DIY Sliding Tote Storage | Easy Build | Lots of Storage & Organization!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มี.ค. 2024
- Here is what I would consider a pretty easy DIY build that uses 27 gallon totes that can provide a ton of storage and organization to any basement, garage or shed.
In this one I create my own take on a trend I have seen across social media to make an awesome sliding tote bin storage rack. The entire unit is constructed from 2x4s and screws and is a relatively fast and easy build. I use the 27 gallon storage bins from Lowes, but my plans can be easily adjusted for the type of bin and location that you are planning on. Home you enjoy and please leave any questions or comments below. Thanks!
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Lowes 27gal Bins (I Used): www.lowes.com/pd/COMMANDER-27...
Home Depot Bins: www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-27-Ga...
Menards Bin: www.menards.com/main/storage-...
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Thanks Tech Teacher! Nice video and clear instructions. With this as a starting point, viewers can make their own version to suit their particular application.
If you don't plan to occupy every shelf with bins, you could add some intermediate horizontal rails (keeping within the overall spacing module) , and with a piece of plywood make an open shelf/tray to slide in. Add some sides to the shelf/tray if needed to strengthen it, and it can be a handy way to keep hand tools and other smaller miscellaneous items accessible.
I was passing by a donut shop, and I saw they had a mobile frame with aluminum angles every 3" or so to hold baking trays. I don't need that many donuts, but it looked like a good idea for storing hand tools on a tray. Similar idea to your tote storage rack in a different material and scale.
Very nice job, thanks again.
I volunteer for a pet food bank and this is exactly what I want to build for our storage unit. Thanks for the plans.
Np, hope it goes well.
Thanks for the cut list, the source of your bins (Lowes) and the assembly video. My wife and I are organizing our garage and basement. I appreciate the time you took to help me build it efficiently.
I recently used a lot of those totes for a move, and found out that the Costco and Home Depot ones are slightly different and don't nest within each other. According to specs they are all different sizes.
Dimensions in inches:
Costco 30.4 x 20.4 x 14.7
Lowes 30.6 x 20.6 x 14.3
Home Depot 28.5 x 19.6 x 15.1
Maynards 28.5 x 19.375 x 15.25
Thank you
Looks like Costco & Lowes or HD & Maynards might be "close enough" matches?
I've watched a few videos on making these and this is the best demonstration of the process I've seen. Thanks, this is going to be my project for this weekend!
AWESOME step-by-step video, Bro! I've been trying to make the storage for my plastic boxes for some time now. This will help me so much. Props to You!
Excellent tutorial and information on plan design. So glad you explained the different measurements in bin Make\models. Saved me a huge headache!!
To strengthen it. Take a scrap 2x4 and cut both ends at a 45° and screw it to the back corners. Simple corner brace and will take all that sway out
Beautiful corvette ZR1. The C6 corvette is still my favorite looking generation of corvettes.
Love this. If you put what was each bin in an individual excel file. Then create a QR code for the corresponding excel. You can put the picture of the QR on the front of the bin. Then scan the bin with your phone to see what’s in what ( and label bins 1-10 )
That's a brilliant idea.
@@mikeclaverie9240 You could also just have a QR code that brings up a link to a photo of what is in the tote on a google drive shared file link. But if you ever wanted to be super organized an excel with everything in all totes that could be sorted by item would be ideal
Uwaah! Looks really nice, neat, very organized. 😊 I’m jealous. Thank you for sharing the details of your design. 👍
There are several out there but your video is probably the best at explaining what, how and why you did what you did. The drawing you gave with the explanation that it is for Lowes tote is GREAT. It allows us to see the general plan and easy to modify it to fit the brand of tote we are using. Nearest Lowes is 180 miles away HD and Menards are about 5 miles from the house.
Great project, only adjustments I'd make would make are
1) pressure treated for the bottom horizontal frame
2) I'd rip the 2x4 to 2x2 for the sliders.
3) wood glue and air nail the sliders, faster, cheaper, and glue is stronger than 2 screws
What kind of nails would you use with the wood glue? From my understanding the glue is what will hold it, and the nail is just to support it while the glue bonds, so would a brad nailer work?
That for sure would make it stronger but if there ever comes a time to move/disassemble the project just having screws will come in handy. Also screws are more than enough holding strength for one storage tote
Perfect timing, I'm getting ready to finally up my storage in my garage and this just might be the perfect solution. Well done sir!
Thanks, glad this could possibly help in some way
Love this style storage. I just got new house, this will be in my garage...
Pre drill screw holes in to softwoods - pro move...
I look forward to your videos!! Excellent job as usual!
Glad you like them! Thanks
Thank you for this video. I just bought 8 bins from Lowes. They were $10.98 each bin. Someone shared that they could have a strong plastic smell. I went and smelled every bin I bought. I picked the ones that didn’t have a strong plastic smell. They are there. You just need to find the ones that barely have a smell. I also made sure all lids clicked well to the bin. Each one did with no problems.
I picked Lowes since my Costco membership ends in a month and I wont be renewing. So I picked Lowes since I can always go back for more later. Plus the lid stacking will match. Hope this helps anyone
Great video. The builds are always so clean!
Appreciate it!
Love the tote storage idea. Great video!!
Thanks!
That looks great. I need to make these.
An OCD dream right here. Great idea and another great video :)
Nice video, thanks for sharing. Putting this on my to do list.
Nicely done. Great dimensions 😊 thank you
like the presentation a lot,i will try this as a project!!
Awesome idea. Going to biuld one this weekend. Thanks
Excellent video. Great tutorial and nice blue 🚙🏁
Really enjoy your builds and content. Showing my wife this and know it will be a build for the basement. Brother, some day, please put together plans for that workbench. have all the same tools. Thanks again!
Thanks, I appreciate it and I really need to make time for that.
Pro tip…… Always cut your longest pieces first. That way maybe you can get some of the smaller pieces from the scrap. It also gives you the the opportunity to use then for the smaller pieces if you screw up
The flush mount saw table is genius.
It has come in handy!
Thanks for sharing. This is on my list for the spring. My complication is the basement floor sloping away from the walls for drainage. Hopefully it's not too bad and I can just throw shims under the front cross braces. I currently have bins from Costco and Sam's club. Most are from Sam's so I'm now stuck with them and hoping they don't change suppliers soon. LOL
Great job!!!!😎
10/10 video as always
Appreciate it!
GOOD STUFF.
I like the yellow lids because you can use a Sharpie to label what you put in them. Plumbing, Electrical, Tileing, Motorcycle Parts, and Fishing.
I put clear tape on the yellow lid and then write on the tape with a sharpie. This way I can remove the tape and re-label if we change the contents.
Thank you for explaining the tote differences. I think the one thing I'm more curious about is each totes strength from the 2 basically. As you said the 2 from home depot and menards are pretty similar but lowes is different
Pre drill and screw works for me too. 👍
That's what I like to hear!
I like them, great idea! Also I would think don't overpack your bins as it might be hard to pull them out...too heavy LOL...but of course many factors. Don't think it will tip over..maybe consider adding wheels to the bottom to move it around the garage but see what you can do for bracing if needed so it doesn't fall over.
Best tutorial I have seen yet. Putting one in the shed that will hold 36 totes. What software did you use to draw up those plans and the 3D?
Thank you.
Great video exactly what I am looking for. What software are you using to design and spit out the cut list?
Very well explained, filmed, and demonstrated. Love the extra durability features. have you noticed any sag on the bin edges as they've been supported by the bin lip since you situated them? Also, what software did you use to draft your plans up?
Did you consider waxing the runners under your totes Depending on the dust and weight of tote, it could ease getting them in and out. Great videos...watched 3 and am impressed.
This works well think better than cabinets & not for garage's but if have daycare centers aswell
Good point
Great video. Would be cool to put some heavy duty castors on individual stacks.
That's a good idea I believe someone on YT made a larger mobile version of this.
Yes, but a concern is tipping. So I may build as separate pairs of stacks (as opposed to individual stacks) on casters to give it more stability. The individual stack model works well for Festool sustainers, but the carts have a pretty wide stance relative to the containers.
when i built my shelves i looked into the tote sizes. im betting for most of the totes shaped like this there is probably 2 main manufacturers or facilities. i found really only 2 different dimensions like you mentioned. lowes and walmart (red lid) should be the same size verses most other places (home depot, menards, costco) had the taller dimensions. one other thing i found was the taller totes had more reviews (that i found) with issues of failure and qc stuff (plastic strings around injection points). just some extra info. i would be interested in a load test between the different tote sizes and the frame with 2x4 sliders and 2x2 sliders, i would assume the totes would fail well before the wood.
Sam's club also has a black and yellow tote, I wounder how different they are.
What software did you use to map out your plans? I love this project and planning a few myself that are similar but havent found a good way to plan it out like you have here
Great plans. Any issues with racking?
The only thing I would suggest is, if you are putting in basement as you are or garage.. you will have moisture. for bottom plate I would suggest a pressure treated lumber for that section.. is it required no.. will if give you a few more years yes, esp if you are in a humid area like the PNW or SE part of the US.. ( @3:50 )
also depending on the weight of the bins, I would suggest a cross brace on the back side. in the shape of an "X"incase you have side to side shifting (like maybe an earthquake) just a thought..
I would consider a composite or similar for the bottom plate to avoid moisture wicking and rot
I'd probably use pressure treated or stained
@@unknown_Noname451 composite would not contaminate
Nice
I have a question please. Does your drill bit automatically drill out for the head of the screws to fit flush? If so where did you get that? Also the screws length is 2 in?
I’ve just begun using these bins, and wonder if pressure of the weight of these bins would cause the sides (of the bins) to collapse?
How did you buy the wood sizes you needed? Do you have the list? Trying to get this done with the cheapest possible cost. Thank you
whats the best miter blade to use (size thickness etc)
How about putting rolling casters on them?
What brand bins are these and where did you buy them?
Have you experienced any breaking or warping of the edge of the totes from the weight inside the tote?
Great video.
What was your decision making process to not add a bottom slate for the tote to rest on. Worried that over time the lip of the tote will begin to give way and sag without it.
Thanks, I did think about that but more or less I took inspiration from the ones I have seen online from other crestors. I guess only time will tell if the lips of the bins are strong enough but so far it looks to be ok.
Will the totes move freely when they are close to full capacity/weight?
Nice Vette
Thanks!
The rails you can put on the ceiling to hold the yellow toats are the best way
Are the totes designed to be supported on their edges like that? Wouldn't it be better if they were resting on their bottoms?
Why dark black sides? You can't see the content that way.
And you needed to note why one is a shorter at the start, not near the end.
Could casters be put on the bottom to make it movable?
I learned how to use this software in class #FineEducation #Cad2 #AcademicWeapon #Winningtheday
what software is it?
@@MrRuinit fusion 360 if i’m not mistaken
@@vleni_ thanks I have been trying to find the software everyone uses for these videos. I need to build some things
nice job
how much for wood stock ?
I have a local guy selling same design for $425 labor and wood only no toes
Did I miss a cost estimate for this excluding the totes?
Are those clamps 12”?
How much weight can you put in each tote?
Do you have a version of the plans that are printer ready? Like a PDF or something?
I modeled his design in my CAD program. I can make a you a printer ready set for a small fee. I can also make adjustments to it for you to fit your exact needs, totes, etc.
Do you have the measurements for this?
What was the material cost?
I'm concerned spiders will move into the space between the rails. Might want to staple plastic sheeting on that
Love the design! You need just one more thing to make it perfect... "what's in the tote?" (1) Load your tote, (2) Take a picture of the contents, (3) Download any FREE phone app for your phone (i.e. iPhone, Android, Microsoft, etc.) -- I personally use "Boxes: Storage made simple" for my iPhone, (4) make QR Code labels for each tote & slap 'em on the sides facing you. Takes all the guess work out of finding your circular saw or Christmas tree decorations!
👍
Where i live at least, 2x2s are the same price as 2x4s so i never buy them. When I built hnging shelving i actually ripped 2x4s into 2x2s to frame them up to save money
Good idea
I started buying the next size up lumber and ripping it down to the size I want.
Post pandemic pine is cut from the smallest tree they can get away with.
As long as people keep buying that crap the Big Box stores will keep selling it.
I like the idea... But, what's in each tote? seems like a guessing game I wouldn't want to play
Duct tape and a sharpie? Just label them.
Hi, I took a screenshot of the drawings because I also had bought Lowe’s totes. Looking at the measurements, the first row shows 9.5. Is that accurate, when the total of the second row is 15?
The 9.5-inch height on the first row is measured to the bottom of the 2x4. The compatible measurement to the top of the first 2x4 is 13 inches.
The first spacing is 13". The additional row spacings are 15". Also, there are 2" spacings above the top row.
I can’t understand how the first row comes out to 13 inches but the other rows are 15 inches. Is that because it has a bigger space in between them?
@anthonystachowicz4322 The support for the first row is 13 ins because 2 ins the container on the first row will be above the first support. The second row from the bottom has to account for the 2 in over hang from the first row container and the 13 in under hang front the second row container. So it's 15 ins. It continues up from there. Also, your top row supports need to have 2 in clearance above the supports to account for the top containers 2 in over hang above the top support.
Hopefully, that makes sense?
@@halfurbanhalfsuburban8219 ahhh okay make sense now. Thank you for explaining that
@@anthonystachowicz4322🙏
These dimensions do not work for the clear hdx 27 gallon bins fyi
You can also pay just $35.99 at Costco and assemble a storage shelf they sell within only 10minutes :)
How many does it hold? This is about $100 and holds 16 totes
Love how simple it is, but unfortunately, I know what happens when you put stuff in big black bins with lids. If you can't see what's inside, consider it gone.
Put a piece of tape on the front and label it lol
I hear you on that but after I was done I found that Menards sells 27 gallon yellow lid bins that are clear so you can see inside them.
I use blue painters tape and a retractable sharpie to "name" almost everything. Doesn't matter if it is a clear tote, cardboard box or a black tote, it gets a blue tape label on the front, a side and maybe even the top.
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Appreciated as always!
You didn't show how you got the double lines in the proper place!
It's the width of his saw blade
@@DaveSimmons-zb9rg Shows that some of us who are trying to learn this stuff need the "obvious things" explained.
Put braces on to keep it sturdy
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can i pay you to build one for me???
He's playing Minecraft in real life.
Bens from Costco always cheaper.
Really enjoy your builds and content. Showing my wife this and I know it will be a build for the basement. Brother, some day, please put together plans for that workbench. I have all the same tools. Thanks again!
Thanks, I appreciate it and I really need to make time for that.