DIY Garden Tool Storage Rack Solution using scrap wood || Custom Design to Hold more Tools
This improved storage design will accommodate 3 times the amount of garden and contractor tools than versions from big box stores!!
Over the years I’ve bought about every garden and yard tool storage option available from the big box stores only to get frustrated by the inefficiency in their designs. I also searched for some DIY options and found a few good designs but they were still lacking in efficiency.
This design allows for 300% more tool storage per linear foot since it allows for horizontal storage all the way to the ceiling. The store bought ones only allow for vertical storage thus increasing the linear wall space needed.
I was organizing my shop to set up a recording space and needed this real estate so created this design to help you organize your garage just like I did.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:32 What You’ll Need
1:21 Markings
4:07 Making Cuts
5:32 Review
5:57 More Markings
6:59 Assembly
8:30 Attaching it to the Wall
9:05 Extra Storage Solution
9:52 Final Results
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Super helpful! This is exactly what I was looking for to build me some storage shelves for my tools in the garage.
Ah, exactly what I needed!
Great video – thanks for sharing. I've been planning on building a rack to organize my garden tools more efficiently for a few years and your video gave me the inspiration to finally get it done. Could you tell me how you cut the notches in the other side of the board since you didn't show this in your video ? Did you use your jig saw also ? I'm going to use 2X6's rather than 2X4's as you did to give me a bit more room for the tools. A few other plans I've seen for this type of rack use 2X6's. Though the crosspieces could easily be 2X4's.
measured the shovel handle:1-1/2"; decide the notch will be 1-5/8"; then added 1-3/4" to scribe lines; then drilled hole with bit of size? 1-5/8" or 1-3/4"
There is an image at the end of this post that have all of the measurements for the hole- https://www.hometalk.com/44285870/garden-tool-organizer-for-garage
Looks like it will solve some of my storage problems. Maybe you have a solution for storing so many disimilar screws/washers/bolts/ etc. I always have difficulty finding screws suitable for an impact wrench for wood. What were you using?
I prefer to build with Woodglut plans.
O no, you failed. There's still tools in a " bucket".
I heard very good opinions about the Woodglut plans.
Hi. I think you need to take some time and take a quick tour of Woodglut website to find out how to do this.