to make custom fits for your stuff.

[@135Ops]

Good job Scott!

[@craiglyle2966]

Homemade zero clearance insert plate will help clean up the underside cut on the table saw. Won’t beat a plunge saw though.

[@allmywdwrk]

I can’t recommend highly enough the Forrest Hi-A/T blade for incredibly clean cuts both top and bottom. They’re the only blades I use in my shop.

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

I'll look into it!

[@cycleranger]

For your system 2s get some 50mm webbing cut a strip. Fix it to the back and let some hang out of the front. All you need to do is tug on it and will eject the box easier than trying to pinch it out. A bit the a batter compartment with the ribbon to help remove batteries.

[@andrewbetschman3175]

Scott I use a 80 or 100 tooth blade to cut plywood along with a zero clancere insert on the table saw.

[@MrMoyoDE]

I am almost done with my first apprenticeship in Germany. But since I watch your videos I am seriously considering doing something like carpentry or other building related afterwards as a second apprenticeship. Keep it up mate, very cool videos. Greetings from Germany ✌️

[@hanneskrebs1930]

I just get so happy watching your videos man!!

[@nh39308]

Greetings from the colonies Scott, I have the same style drawer slides in my pick up truck. I built 3 drawer slides and with in 6 months 5 of the locking tabs have broken off. Be careful with those slides. They can handle the weight but the clips can’t.

[@MrSamuelmacalister]

If it was perforated with holes would that help reduce the weight without weakening the structure? Might also allow dust etc to filter to bottom which could fall into a tray. Wheels are a good idea. Loving the attention to quality detailing

[@Skwish6952]

Fast cap makes some third hands that are very similar to the bessey clamps you used to install the drawer into your truck and for what I do they are prolly the most important tool I use. We mitigate water damaged cabinets without pulling the counter and something has to hold that granite up.

[@soccovitch]

Nice upgrade on the glides. Always feels good to make things right.

[@zackfishle1009]

Nice work. They sell the rabbet router bits for cutting rabbets/rebates along the edge of your workpiece. I know they have some sort of sled for the router so it will ride on your Makita track for cutting the dados.

[@elwinvanwees8516]

Scott ... you jinxed it, talking about doing stuff with ply during lockdown, how dare you :p

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

😂

[@alistairfurnell126]

Well Scott I see you on the Belts and Boxes you tube site and he said If Scott Brown said you do, Hamilton NZ

[@tomfairbanks5567]

Very nice Scott I like the ingenuity so much tools such little space

[@michaelburton4521]

Nice work Scott. Pleasure to watch

[@paulsyms8707]

Great drawers beautifully made .. problem here in London being a jobbing chippy .. you wouldn't be able to use drawers .. because you need the length of the van to access them . Parking is a major headache

[@micssticksnpipes]

Hey Scott I drilled some tiny holes in my makita sustainers and put a bit of nylon string from one to the other to make a handle. Really helps when pulling them out of shelf. 👍

[@terrystephens1102]

Love the telescoping brackets 😁👌👌👏👏👏

[@misterz2719]

I made 2 drawers and the top slides in and out , all I used was furniture wax, my drawers weigh hundreds of pounds, pocket hole and screws with glue, all 3/4 plywood, when u have to get to the stuff in front u open back doors slide the top back and use side doors to get stuff out of the front of boxes, u have to have holes drilled in front because when u pull out drawers it needs to suck air to open easy, no need for metal drawer slides or bearings, wood on wood works amazing. My drawers are 19 high, I can open both drawers out pretty far and the sliding top holds them in, no need for a middle support.

[@arimmer2356]

OMG! No pencil marks! Scott You're Fired!

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

😭

[@benefitthirteen]

Like many, when I first started out I was using a personal vehicle, which often meant having to pull half the stuff out to get to what I needed. This is better.

[@dylanf6091]

I bought a track saw last year, had to wait 3 months for a 2.6m rail but my god. Worth it for cutting ply and mdf.

[@FunkYoLifeUp]

I use a piece of green tape over the area I’m cutting if it has a laminate/ veneer whatever. I haven’t had any chips come off on me yet.

[@pauls4708]

nice work and well thought out

[@dangle8705]

Quite often these drawer runners are rated at the shortest length available.... so a 250kg rating is for say the 500mm runner then it drops as you go up in length. They don’t tell you this though

[@bartnettle]

Sorry to hear you guys are back in lockdown

[@stevetonga2674]

You are a Master Craftsman Scott 👌🏽

[@mymomentscollector5935]

Great job Scott!!, please stay safe.

[@olrenison]

Very cool. Maybe a Little hole cut behind the lower boxes so you can nudge them out from behind when they're heavy? 👌

[@samelliott259]

not good if you have lots of cuts but you can also run a strip of masking tape along the timber and then cut through, saved me a couple of times for those tricky one off jobs

[@jamiefoote9940]

Nice one!

[@sjaakninaber4989]

I love your Van build videos

[@TheVoidModder]

hey scott if you tape the cut on the ply it can also help stop the splintering

[@JohnColgan.]

Great build, more solid. are you going to reinstate the pull unlatch? Any need for a drop down peg leg to support the drawer while fully extended for loading and unloading?

[@Pauly5150]

Kind of like in an ambulance? Good idea.

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Yes, I'll do the handle again , got to get some matching loops for the rope to go through. I think the weight can hold the drawer out ok, not a bad idea though!

[@alancroft6928]

Nice job Scott

[@hauarugilbs]

Hey bro, long time watcher, first time commenter. Love the vids! To avoid the veneer tearout on your ply. You can make a zero clearance infill piece for your tablesaw top. Easy enough to make out of ply. Chur!

[@tonyclausen8106]

Nice work Scott. Enjoy your lockdown holiday.

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Lol!

[@bobanyfingelf]

Simply awesome Scott!

[@donayre21]

11:09 you could make a U grove or slot in the back so the lid can open freely.

[@terrytopliss9506]

Great job Scott, thank for this exciting episode.👍👍

[@phillipbridge5009]

Every episode is exciting!!!!!

[@owent2032]

Great job mate!

[@Aepek]

2:58 curious to know if you were to raise the jobsite table saw blade up so the button of kerf is at the top of thickness of material if you’d get better “cuts & less tear out/damage”. Just a thought, and how I was taught to use a table saw. Not sure if “correct”, but been doing it that way for years now 😉 Nice build, very nice, you always produce AWESOME builds👍🏻 Cheers✌🏻

[@connectedlocally1868]

Hey buddy it doesn't reduce tear out and damage, that method only increases the safety so that the blade isn't sticking out more than it needs to. Clean cut is all about the blade type, get a blade that has more teeth (a finish blade). If you want you can reduce tear out with taping (mainly the bottom side) so the veneer is not ripping from the plywood.

[@HotForgeChaos]

@@connectedlocally1868 reduces the likelihood of kickback too

[@WoodMachinist]

@@connectedlocally1868 It does marginally reduce spelching compared to a full height cut, with something like 12mm plywood if you set the blade so that the bottom of the gullet is at the top of the material the travel of the blade's teeth is about 45-degrees diagonally through the material whereas with the blade at its full height the angle is probably closer to 70-degrees downwards which naturally is going to cause a higher chance of spelching. The ways to reduce spelching would be to use a correct blade for the material you intend to cut, for a small site saw like the one Scott has you'd want something like a 60 tooth blade with a triple-chip-ground tooth geometry for cutting two-side laminate plywood which will give good results, you can also install a "zero-clearance" mouth insert to reduce the opening around the blade to where it's practically touching the teeth, which will give the laminate/veneer support right next to where its being cut much like how a track saw track rubber stops spelching by virtue of being right up against the blade preventing any fibres being pulled upwards.

[@jbb5470]

Great video and build! Those look like very sturdy drawers, I like the rebates!

[@charleselkins4546]

Nicely done.

[@DiHandley]

Hi Scott, another great video. Is there a rule to determine how deep to cut rebates? 20% of the thickness or whatever? Thanks.

[@daveduncan9005]

Would you consider using construction adhesive instead of wood glue on the connections, along with fasteners, of course? Once cured, there is no way the connection would fail.

[@quentinsherratt7969]

That is such a cool pencil ✏️ 👍

[@bwillan]

Did you have enough plywood material left to redo the other drawer. It is just a matter of time before that one fails. The OCD in me couldn't stand to have mismatched drawers.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Nice... Going back and fourth on my next vehicle ....van or pickup

[@josephlee7325]

You might use the area at the button to store parts and accessories in

[@johnay93]

Thanks mate

[@AWilliamBishop]

The clamps....the red handle things...what are they I need some on the van, absolutely amazing

[@andreandrews571]

All you need is your string thingy on the release and your set🔨 How’s lockdown treating you day 2 looks like clear sky’s so far

[@jimmydickson8854]

Your the man Scott nice strong job

[@tn8584]

Happy lockdown Chris.

[@paulknights1764]

Sweet… 👍🏼🪚 The draw of glory…

[@simenmary4121]

Sorry for my english but, Your van fittout is noe off the best i have evner seen in a smal van i have the same system in my van but i have my dropp saw and my tavle saw om top of the fitout so i font brake my bak every time i lift it up

[@unusualpond]

For years I cut ply with a sacrificial board underneath like you are doing here to avoid chip out. But then I used to get heaps of burn marks on my edges which wouldn’t sand out. Now I usually cut with the sheets raised above the bench. You don’t seem to get scorch marks. I wonder what I was doing wrong…

[@ktulu193]

Much improved with the dadoes! Really like the orange laminate too!

[@Shmankafy]

Nice work!

[@tinkermouse-scottrussell3738]

You almost think you knew what you were doing; that's how it should have been done the first time. Awesome, fix Scott. Play safe from Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.

[@stevetheeuroguy6756]

Love your system with layout. I'm awful with marking what piece goes where. This gives me hope.

[@Aepek]

Liking the metabo router and that hose adapter. Lot better than mine

[@BewareOfTheFLuFF]

God I love this channel!