Workshop organization

Nice work on the organization.
I really like the roller stand holder. I have four that I would like to get out of my way. They lean against one thing or another and don’t really fit on the shelf under my work table. Going to check see if I can do something like that, although I am limited by height.

-- Rick... A tree knows more about wood then I do.

I try to stress to the kids, organization equals efficiency. and with limited time in the shop, they need to be efficient. Great job.

Very nicely done, if only I took the time to do the same.

-- Steve, Santa Clara, CA

Thanks for posting. I’ve been working on my shop organization for the past month and you just gave me some good ideas. After seeing our post, I am changing my plan for the peg board and storage above the bench. I was thinking of making pegboard up to 7 1/2 ft. Now I will make that shorter and put cabinets above the peg board, as you have it. thank again.

-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!

Very nice. I’m in the middle of organizing my garage/shop and can only hope comes out half as nice as yours. I’ll definitely use the roller stand storage, that’s great. Thanks for posting.

-- Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! Mike D.

Thanks for sharing this Cory. I’m going through the same phase and am in the process of making some simple power tool shelves. They are little more than short, narrow pallets really that let the power cords sit neatly under the tool. I will take a couple of photos now and post them.

This is inspirational!
I love reorganizing my little garage shop… now I have something to aspire to!
I always thought I was neat… but you are incredible! Everything is at hand!
Nice work.
Ellen

-- Ellen on Cape Cod

Wow Cory it looks like you have used up just about every inch of space here.

Nice job.

-- Whether You Think You Can or You Think You Can't, YOU ARE RIGHT!!!

Great storage ideas,,like your cabs..

-- Dan Hux,,,,Raleigh, North Carolina

Now that shop is entirely to neat. Good job Cory. I’m gonna sneak over there and spread some sawdust around. LOL BZ

-- Dudley Young USN Ret.

Good lesson Cory. At a glance I pick up two storage ideas for my stuff. Thanks for sharing.

By the way, French cleats are just great ! Love’em.

Best,

Serge

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-- Learn from yesterday, work today and enjoy success tomorrow.

The roller stand hanger has made it to my inspiration to build someday folder as well.

American Woodworker did an article in November about three years back with a different type of cleat system, but the storage ideas are still great for your future needs. Last time I looked back issues were still available.

I have put up a few of the cleats across my shop walls, and made a few different storage accessories. The latest being a saw till for hand saws.

The author of the article extended his cleats to be at the end of his benches, on the roll around tool carts, etc. That way he can pack anything anywhere and put it where he is working. When finished it can go back in seconds.

-- No good deed goes unpunished!

There’s some fantastic shop organizers great job guys

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Core nice work organizing thanks for sharing you have given me some good ideas, I’m always looking for a better way to do things. i really like the hanger for the rollers, think i’ll make one.

-- Dave, I wood if I could but I can't so I woodknot

Nice clean, well orgainized work area. That’s a really nice work enviroment. Well done and thanks for sharing.

-- John @ Myrtle Beach

Everything in its place and a place for everything. I like it!

-- Julian, Park Forest, IL

I think it’s against the law in several countries to be this organized ! LOL…Fantastic work space and very nicely lit as well . I wish I had more wall space in my basement shop to dedicate to a storage area , but height is also an issue for me as well as the washer and dryer , etc.. Thanks for sharing your great ideas !

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

Thanks for the great comments, guys and gals. I really appreciate the nice words. With all of our bikes, garden stuff, etc. I have to make the absolute best use of the space I’ve got. As you all know, it’s always a work in progress.

Serge, I can’t believe I could have thought of something that you haven’t. There must be 20 tips of yours that I have used in the past year.

-- Premium firewood created daily.

WOW Cory. That is impressive!

-- He who hesitates is lost...

That’s orginization at it’s best.

-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!

Impressive! I’m inspired :)

-- Chuck, chuckvosburgh.com

Cory, Thanks for the post. As you said the shop is everchanging and I have been pushing around some idea changes for mine as well. I like your Kreg/C-clamp holder and may have to borrow that soon.

CtL

-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."

Great organization!

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker