Great job Spencer! I'm an over 60 tradesman and wish that I had your knowledge at that age. I hope that there are some younger guys that are equally inspired by your sharing. I also hope that you continue to grow your business as the Lord provides and that it enables you to mentor the next generation as well. We need more trades people.
@MarkStevens-kf8bi10 ай бұрын
@Mike-dy8bq I too am an over 60 tradesman and applaud your comments about Spencer. He is an inspiration to what a knowledgable tradesman should be. Well done Spencer🙏
@iplayzthegames69686 ай бұрын
I'm 20. Only been in the trades a couple years but these videos are brilliant there's so many little things I wouldn't even consider that will save me time and unnecessary effort
@laidenc7 ай бұрын
I’ve watched a million walkthroughs of vans, trailer, utes and other work vehicles and this by far is the most informative and well thought out. Thank you for sharing your wisdom gained and ingenuity learned over the years!
@billystray7007 Жыл бұрын
I drive a single rear wheel box van , it's very neatly set up with nothing on the floor , much like yours. I wholeheartedly believe it buys me instant confidence from a new contractor or client. That alone is worth the investment.
@robinkrug6513 Жыл бұрын
i am impressed every time i watch your channel. you are very talented for such a young man. wish there were more carpenters that had your attention to detail, craftsmanship and pride. thank you
@lesbentley4082 Жыл бұрын
Your organization/OCD sings to my soul! Great work and videos! Keep them coming, I’ve learned so much. Thanks!
@PaulMikna Жыл бұрын
This is pure gold advice here.... The cost of looking for tools is a drain on profits as Spencer notes. As a handyman I keep separate bags for each trade, and then just grab and go. If that means having two of the same screw drivers or impact drivers in two different trade bags I do it. I have 3 of the same flashlights in 3 different bags (you get the idea). Everything I need for the job is in one bag all the time. It's been a real time saver for me over the years. Not to mention the royal pain of "packing" a tool bag at the van before going into a customer's home during the winter - not fun!
@baraksinz Жыл бұрын
Spencer, I know that you’ve been at this a while and you’ve got things pretty well figured out for yourself, but I also work alone and I thought I would recommend a simple little tool that I have found very helpful around my jobs. Titan Straps come in several lengths, and they are great for everything from holding cords and air hoses to strapping ladders/materials down to bundling sticks of trim to holding a level on a post to hanging a bucket from a ladder, etc. They really are incredibly versatile little things, and for as cheap as they are, they are worth their weight in gold sometimes. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into these videos! It really is appreciated.
@2chipped Жыл бұрын
Well done,and well said! I carry cabinets along with my tools in a box truck,floor space is at a premium . I have 3 different setups. #1 for items I don't use every day and are static storage. 4 crates on wall brackets hold 4 drawerstacks below,cantilevered high and over cabinetry. These hold seldom used tools bandsaw/circ/,as well as caulk and site protection. #2 are daily use ,and are the only floor space used 16sqft out of 140 available. Mitersaw on rolling stand locked upright,and 1 stack on the handtruck. All levels except the 6'6,3rd hands,and large squares are in handle of dolly. The packout dolly has serious limitations, but this little bit of odd sized storage behind the handle makes it work for me. #3 are what I call ala-cart. They are grabbed individually as needed. Large level,3 sizes of tracks,work platforms,tripod lighting, 1/2 sized PO with individual tools,2# 23g pinners,inspection camera,router wi bits, and shims. 2 identical screwboxes,and Tru-position jig with hardware screws/screwdriver/cutting pliers are in full 1/2 sized PO. Drawers are great...but I prefer to keep 2 impacts,2 drills and every bit in a single box for quick deployment. Tracksaw in the PO cabinet has been a game changes. We all have different needs based on our professions. Being fully cordless,with packout,rolling down a ramp..saves a minimum of 1.5 hrs every single day!
@DGALVIN45 Жыл бұрын
Definition of professional. Absolutely love the content Spencer 👍💯
@whodunit6941 Жыл бұрын
Weekly dose of Spencer knowledge bombs! Appreciate your willingness & dedication to making our trades better
@LoveForTheTruthTV24 күн бұрын
super walkthru. Much inspiration.
@crownmoldingbyspectaculart941 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree with being open format and easily reconfigurable. The fitted cabinet interior look is cool until your needs change and then you’re stuck. My latest setup is all held in with jig knobs. I can remove all the cabinetry in a few mins and have an empty cargo van for transporting cabinetry if needed.
@cruisinthru39165 ай бұрын
At 7:50 in. I also built single bins for tools in trailer but had to go in and out to many times. This time i did as you show except I have a few 50 gallon Dewalt rolling box with wheels for each trade. (I do complete demos and remodels or builds on homes) I have a rolling box for each ,electrical, plumbing, framing, drywall/paint etc. Roll them out of truck with a ramp and roll into the house until project is done. Everyday put tools back into each box and cleanup so customers lives aren't as interrupted. When i had a spot in truck or trailer I spent a lot of time missing something which time = money. Good stuff spencer!
@vinamato103 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job as usual! Every time I plan to do custom shelves to make my setup more efficient I end up over thinking and getting overwhelmed. I would like to see how you make the shelves that have recesses for both the pack out and systainer boxes. That’s pretty slick! Thanks again for the valuable content.
@efektmurowany Жыл бұрын
I really would like to see part 1.5 where you build and mount playwood inside your van ❤❤❤❤❤
@zephyr1408 Жыл бұрын
I am using a very well cared for Frd 3500 Econo line Van! It’s old but right now with a guy who thinks everyone is plugging their car, bus, plane , train & tank in at night car manufacturers R nervous! So a van like urs where I am is over priced 15-18 Grand! So I will wait until he gets the boot 🥾 & this silliness ends! But I am going to fix what’s broke ( one tail light) hv the slop taken out of the wheel then follow your build system! Spencer brother I work in homes where ppl live so no matter how good or hard you work your criticized, question and twice this yr asked to p/u your tools & leave ( to messy & I don’t think your supposed to do that) . Now that’s twice in 14 yrs but it seems ppl R nervous , the economy is nervous & truthfully even I can fix that! But that’s another story for another day! You keep giving us value and just consistent brother! Just can not thank you enough! God Bless u & yours!
@corneliusbostan3624 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have a lot to learn from you, God bless you
@octavianbundra56102 ай бұрын
I’m not a carpenter ,I’m a plumber but you have the best informative video. Your illustration works for all trades . The only question is how you keep everything from rolling around?
@darrellhoekstra8514 Жыл бұрын
Great timing!! Gonna start fitting out my Promaster tomorrow. This should come in real handy! Thanks Spencer
@coreysimm Жыл бұрын
I love my Packouts but they are a little big sometimes. I made a dolly out of the half wide wall mount. I put my vac, an ammo can, and a few organizers on it for smaller jobs. It's smaller and easier to roll, probably like your Systainers. I just wish Milwaukee would make a half wide drawer unit.
@alexchopek13856 ай бұрын
I jus got one today now I gotta plan some shelving
@mikeinmaryland Жыл бұрын
Nice Job Spencer. I don’t want to reveal a future video coming out, but…. Where/Who makes the shelves to hold your sustainers and pack outs. They appear to be routed out.
@InsiderCarpentry Жыл бұрын
I custom routed them myself.
@mikeinmaryland Жыл бұрын
Oh great! I look forward to the upcoming video. (hint)
@corcoransullivan1562 Жыл бұрын
Again. Excellent info, very impressive carpenter. Love your videos.
@T.E.P. Жыл бұрын
Love when you do these vids
@kalebshepherd6639 Жыл бұрын
Lol you released this video like a month after I did a truck build out 😂 Lots of good considerations, very thorough. Great video!
@zw0983 Жыл бұрын
awesome van build! you've given me lots of things to think about
@mikeknoll1130 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on paying cash for your van, it’s a testament to your discipline, building her out must have been easy after that.
@BrentKoontz5 ай бұрын
Absolutely love your videos, Spencer! They are incredibly informative and to the point. Just curious where you keep your miter saw wings in the van? Also, do you have a video showing how you made those?
@masontejera506 Жыл бұрын
Love these meta process/busines/building tip videos!
@danreger8924 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
@richardshaw3094 Жыл бұрын
You are very impressive. I enjoy your channel
@yevgeniytsarkov725611 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you
@andriy_moskalyk7 ай бұрын
Well done
@hansangb Жыл бұрын
@17:50 So no golf bags on this van? 😁
@billjensen7832 Жыл бұрын
Great video, great explanation. So valuable. Thank you. Cheers from Wisconsin. :)
@LaserFocusedSolutions Жыл бұрын
You're the man! Thank you for the great content
@Cousin.Justin Жыл бұрын
*Welcome Back*
@E85_GTO8 ай бұрын
You’re starting to make me a van guy! Here in Southern California you can’t leave a single thing in the bed of your truck or else it’s gone!!!!
@jameswissing Жыл бұрын
How do you secure the tools and boxes while on the road?
@rulesbreaker719 күн бұрын
Thank you! I’m going to build my shelves soon. This really helps. What ramp do you have that works well with the van?
@kevinlucas8437 Жыл бұрын
Great advice !!! Work smarter is always best !!
@goodtobehandy Жыл бұрын
Have you done a video on how you have arrived at this point in your career. If not ,would be interested to see how you evolved.
@Thatguy-sc5fz Жыл бұрын
Great videos
@michaelbissen1946 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful !!!
@diyidea3031 Жыл бұрын
Also good to have ,, VISE,, vise clamps that are pushed out
@joelmiller569 Жыл бұрын
Cash for vehicles all the way!
@oldnstillworkin5709 Жыл бұрын
What keeps your rolling boxes from rolling around while you’re driving???
@kzoocarpenter Жыл бұрын
In line with the vertical dividers he has bungees. They’re on the up position for the video, but he’d strap things in horizontal when on the move. Looks like those 1” or so holes are for the bungee hooks
@lyndonwhitson2269 Жыл бұрын
For your regular style van, leave four foot between shelves make a lip on the first shelves up from the floor tall enough to clear compressor and miter saws. A narrow box this same height on the screen behind the seats and design it for levels and bar clamps. To pick up a few pieces of ply wood you slide them in over your tools. Or because of lack of floor space to transport something. (Always carried more tools than you could store out of the way on the shelves) I tried the rolling box, but some job sites it was a pain getting it in and out of the house.
@IndianaJBird9 ай бұрын
The laborer. 😂
@user-mk4dh3pm9w Жыл бұрын
Hi Spencer, fantastic setup. Where did you source those clamps holding your track to the ceiling? I my long track secured up with straps but those clamps look ideal. Love the channel. Thanks.
@InsiderCarpentry Жыл бұрын
Just some toggle clamps from amazon.
@JamesSmith-so8zy9 ай бұрын
Nice explanation. What vans have you looked at?
@theadhdhandyman Жыл бұрын
Great video.
@nicholasczarnowski30346 ай бұрын
How do you attach the shelving to the walls? Strips of plywood or 2x4 on the walls, then pocket screw or L bracket verticals to that?
@michaeldaniel7012 Жыл бұрын
Great video! What do you do with your tools at the end of the day? Do you load them back in your van or do you leave them at the job site? If you leave them how do you secure them?
@nellof1244 Жыл бұрын
Where do the golf clubs go?
@1ponsford Жыл бұрын
I love the design of your van. Really well thought out. Just curious, do you take into account weight balance when you're deciding how to store your tools, packouts, etc.?
@InsiderCarpentry Жыл бұрын
To a degree yes, You don't want it super heavy on just one side, but I find that mine rides well even when I get the weight balance off to when side. Especially when hauling scaffolding and plywood.
@1ponsford Жыл бұрын
@@InsiderCarpentry Hey thanks for the answer. I hope the new van is working well for you. Take care.
@BigJohnson1566 Жыл бұрын
Slick work👍
@nationsnumber1chump Жыл бұрын
The hardest part for me is keeping things in the same place when other areas I put things are sometimes more convenient 😅
@sarahsmall79875 ай бұрын
what are you using to grab your track saw track to the ceiling?
@Itsnoel15 Жыл бұрын
Still waiting on the next video !
@InsiderCarpentry Жыл бұрын
Just published!
@tomdoerfler259 Жыл бұрын
Love the video. I'm looking at getting a transit. Is yours a AWD?
@InsiderCarpentry Жыл бұрын
Yes, I have both RWD and AWD vans. RWD is great as well, just not great in steep drives with loose gravel and winter conditions.
@tomdoerfler259 Жыл бұрын
@@InsiderCarpentry Thanks I live in wisconsin and AWD would handle much better. Could you do a video or reply later in the year if you have any issues with your new van please. Thanks
@heathsomero8089 Жыл бұрын
Hey just curious, what kind of plywood do you use for van builds. It’s a prefinished, but I see a lot of layers, where do you find quality plywood like that and what does it run for?
@InsiderCarpentry Жыл бұрын
I get it from Menards. It's nothing special but it is prefinished.
@Oldiesyoungies Жыл бұрын
nice
@PhillipHarden-km4mx Жыл бұрын
What stops the packouts, or other equipment, from rolling out or falling off the shelves..?? I don't see any stops or curbs on the shelves.
@jordoguy Жыл бұрын
What clips do you use for attaching things to the ceiling?
@HowToFromMeToYou Жыл бұрын
I did a similar design for my van with packout and systainers. How do u keep your packout dolly from rolling out? Bungee?
@Thoughtfulbuildsllc Жыл бұрын
What length van do you have I have a medium roof only 130” wheel base I am wanting to upgrade because mine is already at 80k miles 2018 So I want a longer one to fit long trim in it
@shane1767 Жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity where will this be parked, fully stocked with the keys on the dash , asking for a friend 😇
@LuckyDogDog Жыл бұрын
Hey Spencer I love the packouts but when you pull out a stack of packouts on the rollers how do you get it off the van do you unstack them and restack them individually or do you have someone help you lift it off your van
@framergod69 Жыл бұрын
the ramp he mentioned. its at the front of the van in the middle of the isle ,
@chipmhandle Жыл бұрын
BIG question, in the summer months do you remove your power tools when you get home?
@chipmhandle Жыл бұрын
The heat issue in summer
@justinkeppler9860 Жыл бұрын
Man to only be 5'10" , lot less headaches literally. You're a whole foot shorter than me, my trailers have to be 8 foot overhead and I can't even stand up in them...
@thomasdinocento9228 Жыл бұрын
What model ford transit is this?
@InsiderCarpentry Жыл бұрын
High roof extended 350 awd
@farmcat3198 Жыл бұрын
How do you keep the scumbags from stealing your tools?
@baraksinz Жыл бұрын
Don’t work around scumbags. 🙂
@farmcat3198 Жыл бұрын
@@baraksinz Scumbags find you.
@diyidea3031 Жыл бұрын
How usa piople work all life with trucks 🚚 not like normal European piople with wans like Mercedes sprinter ....
@bignicnrg3856 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!! Perfect timing actually. I was about to do a paulk type redo on my trailer. With the price of plywood I can just do the same thing with packouts. Plus he just talks to much for me so it's a good reason not to use his plans haha
@philippeisabelle9283 Жыл бұрын
I feel the Paulk design is better suited for general contractors and remodelers. The Lewis design seems best for specialized contractors. When you do demo, framing, drywall, trim, tiling, decks, fences, etc, all the specialized kits would take up too much space. Especially if you work with a 2-3 guys team.