Wicked Fast Shop Drawers (Offsets & Butt Joints) - How To Install Drawer Slides EASY

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Here's an EASY way to build solid shop drawers AND install drawer slides. This "offset" technique requires very little measuring and doesn't require fancy tools. I've been building drawers like this for 5 years and they've all held up with zero issues. 1/2" Baltic Birch plywood all the way around. Glue. Staples. Butt Joints.
To build these drawers, I use 1/2" Baltic Birch plywood all the way around - yes, even the bottom of the drawer. No dadoes. The technique is simple. Measure your cabinet inside, then subtract 2" from the width, and 1" from the depth. That's the size of drawer bottom you need to cut.
Then, build the drawer sides, front, and back around that. Glue & nail it together.
I use ball bearing drawer slides, and install them using spacers instead of measuring. This makes the drawer install a lot easier.
If you've been intimidated by drawer slides as I once was, check out this video for an how-to.
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0:00 Intro
0:54 Measuring & Notes about Drawer Slides
3:00 Cutting for Width
3:33 How tall?
4:02 Cutting for Height
4:14 Handles
5:37 Honey Badger Epiphany & Nice Things
6:51 Assembly: Fronts & Backs
7:44 Cutting for Depth
8:13 Assembly: Lefts & Rights
8:30 Drawer Slides
13:23 PS: Dust in the Tracks?
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amzn.to/312VV59 - Drawer Slides - Lately I've been using these ProMark 10-packs of full extension drawer slides - they're inexpensive, rated at 100 lbs, and have worked great.
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amzn.to/3enVcj8 - 1" narrow crown staples
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@thequickestfox6106 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Keith, I have a little time save to deal with the centering of screws I think you will like. When doing that three handed align the drawer slide and screw while holding part of the assembly. The bit driver for Philips is a consumable and often just a freebie with the pack of screws. So I don't feel bad about using it as a make shift center finder and punch/spot drill. Just push it in to the slot or hole you want to transfer, use the same amount of force you would to drive a screw, and give it second or so to spin. It makes a nice shallow taper which is more or less sized to the hole perfectly because of the bit size of smaller screws. It helps countersink and makes starting and driving the screw easy.

@KeithsTestGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, brilliant. I haven't heard of that before, and love the approach. Thanks for sharing.

@karthimohan8334 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see someone doing the same. Also the same bit is what i use for a simple countersink hole. Works great when your in a hurry.

@ApexWoodworks 3 жыл бұрын

So, when are you going to discover what we Canadians have long since embraced and moved up from Phillips head screws to Robertson, LoL! Gone will be the days of the screw flopping around at the end of your screw bit!!

@NWGR 3 жыл бұрын

@@ApexWoodworks I switched to robertson screws in my shop years ago and absolutely love working with them. Rarely do I get cam outs; mostly when installing screws at awkward angles or in tight spaces. Spax t-star plus screws are equally amazing. Those two are the ones O use the most in my shop, though I do still have some phillips drywall screws kicking around.

@davidquirk8097 3 жыл бұрын

@@ApexWoodworks Pity us poor Brits: the only time we see Robertson bits is in over priced boxes from Trend for use with their hyper expensive pocket hole jigs. Great screws, the woodworkers equivalent to the Allen Bolt.

@michaelr2526 3 жыл бұрын

Thank the world, finally a KZfaq woodworker that admits you don't have to own every Festool and Woodpeckers tool and jig to actually build something!!

@KeithsTestGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for noticing. Yeah I get a bit of a twitch when I see woodworkers constantly talking about Festool-this, Festool-that, etc. Maybe we're just not yet enlightened. Thanks for the comment!

@MarcosElMalo2 3 жыл бұрын

Years ago, I had a friend who joined the local union’s apprenticeship program. Everything they built in the first year was with hand tools. The first project was an apprentice toolbox, and all she had to work with were her saws, a plane, chisels, and clamps. The finished project was pretty sweet.

@oliver4524 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, on what planet is a dovetail or rabbet needed too? Just finished my garage cabinets using this same design and materials (except I did Brad nails and screws instead of staples because I don't have a stapler) right after finishing, while the paint was still wet, I pulled my full sized truck in for an oil change and because I'm super smart, ran right passed the ramps and drove right into my cabinets. I definitely damaged the gable end that I hit and pushed the whole cabinet set into the drywall, but the drawers still open and close just fine and are dented but not broken. If lap joints are good enough to withstand a Chevy Avalanche, then dovetails and rabbets are just for show, and maybe not as strong

@pawpawstew 2 жыл бұрын

... And 60+ likes (so far) on this comment lets you know that many others share the same sentiment.

@alanmydland5210 2 жыл бұрын

@@oliver4524 yes for myself its usually fast and easy, who cares

@ethan8857 5 ай бұрын

Finally, a how to ,no nonsense, no drama , no over explanation video without the over priced imaculate staged background of seldom if ever used tools Thank you

@ekaterinadiadenko5318 10 ай бұрын

Upon unboxing, I was immediately upset at how the rails were very noticeably bent. But I kept going, all tools needed to assemble were included kzfaq.infoUgkxqtX4Dxs6aecAZEuz6GY5-d81YecKCshn and I had it set up in about 30 minutes. Honestly I love this thing, make sure to read the measurements and measure your space so you know if it'll work for you. I bought this to put inside my closet, underneath where I hang my clothes and it is absolutely perfect! It is VERY sturdy and all drawers glide easily and mine are stuffed, and they are still flush when closed.

@tomm3082 9 күн бұрын

"Blood on the drawer".....you just described most everything I've ever produced!!!

@BluesmaNeedham Жыл бұрын

Now THIS is my type of content. Everyone diy KZfaq channel over engineers the crap out of their shop furniture/built ins. I just want it to function/do the job well enough so that I can spend my time making good high quality pieces of furniture. “Good enough to get by” should be the motto of all shop furniture imo.

@jvogel5027 5 ай бұрын

true, and never any dust or rubbish to be seen...😁

@andymainit8625 5 ай бұрын

dont forget the ads and the half video full or rambling, vlog, back story crap

@Jmoe22 Жыл бұрын

I’m stoked to see someone else who appreciates that there is a time for good enough and a time for doing it right

@faragmostafa633 10 ай бұрын

I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great kzfaq.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.

@jeffschmidt 3 жыл бұрын

I'm about to start building a workshop, and was getting intimidated about all these super-glossy professional workshop build videos all over KZfaq. Thanks for bringing me back down to earth and helping be realize that my workshop doesn't have to be museum-worthy, just strong and functional.

@MarcosElMalo2 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, before you attempt your first shitty workbench, make a pair of shitty sawhorses, and then use them to make a pair (or four) of decent sawhorses, and then make the work bench. If you’re a procrastinator like me, I’ve got a tip for you that comes from a writer friend. When he’s blocked, he overcomes the block by intentionally setting out to write badly, until he forgets and gets into whatever he’s writing. If he gets stuck, he does it again. The main difference between carpentry and writing is that paper is fairly cheap and easy to get. Carpentry mistakes can be costly. Wood doesn’t grow on trees, you know.

@bruce-le-smith Жыл бұрын

Amen, this is where I'm at in my process. Like Marcos said just below, do it quick and dirty to learn something and then iterate from there

@CharlesCavanaugh-xm2gg 4 ай бұрын

You had me at the belch. Finally a real world woodworker. 👍🏼

@Expedient_Mensch 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kieth, here's a tip for you; when you are installing the slides start from the bottom, so that you can use gravity and the spacers to hold the slides in place, freeing you up to move around or use both hands to install the screws. Do the same again when adding the drawers to the already installed slides. If you like, you can dry fit the drawers with the spacers (doubled over blind slats in this case) in between to check your fit before committing to screws.

@KeithsTestGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip. In this case, I wanted the bottom free as a tool/junk shelf for the time being, but most people will probably be filling the cabinet with drawers, so thanks for sharing the tip.

@samuelmellars7855 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeithsTestGarage That's when you find an offcut that's the right height to use as a spacer for the bottom hole! Or a pile of offcuts, stacked to the right height And for wvreyone else... Don't worry about finding/making two equal offcuts, just use it once for each side.

@davidcurtis5398 Жыл бұрын

I've done it that way also...

@michaelfisher9671 Жыл бұрын

Or turn the cabinet upside down for the installation, if that’s possible

@fishhuntadventure Жыл бұрын

having done woodworking and carpentry for a living I guess that makes me a pro. My pro tip would be to do as you say- work from the bottom up, wherever you want the bottom drawer to be. When minutes = dollars, there's no way I'd go through 'setting' the drawers every single time- I would set them once at the bottom. I also would not install the drawer slides assembled, or one-at-a-time like this. The same 'reference edge' methodology can be used to stack them up the carcass and 'reference' from the drawer with that small combo square or a jig and time-efficiently get the all applied, then just slip them into the carcass. If that is accurate enough for inset drawers for hybrid carcass/built-in kitchen cabinets- and it is- it's accurate enough for everything else. Stacking up from the bottom avoids compounding errors

@Able_Cylon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! So relaxed. So down to Earth. Was a pleasure to watch someone with common sense!

@johnbushur6080 3 жыл бұрын

I knew I was saving my old blinds for a reason, I just wasn’t sure what it was until I watched this video

@KeithsTestGarage 3 жыл бұрын

There are many uses for those blinds. Drawer dividers too. They fit a thin kerf table saw blade groove.

@BradsWorkbench 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely my kind of work mentality. I chuckle when i see guys put up videos making a clamp rack for 3 days

@KeithsTestGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. I’ve been that guy before and the opportunity cost is too high.

@JasonPeltier 4 жыл бұрын

I made a couple quick and dirty clamp racks the other day. I think all in was an hour. I used my CNC to cut 1/4" slots into a piece of scrap plywood. I think it was around 6" wide by around 15" or so. And I CNC'd a rabbet into both ends. Then I took that piece and cut it in half on the table saw. Slapped a piece on back at 90 degs. Slapped some end pieces into the rabbets. BAM. Storage for I think 12 F-styles on each rack. I screwed them under the overhang on the right side of my CNC table.

@billybike57 2 жыл бұрын

I was literally scared to make drawers. I know I must have watched 25-30 videos. I watched yours and it made sense. I was still a little worried but I jump in. I used your methodology on making drawers, they turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!👍🏼

@bruce-le-smith Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks! In office work there's an expression, "analysis paralysis", and I agree this sort of approach is a good way to break that bad habit. Sometimes a pragmatic mindset of 'fast, cheap, and good enough' is better than perfectly engineered to tolerances of 1000ths of an inch.

@JasonPeltier 4 жыл бұрын

That's good stuff. I'm about to build drawers into a 12" tall x 10" deep x 48" wide space under my CNC table. This video is what I needed. Thanks!

@budj13 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Keith! It is a good reminder to spend our time on things that matter and let utility be our guide in the shop.

@CMDPromptify Жыл бұрын

You're a life-saver! I'm self-taught and just completed a structurally sturdy workbench. Next phase is drawers. Like yours, this isn't going to be pretty, it just needs to work. Looking forward to running away with this over winter break

@inspiringbuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Simple and great shop drawers. Easy enough to inspire others to build them, which is always the goal. 👍🏼

@Dogo24h 3 жыл бұрын

Simple but very helpful! Thanks for sharing!

@joerosburns5639 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! You removed a lot of the measuring mumbo-jumbo. Also, thank your better half for making you show your fine cabinetry. She's preempting some of the trolls!

@davidsullivan27 7 ай бұрын

At last, I have finally found exactly what I have been looking for for about a year and a half!!! You have made drawer building and drawer slide placement so simple that even I can understand t. Thank you.

@kobudo 2 жыл бұрын

Man, thanks for this video. I really need a workbench with tool storage for my garage, and I definitely don’t need anything fancy. This looks a lot like the shelving in older tool trucks. One thing that could save even more time, you really just need a finger hole to pull a drawer out. You could easily stack all your drawer fronts of the same size, clamp them together, and drill a 1” hole through the middle, a bit above center and then zip a dremel-style sanding drum around the hole real quick. Thanks again, I’m feeling inspired by the simplicity of this project!

@TheJoshuaperlinger 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that everything you do has a purpose, there are no frills for a shop drawer, and it's all easy to understand for a woodworking pleb like myself!

@LotusMorning 3 жыл бұрын

I second that! Just found your channel and I subscribed. Amazing stuff and a real personality. Also, fuck bandaids! Who needs em. 😉

@MarcosElMalo2 3 жыл бұрын

@@LotusMorning Bandaids are for the thin skinned. 😉

@MM-wk4jg 3 жыл бұрын

I needed to hear this. I get caught up in trying to make shop equipment so perfect to the point that most of it NEVER GETS COMPLETED! I need to keep it simple and complete the project. Thanks!

@johnwhitley2898 3 жыл бұрын

Great drawers! Quick, simple, and just as strong as a "normal" multiple operation assembly drawers.... Kudos 👍👍!!! "Git'er done" really works out!

@e24mpwr 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a fan of a mellow, practical and effective video - thanks!!

@eCitizen1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. It is refreshing to learn common sense techniques and shortcuts like you've shown. I also appreciate the utilitarian approach to good enough with being obsessed with making them look like fine furniture. My shop could really benefit from about a dozen of these fine shelf units. I think I'll be referencing this video quite a bit.

@Gersao2axe 4 жыл бұрын

Every strategy here is practical and time saving. Really like this

@likeatr332 Ай бұрын

man i looked for a long time today trying to find the simple and strong and almost ugly drawers! thank god i found the perfect video! amazing!!!!!! different strokes. fk nice things personally. i wanna see more of ur honey badger ways!

@Texasishot105 2 жыл бұрын

I'm currently doing a Ambulance/RV build, lots of storage cabinets, no drawers. I'm so glad I found your video!!! Thank you. 😉👍⭐

@scottimusgarrett15 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the play-by-play! Really great of you to share hard-earned hints!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

@1packatak 8 ай бұрын

“Little old lady” here who used to love woodworking. No longer have any of the fancy tool stuff. But with my couple of Kreg cutting jigs along with some pocket screws, I think I will be able to built the small cabinet I’ve been thinking about. Thanks!!

@billsmith987 3 жыл бұрын

Simplicity is King👍. At the stage of needing drawers (cabinets are built) so looking around. Thanks for the video 😁

@nickd920 3 жыл бұрын

What a coincidence, these are drawers I thought of making today!! Just simple and easy drawers with an opening like the one you have in the video to open it.

@knightcrafted7 2 жыл бұрын

YESSSSS !!!! this is exactly how i do drawers!!! I have a dresser for 15 years , use them everyday and no issues still !!

@vilod 2 жыл бұрын

Your wife telling you that you should tell people you make nice things is something my wife would say. True love there. She's a keeper. Treat her well and you will go far.

@bradmiller9993 2 жыл бұрын

I love the authenticity of blood on the project. Blood sweat and tears! More than a rock band.

@alcamerc9923 2 жыл бұрын

Just in time dude. For me gone are the days of the dado joints and all the intricate work I used to build my drawers. Heck, this is so simple. I’m about to start a set of 12 drawers and was looking for dado joinery equipment. No need to, my friend. Your video is great. Thanks

@J4Julz Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the Honey Badger reference. Helps keep things in perspective as I tend to get hung up on things that really don't matter. 👍

@jimchallender4616 2 жыл бұрын

If I am able to once again have a shop, your method(s) will be at the heart of my efforts/designs. Great video!!

@BDL090754 2 жыл бұрын

Keith, I have seen lots of these videos on drawers and slides, I absolutely appreciate yours the most, as there is no dragged out B.S. and is clearly & quickly explained ( and very well filmed, ) - This is now my "Go To " video on drawer slides. - Thank you so much.

@KeithsTestGarage 2 жыл бұрын

sweet! Thanks for the note!

@andrewbattersby8273 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! The reference surface explanation made installing the drawer slides so easy!

@wfo0070925 24 күн бұрын

Man...at 3:36...the tape ninja got me. Too Funny, I laughed out loud at work.

@jamespolucha6911 2 жыл бұрын

Man finally something easy to follow, thanks for the video, I just built a drawer for a shop cabinet that I had forever and it took me 2 days and many trips to the hardware store for the drawer sliders, thanks again

@zerk773 Жыл бұрын

So good! I'm about to build drawers for my shop and this is exactly what I needed, thanks!

@SuperNytube 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Keeping it simple and durable. I’m going to use this method for drawers on a miter saw cabinet I built.

@TheLastPharm 2 жыл бұрын

It might not be considered 'art' but I really like this presentation. No mysticism here, just a straight up approach to the job. Love the camera work, too!

@celsoesparza2387 2 жыл бұрын

This video made woodworking so relatable that I subscribed

@eklevmyr 3 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of good lessons in your video. My personal favorite philosophical moment is "screws are sharp". I'm sure that will come in handy later.

@billwortel6231 3 жыл бұрын

First time watching your videos, and I loved this. I finally am building my “dream shop,” and I find I’m spending way too much time building storage. It will be a year before I can build anything other than shop stuff at this pace. I’m going to shift to quick and easy for my shop. Thanks.

@barrytoews781 3 жыл бұрын

Wise wife. I also appreciate your approach to your shop. And I will emphasize “your shop”. I have watched many woodworking videos about making things for shop organization, but don’t see much, if any project builds. I enjoyed the video.

@TwistedTwineWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

First time watching your videos so your wife was right....I appreciated seeing what else you can do so I’ll be watching a lot more of your videos. Appreciate the “we’re not building a Swiss watch” approach to these shop drawers

@sandEffect 3 жыл бұрын

I like the philosophy of building things without being a super-perfectionist and just getting it done.

@jasperdegraaf5999 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! and if you stack your drawers bottom to top on installing. With the use of your spacer... It might be even slightly easier.

@devonspence9064 3 жыл бұрын

YES! Exactly what I was looking for! Straight to the point with just the right amount of bonus subtle comedy. You are a genius. You know your stuff. Thank you for this. Only the second video I searched for and I don’t need to keep searching. Video editing is superb. The sound quality and audio bits with time lapse with pauses for the little things I end up running into like the kicking sound, the importance of the screw in the dead center, your preferences on adding a little space behind and why, the unique way of using things around you as off sets and references like the blinds for spacing, and I could go on. Seriously appreciate the time you put in making this video. Looking forward to seeing more. Loved that your wife gave you a note and you added your work. Gonna go build my drawer now! You rock!

@KeithsTestGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I never really know how many of those things people want, or if people prefer ABC123 sort of stuff. Glad it helped!

@uber2tuber 2 жыл бұрын

@@KeithsTestGarage Yo Keith... thanks so much for this vid! Total neophyte here. I'm building some simple plywood drawer storage for my camper van. I'm going to follow your great directions for calculating sizing... ty! My question is, I don't have a power stapler gun or even a nail gun, and I'm assuming that screws are a no go for the plywood? So then I'm left to a regular hammer and nails? Will that be the best approach? It's not a massive project... 23" long by 17" wide by 24" tall... with 3 drawers. Would be easier if I could use screws, so I'm just checking. Gracias again. :)

@KeithsTestGarage 2 жыл бұрын

@@uber2tuber I'd pre-drill and counter-sink for screws. Just be sure to pre-drill to the right length and diameter so the threads bite without destructively displacing the wood.

@sutterrock 3 жыл бұрын

refreshing! we can geek out on every little project. I like your approach. I got ambition now to build my shop cabinets. Thanks

@ScottyLo 3 жыл бұрын

I think we all have our own version of perfection. If the drawers and cabinets were made of oak rather than just basic plywood you would expect a finished product to look closer to perfection. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@joshlillpop5595 Жыл бұрын

Lot of wisdom and good ideas. If you are getting extra traffic today it’s because I’m bragging on your ‘badger’ approach and simple design. Nice content!

@WarriorKidd06 Жыл бұрын

One of the best drawer tutorials I've seen on here. Thanks for this!!!

@erikandersen4811 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in a process for civilizing the unruly mess of my shop. It’s primarily out of hand from a lack of places to put things away. This method of draw creation will be a big help. 👍

@Murpie2u 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I’ve been having a tough time on measurements for the slides and how to space the drawers properly, so this helps a bit!

@whpainting 2 жыл бұрын

I like your philosophy of were you put your emphasis and energy. I am amazed at how many videos discuss making shop items to improve ones shop but little on nice creative projects as you demonstrated. Something that needs to be functional for supporting production should not take up large amounts of time or money. It should make money. Your wife was very wise.

@CGT80 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have built kitchen cabinets before and used all of the proper and fancy techniques and then later built a chest of drawers for my garage and used some of those techniques but never added faces to the drawers. Now, I am rebuilding my garage and plan to make many cabinets and some drawers to keep everything enclosed as I do mostly metal fabrication and grinding dust and dirt make a mess of anything in the open. This woodworking project will be all about building a decent looking solution that is strong and easy to build while keeping my budget low. While I am OCD, I have also learned to pick and choose my battles. My shop cabinets can look nice without being custom kitchen quality. HD prebuilt and unfinished cabinets would be fine, but I will need various custom sizes and I'm sure I can build them for less money than buying prebuilt. You showed exactly what I wanted to see and the video was to the point without a bunch of filler. It will certainly help me to meet my goals for building shop cabinets.

@psmola101 3 жыл бұрын

Keith, I love your practical viewpoint on things. OK, we are making shop draws, not cabinets for the space shuttle, so lets just keep it simple. I often find myself spending too much time on the things that don't matter, thus eating into my time for the things that do matter. Thanks for reminding me about how to prioritize my time. Plus you showed me a few great tricks I will use for all my projects. Thanks!!!!.

@tlheingrunst 3 жыл бұрын

Your honey badger explanation about the tape shelf struck a chord with me ,right on brother , new subscriber great work

@BsBucWiLD 3 жыл бұрын

This video of you just getting the job done is why I subscribed to your channel... Thanks!!

@mriggsdesign 3 жыл бұрын

The honey badger bit made so much sense. Great explanation. You got yourself a new subscriber. Thanks for sharing.

@franks4973 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic, love the down and dirty drawers for a workshop. I don’t need Nora Abrams level in my workshop, just functional. Thank you you gave me the incentive to make some simple drawers. References so much easier.

@angelamiske2610 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect idea! I love this! Thank you!

@Vman7757 3 жыл бұрын

I can use this idea for holding my model trains. Thanks for sharing.

@MrCarrizojim 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. You make drawers look easy!

@brianmurray667 3 жыл бұрын

Good build! Appreciate the tips on how to do things right but also on how to correct for when they don’t.

@KJ_nyc 2 жыл бұрын

There is a time and place for perfection in life, and then there are the other times. When I'm making boxes for drawers, even "good" drawers for me, I use a similar butt-joint method. Works perfectly well with glue, screws, and precise cuts. NOBODY is inspecting how my drawers were built. I edgeband, paint, or poly the surface, usually three coats. I prefer my drawer slides to be nearer to the bottom. In the end, my finished drawers look damn good, they function well, and they hold up for years and years. They don't cost me a ton of time, fussing over dados and rabbits, when I'd rather be using that time to work on something else. Your video is very helpful, because it proves what can be done with a little reasoned thinking and a reduction in obsession.

@pshep123 Жыл бұрын

Keith - wanted to say thanks for the vid and the crown staple gun recco, just got one and it's made a huge difference. Holding power between that and a brad nailer is night and day!

@frogmccuish 3 жыл бұрын

Just came across your video... Very well made, great editing. I am a budding wood worker. Gathering tools as I need them. At 60 yrs old, I just remodeled our kitchen, enjoyed every minute. I am an orthodontic laboratory tech by day. Can't wait to play with power tools when I retire. I will be looking up your channel to see your other great vids..., keep up the great work! Thank you!

@chaplainand1 2 жыл бұрын

First time visit. I really appreciate the offset method you demonstrated. Thanks

@olivertaylor4779 3 жыл бұрын

Great build with nice simple draws for the shop, they are safer too with no handles sticking out to catch stuff on, a perfect example of a KISS project, personally I would have put a few screws in there but I like to over make things onto the strong side.

@joem6859 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job... that one table saw sled looked really big, deep, very nice.

@bigfella1952 3 жыл бұрын

Shows how easy to construct drawers with minimum of effort, and not needing loads of tools. x The Bigfella x

@Overcomer1960 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation. Thank you

@TyrantPanda Жыл бұрын

New here. Love how you have your wife review your videos. This video reminded me to keep things simple 👌

@jimmyers7396 Жыл бұрын

Great, simple, straight fwd. Thank you

@nedrgr21 Жыл бұрын

awesome measurements - ref edges and window blinds 🤣. Definitely a good way to look at things - functional for the shop to make more time for nicer things.

@amyhurst2662 3 жыл бұрын

Love all the explanation of the details

@eternalfizzer 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - you just desensitized this diy-er to making drawers. I've only ever installed 2 scary-looking industrial-strength metal drawer slides just like yours (I bought 2 for my crazy medicine cabinet mirror/door, which worked fine with only one slide, so I left well enough alone and used the second for a tall spice rack/cutting board pull-out). They both work, even the spice thing which is probably overloaded and supporting a significant torque (because *cutting boards* ), but now I see it is in fact possible to install *2* on the same project and have them both work. Thank you very much :-D

@hansangb 2 жыл бұрын

@12:10 I've learned that self centering drill bit is paramount for any shelf installation. No matter how you try to be accurate, the slides move up or down. Also, I throw out those cheap screws that come with drawer slides. Just now worth my time fighting them. And you can use manual screw holding screwdrivers to get it started, but again, self centering gets rid of any guess work. Finally I've used spacer blocks that are referenced from the drawer slides so I can knock it out easily. But other times, I've used method like yours. Great video.

@pushingbroom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this. I need a "tool" drawer to go into my apartment hallway under a shelf. Gonna make a single drawer version of this and tak it up. Hopefully will get rid of the tool clutter I currently have and make things easier to be at hand. Seems simple enough to do with a minimal amount of tools as well.

@ToxicMetropolis Жыл бұрын

Found this video super helpful. Thanks.

@stormbytes Жыл бұрын

simple and awesome build. thank you!

@middlechild6956 Жыл бұрын

With all of that great equipment you have, I knew you did other beautiful items.

@sklee1644 Жыл бұрын

Hi Keith, thanks for sharing.

@shelbydowns-seckman1870 3 жыл бұрын

Omg so freaking simple!! Love the idea definitely going to use it! Just found your channel but now I won't miss any more if you videos.

@thomaslove7984 2 жыл бұрын

Love it dude, I like the mentality behind I would rather be spending time making really nice things that aren’t drawers while still providing form and function. Amazing dude really enjoying going through your content!

@madmikemakes3056 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Found myself relating to being overly obsessive with builds like the tape holder. Maybe a good time to relook at that. Love your dry sense of humor. Keep making great videos.

@jackrezman 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for. You were incredibly helpful. Thanks, & Well Done..!

@loganangus3138 3 жыл бұрын

That belch earned my subscription

@elaineferranco9099 3 жыл бұрын

I like the way you explain things, very sensible! I'm a subscriber now.

@MichiLane Жыл бұрын

First time I have ever heard anyone talk about partitioning time and effort in a way that just clicked with me! I am terrible about basically being a perfectionist and managing how much I care about something.

@KorraTheFrenchie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Wish I would have found this before building my shop bench. Would have made It go a lot smoother. I struggled with my drawers and spacing but it’s just a shop bench like you said….it works in the end. 👍