Skip to main content

Build and Install Ryobi Link Storage Units

6:52
38:26
195.7K views

At 6:52 in

Converting a Trailer Into a FULl Workshop

What happens here

The creator measures his Ryobi Link toolboxes to design custom shelving units. Plywood sheets are cut to size using a table saw for precise dimensions. The shelving units are assembled on the garage floor using wood glue for strong joints and screws for reinforcement. Each compartment is designed for a snug fit, providing approximately 1 inch of clearance around the toolboxes. The first completed unit is tested in the trailer with a Ryobi toolbox to confirm the dimensions and fit. Two additional identical units are built and placed side-by-side in the trailer, forming a dedicated storage wall for the stacked toolboxes. The tight fit is crucial to prevent the boxes from shifting or opening while the trailer is in motion. A small 1x2 piece of wood is planned to be added at the bottom of each compartment as a lip to further secure the boxes.

Goal: Custom shelving units are constructed specifically to house Ryobi Link toolboxes, ensuring a tight and secure fit. These units are assembled using plywood, wood glue, and screws, then strategically placed in the trailer to keep tools organized and prevent movement during transport.

Tools and materials

  • Cordless Drill/Driver
  • Measuring Tape
  • Miter Saw
  • Pencil
  • Ryobi Link Toolboxes
  • Table Saw
  • Wood Glue
  • Wood Screws
  • Plywood Sheets

What they say

Hide

let's cut. we'll leave about an inch of space in each compartment so that, you know, it's easier to insert. And I don't know if that's too little. I don't know if there will be any problems with having to insert them all the time, but I also don't want them dangling because then they will fly all over the trailer. So the denser, I think, the better. Oh, that looks so cool. We will make three of these. And this will be the perfect section for them. We will put a small rail on the bottom so that they do not slip out , but they can still be placed inside. I think this will work. There may not be enough space, but we'll figure something out. We'll attach something like a French bar to secure this to the wall. And this thing isn't going anywhere. So I'll tell you frankly. It's very difficult to come up with an idea for an organization because you don't really know what exactly you need to have here, because we deal with plumbing, electricity, carpentry, and furniture. I mean, that's all, a jack of all trades. We're not just plumbers or anything like that. So everything has to be specific. So my strategy right now, I think the best solution for the organization is to bring the tools here and arrange them in the most efficient order. Like this is my miter saw stand . This is a wheel arch. It looks perfect at this distance. So I think we'll bring them in and then build around them. Now we're going to make cuts around these corners so we can get inside. Well, it's not exactly corners. They are simply cut out so you can insert them there. And then we'll make a section for the saw so it can stand on top. And let's continue this idea with the countertop . Lots of ideas. I like that it's here so that nothing gets out, but it will interfere with what needs to come out. I might have to get rid of this. I hate this. I really hate this. What annoys me is that the miter saw doesn't sit there perfectly. So I think I'll make dividers here and turn it into mini drawers. And on this side, I'm just going to make it 30 inches deep instead of 21 inches deep, just to make it perfect. Oho! Finally we got the right size. She's not going anywhere. She fits perfectly.

Auto-generated from the video audio.