Creating a Super Easy Adjustable Drawer Organizer: A Step-by-Step Guide
When it comes to organizing your workspace, a well-designed drawer organizer can make all the difference. In this article, we'll show you how to create a super easy adjustable drawer organizer using simple materials and tools.
Cutting the Pegboard
To start, simply cut a piece of pegboard to the size of your drawer. Make sure it's large enough to accommodate all the items you want to store in the organizer. Don't worry if it seems too big at first – you can always adjust the dividers later. The next step is to test the fit by inserting the pegboard into the drawer. If it doesn't slide in easily, don't worry – we'll get to that later.
Creating the Finger Pull
Once you've determined the right size for your pegboard, it's time to create a finger pull. To do this, cut a semicircle with a forer bit on the top of the pegboard. This will provide a way to lift the organizer out of the drawer when needed. The forer bit should be slightly larger than the dowel that will hold the divider in place.
Cutting the Dividers
Next, you'll need to cut deep grooves into the wood using your Quin dato stack and some wood (such as primed pine or plywood). These dividers will section off different areas of the drawer. Make sure they're long enough to accommodate all the items you want to store in each compartment.
Determining the Placement of the Dividers
Now it's time to determine where you'll place the dividers on your pegboard. You can do this by measuring the length and width of your Spade bits, as well as any other items you plan to store in the organizer. For example, if you want to store all your Spade bits on top of the pegboard, you can place a long divider through the center of the board based on their height.
Cutting the Dividers to Length
Once you've decided where you'll place the dividers, it's time to cut them to length. Make sure they're not too wide – if your pegboard is 1/2 inch thick and has 3/4 inch deep grooves, you should cut the dividers to around 3/4 inch in length.
Holding the Dividers in Place
To hold the dividers in place, you'll need quarter-inch dowels. These can be attached to the pegboard using a few different methods – one way is to simply insert them into the deep grooves and let them sit there. However, if your pegboard is very thick, it's best to cut the dowels to length at around 3/4 inch.
Tips and Tricks
There are a few tips and tricks you can use when building this adjustable drawer organizer. One thing that might help is to wrap the dowels with painters tape – this will keep them from getting lost or misplaced. Another tip is to put a sacrificial board behind the dowels, as they tend to roll around when in use.
Softening the Corners
If you're not a fan of sharp corners, don't worry – there's an easy way to soften them. Simply sand the edges of the pegboard and dividers until they're smooth to the touch. This will make your organizer look much more professional and polished.
Assembling the Organizer
Finally, it's time to assemble the organizer! To do this, simply insert the pegboard into the drawer and attach the dividers using the dowels. Make sure everything is secure and level before moving on to the next step.
Labeling the Dividers
One of the best things about this adjustable drawer organizer is its adjustability – you can add or remove dividers as needed, making it perfect for a workspace that's always changing. To make this easy, consider labeling each divider with a small piece of paper (such as Quinch MD PF) and attaching it to the dowel using glue or tape.
Conclusion
Creating an adjustable drawer organizer is easier than you might think, especially when you use simple materials like pegboard and wood. By following these steps, you can create a functional and stylish workspace that's tailored to your specific needs. So why wait? Get started on this project today and see how it transforms your workspace!
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organizer I simply cut a piece of pegboard the size of the drawer and then tested it for fit I didn't drop it into the drawer there wouldn't have been any way to pull it back out as soon as I knew it was the right size and I took it over to my work table and cut a semicircle with a forer bit creating a finger pull finger hole and just a way to lift it back out of the drawer when I wanted to or if I ever needed to next I used my/ Quin dato stack and cut half in deep grooves into some wood this is primed Pine but I think you could use plywood or anything from your scrap pile and then just cut the dividers to length and width depending on how you want to section off your drawer now these dividers are going to be held in place with quarter-inch dowels do you see where this is going so if your Pig board is qu in thick and your groove is a/2 in thick you need to cut these to length at about 3/4 in and I find it's easiest to wrap them with painters tape to keep a bundle of dowels together also another tip would be to put a sacrificial board behind the dowels because I was chasing these all over the shop now it's simply a matter of determining the placement of your dividers and inserting the dowels into the pegboard once those are set the divider slips right over the top of the dowels and you're good to go I placed one long divider through the center of my Pig board based on the height or the length of my Spade bits that I wanted to store on the the top portion and then I cut the dividers to go in between each spade bit and laid that out but while testing it I decided that the 1 and 1/2 in wide um Pine was way too tall to be able to get my fingers into the compartments to lift the bits out so I went back to the table saw and ripped off as much wood as I could while leaving enough wood above the groove to make the divider strong enough I think I left about 38 of an inch above each Groove and that ended up being a lot more convenient a height for the dividers now I'm not a fan of sharp Corners so I softened all of the edges with my sander before I installed my dividers and that's it I put the pegboard into the drawer put my dividers on top of the dowels and then put my bits away I don't actually have that many forer bits or Spade bits but that's the beauty of an adjustable drawer divider insert you can change it up as you need to so I can add to this collection get rid of it completely and go in another Direction my Spade bits are clearly marked but the forcer bits are not so I put labels onto little pieces of/ quinch MD PF that way I can move the label with the bit if I need to rearrange the configuration in the drawer so it's just another element to making this adjustable that's it for today guys thank you for watching and I will see you next time\n"
