Work Van Shelving Layout - How to Design & Build Efficient Van Storage Shelving

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  • Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
  • In this video I give you a tour of how I built my work van shelving. Lots of tips and tricks on how to layout and construct work van tool storage. My van is a Ford Transit 350 High Roof Extended.
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  • @InsiderCarpentry
    @InsiderCarpentry  3 года назад +5

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  • @dalerex9687
    @dalerex9687 Год назад +15

    I built my Transit shelving according to your videos. The shelf peg holes took some time to drill accurately, but made the shelves infinitely adjustable. I also used your cool drawer latch idea. I absolutely love the results. It's a great system. Thank you for all of your excellent videos.

  • @johnryan1029
    @johnryan1029 3 года назад +29

    I love the drawer latch system, I’m gonna steal that idea

  • @moeszyslack4676
    @moeszyslack4676 3 года назад +9

    Organized, efficient, productive. The mark of a professional and a craftsman. Beautiful set up.

    • @mattbrooks1302
      @mattbrooks1302 3 года назад +2

      Not to mention clean 👍 . Lotta hacks think because the work makes a mess, it's OK to be messy.

    • @moeszyslack4676
      @moeszyslack4676 3 года назад

      @@mattbrooks1302 Good point, you are right.

  • @agonw741
    @agonw741 3 года назад +1

    I have Mercedes 2500 and search for a long time for RUclips ideas on how to outfit with self made shelves. Your setup and video show and tell is definitely by far the best how too. Well done! I’ll take a few idea and incorporate into my shelving system.

  • @martinjames6798
    @martinjames6798 3 года назад +6

    Well thought out design, brilliantly executed!
    Love the draw latching system.👏

  • @chadshank5115
    @chadshank5115 2 года назад +1

    Looks good. You did a really nice job utilizing space. Thanks for speaking about the sizing on the van itself. Very helpful.

  • @JoeGerossie
    @JoeGerossie 3 года назад +7

    You’re an organized, efficient machine! Listened to the modern craftsman podcast with you the other day as I was working by myself. Inspiration

  • @ou8nucks630
    @ou8nucks630 3 года назад +10

    I just built out my trailer last weekend, but there are a few minor details that I've gotta work out. I was wanting to use the toggle clamps on the roof for my tracks, but that broom idea is a good one too. The drawer catches are pretty brilliant man,may have to steal that one as well. Excellent content, as always Spencer.

  • @matthewshull8376
    @matthewshull8376 3 года назад +6

    Thanks for the tour, I always like seeing how others envision their organization. I have my 16 trailer setup, but have changed it 3 times to become more efficient every time I see others with something to help me just a little bit more. I am already working on change 4 to go to a 75% Systainer organized trailer as it works best for my cabinet and trim business when I roll up to a job. Lock and click and roll it all in. Nice video, keep them coming. On a sided note, your thin line chalk line, and Pica markers have become my new favorites, thanks for talking about them and "persuading" me to get them both!

  • @iekoch1
    @iekoch1 3 года назад +1

    I have all my sustainers on drawer slides and I love the drawer latch. Thanks for the tour.

  • @kingsovernines
    @kingsovernines 3 года назад +6

    The drawer latch system is beauteous! Great design all around. I bet it makes day to day life much more enjoyable to have a great system like that.

    • @InsiderCarpentry
      @InsiderCarpentry  3 года назад +1

      It does!

    • @timothykuharich9967
      @timothykuharich9967 3 года назад +1

      I also thought the drawer latch system was very nice. Low key out of the way but effective. Thanks for the tour Spencer

  • @timfoster8469
    @timfoster8469 3 года назад +1

    Nice design; well thought out. I love the drawer latches!

  • @joelwalsman773
    @joelwalsman773 Год назад +1

    Well done Spencer! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world.

  • @-Kreger-
    @-Kreger- 3 года назад +1

    Very clever locks on your drawers. Well done

  • @paulnaismith4078
    @paulnaismith4078 3 года назад +2

    Great ideas for setting up a van or trailer! I really like your methods for efficiency!

  • @khavafis
    @khavafis 3 года назад +1

    Great set up Spencer. Much obliged for your detailed tour, to the point without any waste of time. The drawer catch is particularly clever, simple and effective not to mention cheap! Your vid pushed me in the direction I was going: get the ugly land whale Transit EL because space... is never enough, forget the parking headaches.

  • @BradHuebner1
    @BradHuebner1 3 года назад +1

    Love the drawer locking mechanism

  • @danboilard9881
    @danboilard9881 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic drawer locking idea!

  • @salurika
    @salurika 3 года назад +2

    Awesome! Creativity brings happiness to your life.

  • @mueckenhoeffer
    @mueckenhoeffer 3 года назад +2

    Thank you. This video is giving me some very good ideas for building out my enclosed trailer.

  • @mxfern12
    @mxfern12 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic, van layout beats trailer all day!!!

  • @deejayfantasma9753
    @deejayfantasma9753 2 года назад +1

    excellent how everything is organized; that's my plan for my van

  • @charliekim4062
    @charliekim4062 3 года назад +2

    You made it so brilliant.
    I want to make it like yours.
    Thanks a million.

  • @gerarddonoghue6622
    @gerarddonoghue6622 3 года назад +2

    Great job, very professional looking van

  • @ToddAndelin
    @ToddAndelin 2 года назад +1

    brilliant design on the drawer constraint mechanism....

  • @donproctor3445
    @donproctor3445 3 года назад +1

    great idea for the drawer locks.

  • @tylermims
    @tylermims 3 года назад +1

    I love this setup! Great job!

  • @lawcorp
    @lawcorp 3 года назад +1

    I really love this setup, thanks for sharing

  • @Mike-dy8bq
    @Mike-dy8bq 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for the ideas. It's one thing to have the skills to do the work and it's another to be organized so that you can make money at it. P.S. Ron Polk also has a great drawer idea that doesn't use any extra hardware.

  • @ScottyLo
    @ScottyLo 3 года назад +1

    Nice layout. I think the panel vans are the way to go. Setting one up looks like a fun project in itself.

    • @InsiderCarpentry
      @InsiderCarpentry  3 года назад +1

      Its kind of a dream setting up your first van for sure. This was my second van but first big euro style cargo van with a high roof. Great fun.

  • @Everythings_Adjustable
    @Everythings_Adjustable 3 года назад +4

    Nice! and Great idea for locking the drawers 👍 😊

  • @MrJackchap
    @MrJackchap 3 года назад +3

    Well thought out and executed !

  • @jpk2742
    @jpk2742 3 года назад +1

    I have the rotating latches and I totally agree you do forget sometimes. Good job festool sys are built well.

  • @Thoughtfulbuildsllc
    @Thoughtfulbuildsllc 2 года назад +1

    That’s sweet thanks for the walk trough and tips just bought a medium size roof. Transit. My first work van . The next van will be bigger probably gonna go with packout shelves

  • @ealdydar
    @ealdydar 3 года назад +1

    love the crastman versastack. I use a mix of the versa and the dewalt tsak which are the same box and stack together including the stanley ones too. Got to have drawer on my boxes.

  • @billybike57
    @billybike57 2 года назад +1

    Awesome layout for your work space 👍🏼

  • @RNeuby77
    @RNeuby77 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video! Thank you for sharing.

  • @TheDazman50
    @TheDazman50 3 года назад +2

    Dream van for me, luv it.

  • @geraldlessard7446
    @geraldlessard7446 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the great tour.

  • @thomasalison6188
    @thomasalison6188 3 года назад +1

    Nice set up! Very efficient!

  • @guytech7310
    @guytech7310 3 года назад

    Well thought out layout, Very nice!

  • @josgravoz
    @josgravoz 2 года назад +1

    Some of these ideas will go in to my 2020 Ford Transit Custom. Thanks!

  • @renovationhomeservices6133
    @renovationhomeservices6133 Год назад +1

    ❤ Love the design how practical and easy to work

  • @ciobanugabriel6876
    @ciobanugabriel6876 3 года назад +1

    very useful ideas the drawers lock system and the festool lock system is just amazing.I will use those soon :D

  • @softmetals3702
    @softmetals3702 3 года назад +1

    one of the most efficient set ups yet

  • @georgep1665
    @georgep1665 11 месяцев назад

    That's really nice. nice job.

  • @hankb7725
    @hankb7725 Год назад +1

    great work! very helpful.

  • @billkapaldo2712
    @billkapaldo2712 Год назад +1

    Nice work! Some great ideas I think I'm gpoing to steal!

  • @javieralcantar1754
    @javieralcantar1754 2 года назад +1

    Great set up...

  • @jorgecallicutt1272
    @jorgecallicutt1272 3 года назад

    Thank you for showing your van> this have given me great ideas for my van setup

  • @govnor
    @govnor 3 года назад

    Nice job on the layout!

  • @miguelquiroz1550
    @miguelquiroz1550 3 года назад +1

    Perfect! Thanks for the advice!.

  • @mikepeterson4746
    @mikepeterson4746 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video

  • @CRShimota
    @CRShimota 3 года назад +1

    Hey Spencer, I've not had much luck with Menards pre-finished plywood, it seems to start bowing as soon as I cut it up. But I do love Menards TigerFORM 3/4" forming plywood, same weight and much more straight and stable! It's got a tough black phenolic finish on both sides plus a nine ply poplar core. Cost is about the same, where I am it's a special order but well worth the wait! I just got a sheet to build (your) wings for my new Dewalt 780 slide saw. Thanks for all the great videos!

  • @hhprogressiveconstruction1140
    @hhprogressiveconstruction1140 3 года назад +7

    Doing one trade specific thing really helps with organizing the van setup . Not having to carry a wide range of tools and materials .

    • @InsiderCarpentry
      @InsiderCarpentry  3 года назад +5

      It really does. Everything changes when you open up your scope of work. I do use totes for other trade specific tools. I've got totes for paint, drywall, plumbing, electric, etc. So if I do have to tackle one of those things its just a matter of loading up a tote and I have all the basic tools. But that never happens any more. I've locked into trim work and haven't taken on anything else for probably 4 or so years now.

  • @fillowtree5505
    @fillowtree5505 3 года назад +1

    Nice set up! You should go more in-depth on what is in the storage boxes.

  • @intothedustwoodworks657
    @intothedustwoodworks657 2 года назад +1

    Dang that drawer latch 🥰🥰🥰

  • @bravy1966
    @bravy1966 Год назад +1

    wow!! really clever! good for you!

  • @mikecats
    @mikecats 3 года назад +1

    I Really like this guy !

  • @ayl3166
    @ayl3166 2 года назад +1

    That is a great kitting-out job. Its not often my ocd is at peace....

  • @tinpankid
    @tinpankid 9 месяцев назад +1

    Nice... man is a legend... this van is boss...

  • @johnarcan9567
    @johnarcan9567 3 года назад +4

    Great content as usual always looking forward to your posts
    I think you missed your career... should have been an engineer/ designer ,still you are a MASTER at everything you do .
    God bless you in all your endeavors!

  • @raifordcombs6398
    @raifordcombs6398 Год назад +1

    Thanks Bro this helps a lot.

  • @pro-fitkitchensandbathrooms
    @pro-fitkitchensandbathrooms 3 года назад +2

    Wish I had ur van spencer. Some set up u have. 👌🏻👌🏻🇮🇪

  • @stockbulll
    @stockbulll Год назад +1

    Nice job!

  • @stophatecollaborate5419
    @stophatecollaborate5419 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the video he gave me some good ideas I just bought a 12 ft box fan and I love the latches on the drawers that was a great idea I'm stealing it LOL thank you again for video

  • @nicolasstanley1392
    @nicolasstanley1392 2 года назад

    drawer latch invention blew my mind

  • @jamartin1
    @jamartin1 3 года назад

    Very nice!!💜

  • @chrisgentry4837
    @chrisgentry4837 3 года назад +1

    Great video!

  • @MovingToMnPro
    @MovingToMnPro 3 года назад +1

    Great advice! Thanks

  • @donproctor3445
    @donproctor3445 3 года назад +1

    I have a 14" Gruman workhorse van (looks like a Fedex van) I have built out the inside. I love it I carry everything I own in it. I have one last section to build out and then I share some pics. I was trying to decide on building a rolling toolbox from a wheelbarrow and decided on the Milwaukie pac out. So now I more space to build out. I have found no matter what I always say "wow I need more space for things". When does it end LOL

  • @SoCalKevin
    @SoCalKevin 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for all the great info! I really like your shelving layout. Any tips for additional van security to keep thieves out?

  • @peterwilcox7188
    @peterwilcox7188 3 года назад +1

    Nice van fella,,fair play,,👍

  • @crackerman3
    @crackerman3 2 года назад +1

    Good stuff!

  • @tomthinks2089
    @tomthinks2089 3 года назад +1

    Very meticulous looks good.

  • @Mopardude
    @Mopardude 3 года назад +2

    Impressive layout! I am cabinet maker by trade so the first thing I said was you can actually haul cabinets in that setup. So it made me happy to see you mention that several times in the video. I can't tell you the number of carpenters that show up to pick up cabinets and their vans or trucks are freakin disasters in side. Want to know how to piss off a cabinet maker fast? Bring back a cabinet an hour later with damage on it from a messy truck it rode in. LOL

    • @InsiderCarpentry
      @InsiderCarpentry  3 года назад +2

      I hear you. I transport all the built ins I build in the van. It’s been a great tool for me. I even design some of built ins around the interior height of my van so I can haul them more efficiently.

  • @zaccomusic
    @zaccomusic 3 года назад +2

    amazing contents friend

  • @alexlotscher7816
    @alexlotscher7816 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @stevealbert2284
    @stevealbert2284 3 года назад +3

    Great video! The build out is really ingenious! I was hoping you might make a video of how you made templates for the vertical dividers. Thanks for posting this!

  • @segundosuin9463
    @segundosuin9463 6 месяцев назад +1

    Perfecto muy buena explicación excelente

  • @fireblaster9961
    @fireblaster9961 3 года назад +3

    I’ve fitted out few vans I’ve had and one thing I’ve learnt is if you like to put your foot down, think about the material your using to make it all as it quickly adds weight to the van, plus tools and the materials your load up, it all adds up and it will slow you down.

    • @MrLuwitin
      @MrLuwitin 2 года назад

      What's the lightest material that you recommend. I won't be storing heavy tools

  • @andriy_moskalyk
    @andriy_moskalyk 2 года назад

    Hey Spencer, i love ur setup. And did similar for my first van. But after it I did it, I realized it can be more efficient. I’m about to build my second- high roof medium length ,van shelves. If u want to rebuild urs and do a joint video about updated setup, let me know. I’m in NY. Willing to travel to ur area.

  • @runinguy
    @runinguy 2 года назад

    thanks for sharing your great work.
    19:18 how exactly do you keep it from freezing?

  • @fee911
    @fee911 Год назад +1

    At 6'4" I wish I had the taller Van, but I still love my express and can't wait to start my first attempt at getting anywhere near the build you have. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

  • @JoseHernandez-ks3ty
    @JoseHernandez-ks3ty 3 года назад +1

    you just the best .

  • @snomofilms
    @snomofilms 3 года назад +2

    Awesome

  • @dsdragoon
    @dsdragoon 3 года назад +2

    Did you ever see Ron Paulk’s Smart Woodshop? It is his storage system for his 8x14 x 6.5 high trailer.

    • @InsiderCarpentry
      @InsiderCarpentry  3 года назад

      Yep. It’s a nice system but not very ideal for my workflow.

  • @ariesbarb418
    @ariesbarb418 3 года назад +1

    Genius!!

  • @jefferyholland
    @jefferyholland 3 года назад +1

    Nice setup Spencer. I have moved most of my worksite stuff to packouts. Not sure if you know this but there are some folks making adapters for the Milwaukee jobsite organizers to lock to the packout systems. Those containers are real nice for fasteners and are cheaper than the packout cases.

    • @InsiderCarpentry
      @InsiderCarpentry  3 года назад +1

      I've seek the stuff kapez inserts is making for the packout. I'm really excited to see what packout comes out with in regards to totes with drawers. I feel like that will be a game changer.

    • @geraintwilliams9574
      @geraintwilliams9574 3 года назад

      Iv just had a 2nd van and I'd like to kit it out how do I get a fixing to side of van please

  • @KBizle
    @KBizle Год назад

    Love the setup... Looking to incorporate something like this in my new box truck. Those one pads are different, the larger ones: what's the brand and are they comfortable?

  • @robertchiavoli5932
    @robertchiavoli5932 Год назад +1

    Looks good ! I have upfit promaster for carpenter & handyman work. Just a guestion about other bigger items. Where do you carry some 1x2,3,4 pine. How about 2x4 stud & p.t.. Then ur cut 1\2", 3\8" drywall, 3\4"& 1\2" ply? Lastly where is the dog and drop cloth compartment? Is this design meant for tool transport to full on construction site?

  • @davidfink7707
    @davidfink7707 2 года назад

    Hi Spencer,
    much appreciate your videos. How wide are your plywood frame panels on your van shelving? One side is narrower and one deeper..
    Would greatly appreciate info.
    Thanks
    David Fink

  • @nkeller5883
    @nkeller5883 3 года назад +1

    How about a video about your punch out set up, in the two craftsman boxes

  • @a9paintingservice532
    @a9paintingservice532 3 года назад +1

    I like it bro

  • @Homerbub
    @Homerbub 2 года назад +1

    I really like your videos. They’re very informative, and helpful. I need to get a new work van, and I like how you’ve got yours outfitted. Have you ever had a problem sliding plywood in on the vinyl floor of your van? I would think it might rip it as you slide the wood in.
    Thanks

    • @InsiderCarpentry
      @InsiderCarpentry  2 года назад +1

      So far no issues. The rubber mat is from ford and is pretty durable.

  • @octasker1032
    @octasker1032 Год назад

    Great videos Spencer. Building out my Mid Transit 350 with the padded flooring. Having trouble keeping the shelves plumb, as the floor is uneven/sloped. A few questions: 1) How did you overcome this issue? 2) Did you use any shims under the partitions? 3) It doesn’t appear the top of the van comes out the same as the bottom, top of window area to bottom - how did you accommodate for that? 3) Did you build the shelving outside the van then move it in, or did you build it in the van. 4) Due to the slope of the floor, and the van, depending on how it is parked, checking for level is very difficult, how did you accommodate for that? 5) I am finding that the shelves need additional support due to the weight of the boxes/tools on them, did you find the same issues? Thanks!

  • @chrisblore6385
    @chrisblore6385 2 года назад

    Great job. I would luv to have you build bout my Nissan tall van.

  • @sparks6666
    @sparks6666 3 года назад +2

    Amazing van. Nice job. Do you have a video talking about your tool choice and why. I see you use Milwaukee, Dewalt and Festool.

    • @InsiderCarpentry
      @InsiderCarpentry  3 года назад +1

      I’d be afraid to open that can of worms. 😂

  • @hexitrich2137
    @hexitrich2137 Год назад +1

    Great vid. Seen this several times and i finally bought a transit high roof. Will take some ideas for sure. Do you know what size the bolts are to secure the shelves to the van are? Thanks!