Jasmine Cunningham
Whether you’re a scrapbooking fiend or a woodworking enthusiast, if there’s one thing all crafters know, it’s how frustrating organizing your tools can be. Each of these twenty-one tool storage ideas makes your space simple to organize; it’s just a matter of picking one that’s perfect for you.
Simply mount a couple of simple shelves (one level for each clamp length) and saw slots into each one. While many people opt for placing their tools out of view, this DIY enthusiast chose to create a shelf of PVC pipe stands. This one is super simple to implement on an existing shelf, but you can also build a brand-new one for your tool storage purposes. The key is to use waist-high frames for the unit’s base, then back it with pegboards and floating shelves.
If you like, you can also accompany the entire setup with a metal rail system for storing longer tools like brooms, rakes, and spades. If you grew up with a tool fiend for a father, you might have also grown up with a gorgeously organized pegboard hanging on the garage wall. This woodworker decided to place crates beneath the bench and a pegboard on top.
A great way to make your storage feel cohesive is also to choose a designated color palette.
Using magnetic knife strips like these is a quick and easy way to keep your metal tools in line. I like this because it doesn’t corner you into one organization method; you can change your mind at any time.
Keeping those tiny bits and pieces in line can be an absolute nightmare. Using this ultra-versatile material, you can literally carve out a spot for any things in your toolbox that might otherwise be lost.
If you do, too, this is a cute way to pay homage to your tool worship while keeping them well-organized and dust-free. You can set this up as a french cleat system or simply create pedestals with horizontal platforms. Odd things like batteries or sandpaper can have custom shelves made to keep them in line as well. Check out these small bedroom organization ideas that don’t need drilling for more inspiration.
Use PVC pipe to hang your drills, shelves to stack toolboxes, and hooks inside the doors to take care of longer tools. Using some old wood and the same pattern repeated as many times as needed, you can create wooden storage bins for your screws, bolts, and nails.
With this DIY organization project, sacrifice an entire wall to the decluttering gods!
The pegboard is ideal for power tools, and using hook-in wire baskets like these is a big help for smaller pieces.
This is a fun and simple build ideal for the budding woodworker; the entire diagram is available in the linked blog post. All you’ll need is some timber, some screw-top jars (here), and ¾ PVC pipe spacers (here).
Tool racks are the epitome of functionality, but that doesn’t mean you can’t put a stylish twist on them too. Your workshop is the ideal spot for a rustic take on organization, and this rack is super simple to make. Finally, fix a long leather strap like this along the center bottom of the rack, inserting studs at regular intervals to create pockets for hanging tools.
Speaking of rustic style, there’s arguably nothing better than a throwback to how the old-school wood crafters stored their tools.
A basic wooden board with magnetic strips is perfect for storing chisels. Not only is it simple to store your chisels in any order you choose, but also accessing them as you turn wood is so easy.
While we all wish we could hire someone to follow us around and hand us the right tools as we work, we’d better leave that to the rich and famous. At the same time, the deep drawers are perfect for storing tools or projects in progress. You’ll undoubtedly need a solid set of heavy-duty casters, as these spin easily in any direction, so you won’t have to struggle with the cart. Having a tool wall that looks high-quality doesn’t mean you have to shell out ridiculous amounts of money. Using Oriented Strand Board (OSB) and some simple box joints, you’ll have a gorgeous wall. Create a frame designated to store each tool in your arsenal, from your planer and chisels to your workshop ear protectors.
For the smaller tools that might not make it into a frame, try out these 20 dollar store storage hacks that will keep your budget low. Take on this simple build in an afternoon, and you’ll come out of it with a quick and easy way to keep your drills always charged. Pencils, measuring tapes, craft knives, and more will all fit perfectly in these baskets.
Simply stack a few wire baskets along one side of your pegboard wall, ascending vertically. With deep shelves featuring brims to keep items secure, these are the ultimate space-savers in even the smallest rooms. You can even do the same thing with your nuts and bolts, but this time, use a countertop spice rack like this.
Finally, this last idea is perfect for professional workshops because it provides a super quick turnaround on tool charging. Start by grabbing a professional-grade multi-charger like this (make sure it’s compatible with your tools’ batteries). Then, mount it below your devices on the wall with a supersized plug box to keep the power going.
If you want the best result, run the wires behind your wooden power tool organizer for ultimate cable management.
