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How can I organize my tools without a toolbox?

How can I organize my tools without a toolbox?

When you want to keep tools within easy reach, a pegboard organizer is a great alternative to the toolbox. Perfect for the workshop, garage or basement, this heavy-duty wall organizer is easy to install and includes the mounting hardware. Here’s how to organize almost anything with pegboard.

How do you sort power tools?

The first step to organizing tools is to do a thorough inventory. Once you have a general idea of the tools on hand, sort them into like categories. Group all of the power tools, the small hand tools, and so on. Next, create zones and use cabinetry to keep the like items together.

How do you store electric drills?

Drills can be stored both battery up or battery down on the Pegboard Drill Holder as demonstrated below. If your drill has a belt clip or over-sized battery then you’ll want to store the drill battery down or simply remove the belt clip if you need to store it battery up on the storage rack.

What’s the best way to store power tools?

French Cleats are a creative and resourceful way to hang your power tools and use up much of that scrap wood you have hanging around your house. From drills to skill saws, this system can be customized to the size and shape needs of your tools. The hooks for the cord storage are another nice touch. Find out more here.

How to organize tool storage in a garage?

To organize a comfortable storage area in a garage, you need to do accurate calculations by using a measuring tape or bench scale. Also, the carpenter’s level can be helpful at this point. To attach metal suspensions pick standard nails or self-tapping screws. There are many opportunities for placing cabinets, shelves, panels in large rooms.

What’s the best way to store garden tools?

If your working space is relatively small, you should save it by using such DIY tool storage ideas: Holders for garden tools. In order not to step on the same rake every day, it would be wise to remove them from the aisle and securely attach to the wall. Use old PVC pipes to create awesome holders for garden tools attached to the workshop’s wall;

How can I store my tools on the wall?

Build this PVC rack to store your tools on the wall. Use a jigsaw to cut a 1-1/4-in.-wide notch down the length of a 2-in.-dia. PVC pipe.

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Ruth Doyle