9 Cheap And Easy Shop Organizers - Super Simple HOW TO

The organization of a workshop is the key to making the most of the available space.
In this video, I focus on 9 extremely simple and cheap-to-make shop organization projects to improve life in my small woodworking workshop. Most of the projects were made using off-cuts and scrap wood laying around the shop.
Storage organizers:
1. Tapes
2. Gloves
3. Magnet Station For Small Metal Tools
4. General Hook For Hanging Storage
5. Hammers And Mallets
6. Pencils And Markers
7. Safety Glasses
8. Rag Dispenser
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Disclaimer.
All of the videos on this channel are intended for entertainment purposes only.
Should you choose to make or do anything as depicted on this channel you would do so at your own risk.
Woodworking and the use of power tools can be extremely dangerous.
The equipment and methods I use may not work for you as it does for me and by no means do I suggest that my methods of working are correct.
Therefore you should always use your equipment and power tools as instructed by the owner's manual supplied by the manufacturer.
Always use protective gear where applicable and never attempt something you are not comfortable doing.
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Please, stay safe and work smart.

[@steventwiddy3402]

Man I love the way that you make use out of what you have rather than wasting money on buying new stuff

[@johnberry492]

the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. kzbin.infoUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.

[@markgilder9990]

I’m definitely going to make the hammer rack this morning. I’ll use the rail from the wife’s wardrobe 😂😂

[@Siminfrance]

Not sure what I am more excited about the great storage ideas or the fact that you finally have a long term sponsor. It means that your channel is growing and this is great!

[@gm2407]

That Cleat system looks so solidly put together, even with all that weight it doesnt look like anything will move. You did a good job with that project.

[@billhiney6925]

This is the kind of low budget “gadget” storage that I need. Practical, functional,and easy to make with most of the stuff I already have in the shop. Outstanding, I cannot wait to see the remainder of the projects.

[@Caseusfette]

I can always find a good idea I haven't thought of on this channel.... cheers.

[@WoodshopJunkies]

It's a pleasure.

[@scottm-nc9451]

Agreed

[@WorkbenchWoodworking]

Great ideas!! definitely the most complicated pencil/marker holder I’ve ever seen

[@PeterPetersNL]

Perhaps some foam on the bottom to protect the tips. As it seems they are stored tip down.

[@dineshchaudhary3762]

@@PeterPetersNL ...

[@994mkt]

All of these ideas are great! Off cuts videos are a great idea given the current price of lumber!

[@uooello13]

agree

[@R-Tech]

Congratulations on getting a sponsor on board! Great news!

[@shannafaint1164]

That’s the best hammer storage I’ve seen, might have to do that for myself. Thanks for the inspiration x

[@clairewink7058]

Yes, Jean. Nice to see some small projects with instant pay offs. Thanks for the video.

[@CarlitoBrigante.]

Nice rainy day projects. Nice watch (on your wrist)

[@kimpulsipher647]

Congratulations for getting a sponsor. Glad you aren't leaving us. Great ideas!

[@reddzombie]

I really like and appreciate your presentation. We watch these types of videos for inspiration and sometimes just to watch someone working with wood. However, we don’t necessarily need to see every little detail repeated a million times. You choose to show parts of the process while explaining what you have already done. This is a great way to visually tell a story. Keep up the great work!

[@JacksOutback]

Yes.. I agree.

[@juneritchie2498]

This is the video that has truly inspired me to replace a particular set of shelves with cleats. I appreciate your approaches in general. Thanks for sharing.

[@KMF3]

Love the tape storage. Well really all of them

[@rhjiv4]

Every single organizer in this video is one I have a need for. I was wondering where to put the French Cleats when I realized that the perfect spot is the pegboard where many of my tools currently reside. So right after I build the workbench based on your design in the other videos, I will build replace the pegboard with a French Cleat wall. Thanks! These are great ideas.

[@akikomckelvie-king9198]

Nice to have you back!!!

[@KarlMcClelland]

This is just brilliant !!!!!!!!!!! Love it. Lots of greetings from Belfast

[@dougggiereid]

I'm so glad I discovered your channel. Been watching US and European KZbinrs, but always been slightly frustrated with their inches and feet. They also often show great products not available in South Africa. Your videos are also fantastic in quality and ideas. Love your work!

[@kirkjean728]

Congrats on the sponsorship. Well deserved!

[@greggiono8789]

Perfect timing now that lumber prices here are at record highs I can now use up scraps.

[@Billifications]

Who can't use simple to build and great storage ideas?!!! I'm a big fan of French clothes, too! Keep up the awesome video work!

[@dmike1379]

Consistently the most creative storage solutions. Your techniques are great. The pencil holder with the flush trim bit to make the shoulder was my favorite.

[@MrPatdeeee]

Even though it is simple for each item; it is one of the most helpful DIY'rs I have ever seen. And I am going to copy them soon. Love it. Thank you kind Sir. You are truly a "Cut" Above.

[@mattbussen]

Always looking for great ideas for storage...thanks!

[@hardrock1826]

I absolutely love the hammer rack. That is definitely going to be a project I will get done this summer. Thanks for the great idea. I have a lot of different hammers and they are here and there. This will save me time and I won't be trekking around on a treasure hunt for the specific hammer that I require.

[@tetleyk]

Most of your videos are great to watch but since I have the luxury of a 20 ft x 35 ft workshop, I tend to watch the videos to see how you are getting on, not because I need to save space. This video, however, has 9 items that I can use in my workshop and although I don't have a cleat system (I was given 20 m of 2.5m high wooden library shelving) all of these projects can be fitted Ito my workshop and that makes this video better than great for me. Many thanks. Roll on the weekend, guess what I'm going to be doing :)

[@ericrickert3045]

These are all very good ideas, especially for the safety glasses

[@garybuelow5362]

Great video! Can not get enough ideas for storage in a small shop. Congrats on a new sponsor.

[@steveschultz300]

Love the very thoughtful planning of these projects. Also, the delivery of the information is completely different then most woodworkers.

[@brianmurray667]

As you stated, in a small workshop, storage solutions prioritize organizational efficiency. Great ideas.

[@colinroberts4892]

Great news about the new sponsor. Amazing how the garage now seems bigger from when you first started now that you have all the space savers and organised stuff. keep up the great work Jean

[@austinstubblefield9907]

Great ideas. I especially liked the pencil holder.

[@ChipLinck]

Love the tape storage. At first I was thinking that putting the dowels in at an angle would keep the tape from falling off, but I like your washers much better.

[@oslogutt80]

This channel stands out...you are incredible creative and skilfull.

[@mikelastname]

Love all the ideas, but the rag holder is the sweetest rag holder I've ever seen! Glad you found your way back to making awesome vids for us to be inspired by, My tools all hang from a 100x100 rio sheet I have hanging over my bench (a bit like those old fashioned kitchen pot holders) and it is great for organizing clamps, vice grips, pliers, gloves, etc.

[@barrymelody4477]

Liked the storage for your Squares and rulers. very simple, great idea i'll be using that in my shed.

[@karenmiller6088]

Love all the extra care put into each project as it really makes the difference asthetically. ❤️

[@daveacker7427]

For someone like me who is so unorganized I'm lucky to find my pants in the morning, your videos like this inspire me to actually try to become organized. Maybe I'll even find an extra pair of socks to go with the pants! Cheers!

[@showoffbizz4044]

Very clear and practical tips of using a french cleat wall. Very well produced video please keep up the good work, Thanks

[@mecanoscoot]

That's gonna be quite useful for my kitchen and for my desk. I'm waiting for the next video.

[@bobsnow1996]

Each morning I watch several Videos on woodworking while having my coffee: excellent organizational, space saving and innovational ideas. You really can't get things done in your shop without organization. I've just begun to do my my garage over in French Cleats, your video has given me some great ideas... I give you a ***** star rating!!!! Thanks.

[@dougveganparadisebuilder5808]

Jean, thank you so much for making my life easier for when it is my turn to make these myself. Currently working on seven 12 meter long retention walls so the workshop is neglected as usual. Keep it coming my man!

[@Pathwhisperer]

I can always count on clever ideas and builds. Yes, I would like to more organization ideas. Good work! Thank you.

[@rolandgdean]

So much content and ideas. I need to make something like this to hold my ROsander while it spins down so I don't have to hold it for 30 seconds EVERY time I need to set it down. This way I can hang it on the wall above my bench even if it's still winding down. Great video sir...can't wait for another.

[@Not_TVs_Frank]

I've heard that some people use a scrap of carpet for random orbit sander rundown. It's very low tech, but cheap, easy and effective.

[@screamingpirhana]

Love everything you showed, thanks. I'm finishing my first woodshop and I need all the help I can get.

[@HalfDimeVid]

Congrats on the sponsorship. I'm glad to see your success continue!

[@VROne111]

Nice and neat uniform overall appearance dowel with washer ends a unique idea worth following

[@williamhdixon]

I love the simplicity of these. Some French Cleat ideas I've seen online are a full blown project themselves. I'd love to see your take on a simple holder for chisels. Also, a simplified version of something complicated like a circular saw.

[@rogerlareau7621]

All those ideas are great all space savers can't wait to use them in my shop

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

These are ALL great! Simple and straightforward as well as easy to make. Really useful video!

[@lancejasper3272]

I am always looking for ways to organize my small shop. Thank you for ideas.

[@naimiqbal6400]

Your system sir, is impeccable. easy to reach, clean, tidy, and even easier to rearrange in the future. good work! thanks for sharing

[@realpdm]

So many great ideas. Thank you for sharing these. I'm probably going to make several of thees for my shop.

[@sparky6565]

Your method when showing your process in making a project is impressive by only showing the important steps. Well done. I will continue to follow your methods.

[@michaelruss1742]

Clever man! I will be using several of these ideas. Thanks.

[@madmikemakes3056]

Hello Jean. Greetings from Cape Town. Great video. Definitely going to use these ideas in my workshop.

[@jeremygreenwood8501]

Ingenious but eminently practical. Thanks.

[@paulrowley71]

Excellent storage ideas. I’d love to see the others. I’m also looking forward to catching up with the table store restoration. Congrats on the channel sponsor. 😃👍🏻

[@margaritagonzalez8625]

Beautifully done! Love the hammer and square organizer.

[@Ebikelover]

Congrats on the sponsor !! Always great ideas and well done videos..

[@GratefulThird]

Loved this - please make another one. Thank you!

[@umeshfernando3438]

Brilliant ideas! We need more videos like this!

[@HalcyonAcorn]

Awesome ideas, I would love to see what else you have planned. This is giving me the push I need to update my shop storage. Thank you.

[@jimbates3557]

I've learned a lot while making shop furniture, tool holders etc. It's great fun and you improve your skills. Good video, tyvm

[@chantellescrutton8266]

These are FANTASTIC!!! PLEASE do more!

[@pilgrimfitz]

Really good job. Love your work.

[@rossgebert9422]

Jean, excellent episode; thank-you.

[@ahale1987]

Out of all the shop organization videos I've seen, several of your holders were designs I haven't seen yet. Thank you for that! Great video.

[@jebowlin3879]

congrats on the Sponsor, and the storage items were well done

[@richardray8280]

Always a learning experience for me, thanks for your time.

[@mikepatterson905]

You and I must be brothers from another mother!!! IK try to organize my tools in a variety of ways, but most often I use left over and home-made kitchen cabinets. I do, however, organize by function, and because I was a remodeler for many years, I have many copies of the same tool. I was glad to see how you handled some of the issues I've dealt with over the years.

[@mirickarries]

Most useful considering I'm starting with my first box. I appreciate the method that has been shown. Thank you.

[@laroseauxboisrosewoodwoodw8585]

I must agree with @Caseusfette 👍🏼 You have amazing ideas for a small workshop can’t wait to see the next one 😉

[@KMF3]

Love that French clet system

[@Raafman42]

I will definitely be using the hammer, tape and rag storage. Thanks for all your efforts and keep up the good work.

[@raymitchell9736]

I really enjoyed these shop organizer ideas... I got a lot of inspiration.. so YES please more of these!!! I've done a lot of similar things. For hammers, I made a series of 'U' shaped cradles for each hammer, tilted slightly back so they would stay in place when stored. When I need a hammer I just grab the handle and pull it directly out. Your hammer system is simpler, so you can store more and don't have to fuss with the U shaped cradles, but on the other hand you have to lift it up and out, that would slow down the work flow a little... but that's a nit-pick, and I respect what works for others is a matter of personal taste.

[@mickeyloveminnie1729]

Wow! You're so otherwise! I love it. Give you a big star!

[@benbrubaker7896]

These ideas are so innovative while still cheap, doable, and useful. Have you ever considered publishing a book of plans?

[@stephenrobinson5949]

Really good ideas. I am at this exact spot in my shop right now and I am looking for these types of solutions so perfect timing.

[@adamdearing918]

Some good ideas there mate! I would like to see the other project’s please. 👍👏👏👏

[@brianreber8842]

Great job! Super ideas, and fine workmanship. Now I will have to tear down all of my pegboard storage I just put up and do it your way! Lol! Thanks for sharing and looking forward to more of your organizing videos.

[@scottlward1]

So many good ideas for organizing!! I really like the pen/pencil holder…just added that to my to do list. Thank you for always coming up with clever builds.

[@Drewski2023]

Watch out for those strings on your hoodie! I learned that the hard way on the lathe!!!😜

[@johncawkwell7995]

Some great ideas - I need to look into redoing my own shop organisation for small items, and this has given me some great ideas.

[@davidcraemer8227]

Your shop is looking good. You could use large plumbing tap washers on the hanger for the safety glasses.

[@WoodshopJunkies]

Great idea. Thanks!

[@sutti5200]

One of the versatile tools that most people didn’t think of is drill press machine. Very nice job 😊

[@rommeldelvalle6245]

Hey Jean, I liked the way your workshop is really organised, functional, practical and easy to do. I hope I can do some of the things you have done for your workshop. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@TheBillPayingHobbyists]

Loved the hanger for the squares. Thanks for the video. Keep them coming.

[@heamodehar279]

Love watching your videos because i learn alot from your techniques

[@Natedoc808]

I’ve accomplished most of these tasks with 1-2$ screw in hooks- screwed directly to the studs with 3” screws for heavier items or screwed with 2” screws into a long backer which is screwed into the studs every 16” giving me infinite variability for spacing.

[@Ricks_Tech_Talk]

Loved it all. I'm swapping over to a French cleat from a peg board and the garage is getting a make-over. Your video sure helped, thank you.

[@kellymartinez7178]

I am a big fan of your videos. Please keep them coming.

[@jamesobert8972]

Ideas I would have never thought of. I dig it. Thank you

[@superspecialty5169]

Just enjoy watching the sweeping of debris onto the floor!

[@RussWilsonII]

Keep the organization ideas coming! Love them!

[@bucketofsteam9260]

Happy to see Groundskeeper Willie's grandkids doing well

[@Julian-yx4we]

Man these are excellent!! Looking forward to the seeing the next steps in the Table saw/space saver, but a future video like this would be much appreciated!! Kudos!