This space-saving mobile tool stand will transform your workshop

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Steve Ramsey - Woodworking for Mere Mortals

9 ай бұрын

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This video features the creation of a versatile multi-purpose tool stand, designed to support any power tool. You will learn how to construct a customizable cabinet using fundamental woodworking techniques. Key techniques and takeaways for viewers include:
• Breaking down large sheets of plywood using a circular saw.
• Creating dadoes and grooves for drawer runners.
• Making rabbet joints for drawers to simplify assembly.
• Properly attaching drawer faces with flush and offset configurations.
• Installing heavy-duty locking casters for mobility.
• Applying paste wax to ensure smooth drawer movement.
• Understanding the adaptability of the project for different height preferences.
• Practical insights into woodworking and shop project planning.
Overall, this video provides viewers with step-by-step instructions and valuable insights into building a functional, customizable tool stand for your workshop.
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@davidbondi 9 ай бұрын

Favorite moment of any of your recent videos, 1:25, you are standing on the stool using a stick to work the 1/2" plywood out of the loft. You look directly into the camera and say, "Don't worry, I've got a system." Absolutely priceless! If you make tee shirts with your WWMM logo and that saying on them, I will buy one. 😎 I am so glad you are doing this type of build videos again, I am really enjoying them. Thanks Steve!

@SenselessUsername 7 ай бұрын

My favourite moment? 6:30 where the auto-subtitles classify the sound of the bradnailer as "[music]". Yes, yes it is!

@LLOR 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for keeping true to your fan base and not buying a $2000 bandsaw 😊

@rpaasse6453 9 ай бұрын

I know right? Oh this is so easy to make, and then they have a 5000 dollar tool that makes it. They just push a knob.

@elchimpo9590 9 ай бұрын

And a corded circ saw 🤙🏼🤙🏼

@FearsomeWarrior 9 ай бұрын

I see that but I also wish he’d treat himself. He has many reasons not to buy the bandsaw and likely treats his family or savings/investments. Smart move but would not bat an eye if he finally got a SawStop for a quality saw or maybe a small 18 inch wide drum sander. Or whatever else he actually considered a workshop luxury that isn’t that far off base for garage shop guys like us. I’d even say a Festo Domino isn’t that weird. Considering time and interest in projects anyone can save up and get one once they’re in then hobby deep enough.

@ldc0707 9 ай бұрын

Personally, I’ve seen too many folks that I used to watch ‘outgrow’ me. I’m a hobbyist and never plan to make a living off something I enjoy doing part time. Thanks for keeping us little guys interested, Steve.

@zerimaryar 9 ай бұрын

Although your friend Matthias Wandel will be disappointed you did not build one of his bandsaws! 🙂

@Sidious6460 9 ай бұрын

This is by far the most helpful channel. Only guy using tools that are at all accessible to the average hobbyist woodworker. It seems like others are trying to make woodworking look harder and more expensive. Youre about the only one that makes it less intimidating. I learned almost every tool and proper use from your detailed basics videos. I cannot thank you enough Steve.

@timthemailman7581 8 ай бұрын

He's the only one I still watch, ALL THE OTHERS, have built custom shop have sponsors. I like he is still working out of a garage.

@kevintremblay1211 9 ай бұрын

Refreshing to see a woodworker here on You Tube talking to the average workers, not sporting the expensive tools and rubbing those in our faces. Keep up the excellent work Love your videos. Down to earth and simple.

@pakde8002 9 ай бұрын

Yes it's greatly appreciated.

@SteveRamsey 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it. 👍👊

@tfwoodcraft 8 ай бұрын

That turned out really nice! I love that it doesn't involve buying like 8 sets of drawer slides, too, because those suckers get expensive.

@paulm1978 9 ай бұрын

Seems like a good project to get started into a cabinet build! I've been using a 4x8 insulation sheet to back up plywood cuts for years and found cutting it in half and making a "hinge" with duct tape makes storage much easier.

@user-fn2qf6ps9w 9 ай бұрын

The two inch foam holds up better.

@anwarcure1181 9 ай бұрын

For all who watch and haven't taken the weekend workshop course, let me tell you, its worth every penny!

@SteveRamsey 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 👊👍

@toddmain 9 ай бұрын

Every time I see that rip fence, I think, "you know, everyone should cut a rabbet next to their fence once, so those marks will always remind them to use a sacrificial board next time!" Thanks for the great project video - always my favorites!

@riuphane 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for keeping in the moments that show you're also a "mere mortal". Great project, video, and presentation! Really makes me want to get out there and build a few things!!

@sgtBelson 9 ай бұрын

1:20 “It’s not gamblin’, Barney; I got a system!” - Fred Flintstone

@warrenscorner 9 ай бұрын

My dad made his workshop cabinets very similar back in the day. He was such an awesome cabinet maker. This gives me inspiration to run down to the shop and finish my drill press stand.

@Victoria-jo3wr 9 ай бұрын

You saying "Don't worry, I've got a system" as you stabbed the plywood on the shelf with a stick and it causes your garage door to creak and shake...boy it was like watching myself work XD

@SteveRamsey 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching my video! This cabinet is easy to make and so handy. If you'd like to build your own, detailed, measured plans are available here: shopwwmm.com/products/multi-purpose-mobile-tool-stand

@jonoel6638 9 ай бұрын

“I won’t be able to get a drill in there after the shelf goes in” also “I like to screw the tops on Incase I need to replace it”. 😂

@Harrell423 9 ай бұрын

I use to watch your videos in highschool. I built a few little things, mostly inspirational. Since then iv joined the army, moved off and got married, had 2 kids and bought a house. Thank you for still posting videos. You've inspired alot of people. Including myself.

@misterscottintheway 9 ай бұрын

The number of times you dropped something or knocked something over in this video was super relatable. I love that you don't cut that out.

@robertscroggs2712 8 ай бұрын

Relatable! It is not really SIMPLE, but compared with many similar projects it is! No need to be elaborate. Keep the humor and mistakes in your videos. It is your style, and I have been watching, and learning, for YEARS. Yes, we are getting older together and I hope it continues.

@br31woodlands69 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Steve. You sir are an inspiration for simple woodworker wannabes like me. Learned much from you.

@olsonick 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve, this is perfect timing as I needed a simple idea for a small built in dresser in a travel trailer. Didn't want to bother with drawer slides.

@jeanchance9334 9 ай бұрын

I have been waiting for simple instructions to make a cabinet to add under my workbench. With a few adjustments, this is just what I have been looking for. Thanks so much! Love your how to's

@davidruth55 9 ай бұрын

I have really missed these projects, I enjoyed the lockdown series. I find my self going back to them to kindle my interest in wood work. Thanks Steve

@williammrdeza9445 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Steve. Love the project. I appreciate the fact that your projects and approach to life cater to the every man and woman, and are therefore relatable to us all. Keep up the great work and the practical approach to woodworking (like using real world measurements along the way rather than relying on plan dimensions exclusively). You are one of my favorite channels--it is always satisfying to anticipate your latest release. Thanks much!

@stephenmoore2561 9 ай бұрын

I was about to start my 2nd of 3 drawer cabinets to go under my miter saw station. I am using this plan. First time to use daddo’s & rabbits. Your plan $aved me a significant amount of money. My wife is thrilled with that. My first cabinet I bought metal drawer slides. That’s where the $avings comes in. I truly appreciate the fact that you use cost cutting techniques in your plans. Thank you!

@wilhelmtaylor9863 9 ай бұрын

Worth mentioning is that the casters you list have 2-way locks; i.e. they lock wheel and rotation. That's important for a tool platform where you tend to push, like a band saw. I've been using this type for years, even on my work bench.

@sgtBelson 9 ай бұрын

Great info, and makes the price that much better. Might have to get a few sets, for an existing table and future projects. Thanks.

@johnniewalker39 9 ай бұрын

That's why i love this channel! It's down to earth, relatable content. I've been watching you since 2011, never missed a vid. Thanks, Steve!

@mandyleeson1 9 ай бұрын

Love your ‘no-nonsense’ approach Steve. Thank you.

@rpaasse6453 9 ай бұрын

As always, a project clearly explained and good to make yourself. thank you!

@johnford7847 9 ай бұрын

It;s a great project for someone setting up a chop. Thanks for sharing, Steve.

@sapelesteve 9 ай бұрын

Great project Steve! Easy to make & very functional! 👍👍

@tylerpurciful2685 9 ай бұрын

The Weekend Workshop is definitely worth the money. Ive made almost everything from the course and it was so easy to follow and build.

@paulsylvester1394 9 ай бұрын

This may very well be my next shop project. I love my Steve Ramsey lumber cart. It is even more useful than I knew it would be!

@JM-sz4oi 9 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this. Nice to see something constructed that is useful, well made, using non-exotic tools. A very good project for almost any level of skill. Thanks.

@WoodCat 9 ай бұрын

Just on time for my new workshop-space!

@davidwilliams9606 9 ай бұрын

As always, great video. Thanks for keeping them coming. Just the right amount of detail and good subject.

@richthomas5013 9 ай бұрын

Great little project. Simple tasks like this are perfect for developing several skills.

@David.M. 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve!

@garymiller5937 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve! That's a neat little multi-purpose cabinet you could use for many different bench top tools and extra storage to boot. Great idea! 😊😊😊

@WikiSnapper 9 ай бұрын

I just made something like this a few days ago for my miter saw. Great video!

@MCsCreations 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful work, Steve! Really brilliant design!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@fidgetshouse 9 ай бұрын

Terrific project, Steve. I like this one.😊

@andyc972 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve, another great shop project, and some great tips thrown in for good measure !

@kencoleman7762 9 ай бұрын

Very well done. Another very useful video. Thanks.

@dreamlookautodetailingauto3353 6 ай бұрын

Nice, simple, effective. Love it! Thanks Steve!

@rweems5796 6 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks for that great idea of using the foam to cut on!

@orngfisch1681 9 ай бұрын

would love to see a review of the bandsaw once you've made a few things with it. another great project!

@chomp7927 9 ай бұрын

I think he's got the same one I have lol, had it a few years, like most WEN tools it's not the best but honestly it's not failed me yet for average homeowner level of work and hasn't broken or needed any sort of fixing, it just works out of the box, go slow and it'll do what it should do, hard to beat WEN on the budget side for everything I've ever gotten from them

@pkassad 9 ай бұрын

15:13 I've used these exact casters for four of my 2'x4' shop carts. Thry work great.

@andrewrohde2373 7 ай бұрын

Nice! My favorite part of this build is that he doesn't use any manufactured drawer slides. They are really quite expensive, and are not necessary. While I have used drawer slides in the past, my favorite way is like Steve did, but instead of paste wax, I use a thin layer of Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) plastic tape between the two rubbing surfaces. Works great, is WAAAYY cheaper than a drawer slide, and lasts a long, long time!

@garyjanes2358 9 ай бұрын

True to your roots! True to your base! Excellent.

@pathardage1880 7 ай бұрын

Terrific proect. Straightforward. Thank you.

@sebastianlaubach6862 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! for staying real!

@johnspoentgen9489 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding and Awesome video as always. I wish I had your calm and easy going demeanor, you are a true role model!

@dnngskn62 9 ай бұрын

Really like this one Steve. Very useful as well as easy to build.

@AngieWilliamsDesigns 9 ай бұрын

Great little simple cart.

@tree_carcass_mangler 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting such diverse makery. Thumbs up.

@Not_TVs_Frank 9 ай бұрын

I have a retired sewing table that serves as my cart for band saw and drill press. The bottom is open and not very useful for storage, so now i am considering breaking it up for more shelves or drawers. Thanks for another good video, Steve! I always learn something.

@Rohanian_John_Cena 9 ай бұрын

Most of the storage in my garage was repurposed from other items. I used an old aquarium stand as my miter saw stand. Added casters so I can roll it into the driveway when I'm cutting longer boards. It already had doors so I can store all of my sanding supplies in the bottom. When we had our kitchen remodeled I was able to install a few of the old kitchen cabinets in garage for storage and workbench. Still able to fit both cars in the garage

@johnnyb95678 9 ай бұрын

Nicely done and I like the design.

@Vman7757 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Good pointers.

@johnbown3119 9 ай бұрын

My workshop should be finished by the end of the month & this will be one of my first projects. Nice & simple without the expensive of dozens of drawer runners.

@michaelt7191991 9 ай бұрын

I love these new style of videos. They are a lot like your courses. I purchased all 3 and was wondering if you planned on making another one? I really enjoy them. Also cool new tattoo!

@Mat0s0 9 ай бұрын

very nice project! Might make one myself

@Andi.Mitchell.Designs 9 ай бұрын

Great little cabinet/stand Steve. I might go make a few of them right now to help clean up and organize my shop. Keep up the great work sir!

@SteveRamsey 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ImConstantlyDrunk 9 ай бұрын

Man, I still love your style of making things.

@JonnyDIY 9 ай бұрын

Great video Steve, showing you some love 💕🤙

@emostorm7 7 ай бұрын

Shop project! And one I needed

@Sebastopolmark 9 ай бұрын

GREAT shop project Steve. The only hardware were the casters - perfect! !! !!!

@Dennissells05 9 ай бұрын

Once again , you know how to do it for the weekend working and keeping cost down.

@bobbg9041 8 ай бұрын

Yes T shirts with DON'T WORRY IVE GOT A SYSTEM. on the frt On the back WOODWORKER IN TRANING. Honestly were all woodworkers in traning. Theres always something new to learn.

@jimmartin7559 9 ай бұрын

I have the same bandsaw. It works well for the price point. The most use I get out of it is taking it to our pinewood derby shop so the parents can carve the cars.

@pedroe5576 9 ай бұрын

Thanks... I was looking for some stand tu put my drill press and this is awesome 😊.

@ravensmill3927 9 ай бұрын

"Don't worry. I got a system." Well I wasn't 'til you said THAT! What's next; "Hold my beer and watch this"?! Love the show! 😉

@jajablonsky 9 ай бұрын

Perfect project Steve. Seems like a relatively easy project.

@SteveRamsey 9 ай бұрын

It really is simple. The drawers are the most time consuming part.

@erouse666 9 ай бұрын

This is a good cabinet to have the plans for, so I bought them. I did notice that like me, you have issues with gravity. Gravity always seems to win. Thanks for the videos and knowledge they provide.

@martyjosephson4937 8 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, Did you ever come across an incremental dado jig? It starts off at 23/32 and then goes up every .005" until it reaches 3/4" +.010. This way you can place the thickness of the board into a slot and then add shims to your dado stack.

@CraigLafferty 6 ай бұрын

ALVVAYS! Love them!

@talbertadams6586 23 күн бұрын

Great vid. Thanks.

@pkassad 9 ай бұрын

I just bought this band saw a few days ago!

@jhtnpa 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video!

@Lektrician 9 ай бұрын

Steve you’ve earned the bamf award today! 🤛

@SteveRamsey 9 ай бұрын

😎

@jamesp2127 9 ай бұрын

Looks like a good option for a drill press table too!

@TheFullmetalwhite 9 ай бұрын

I like that design. I really need a couple of tables for beside my drill press and band saw. I think I'll take your idea and run with it.

@Maxid1 9 ай бұрын

2:33 Is this a prelude to your Halloween video? Neighbors said, "WE heard all the pounding, but that happened so often. We had no idea until that smell started..." and "He seemed like such a nice person! Who could know?"

@jimrosson6702 9 ай бұрын

Great video very cool cart.

@larrykostopulos1332 9 ай бұрын

Beady mate, looks like my workshop a.k.a. Garage.

@MakewithMatt 9 ай бұрын

This is excellent and I’d love a couple for my shop. Good to know the interwebs has cheap and good looking casters because the big orange store charges a couple arms and a leg for just one. Finding them at a discount or second hand is near impossible around here too. Thanks for the video sir. Cheers!

@mrmanu20121 5 ай бұрын

Great job Steve !! Love your videos for us mere mortals 😅

@larrypahl5756 9 ай бұрын

thanx

@FullSailDale1 9 ай бұрын

...except that you still can't change out that top because after you screwed it on from underneath, you glued the shelf and center divider in. 😳 My kind of mistake... which is exactly why I noticed it.

@ronboe6325 9 ай бұрын

I've moved on from paste wax (still use it for some things like driving screws) but for drawer runners I use candle wax. I.e. the same wax you use in canning. Amazon sells it in big block. Denser wax that great aids in the sliding. Especially if you use hardwood runners. Those wheels are da bomb. Nice grab there. :bow:

@ericbrowning 9 ай бұрын

I like Wen tools, except 1/3 sheet sander. Have their air compressor, had their drill press. I like that they provide blow apart diagrams and replacement parts.

@philmininni5981 3 ай бұрын

I just purchased your plans for this. I have taken your three woodworking courses and I have learned so much. I do miss your free plans from the past. Things change. I still had hoped you would give a discount on your "for sale" plans for those of us who have taken your courses. Can't wait to get started on this tool stand.

@SteveRamsey 3 ай бұрын

Hi Phil, I went ahead and refunded your order. Enjoy building the cabinet! 👍

@philmininni5981 3 ай бұрын

@@SteveRamsey Thank you so very much. I am one of your biggest fans.

@justin_fuchs 9 ай бұрын

"Don't worry, I've got a system" 😂

@davidstephens5623 6 ай бұрын

great content and expanation of process. I would ad that you could raise the table by adding blocking on the base to which you screw the wheels.

@cameronburry2275 9 ай бұрын

A good trick for fitting dados is make an oversized cut, then with your workpiece in the oversized dado you fit the shims in the dado with your workpiece until they're as tight as you want the dado to be. Those are the shims you remove from the stack.

@gthetree1 7 ай бұрын

This took a bit of mental gymnastics as I’m very green, but I think I finally got my mind around what you mean! Good trick, thanks!

@cameronburry2275 7 ай бұрын

@@gthetree1 I should add that the oversized cut needs to be made on a test piece and not on your final project.

@wolfganghellmann9167 9 ай бұрын

Man after my own heart. I also don’t spend a lot on tools and get by without a problem. Thanks for the video. New tat on inside of forearm?

@dougprentice1363 9 ай бұрын

How did you cut plywood without a $700 track saw?!

@billhawke9312 9 ай бұрын

Another great video. I love the fact that you haven’t resorted to becoming a tool review channel like so many others, BUT I’m really curious to see what you think about that little bandsaw. Not so much that brand but small bandsaws in general. Like a lot of the folks here, I’m never going to drop $2000 on a full size one. I’ve been tempted to get a small one like that but I don’t want to waste my money if it’s no good. Thanks again for inspiring me and so many others with this great hobby!