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Shop Tool Storage

Project by JayDee posted 33 days ago 930 views 5 times favorited 18 comments Add to Favorites Watch

After doing a large project, I like to work ON the shop for awhile before getting into the next project. I saw this idea in “American Woodworker” magazine. You hang cleats on the wall wherever you want to hang tools, then organize your tools in the way you want them and mount them to boards that hang on the cleats. I like the idea of organizing the tools and being able to move the boards whever you want. Its a very flexible system. I used some left over mahogany plywood I had from my last project. I will probably be adding to this and changing things around the rest of my life.

-- JayDee from Woodstock, GA


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Bradford

787 posts in 715 days


posted 33 days ago

I like how it displays them so well and how well they fit in the cases.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

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woodworm

8184 posts in 483 days


posted 33 days ago

Great shop enhancement projects, nicely and neatly done!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

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Jimi_C

189 posts in 128 days


posted 33 days ago

Heh, I love the Kreg storage, I may have to steal that!

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Scott Bryan

20575 posts in 715 days


posted 33 days ago

This is a really nice storage system and it adds a nice look to your shop as well. I may have to look into something like this. My Kreg storage just consists of parking it in the nearest unoccupied corner. Using cleats like this would be a versatile system that could easily be modified to suit the current storage needs.

Nice idea.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Napaman

3483 posts in 970 days


posted 33 days ago

all great ideas and execution.

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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NBeener

372 posts in 67 days


posted 33 days ago

Really, really well done.

Not only is the organization (and presentation) top notch, but I totally agree with Jimi_C about the Kreg storage, and may steal that one myself, too!

Very nice!

-- -- Neil

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RandyMarine

54 posts in 262 days


posted 33 days ago

I have looked at a few storage/display systems over the last few weeks, as I build my new shop. This is by far one of the best looking ones I have seen. Very nice job!

-- Semper Fi, Randy Sr.

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Bob A in NJ

522 posts in 892 days


posted 33 days ago

Great “tweener” project. Everyone likes a nice nice, well organized set of tools. What’s your next big project?

-- Bob A in NJ

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Woodwrecker

489 posts in 468 days


posted 33 days ago

JayDee, I got that hyper organized shop article too and was thinking about doing it.
But now that I’ve seen how well you’ve done it, I think this will be the way to go around some of my machines.

And I agree with those other guys, that Kreg system hanger is great.
That will make it a lot more easier to get down and use the next time I’m contemplating a joinery method.

Thanks for the post.

-- Eric

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a1Jim

16682 posts in 470 days


posted 33 days ago

A clean shop is a good shop and organized works too.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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ken90712

334 posts in 81 days


posted 32 days ago

Very clean looking great job!

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

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patron

2376 posts in 234 days


posted 32 days ago

nice plan for those parts ( wrenches and allen’s ) ,
that go with tools .
quick and easy , right where they are needed !
thanks .

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

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RexMcKinnon

652 posts in 88 days


posted 32 days ago

Love the shop orginization stuff but I don’t have the patience to do it myself. Some great ideas there.

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

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nmkidd

381 posts in 66 days


posted 32 days ago

If I was that organized, I wouldn’t know what to do!!
Great job.

-- Doug, New Mexico.......the only stupid question is one that is never asked!........don't fix it, if it ain't broke!

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fagerka

1 post in 99 days


posted 31 days ago

Nice and clean plan

-- Fage

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PineInTheAsh

194 posts in 161 days


posted 31 days ago

The cleat and the hook systems of wall hanging is quickly gaining fans. Well it should.

Once I build something to hold a specific tool, I will never forget where that tool is.

A seconday advantage, noted above, is the creation of a beautiful display.

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Beginningwoodworker

4123 posts in 566 days


posted 30 days ago

Nice idea!

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

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Budgie

117 posts in 830 days


posted 29 days ago

Nice job. Thats what I’ve been looking for for a while. Now if I can just get around to doing it.

-- Bud, NY, http://tpww.libsyn.com/

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