| Project by Paul Pomerleau | posted 01-14-2012 06:16 PM | 9937 views | 25 times favorited | 14 comments |  |
 |
When I first moved into this house and started collecting tools, I put up a peg board because I thought that’s all there was.
Since I found LumberJocks, I saw that there were other organizing systems available that you can make yourself.
I really liked the modular French Cleat system.
I took down the peg board, cut some strips of 3/4” plywood with a 45 degree angle, screwed them to the studs and plugged the holes with leftover walnut, made a bunch of hangers and voila.
I love the fact that as I hang more tools, I can slide things around to fit better or as I discover that I use a certain tool more than others I can place it at a better location.
And you can see that you can put a lot more tools on a cleat system than a peg board.
I even have my 12”x12”x9” hardwood scrap bin hanging from it.
I love this system and once again, I never would have known of this type, if not for the great people at LumberJocks.
Thanks for looking.
-- Close to Ottawa Ontario Canada
14 comments so far
a1Jim
home | projects | blog
117742 posts in 4112 days
#1 posted 01-14-2012 06:26 PM
Looks Great Paul ,nice and organized.
rmoore
home | projects | blog
325 posts in 3169 days
#2 posted 01-14-2012 07:33 PM
That looks nice. That’s on my to do list. Always hated how the hangers come loose, anyways.
-- The more I learn, the more I realize I don't know. Ron, Crossville Tn
bent
home | projects | blog
311 posts in 4203 days
#3 posted 01-14-2012 09:37 PM
very nice, i just found my next project.
StumpyNubs
home | projects | blog
7776 posts in 3335 days
#4 posted 01-15-2012 12:21 AM
There’s nothing like a well organized shop!
-Jim; aka “Stumpy Nubs”
(The best woodworking show since wood was invented is now online!)
-- Subscribe to "Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal"- One of the crafts' most unique publications: http://www.stumpynubs.com/
BarbS
home | projects | blog
2434 posts in 4620 days
#5 posted 01-15-2012 02:57 AM
Great job, Paul. That looks very classy, and Versatile.
-- http://barbsid.blogspot.com/
DamnYankee
home | projects | blog
3312 posts in 3096 days
#6 posted 01-15-2012 03:02 AM
What Stumpy says…..or so I’ve heard….woodn’t know myself
-- Shameless - Winner of two Stumpy Nubs Awards
Beginningwoodworker
home | projects | blog
13345 posts in 4207 days
#7 posted 01-15-2012 04:12 AM
Looks good, Paul.
KayBee
home | projects | blog
1083 posts in 3781 days
#8 posted 01-15-2012 06:09 AM
Nice, now you have room for more tools : )
-- Karen - a little bit of stupid goes a long way
rando1
home | projects | blog
163 posts in 3458 days
#9 posted 01-15-2012 03:26 PM
you will find that the French Cleat is great for the woodworking/ cabinet world. Very Strong and reliable.
Thanks for sharing and great job on your organization.
-- Randon Riegsecker, crosscutservices.com
Sanman
home | projects | blog
78 posts in 2892 days
#10 posted 01-15-2012 03:27 PM
Why did I read this article…now I have to do this!!!
Thanks for sharing.
-- I'll get it done when I get a-round-tuit.
Maveric777
home | projects | blog
2694 posts in 3611 days
#11 posted 01-15-2012 03:43 PM
Looks good! One of the best shop projects I done in my shop to date. I am an organalization freak at times and this system lets me be in controle of what and where. I also love the fact if I need something to hang a new tool I just build what I want, and not have to run to the store and buy something else.
Good stuff!
-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.
SchotterWoodworking
home | projects | blog
113 posts in 3564 days
#12 posted 01-15-2012 04:00 PM
I like it a lot!
3Gwoodguy
home | projects | blog
164 posts in 3227 days
#13 posted 01-16-2012 01:10 AM
the cleat wins! pegs lose…unless its a peg on a french cleat.
-- "The beatings will continue until moral improves" -- Bart Ridings, Illinois
ldl
home | projects | blog
1135 posts in 2900 days
#14 posted 01-16-2012 04:55 PM
I hung my wall cabinet with this sys and it don’t move. Thing is you can utilize relatively small spaces with this sys also.
-- Dewayne in Bainbridge, Ga. - - No one can make you mad. Only you decide when you get mad - -
Have your say...