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I have been storing my power tools in an old cabinet until I could build something else. I'm not a huge fan of cabinet storage in the first place but I'm really not a fan of it for corded tools. When I first saw a french cleat system used to organize a garage I knew immediately it was the system I wanted for my tools. So I spent last weekend putting it together.

The brace on the back wall is beveled at a 45 then each custom holder has a cleat on the back that is also cut at a 45. So I can hang the holder anywhere along the brace and gravity does the rest.

I like it because of how flexible it is and also how visible and accessible it makes the tools.

I've posted step by step instructions on each holder on my personal blog here.

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The french cleat system is a great way to organize things in the shop. Cool idea with individual racks for each tool.
 

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Super nicely done and so usable and handy!
 

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I think I've now seen the system I want for my tools!!!....great stuff Wilker!!!
 

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Very neat and orderly.
 

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First I looked at the picture, thought maybe it was a display in a Hardware store… Great idea. I have set us several tools with their own station..
 

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That paint brush has an attitude, and I like it!
 

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I love using French cleats, never thought of hanging all of my power tools on them separately, great idea, love the paintbrush
 

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Thanks everyone! I'm glad y'all like it. I like it so much better than the old cabinet I had them in where they were just kinda piled ontop of one another. Now I get to get rid of the cabinet and use that space for something else.

Oh and the paint brush…haha, yeah that's Harvey. I call him my shop mascot. Anybody who comes into my shop has a good time going over and filling in his thought bubble. : )
 

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A few well placed magnets might be a thought, like counter bored flush under the circular saw … just in case it gets bumped. I use them to hold my planes in place.
This is a great idea, thanks for the post.
 

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The more I see these cleats in use here on LJs, the more I know that I'll be using them (WHEN I get a shop built!)

Nice job customizing them for each tool.
 

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Yes, I actually played around with using a magnet for the saw but didn't have one powerful enough to grab it through the wood…so instead I made a latch from some scraps laying around from previous cuts. I wasn't able to upload a photo because it said I reached my limit, but if you follow the link to my blog you can see how I keep it in place.

I've never heard of a counter bored flush, but will look it up so next time I'll have that as an option to try. ; ) Thanks for the suggestion.
 

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Great idea. I will have to think about this in my new shop. After the insulation and wall panels go up. I looked at your blog site. A lot of energy there. I bookmarked it for future ideas.
 

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Looks great! I especially like that you can move everything around so if you're using something more on one project than another you can move it to where it's most convenient.
 

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Everything at your fingertips, great disposition.
 

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Sweet. A French cleat system is definitely on my list. I have that same jig saw and I store it in a drawer, which I hate because it takes up the whole drawer, so I like what you've done. Good job.
 

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Great solution to storage and availbi;lity of individual tool placement. I'm using the cleat system and you just solved my problem for the hand tools. Thanks.
 

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Very Nice indeed April! Thanks For Sharing!

Rick
 
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