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Dewalt Organizer Storage

Cabinet Plans

Version 1.0 How to build a system to perfectly organize you Dewalt storage organizers.

With easy to follow step-by-step instructions, you will be able to cut, assemble, and finish your very own storage organization system, Plan set preview: 29 pages 50 pictures Material list, cut list, and assembly instructions Material, hardware, and other supply sourcing

Workshop Addict Dewalt Organizer Plans Version 1.0

Workshop Addict Copyright 8/2/2016

Bill Of Materials Material Quantity

4’ x 8’ x 3/4” sheet good

(plywood, MDF, etc.)

One full sheet

Half sheet

Hardwood (oak) Two 6” x 96” 3/4” boards

2” Screws (case assembly) 55

3/4” Screws (caster installation) 16 (Four each)

2 1/8” or 2 1/4” 84 (Three each)

Wood glue One bottle

Swiveling Casters

with locking mechanism Four



Cut List Part Quantity Dimensions

Back

Sheet good 1

43.25” long x 29.5” wide

x .75” thick

Sides

Sheet good 2

44.75” long x 15” wide

x .75” thick

Vertical Divider

Sheet good 1

43.25” long x 14.25” wide

x .75” thick

Top/Bottom

Sheet good 2

29.5” long x 15” wide

x .75” thick

Wooden Drawer

Guides

Hardwood

28 14” long x 1.25 wide x .75

thick



Use this layout if you want all the parts to be plywood. Specifically, the run-

ners/guides.



Step 1: Cut all your parts to size

Consult the cut list and diagrams at the end of the plan for the di-

mensions. Using whatever

tools/resources you may

have, cut your parts to size. I

used my table saw, track saw,

and miter saw to easily break

If you are using

a track saw,

place foam on

the concrete/

floor to protect

your blade!



Step 3: Assemble!

The entire cabinet is a simple box with a vertical divider in the mid-

dle. Start by attaching the top and bottom to the sides. Then mark

the location of the middle divider and secure with screws. Don’t put

on the back just yet. It will make installing the runners/guides much

easier. Tip:

Use clamps and

corner jigs to

keep everything

in position when

drilling and driv-

ing the screws.

Step 2: Marking the screw locations

This carcass will be constructed with simple butt joints and several

screws per joint. together.

The plans have all the

holes marked for every

joint.



Step 4: Apply glue, pre-drill, and drive the screws

I am using Fastcap’s Powerhead screw system. They are an extra

large washer head type screw. They are not necessary but provide

a clean look and extremely strong joint as the washer will grab the

side extremely well. Regular wood screws will certainly do the job

as well.

Pre- drill with a drill bit

and a counter sink or

complete in two separate

steps.

The Powerhead system

from Fastcap drills a shal-

low pilot hole and also a

flat recess for the washer

head of the screw to fit

perfectly in.

I then use a regular drill

bit to extend the pilot

hole.

With a square drive bit, I

drive the washer head

screw.



Step 5: Mill the hardwood runners/guides

Mill your hardwood runners/guides to a thickness of 3/4” and a

width of 1 1/2”. Once they are milled to the correct dimensions, cut

them to 14” in length. This leaves a 1” gap from the back to allow

for some fine tuning when installing the back.

Ease those edges!

It is more convenient to ease the edges with a block plane or some sand

paper when the runners/guides are not yet cut to length.



Step 6:Cut the angled relieve on the runner/guides

The design of the unit allows for approximately 1/4” above each

Dewalt storage unit, but it can be difficult to insert if the runners/

guides have a sharp front corner. We can solve this by cutting a

small 45 degree chamfer on the front of the runner. This will prevent

the storage unit from getting caught on the sharp corner.



Step 7: Drill and countersink mounting holes

The runners/guides are secures with three (3) screws. I used pan

head screws that needed a little countersink to get the correct

depth. The screw dimensions in the plan don’t require the precise

countersink. Drill the countersink, extend the pilot hole, and, if

needed, apply a small countersink to the back side if there was any

chip out. This chip out could pre-

vent the runners/guides from sit-

ting flush when being installed.

Step 8: Install the runners/

guides

Place the runner/guide on the a 4 3/4” spacer. Then apply one

clamp on each end to keep it in position while you drive the three

(3) screws. Make sure the angled

cut is in the front and facing up.



Step 9: Install the back

With the runners/guides in place, the back can now be installed.

Simply put it in place, drill your pilot holes and countersinks, and

drive the screws. The back is held in with a bunch of screws as it is

Tip:

Use clamps to apply a little pressure to the sides and then use your hand

to push the back in or out to get it flush. Then apply more clamping force

and then drill your pilot holes and countersinks and then drive the screws

home!



Step 10: Install the casters

Casters are not necessary but I like the thought of being able to

wheel all my hardware (well at least most of it) to the assembly ta-

ble or my work area.

Installing the casters is very simple, place them on the bottom giv-

ing them a 1/8” from the edge and drive with a screw. It is important

to use a pan head screw or a regular screw with a washer as typi-

cal casters have a large mounting hole that is meant for a large lag

screw.



Step 11: Load the storage organizers and enjoy!

With the project complete, it is now time to load the organizers with

the screws, nuts, bolts, and all the other hardware and nick knacks

you may have and put them in the cabinet.

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