Most Flexible, affordable, and easiest-to-make drawer system!
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- čas přidán 8. 12. 2022
- This video is about my Best Tip for designing a workbench! The Drawer System I use is affordable, flexible, and very easy to make. A perfect integration for your workbench!
On my website, you can find a lot of information on more upgrades for your workshop. Visit: hookedonwood.online/Shop-impr...
Products Shown in this video:
AUKTOOLS Router
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BenchDogs INCRA Quad plate
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Some China Tools I used in this video:
Enjoywood clamping squares
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Hongdui Edge trimmer
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My Personal Banggood favorite of all time!
1. Hongdui Edge Trimmer
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2. Doweling Jig / Multi-row puncher
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3. 20-watt diode laser
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4. Drill guide cabinet jig
www.banggood.com/custlink/KDD...
5. T-ruler
www.banggood.com/custlink/3GG...
6. Precision square
www.banggood.com/custlink/DKv...
7. Miter square
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8. Miter square brass
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9. Height gauge
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My name is Dennis and I am from Hooked on Wood.
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Products I use in my workshop.
Table saw with dust system:
Felder 740S Slider
Felder 140
Workbench:
Incra master-R-router lift
AEG 1400w router
Incra 25" SL positioner with Wonder Fence
Drill press: Jet JDP 15B
Miter saw: Festool Kapex 60
Different links to products I use
Clamps:
Axminster trade hold down clamps
Piher Rail guide clamps
Micro Jig dovetail clamps
Bessey parallel clamps
Axminster trade parallel clamps
Push blocks
Micro Jig Gripper
Incra Push block
Thank you for viewing.
Best regards,
Dennis - Jak na to + styl
Good video. Your basic idea is really smart and even if someone doesn't do exactly what you've done, seeing how you've thought about the problem and solved it is just really good to know. Your details are really good.
I've made a lot of drawers. I don't think I'd 'want' to use your method.... but it's so efficient and easy that it's probably the best method for a new shop. After a few years the ones that start to wear, just upgrade them. And the ones that haven't? You've just had the use of them for many years and saved a lot of time and delay.
I've made drawers using finger jointed Baltic birch, hardwood runners rabbeted into the drawers and the carcass... Better, sure; and the drawers I made 30 and 18 years ago are still like new...but I haven't been able to bring myself to the hours and hours and set ups required to make more. The drawers you have and use are much better than the ones you don't have and can't use.
I think I would make sure that if the carcass sides started to wear they can be popped out, replaced or rabbeted so hardwood runners can be inserted.
The best coating for the MDF slots and the bottoms of the drawer sliders that I know of would be epoxy with carbon filler. It's black . Don't need fiberglass. You can quickly sand and buff this coating with steel wool this surface until it's smooth like a mirror (if you want). It's tough and slick, but I would always use beeswax or paraffin wax (not sure what they call this stuff in Europe). With this coating I don't think you need worry about anything wearing out. But definitely your edge easing and sanding is important, otherwise the drawer bottoms will start cutting into the carcass.
I would double the number the slots in the carcass. so 70mm high drawers... 75mm slots, cut another set at 37.5mm. So you could use two drawers in three slots and space above the drawer. I've found that it's very easy to over fill a drawer. Suppose you decide to have a drawer for power tools? Some of these will be higher than the drawer sides. You could drop down half a height, problem solved.
Also, because my method for making drawers was so time consuming I just made as many as possible, I arrived at a standard size (too big to mention here, I also used them as art print drawers). So for my shop I just made tall carcasses with runners so I could use all the drawers. So if I set up to make a bunch of drawers I'd make as many as possible.
To coat the Baltic birch I drilled a small hole in the 152 x 152cm sheets, sand the whole sheet with a pole sander and ROS. Then I hung them on a wire hook and coated them with Bona floor coating. Then I cut out all the drawers. Hope this contributes to your brilliant solution.
Great comment👍 thanks
Can you tell me more about the epoxy with carbon fiber? Is it a kit or do you just add carbon fiber with epoxy? Brand name?
@@juanmcain No fiber. Just WestSystems 423 Graphite Powder additive (I miswrote 'carbon filler') This makes a more slippery but epoxy hard surface. Mix it up, paint it on, then when it sets sand it, buff it with steel wool and a coat of wax.
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Interesting ideas. One question though- how does having double the slots i.e. every 37.5 mm in this example help? Won't it need new door fronts for every drawer? TIA.
Excellent drawers. I really appreciate your plans & explanation.
Thanks for sharing.
Debbie
Great design. Upgrading my outfeed / router table this winter, so I think this will fit in quite well. Well done!
Greetings from Texas, USA! I just discovered your channel this week and I have enjoyed what I have seen so far. I love your workbench/drawer system! The modularity is fantastic and as you mentioned it is much more economical. I do like the metal drawer slides, but this is a great system when you need to make many drawers (as I do in my current shop). I also really like your Match Fit assembly table. I just got the starter kit, so I'm excited to make one for myself as well. Cheers! - Joe
Just love your content Dennis, so informative, practical and articulate. Happy 2023.
I've been looking for a method like this to make drawers for my shop. This is terrific! Thank you!
LOVE THESE DROWERS!! I am designing something similar and you have inspired me to make some changes
Fantastic build Dennis 👏 The colours look a awesome contrast 😍
I like this modern and effective approach. I also like the design with this dark coloured MDF and the contrasts. Good job!
Drawer slides are amazing, I will be using this method on my next set- thank you!
Those drawers look really sharp and give a really professional look to your shop. Nice job!
Genius design. And I love the very clean and uncluttered design
Wow, I think that is the cleverest garage storage idea I have seen in a long time.
Great tips! I didn't even think about having the nook between the drawers and the tabletop for placing a tool that you're using - good idea! Also, I love how neat, tidy, and clean your workshop always is.
Great design. You have really made me think about how I would like my new workbench setup. Looking forward to checking out your website. 👍🏼
This is a great idea, you can find cooling stand like this in kitchens or bakeries where you can put a cooking tray or even deeper treys on the same rack.
Absolutely first class and a lovely modern colour scheme.
I love this modular idea of building drawers! Very tidy, and I'm liking and subscribing. I'll be building a workbench soon, and I'm sure I'll use some of your drawers :D
Wow, you have just given me the perfect idea on what I need to do in creating my drawer spaces. I love this and will be implementing this drawer design in my shop. Thank you ! I have also never been to your channel before, but just subscribed as I'm really impressed with the way you think. Great stuff ! Cheers from Utah... ;-) 2 thumbs up !!
that drawer system is awesome thank you. such an engineering perspective on woodwork, incredible
rewatched this to gain understanding of the spacing. I am going to attempt drawers using this concept. Thanks for this video!!
This the route I wanted to go but wasn’t sure how except with hardwood. I’m glad this alternative turned out great and it’s the way I will go. Plus drawer slides are so expensive with as many drawers as I plan to have. Thank you!!!
Thank you for sharing. Very clean, versatile and easy. Stay warm, safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
Simple, efficient and easy. Very nicely done. Thank you for sharing your brilliant ideas. I really enjoy your videos.
Very smart, Dennis. I’ve used drawers like this for years, but standardizing the size and space is a game changer. Well done. Scott
The forward thinking is what is admirable here. He committed for the long haul with the first bench of drawers.
I am fascinated to see your video, you have the very nice workshop and the order of you see good impression to your customers.
You hoped, I would like it … I love it!
It looks great and has very clever design. Thats the system, which I‘m going to use for my „workshop“. Thanks for sharing this information/video 🙏
I worked at an office furniture manufacturer for years. Their lateral file cabinets were based on multiples of 3" which gives a wide range of drawer options and combinations. You've done the same thing. Excellent work.
An ingenious idea for a closed indoors environment/workspace only.
That's called precision work! Well done
I recently made similar type drawers with a flexible system for my work van out of Birch plywood. I clear coated the drawers and cabinets and then gave them both a generous coat of waxed. They work great!
Using the MDF properties to help glide the drawers is brilliant.
I did something similar in my shop but I added UHMW tape on the underside of the drawers to help them slide more easily.
Fantastic system and very nice workbench I will reuse some of your ideas I like a lot the workbench with the T-track grooves that allow you to hold in place anything. Well done
Beautifully simple. Genius design.
Brilliant to have every drawer box the same, saves on confusion of many drawer box dimensions, & I can remake a drawer height later if I decide
This system is perfect for my new old shop. The cost of lumber and plywood is through the roof so the MDF is something I switched to, loved the gray scheme against the yellow pine drawer pulls.
Fantastic - Very Creative. I shall employ your design in the refresh of my shop. Thank You for sharing.
heeeeey! that's a great system! nice built and affordable too! i'm gonna use it in my workshop. thank you 4 sharing!
This brilliant because it is so simple. I am designing my new workbench now and will use this design for drawers.
Great idea on the draws been looking for ideas to build a workbench I like yours the best thanks for sharing
Awesome. Thanks for sharing. I want to include something similar into my upcoming workbenches.
I am so pleased I found you as what you are doing is brilliant and I can gain “experience” by watching your productions which as I am 64 is very handy!! Lol
Bob
England
Absolute class mate, great content. 100% going to use this, simple, efficient and looks awesome. Keep up the good work!
Hi Dennis from New Hampshire. Just discovered your channel and like your bench and drawer system very much. Looking forward to your next video!
Yeah great idea.
Think I’ll be incorporating this idea into my work bench
I love your design aesthetic!
Absolutely bloomin fantastic! Really nice! 👍
Very nice! I want to add drawers to a workbench I just made. I think I’ll try this method!
Brilliant aesthetics and ergonomy. I always loved simple wooden sliders. They last an eternity plus another one, they work as expected, they stay or glide when needed, they are cheap, can be installed with minimal if no measurements and can be used in a modular system like the one shown here.
Excellent content!
This is perfect. Thank you for sharing this clever and cost effective modular system - new subscriber!
Thanks for the video i really enjoyed it and make me thinking how to incorporate this idea into my small hobbyist workshop!
I have a cabinet that I need to make some drawers and was thinking about what style I should use. Your system seems very economical, functional and very nice looking.
love the idea of this. I'm sure I'll use something from this in my garage soon!
Well done. Great function and style. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent system. Will be using it as the basis of my own cabinets.
Very nice video! I liked very much how clean and nice stored is everything in there!
Nice job, great ideas. Definitely going to use on my new table. Thanks
Prachtig ontwerp zeg! Ik ga mijn eigen eerste werkplaats inrichten rond de herfst dit jaar en ben op zoek naar inspiratie. Ik geloof dat ik mijn #1 gevonden heb. De french cleats, het ladensysteem, de kleurstelling en functionaliteit.. helemaal top!
Great design! I’m going to incorporate this into my next workbench
Great educational video all the way from the design to the finished project.
Thanks for this brillant idea, I'm looking for it for a long time. Best wishes from south of France 👍
Outstanding system and video. Great work!
Nicely done and a beautiful looking shop.
loved your video. Thank - you. I hope you tube treats you good so you keep up the great work.
This is awesome Dennis! Really appreciate all the hard work you do to produce and share all these videos with us all. Merry Christmas and thank you again for the inspiration.
Merry Christmas to you too Dennis.
Genius!!! I love this design.
Well conceived and impressive build quality
Excellent idea! No need for drawer slides, which makes it cheaper, and quicker to assemble.
Thank you for your inspiring videos with a lots of ideas!
Outstanding, I love the idea and execution.
I'm about to renovate my shop after having "broke it in" as a beginner. I'll be using this system, it's fnastic!!
Excellent video and design. Thanks very much for sharing this. AWESOME,
Another brilliant design. I do really like that my drawer slides extend fully, for my small bits storage, but if I had watched this before my first workshop drawer I’d likely saved the money on slides and gone this way instead. I like the modularity a lot.
Wow. Just wow. Great explanation and excellent system!
I run a 3/8 deep by 1/2 rabbited slot down the side of the drawers and put the strips they ride on on the inside of the case. I built a rolling tool box base in 1978 When I needed one at the factory I worked at, And, many more for my shop over the years.
This drawer system is brilliant. The ability to have lots of shallow drawers relatively cheaply is a huge organizational win. Thanks so much for the idea! Merry Christmas!
Drawer system looks like it’s based off of the Ron Paulk Smart Woodshop that he designed and built many years ago.
No it is based off Jer Schmidt. But not as good.
Excellent ideas and exceptional instruction. Thanks.
I came from the miter saw fence and subscribed for this amazing drawer system ;) definetly trying that
I love your work benches! Their designs are both elegant and efficient. I wish I could get the hard MDF here in the states, but every time I look for it it's never from a local source. But the best part of your system is that it can be modified to easily accommodate different bench tops and building materials. Merry Christmas!
I love the drawer system, it is genius!
Amazing, beautiful and functional, congrats!❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Totally worth watching, also liked and subscribed, thank you very much !
beautiful work thx for posting
I agree, this is a well worked out drawer system. I have used the more tempered 1/4 masonite instead for bottoms and fronts. If oiled and finished it turns dark brown and can be worked up to a fairly shiny surface if you want to put multiple coats on. No handles just a hole to pull with your finger. Yours is beautifully thought out and executed as usual.
Excellent video and design. Think I'll be copying this down the road.
Really enjoyed your content. Great tutorial, keep it up 👍👍
Thanks for the great video!!! just subscribed! Like the way you say drawers
Really great video! I appreciate the depth you got into as to design choices and talking through them. I have some slightly different design elements on mine, based on need, available materials I wanted to use, etc., but your process definitely helped me.
One idea I used that may help you is that I incorporated iron-on white melamine edge tape onto the gliding surfaces of my drawers, as a hardening treatment to make the action more slick. Mine has simple drawer boxes (no lip on a wider bottom), gliding on protruding cleats attached to the uprights, and the top surfaces of the cleats treated with the tape. If you wanted to use this harder/slicker surface treatment, you could route a mortise along the bottom edges of the drawers that is the thickness of the tape, iron it on there, and not have to change anything else.
Cheers, and thanks again!
Simply brilliant! Thanks
Very cool system. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely work
Great build!
Great design and features. 👌🏻
Great system. Looks like this will be a lot cheaper to make than all these draw slides.
Excellent video and build! I have been thinking of making something similar to this for the last couple of years and out of all the videos I've watched this is the closest to the idea I had in my mind so it's great to see it works is functional flexible and looks good! (I've even contemplated making this as a kitchen replacement! Wasn't sure if would be too "basic" looking but with some nice fronts and a couple of tweaks I reckon it could work for a kitchen also! (Maybe just add a couple of runners for the most frequently used drawers) and the rest use this method to save money on drawer runners.
Cheers from London 👍🏴🇬🇧
Nice video, good way to make inexpensive drawers.
Nice clean system you’ve developed!