Building a Wall-Mounted Tool Organizer

Article 20: Building a Wall-Mounted Tool Organizer

By: A Woodworker Who Loves a Tidy Shop

Organizing your workspace boosts productivity. This wall-mounted tool organizer uses a French cleat system for flexibility.

Materials

MaterialQuantity3/4” plywood1 sheet (4’ x 4’)1x2 boards4 pieces, 48” longWood screws (1-1/4”)BoxWood glueAs needed

Tools Needed

• Table saw or circular saw

• Drill

• Level

• Measuring tape

• Screwdriver

Steps

1. Cut the Back Panel
   Cut the plywood to 48” x 36” for the main wall panel.

2. Make French Cleats
   Rip 1x2 boards at a 45-degree angle. One side mounts to the wall, the other to tool holders.

3. Mount the Back Panel
   Secure to studs using screws. Use a level.

4. Build Tool Holders
   Design holders for screwdrivers, hammers, etc., and attach cleat backs.

5. Customize Layout
   Slide holders into cleats in any configuration.

Visual: French Cleat System

[Side View]
 Wall
  ||
  ||========\\
  ||         \\   <- Cleat (angled)
  ||========//   <- Tool holder back