Homemade DIY Camera Gear Organizers!
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- čas přidán 3. 09. 2022
- I'd really love to get some TrekPak drawer organizers (drawerganizers?) for my camera equipment, but they're expensive. So instead I'm going to make some of my own!
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Episode 17: DIY Camera Drawerganization
Dude, you are saving me hundreds. Don't sell yourself short. I think you did a great job! You showed us a cheaper solution that I am certain works just as well. Thank you again! On my way to the craft store now :) 3d printer warming up for the pins... WOOT!
Really glad it helped! Mine have held up really well since I made them- I even added them to a few other drawers too. 👍
by the way, neoprene car sound design foam is the same thing, and you can get sheets of it from an auto store for a couple of dollars, it also has the same adhesive backing. also great intro
Ahh, thank you! I’ll have to check out Auto Zone this week.
As an alternative to the pins, you could also make your own from a small spool of 14 gauge galvanized fence wire. It's considerably thicker metal than what's used for the bobby pins, so they should handle like the Trekpak pins. They'll cost pennies to make. You will need to file the ends after you cut them.
or Fence Wire Staples. They'd be stiffer than copper wire. Not sure if they'd be too big to fit in the slots.
If you ever need more protection, in the old days in touring rock bands, we had crew guys that would build instrument cases, by cutting the foam outline is a guitar ( used an electric turkey knife to cut ) then glue down the cutout on top of some foam. Wrap it tightly with velvet material and then glue it inside a case ( built with light plywood with arborite ( like counter tops ) and angle aluminum etc.
The cases held up incredibly better than most instrument cases.
Another pin option is 14 gauge electrical wire. Get 4'-5' at the hardware store for $2 or so. Cut it into 3" lengths. Wrap it around a pen barrel or screwdriver to make a U shape. The wire is already coated in plastic.
This is amazing. Thanks for the sharing.
My weekend project.
Tom, thanks for the creative, do-it-yourself, hands on video,. You never rest! 👍
I'm terrible at taking time off 😬
Incredible dude!! Looks great!!
This is a cool idea, I was looking up ideas for how people transport their gear besides buying expensive pelican cases with expensive foam and dividers. But this would help solve a part of the solution. Namely, buying cheaper totes and outlining them myself with dividers and protecting foam. Still looking for a way to load up light stands, tripods, and all other video gear in one trip loadout like on a hand truck or cart.
It's held up incredibly well so far (I added it to a few more drawers too). I don't know about heavier use from transport cases, but I don't see why it wouldn't work there too.
Thank you for making this. I’m moving all my stuff into a dresser to maximize organization and to keep track of everything. And I need to set something like this up.
Glad it was helpful! It's held up really well and I've since added similar setups to a few more drawers. Definitely no regrets about not getting the "official" versions.
@@TOMBUCK2 How has the foam held up? Cause that's the one thing I need to buy and not sure where to look for it
Absolutely brilliant design. I'm probably going to do this.
It's held up very well! I've since added to many other drawers too.
This was a good video, sick lighting and the quality was so crispy!
Thanks Eric! That means a lot to hear.
You can use stainless steel TIG filler welding rod for the pins. $8-13 for a 1/2 lb tube of 308L stainless. Northern Tool or even Amazon sells it.
Thanks for the tip!
Nicely done!
Thanks! These have really worked out well!
I didn't realize how much I needed this until I saw this! Now all I just need money...
The DIY method can be cheaper than what I did here- it’s kind of a pain but it works well!
I found this video to be quite helpful, I needed to make dividers for smaller cases and this idea worked like a charm, I ordered/bought way more materials than I needed for the first case I setup, but I have a LOT of extras for additional cases. The TrekPak kit wouldn't work for the small scale I was working on. Thanks for your time and effort creating this video.
Glad it helped! It's definitely tough to figure out the right amounts of everything- I have way more plastic than I'll ever need but the neoprene gets used up super quick. These are all still holding up great though, and I've even added them to a few other cabinets since!
Drawganising. Love it, great video Tom! Greets from Berlin!
This setup is very neat. Wish i saw this video before investing $ 100.
It’s held up very well! But if you’ve already got the “real” thing, then hey that’s awesome!
I LOVE YOUR DRAWERGONIZERS BETTER THAN THE OFFICIAL ONES!!!
Ok, this is the seal of approval I needed. 🏆
Same! I don't know why Tom thinks the official ones would be better.
I'm glad someone else also wound up with 4x more plastic than foam! I did this with my Apache case for my strobes. I went with 3mm foam b/c space is limited in those cases. The 1/4" looks much better. I also went with bobby pins and adhesive felt. I can't justify over $2 per pin as the case doesn't get that much use.
PS - my floor looked the same as well. I still have sheets and sheets of yellow corrugated plastic if you need some. I'm buying orange next. LOL
It's crazy how quickly you go through the foam! I've really liked the end result though now that it's been a while. Even ended up doing a few more drawers!
@@TOMBUCK2 Yeah. You've inspired me and my wallet. I want to do drawers and I found a couple rolling tool chests that may make their way into my office this summer.
Horses for courses :) A cardboard-version of that for «in office» use, ie almost no wear and tear inside the drawers, would probably last 10 years and be more than safe/protective enough, especially if one doesn’t have the money but have the time :) If, on the other hand, one could spend that time doing something that makes more money than the cost of the dividers, buying them is of course the smarter option :) Getting some 12 gauge wire and some pliers you can make tons of those clips as well, much sturdier than bobbypins if that is needed :)
Of course! Wire is a great idea! 💡
When I first saw the trek pak I was in love. Until I saw the price... And my first thought was "it's just a padded yard sign". This way, you can also get it in blue!
Padded yard sing- yep! 😁
I used 3mm felt instead of neoprene, but I do find in my roller case, the partitions are starting to loosen up. I guess it’s only really rigid at the top not the bottom. 3mm felt is available in a range of colours.
Ooh, I like the idea of different colors!
Great job on video!1. Do you have a name or link to the foam base at the bottom you have in the video? I really like it. Thank you
Cool video….all about organizing…..you couldn’t tell looking at my studio now lol 😂 I really need my old desk to sell lol
Clearing out space really makes a world of difference.
@@TOMBUCK2 ya our spaces are very similar size and design
You need a laser cutter. Then you could just design it, stick the neoprene on the entire sheet, then have it all cut out.
I would love that!
Great video, can you tell me where you got the foam base from and what it’s called please? The foam the lenses are laying on
It's actually just generic foam sound treatment pads from Amazon. They didn't work too great for that, but they're great for lenses! 😅
@@TOMBUCK2 way to go repurposing it! Great job👏
There is a sever concern when making camera gear and it is the compatibility of the material to the lens. You spend a lot of money for clear glass and do not want the foam or rubber out gassing any material to contaminate the lens. This can cause fogging, distortion and mold to form.
Well, now I know what I will do with my extra campaign signs.
Extra value from the Vaules Vault. 👍
Is the "real" version better....yeh, but not 150$ better. There are also some cost cutting measures you can do to get this down to 25ish
how has the foam held up for people over time?
It’s held up really well for me! I added it to several other drawers/chests too and haven’t had to replace anything so far.
I don't see the links. I can probably find everything, but what is the thickness of the corigated board?
Thanks!
These are the exact ones I ordered: geni.us/8Oh4l4D
They're 3/16" 👍
@@TOMBUCK2 Thank you!
This is better than the name brand shit! The official stuff is only expensive because it has a big brand name attached to it! Make your own shit and save the money to buy new gear or Taco Bell! Also, there's different types of cotter pens you can buy in bulk that's just as good or better than the TrekPak pins, or you can make your own with thick wire.
I like the funkiness of the DIY now that I've had it for a while. It's got character 😁
The DIY is just as good as the TrekPak. The only real thing that differs from your DIY to the Trekpak is that you have to stick the neoprene to the plastic and that's really it. The Trek pad you STILL need to measure, cut, and assemble. It not "pre-fab" pieces that you can re-arrange like the padded divider systems so you might as well DIY it yourself. The Trekpak just has all the materials in the box to do it and has the felt already glued to the plastic and sadly that is it. They don't even offer a "template" to cut anything.
Oh interesting! I didn't realize it was still kind of an expensive DIY project. These have held up really well. In fact, I ended up doing another drawer for my camera bodies and some accessories. The biggest thing I've learned is that the neoprene goes fast, so you definitely need to get more than you think.
Guess u need more glass
Seriously, I am not that organized ever... WHat I need is more room...(Don't we all)
I’m very excited that this helped make a little more room!