AWESOME TOOL CUBBIES - "a la carte" deep dive series - Paulk-Inspired sSMART tool trailer

Check out the whole a-la-carte series of mini-deep dives. Go to the channel, look for the tool trailer playlist or CLICK HERE and look for your video of interest: • my Paulk-SMART tool tr... And now ---- TOOL CUBBIES: These cabinets are based on Ron’s plans for the SMART trailer but is modified for my shorter 10ft trailer from his 12ft trailer.
I have recently posted a MAKING THE TOOL CUBBY ROUTER JIG video that goes into detail making the jig to easily and quickly route all the quarter inch slots for dividers (every 2in on center). The link is here: • Tool Cubby ROUTER JIG ...
TC1 -- DIMENSIONS: are 87in long by 14in tall by 14in deep. TC3 dimensions are 67 1/2in long by 16in tall by 20in deep. Each cubby is built as a separate cabinet with 3/4in ply top, bottom, sides, and 3/4in ply spreaders for the back. 1/4in slots are routed and are routed every 2in. The dividers are rearrangeable and are of 1/4in plywood slightly smaller than the height of the cabinets so they are easily removed once the front ¾”x ¾” plywood passive restraint stop is removed. Routed slots route 3/8” deep using a ¼in spiral up-cut bit in my cordless DeWalt router. I built a template jig for the slot routing.
Talk about convenient! I have rearranged these cabinets a few times as my tool inventory changes. It is beyond easy to make this work for my tools. In my next, larger trailer, I plan on having all three banks, TC1, TC2, and TC3 because they are that handy. They can even be made out of laminated dimensional lumber for longer than 8ft lengths too. If you build these, I recommend you make more 1/4in ply dividers than you need just in case you decide on many narrow tool spots. Running out is a hassle to set back up for one or two cuts.

[@ToddAndelin]

Your video is top notch... I hope your customers can see your setup...

[@sdsconstruction]

Thanks for checking out the video and commenting! Most of the time on a job site, the ramp is down for the day and if the client is around, they have an opportunity to see what is inside the magic trailer. Many times I end up giving a tour (which is funny to see since the trailer is made for my hobbit height and is only a 6x10). To see me and another adult in it is quite amusing but it happens almost every job. A couple times, I even gave “tours” to neighbors clients invited over to check out the trailer. All I can say is…..thank you Ron Paulk! Very cool idea for a trailer and tool organization.

[@engdarfatgalalyelectrical1076]

Your information is good and useful

[@sdsconstruction]

Thanks for the comment. I have benefitted from a large number of contractors out there who have build out trailers and vans and so this is my way to say thanks and to add to the idea pool.

[@benjytheframer2781]

How long it the track on your dewalt saw:) ? i dont have one currently , but i am gonna get one as soon as i take care of other priorities !

[@sdsconstruction]

Thanks for checking out the video! I have the three DeWalt tracks. The smallest is 46in long. The next is in the 60in range for length. The longest is 102in. I have found that the 46in works for 48in cross cuts since the saw plunge cuts. The longest track easily accommodates 8ft goods. The mid-size track is equally handy. I have been very happy with all three tracks.

[@sdsconstruction]

I have had time to observe what I do with the tracks and I would say that if anyone plans to use this on long sheet goods and is on a budget then the 8ft track will do it all (even though inconvenient on short material) but the 59in mid size track is the most versatile. I think the short track, while the least expensive, is a luxury for those on a budget. Since I am as likely to rip 8ft as I am to rip 4ft using this saw, I would first buy the 8ft track then as I can afford it, the midsize track. I would worry about precision if I had the mid size track and had to move it to accommodate a longer 8ft cut (but with care, anything is certainly possible). I bought all my track saw stuff a-la-carte so I could get exactly what I needed but the kits I have seen almost always come with the mid size track when the track is included.