Justin, You are one of the best most well spoken woodworkers on RUclips, the success is well deserved. Not to mention FREE plans! 1,000,000 subscribers here you come!
I'm a woodworker who worked at a University for 40 years. I have been both a student and a teacher so I wanted to say thank you for you excellent tutorials.
Every time I watch one of your videos, I have rebuild part of my wall lol Very nice and well done Thanks for the free measurements, they will go to good use
I always build tool holders out of old wood and use it for a while which gives me time to see changes needed to me made with looking at space, location of holder, convenience, accessibility, space saving, most commonly used and removal space of the tool and other tools that need to be lifted up and out of holders.when Im finished using and analysing over time I give it another few weeks use which gives time for additional thoughts I notice later. Eventually I save money to buy new wood to make tool holders suitable to my needs. I only have a shed for tools and making things in and on a low income and not experienced in woodworking and retired, it pays to use time management as I go. You gave very good ideas on holders and needs. Great job
Well done, I recently switched all my battery tools from Bosch+Ryobi to all Milwaukee and my old storage is good for the garbage. I really like the idea of the modularity with the t-tracks.
I really like this organization! I have a similar plastic battery mount but i found a local guy that 3D printed them ($15 for 5). I had him make some that don't click in, they aren't held as secure but they don't need to be and it makes getting them on and off way easier!
Nice! Yea you know when making this video and thinking it’s going to be big $$ to buy all those battery holders I decided to buy a 3d printer to make a video on how easy it is to make shop organizers with it. (Coming soon!)
3D printed all my battery holders for Bosch and Milwaukee. Sometimes I build from wood, other times I 3D print, which every is easiest. For batteries that was 3D print, screw to a cleat backer board, and then use 3D print catches underneath so the cleats don’t lift when the battery is removed. 3D printed drill/driver holders as well and screwed under a shelf.
Great video Justin. T track seems like a lot of work making the dados and aligning the track perfectly just to get some adjustability of the J hooks. I think once I decide where to put the tools, I will just keep them there and not adjust the J hooks left or right. I understand others that love the possibility of adjustment and modularity, but still, it's a ton of work compared to just screwing and gluing the J hooks to the shelf. Thanks for a great video.
You’re probably not wrong for a lot of people, I had a solid screw in unit to the right of this for quite a while but then I did replace my Makita with Milwaukee and I did have to remake the entire thing. So I do like future proofing stuff. I’m constantly getting new stuff so for me this is perfect 😜
@@BitnerBuilt I can understand that for sure. I think for most of us, we want something that we won't have to rebuild again and is reasonably modular without needing to make it into a complex transformer of a shelf/tool holder/etc. You seem to have made a good compromise for your application. Love the channel. Keep up the good work and thanks for the reply.
I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure most if not all metal files are push to cut. You're never supposed to pull a metal file. Love the videos and you are well on the way to 1mil subscribers. You're definitely teaching me a lot.
Nice explanations and well thought out materials. One thing what would it look like if the holders were made a bit wider so the batteries sit alongside the drill etc.
Always looking forward to your videos. I like the way you go through your thought process and it provides a lot of ideas on how it can be set up and what works in various conditions. Wishing I had a CNC now so I can do something similar.
Thanks! Yea I really have fallen in love with using the cnc, laser and now 3d printer to augment what I’m doing especially when you need 15 of the same thing! (3d printer video next week on making tons of shop stuff)
Justin, was a bit skeptical at first until I saw the finished product. The adjustability is great. I am one of those who believe French cleats actually are a real estate loser, and if you build the traditional drill and battery holder (like I did) then you are locked in to that build. Mine works for now, but on my next shop upgrade I am going to consider this. You also inadvertently I think came up with a great idea by utilizing some sort of ceiling mount. I can see the value in that even tho I have 9 foot ceilings. Keep up the great work!
Thanks! Yea I mike the ceiling mount option if I didn’t have the mass of mattered to think of. I like something that will be able to adapt for future needs!
Suggestion - I have Dewalt, Ryobi, Milwaukee and Craftsman power tools. I only use 20v Dewalt batteries for all if them. I purchased adapters changing to use the Dewalt batteries. It saves time when changing from one tool to the other.
I did a video on this, one thing you need to keep in mind is that you should never run that battery all the way down with the adaptor. The adaptors only have 2 metal prongs to supply the power, the other prongs that are omitted are the communications ports that the tool and battery talk to each other, this is used to prevent overheating, and damage to the battery. the tools never let you actually deplete the battery all the way but with the adaptor you can which can brick the battery. I used adaptors too for a while I had tons of makita batteries so when I started to branch out with brands I just kept using those with adaptors but I have killed 2 batteries doing that so I started to just get the batteries for those as well. personally I wouldn't have gone so brand crazy if it wasn't for the channel and wanting to be able to show lots of different tools, prob would have kept to milwaukee, makita and a cheaper brand like ryobi (my preferences)
Congrats on the 10k. With the content you put out, I'm surprised that it's not a lot more than that. I need to build another tool/battery rack and this gave me a couple of ideas. Wish I could put a picture here to show the crammed mess that mine currently is. I hang my DeWalt tools by the handle (so they're evenly spaced) and all are doubled, if not tripled in the slots. Same with the batteries, I have most of them double stacked and 2 deep. I also have some on top of the cabinet and probably a dozen tools that are just laying on the bench below because there's no room. Yes, I've been told that I have more than a space problem. - Chris
Great video love this idea have one kinda similar it’s a great idea great content. Congratulations on hitting 10,000 followers keep up the amazing work
It's great how you're thinking out loud and showing your rough templates. Feels like the woodworking version of Adam Savage's Tested. Also, is it just me, or do people say you give Joe Rogan vibes?
Thanks I think the decision making process is good to show because while I might pick one way that other idea might work for someone else! Never heard the joe Rogan one before lol thanks Matt!
Funny thing is I just did that after saying how much the holders would be 😂 so good thought. Just ordered an anycubic Kobra 2 since it’s one of the new fast printers
I really want to play with the new Makita they just aren’t here in the USA. As crazy as it sounds I really want the Makita microwave 😂 when we are on the road 7 days a week in the winter for xmas season I would love a battery operated microwave in the trailer to heat our lunches!
What a fantastic space-saving solution! 🔌🔧 The modular drill storage and charging station is a game-changer for small shops.We've sent you an email, we would love to connect and collaborate with you.
Are there any good services that would C&C the holders and ship the finished parts to you? I love the idea of this build but without that piece of equipment I am bored just thinking about doing it by hand…😂
Yes there are a lot of cnc, laser and 3d print services out there where you upload the design and they make it and ship it to you. I personally haven’t used one but I’ve had several of them contact me to be sponsors. However, they were all 3-D printer ones. So I don’t have one to recommend you, but if you do a quick Google search for online CNC service, there’s oodles of them.
Justin, another great quality video. Just keep making stuff and I'll come along. (Don't turn it into a shopping channel - that's when I'll switch off) 🙂
Yea it’s a cabinet grade ply from home depot, in nj currently $55 a sheet (pre pandemic $35 a sheet) it has a A/C or A/B side face. For my shop stuff it’s nice enough at a ok price it’s common refereed here as ratiata pine ply
The last time I did a dado video I used my stack and a lot of the European viewers. Let me know that they’re not allowed on any saws over in Europe so for this video I chose to show the long way.
I did the deep desk so I could use it for the miter station and fit the laser engraver under the counter. It’s a little bend for the reach for me not too bad
I am really enjoying not only this episode, but also the entire "Small Shop" series. Good on you! But.... I just cannot help it. I am a retired Industrial Arts teacher and, during my tenure as a teacher, I taught that it is very important (yes, even essential) that we use the correct nomenclature for the specific tool, process, or operation in which we are engaged. Therefore, just so other readers of this comment who might not know the difference, I offer this important clarification. The "slot" you cut in the board is NOT a dado. Rather, it is correctly called a "groove." A dado is cut ACROSS the grain; a groove is cut WITH the grain. Very important. Yeah, if you're working all alone and you don't have anyone with whom to discuss what you're doing, that difference won't matter. But, for example, we don't send someone to the store to buy us a Coke and then realize that, when they returned, they brought a Pepsi. Well, they're both soft drinks...and who cares? See? "A dado is a U-shaped, square-bottomed channel cut the grain. A groove looks just like a dado, but runs the grain." --Popular Woodworking So, here are links to web pages that help explain that important difference: www.popularwoodworking.com/tricks/rabbet-vs-dado-vs-groove/#:~:text=A%20dado%20is%20a%20U,but%20runs%20with%20the%20grain. And, here's another tip. Regarding the push stick, I can recommend the excellent RUclips episode posted very recently by Jay Bates, during which he discusses why he uses one--and only one--type of pushstick. So, regardless of whether or not we agree with Jay, his discussion is quite informative and should help us think about another dimension of table saw safety. Here is the link to Jay's video -- ruclips.net/video/uc4roKADLLo/видео.html So, thanks for your excellent episodes. Please keep it up. You cause us all to become more contemplative about how we organize items in our shop spaces. ~Dr. Larry S. Anderson • Tupelo, MS (birthplace of Elvis)
The plastic push sticks that come with the table saws are absolute garbage...you have no control over the work piece. They do not put downward pressure on the piece.
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Justin, You are one of the best most well spoken woodworkers on RUclips, the success is well deserved. Not to mention FREE plans! 1,000,000 subscribers here you come!
Wow thanks!
I concur ! 🙏😜🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
I'm a woodworker who worked at a University for 40 years. I have been both a student and a teacher so I wanted to say thank you for you excellent tutorials.
Oh wow! thank you very much. So kind of you!
Every time I watch one of your videos, I have rebuild part of my wall lol
Very nice and well done
Thanks for the free measurements, they will go to good use
Hahaha well it’s my turn I just ripped apart my entire miter station to remake it (next 4 videos!)
@@BitnerBuilt can’t wait to see them
I always build tool holders out of old wood and use it for a while which gives me time to see changes needed to me made with looking at space, location of holder, convenience, accessibility, space saving, most commonly used and removal space of the tool and other tools that need to be lifted up and out of holders.when Im finished using and analysing over time I give it another few weeks use which gives time for additional thoughts I notice later. Eventually I save money to buy new wood to make tool holders suitable to my needs. I only have a shed for tools and making things in and on a low income and not experienced in woodworking and retired, it pays to use time management as I go. You gave very good ideas on holders and needs. Great job
Thanks Billy!
Well done, I recently switched all my battery tools from Bosch+Ryobi to all Milwaukee and my old storage is good for the garbage. I really like the idea of the modularity with the t-tracks.
Thanks! Yea I’m constantly getting different tools to review so being able to slide these to accommodate is great!
I really like this organization! I have a similar plastic battery mount but i found a local guy that 3D printed them ($15 for 5). I had him make some that don't click in, they aren't held as secure but they don't need to be and it makes getting them on and off way easier!
Nice! Yea you know when making this video and thinking it’s going to be big $$ to buy all those battery holders I decided to buy a 3d printer to make a video on how easy it is to make shop organizers with it. (Coming soon!)
3D printed all my battery holders for Bosch and Milwaukee. Sometimes I build from wood, other times I 3D print, which every is easiest. For batteries that was 3D print, screw to a cleat backer board, and then use 3D print catches underneath so the cleats don’t lift when the battery is removed. 3D printed drill/driver holders as well and screwed under a shelf.
Gotta get me one of them fancy CNC or Laser do-hickies! Nice ideas, thanks.
Yea when you have to make 30 of them it’s nice being able to hit print and walk away!
Great video Justin. T track seems like a lot of work making the dados and aligning the track perfectly just to get some adjustability of the J hooks. I think once I decide where to put the tools, I will just keep them there and not adjust the J hooks left or right. I understand others that love the possibility of adjustment and modularity, but still, it's a ton of work compared to just screwing and gluing the J hooks to the shelf. Thanks for a great video.
You’re probably not wrong for a lot of people, I had a solid screw in unit to the right of this for quite a while but then I did replace my Makita with Milwaukee and I did have to remake the entire thing. So I do like future proofing stuff. I’m constantly getting new stuff so for me this is perfect 😜
@@BitnerBuilt I can understand that for sure. I think for most of us, we want something that we won't have to rebuild again and is reasonably modular without needing to make it into a complex transformer of a shelf/tool holder/etc. You seem to have made a good compromise for your application. Love the channel. Keep up the good work and thanks for the reply.
Clever but simple, good video mate, very useful
Glad you liked it
Congratulations. Great video share.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Thanks appreciate it!
Congrats on hitting the first milestone. Great vid
Thanks so much!
Great video. Looking forward to more amazing content.
Much appreciated!
Thanks for another informative video. You do a great job of explaining your ideas. Thanks for the plan's.
Thanks Jeff!
I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure most if not all metal files are push to cut. You're never supposed to pull a metal file. Love the videos and you are well on the way to 1mil subscribers. You're definitely teaching me a lot.
You are correct honestly never knew! Thanks for pointing it out. 👍
Nice explanations and well thought out materials.
One thing what would it look like if the holders were made a bit wider so the batteries sit alongside the drill etc.
Oooh that’s a cool idea!
Always looking forward to your videos. I like the way you go through your thought process and it provides a lot of ideas on how it can be set up and what works in various conditions. Wishing I had a CNC now so I can do something similar.
Thanks! Yea I really have fallen in love with using the cnc, laser and now 3d printer to augment what I’m doing especially when you need 15 of the same thing! (3d printer video next week on making tons of shop stuff)
Justin, was a bit skeptical at first until I saw the finished product. The adjustability is great. I am one of those who believe French cleats actually are a real estate loser, and if you build the traditional drill and battery holder (like I did) then you are locked in to that build. Mine works for now, but on my next shop upgrade I am going to consider this. You also inadvertently I think came up with a great idea by utilizing some sort of ceiling mount. I can see the value in that even tho I have 9 foot ceilings. Keep up the great work!
Thanks! Yea I mike the ceiling mount option if I didn’t have the mass of mattered to think of. I like something that will be able to adapt for future needs!
Suggestion - I have Dewalt, Ryobi, Milwaukee and Craftsman power tools. I only use 20v Dewalt batteries for all if them. I purchased adapters changing to use the Dewalt batteries. It saves time when changing from one tool to the other.
I did a video on this, one thing you need to keep in mind is that you should never run that battery all the way down with the adaptor. The adaptors only have 2 metal prongs to supply the power, the other prongs that are omitted are the communications ports that the tool and battery talk to each other, this is used to prevent overheating, and damage to the battery. the tools never let you actually deplete the battery all the way but with the adaptor you can which can brick the battery. I used adaptors too for a while I had tons of makita batteries so when I started to branch out with brands I just kept using those with adaptors but I have killed 2 batteries doing that so I started to just get the batteries for those as well. personally I wouldn't have gone so brand crazy if it wasn't for the channel and wanting to be able to show lots of different tools, prob would have kept to milwaukee, makita and a cheaper brand like ryobi (my preferences)
Very good video
Thanks!
Great video thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
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Oh cool thanks for tuning in!
Congrats on 10k! Well deserved, Justin.
Thanks so much!
Congratulations on hitting 10,000 subscribers! It’ll just keep going up I’m sure!
Thanks Kenny!
Woodworkers build cubbies in their shops unlike any place else in their lives.
This is true
Congrats on the 10k. With the content you put out, I'm surprised that it's not a lot more than that. I need to build another tool/battery rack and this gave me a couple of ideas. Wish I could put a picture here to show the crammed mess that mine currently is. I hang my DeWalt tools by the handle (so they're evenly spaced) and all are doubled, if not tripled in the slots. Same with the batteries, I have most of them double stacked and 2 deep. I also have some on top of the cabinet and probably a dozen tools that are just laying on the bench below because there's no room. Yes, I've been told that I have more than a space problem. - Chris
Haha yea I bet I’ll be double stacking this setup too so no matter how much you make it will never be enough 😂 thanks Chris!
Thanks for the great content! You remind me of my middle school shop teacher without the buger jokes.
Oh I have some buggers in there occasionally 😂
Earned yourself a sub sir...well done Justin!
✌️thanks!
Great video love this idea have one kinda similar it’s a great idea great content. Congratulations on hitting 10,000 followers keep up the amazing work
Thanks Jim!
Love the video. Weird question, what are those plastic bins you have overhead to the right in the opening shot? Thanks!
Those are rigid crates from Home Depot, they’re extra deep and so they are great for those 2 foot deep cubbies
It's great how you're thinking out loud and showing your rough templates. Feels like the woodworking version of Adam Savage's Tested. Also, is it just me, or do people say you give Joe Rogan vibes?
Thanks I think the decision making process is good to show because while I might pick one way that other idea might work for someone else! Never heard the joe Rogan one before lol thanks Matt!
ya! the "joe rogan vibe" ! good way to put it!
You may want to get a cheap 3d print like a sub $200 ender 3. Then u can print all the battery holders plus more
Funny thing is I just did that after saying how much the holders would be 😂 so good thought. Just ordered an anycubic Kobra 2 since it’s one of the new fast printers
I know you have plenty of impact drivers, but have you considered getting a Japanese DT173 makita?
I really want to play with the new Makita they just aren’t here in the USA. As crazy as it sounds I really want the Makita microwave 😂 when we are on the road 7 days a week in the winter for xmas season I would love a battery operated microwave in the trailer to heat our lunches!
What a fantastic space-saving solution! 🔌🔧 The modular drill storage and charging station is a game-changer for small shops.We've sent you an email, we would love to connect and collaborate with you.
Thanks so much!
I keep noticing the wrench rack on your cleat wall but do not see a video on it's build. Do you have one?
No but I will be making one and providing the files sometime soonish, I made an error on one of the numbers so I need to remake it
Are there any good services that would C&C the holders and ship the finished parts to you? I love the idea of this build but without that piece of equipment I am bored just thinking about doing it by hand…😂
Yes there are a lot of cnc, laser and 3d print services out there where you upload the design and they make it and ship it to you. I personally haven’t used one but I’ve had several of them contact me to be sponsors. However, they were all 3-D printer ones. So I don’t have one to recommend you, but if you do a quick Google search for online CNC service, there’s oodles of them.
Justin, another great quality video. Just keep making stuff and I'll come along. (Don't turn it into a shopping channel - that's when I'll switch off) 🙂
Thanks!
Nice video, Justin. What type of plywood are you using for your projects? Is it from one of the big box stores?
Yea it’s a cabinet grade ply from home depot, in nj currently $55 a sheet (pre pandemic $35 a sheet) it has a A/C or A/B side face. For my shop stuff it’s nice enough at a ok price it’s common refereed here as ratiata pine ply
just wondering why your not using a dado stack?
The last time I did a dado video I used my stack and a lot of the European viewers. Let me know that they’re not allowed on any saws over in Europe so for this video I chose to show the long way.
10k!!!!! that reach looks like it would get to be uncomfortable. Battery garage sale?
I did the deep desk so I could use it for the miter station and fit the laser engraver under the counter. It’s a little bend for the reach for me not too bad
Dado's? Router? less time ?
always less time with the router, not everyone has so I kept it on the general build style everyone could follow
I am really enjoying not only this episode, but also the entire "Small Shop" series. Good on you! But....
I just cannot help it. I am a retired Industrial Arts teacher and, during my tenure as a teacher, I taught that it is very important (yes, even essential) that we use the correct nomenclature for the specific tool, process, or operation in which we are engaged. Therefore, just so other readers of this comment who might not know the difference, I offer this important clarification.
The "slot" you cut in the board is NOT a dado. Rather, it is correctly called a "groove." A dado is cut ACROSS the grain; a groove is cut WITH the grain. Very important. Yeah, if you're working all alone and you don't have anyone with whom to discuss what you're doing, that difference won't matter. But, for example, we don't send someone to the store to buy us a Coke and then realize that, when they returned, they brought a Pepsi. Well, they're both soft drinks...and who cares? See?
"A dado is a U-shaped, square-bottomed channel cut the grain. A groove looks just like a dado, but runs the grain." --Popular Woodworking
So, here are links to web pages that help explain that important difference: www.popularwoodworking.com/tricks/rabbet-vs-dado-vs-groove/#:~:text=A%20dado%20is%20a%20U,but%20runs%20with%20the%20grain.
And, here's another tip. Regarding the push stick, I can recommend the excellent RUclips episode posted very recently by Jay Bates, during which he discusses why he uses one--and only one--type of pushstick. So, regardless of whether or not we agree with Jay, his discussion is quite informative and should help us think about another dimension of table saw safety.
Here is the link to Jay's video -- ruclips.net/video/uc4roKADLLo/видео.html
So, thanks for your excellent episodes. Please keep it up. You cause us all to become more contemplative about how we organize items in our shop spaces.
~Dr. Larry S. Anderson • Tupelo, MS (birthplace of Elvis)
Thanks for all the feedback Larry!
Its better to install these drills der on some sliding rail, so that you can access the tools behind
As in the TTrack?
My boy looks like Joe Rogans long lost brother 😂 love the videos 👌🏽😭
😂
Great series. Now I need to get off of youtube and put the ideas into action!
Haha always the harder part!
Dude can use a different drill for each hole in a cribbage board.
😂
Batts on the facia board just above your forehead
Good idea, the bins right there though are very deep and heavy, I see ripping off batt holders left and right when I pull those out!
Nice, but overcomplicated.
🤷
The plastic push sticks that come with the table saws are absolute garbage...you have no control over the work piece. They do not put downward pressure on the piece.
Yep I mostly use my custom wood one or the grip ripper but there are occasional times when you need something thin
Print them urself on 3D printer
Now 👍 at the time of this video I didn’t own one!