| Project by Vincent Nocito | posted 07-26-2013 05:51 PM | 33606 views | 77 times favorited | 15 comments |  |
 |
I needed a way to store and charge my cordless drills without using too much bench or wall space. This storage/charging station is based on a project in ShopNotes Magazine (#58) and other examples from this site. The case is made from 3/4” oak plywood scraps and solid oak edging. The case measures 21.5” w X 19”h x 11.25” d. The case was assembled with biscuits and glue and brads. The second picture shows the storage shelf after drilling out the holes for the drill slots. Picture 3 is the shelf while cutting out the waste material with a jigsaw. Picture 4 is the finished case without the drawer. I added a large storage drawer to hold drill bits and drivers. The chargers sit on the shelf below the drills. The case has a french cleat for wall hanging or it can sit on one of my workbenches. There is a power strip on the back to help control all of the power cords.
15 comments so far
steliart
home | projects | blog
2895 posts in 3744 days
#1 posted 07-26-2013 06:11 PM
nicely done… cool
-- Stelios L.A. Stavrinides: - I am not so rich to buy cheap tools, but... necessity is the mother of inventions !!!
Sanding2day
home | projects | blog
1016 posts in 2902 days
#2 posted 07-26-2013 07:21 PM
Very nice setup… Been on the list for far too long, sure it will serve you well… Thanks for sharing…
-- Dan
Dusty56
home | projects | blog
11863 posts in 4744 days
#3 posted 07-26-2013 07:39 PM
One of the nicest ones I’ve seen to date : ) Very well done.
-- I'm absolutely positive that I couldn't be more uncertain!
NiteWalker
home | projects | blog
2742 posts in 3633 days
#4 posted 07-26-2013 09:13 PM
Nice job. I like the speed trigger reliefs.
-- He who dies with the most tools... dies with the emptiest wallet.
Paul59
home | projects | blog
56 posts in 2980 days
#5 posted 07-26-2013 10:27 PM
Very nice!
-- "If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather, teach them to long for the sea." ~Antoine de Saint Exupery
CalgaryGeoff
home | projects | blog
937 posts in 3538 days
#6 posted 07-26-2013 11:22 PM
Very good idea and build. It looks like it could be incorporated into wheeled cart as well as an option. I like it.
-- If you believe you can or can not do a thing, you are correct.
whitebeast88
home | projects | blog
4128 posts in 3246 days
#7 posted 07-26-2013 11:46 PM
very nice,i got this on my to do list.thanks for the inspiration!!!
-- Marty.Athens,AL
AngieO
home | projects | blog
1267 posts in 3203 days
#8 posted 07-27-2013 12:48 AM
Very nicely done. Love French cleats. Looks great and very handy
aussiedave
home | projects | blog
3114 posts in 2880 days
#9 posted 07-27-2013 01:00 AM
Very nice storage and charging station, you did an excellent job….. but that drawer is way too neat and clean..lol
-- Dave.......If at first you don’t succeed redefine success....
Jeffups
home | projects | blog
77 posts in 2898 days
#10 posted 07-27-2013 03:12 AM
Great job your project just gave me an idea that will work similar in my space. Thanks for sharing.
-- I have to remember this is a hobby..
Timthemailman
home | projects | blog
336 posts in 3832 days
#11 posted 07-27-2013 05:28 AM
Nice work, looks great.
Paula Perry
home | projects | blog
127 posts in 2823 days
#12 posted 07-27-2013 01:08 PM
Very nice, I may need to make one of those;)
-- Florida50
glen
home | projects | blog
175 posts in 3609 days
#13 posted 07-28-2013 03:34 PM
I echo Paula’s sentiment – gonna make myself one. Nicely done!
Billy61
home | projects | blog
2 posts in 2552 days
#14 posted 05-06-2014 01:32 AM
do you have any plans or numbers for cutting out the drill shelf. that is a awesome set up and I am lookin for a charging station for my drills. I have 5 drill motors…...
thank you for the idea and help
Bill
Jim Bertelson
home | projects | blog
4275 posts in 4220 days
#15 posted 02-21-2016 05:12 PM
I referred to this project in a project of mine, posted today
Project
Thanks for the post…..............good idea…........
-- Jim, Anchorage Alaska
Have your say...