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!

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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@WillKlein]

Watching this to relax on a stressful day.

[@marktuckey6657]

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

[@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😉

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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]

1

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@donayre21]

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

[@enginelesss]

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!!

[@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!

[@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

[@tomfairbanks5567]

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

[@hanneskrebs1930]

I just get so happy watching your videos man!!

[@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

[@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.

[@katrinabell7684]

So nifty! Excellent cabinetry SBC👍😎

[@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

[@terrystephens1102]

Love the telescoping brackets 😁👌👌👏👏👏

[@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

[@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.

[@olrenison]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@sappernz]

excellent video Scott...Many thanks

[@soccovitch]

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

[@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.

[@Helveteshit]

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

[@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.

[@josephlee7325]

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

[@andrewbetschman3175]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@michaelburton4521]

Nice work Scott. Pleasure to watch

[@fanaticz666]

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

[@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.

[@craiglyle2966]

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

[@calebickler6052]

Glad the drummer is still at it

[@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. 👍

[@mymomentscollector5935]

Great job Scott!!, please stay safe.

[@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!

[@arimmer2356]

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

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

😭

[@bartnettle]

Sorry to hear you guys are back in lockdown

[@pauls4708]

nice work and well thought out

[@AllAccessConstruction]

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

[@135Ops]

Good job Scott!

[@TheOffcut]

Wawaweewa 😂. I like!

[@ohasis8331]

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

[@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 ✌️

[@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

[@sjaakninaber4989]

I love your Van build videos

[@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.

[@stevetonga2674]

You are a Master Craftsman Scott 👌🏽

[@quentinsherratt7969]

That is such a cool pencil ✏️ 👍

[@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

[@AWilliamBishop]

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

[@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;)

[@johnmontague69]

Nice job Scott

[@tonyclausen8106]

Nice work Scott. Enjoy your lockdown holiday.

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Lol!

[@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.

[@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.

[@justkiddin1980]

Pro-tip...put a piece of laminate just as big as tour table saw on top of it, clamp it down...and use it as a zero clearance insert. Might help with the tear out..👍🏻

[@josephlee7325]

I do like the fact you use rabbet and dado joints and this is the second or third time I seen this video

[@Handleyman]

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

[@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.

[@jimmydickson8854]

Your the man Scott nice strong job

[@troyladoux1953]

Gotta know about those work shoes you are wearing. You videos are great.

[@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.

[@owent2032]

Great job mate!

[@joehart3826]

HIKOKI Router REVIEW yes please

[@charleselkins4546]

Nicely done.

[@TheVoidModder]

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

[@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

[@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…

[@hoganmaps]

4:08 looks like you're about to review Makita's new cordless 18v bong

[@dilligafmofo5921]

40v for a real good hit😉

[@jamiefoote9940]

Nice one!

[@johnay93]

Thanks mate

[@paulknights1764]

Sweet… 👍🏼🪚 The draw of glory…

[@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!

[@Aepek]

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

[@bobanyfingelf]

Simply awesome Scott!

[@tn8584]

Happy lockdown Chris.

[@bri200490]

Love the channel mate . Fantastic skills and thinking to go with it. … but the weight is probably going to be the ongoing issue. And the leverage when the drawer is fully extended.

[@andrewcarr2431]

cannot wait for the MK 3 drawer on his next refit.

[@peternelson9865]

I didn’t see those Bessey clamp/spreader on their website.

[@ericpetersen7465]

HI FROM COLORADO I GOT MY SHIRT DOORS ARE WHAT I DID FON A JOB HAVE A GRAT DAY KEEPIT UP

[@elwinvanwees8516]

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

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

😂

[@stevetheeuroguy6756]

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

[@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.

[@rce2553]

You call it a rebate, I’ll call it rabbit. But don’t call it a come back. Name the Author, the Album, the Year it was released Scott Brown and your the man.

[@Shmankafy]

Nice work!