I like the projects well done, I like how you call them DIY drawer runners, that’s how we use to build all our draws before drawer runners were invented, we use to put a small strip of hardwood on the drawer and the runner to increase the life as they to rub and wear over time. I know others have mentioned paste wax and you put it on, but I have found it can attract dust sometimes and makes them wear faster.
One tip I learned from Matthias Wandel - when you use wooden drawer runners, use hardwood or even a very thin layer of hardwood at the interface. It slides much more smoothly than plywood or softwood (and obviously the direction of motion should be in the direction of the grain). I just built a bunch of drawers for my assembly table and made my own runners out of maple scraps. To make the drawers slide more smoothly, I added some iron on birch edge banding on the bottoms (one strip on each side) - and it made a big difference in how smoothly the drawers slide.
Im not handy at all (didn't learn anything as a kid or teenager, no handy person role model) but @CraftedWorkshop actually makes me want to try and LEARN to do some of it myself. I don't know how but you make this seem approachable for a complete ignoramus like myself.
The pocket hole machine is a luxury. You go from something that costs 40 or 50 bucks when used with a power drill to about 500 just so you don't have to use a power drill. Pretty stupid tool unless you work on wood all day.
Love the cabinet for the drill press-the recessed drawer pulls, the wooden slides, ambrosia maple! Wanted to double check that the link for the counter sink bit is correct because the bit set that it is linked to doesn't look like the bit you had. Thanks, Johnny! Are you going to tell the story about your foot someday? I first noticed it when you were building the shed. What the heck happened? Hope it is healing up nicely.
Thanks! Here’s the link to that specific bit : amzn.to/2PGDqws As far as my foot, I dropped a sheet of plywood on my big toe while building my garage workbench and broke it 😫 Had to wear the boot for six weeks. I talked about it briefly in that garage workbench video.
Dang, you have one heck of a shop. Ran into your channel and have watched several of your videos which are awesome so I had to subscribe to your channel. Very informative and some great projects that I can start to improve my shop. Thanks a bunch for sharing. 🇺🇸👍😎⚒
That sanding disk has been on my wishlist for awhile... I got a couple other things that I think are a bit less of a luxury that I need first, but I definitely will be getting it someday soon.
After some use are you still liking the wood shop made drawer slides? I'm planning some for a basement storage unit, so wondering how yours are behaving. Thanks!
At 5:55 there is a drill bit on top on the drawer box that I believe is use to drill a pilot hole and counter sink in a single pass. Where can I find this?
I like the ideas and the video. The one thing I would change is the brand of screw you are using. Spax screws are WAY better than any other screws I've ever used and I have only split TINY pieces or super brittle smaller pieces with them. 2x material and plywood is TOTALLY safe. Also, their design allows for pilot hole less use which saves time and effort. With the possible exception of GRK, spax is the only screw I know of that will go into a white wood 1x2 without a pilot hole and not split it, most of the time. Again, not sure what you are using but buy a box of Spax and I bet you will find them much simpler to use. I know this sounds like a shilly post, but I AM NOT sponsored or affiliated with Spax in any way. I just love their products and see that you are having trouble with something their screws minimize or eliminate altogether.
The other part about Spax that sets them apart from most other companies is that they make Torx headed screws which dont strip out unless the user (me, and you) have the bit at an odd angle or not set all the way into the head. They also hold onto the bit better than any Phillips I've ever seen.
Oh yea, I love Spax screws and use them all the time. I have pretty much zero Philips screws in my shop, they’re all either Robertson or Torx. Some of this plywood was crappy construction grade stuff so it splits easy, hence the pre-drilling.
I was thinking of making a table saw cabinet too. I have a lot of wasted space under it. Mine will hold my dedicated dust collector though, so much less drawers.
Another great video--thanks. Have you done a review of your Jet miter saw? I'd like to see one. Also wondering if you got it from Powermatic or if you purchased it.
I've been binging on these videos lately and its inspired me to (over)build my next desk/light worktable using some of your tricks! Let me ask: should a pocket-screwed joint also be glued or is that overkill?
Only if you never want to take it apart. It doesnt hurt, but if you do screws every 6" or less, you shouldn't have ANY trouble with putting most things on the shelves, but that depends on what you are putting on the shelves. With heavy stuff (like scrap wood or mechanics tools) I'd use pocket screws, but also add a 2x2 reinforcement under each side and back of the shelf to hold more weight as the pocket screws really dont have much wood to support them compared to mortise and tenon or even dowel construction.
@@woodworkerroyer8497 Thanks for the advice. The reinforcement/runner idea sounds good to me. It would be nice to at least partly disassemble this thing to move it.
I thought if i have table saw, miter saw, bandsaw, drill, router, nailers and impact, my shop is complete. But after seeing your power tools, it makes me wanna quit woodworking. Lol!
That is some really nice work. One question: why is it that no one seems to finish the interior of a shop cabinet? Seriously, is there a reason? Will the interior surfaces not react to humidity? Or are they sufficiently protected by the carcass of the cabinet?
Really fantastic work, dude! Well done! 😃 I really can't wait to start making projects like those for my shop! 😂 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Two questions: 1) is it just me or does the blade on your miter saw have a mirrored finish? That's cool, never seen it before. 2) Do you glue any of the pocket holed joints in the cabinet? Or do you glue shop furniture in general? I always glue shop furniture made with pocket holes but I wonder if it would hold up just the same without glue, and be much easier to take apart and salvage when the inevitable re-design happens!
Yup, the blade has a polished finish! And nope, I haven’t been adding glue to cabinets with pocket holes for awhile and everything has held up super well.
The counter sink bit link doesn't look like the one in your video, yours looks like a different design than a usual bit and it's gold versus the Irwin ones you linked. But excellent vid! I miss when all the makers crews did shop project builds. It's too bad the stigma came out that "that was all you guys built" add I really miss these and the motivation that came with it! :-) nicely done Johnny!
I like the sheet storage unit ,,, maybe not so much how it looks, but I understand u used the scraps u had at hand and it's functional ,,, I'm the same with my shop trashy stuff :haha
Looks like you've got an add-on piece on your impact driver for magnetically holding bits and screws. What is that? It looks great and super useful! I want one. :-)
I enjoy your videos, this one is not an exception, it would be awesome if you could edit out the clutch noise from the impact drill. Not going to stop me fro. Watching but would be more enjoyable.
Btw that countersink your using, is not reaaly for wood its a steel/copper countersink etc. We use that type at work. I mean yeah they work on wood but you can get alot better 👍
Your shop is already everyone's dream. It just gets better and better. That kreg pocket hole machine is nuts! You have it all man. Thanks for sharing!
Hah, thanks! I’m definitely loving it more and more with all of these improvements.
I really like how organized your shop is! And you're right, those drawer pulls with the recessed holes around them look sweet!
That plywood rack is both overbuilt and weak at the same time. Impressive
Just as strong as it needs to be!
I’m jealous of all your amazing and expensive tools!
Yeah, even if most of them DO look like "harvest gold" from the 70s!
I was suffering a TH-cam drought, for new videos to watch, thankfully I refreshed at the right time
Hah nice!
I like the projects well done,
I like how you call them DIY drawer runners, that’s how we use to build all our draws before drawer runners were invented, we use to put a small strip of hardwood on the drawer and the runner to increase the life as they to rub and wear over time. I know others have mentioned paste wax and you put it on, but I have found it can attract dust sometimes and makes them wear faster.
Very organized workshop, detailed instruction , impressive video thanks for sharing .
I need a similar cabinet for my SawStop ICS. You just inspired me to get busy and design one. Thanks.
Glad I could help!
Totally want to go organize my shop now...
Your scrap plywood would be gold for me!!
I JUST wish I had a small decent shop....LOOKS beautiful and I would REALLY enjoy this
If you wax the wooden draw runners and the draw sides and bottom, they'll run even smoother.
Great builds.
Great, I’m just about to make my own. Thanks for the ideas!
One tip I learned from Matthias Wandel - when you use wooden drawer runners, use hardwood or even a very thin layer of hardwood at the interface. It slides much more smoothly than plywood or softwood (and obviously the direction of motion should be in the direction of the grain). I just built a bunch of drawers for my assembly table and made my own runners out of maple scraps. To make the drawers slide more smoothly, I added some iron on birch edge banding on the bottoms (one strip on each side) - and it made a big difference in how smoothly the drawers slide.
Great ideas.
watching this video made me realize how much work and effort you put into this channel and your content.. well done.
Definitely gonna build the drill press cabinet. Thanks for the idea!
Whoa that sanding disc!!! Great work, also just listened to the Made For Profit podcast you did. Great info and insights!!
was i the only one who thought the mitre saw blade looked transparent for a sec at 7:40
me too!
Yep haha! That's one shiny blade
I did a triple take
I was really confused
Likewise! I had to pause and single step the video to realize it was just really shiny!
That drill press cabinet came out awesome!
Im not handy at all (didn't learn anything as a kid or teenager, no handy person role model) but @CraftedWorkshop actually makes me want to try and LEARN to do some of it myself. I don't know how but you make this seem approachable for a complete ignoramus like myself.
You should, it’s so fun and easy to learn by watching videos (that’s how I learned)!
This is a complete package --- content, video, audio, editing, and of course, awesome ideas. Love you work man! Keep it up!
Thanks a lot!
Nice. A little jealous, you have all the toys.
That miter saw is pretty as hell
Those fast motion pocket hole drill is hilarious.
Exactly 3 of the projects that I've been looking to do. Thanks for the inspiration, Johnny~!
use hip for the draw slide next time thats what i use and the draws slide great
Love the video. You need to make a shirt that says " I think I'll use this technique again in the future " Thanks, always enjoy your videos
Nice to see you getting more organized! I definitely need to do more projects like this one! Keep it up man
Thanks Noah!
Noah Scofield that is what my sister-in-law said to me last night!!!
Your shop furniture is far nicer than my 'nice' furniture would ever be. Great work!
Thanks!
I like how you mention the power feeder like it's an everyday shop item, but call the pocket hole machine a luxury item =P
The pocket hole machine is a luxury. You go from something that costs 40 or 50 bucks when used with a power drill to about 500 just so you don't have to use a power drill. Pretty stupid tool unless you work on wood all day.
Enjoyed the video for taking the time to share you have a blessed day
Thanks!
Very nice indeed!
Love the cabinet for the drill press-the recessed drawer pulls, the wooden slides, ambrosia maple! Wanted to double check that the link for the counter sink bit is correct because the bit set that it is linked to doesn't look like the bit you had. Thanks, Johnny! Are you going to tell the story about your foot someday? I first noticed it when you were building the shed. What the heck happened? Hope it is healing up nicely.
Thanks! Here’s the link to that specific bit : amzn.to/2PGDqws As far as my foot, I dropped a sheet of plywood on my big toe while building my garage workbench and broke it 😫 Had to wear the boot for six weeks. I talked about it briefly in that garage workbench video.
Great video! Nice done project!
Great shop builds!
You should invest in the manufacture of the pocket screws if not already. I love pocket screws also. Cool stuff.
Dang, you have one heck of a shop. Ran into your channel and have watched several of your videos which are awesome so I had to subscribe to your channel. Very informative and some great projects that I can start to improve my shop. Thanks a bunch for sharing. 🇺🇸👍😎⚒
Great org projects, really liked your narration info
Great video, thanks for posting!
Keep up the great work! I appreciate the time you have put in to making these videos.
Could you link the magnetic bit/screw holder that’s on your impact driver?
That sanding disk has been on my wishlist for awhile... I got a couple other things that I think are a bit less of a luxury that I need first, but I definitely will be getting it someday soon.
It’s really cool!
Awesome shop storage 💡
Thanks!
Crafted Workshop ur very welcome my friend make on
After some use are you still liking the wood shop made drawer slides? I'm planning some for a basement storage unit, so wondering how yours are behaving. Thanks!
They’re working great!
It is not the prettiest of the three, but I really like the plywood rack - I am going to need something like that fairly soon!
Yup definitely nothing fancy but does the job!
Man that miter saw blade is trippy! 👀👀🤔👀
Hey Johnny, well done with the jump u did with Seth!
Turned out great Johnny, awesome job! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Thanks Fred!
lol even your "side projects" come out looking refined and crafted AF
Hah I just can’t help it 😂
At 5:55 there is a drill bit on top on the drawer box that I believe is use to drill a pilot hole and counter sink in a single pass. Where can I find this?
Not 100% positive, but Looks like: Amana Tool - 55228 Carbide Tipped 82° Countersink with Adjustable Depth Stop & No-
Shop is looking great JB! Keep it up, can't wait to see what's next, shop builds or otherwise! #bringbackthesquat ✌️
Hah, thanks!
What is that bit holder you have on top of your impact driver - have not seen anything like that and it looks handy as hell -thanks
Lovely!!
Thanks!
Thank You 👍✅
I love your videos! Trying to get my husband to learn a thing or two lol. Hope the earthquake this morning didn't rock your place too much!
That's exactly what I thought of when he commented about attaching the plywood rack.
Thanks! We didn’t even feel it.
@@craftedworkshop We didn't either, I'm in Greensboro, so I don't think I was close enough.
@@HarryLovesRuth that's what reminded me lol
Loved this video! Can't wait to try out these techniques someday.
I like the ideas and the video.
The one thing I would change is the brand of screw you are using. Spax screws are WAY better than any other screws I've ever used and I have only split TINY pieces or super brittle smaller pieces with them. 2x material and plywood is TOTALLY safe. Also, their design allows for pilot hole less use which saves time and effort. With the possible exception of GRK, spax is the only screw I know of that will go into a white wood 1x2 without a pilot hole and not split it, most of the time.
Again, not sure what you are using but buy a box of Spax and I bet you will find them much simpler to use. I know this sounds like a shilly post, but I AM NOT sponsored or affiliated with Spax in any way. I just love their products and see that you are having trouble with something their screws minimize or eliminate altogether.
The other part about Spax that sets them apart from most other companies is that they make Torx headed screws which dont strip out unless the user (me, and you) have the bit at an odd angle or not set all the way into the head. They also hold onto the bit better than any Phillips I've ever seen.
Oh yea, I love Spax screws and use them all the time. I have pretty much zero Philips screws in my shop, they’re all either Robertson or Torx. Some of this plywood was crappy construction grade stuff so it splits easy, hence the pre-drilling.
Great job Johnny! Did I miss the explanation on the boot?
Thanks,
DC
What blade do you use on the Jet miter saw? It looks invisible
What counter-sink bit are you using on the drawers @13:55? It's not the tool you've got linked in the description. Thanks!!
Yeah what is that bit, I’ve seen it in a bunch of your videos- has some kind of stop collet on a bearing it looks like?
What saw blade are you using on your miter saw?
Looks like you have whole sheets of plywood laying around as scraps haha
The full sheets are for future builds, I built all of this stuff from much less than full sheets.
@@craftedworkshop awesome to have so much wood in the shop in these strange times!👍
@@timoerkens4184 it's nice to have in ANY TIME!
Yea I try to stock up early so I don’t have to make a ton of trips. Definitely a weird time for woodworking!
That was my thought too! Nearly whole sheets going through the saw as "scraps" to start the under-saw box. Lol
Nice builds. What are the countersink bits you use with the large collars?
Hey dude! What’s the bit holder you have attached to your impact driver around the back of the main body?
Its a magnetic bit/screw holder. He has a link in the description if you want one.
woodworker Royer thanks my MAN!!!
Scroungers Paradise for baltic birch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (i'm sure you already know that though...)
What kind of blade is on the miter saw? Looks like a mirror blade? I can see reflections from the blade.
Curious about the sawstop and the sanding disc. Did you have to run the SS in bypass mode to use the sanding disc?
I just love this man . I would work for him for NO MONEY AT ALL . JUST TO LEARN HOW HE DOES HIS PROJECTS
I was thinking of making a table saw cabinet too. I have a lot of wasted space under it. Mine will hold my dedicated dust collector though, so much less drawers.
What do you mean when you say 3/4 inch plywood isn't 3/4" thick? What size is it? Is all wood like this? How do you account for this if so??
23/32
Do you have plans for the tablesaw cabinet?
Another great video--thanks. Have you done a review of your Jet miter saw? I'd like to see one. Also wondering if you got it from Powermatic or if you purchased it.
I've been binging on these videos lately and its inspired me to (over)build my next desk/light worktable using some of your tricks! Let me ask: should a pocket-screwed joint also be glued or is that overkill?
Only if you never want to take it apart. It doesnt hurt, but if you do screws every 6" or less, you shouldn't have ANY trouble with putting most things on the shelves, but that depends on what you are putting on the shelves.
With heavy stuff (like scrap wood or mechanics tools) I'd use pocket screws, but also add a 2x2 reinforcement under each side and back of the shelf to hold more weight as the pocket screws really dont have much wood to support them compared to mortise and tenon or even dowel construction.
@@woodworkerroyer8497 Thanks for the advice. The reinforcement/runner idea sounds good to me. It would be nice to at least partly disassemble this thing to move it.
Yup, totally agree. Glue isn’t typically necessary and allows things to be modified easily down the road.
nice presentation & editing,😊😊
I thought if i have table saw, miter saw, bandsaw, drill, router, nailers and impact, my shop is complete. But after seeing your power tools, it makes me wanna quit woodworking. Lol!
That is some really nice work. One question: why is it that no one seems to finish the interior of a shop cabinet? Seriously, is there a reason? Will the interior surfaces not react to humidity? Or are they sufficiently protected by the carcass of the cabinet?
Really fantastic work, dude! Well done! 😃
I really can't wait to start making projects like those for my shop! 😂
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Where did u get ur tape measure holder
Did you turn off the saw stop safety feature when using the sanding disk?
Does Saw Stop make a chop saw? (THAT would be a good idea)
I didn’t but probably should have. And nope, that only have the table saw.
What software do you use to draw up all of your plans?
I am always amazed at how much wood it takes to match strength of steel.
ooooo looks nice
Thanks!
Two questions: 1) is it just me or does the blade on your miter saw have a mirrored finish? That's cool, never seen it before. 2) Do you glue any of the pocket holed joints in the cabinet? Or do you glue shop furniture in general? I always glue shop furniture made with pocket holes but I wonder if it would hold up just the same without glue, and be much easier to take apart and salvage when the inevitable re-design happens!
Yup, the blade has a polished finish! And nope, I haven’t been adding glue to cabinets with pocket holes for awhile and everything has held up super well.
What are the chances of purchasing plans for this?
Proper glued joints are always stronger than screws. The screws didn't hurt, but weren't necessary.
That miter saw blade looks clear ha
Hah, it’s super shiny!
The counter sink bit link doesn't look like the one in your video, yours looks like a different design than a usual bit and it's gold versus the Irwin ones you linked. But excellent vid! I miss when all the makers crews did shop project builds. It's too bad the stigma came out that "that was all you guys built" add I really miss these and the motivation that came with it! :-) nicely done Johnny!
Here’s the correct bit! amzn.to/2PGDqws
I like the sheet storage unit ,,, maybe not so much how it looks, but I understand u used the scraps u had at hand and it's functional ,,, I'm the same with my shop trashy stuff :haha
Hah yea not going for beauty on that one 😂
Looks like you've got an add-on piece on your impact driver for magnetically holding bits and screws. What is that? It looks great and super useful! I want one. :-)
I enjoy your videos, this one is not an exception, it would be awesome if you could edit out the clutch noise from the impact drill. Not going to stop me fro. Watching but would be more enjoyable.
Hey where can I find that black/grey hat?
Wood glue works wonders,as do pre drilling holes to prevent splitting...lol
I love your video
Don't you have any issues with plywood bending in that position?
man i would love a shop this big, i have to shove my tablesaw underneath my workbench to be able to walk around my ''shop'' lol
Good job mate. I would rip those drawer pulls out with my shins, daily.
hey jonnie great builds but got a question : what happened to your foot
He broke his big toe in a earlier build. I think it was the build video for the big miter saw/ work table for his home garage.
Yup, that’s exactly what happened!
Btw that countersink your using, is not reaaly for wood its a steel/copper countersink etc. We use that type at work. I mean yeah they work on wood but you can get alot better 👍
That a clear miter saw blade?!