16 Instant Workshop Storage Solutions

[@ccpeter68]

Sometimes I don’t really care about what you are making, but I love to just listen to you. Everything you do you put your whole self into it. Hope you make videos for a long time. When I build my shop next year I will be getting some charts to hang.

[@catalyst2112]

I come from a construction family in many phases. It is truly inspiring to see young people, like yourself teaching us old dogs new tricks. Keep it up! I do have an interest in that horizontal peg board jar organizational thing. Please advise on that.

[@michaelsmith-bn6no]

just get it.........

[@unlukyluke]

Dear April, I really love what you do. It's so inspiring. I live on a small farm in Germany and bought a Woodmizer a few months ago. After watching all of your videos i started with woodworking and I really love building sawhorses. Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us. Keep on doing what you do. Greetings from Germany, Lukas

[@realjester]

Awesome tips thank you 👍👍👍

[@zachwooster4555]

These tips are actually SO GOOD and simple! I seriously can’t believe how I’ve never thought of some of these before! Thank you for making this video! It’s honestly the best video I’ve seen on shop storage to date.

[@Cristi4n_Ariel]

The tip at the 0:36 mark, so ingenious yet so simple! Thanks for that.

[@terrigelbaum8066]

I've been watching you since you started. I remember you telling how you got started in woodworking.. And look at you now.....I am proud of you.........blessings to you always

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy my channel and are still along for the ride. :)

[@jimathey6153]

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, I have watched you from the beginning of your videos and you have always had good ideas, I use most of the ones shown today, I have one 4 you, I installed plastic rain gutters on the edges of all my benches which R also on casters, plastic because you can't get cut and they bend and return quickly, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@eepjayerdnay]

So often I find "tip" videos are full of either blatantly obvious ideas, or ones that terribly lame/impractical. This is an exception to that! Great ideas and things I haven't seen before or thought of myself. Thanks April!

[@marchaney]

We just moved and I'm finally at the point where I am organizing my shop so I can start doing "shop stuff." These ideas (as well as the whole video) were very inspiring. Thank you for posting this!

[@AprilWilkerson]

That is awesome! Take your time and enjoy the process. Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@gsmith128251]

I'm a old shop teacher and these are great. Your great kid.

[@maingun07]

I've done the hook/drill holder and the picture hangers and I've seen multiple uses for PVC pipe storage, but the rest of this is new to me. Thanks, April!

[@iguesi]

I don't want storage above the surface of the workbench. It will get in the way. I put the magnet on top of my drill press. Nice idea for a tape rack... you could also use it for a paper towel roll. Thanks for the tips. Back in the day... grandpa would attach a mason jar lid to the bottom of a shelf. He'd put nails, screws, bolts, nuts, etc... in the jar and just store it quickly by screwing into the mounted lid.

[@dlfabrications]

All I could think about through this video was "why didn't I think of that" Great video. Thumbs up

[@jimmyponds5504]

Very much so! Great video!!

[@liviusdiyworkshop1012]

Pretty cool! Did one useful myself too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKOVd6aqd9t9fM0

[@cheppyrinalzi721]

Beautifull and smart...love it...thanks👍🏻👍🏻

[@dannydanix8698]

You're just a smart creative woman, I thank you so much for the simple hacks esp. the PVC tubes are a fantastic item storage ideas. Thank you from Addis.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.

[@shepelkstone]

I am literally just taking a break from cleaning up my garage. I know you always have such a clean and organized shop so I thought I'd get some inspiration. I am now going back out to finish with a few of these great tips. Thanks!

[@andycampanella3602]

I have been building and fixing things everything from engine rebuilds, home and deck construction to computers and the like. I am thoroughly impressed.

[@garrisonaw]

Great tips! I've been using #5 and #6 for about 20 years. It's great to see that I'm not the only one who does it!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@kestrelpounces]

Great tips! We don't have much space for pegboard and needed versatile solutions to keep frequently use items nearby. I use a rolling cart for furniture flip supplies, and could easily even add some of these to the side of the cart! 👍 And our Sawz-all blades alone have been making me crazy!

[@28alaw]

This is the one that I will use and LOVE the most!!! Reuse and recycle EVERYTHING!!! They make fun of me, but I save everything and this is why!!! Thank you for the ideas.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Love that! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@JmanRx81]

Finally, garage storage solutions from a person that actually uses them day in and day out.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes! I love making improvements to my work and home space. Nothing more satisfying. Thanks for watching.

[@JmanRx81]

@@AprilWilkerson holy crap. April Wilkerson actually responded to my comment. I feel like a celebrity. Lol

[@wingrider1004]

One of the best "organizing on the cheap" videos I have seen...well done!

[@lourias]

April, I think you just might be one of the most informative KZbinr woodworker!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! I'm glad you are enjoying my Channel. :)

[@shadowandbosco]

very helpful tips - thanks for sharing

[@michaeldanielsg19]

@April Wilkerson I just received the reply back from SmartJars concerning the Food Safe plastics. Regarding your question on food safety. The plastic we use to mold our jar and lids are safe for food storage. (Technically, the plastic meets U.S. CFR Title 21, Part 177, Subpart B, Section 177.1520 (c) 3.1a entitled “Olefin Polymers” of the Food Additives Amendment of 1958 to the United States Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938.) Of course, as with any purchased product, you’ll want to wash these with regular dish detergent prior to use. Also, if you put these in the dishwasher, you’ll want to use the top rack only.

[@andrewjeffries8721]

Thanks, April! We are finding out what we need to store in our woodshop. BTW - Our workbench, based on your plans, looks and works great! Thank you, dear lady!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you're enjoying your workbench! Thanks for Sharing and for watching.

[@landryhc]

Thanks for bringing back some old traditions taught to me by my Mother and Grandfather!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@VioletDeVille]

These. Are. Brilliant! My workspace is a part of a garage and these are genius.

[@robbroughton8161]

Another great vid, can’t help but think what is and where did you get that Chuck key????

[@FearsomeWarrior]

I can’t find it either despite hours of searching.

[@MrTarfu]

A good addition to the magnet drill chuck holder is to add a retractable keychain thing to it so that its tethered to the place and can't possibly be put anywhere else.

[@lindaa.9741]

these are great temporary solutions to get my garage under control until I have time to create a long term solution. Thanks!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@Multiplemom3452]

Thanks April I do a bunch of these things but got a few new ideas thanks.

[@jessicadjonne2687]

I. So glad I found your channel! Brilliant ideas girl! Thank you!

[@AprilWilkerson]

So glad you are enjoying my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@jimherchak7505]

Wow! Short & sweet, & actually useful! I think I'll bookmark this one.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@Jessicaran]

Your videos are JUST what I've been looking for as I clean out and organize my shed!

[@nevermindthebull0cks]

I buy the 16 oz glue bottles because I like the size to work with and I don't end up wasting it like I do gallon jugs. I keep the bottle upside down in a jar with a bit of water in the bottom, keeps the tip clean and the glue ready to come out with no shaking.

[@donwilliams3626]

Quote of the day: "organizing a shop is never ending!" I have been moving a few things in my shop and will incorporate several of your ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you found it useful.

[@trussbox2270]

Very nice idea for organisation, thank you

[@markperron851]

April I have recently retired and am in the process of tossing 47 years of accumulated junk from my career. This could not have been timed better as I finally organize the chaos. Thank you for sharing so many great ideas in one video.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! And congrats on your Retirement. Enjoy!

[@michaeldanielsg19]

A great video showing inexpensive storage ideas. As to the Smart Jars for storing food items (spices), not sure if the plastic is "food grade" materials. I couldn't find anything on their site indicating food safe or not. I have emailed them to ask this question.

[@ابوراكان-م9ب]

I really like your channel, I am from Saudi Arabia

[@bwillz2230]

-Cover the magnet for the drill press in plasti-dip or resin. If not it will break over time from the key hitting it -Use a wire nut to seal silicone caulk.

[@elyseallred2522]

Thanks for being so amazing and inspiring, April!!

[@reedwilson5897]

i saw your video on using a shoe compartment. mine was made of web material, so i got clear plastic cups to keep sharp tools from punching holes or cutting the shoe compartment

[@AprilWilkerson]

Great idea! Thanks for Sharing and for watching.

[@oodoodoopoopoo]

I always store my glue bottles upside down to prevent the dried film on the inside of the nozzle. It also leaves the glue ready to flow immediately upon use. I set them inside of plastic cups so they will stand up and I can set them on any surface where I'm working.

[@rich8037]

Mate, this is solid gold. Every one of those 16 ideas strikes me as little short of genius. Thanks!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you liked it and found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Nice tips! Thanks

[@mikereppert97]

I use the back of door show organizers for everything haha pantry, coatcloset for hats and glove, hall closet for hairbrushes and bandaid and stuff, shop for batteries and small tools

[@leegraves101]

I been using one for years to hold spray paint. I also use a dish towel rack to hold spray bottles. Hook the triggers over the towel bar

[@laurabarrerablas1831]

Wowwwwww este es el mejor video único en internet!

[@OldSneelock]

Great ideas. Shower curtain hooks for saws all blades. Genius. Lots more great ideas but that one I will use today. 😁😎

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

Brings a smile to my face when I see one of my favorite KZbinrs watches another that I sub to.

[@OldSneelock]

@@tree_carcass_manglerNice to see you too. Been watching since she started. Great ideas. Most of them much bigger than my little operation. 😁😎

[@jimtownsend7899]

As soon as I saw your thumbnail, I had my comment in my head. Tip #12, with the shoe pouches, is one I've been using for quite some time. I have a very small workshop (which I share with the furnace and water heater!), and I have a cloth version of the shoe hanger. It is mounted on the back side of my door, and I keep most of my spray paint and poly cans in it. They are out of sight, out of the way, but super handy when I need them. A tip I have is to take 2' - 3' sections of heavy duty cardboard roller (as is used in carpet rolls), or you can use Schedule 40, and mount them on a wood base. It's best to cut a plywood round that fits in the end of the tube, and then attach the round to the base. Do this with 3 or 4 sections on the base, and you can keep dowels, scrap trim moulding, threaded rods, and other smaller width dimensional items in them. You could even put a lazy susan plate on the bottom, if desired. Thanks for the other tips, April! You gave some I haven't tried before, (I love Tip #1 and Tip #3 the best), and I'm eager to add them to my shop!

[@anthonymarande8361]

smart jars! great! so many uses, jewelry components, leather,... hook and chain ,so many good ideas and no B.S. Good Job! thank you

[@switchfox1977]

Really clever tips. I am gonna use some of those in my pegboard closet.

[@jessicagarrison1385]

AWESOME VIDEO!!

[@ahorub8146]

Thank you for showing the best tips I think I have ever seen. I'm going to incorporate some of these in my shop!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@CleaveMountaineering]

Great tips, many I'd never seen before. For the drill press, I fabricate a wooden block and U bolt it to the column near the head. In the wood block I have holes for the chuck key and the most common bits. Also I hang the common toe clamps and such there too.

[@bettyolis6228]

Fantastic and unique storage solutions! THANKS

[@nelsonpergui7859]

Thank you April! I hope you be fine, I appreciate the time invested!!! 🙂

[@AprilWilkerson]

You are so welcome!

[@diamond6256]

GREAT video. Where do you store you shop towels and paint tarps?

[@richs915]

You are terrific! Keep these videos coming for the novice,please

[@AprilWilkerson]

My Viewers are such a wide range of skillset, I mix it up and do both simple and complex projects. Regardless which I do, someone complains I've either lost touch with my roots or I'm being lazy and slacking. Sure is hard to please everyone. Thanks for watching.

[@TotalBoat]

Great tips!

[@caisiebreen2931]

I love these tips as well as all of your videos. Keep rocking April. You're doing a great service.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks so much!

[@GWCLLC]

These hacks are awesome! Thank you for sharing them. Could you consider adding millimeters to your fraction/decimal charts? They are awesome charts but if it had all 3 I would definitely buy at least 2. Your charts are the easiest to see that I've found and there's pretty much no charts available with all 3 that are easy to glance at in a hurry like yours are.

[@vanzijlp]

Ditto regarding the metric options,,,

[@Toyotaguy999]

You are an inspiration to all women in the trades, amazing

[@caddycraft6823]

funny thing, those "smart jars" in you ad, I never knew esisted...but years ago I recycled PB jars and parmasagn cheese jars inside pvc drain pipe sections mounted to the wall (holds screws, nails , caps etc). It's not as nice as those but works on a shoe-string! happy building

[@jtsmeth4411]

These are some really smart tips, can you please make more videos like please

[@hassanal-mosawi4235]

Thanks for sharing that, organised shop

[@dondieu3154]

Thank you, April. When I get my workshop built, I am definitely going to use some of your REALLY GREAT tips.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@puzzlering1]

Thank you, some absolutely brilliant tips, I will definitely use the ones that are applicable and helpful to my small work space Cheers, be safe and take care Sam

[@FGUK1973]

Those are all an amazing solution to most workshop issues!! 10/10 again April!!!!!!!!!!

[@johntimon8040]

My mind has been completely blown! Thank you so much!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@tomaszenteno692]

Saludos 🙌🙌🙌Buenas ideas Felicidades desde tehuacan puebla MEXICO

[@williambuckley1185]

Great tips. Thanks April.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

A W E S O M E keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work. My friend keep making.

[@mikecarter6758]

Love both the electrical boxes and pipe cap tips! Thanks for sharing.

[@damonshodrock9417]

Great tips! Thank you April.

[@marbetu5394]

great tips :-) i just wish there were smartjars in Europe

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic tips, April!!! 😃 Thanks a lot! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@cannabiscreative7474]

Wow, those are some great shop hacks. I know plenty of Metal Fab shop hacks, but first time seeing these. Cool thing is they will work in a fab shop as well

[@elhuertodechale]

Hi April. Thanks for this new video. Every day I learn more with the tips you teach us. God bless you, take good care of yourself. 😘 😘

[@greenkitty6482]

Great tips, thanks 😃

[@knowledge2100]

Perfect timing, getting the small things off my bench will help tremendously. Nice tips with the electrical box and old towel hanger. Now I have a place for my clamps and tape. Thank you sharing you knowledge. ErnestG

[@patrickretsel7048]

Great ideas all....I love the fact your earrings look like spoons for fishing.....awesome 😎

[@guybowers9094]

Little tips and tricks like these come in handy we don't always think about them so when they are presented it makes one go uh good idea.

[@brooos]

I've watched a lot of storage idea videos but those were some of the best storage ideas I've ever seen.

[@dgoddard]

Lot of great tips! And, finally, a sponsor for something that is more than useful and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I'll be looking into those for sure.

[@mikek.3965]

I am a tip junkie for things to help me in the shop. Many of these, I've never seen and are so handy. Thanks!

[@armyofshea7941]

These were awesome, Thank you! Also a big fan of reusing my plastic peanut butter jars for odds and ends. Screw the lids to the bottom of a shelf/board....instant, see thru, free storage. And it keeps the plastic out of trash/recycle bin. Keep up the great content.

[@philhode5104]

Are they glass,and the lid plastic?

[@bdl91983]

Brilliant! The best storage hack video I've seen!

[@dianecora5675]

I really like your ideas. Keep posting more please

[@FearsomeWarrior]

I tried finding it but that chuck key with the weird handle she uses.. cannot find it online. Thought maybe she used it in another video.

[@MrJustDIY]

Great ideas April... Thank You

[@hannesaltenfelder4302]

2:50 best solution for most of my items. 1. It's universal. You don't want a storage where only one particular tool fits in like those holes, where only one size of a drill fits. 2. You can see it all. No need to open any boxes to look for stuff. 3. Doesn't use much space. It's hanging on a wall, but vertically. Horizontal cupboards usually waste a lot of space. 4. If you need to change your workspace you can easily take it down and hang it up elsewhere.

[@americanschoolofhypnosis]

Such a helpful video. Thanks April.

[@scottchladek1770]

Great video and such simple yet useful tips, thank you. Where did you get those plastic J hooks for $1? Would love to see another video like this in the future.

[@TheHobbyShop1]

I don’t know how you came up with these but they are genius! Thanks for the ideas!

[@guitarchitectural]

Pinterest and a staff writer. I know it's a catty comment but despite a number of these videos they are not solutions she uses in her shop, they are just demonstrations.

[@MattWeber]

Checked out the smart jars and as far as storage solutions go, they are REALLY well priced. Def on my list for my next shop reorganization when I open up some peg board space.

[@eddiestipe2009]

Great tips thank you

[@jerrycomella6670]

April... you are so smart! Thanks!