I ‘had’ to try hanging something on the french cleat portion already up; so I picked my Stanley #6, 7, and 8 because they have stayed so buried I have not cleaned them up for use. I first picked out some likely lumber, a little eastern red cedar shorts from my mill, some left over 1/8” ply for a bottom, and an oak cleat from the left over pile.
I ripped the cedar down to 1-1/4” for the trays. There was so much tension in the wood it literally cracked apart as I cut it. 
After some straightening, a trip through the TS with a dado blade, cutting the 45 miters, and cutting some ply for the bottoms; I had the tray sides and bottom.
Glued them up and cut the bracket pieces. A 3/8” piece of ERC, another piece of 1/8” ply to back it for strength, and the french cleat.
Glued and screwed that together, then glued and screwed it to the stray, and I have a plane holder for my french cleat storage system. It does not have finish on it yet. I am going to wait until the other 2 are done to finish them all together. I intentionally left the open knot hole in the front for character.
And this is why I am building all of this:
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Rustic
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posted 62 days ago
nice work
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HokieMojo
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posted 62 days ago
The worst part about building things to get organized is having to do it in a disorganized environment. I’m going through a similar situation as you. I wish you better luck than I’ve been having.
SCOTSMAN
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Wow looks like you need the cleaning ladies in to sort out the shop.LOLAlistair
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rustfever
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posted 62 days ago
Yes, and when those cleaning ladies come by, I’ll get that dirty ole wood off your hands.
-- Rustfever, Central California
559dustdesigns
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posted 62 days ago
I’ve always liked the french cleat system. Who ever thought it up is very inventive. Every new way to use it makes it even better. I haven’t seen this use before. Thank you for this great design and idea.
-- The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination. - Tommy Lasorda
Beginningwoodworker
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posted 58 days ago
Nice work!
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
ChunkyC
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posted 58 days ago
Man I smell that cedar from here. Clean the shop and freshen it all at the same time. Nice!
Chunk
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cabinetmaster
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posted 58 days ago
That cedar is too nice to be used in the shop. Would make some beautiful projects. Nice job.
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps