Tool Storage - DIY

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Plans are now available on my Etsy. www.etsy.com/listing/990984967/tool-storage-digital-plans?ref=shop_home_active_1

[@MrFolder40]

Yes dude! I've been waiting for this.

[@M-J-P]

Thank you... My project starts tomorrow :) I will make one change of splitting it into two cabinets of 48 and 24 due to space constraints. Your guide and video will help as this is my first project starting from scratch.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

@@M-J-P Happy building! Id love to see the final product! @ me on insta!

[@larryshapiro11]

What size drawer slides did you use for these plans?

[@fredycordero2217]

Your a Legend.!

[@Diywithjenn]

As someone who has really bad ADHD, I appreciate this video. You made it very interesting the entire time. Plus, your work turned out really nice!

[@KevBotWorkshop]

O I understand completely, im the same way. Glad you liked the video

[@karenswank1865]

Upon unboxing, I was immediately upset at how the rails were very noticeably bent. But I kept going, all tools needed to assemble were included kzbin.infoUgkxqtX4Dxs6aecAZEuz6GY5-d81YecKCshn and I had it set up in about 30 minutes. Honestly I love this thing, make sure to read the measurements and measure your space so you know if it'll work for you. I bought this to put inside my closet, underneath where I hang my clothes and it is absolutely perfect! It is VERY sturdy and all drawers glide easily and mine are stuffed, and they are still flush when closed.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Thanks Karen!

[@ABH313]

the comedy in the editing was hilarious and the information and instruction was great. just subbed.

[@Petrol360]

Love the color. Stylish but industrial! Great build!

[@jaydoe3707]

I really like that color.

[@benhinton7421]

I’d love to get the plans too. Plus I’m sure your sister is happy to get your tools out of her drawers!

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Haha dont tell it went in the trash!

[@christophermaurer1271]

LOL. Lucky You. I have been using my parents dresser drawers that were purchased in 1950. We have had a lot of rain lately, and I put some chocks under it to stop it getting wet. The mice really appreciated a dry place to sh*t. Not under it but thru ALL the drawers.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

thats rough! yeah I was tired of digging to find stuff. If youre looking to upgrade. I do have plans for this

[@fishhuntadventure]

Good project. FWIW as a professional- you can probably get away with 1/2” baltic ply drawer sides and 1/4” bottoms. You alluded to that at 9:00 With glue and stepped square joinery, I have a mechanic’s bottom chest on wheels the size of yours. I built it almost 25 years ago and even with a couple drawers full of ~100# + of steel jigs, hammer forms, and dollies I have never had a single failure other than a drawer pull I dropped a big maple plank on. One thing about it: yours will last at least that well! :) I prefer the narrower drawers as you mentioned; the idea of a toolbox is to access tools in an organized fashion, not stuff it full of stacked up stuff. Nice color choice btw Mine’s a tad more blue tone but yours looks familiar.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Thanks! And i fully agree about thinner ply. In my plans I made an adjustment for everyone to save some $ and make it weigh less. I still would probably not use 1/4 on the bigger drawers just my opinion cause I throw in there a router and sander and drill so the big drawers are a bit heavy, but yeah I see what you mean

[@gernestpeters7603]

I subscribed mostly because I like how you are all business and don't waste time with fluff. There is an incredible amount of information in your 15 minute video. Much appreciated!

[@rkerby6375]

Great design, and build project! Well done!

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@phillipm1018]

I wish you had dimensions in the plans I purchased. Saw review with same stress but he was going to watch video again and write down what dimensions he can. Shouldn't be necessary. Shines a dim light and a great production.

[@stuffandymakes1648]

Go Blue!! Great design. Great video. Totally going to use your design as a base for mine. Thank you for putting together this video. Love the channel.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Thanks andy! Would love to see the final result! Tag me on insta and Go Blue!

[@stuffandymakes1648]

@@KevBotWorkshop I will! I have a steel rod desk project and a BBQ/pizza oven island project ahead of workshop projects, but I’ll definitely tag you. Thanks again!

[@charlieodom9107]

This is BADASS!!! I plan on making cabinets like this for my garage, but not mobile. I also plan on doing some type of butcherblock top for mine, so I can abuse it without worrying about destroying it. I really like the idea of doing a bunch of thinner drawers too.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

O I absolutely get that! I dont plan to work on this much so i didnt make it with space to clamp or anything. If I wanted to, I could just replace the top some day. The thinner drawers though.. huge space saver

[@codetech5598]

With all of those ball bearing slides, this must be a high budget project.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

yep, youd be right. Slides arent cheap but I did buy in bulk. Theres cheaper ways but thats what I wanted on mine

[@jamesfischer5389]

Nice U of M Clothes! I'm from a Detroit burb, and a new subscriber! Really Nice Cabinet Too!

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Go Blue, I live on the west side of state now

[@billlevassiur8274]

Great workmanship.

[@lexdemonica]

Solid points for including minions.

[@bobso7638]

Learnt some new tricks for cabinet making. Thanks Kev

[@AndreSilva-jq9kq]

Excellent project, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

My pleasure!

[@TomFYouTube]

Thanks for the video. Advice requested. I used to build custom furniture professionally in the 80's for a few years. When I stumbled upon your video I remembered that I still need to build a large "Map" style storage cabinet for my radio control airplane workshop. The interior of the drawers need to be about 60" wide and 36" deep but only 3" and 5" in height. They will hold larger scraps for fiberglass, kevlar and carbon fiber cloth, sheets of mylar, plastic vacuum bagging material and paper plans for radio controlled aircraft. Picking your brain, I have no have no Idea how to successfully build such large but shallow drawers and keep them from sagging over time. Thanks...

[@ekdal85]

That intro! Loved it!

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Glad you liked it!

[@rogerwhiting9310]

I bought used blueprint cabinets that hold items 2 inches... usually on their side. They are full depth drawers on ball bearing rollers.. and 48x48 inches. You can get these SUPER quality files for cheap or free on Craigslist, etc. You can stand in the drawers without buckling. You can stack units on other units without loss of strength or function. For larger storage I bought steel storage cabiners with many different sizes and shapes. You can buy super quality used ones for $50 each from junkers. Buy some Harbor Freight wheels to put under them and you have cabinets that are as good as Snap On for PENNIES on the dollar. I have 25 blueprint drawers and 100 steel drawer cabinets on 100 or so wheels. I didnt spend $2000 for EVERYTHING.

[@smarkalet9078]

Some nice drawer tricks here!

[@dreamfunction4491]

Great design and build. Thanks.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Glad you like it!

[@rjrj570]

learned more in this video than any (all) the others.

[@brend7061]

Great work. It turned out brilliant. Well done young man.

[@MOONLIGHT-rk5lq]

Good color, Good cabinet.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Thanks! It fulfills all my needs

[@huckman1132]

great video , just what i was looking for. great job

[@ThatHobby]

This is a great build. I am going to try to build this with all the scrap wood in my garage. I think I have enough to build 4 or 5 of these things. That would be awesome. Plans or no plans you made such a good video I will just follow along the best I can and make the rest up as I go. Great tip on the drawer slides spacing.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Hoping for plans soon, have to wrap up some work first and I will get those out ASAP

[@ThatHobby]

Woohoo!!!

[@jdogmcnasty1980]

the ace ventura edit gets a like from me!

[@WildEX10]

Great video! I'll be making this for sure. I appreciate your usage of the Sketchup model also it made it clearer what parts were being created. Also I use Sketchup for all of my designs also. Again nice job!

[@terenceleonard7724]

Great job sir. Looks outstanding

[@trojwarr1933]

Your videos are awesome!!!

[@nicolasseguel3477]

Brilliant!!! Greetings from Chile!

[@NyxSabrina]

This wasn't even organized madness 😭🤣 The new storage unit looks wonderful! 😍

[@KevBotWorkshop]

it was chaos.. and it had to go. GOOD RIDDANCE!

[@iDiveDOTtv]

Super skills man and that is one amazing desk. I just wish I had all the tools to make it and then space to store this tools :-)

[@KevBotWorkshop]

You dont need all the fancy tools, all of this can be done with a circular saw, drill, and pocket hole jig. It helps to have more but it can be done.

[@Vintauri]

Nice build. I normally don't like to paint on wood but that came out really nice!

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Me to vintauri, but i saw something similar online and thought it looked super slick. No regrets here

[@PaulGreenVlog]

They look really good. Top job

[@daltrywoodworks8811]

Looks great, love that blue!

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Thanks Ryan! Im definitely gonna be using it again

[@jpontiac4294]

Awsome....love the castor idea to move around when needed

[@dkbuilds]

Awesome! Very professional looking cabinet. Nice work! Definitely agree that many shallow drawers are the way to go. Looking forward to the follow up video!

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Game Changer in the shop. Gotta get used to which drawer the tools are in though

[@jaysonbackes9279]

Great job! BTW, at 9:55, one day that brad is going to turn and get your thumb.

[@josezavala5423]

How thick was the spacer used for the drawer slides? (Video time 12:33)

[@jameslansdale7370]

Some of the best editing I’ve seen, great project and video! Success is just a matter of time.

[@oliverchumleyjohnson7070]

Your filmmaking skills are amazing! This was great to watch! Keep up the great work. I’m definitely a subscriber now

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Thanks Oliver! Welcome aboard!

[@TinasheKavumbura]

Me too.

[@eljefedrone5489]

Pretty Badass, no one made comments on the polka dot shorts!!!

[@KevBotWorkshop]

hahaha... they are mustaches THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

[@glenncol]

Awesome video

[@blueovalfan23]

not bad.. i should do this rather than open shelves. saw dust gets EVERYWHERE without a dust collection system in place. i don't do enough wood work to justify the expense, i do have a ton of tools and am always tinkering on something. made something similar to hold a large blow molded case full of sockets, used warped thrown away plywood (was given a lot) and pallet wood and the same slides. turned out ok once i made a jig for the skil saw. those slides i found could be mounted by the cut out tabs making up for slight variances. they kinda float between the drawer and frame.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

exactly! I was thinking about a tool wall but I also dont have dust collection set up

[@ssgtegan]

I will totally buy the plans.

[@daveknott4563]

looks great. Looking for your plans when you release them :) After building all our stores cabinetry with 3/4" pre-finished white birch, I had to run everything one and done as there was no cover up finish work. For that bottom upper toe kick, I'd run front to back bottom shelving and that toe kick plate would sit all the way to the top of the 3.5" cut out, supporting the shelf. I like your method as it saves material and you have drawers anyways. Thought I'd give you an alternate if you ever want to leave that open and have a bottom shelf.

[@senseinathan1]

great work. I need this in my workshop.

[@leskorcala4898]

Thi video inspired me to do this cabinet I need up with slightly taller adding up extra drawer. Love the plans very easy to fallow ! I am at the process to building drawers , fortunately I don’t have table or router and only track saw . I think the only option is to do bottoms gluing them and perhaps screws instead rabbet style. I have question regarding you mounting example of the slides where you measured the width of the drawers, did you just to the top right on as you showing in the video ? or should I do say across entire top or bottom. This will e little tricky and not much room for error haha , thanks again ! Greetings from cold Montana

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Love that youre making your own! would love to help but Im having a little trouble understanding what youre asking.. are you refer when I am explaining at 7:06?

[@harveygussow7913]

This is great I now have an alternative then metal or plastic. Thanks for doing this.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Sure thing Harvey I did it just for you! Happy Holidays

[@allllrightythen]

Just came across your channel, really nice video. Go Blue!

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Go blue!

[@richie4ohio]

I am a Buckeye, and I just subscribed. It's been a LONG TIME since someone with an "M" on their hat has done any great coaching like you are doing KevBotWorkshop. And go Buckeyes!

[@KevBotWorkshop]

@@richie4ohio we can all put our differences aside for some wood woodworking right? Eh we'll try anyways haha

[@fm694]

Dude that’s beautiful

[@ShopNation]

Oh...I LIKE THAT

[@First.Last.99]

good job bro, nice solution

[@homebuilt9579]

That dresser system you had was pretty solid, not sure why you'd even consider a change! Seriously though, great build, especially the camera work and editing.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

You're right I should go fish it out of the trash and put the tools back! haha

[@JamesManCave]

Hey, great video and great build. Really well put together video, wish you much luck with your channel 👍

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Thanks James! I just subbed to you

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Great project. Would love to have one of these. Just found your channel. Looking forward to seeing what else you have done.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Thanks Angie! welcome! Im only just getting started on my channel. Stay tuned!

[@MakewithJake]

Great build! I'll definitely be building some shallow tool storage soon myself.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Youll love it. Highly recommend!

[@efrempeter1029]

Greatest Band in Pawnee

[@KevBotWorkshop]

You're 10,000 candles in the wind. Spread your wings and fly

[@efrempeter1029]

@@KevBotWorkshop i have that same shirt, a MR hat, a Johnny Karate shirt and JJ's Diner shirt.... i can't get enough. way better than Jet Black Pope and Muscle Confusion

[@shannonbellemare7087]

best drawer slides for this? Link for the Rockler casters? Just downloaded the plans. I look forward to the build.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

links are in the description. Happy building!

[@samiadel7043]

Perfect sir 🎉 thank you.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Most welcome

[@harryshaw4998]

I'm going back through and listen to what the dimensions are, I'll write them down and try to blue print

[@JM-sz4oi]

Well done! Looking forward to plan availability

[@fooddude9921]

Kevin - Check the jig you made for the screw holes for your handles - the handles are crooked.

[@54mgtf22]

Great job 👍

[@jameshackley4216]

Need to update your plans. The middle drawers (K) are 1/2 narrower than the outer drawers (J) but the back supports (E) are all the same. Thanks

[@akhurash]

Great video and build.

[@Jonacarpenter]

Great video, I've watched it....4-6 times. I'm building my 'miter box bench' built in bank of cabinets.... I haven't seen/heard a great name for it 🤔. but at one end, I'm going to build something like your 'tool storage' unit, to replace my actual tool crib, so it is under the right side of the miter box. The cabinets on the left will be door cabinets for all the tools that have their own cases. Your 'tool storage' looks great and it's just what I'm looking to build. How did you find the drawer slides / gliders....? Where/where.... I saw the Amazon link, and reviews. But what is your take on them? I'm building a new bed, that has drawers built into the base, and I'm using Knobonly slides on that project. So I'm looking for any feedback ???? Keep up the great work, I'll be checking out your other videos.👍👍 Jon

[@KevBotWorkshop]

The slides are alright nothing fancy. They are even pricey for the number of slides I needed. Of course I would love some nicer slides but for shop furniture, its not worth the money.

[@Jonacarpenter]

@@KevBotWorkshop Thanks for the feedback. So are you ok with them for the shop? Or do you have someone you recommend? I'm using Knobonly, because of the soft close and weight capacity, and they are reasonable price wise. If you drop the soft close Promark are pretty good. Any thoughts? Again, nice project.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

@@Jonacarpenter Yeah they are fine, definitely not the best but not the worst. If I were to make again I would maybe would try to find cheaper slides but wouldnt want to go down in quality. soft close are really nice, if you have the means I saw go with that.

[@Advcrazy]

Man, 4 sheets of baltic birch plywood costs like $1500usd here in Norway now. almost cheaper to use solid wood!

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Sorry brother! use whatever you can!

[@jeffliou]

Nice hat. Go Blue.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Yessir Go Blue!

[@davidflorezborge4984]

Puedes subir el despiece gracias y muy buen trabajo

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, dude! Nicely done! 😃 I just subscribed!!! Merry Christmas! Have a FANTASTIC 2021! And stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@Tensquaremetreworkshop]

Question- why did you use pocket hole screws for the drawers, when they have false fronts so conventional screws would not be seen? Instead the sides have those big holes showing. Is there some advantage? Cannot be strength, the 1/2" bottoms will add all that is needed.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Pocket holes give more strength while screwing straight into plywood endgrain isnt as stong and can cause the layers to split

[@ijot2122]

How to find majolica blue paint

[@whocares0692]

Nicely done and GREAT tutorial !! . O. H. 😁

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Ill let that second part slide only cause you started with kind words.... ;)

[@mrgdc7120]

Brilliant video, can you link us to the sketchup file please? I'd love to build this for myself. Greetings from the UK.

[@FlokrollProjects]

awesome, sweet build

[@billybike57]

Thanks for sharing!

[@KevBotWorkshop]

You betchya!

[@bring5]

Love the edits!

[@mohsensh5946]

Nice job❤

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Thanks!

[@darthjump]

If anyone re-builds this i recommend installing the drawer slides while the wood pieces are still unassembled. There is a reason why IKEA does this. It´s much easier if everything is measured correctly. But given that he got them after building the cabinet his order of operations was justified.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Sure you can do that, as long as you're right with measurements. IKEA is all mass produced, cut by CNCs , takes out the human error. Ill continue to do it this way

[@ilanmeyers4007]

Thanks for the video and plans (which I purchased). What size screws are you using to attach the drawer bottom to the drawer frame? In the video it shows a box of 1 1/4" but that seems too big for 1/2" ply? Thanks

[@antoniorp4462]

Gostei da forma de construção,mas a organização vem de cada Pessoa.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

muito obrigado

[@scott98390]

What was your total cost for the plywood? Is 3/4 still about $100/sheet?

[@joelhoeksema]

Just found your channel and subscribed! Great content. Go Blue! (Such a terrible FB season)

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Lets not talk about it hahah basketball season is underway and I have a short memory. Thanks for the sub!

[@danielbohannon302]

Do you have plans for that and what kind of drawer slides did you use looking to build one like that need to organize my shop a lot better and it already is hope you get this message and reach out to me thank you

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Plans and hardware in the description! Thanks for watching!

[@doycebrimmage6865]

Do you have plans or a materials/cut list for this project

[@selhamawy]

I would like plans as well !!

[@Crewsy]

Instead of those Rockler casters you should’ve just eliminated the 4” toe kick and installed 6 good quality 3” casters with brakes on the front 3. That way you don’t have the 6” on each side of the cabinet wasted for the caster and need even more space to reach with your foot to set the caster.

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Thanks for the tip!

[@RossWilliamsDC]

Plus saving the 4" of wasted space in the bottom of the cabinet

[@josephwiens2949]

Hi. I bought the plans for this project. However I still have not received the email with the pdf or whatever. Could someone look into it? Thanks. I really want to build this tool box 😁

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Reach out to me on etsy with your order number and I can look into it

[@baljazz]

How much did it cost to make it?

[@albertwang3667]

Go Blue!

[@The_Unobtainium]

10:31 - maybe the screw shine but not the way you used it...

[@thomaswebb4254]

Can you share the SketchUp design file? Nice looking design.

[@AlexBourget]

Hey Kev, I really dig this design and look forward to trying my hand at following your design once I move into a bigger space soon. I tried my best to replicate what you did in sketch up and made a cut list. I made a few adjustments just guessing at some of the dimensions and I wasn't able to get my cut list down to what you used but it's pretty close. I could post that up for you to give to other viewers who also want to try this out if you're interested. Didn't want to hop on your channel and just put your designs out there without permission :p

[@KevBotWorkshop]

Thanks alex, but im gonna have plans for sale really soon

[@Murpie2u]

Fantastic!!!

[@bugattibuilder]

Any chance for an update on drawer organisation?

[@KevBotWorkshop]

not yet. It got pushed to the back burner as I have some other pressing projects to work on