Making a Hobby Desk Tool Organizer from Dollar Store Foamcore
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In this video I build an organizer insert for my messy hobby tool drawer. This build was created quickly using two sheets of $1 foamcore from Dollarama.
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If you are curious about all the tools that I choose to keep close by in my most important drawer, I actually filmed a detailed tour video where I show what everything is and why I use them. I decided to to keep that portion out of the main video to avoid it getting too long. I have this secondary video uploaded separately and available to view for my Patron supporters: www.patreon.com/posts/28280102
I am going through the exact same process.Nice to see other people's solutions for ideas. I'd recently bought a number of new tools and a small train car of paints and dry pigments and need to re-organise my workspace and storage.
One additional wrinkle is my country is very dusty (to the extent that a disproportionate part of the population - me included - has asthma to some degree) so I cannot use open shelves. Who wants dusty paint pots? dusty tools?
Hey man, you're always such an inspiration! Quick question about mod podge, the little paper piece in the top of mine always sticks to the rim when I pull the lid off, will it not seal right and dry out if I just toss it?
What about adding longer slides for the drawer
The BOMBbats just toss it, it’s annoying. My containers end up a mess of hardened crap around the threads but the stuff inside stays fine.
@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial Awesome thanks so much!
Cheers for the vid, makes me realise I should probably do something like this to make crafting easier. I have a big under-bed pull-out tub full of all my crafting bits and pieces, and it is pretty much guaranteed that the tool I want is always buried at the bottom. Then a few minutes later I will remember something else I need, which is also buried right at the bottom... Foamcore seems like a great material for this kind of thing, not at all heavy if you have cheap/flimsy drawers full of stuff.
I just bought some cheep plastic drawers to organize my supplies and/or scatter terrain. Organization definitely helps
well whadda ya know, this video was perfectly timed, i just started reorganizing my crafting space today! i still need a way to organize some of my tools, and hadn't even thought to make a custom organizer out of foamcore, so even if it was a "boring" topic this was a super useful video for me.
That 7 inch space at the back would totally drive me nuts. I would probably try to swap out the slides for ones that allow better access, but you may be happy the way it is now. To each their own. Still love the tips. Happy crafting.
Not worth my time to do. I still used the space, just had to be smart about how I laid out the insert.
@@BlackMagicCraftOfficialAnd it's not like you would really use that back 7 inches with a blank drawer either, except for having really long things poking back there. I think of the back few inches of a drawer as "Narnia space". You dig back there once every few years and toss out the witch.
Great and simple job that anyone can attempt. Organization for tools or game bits!
That drawer build video gave me instant Adam Savage vibes, and I love it. Your personal work and studio space is so important and you should never be sorry for a video that shows your progress in that space.
I mean I come back to miniature painting after a 15 year hiatus, and these videos about workspace, workflow and mindeset help me so much more in getting back into it then the 100th over the top painting tutorial.
I got family now, what I need is to invest time into a good work environment so I can enjoy the hobby with the limited time I got at hand.
So thanks a lot for the insight.
Honestly loved this video I need to do something similar for my too many hobbies. I love just seeing your setup and organization, more videos like this would be cool!
An idea to solve your drawer problem. See if you can install a ball bearing drawer slide in that drawer of yours. So you can use a lot of that voided space.
Tool organizer is a real life saver, I made mine a few months ago using empty tp rolls plugged with xps but nowI realise I need a tool drawer.
Been fiddling with something similar to make box inserts for my boardgames
I'm always the one fixing the boxes and inserts on board games. Some people have no respect for a nice box.
For your square, scissors, and anything metal really I’d suggest one of those flat magnetic tool organizers if you have space on wall in front. They have the 18” ones at harbor freight that work great.
I have like 100 videos where you will see I used to have exactly that, in that spot. I removed it.
I put my in a fortuitous gap between the side of my desk and the wall that previously only gathered dust and dropped items. Now I have the tool in there to pull out the dropped items.
Black Magic Craft happy to hear that you have 100 videos with exactly that. Was simply a suggestion my dude.
shop projects are often my fave videos from makers
AWESOME IDEA. I needed this Idea desperately! I have an office/D&D play area and craft area combined into one 10x12 room! Thanks Jeremy... DM John of DM Enterprises of Virginia!
This video was very satisfying to watch.
I love craft room organisation, so don’t apologise for this video I thought it was great 👍🏼
AliLou Creations i feel like I reorganize my craft space at least once a month. I think it’s because my craft space is also my mini storage space.....
l soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo need to organise my craft space so l can actually use it..right now it is a dumping ground for everything..
So...I had been listening to some Jimmy Buffett (posting this the day after he died) and left the audio from my computer going to my audiophile DAC and stereo system, Your soundtrack for this video sound incredible through that setup.
When I saw you opening the drawer, I knew it was Ikea!! Got the same pain at home!
8:55 OOH!
I wish I watched this earlier. I recently put together a new setup and bought drawer organisers that don't fill 100% of the drawers.
If I built my own I wouldn't have that issue.
Always bringing great themes to talk and teach about. Great video, great channel. I'm gonna try it in with my desk!
Inspiring, I know what my next project will be when it comes to organizing my drawer!
Modular smaller trays could have been a good way to go and be able to pick up those back 7 inches. Check out Adam Savage's video on FOoR racks. Great design.
Is there any room for adjustment in the rails? I’m not familiar with ikea furniture. Or maybe a cheap set of rails that could give you full pull out? I mean, it probably isn’t that big of a deal. I don’t see it causing that much of a issue. I would put the things less used in the back.
Love it!
Bro I was a Diesel Mechancis for many many years, And When I was in the Army I used the ID card sight out susystem. It was something I technically wasn,d allowed to do. But when you are in a hurry you use the ID cards. It worked quiet well. The my buddy stystem of. OH you know me I SGT SO SO Let barrow some tooks real quick. Me> Sure thing SGT just soon as you hand you your ID, I rerarely had missing tools it happen. FN 10mm RIP , But once I gout of the Army and started to civilian vihicles. Cummins Engs Ford FACT cert and assos in Auto and Diesel, Byt thepoint of a of is that everyone in my shop would give alll finds of hell just because I was a lillte bit OCD with my tools lovatiosn and layouts lol. P.S. I toop my slrrping pillls befor I wrote it.. enjo
Somewhere in the universe is a massive colony of missing 10mm sockets, slowly reaching for sentience...
Off topic, but what are the "essential" green stuff rolling pins for fantasy terrain and bases? Looking to buy a few but theres so many to choose from.
Order IS a waste of space. Absolutely. You trade something for something else, in this case, speed of retrieval for stuffing more things in.
I guess one could even make a case for this based on entropy maximization principles :)
Hi, love your videos. What's the name of your air compressor? Seems to be really portable.
You know that essential equipment page I mention in every video?.......blackmagiccraft.wordpress.com/shop/
In truth though, I link to a cheaper, comparable model when mine is actually an Iwata. But I don't think you NEED an Iwata.
I did the same thing for my paints, foam core is awesome....what can't you do with it??
Well, you can't cook with it.
@@ΘανοςΡουσόπουλοςMwuhahaha! Yes you can! Because BREATHING and LIVEING are OOOPPPTTIIOONNAALL!!!! - - - Sorry, got weird there.
Serious question because right now I keep all my miniatures in either cardboard boxes or plastic boxes. How do you keep all your miniatures dust free on open shelves? I find myself dusting my book and record shelves almost weekly. It seems that it would be a bigger job to do with all those miniatures. I have been looking at enclosed shelves but the prices have kept me from going that route.
My room doesn’t get that dusty and I mostly just don’t worry about it.
You get less dust with: no carpet or frequently (HEPA filter) vacuumed carpet, no open windows, no central air, no ways for dust to enter the room in large amounts while making sure you are getting it out periodically, paint instead of wallpaper, and starting clean while keeping clean.
Have y pop u read "every tools a hammer" by Adam Savage yet?
I thrive in an organized environment too, but that long horizontal division isnt parallel to the desk edge and I'm sure that's Ikea's fault 😂
It actually is, but perspective exists.
Nice ... Du hast es drauf Junge sehr professionell nur deine 1000 Farben werden irgendwann alle trocken sein ... zuviel Farben ansonsten sehr professionell. Gruss aus Deutschland
Not only is having a drawer full of tools ridiculous, it's dangerous! Having to dig around in a drawer that has sharp and slicey bits can have you end up with lacerated fingers. Stay safe, everyone!
It's funny. You say, "not the most exciting project," and I literally dropped everything I was doing when I saw this pop up because I was exactly excited.
That makes me really happy.
Same...I'm new around here & the first thing I NEED to do before I can get into any one of the 9000 hobbies I'm screwing around with atm is get my workshop/office...usable. It's become an actual barrier to entry for a lot of stuff. I needed this video so damn bad.
@@JesBewsey only 9000? Wow, you really are new! 😉
Hell yeah, was looking for a suitable material to do just that, had completely forgot about foam core.
I'm used to seeing washes but this time we got a clean.
When making foam core organisers, tacky glue and dress pins through the joint to hold everything in place is the way to go
My preference is to use shallow clip lid containers of various sizes which allows you to move them around in the drawer. It also means you can lift out whichever containers you need and place them on your hobby desk - which prevents stuff from rolling around as they're already in their own box.
Plenty of choice out there for segmented boxes, containers within containers, etc to build up your own system.
And if you need to take some of your hobby tools away with you - they're already packed and ready to go!
ps - make sure you label them! 😉
This is a great video cheap useful and something someone who's a budget crafter can do to make their hobby better. Well done man.
This vid was/is the most inspirational vid I have seen in ages! Thank you for sharing this with us.....would write more but I have a lot of tools to organise 😉
I have a steampunk themed box with "glue gun ammo" written on it and it's my favorite thing on the table. I like to craft fun containers for my stuff when I run out of creative juices. Also a good opportunity to test out new techniques for textures and paint techniques or new materials.
You did this naturally probably because you've done so many construction projects but it would have been good to note that you made your tray shorter than the drawer height so that you could slide it into the drawer.
7:51 No, tell us how you really feel about this project.
😂
Haha
Seeing your epic setup really motivated me to organize my tools. Crafting life is a lot better when you don't waste 20 minutes trying to find that thing you need.
Sometimes we need a reminder to stay organized. Thank you for the video.
What Great Timing! I literally just put together a 6 drawer unit with casters from Ikea last night to fit under my painting table. I will be making a trip to Hobby Lobby to pick up some form core tonight. Great Vid!
I totally agree. I just got my crafting area set up and mostly organized after moving at the beginning of the year. I sat and crafted and it was amazing, way more productive than trying to look for what I needed in random boxes. It was essentially effortless, allowing me to feel more creative and relaxed. Thanks for sharing your tips on staying organized as well as all your creative pleasure crafting tutorials. 😉😊
Hey can you do a shout out to buddy my bearded dragon he died this week and we would watch your videos together I had him for 15 years ... It would be really nice
My dumping ground of a craftroom looks totally shameful compared to his BEFORE he started organizing it. #shameonme
Nice editing at 3:15 ish. Aligned with the beat. It was very nice!
-Thank you
I'm further in the video now and there is so much more! Ahaha! So gooood!
You had a nice set up even before. Big drawer, plenty of big shelves Keeping track and keeping some type of orderly arrangement is key to hobbying. Everyone I know who hobbies love this kind of stuff. I live vicariously through the organization of others workstations since I practice an ancient philosophy of what does organization even mean anyways?! But That's for future generations to figure out. And I couldn't help but chuckle a little when you said you had 200 minis and painted 3. I think we've all been there before. All I could think of was some of those will never get paint. Great job and amazing set up
My grandma would always say "a place for everything and everything in its place"
Dude just found your channel today. You got a subber straight up... Makes me want to model more than I do..🤙🏻
You just hit the jackpot, all these vids are UA-cam gold
I'm a scavenger. I just collected discarded office pencil drawer organizers until they filled up my 2.5' wide desk drawer. I filled the spaces between with long items like my lucy or with nori gift boxes (good pencil boxes). I keep my xacto blades in Altoids tins.
If you actually plan a drawer, you could draw it on the back of last year's desk calendar page (good big paper). Folks, remember what he discovered: put the scissors and other long things front to back, not sideways. Better use of the space at the back.
I HATE DISORDER but my mutant power is to do mess about everything this video gave me a lot of ideas thanks!!!!!!!!!
Foam core is VASTLY underrated! I found this a week after I built paint shelves out of foam core! Another technique for foam core builds is using pins, which allows for clean repositioning later, (like if I change paint types in the future). Not as permanent, more flexible. :)
Probably the most important video on this channel for me personally!
Huh. I've been meaning to make organisers for my tool drawers for a while but have been putting it off because I tunnel visioned on making them out of wood. Maybe I just need some foam core.
My personal belief with creative projects is: sometimes you gotta 'take out the trash'
and by that I mean doing the work that isn't sexy, to set yourself up to work better in the future.
8 seconds of messy drawer ASMR at the beginning?? Nice 👌
I shit you not I bought $20 worth of that exact black foam core yesterday. When I see something nice at Dolorama I like to stock up because there's no guarantee they have it again.
Im shit at putting stuff *BACK* when Im working...... meaning this would turn into a pile of shite in about .....an hour.
Great video, opens tons of all day projects for organizing things. Feel free for more like this!
I enjoyed the video, seeing things getting organised gives an odd satisfaction for me.
Plus it inspired me to do something for myself!
My workplace is messy, things has to be packed out before using, and the cleanup work is huge.
I need to fix it, for myself and the hobby i'm beginning to love.
It's true you need to do unexciting things to make exciting things work.
Good video. FANTASTIC lesson on how to craft faster and better.
Honestly craft space organizing is one of the biggest issues I struggle with. So seeing how you organize and customize your space is really helpful and provides useful ideas on how we can do the same with such cheap and simple materials. Thank you so much for these videos.
if theres one thing I need its being more organized lol This will def be made by me or some variation of it if i cant find a box for my stuff that fits the same purpose
Exactly my desk. Very nice video. Inspirating.
Jealous of your hobby setup bro! Everything in it's place... Intensely satisfying.
As always, the music you choose is great, but today's had a great vibe that stood out to me. :)
Oooh no, I saw that title, looked at my supply cabinet, then started to sweat. Lol! So called out right now 😂
I've done this with box games that have a ton of components. It's tricky, but fun!
Nice, organization is what I have been working on as well lately
Warganizing is essential to getting through all the crafting :-)
This is the kind of project that feels indulgent, because it only benefits you, and it feels time-expensive for such a little, hidden outcome. But you're right, this is an investment in future builds, and well worth the pennies and time. Great vid, BMC!
This video soothes my soul. I totally love this idea. I kind of did a similar thing in a banker box for my tiles it works so good.
I use pins to help secure the foamcore and leave them in to help provide some extra support. This is also a great way to make organisers for board games.
I enjoyed this video! I love workshop organization! Can you post pictures of your wall organization, I need something like that for my paintings.
i just tidied my desk to your level and i am over the moon :D
I really dug it. Been thinking of doing this kind of thing for a long time
The timing is hilarious for me 'cause I LITERALLY just did this last night for my veerry small room; I made "cube" organizers out of cardboard boxes and cute duct tape for the most part because I don't have drawers, just shelves. Definitely going to add this quick and easy organizer to my list, though! Better than a few coffee containers holding my tools!! Thank yoouuu~
Sometimes I wish I could send pictures in the comment section. I would post a picture of my working space to show you how important this video is.
this is completely relatable, I'm in a rut right now because I don't have any space or means to organize my crafting. so I have my land lord building 12x16 foot shed in the back dedicated to my crafting. but I would be interested in seeing an update of your crafting room and what organization technics you can't live without.
Mmmm... Crafting shed... (/Crafting-Homer drools)
Cool idea. I used foam core for boardgame dividers (Gloomhaven) and I can see it used for other storage. Cheers!
I love drawer/storage organization! It's very satisfying to watch! :D Thanks for this video! Helpful for those who want to do this on a budget!
Liked the build as geing useful for something that is easily overlooked, liked it so much I sent the link to my wife who crafts too and has a big drawer that she uses and I could see this helping her too
Great idea! Next, I'm going for a tabletop caddy!
Great Project, I need to redo my HOLE craft room, re-do everything.... THANKS for the Video MORE IDEAS for me.. Awesome!!!
Never thought about this. Thank you, this is awesome. Build the drawer to fit your tools, not the other way around
I've got a mid-size sterlite draw set on my desk and I used cardboard and duct tape to do a very similar thing. It's exceptionally helpful, especially as someone with ADD who struggles with organization. I've also built a number of additions onto my desk using duct tape and either cardboard or wire hangers. I've got spots for headphones, controllers, art supplies, and more.
Velcro is also very useful. I've got my remote hanging from the underside of my desk with some velcro. Pro tip, though: always put the fuzzy side on what you'll hold, otherwise it'll be super scratchy in your hand.
@@forgotn42Good ideas and good work managing your symptoms. I wish you further success with that.
Ah yes, total build time, 4 hours of which almost an hour was trying to find you needed for that project.
3:17 clanking junk on beat. 😆 Excellent!
Some days I miss music production
I was thinking the same thing
im currently doing this atm and this was aload of help for ideas and motivation cheers :)
l just purchased three sheets of this foam board today..it's normally $11.90 AUD ($10.81 CAN) but today, because they had the wrong price on the rack/shelf that it was on, l only got charged $5.90 AUD ($5.36 CAN) so at that price l grabbed 3 sheets..should have grabbed more but l don't know yet how far into the modelling I'll get..
Hello, nice video as always! I wanna ask, with all of that open shelves, the miniatures and terrains are cover enought or they take dust? And if they take dust, how you deal with it?
I just don’t get scared of dust
@@BlackMagicCraftOfficialI never met a carpenter who did.
I always forget, until i hear the 'aboot'. xD
I’m just sitting here binge watching your videos to pass time while I’m making bread lol. It’s finally in the oven 😂.
CUTLERY TRAYS. Thats what i use, Ikea cutlery trays are pretty good and designed to fill up a drawer nicely.
Thanks for this. I am in this exact phase right now and it's great to see you apply the mind of a carpenter to the problem.
I came across this at the right time, Thanks. I am an automotive modeler, I'm also branching out to other types of modeling. I have a 3 tier case that I use to carry my models to various contests that I enter into. I've used some foam padding that was meant for like chair seats, backs and so on, it's about 1-1/2 inch thick. I've been thinking about using foam board to replace that foam that has always has been breaking down and making a mess. Today being New Years day it's time for a new way of carrying my projects and keeping them protected the bottom tier will be for my emergency tool kit. Our genres of modeling might be different but a good idea is still a good idea. Thank you