Instant Access Tool Center

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5 жыл бұрын

Designing and building a case that provides instant access for most of the small tools that you use regularly. This portable fixture is set up so that you can easily access the tools you need, and also replace them the second you are finished with them, keeping your workplace organized. It protects small tools from damage or loss, and increases efficiency by ensuring that they will not get lost in workbench clutter.
Plans: this fixture needs to be customized to each woodworker’s personal needs and tools, so it makes little sense to exactly duplicate my layout. However, I will post photos of the case on my website, with dimensions, to help you get started with your own layout. Here is the link to my website:
psullivancarmel.wixsite.com/t...
I will list below links where you can buy some of the tools I show in the video.
iGaging adjustable squares: amzn.to/2XIrm0G
Woodstock machinist square set: amzn.to/2UydUux
iGaging IP54 electronic digital caliper: amzn.to/2IZmqB7
Gyokucho dozuki saw: amzn.to/2HtfTfZ
Suizan 6" dozuki saw: amzn.to/2NPT8no
Gemred digital protractor: amzn.to/2NSRSQh
Starrett rigid 6" ruler: amzn.to/2H5XCG1
DeWalt tapered drills w countersinks: amzn.to/2VKB0ht
Woodcraft socket awl: amzn.to/2tVtGnd
Diamond grit file set: amzn.to/2XITNeR
For the Veritas marking gauge and miniature planes, see the Lee Valley site at:
www.leevalley.com/us/Wood/Inde...
For links to earlier videos where I make some of the tools shown, see the following links:
• Making Detail Carving ...
or go to my channel.

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@rosly_yt 4 жыл бұрын

I'm studying to be a teacher, and you've unintentionally created the best example of accessible design I've ever seen. You took hundreds of tools with diverse needs, and gave each of them a comfortable home. We often talk about accessibility in abstract terms when it comes up, but this is what it looks like, and I can't thank you enough for giving me such a perfect example to show people.

@mjac8373 2 жыл бұрын

Great video best of many I've seen NO musak, good camera work, NO big EGO just education of the best kind. Thank you!

@barbarianatgate2000 5 жыл бұрын

I have to say, your tutorials are actually enjoyable to watch. Everything explained in detail, but not excessively so. Build process well documented and supported by the design. Nicely done, Sir.

@clarkpeters8273 Жыл бұрын

Four years later KZfaq decided to recommend this video to me. I want to know how KZfaq knew that today was one of those days. Several times today I "lost" a tool or part that had been in my hands just ten seconds earlier. Coincidence? I think not. ;)

@wandawTube 5 жыл бұрын

This video was a joy to watch. I now have some hope of managing my tools AND art supplies. Thank you.

@johnfrederickson3082 5 жыл бұрын

THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING VID! I can't wait to get started on mine. I thank you for sharing.

@chrislamb4723 5 жыл бұрын

What a great video! I have similar problems with organizing most needed tools. Last year I buckled down and learned Fusion 360 to design similar tool holders that could be built with a 3D printer. It is very nice to have the CAD files because I have changed my mind many times over the past year and making a new carrier is as simple as modifying the CAD file and sending a new concept to the printer.

@adriancoetzee65 5 жыл бұрын

This is a genius solution to a problem I've never been able to escape. Thanks Patrick!

@karljolley8346 5 жыл бұрын

the VERY RARE actual process of Design. lay it out, think it through. good show Patrick.

@andrewdarnley4608 5 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only fella with a bench top that looks like a plane crashed on it. Great video and I’ve already started on my own small tool organiser

@danbytp 4 жыл бұрын

Actually,it looks like the English Master Dart champion took all the pieces and threw them in one shot and turned out looking good!

@dobrootut 2 жыл бұрын

Молодец! Круто четко получается! Так держать. Поможем Добру стать сильнее!

@WillBravoNotEvil 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewdarnley4608 My standard Dad-joke for first time visitors is similar (and I can slide in an humble-brag about being a lapsed pilot). *Don't worry, the haz-mat team has removed all body parts*

@garyhorton6652 5 жыл бұрын

You had me hooked with the “where could it have gotten to? I just had it? Thanks for sharing the cure

@jimallen199 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Patrick, showing your design process is as useful as the tool storage itself.

@PaulChandler1951 5 жыл бұрын

I just built one and am loving my uncluttered bench with regular tools to hand. Many thanks Patrick 👍

@ben12079 5 жыл бұрын

An excellent idea. I’m going to go with the basic concept, but I think I’ll add a magnetic strip to the front for tools that don’t quite work I. The slot idea. Thanks for posting!

@NickBair316 5 жыл бұрын

Love it! That spatula hack is genius! I like that this can easily be built with scrap wood laying around.

@donovanlucibello6420 5 жыл бұрын

Great content here, very much appreciate you sharing your, "here's what works . . . " perspective, Sir! I cannot tell you how badly my bench needs this level of attention. Thank you.

@PaulChandler1951 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I have a tool wall behind me when at the bench but this idea brings everything to hand and avoids the inevitable cluster of tools on the bench 👍

@SeymourClearly2 5 жыл бұрын

What a lovely, well thought out project. I'm definitely going to make myself one - once I find all my tools. 😉

@joshuab.3406 5 жыл бұрын

I loved how detail oriented your video was. I even went as far as book marking your website.

@danasaunders5997 Жыл бұрын

I've been looking for weeks for something just like this!!! I'm a huge fan of french cleats walls. It will be just what I need for working on my main bench, keeping my work surface clear, as well as carrying it to my layout table.!!! Thank you so much!

@DTeK 5 жыл бұрын

15:14 looks so good, every tool easy to reach and store, perfect !

@rurone 5 жыл бұрын

I really appreciated how you went into your reasoning in depth! I've found a lot of people gloss over how they choose which tools they have on hand, but your criteria were very helpful for me even though I do very different work than you. Thanks!

@dfu1685 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for going slow enough and such details on the process of Actually Making It! Brilliant by the way; I think everyone wishes they had this for their bench. Great job!

@johnvodopija 5 жыл бұрын

I am definitely making one of these. Thank you for taking the time to share your build. It was inspiring 👍🙏

@Twoholesofman 5 жыл бұрын

This is on par with the feeling I would get watching old episodes of Yankee Workshop. Thanks.

@josephjoe9088 5 жыл бұрын

As usual you never ever disappoint. Always on point. I really love your videos. I have started Leatherworks and this is heaven sent. I needed something like this to organize mauls, stamp tools and cutting tools. Tandy leather sells something similar for about 70 bucks. Thank you very much for saving me

@billybobfudpucker5817 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. I am going to have a pile of stuff of my desk for the next week deciding what is going into my tool centre. THANK YOU for the great idea and the full breakdown of what to do.

@chrispearson8163 5 жыл бұрын

Good one, Pat. I just reorganized the garage shop to improve access for my big power tools, your project will do the trick for my frequently used small stuff.

@jeremyporterfield1611 5 жыл бұрын

Found your channel last night. Instant subscription. Really appreciate the meticulous and thoughtful approach to making these projects, as well as the non-focus on products from Brand X or Y. Keep making videos and I'll keep watching.

@lockcitywoodworks 5 жыл бұрын

This is so awesome. I’m planning to start my trip down the rabbit hole of wood working in the Spring (Northeast living and no dedicated shop space means my ability to start is weather-dependent), and I have a habit of losing my tools A LOT. This is a GREAT idea and one that I will absolutely adopt. Thanks for posting.

@tutzking3318 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Sullivan, I watched thousands of woodworking videos, you're the best teacher, presenter and professional woodworker on youtube period. Glad I found you, however, it's really very very sad that I found just a few posted videos of yours. Please try to share your experience with us more often. Thank you.

@GxTorrid 5 жыл бұрын

I have watched a few of your videos and they are excellent! Im making my version of this right now. Being organized is super important to me. Thanks for the video!

@beetee4295 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching a craftsman at work. This man adds true value to our world

@MrBarrymills 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I had no idea that such a simple concept could make such a difference. I made one several days ago with your design and my bench tools in mind. I love it already... I can find things! After 50 years working wood you reminded me that the journey is never over.

@jay-rus4437 3 жыл бұрын

Built my first one a year ago, building a second one this weekend for my indoor smaller workspace. Absolutely amazingly useful build. Has saved me so much time and frustration looking for a small tool that I was just using a couple minutes before. With this I know exactly where it is and where to place it back when finished using it

@justinthrelkeld5152 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. Thanks for making them so informative and relaxing at the same time.

@blandry021 3 жыл бұрын

Not only a great video, something I really need, but I love the steps you laid out before you started cutting wood. One of the best diy videos I watched.

@garymorris6061 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patrick for an inspirational video. I like the way you emphasized the planning phase. I think making something like this may well keep relationships together. I won’t be so grumpy and frustrated and I guess a better person to be with.

@Thom4123 5 жыл бұрын

Always good to know another woodworker has that same problem “ I just put that down where could’ve gone “ lol. Really awesome idea definitely need to build one ASAP thank you for sharing.

@mattstegall 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite videos on KZfaq. Can't wait to build one and I'll be adding cleats to the back for wall hanging above my assembly table. Great job

@JensRoland 4 жыл бұрын

What an inspired build and inspiring build video! The pace is perfect and you show just enough of your problem solving process to enable a viewer to replicate it for an entirely different set of tools, while not dwelling so much on details that it gets boring even for a moment. I will definitely build one or two of these!

@KeystoneADV 4 жыл бұрын

Just finished building my own tool center....thanks so much for the terrific design! I should have built one a long time ago. Added a French cleat for versatility and use on my tool wall.

@msheart2 Жыл бұрын

I love organization and you’re tops on it. I love that you laid everything out first on the tools you use. Thank you for the wonderful video, a pleasure to watch your work.

@atlas227428 4 жыл бұрын

totally sympathetic regarding organizing tools used most often. I have already begun laying out the tools i think will be the most used. But taking a bit of thought as to how to lay them out. This certainly will help. Thanks a bunch for posting ! Very useful !!!

@rickwilliams3081 2 жыл бұрын

Patrick, thank you for this video and others. I built an "Instant Access Tool Center" very similar to your design and it has changed my shop work habits forever. Now I can actually find tools, most of the time...haha! Thank you for your effort and keep up the great work.

@davidbrooks3387 5 жыл бұрын

We all know organization is essential in small shops. This is a brilliant idea. Thank you.

@More-Space-In-Ear 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Patrick, well done and thank you for sharing 👍🏼😊

@richieprimoretro 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent solution! I have a few 'mini' versions of this spread around my shop, but never though of an all-in-one setup like this. I'll be making some slightly smaller versions of yours for specific 'stations' of my shop. Coming to mind are my guitar repair/build area, my Dremel/Rotary tool station and my scroll saw area. Great design and thanks for sharing!

@elizabethweafer43 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking for inspiration for storing my own quick access tools and this is exactly the concept I wanted but couldn’t articulate. Your attention to smallest details and functionality is a joy to watch.

@benwarren250 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, this is exactly what my shop needs right now. i will be making a version of this for myself in the very near future. Thanks again

@davisnewman8278 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. a great design. I am setting up a new shop and just completed my workbench. This is exactly what I needed. I have subscribed.

@jmquez 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I need right now! Drawers are no good for small tools thank you for sharing the plans for free!

@thegroove2000 5 жыл бұрын

same here. I am a messy sod.

@fiziwig 5 жыл бұрын

This is genius. I'm off to find all my tools hiding under shavings and sawdust, and work out a plan for my own version. Thanks a million!

@srairmand Жыл бұрын

This is awesome. This will help a whole lot in my shop. No more asking myself where I put it. No more walking across the room to get bits. Thank you sir.

@KILO993 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I think something like this would do well on my cleat wall to position wherever needed in my tiny workshop. Thanks so much for uploading this :)

@charlesstevenson8751 4 жыл бұрын

The best project video I've ever watched. Thanks for sharing your thoughts behind the design, it helps me think about some specialty tools I use and how to integrate them into my design.

@ivan7453 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick. this is a really great idea. There is nothing worse than searching for the item you need when it wants to play hide and seek. A big thank you for providing dimensions in metric. I wish more could do the same as I really struggle with imperial waffle.

@aquachinese4410 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick: Many thanks for guiding us through the designing. It is the very thing I am looking for as a beginner weekend woodworker. Thank you so much!

@trevhaydon5090 5 жыл бұрын

That's a really nice addition to any workbench Patrick. Kudos to you for your design. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to make and share your ideas, thoughts, and video. It is very much appreciated. All the best from North London UK. 👍

@rayyoung7780 5 жыл бұрын

What a great idea. I’m going to make a version of this for my garage.mit is perfect for how I’m organizing my work space

@brianmccarthy5108 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick. This was a real treat to watch. This does not have to be intimidating and I think you have sweat all the details for all of us.

@markwallace7769 5 жыл бұрын

When this man posts, you watch. What an elegant solution.

@Joburgbass 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Patrick, you are a magician with tools. Please don't stop producing these amazing videos. Thank you for your generosity. Regards from Sydney Australia.

@coreymatheson4132 2 жыл бұрын

I love it! I'm in the process of organizing my new shop after moving to a new location. This has great thought-provoking ideas and inspiration. Thank you.

@roncooke2188 5 жыл бұрын

You’re 100% correct with looking for tools a in workshop, so in my electric bike workshop i have just emptied a cupboard right next to the workbench and set it up to hand tools which i use on a regular basis and it’s great, just got to finish it. A very interesting video you made a brilliant job of it and now you can find your tools in a flash Thank you

@JenkinsStevenD 4 жыл бұрын

I think I will build something similar and slap a french cleat on the back so it isn't taking up my table space too. Thank you, Mr. Sullivan!

@mikeconery9893 3 жыл бұрын

Patrick I stumbled across your video just as I was on the hunt for tool organizing ideas. I watched the video several times and decided to build my version. I took your comments to heart about not just drilling a bunch holes in a piece of wood. So for me that process was as fun as the construction. I probably took two weeks of just selecting the tools to go in the mix as well as where to put them. So the project was quite simple to build but it’s made my time in the shop so much more enjoyable. I use it everyday. Excellent idea thank you so much

@karljolley8346 10 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the use of Both metric and imperial measures. Being that both are functional in their own way, we should all be fluent in both "languages of measure" I notice that I also watched this about 4 years ago.... well, it is just as relevant today as it was then...

@HienNguyen-dp3yv 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is such an inspirational video. I've got to build me one and spare myself the time and agony from searching for "lost" tools in the waste basket. Thank you so much for sharing.

@eholland582 Жыл бұрын

I’ve watched 10s if not hundreds of videos on tool storage - “easy access” type design tool centers and this is by far and away THE BEST ONE; hands down. Thank you for this excellent design and presentation.

@rickcastro8417 4 жыл бұрын

Too funny I felt the same way I was always losing stuff swear it was right there a minute ago. Great job can’t wait to try this.

@FreddyJ120 4 жыл бұрын

An excellent idea, rendered useful by your step-by-step instructions. You hit so many nails on the head in this one! I’m sold. Building one of these to clean up my workbench during my upcoming vacation. Thanks a million! 👍🏻👍🏻

@velcroman11 5 жыл бұрын

This video HAS to be the most useful video I have seen here on KZfaq. It is so much better that the bucket I currently use and so bleedingly oblivious.

@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 4 жыл бұрын

By far the best portable organizer I've seen. I like the thinking outside of the box with using the stainless steel from a spatula! Clever

@andrewwappner5968 5 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic, this is going to be very high on my list of upcoming shop projects. I’m planning to do a French cleat wall and this design could easily be made with cleats and taken on or off the wall very easily. Thank you so much for sharing.

@NormanFolkie 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent work!!! I made one for my channel much simpler, I just saw yours and I came up with several improvements for mine. Well done!! Congrats!!

@martinnordal2338 5 жыл бұрын

Muy buenooo!!

@jayfoster5756 4 жыл бұрын

Well sir, you inspired me to make a tool center very similar to yours. It usually sits at the end of my 6' workbench and has proven to be very handy indeed!!! I made it out of scrap wood I had on hand. As I live with it and use it daily for the next months or year, I will build a 2nd version out of some nicer wood, maple or oak or whatever. Thanks again for your inspiration. This saves me a lot of time and steps in my workshop.

@rdcabral77 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea! I have a very small shop, which even being small I always lost my stuff in the middle of everything. Having such "mobile on the go" tool holder should really solve my problem. Thanks a lot for sharing the idea!

@ronin4711 5 жыл бұрын

Patric, this is just fantastic, it make so much sense, I’m sure many can benefit from this me included, I have exactly the same problem, too many tools. Thanks very very much.

@etomsalnikov 5 жыл бұрын

One more excellent video for the BEST of KZfaq!! Thanks from Uruguay!

@humor62 11 ай бұрын

And I thought I was was organized, you Patrick take the lead by far! Many good tips & ideas in this great video! Thank You!

@Sky-Frogs 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir for sharing! I learned a few things and plan to build something similar later this year. PS: when the tape measure was hung I cheered out loud in satisfaction of the elegant simplicity!

@lolaj6488 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!’ I’m impressed, all though I’m a woman I love to watch everything related to wood work etc. your tool keeper is fabulous

@dazturner2390 5 жыл бұрын

This is awesome mate. Just what I needed. Thank you for sharing.

@larrycearlock2320 5 жыл бұрын

Patrick, I know what you say about forgetting where tools are laying ,because at 79 I forget alot and thsi plan is very helpful thanks. Long live us old woodworkers.

@pachting Жыл бұрын

I made one two years ago after a saw your video. Today I watched this video again before making my 2.0. I get rid of some tools I don't use often and make space for extra tools. Thanks!

@chucksandberg1 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea. I’ve been thinking of making something similar myself. So when I saw this post it really caught my eye. Nice job. Many great ideas of just how to hold awkward tools. Thank you for your post.

@paulbriant2067 5 жыл бұрын

How do I love this. Let me count the ways. A wonderfully useful organiser that every toolshop can use. The sense of humour, the beautifully modulated voice and the proffesional way this video is produced and I am hitting "subscribe". Thank you sir. I am heading to my workshop to make one of these for myself, my father and brother.

@KyleHohn 9 ай бұрын

New actual favorite woodworking channel. Incredibly efficient, practical, elegant, and economical solutions! So many other channels are all about how many woodpecker tools they can smash into each shot.

@johnpasco1300 4 жыл бұрын

It's always better to have An idea than NO idea! Thank you for sharing your ideas!

@brahimwalid9617 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks sir, happy i watched this in my 20’s

@craigtate5930 4 жыл бұрын

This has to be one of the best designs I have seen yet, I know the feeling of often misplacing important tools...I think if I can motivate myself to build one I will prefer to not glue the main rws together for modularity, or to compensate for screw ups..lol. great vid. Thanks

@WalterWasHereToo 5 жыл бұрын

And You know what? You are talking to us. That's kind of unique skill atm. We have full support of what You do. No stupid loud music or noices comes from drill or hammer. Patrik - THANK YOU! Greetings form Poland.

@enzorocha2977 5 жыл бұрын

As you said, this got me thinking about the tools I use at work :) I'm inspired and now my thoughts are on making a magnetic one. I'm all thumbs when shooting something down a hole (that sounded...weird) and I'm sure to miss putting a tool in them (that also sounded..never mind), so a magnetic one would probably be better suited for my work style. Thanks, Patrick, for this upload!

@OtherBrotherDaryl 5 жыл бұрын

Great piece. Been using a small bag for my active tools, but your design is brilliant. Building my own version 1.0 now!

@smoleyhokes 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video by Patrick Sullivan. This one came at just the right time. I'm in the process of making something very similar for my little shop. 9 x 13 is all I have so I have to make every inch count. I have a small drill press mounted to one end of my bench and I wanted to have all the drill press accessory items right behind it on a shelf. This has given me the innovation that I was needing. I will also be making a small parts home similar to yours but smaller. Thanks so much for your excellent videos.

@ianlloyd100 3 жыл бұрын

This is going to be my first proper build..... Brilliant design to build format!!!.... Thank you

@oldgiapetto 5 жыл бұрын

I REALLY MUST make one of these....maybe two. Thanks so much for sharing!!

@lelandclayton5462 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so building this. I'm not a wood worker but i've been known to build things. I mostly do Electronics as my past time and I think this will keep my electronics hand tools organized.

@Twin_Flyer 5 жыл бұрын

That’s a great add on to any workbench. I built something like it years ago for my bench but on a smaller scale as the tools I use to build RC planes are smaller.

@howardbecdove9780 5 жыл бұрын

That was most interesting and has inspired me to make a mini version. Subscribed and look forward to watching your next video. Thanks for taking the time to use metric measurements too.