The Homestud Tool Trailer Tour
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.ค. 2020
- I've been asked countless times to give a tool trailer tour and it's finally done. It's not perfect and likely never will be, but it is extremely efficient for what I do. Instead of focusing on what tools I own, this tool trailer setup focuses on how I store and organize my tools and parts. A tool trailer may not be the ideal setup for everyone, but for me working primarily on single family homes in residential neighborhoods, it's perfect.
Tool trailers get messy and disorganized. They become storage for everything in the "I'll use that later" category. However, I also find those are perfect opportunities to refine and improve the storage systems. It may not be perfect now, but my tool trailer is always getting just a little bit closer.
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Check out the 2021 Trailer Tour here: th-cam.com/video/_c3_5qfdmwE/w-d-xo.html
Your tool belt says it all
Man I really like watching your video, It gave me a lot ideas that I will be using in my work trailer, THANK YOU
Nice setup
I just got a 5x10 trailer and was looking for great ideas like yours. Thank you! You probably inspired a lot more people than you thought 🤙🏻
I'm glad it helped out, thanks for watching- there is a revised 2021 version as well if you wanted a couple more ideas 👍
This deserves a follow
Went in TH-cam to learn how to install wallpaper. Ended up watching a tool trailer video... and I loved it 😂 great work on the trailer!
Thanks 👍 Gotta love TH-cam haha
Great job on trailer! Thanks for the video!
Thank you- getting ready for a revamp, stay tuned 👍
That is an awesomely organized trailer. I'm going to borrow some of your ideas. I've seen several very good videos related to this. But yours closely resembles what I need
Thanks 👍 it has been great for the last few years. Though stay tuned, it is getting an update in the not so distant future with some new ideas
Killing it!
Good work bro!
That is awesome young man love it I can see your very skilled
Thank you 👍
Very nice trailer setup man. Thanks for posting!
Thanks 👍
Awesome mobile workshop!
Thanks 👍
Great video
thanks 👍
Building a trailer and being an electrician is not the same as being a carpenter. I can make a decent box. Even did a very nice box enclosure with a deep pull out drawer to conceal my tools in my Honda Odyssey work truck. Later had to rebuild it with long expensive slides due to the considerable weight.
But now it’s time for a trailer and everyone has either a way cool complicated cabinet setup or a too basic but effective setup with large bins for storage, but that seemed too specific for maybe framing or something that is the daily job thing.
Everyday I’m doing something different.
Your set up includes the workbench, cubby’s for organizing, and so forth, plus electrical. Shelving for specific tasks. A still achievable build for a non carpenter with the tools but not so much developed skill set.
Having to somehow hopefully incorporate a sliding miter saw, and table saw is desired, but it’s not practical.
But your setup appears to be an achievable possibility to kick off with.
My trailer is 10x6 and looks to be the same general door arrangement.
I saw in a comment that this is history, so I will assume you have a different design for whatever’s more current.
Cool idea though.
A radial arm saw is an odd thing to see in this era
I’m working on designing my jobsite trailer that I will be buying in a couple weeks. I’ll be going with either 7x14 or 7x16. I was curious how you liked the 6’6” height? I can get 7’ height for $400 more, just not sure if it’s necessary. Also curious if you ever wish you had either an open spot on the wall or a wider center aisle so you could haul appliances or something larger like that if you needed to. Thanks for the great video and ideas!
Thanks! There are definitely a few changes that I am going to make (shortly hopefully). First, I find the height fine for me (I'm 6'1"). I don't store anything on the ceiling and I don't feel as though I am going to hit my head either. I have always had my appliances delivered so the center aisle width has been fine for me- enough room to drag the saws in and out, as well as to move around. The big change I am going to make is a lumber/sheet good storage rack. Being in Canada with a long winter, I find myself putting sheet goods in the trailer A LOT. I hate having it take up my aisle way, so I am going to completely rebuild the right side of my trailer to accommodate this change. If this is something you may be doing, I would highly recommend this addition. Lastly, if you are getting a V-nose trailer, make a plan for this area. I didn't really have a great one and it can sometimes become a catch all for brooms/rakes/paint poles/etc. Good luck with you buildout.
Awesome job bud. I wish I had your vision about arranging a space rationally. If you want to work together, on line or in real on setting up my newly designed work truck let me know.
Shoot me an email: contact@thehomestud.com
Neat build! I was going through my TH-cam analytics and saw that people find my videos through your videos. I like the built in toolbox. Keep up the good work!
I need to dive into those one day haha 😄 funny thing about that toolbox, I just ripped it out. It seemed like it would be great, but after a couple years I've decided it collects too much misc junk.
@@hsdesignstudio I had a few things like that in my last build that just always had too much clutter in them
@@TheRealBeardedBuilder That's why these mobile workshops are never really finished. They just evolve.
you might want to consider putting some wax or Dove soap on the side of your bottom edges of your slide out drawers before you get tennis elbow or pull your shoulder out or perhaps carpal tunnel syndrome
They were quite a pull haha - trailer has been sold now. Maybe the next guy did it..
Looks good. Curious, how do you like the Milwaukee batt vac?
It’s fantastic. I use it for little clean up jobs or as a blower to clean off big tools if I’m outside. Being cordless is real handy (I have an old corded tiny shop vac I replaced) and the Battery lasts long enough for my needs.
@@hsdesignstudio Thanks, been thinking about getting one, appreciate your opinion.
Can you buy the wood dividers or did you make them?
I made all of mine. The frame is either 1/2" or 3/4", and the inner dividers are just 1/4" plywood cut to size.
I'm sorry if I missed this somewhere but what size is your trailer? Single or dual axle and the GVW? Thanks in advance
You didn't miss it, I totally forgot to add it in. Its a 7x12' with 6'6" height. Dual 3500lb axles.
Very nice. Thanks for the ideas
How did you attach the shelving/workbench onto the trailer? What size screws, etc? Thanks.
The shelving and back of the bench are mounted directly to the steel framing members of the trailer walls with Truss head screws (mostly). Anything mounted to the floor is attached with standard wood screws. Size and length largely depended on strength or length needed. That being said, I tried to make sure everything bit into the steel by at least 5/8". I was paranoid of going right through the outer shell if I went to deep. It is likely enough though because nothing has let go yet after several years.
@@hsdesignstudio Appreciate the info. Going to start my 7x12 buildout this weekend. Both your videos were super helpful for layout and functionality. I totally agree on keeping stuff in containers vs open. Thanks again.
@@CM-vm9sd no problem 👍 best of luck!
Nice workboots 😂
OSHA approved 🤣
Is this on a single axle?
No its on a tandem axle
I was always wondering what tom green was up to these days
Alive and well 😉
Those cordless nailers are so heavy. After using them for a week, i had to do a return. Just not worth the extra weight in the hand.
They definitely are heavier. I personally find the weight easier to deal with compared to dragging a hose behind me.
@@hsdesignstudio try an air tank on the belt. After running tongue & groove for a week you will want to huck it out the window. The hammer on it leaves huge dents to. I prefer the dewalt air and a belt air tank. Weights about the same but the air is on your waste, AND you can use it on all your nailers and air tools. Cost a little to get setup but its very scalable for multiple users.
Maybe you mentioned this and I didn't catch it, but what size is the trailer?
I actually completely forgot to mention it. Trailer is a 7x12' V-nose (extra 18" or so in the V) and 6'6" tall.
@@hsdesignstudio Thanks! Nice layout you have here.
Geeezuss, you spent all your money on that layout and forgot to put shorts on this morning. So that’s what Amish wear under where.
Not entirely sure how to respond to this 🤔 I am wearing shorts if that helps haha 😄
What are the dimensions of your trailer?
It's a 7x12 V-nose with 6'6" roof height
@@hsdesignstudio Cool thanks!
No problem 👍
Those tools are too clean. Sus
There is a difference between clean and well taken care of