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Grouping tools is a good way to economize on space, and whether his French cleat idea, pegboard layout, or other system, making the group moveable can be useful, versus individual tool-specific mounts that may take up more space, and become less optimal over time. A row of screwdrivers does not need scrupulous ordered placements, just clear enough spacing to quickly spot the desired one, and open spaces to allow quick replacement for all that are normally kept there. It gets trickier when a tool has multiple uses, in various categories, and inevitably seems to find its way into a zone where it is forgotten. Vertical and visible is by far the better option, whenever feasible. As to small parts, fine organizing is valid for a hardware store, but actually takes up a lot of air space, where I can store a full small jar of similar sized screws and bolts, and pour them out, rummage through, and find the one I want, faster than the time it takes to go through a dozen little drawers labeled with numbers I don't remember or even care about.

Good video, thank you

Nice design! Did you end up making the one for the table saw out of MDF as well? Has it held up over time? I'm going to build something like this for my saw, and I'm researching what materials to use. I know that the weight will be evenly distributed across the sides, but MDF sounds too flimsy as a support for heavy tools. Thanks for the video!

your idea is good your design in poor. There are a few things that you should have used instead of wooden dowel you should have used a 1/2" black pipe and re-enforced the black pipe with a notch in the side carcass and then add hardwood around the black pipe. You can also pin the black pipe so it doesn't rotate. You can also grease up the black pipe and you can also hide your latches so they aren't seen or in the way. The flip top I built is 40 yrs old and still going strong.

Great ideas, even four years later, as I start setting up/organizing my new 120' sq. workshop. Love the labeling, love the idea of creating custom pieces for hanging things, but I'll probably start w/just some pegboard to at least get some tools/etc. put away, then start working on the pieces to hang things. Thanks!

Does it move when you joint a board? I have a mobile base with wheels and with the wheels locked I am able to move the entire jointer. Not same design as this though.

Another solution to the donut/weight bearing problem... use thicker donuts and recess them in the side panel. Still not visible and would carry the weight just fine.

Why not put one screw into the wall and hang the scissors from that?

3 years old but still extremely useful. Using this to get my shop in order tomorrow. Little tip for anyone finding this now, if you want to skip screws and still use it right away CA glue will work as a “clamp” while your wood glue dries. Even fewer tools needed now! Haha

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My shop is a terrible mess so thanks for the tips. I really liked the simplicity because when it comes to organizing it’s tough just to get started

I have the same casters. They’re intended to be purchased with the addition plate mounts so they’re removable. After about 1.5-2 years I’m not to big a fan of them. TIP: instead of stepping on 1 caster at a time (which is an issue, as it can skew your “work piece” base, table etc. by raising only one of 4 sides at a time). Drill a hole in each of the caster foot pedals. Attach a piece of angle iron or thick flat bar on both sides (2 casters on one side, 2 casters on the other side). Then you can step on the “bar” raising a whole side (2 casters at a time) at a time.

You live in key west so lucky

I was thinking of making something similar for my service truck

great video. what was the final thickness of the side panels and is there a specific standard for the panels of a vanity? I'm interested in making one. thanks.

Just found your channel (and subscribed) and saw this video. I feel for you. I was in the same boat, so to speak, but as a hobbyist. I lost my garage workshop in a flood about 8 years ago. Had just finished an almost 3 year journey replacing and repairing it when Harvey hit us worse than the first flood. About 2-3 feet of water in the garage. So everything was pretty much ruined again. I've since built a raised workshed and the majority of my wood work tools are now I'm that, but 5 years later it's still a rebuild process. (Waiting on better financial times to get a load to tear down and rebuild the garage - it's worthless right now)

Well thought out. I love the versatility of the design. Able to add drawers and drawers of different sizes is genius. I just subscribed and will be checking out more of your videos.

can you do a short on your apron? im looking to get one and was wondering if you like yours

Excellent! I need to build a couple of these. Was wondering how the MDF is holding up there in Key West? I know the humidity can be a bear in Fla.

Inspired and inspiring design. I'm planning a complete shop overhaul/redesign (hopefully this Spring/Summer) and am stealing some of this!

Nice work here. I've got the same jointer, and while I have a mobile base that came with it when I bought it, it's a pain to use, so this could be a nice replacement. Something I've seen other folks do with these flip down casters is screw a rod between them so you can flip up & down in half the time. I need to do that to the ones I put on my workbench.

Wow wellorganize storage,,, your can see at once for what you re looking for,, you can find at once, enjoy your working place, have a happy day.

Wow, this is by far the best video I've seen about M&T and pocket holes for beginners, especially for someone like me, who's trying to figure out what tools I need to make these things. Great explanations and I love all the different ways to approach this problem that you included.

I enjoyed your build. I thought it was amazing. Definitely inspired to do my own. Thanks for sharing this.

Do not worry, it is always good to watch somebody, getting out of trouble. This is how we learn the best. Thanks

I love that you label things. I think that’s my love language. 😂

Never get sick of watching these and honestly it makes me so happy/proud of you. Well done,old man. PS - when is my video dropping?

Enjoyed your video. I've been wanting to make a flip cart so this has been very helpful! I'm planning to use a piece of scrap iron pipe for the pivot. Most likely once the weather cools a little.

*Great job! Very interesting table. I also sometimes make tables, stools and more ;-)*

From an awful natural disaster, you found your positivity. When you initially showed the flooding, I was gutted for you to see the amount of wood and tools damaged in your shop. I love how you’ve seen it as an opportunity for improvement. Yup, I’m a new subscriber !

I’m outraged. Video too brief!!! 😃 Thanks for some ideas. And g’day from the south western corner of Australia.

I have two questions. 1) by adding the 4 corner blocks to support caster screw depth didn't you decrease the inside dimension of your length without accommodating for the length of the jointer? Did that happen off camera where I missed it? Your jointer should have been unable to fit inside by the width of two MDF boards. 2) Are those quality casters? I read several Amazon reviews saying the levers are flimsy and bend and break to where you can't use them anymore or hammer them back straight. It also said there were missing screws and washers from their orders.

Great design. Needing to build a mobile base for my 14" band saw I just purchased.

Nice ideas thanks, I'll give these a try in my workshop !

this is amazing. what suggestions would you have for someone who does not have welding experience, nor equipment? is there a way to buy the metal frame from somewhere?

Hi did you make second video on wall hanging tools?

Hello, may I ask how deep you make the juice groove?

I have an old craftsman table saw. Wondering if the Dado blades will work for this saw. You make it all look so easy!

I would be worried about a heavy box on the shelf breaking the "slider" of the above box due to the lever effect. Any problem with that?

From the Midwest to Key West... arctic tundra to tropics. Not bad, cheesehead.

Oh! A table with a sewing machine that flips to be just a craft table? Now you have my attention! 😁❤️

Turned out great!

I like that. great organizer! Do you have a preferred source for the slide boxes ?

Nice job Chris! With all those tools, you really needed a good system to store them. 👍

I love your works . I'm from Iraq

Nice work. Looks great!

Very nice Chris !!!

Nice one. Look at your smug little face when making the “more o’this” joke, and honestly: you should be proud of that one. Can’t believe I’m the first person to tell you this.

Can I say how happy I am when these pop up in my feed?

Awesome work Chris