How I designed my modular cabinet system 

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.

I probably should have made the arrow in the thumbnail point at me instead of the cabinets

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.

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.

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 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'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.

As a mathetician by training, I approve of this video. As an undiagnosed Aspy, I approve of this videomaker.

This really satisfies my OCD. Nice work!

I just bought the plans. One day I'll build an entire fleet of these drawers. Awesome work.

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 :)

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.

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.

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.

Thank you for not only designing an incredible system of cabinets, but for making such exact subtitles. Surprisingly rare on youtube - and greatly appreciated.

I love your hair, Jer. You look so happy x

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!

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.

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 RU-vid needs to be honored. Thank you so much for all of this.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Always amazed at how much thought goes into your work

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

The amount of thought that went into this is absolutely mind blowing.

So you've essentially designed the LEGO or storage units. Brilliant!

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.

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.

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!

Whoever suggested the bench top tool storage, hats off! I have that same soldering iron, great bit of kit.

Well, my geek-fix has been satisfied...well done Jer!

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.

Wonderful work, thoughtful design, and absolutely great teaching. I'm so glad I found you as you are now one of my top RU-vid woodworkers; keep it up Jer and I'm sure your channel will explode exponentially once people find you.

I love how everything you create has so much thought put into it. I would be in analysis paralysis the entire time.

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

Maybe you gave away the dimensions for this but the real gift is your explanations of your reasoning. Thank you for your efforts!

I agree the exposed look is more a construction look. The design is quite beautiful from an ascetic point.

That's amazing Engineering. Wondering how many Million of hours of thoughts are in here. Great Thanks for sharing this.

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.

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.

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

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.

The idea of storable setups for soldering and such is genius.

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.

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

The amount of thought and planning put into this is incredible

Great design choices

Love that hair color for you ❤️

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 bet you could create a set of drawers without a top... with the idea you could have a few tools mounted to drawer (like you mentioned someone else brought up). But instead of just putting it on your workbench, you could slide it into a slow of the middle (assuming 3 cabinets next two each other... but the middle one without a top. Slide the miter saw into the right slot... and it's lined up at the top. Pull that out, and push in one with a jointer and now you have an infeed and outfeed. And last, have a drawer that has the top in it, when you need the top. for other projects. Seems like it might be useful. Good show all around! Glad to see you back!

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!

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.

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!

There was one thing you didn't think about.... darned if I can figure it out, though. Excellent design, Jer, and not surprised.

It would be great if you could make some plans for some of the "Accessories" like the table saw sled drawer.

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 might be my favorite video on RU-vid!

You are simply a genius!

Every time I see a video from you I only have one thing to say, briljant! And please keep those long videos coming.

It's a really cool and well thought out system. I was thinking that for a soldering station the drawer front might be in the way for convenient table-top operation. You could instead mount it on a base plate that fits inside the drawer and has holes or cut-out handles at its edge to lift it out. For something like a bench grinder it may make sense to foresee a registering feature on the bench top, as these can otherwise wander due to vibration. Could be a pattern of pins or holes or a baseplate-sized pocket that's otherwise filled with an inlay plate. Of course, just clamping the base plate to the bench top with its convenient clamping overhang also works or perhaps some anti-slip base. I'm pretty confident that this is only the beginning of endless possibilities and many inspired projects 👍

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.

Great design, well thought out. Thanks for the detailed update.

I wish I had the patience, skill, and ability to think things through that well. Amazing work.

Jeremy, I'm not a maker or builder, but I'm a subscriber, watch all of your videos and enjoy them. I'm not exactly sure why. But your presentation is interesting and you're obviously very good at what you do. This video was particularly interesting as it was a ground-up engineering design crash course. Thanks for sharing your skills!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Loved this!! And bought the plans anyway!

Brilliant! Love your work, Jer! Much appreciation for posting your creations again.

So many comments already say it so I'll be brief: *_really_* enjoyed this, getting an insight into your design processes. Thanks!

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!

Beautiful. Just beautiful! Excellent design.

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!

verry good disign it whas a lot of math and thinking thank you Jer 👍👍

Wow, simply brilliant design work. Thanks for sharing all the thought that went into it!

Brilliant and the reasonings are really pleasing!

That's really well thought out. Impressed.

Your cabinets have a great design. Thank you fror sharing them.

Beautiful design! Well done . . .

Unbelievable detail. Kudos!

Ingenious! Congratulations. 👍

Just blow my mind, every aspect of the problematics you can solve was solved, i dont like to tell something is perfect because you know, place for improvement blablabla, but no this is perfect ! and yes i think the aesthetic dicted by the functions is very cool ! greetings from belgium :) !

Absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for the inspiration, looking forward to seeing if I can pull off putting some of these together myself.

This is a lovely design. Thanks for sharing it.

Awesome job explaining and walking us through your thought process. This is a great project and I definitely see the benefit of having cabinets like this in my workshop. Thanks!

Hey Jer, thanks for another amazing video. Looking forward to what you think up next!

🤯 WOW. That is some serious planning. Great job.

Wow! Detailed and so well thought out! Love it!

Brilliant as always, Jer. We love ya.

This is absolutely awesome. The amount of thought that went into this design is amazing!

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!

Love geeking out. Bought the plans. Looking forward to building these.

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!

Good video, well worth the time. Once again your forethought shows, excellent design.

So much thought in your design - Bravo 👍