How I designed my modular cabinet system
2023 ж. 6 Ақп.
70 885 Рет қаралды
Thank you for watching!
Plans for the cabinets & drawers:
www.etsy.com/Jerswoodshop/lis... (Dimensions are in metric)
Webpage about the cabinet system:
jerswoodshop.com/cabinet-system/
Build video:
• Modular workshop cabin...
Patreon:
/ jerschmidt
Your version of geeking out is absolutely amazing. When you describe why the drawer handles are so slim, ... it blew my mind that this level of thought has gone into it. Really well done.
Yeah...very geeky!!!! thank you
Gives me warm fuzzies when someone has this much foresight and puts so much thought in to practical design. I am sure plenty of scrap was produced during the development process. Purchased your pans, I hope they sell well! Kind regards Matthias Finland/Estonia
Thank you for not only designing an incredible system of cabinets, but for making such exact subtitles. Surprisingly rare on youtube - and greatly appreciated.
People explaining their thought process about picking dimensions is my jam. Metric-imperial compatibility is the mega brain strat. Edit: this video is a masterclass. I’ll be watching this over and over.
As a mathetician by training, I approve of this video. As an undiagnosed Aspy, I approve of this videomaker.
Anybody who values your time and, more importantly, values their own time, would understand that $15 for the plans is a small cost. Thank you for all of the details and design considerations.
I'm consistently blown away by your camera and editing work. Every... single... thing... that you talk about, you have B-roll showing perfect framing and lighting of. There were like, hundreds of those in this video. Full production company productions like what you see on HGTV don't have this attention to detail or respect for their viewers. Outstanding as always. Also your hair changed color to match your shirt, interesting new trick.
Too long? Not a chance. I was actually sad when it ended. This was like watching nothing I have ever seen. I can't even think of an analogy. Amazing.
I probably should have made the arrow in the thumbnail point at me instead of the cabinets
We are our own worst critic.
The world needs more like you JS.
I like what you did. I'm trying to plan out something like a barrister book case. Many of them were modular. The problem is finding top sliding hinges for such bookcase, they are not common. And i would prefer to find a design for slides, or create one, something made out of wood. So i wouldn't have to rely on something that is hard to find and buy. It looks like barrister book shelves were only popular in early 1900s.
I'm not sure what you mean, but I haven't finished the video yet.
Okay well I finished the vid and I guess you're referring to your meticulous attention to detail. I really like it. It's a level of ergonomic and functional engineering that can really be appreciated, and I will definitely buy the plans when I am ready to build out my shop. However, I hope you don't let perfectionism get in your way. It can do a number on one's mental health.
So very cool. A clear work of an engineer's mind. I don't care whether you're an actual engineer or even went to elementary school, you're clearly a born engineer.
This is a great example of product design - of taking into account various factors, balancing them and making these tiny tweaks that solve noticeable problems.
It may be that you have, indeed, given away all the thinking and smarts that went into this. But not to this sunburnt old Aussie. Plans bought and paid for! Thoughtful, considered, and considerate (thank you for designing this system to work across both imperial AND metric!) design like this should be both celebrated and rewarded. You’ve managed to solve EVERY storage conundrum I’ve got with my in-progress new workshop. Overjoyed doesn’t begin to describe how happy I am right now.
I liked the original build video, but this "geek out" video on the design of your drawer system is just amazing. Not only because of the obvious amount of thought you put into the design, but also the amount of thought that went in to explaining the design. Really amazing work. Thanks so much.
the way your brain works is mind blowing - i have no need to building anything you show here but i still watch all of it all the way thru. Just incredible!
I hope someday to plan and execute a project this comprehensively. In my opinion, you should manufacture and sell these as customizable kits. Outstanding work!
I think so too. 👍
I would buy such a kit
I too would buy such a kit.
totally agree
Maybe team up with A Glimpse Inside and get the parts laser or CNC cut. I think people would be willing to pay for an RTA style kit.
I love love love this, so well thought out! Maybe the biggest drawers could have handles in the side walls so its easier to lift the whole box out if something heavy is inside? God i want a shop now, will definitely buy the drawings :)
That’s a great idea! Thanks
You could cut out an oval in the sidewalls.
This is excellent. Whenever I'm designing or building something, I always remember something you said years ago: "if you can't make it perfect, make it adjustable". I've learned a lot from you, and this video will be really helpful. Thank you.
Thanks! I’m annoyed that I forgot to say that in one of these videos, because that’s really the principle behind this system. I tried to make my previous cabinets “perfect” but that’s impossible when your needs keep changing.
Pure. Genius. Period. I am absolutely amazed about the level of detail: everything has a serious purpouse without compromising aesthetics AND it feels absolutely everyone can give this desing a go. I could not figure out a cleverer design for that piece of furniture: simple, eye-pleasing, repeatable, useful and modular. This and the french cleat wall mounting system is everything a shop needs. Congratulations!
The amount of thought that went into this is absolutely mind blowing.
So you've essentially designed the LEGO or storage units. Brilliant!
I love seeing an over-engineered product!
Several years ago when I had no money I based my first toolbox off your early drawer designs. The false drawer back and slider on the bottom are still working great even when made with lumber picked from garbage bins. Showing the thought that went in to your design increases the value of your plans and someone can have confidence that the choices you made are good ones. I'm hoping to purchase your plans since I relocated to a different country and am building out a new garage.
This video is everything I hoped it would be. The sheer amount of thought and care you put into these things is a joy to behold. I'm seriously contemplating buying the plans even though I don't in fact have a woodshop, just because maybe someday I will make a friend who does have a woodshop and they will be able to construct these amazing cabinets for me.
Always amazed at how much thought goes into your work
Absolute winner. I don't often purchase plans from YTers. I tend to get them from my woodworking books, magazines, and equipment manufacturers/retailers. But you so perfectly designed and executed this modular system that I (1) had to get these to use in my upcoming shop remodel, and (2) ensure that you received credit and compensation for your genius. Truly, this system of yours is exceptional. Wonderfully done!!!
Dear Jer, this modular system is marvellous. Like your belt grinder, it deserves a place in the Smithsonian Museum. Best wishes, John
Agreed! 💫
The idea of storable setups for soldering and such is genius.
Wonderful work, thoughtful design, and absolutely great teaching. I'm so glad I found you as you are now one of my top KZhead woodworkers; keep it up Jer and I'm sure your channel will explode exponentially once people find you.
Buying your plans, take the credit and the money. Awesome job sir.
There was one thing you didn't think about.... darned if I can figure it out, though. Excellent design, Jer, and not surprised.
Trust me, you are not the only one out there who deep dives into the creative process when asked questions... As you said earlier, this is refinements (so far) of previous builds. So it is quite interesting to hear how a thinking designer continues the design process and refines the ideas in that ongoing process. My apprenticeships were in a master craft workshop and design studio - this level of considering the possibilities and concept development is very comfortable for me, hundreds of mornings and endless pots of coffee working out efficiencies and accounting for limitations of materials and tooling, then into the fun building bits... :) Cheers from Oz.
Whoever suggested the bench top tool storage, hats off! I have that same soldering iron, great bit of kit.
So refreshing that someone in 19:45 the USA using metric. Sure you refer to the antiquated inches at times. But not as cringeworthy as many American videos. Well thought out design. Particularly things like the sled and soldering station.
Never disappointed with your plans and process. How much thought goes into each project. Just amazing. Did I not say genius already? Genius!!! Got the plans! Gonna read through them thoroughly before executing. Thanks so much
I love how everything you create has so much thought put into it. I would be in analysis paralysis the entire time.
I don't know, this video gave me a little faith in humanity. It's thoughtfulness like this that really accentuates the joys of living. Some genius stuff. Can't wait to see your upcoming creations.
This really satisfies my OCD. Nice work!
That is so pleasing, no worries about changing to fit with newer needs. Birdy
The integrated soldering station is a great idea I’ll borrow from you. I sincerely appreciate your effort.
Such a high level thinker. I put him in a similar category with Matthias Wandel. Any time they release a video I watch it even if the project is something that doesn’t immediately peak my interest. Always learn something from his videos.
It's interesting to note they both have german last names. And germans are known to be very detailed/accurate "measure three times, cut once" type of people. :) Maybe it's in the heritage genes? :D
Your level of design is akin to what LEGO does to its blocks. The way they are all compatible and very well structured to work in a multitude of different ways is very astounding. I mostly work with hand tools, it is what I really like, but I will buy the plans and try to incorporate some of it's design brilliance into what I make. I have a huge amount of respect for the work you do, it is second to none. Thank you for taking the time to show the master piece you have created.
This is absolutely incredible engineering I’m shocked at how much function you crammed into this This is better than most engineers- so much more creative!
EVERYTHING should be this well engineered.
I don‘t know where to begin. I watched your build Video two times, and now this follow up. I was already blown away by the build, but this Video is, just like the cabinets itself, pure genius. I had something similar in my mind. But it would have been way more simple, and not nearly as versatile. On top it would have been massive over-build. But your weight-test blew my mind. So,… I will order your Plans directly after posting this comment. Right now I don‘t have the time and tools to build them,… and even if I will never build them…. creating something incredible like this and on top post two amazing Videos (so far) about it on KZhead needs to be honored. Thank you so much for all of this.
One point I forgot to mention,….. I‘m living in germany. So a BIG thumbs up for providing metric measurements too.
Thank you!! So glad you like it.
Truly an excellent, and brilliant concept for multi-positional storage. I love how one can place relevant drawers into one cabinet to move to a specific project or work site. I could see this being developed into van storage for all of us joiners who then have to fit out on-site.
Maybe you gave away the dimensions for this but the real gift is your explanations of your reasoning. Thank you for your efforts!
Jer, I hope you don't mind me calling you that. Your plans are the best I have seen and could not recommend them enough, for anyone to buy them and they are also extremely reasonable in their pricing, love having you back. Looking forward to your future content and pray you are settling well in your new surroundings.
Thank you!! Yeah, Jer is my name so that’s perfect.
The amount of thought and planning put into this is incredible
being geek-design my favourite part of building a new piece of furniture, this video is AMAZING!!! Thanks for sharing all the variables you considered on design and testing. There's a lot to learn from your creation process.
What is great about these is that you can easily attach a french cleat to the back as well at any stack row/column combination
Jeremy your designs and your professionalism and your ability to problem solve is something we should be reading about in text books. You are next level smart. I will never get tired of watching your videos and I will always “geek out” over your videos! I’ve been watching you for a very very long time, pre belt grinder days. I’ve shown lots of people your videos and they all have the same reaction! Awestruck!!!! We love you Jeremy!
I wish I had the patience, skill, and ability to think things through that well. Amazing work.
Haha. Busted! I was thinking all the way through "all I have to do is write down those measurements, pop into Sketchup and job done". But your comment at the end caught me off guard. The plans are pretty damned cheap and a trivial expense compared to the effort of making a copy plan let alone a copy set of drawers. I doubt if your dimensioning could be improved on for this design and I love that it specifically addresses the physical issues for construction. Really superb work.
Wow- I detect a transformation going on ??? For the cost of materials - it is a grand IDEA to get the plans - this kid has put in a lot of effort to make these projects for us to be entertained by or utilize
I would love to have this system and especially for a router insert for my work bench. When you build your outfeed table saw table I'd love to see you incorporate an insert panel that can fit a router drawer, grinder drawer or vice drawer etc into the space. Such a great design Jer!
Every time I see a video from you I only have one thing to say, briljant! And please keep those long videos coming.
I'm on the cusp of converting my metal outbuilding into a proper shop, and these cabinets are definitely on the table for being utilized. As always, you've put a lot of thought into your creations and have created an extremely interesting design.
This is an extraordinary amount of forward planning. Most shop workers would just wing it. But then they would have regrets at some time later. The planning is awesome. I like the modular idea and the flexibility in the way they are combined.
The sag test at 16 minutes is really interesting, because presumibly in this configuration one would put some kind of top on the cabinets, and now if each of the boxes is bolted into the top, the top becomes load bearing in a way, and also slightly increases the lever length between the lower side-to-side bolts and the "point" of "rotation" that the bolt is resisting, as now it's in the tabletop somewhere instead of at the top corner between the boxes. With a top you could also assemble it like this, put the top on, put the bolts in, and then loosen the bolts between the cabinets slightly so you can tighten the bolts to the top, before tighting all the bolts again now with it all aligned very well. I really like the design but also it's fun to think about
This is brilliant! And so so helpful (especially for beginners who might not have learned all of these things the hard way......yet.) 😂
I don’t have shop/garage. But I want to make this drawers so much! Thank you for sharing all subtleties and nuances with us!
It would be great if you could make some plans for some of the "Accessories" like the table saw sled drawer.
I might at some point.
I admire all the forethought and planning. Truly a geek after my own heart.
Earlier today I was thinking about making some kind of sliding system for attaching power tools such as a table top grinder to my workbench and now when I saw your videos on this system and the comment you mentioned at the end I thing it's great idea and sort of expands and refines my earlier thought. So, thanks for the tip :-) Also, wanted to say that as an engineer that probably overthinks pretty much everything I'm sometimes a bit tired of most woodworkers on YT grumble about how they hate math or are bad at it blah blah blah and here you've got beautifully thought through system with all the dimensions being exactly as they should and serving a purpose - thanks for that experience too :D One last thing - indeed we have 5'x5' or rather 1525x1525mm sheets in Europe although it's not something you will find in a regular store ;-). The equivalent of 8x4 is 2500x1250 so it's a bit bigger than imperial, at least that's the standard in Poland. I think you can sometimes buy 3000x1500 as well.
Love the design! You could also add French cleats to wall mount with the rear holes... which would be amazing for your half-depth cabinets, too... you would have to set the cleat heights based on your hole pattern, which would let you use your front feet.. but it would be pretty easy to set up a story-stick then laser across for each cleat.
I'm impressed at the ingenuity that went into this Jer.
The amount of thought you've put into this design is mind blowing.There's no way I'd consider building these without buying your plans. Already purchased, great job!
Thank you!
You right in saying that you spilled the beans on the dimensions and that people could build this by just looking at your videos. That will be grossly unethical and the least one could do is reward you for this brilliant and well thought out cabinets. I bought your plans and intent on building this. Is just the perfect workshop solution in my opinion. Well done mate!
I like your soldering station idea. My soldering equipment lives in a drawer because I don't use it that often, but that means I have to pull all the stuff out each time I use it.
I know this is a comment on a video from a year ago, but I was wondering whether you think somebody who had no woodworking skills or knowledge would be able to make it easily enough? I am wanting to set up a workshop, and these would be a perfect addition for a workspace. Love the thought that has gone into these, they are amazing!
Well, my geek-fix has been satisfied...well done Jer!
That soldering station idea is brilliant. I want to have my shop organized before I kick, and these cabinets seem like they will fit the bill.
I bought your plans after watching the first video. Not sure if I'll ever get around to using them, but I was really impressed with the thought you put into the design that I wanted to support that. Please keep it up and share.
Wow. Math is fun. It is really satisfying when everything matches up and everything has a thought behind it. I hope I get to make some for my garage some day.
Ok that was insane! What is this? Modular cabinets 3.0? 4.0? I think modular [almost anything] is the way to go. I built a Paulk inspired cabinet set for a tool trailer and you have so many features and design elements. Well done!
Definitely, this video is enough to build your cabinets, but price you asking for the plans is affordable, and worth to support you. I'm more concerned about plywood prices.
Love that hair color for you ❤️
This really feels like box design by someone who really enjoys listening to Meshuggah.
Mr. Jer, when I get my shop built - and I will! - I will be looking for awesome thinkers like you to buy plans from. Thanks for the nerd out. Everything makes good sense.
Oh my, it’s so brilliant!! Now I want to redo all my shop cabinets. And now, seeing the design, I don’t mind spending a fortune for baltic birch for this beautify! Thank you so much for sharing your design and thoughts!!
I'm still glad I purchased the plans and blown away at how much thought you put into this! It will be some time before I can get back into the shop but I look forward to building these and happy to nerd out on your process. Maybe pull this video and add it to your plans purchase? Great work either way
The amount of time and thought that went into the design of this modular system is impressive. Well done!!
Thanks for taking the time to share all your reasoning! Great design again!
I absolutely loved the dimensions based on multiples. Everything you explained made your thought process and details put into this project. Bravo!!!
I agree the exposed look is more a construction look. The design is quite beautiful from an ascetic point.
I bought your plans and I am starting to build my first set of boxes now. Thank-you for the "nerd out" video. It explains a lot.
The red hair is awesome.
I am blown away. the amount of detail and consideration in all the measurements was outstanding. Very well done. I just moved to our new house and I am tempted to breakdown my old workbench (that is now too big for my garage and take the lumber to make this system. Just outstanding.
Woah, the plans are only $12?? Very nice!
Holy cow... the amount of planning you put into this is the sort of thing that would normally require an entire project team! The level of compatibility and modularity here is astounding. I wasn't planning on building these previously, but this video shows so many considerations that I'm blown away by the design. I'll definitely be buying the plans when I get to that stage of my shop planning. Bonus: The cheap Harbor Freight "parts storage case" boxes come out to 16.5 inches wide and 2.25 inches tall, so I should be able to adapt them to work with this system (if nothing else, just creating the "drawer slide" base to hold them), this is great because these bins are amazing for small parts, and being able to combine "grabbable bins" with regular drawers is awesome.
Wow, half an hour just flew by, thanks for sharing.
It's clear that you've put a whole lot of thought into this. Absolutely incredible project!
I will buy the plans to support you and if I can spare some time, I will build them too. This drawer system is just perfect! Thank you for your effort!
This will never get out of my head. You looked like Ilya on That Works. 😅😅
Looking forward to the cardboard box build video!
Love the hair! I’m so jealous!
If you make 'drawers' with permanently mounted tools, maybe whatever top you use can have a pocket cut out that the drawer can slide into to fix it in place on the bench, plus an extra drawer bottom that will let you fill in that pocket when not in use. That opens up the possibility of extra drawer bottoms either made from or inlayed with different materials so you can have different work surfaces (glass plate inlayed into the plywood for sanding, etc) or just a sacrificial surface for doing the stuff that really ding up your workbench.
I don't buy plans online but when i do, I want see your thought process and what is the value. This video my friend, is where I decided I am gonna buy it. The average woodworker on youtube is slowly maturing - I see a lot of the Alfa dog wood workers Like a J Bates and company, when they borrow an idea of someone's plans, they just buy the plans anyway and that is catching on and it is rubbing of on many woodworkers. Your Plans is pretty good value for the amount of detail and effort is going into them. Excellent content!
Excellent, really enjoyed watching this! For us here in Europe, the reasons for going with 508 x 508 don't really apply, so I am tempted to propose for the EU version: - 400 mm wide (like Systainers and euro boxes, which are always a multiple of 400 x 300 and hence fit nicely on our EUR-pallets here (1200 x 800)) - 550 mm depth: nearly like 400 x 600 euro box (or two systainers), but leaves some overhang for the clamping to the table top and also fits inside a closet (IKEA Pax, 600 mm outer depth) - Also I'd love the inside to be #gridfinity compatible. So I think it would be worth working out a version with alternate dimensions. Let's see who first puts in the time to come up with the genius numbers for those requirements ;). Edit 1: Consider coming up with a "hashtaggable" name for your design. Would help this take off more! Edit 2: Of cause I'll by the plans befor I start building. Support well deserved!
Exactly this, I also would like to see compatibility with commonly used standards such as euro boxes (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euro_container) which also contain about as much nerding-out in thought behind them as this video. 🙂
The amount of thought and detail you've put into this is impressive and I appreciate it! Thanks for sharing what went into the design!