20+ Simple French Cleat Ideas for Your Tool Storage

[@clueken13]

I’m just now getting into French cleats and they are already changing my life for the better. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you and all the others on this platform, who are making this world a better place. Thank you! ☺️

[@soujrnr]

I love the PVC idea at 8:13. I used to have a photography studio years ago, and I made all of my light stands, light boxes, and other jigs, out of PVC. These items cost thousands of dollars if you buy it from a photographic equipment store. I made all of my stands for mere pennies on the dollar. PVC is so incredibly versatile, and a great way to store things like shown in your video. Our imagination is the only limitation.

[@nore8141]

This is exactly what I’m looking for a shed build this summer 2024. ❤

[@MrJKellerLewis]

One of the best french cleat holder videos on KZbin!

[@Friendsshare]

Dude you understand that you can actually turn 90% of these into actual products that you can sell? These are genius ideas compadre! Thanks for the tips! I love you

[@g.m.forsythe9626]

This whole system is absolutely BRILLIANT!!! Beautiful in their simplicity, design, and use of scrap wood. This is my system of the future when I can finally get my dust situation brought under control. Open access is so convenient! At present, I have everything in the bags they came with and have to remember which bag contains which tool. I have to label the bags. But with this open access, problem is gone! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@Sulkanator]

You are the king of the French Cleat, my friend! Clinton, I am going to spend a week putting some of these ideas together now that I finally have the French Cleat slats on the wall. You da man!

[@SpecificLove7]

Thanks Frank. I hope you have a fun time building them and a lifetime using them.

[@LILRIPPER71]

Wow! you are an inspiration to me. I have fought with disorganization most of my 71 years due to lack of time...space and procrastination. I'm a former Southern Californian who now lives in Alaska. I know what I will be doing during the next long Winter.

[@SpecificLove7]

It is an honor to inspire you.

[@brianpage1886]

Thank you for making this video. I have moved into shop #3, which is unfortunately small and narrow. I have installed a French Cleat system on all available walls in an attempt to maximize storage. I have been making small tool boxes for my kids for years. I never thought of adding a cleat to them, but I think it may be a good way to store the 20,000 screws in 20 sizes that currently clutter my bench. I will build a box for each diameter with compartments for each length. I really like the circular saw solution that you are using which is perfect for my track saw and little cordless saw which would get a lot more use if it was more available. Thanks again for the clever, practical ideas which just work.

[@coryhalvorson8874]

I've been thinking about making a cleat system in my garage, and that wrench holder pushed me over the edge. You have a lot of great ideas, thank you for sharing them!!!

[@coryhalvorson8874]

Also the Tim Allen "Whaaaa" at the end was gold

[@UriValdez]

This is about the best video on french cleat ideas. Im going to make every single one

[@mykolashatkovskyi8817]

Worldwide known french-cleat expert! Thanx - great video, the whole series of videos, actually.

[@amusingbear8762]

These videos are so helpful! I’m about to start turning my garage into a shop and making the cleats looks easy but designing all the holders felt daunting. Thanks so much for saving me so much time!

[@robertivey3268]

These are some of the best idea's for French cleats I have seen. Will be moving in a few months and when I design my shop, these will be included. Thanks

[@joshuatoral5105]

I’ve never seen anything more beautiful than this. I teared up watching it

[@bigd835]

this is a good video. I made a circular saw cradle like yours that sits flat on a work surface so i dont have to rest my saw on its plastic blade guard when im using it. very similiar to what you have.

[@Jalapeno_Wolf]

Love it!!! I need to redo my work room and your video was so fun to watch!

[@sdefronzo]

Perfect timing as I am building out my workshop, very creative ideas I can use and build upon! Thanks!

[@nicholasroberts4668]

I tweaked my chisel holder design a bit I did exactly as you did but instead of using a countersink bit I used another sized Forster bit. Thank you so much for all of the inspiration you’ve given me. I’m only 14 but thanks to you I have an endless amount of possibilities.

[@SpecificLove7]

The forstner bit was a great idea. And I am honored to inspire you.

[@nicholasroberts4668]

Specific Love Creations thank you, I just recently upgraded my old harbor freight miter saw to a 12 inch Ryobi sliding miter. I sold a coffee table I made and was able to pay the saw off. I think I’m going to attempt to make the miter saw stand you made for my saw and just alter the dimensions slightly. I might try out some locking “L” Brackets instead of 2x4 supports for the extension wings but I might as well give it a go. Having so much time of because of all the covid stuff has left me with limitless time to make pretty much whatever I want. I am considering trying to build your narrow workbench as well because my shop is in a 2 car garage that both my mom and dad park in. I store most of my tools in the basement and make nifty little holders for them. I made your crescent wrench holder, spring clamp holder and a few other but I’ve also came up with a few designs on my own. I’m still waiting for a part 5 to the French cleat tool holder series.😂

[@SpecificLove7]

It is funny that you mention #5 because I actually have it in the works, but it still might be a few weeks before it is released. Otherwise you sound like you have a great start to building stuff. Keep it up.

[@larrywhalen127]

I've been working/building various projects since I was twelve in 1958 and this system is by and far the most sensible I've ever seen. The closest I ever came to it was when I'd bend an 'L' shaped aluminum chanel at a 60 degree angle which was then hung upon another corresponding chanel attached to a section of wood similar to how the French Cleat is connected; the only thing I see here is the French Cleat is easier to make since there is only one 45 degree cut to make many attachments, where many bends are needed to make the necessary amount of attachments needed for the same amount of tools. Trust me on this. So for the amount of time invested, the French Cleat is "hands down" simpler and therefore quicker. So as soon as I submit this comment I am going outside to build this system to hold all the tools my lovely Wife has bought for me for a "new" two level 10' by 12' by 14' high Tuff Shed, which she also had built for me last year and because I have six or seven tool sets by S.K. WAYNE (1958), Crescent, Craftsman, Proto, Husky, Kobalt, and Harbor Freight ( no, no problems ever). And because of all the hand held power tools I now have I really, really need to get things under control, so thank you for an excellent video and for sharing your knownedge.

[@SpecificLove7]

Glad to help. We truly hope you have a great time making your shop better.

[@justus8663]

The walls mounts are so genius! I especially like the drill pvc pipe holders I’ll have to make one!

[@brentjohnson6654]

New subscriber here. I have been trying to organize my shop and have put up OSB walls in my metal garage. I am now considering tool storage and am wanting to use a French cleat system. I like a lot of your ideas. I originally thought of a pack out system but those can get expensive. Thanks again for giving this retired guy some ideas. All the best from north Texas.

[@Flyingtwiglet]

Love the use of cheap materials like pallets. So many are using expensive birch ply and pallets are often free so this is a great money saving video thanks!

[@SpecificLove7]

Glad to help

[@ridefitnation]

I love this video. The ideas are amazing, and I will use them all. Thank you.

[@shaniaa9287]

Love this video and thank you SO much. My tools are in shoes boxes now....gggrrr so frustrating...I'll be better organized this year. I appreciate your time 👍❣️

[@Joshgats20]

Great video. I just installed a French cleat system. It obviously looks better and is much more secure than pegboard however I find it extremely time consuming creating a shelf/holder/rack for virtually every tool I want to store on it.

[@SpecificLove7]

It does take some time for each piece built, but the easy access in the future pays off.

[@MaxMax-xu7wb]

Аккуратный мастер!!!!!! Обязательно что нибудь скопирую))). Однозначно подписка!!!!

[@prajabimehr8251]

What a useful video! Thank you so much! I had no idea how to start making my own tools holder. Now I do!

[@ronco52]

Wow, never used a French Cleat System to store my tools and hardware. In the past, I have used the French Cleat System to hang many large photos and paintings. Your 20 ideas for mounting tools are really impressive. Today I was looking for ways to set up a pegboard mounting wall. Never liked the look of the system and always made a closet to hide the mounted tools. Impressed with your French Cleat System. Very nice appearance, I will be reconstructing your system ( Sounds much better than stealing your ideas ) in my workshop!!!!

[@annaanna7018]

Aleksey, ein Grus von Deutschland! Du hast alles gut gemachst! Fantastic!!!

[@james13666]

You get a like for the wrench holder alone! Thank you!

[@scottlogsdon9092]

For the measuring tape I did the same thing but used corrugated picture hangers for the tapes to clip onto and it works great. I have been trying to figure something out for my circular saw and I really like your plans

[@tmaurer8976]

I just hang my measuring tapes on the cleats themselves throughout my shop.

[@WCW4469]

The grinder holder is genius idea! Everything together in a small space, perfect!

[@johnlupone5720]

Nice video. I like how you used pallet wood on most of it and I love the incorporation of the pvc. Thanks for sharing!

[@levivirbickas]

Awesome video! The only major error I spotted though was the 7up instead of a beer.

[@amandaramphal1489]

Love!!! Love!!! Love!!! Your ideas. Your space is super nice and tidy.👏

[@nirupapillay3574]

Thank you for the great ideas and time spent for the video. Excellent organisation of tools.

[@fancyfurmobiledoggrooming4542]

Great video. Quick and to the point. Lots of different simple builds for numerous different tools, I love it. I'm saving this video to reference from for my tool storage.

[@ManCrafting]

I need you for about 1 week. To help me organize my shop. 🤣. These are great ideas. I’ve wanted a French clear wall for 4 years. So flexible.

[@SpecificLove7]

That sounds like fun, but I'm not sure the wife would let me disappear for a week 😀 It definitely is the way to organize if you like to move stuff around on a regular basis.

[@darkdocdoc6914]

This is the most helpful video for storage tips i have ever watched...excellent..

[@AXNJXN1]

Just overall - very smart and intelligent simplicity. Great job!

[@philgoulding5219]

I really enjoy your whole series of different holders using the French cleat system. I had 5 holders so far prior to seeing your videos. I’m relaying one whole opposing wall to incorporate many of your ideas. Thanks for the real life approach to building simple but useful holders. Keep up the great work! Many thanks

[@SpecificLove7]

That is Awesome! Have fun building!

[@stannewton6407]

This weekend I"m building one of these. I loved the addition of the small peg board. Thanks.

[@SpecificLove7]

Glad to help you

[@mstewart9231]

This is a workshop anybody would be proud to have. Good Job.

[@SpecificLove7]

That is very kind of you to say, thank you

[@thewordpress7092]

Thank you bro. You make the world better.

[@Joe-e5i1e]

Fantastic Ideas !! Thank you ! 😊

[@dwdw4499]

Cheers!!! You're living the dream with these ideas!!! I found myself asking why haven't I thought of that while looking for a tool. Thank you for sharing your ideas very much appreciated. love the video

[@SpecificLove7]

You are very welcome. In case you didn't know, I have several more video editions of the FC ideas as well.

[@jacquesarcand4531]

le génie , bravo , très intéressant et intelligent .

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Love all your mounting features,! Always injoy watching your videos! Thanks, god bless!

[@ModernRemade]

French cleats all day! I'm going to have to build one of those circular saw bases; it's always bothered me how they won't lie flat 🙃

[@nickqtv]

I am not sure I can commit to the french cleat system, but each of the individual storage ideas were really awesome. Thanks!

[@Tmilom99]

I wish I had seen this video before making some of the french cleat shelves I made. The circular saw holder you made is going to force me to take mine apart and because yours is much better.

[@cgingermany]

Anyone who gave a thumb down must not own tools... Good video bubba

[@JoeAnshien]

Great video. Thanks so much. Just started building and will definitely incorporate your ideas.

[@KenMrKLC]

Some VERY nice designs here. Thanks for sharing

[@ashfox2012]

Iv just ordered a 12x8 shed so il be using your cleat system everywhere in my shop to maximise bench space. Thank you so much for all the ideas that you have give me in the last 24 hours of watching your vids much much appreciated you have gained a sub and a like after the first minute of watching thanks again

[@SpecificLove7]

Thank you very much Ashley. Once you start your French cleats, if you have any questions let me know.

[@ashfox2012]

Tysm i very much appreciate that buddy ✌

[@ashfox2012]

@@SpecificLove7 hey there Clint hope your doin well just have a quick question if I may. I have ordered 5.5mm ply to line my walls with. would you say that would be thick enough to hold my cleats up. Thanks again for your help it’s much appreciated

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

Many good ideas......have been using this method of cleat system for 30 years plus.. didn't know there was a name for it....didn't show but works well for hanging floating wall shelves ,, small box type mantles,, etc.....

[@SpecificLove7]

That's awesome. I still have some tools to organize and thought about making a second video in the future. And a shelf would definitely make that list.

[@dan-3268]

Hey there. It's not the first video I've watched on your channel, and I have to say I really enjoyed watching them. Thanks. Keep it up 🙏

[@annezimmerman4262]

Love the measuring tape holder!

[@StreaminFreedom]

I freakin love the wrench idea. Great tips on all the ideas. And love you put the little extra to stain the cleats. Looks so much nicer.

[@SpecificLove7]

Thank you very much.

[@skrlaw7808]

thank you for this wonderful and highly instructive video, those are some great ideas, i hope to implement one day..... thank you for making these videos

[@martintregenza8686]

You are an actual genius!

[@robertkarolak4037]

I needed organization on my new workshop... this was a fantastic ideas.. will watch all your other videos... Thanks again for easy installation; since I don't have a table saw!

[@dianebaldwin8114]

Getting ready to make plans for my pantry. This is just what I needed. Do same thing to my garage.

[@MixedEmotions_00]

Fantastic!!! No filler at the beginning and got right down to business. Love the ideas - esp the circular saw. Thanks!

[@kevinkelley8]

Now I have a project or 2 per day for the next 20 days. Thanks.

[@robjohnson5534]

Great ideas for those of us with small workshops. Thanks and keep up the great work 👍 and the 2 rolls of tape was funny 🤣.

[@jonschlottig9584]

Awesome ideas 💡 👌 👏 thanks for sharing!!

[@flaviogirol]

hello thanks for your ideas - i use almost all of them in my workshop

[@pthrelkeld090]

Wait, how the heck did you get those blue painters tape rolls inside one another..???🤔🤯

[@jasonroos5781]

Yeah what voodoo is this?? Why aren't more people demanding an answer to this?

[@Rack-out]

Oh good I'm not the only one that spotted it, I'm sitting here wondering if he ruined a perfectly good roll of tape for a joke.

[@aerobill8554]

Probably did, unless…

[@ThePonderingWoodworker]

If you cut through the roll of tape you don't ruin it... you just create a roll of tape with precut equal pieces. It can then hang off of your whole roll of tape when you need longer pieces

[@peterpearson7171]

8:59

[@jairogurgel3059]

Ficou toper a suas prateleira cada suporte ficou inteligemte e organizado ta de parabems estou no brasil curtindo o seus toque fique com deus

[@B0redom13]

I love a good French cleat wall. Your holders are very creative

[@SpecificLove7]

Thanks

[@MrAceman82]

Great ideas for my workshop. Definitely worth to try implementing the french cleat system, because currently I am in mess and need an hour to find a specific tool and that sucks.

[@SpecificLove7]

Sounds like you can definitely benefit from it.

[@MrAceman82]

@@SpecificLove7 Worth trying. Will send an update.

[@harryedwards9391]

Your a Smart Guy Absolutely fantastic !!!!!

[@steffanoswald7917]

Funny out takes and great ideas. I just inherited most of my grandfathers woodworking tools. People ask me what will be your first project? I always reply French Cleats.

[@SpecificLove7]

Good answer

[@FriendM2010]

I’m sold, gonna give French cleat method a try. Nice video.👍🤓🏌️

[@ahchv]

Great video to the point informative and full of ideas. Thank you!!

[@Habu71]

If someone breaks into your shop, they''ll steal all the custom storage and tool holders and leave all your tools in a pile. Super cool. Thanks

[@randykniebes5364]

Thanks for the great french cleat ideas!!!!! I am currently building my new shop and will be doing a similar system for my upper cabinets.

[@SpecificLove7]

That's great on your new shop. If you have any questions, just ask.

[@fresh2k2004]

So you will attach cabinets with French cleats so you can move them around as needed? That's a great idea! Thank you for that!

[@lpena10]

Fantastic clever and easy ideas to "make the shop great again! thanks!

[@silverfox-59]

I have been watching your videos for awhile now and love the French cleat idea. I'm not much on woodworking but would like to learn some of this. Just bought a new miter saw, going to get a small table saw and give this a try as my storage is very slim in my new garage. Would you please tell me what size wood you mounted on the wall for the cleats. Great video to watch for those of us who aren't real smart on these things, mainly speaking for myself. Thanks for sharing.

[@SpecificLove7]

I hope this is what you are asking, I made a video a while back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5uQmIN-baZ5rrM

[@silverfox-59]

@@SpecificLove7 Thank you very much for the info. Can't wait to try this.

[@christaylor1934]

Thanks for the post, love the whole French cleat idea. QUESTION- at 8:50 (the peg board section) How do you have 2 rolls of tape interlocked with each other????

[@SpecificLove7]

IMPOSSIBLE TAPE video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYO6gKaYfqdpfc0

[@kd2rdhlarry571]

This is why I came to the comments. That twisted my mind when I saw it

[@marioacevedo4791]

Very practical and helpful ideas. Thanks

[@mikep3813]

Thanks for all the great ideas. You often see videos of the system itself, but not all the possibilities of accessories to build for it. My creative juices are now flowing 👍🏻

[@thedonut246]

Are we not gonna talk about how the two tape rolls are linked together in tip 17?

[@Davegbuf]

I like the wrench holder. One way to improve it and make it with a lower profile rather than using a 2x4 down the middle is to use less thick wood instead. To secure the wrenches from falling off, you can get packs of inexpensive small magnets that can fit in the slots; however, up you can also simplify that part by making a vertical groove down the center backside and using a single long magnetic strip that is either exposed or close enough to the surface to magnetically hold the tool. I have seen people use the plain magnetic strips like those from Harbor Freight to hold their tools but the tools never lay straight enough to satisfy my perfectionist OCD tendencies. I think the combination of magnetic materials together with good wood design elements to keep tools aligned is a great combination for some tools and accessories. These make a nice and organized design that is pleasing to the eye and secure.

[@SpecificLove7]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@mantaship]

Worth it just for the Grinder setup. Love it.

[@SpecificLove7]

Thank you very much

[@mantaship]

SLC, I have now built my own Grinder mount based on your idea and several others. I love it! Grinders are ungainly tools that take up so much space if you don't have a special way to store it. Your idea is great in of itself, but adding tool storage on the tool storage (ie: handle, wrench, and disks) is a GAME-CHANGER. You are making me swear less, as there's no hunting. My wife thanks you...

[@drewx10]

Love the ideas. Thanks for taking time to share cause I so need to get some organization in my shop. God bless and I hope you and your family are safe and well.

[@SpecificLove7]

Glad to help you

[@paulgoodridge7957]

Very clever nice workshop thanks

[@almostalphas]

Any chance you can do a video or two showing how you made some of the more interesting/difficult ones? I'd especially like to see the angle grinder holder build from start to finish and what tools you used. I'm guessing there are probably some tricks you know that could save a lot of time and wasted wood.

[@Halscamp]

I've lived on KZbin for 8+ years now and just came across your channel and subscribed right away to the French Cleat King. Boxes of rubber gloves have been a pain to get at, use and store for years. I have to make one of your box holders right away. Keep up the excellent ideas.

[@SpecificLove7]

Thank you and welcome. So glad we could solve that issue.

[@johnbies1767]

Question: What is your favorite spacing between French cleats on your wall? How far apart are your French cleats... I Love your videos..

[@SpecificLove7]

You should watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5uQmIN-baZ5rrM

[@leonardoalvarado7233]

Muy muy buen video es sensacional yo estoy tratando de hacer lo mismo pero no tengo experiencia pero lo voy a intentar muchas gracias el video esta muy bueno 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@SpecificLove7]

Thank you

[@ROHONDIY]

Very very good idea thanks for good ideas

[@tedalmeida]

I like this idea video. Thanks! One thing that I think would be an improvement would be on the tape measure holder. Instead of cutting out notches on the backer board, why not hot glue magnets strong enough to hold the tapes?

[@SpecificLove7]

With my narrow shop, I would be constantly knocking them off, but if your shop is bigger, then it might work nicely.

[@BrKevinMenard]

Nice cross in the background :) God bless

[@tigerbutterfly7784]

Lol, great video and funny at the end. Thanks for the tips! 💖💖💖

[@Lew2000]

Nice, I was definitely looking for a way to hang my Batarangs

[@SpecificLove7]

😁

[@davidvalderramamunoz9670]

The only thing that I have to say is... Thank you very much.👍 😁

[@onsiteelectricianscott4025]

Great ideas! I just started cleats and I like doing the different types of organizers, you got some good ideas