A Truly Better Universal Clamp Rack - *FREE PLANS*

[@katzmosestools]

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[@bernnoseworthy8531]

I don't see the plans..just tool for sale😢

[@SethCorbinMusic]

“I May have too many clamps” That’s crazy talk Jonathan

[@finalformfitness4610]

I'm a simple man. Jonathan post a video, I like it.

[@ratsalad346]

The "keep the gun perpendicular to the edge of the work piece" is a great tip! Thank you.

[@flapjack413]

"Jonathan Craps Mucus" almost made me spit my coffee out, man! Loved the randomness of it!

[@daveweber1331]

Mr. Moses, I love a guy that can laugh at, or poke fun at himself - or take a negative comment somewhere (if that was the case) and flip it like that. Loved it.

[@VaderViktor]

YES! We use this kind if stuff in our school woodshop all the time! And this is a great replacement for our crappy clamp rack

[@JohnMacklin-e8e]

Worth a watch for the nail gun tip, but as always there is so much in each video. Thanks, J K-M.

[@justinhouse2665]

I made a french cleat wall in my shop and love it! I store my lumber on it because I have a small space. I built hangers that look just like your clamp rack hangers but enclosed them the whole way around. I have atleast 1000lbs of wood on there probably more and it's never moved. If you're going to use it for lumber and heavy stuff i suggest you use 4" cleats and attach them to studs with 2 fasteners in each stud. You're probably ok with drywall anchors but you know you're good if you attach it to the studs for heavy stuff.

[@davidelswick9320]

Justin - Can you send a picture of how you enclosed them. I’m very interested.

[@Be44321]

Only one sheet of plywood to hold that many clamps? Amazing! I think I’ll have to put my four kids through college instead though. Side note: I’ve literally never seen a sheet of “Baltic birch” plywood in person. It’s like it only exists on KZbin woodworking channels.

[@edreusser4741]

They sell Baltic Birch plywood at a different kind of lumber store than you are used to. Certainly was a surprise to me when I got into the craft. It's worth a trip to your local hardwood lumber store just to smell the amazing different kinds of wood they have. Until the latest dustup, baltic birch plywood wasn't really that much more expensive than other types considering what you use it for.

[@johnhiemstra1464]

This has so many applications for other tools also. Even garden tools in the garden shed. Thanks sir.

[@katzmosestools]

Great point! Could go anywhere

[@ChiefMoonChunks]

That nailer tip is incredibly valuable, i'd never thought to consider the shape of the nail and if it was more likely to bend 'left/right' instead of 'up/down'

[@stadleroux]

I haven't actually looked at the nails yet, but I just found that out by chance myself the other day! Haven't really used my little nailer much yet, so I pretty much have to learn from scratch every time I do use it, but then it just occurred to me that it might make more sense to align the nailer 90° to the board at the bottom, just in case the nails might be more prone to bend sideways instead of forwards or backwards, and indeed it worked! 👍😎

[@brobsonmontey]

My small workshop (think single-car garage) is entirely clad with French Cleats, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling. I have cupboards, racks, shelves, and even work benches mounting power tools hanging off them. If I am mounting something heavy, then I will configure the item to utilise 2 or 3 cleats for extra hanging strength. It makes my workspace entirely adjustable.

[@inspiringbuilds]

Being able to change the rack as you go is amazing as you’re always buying new clamps and tools. Keep up the great work as the goal is for us to continue to inspire others to build something awesome! 👍🏼

[@katzmosestools]

It's the best!

[@dopatrick1]

thanks for the idea, i received tons of Jorgenson clamps for xmas, the 4 and 6 inch was on sale last year i ended up with 30 of each and every time i go to lowes, i buy the 4 piece set with the 12 inch in them as well as about 30 from the family on my birthday and xmas totaling about 200. ALL laying in a 60 inch long 30 x 30 wooden box i made and put in the corner. going to start building thiese now

[@Klopchiha]

I’m slowly building up a shop and French cleat system in general has been my go-to. So versatile, robust, strong, cheap… and I don’t feel like I need to design everything all at once. I can change things as I see fit and build custom whatever’s that fit within the system I already have. When “moving things from wall to bench” idea was mention, I immediately though “oh, that’s exactly what I do all the time”, so it’s just an added bonus to the whole system.

[@chapmanry]

This is easily one of my most favorite videos of yours! Economical, easily built, explained super well, lots of good tips (nailer ftw), music choices, everything! GIVE EM DA CLAMPS!

[@GraemePayne1967Marine]

Those new anchors are the only ones I have used for several years! Highly reccomended!

[@DizzlefoShizzle-1]

Just built a half version of this rack to fit my shop. I'm new to woodworking and found the plans and build very straightforward and able to be done in an afternoon. It is AWESOME. Such a flexible and compact system. Thanks so much Jonathan!

[@inspiringbuilds]

You’re a good man with free plans as well. I know this is some builders only job, but I always like providing for free as it helps inspire more people to build something awesome! 👍🏼

[@katzmosestools]

Thank you my friend!

[@mglittletonjr]

I'm imagining a 10-12' section of the wall with all kinds of things hanging on there. No reason the hangers couldn't be modified and used for virtually anything that you want to hang on the wall. Brooms, clamps, hammers/mallets ... even the lawn chairs that I somehow keep convincing myself should be stored in my workspace. Great idea.

[@jrv-qo7bx]

I just made these and I really like them. My first French cleat and definitely not my last. Thank you for posting this.

[@almoore9137]

Just received my new apron and…WOW!!! Exceeded my expectations by a huge margin…very well made to last for years. Thank you!!!

[@dngriffiths8105]

I agree. Really impressive quality. Likewise for his stop block.

[@m.d.d.3051]

Well, Jonathan, you solved my clamp problem. One thing you did not mention, yet jumped right out at me: This is a great small shop solution. Those of us not blessed with even medium size shops (single car garage here), you can hang a lot of clamps in a small space. Was just out in the shop this afternoon re-arranging and trying to decide on a clamp rack solution, and here it is. Why didn't I think of this? I've got a whole shelf system in my shop using french cleats ...

[@danvisser5921]

Looks great! Maybe you could put an empty cleat on your work bench or finish station to hang a rack temporarily while you do a glue up

[@ianbusfield9013]

This is awesome for small shop DIY’ers. Thank you for your videos and teachings.

[@zen9209]

Futurama's clamps the robot best addition to a clamp rack ever.

[@katzmosestools]

I've been wanting to make it a reality for a long time hahaha

[@tonyimperial5323]

Made the jewelry box from you video a couple weeks ago. Came out great and my wife loved it.

[@katzmosestools]

Awesome!

[@Ham68229]

I love the use of the "cleat" system. It's a tried and true type method. Yup, learned that lesson a long ago about the nails. I made something similar, only difference I did was, I made mine all 1 size. Reason is, "you can never have enough clamps". I'm always adding more and more clamps. You might want to add some wax to those holders or some other type of sealer. Even though you made this with plywood, moisture, humidity will effect them over time. Great video, cheers :)

[@hmsiegel79]

I've seen a couple of makers talk about the toggle anchors recently. I've been using them for years. I made a pot rack out of galvanized pipe that I've been able to hang on any wall, where ever I've been with those toggle anchors. They are great. Great job on the french cleat wall.

[@Sulkanator]

Jonathan, I like a ton of what you do but this might be one of my favorite videos. It happens to be something I need to deal with and your timing is perfect. Thank you very much for putting this video together AND for the plans!

[@Sharon-el5jn]

Thanks. 20 clamps up on the wall, taking up so little room. Easy to follow plan. If I could figure out how to add a picture I'd show you.

[@davidhowell2100]

Came here to get some ideas for storing my clamps, but left with some valuable knowledge on why I'm getting nail gun blowouts. Thank you!

[@The_Ol_Bizzaroo]

Man, I wish I had seen this a year ago. I made Malecki's adjustable rack and thought it was sweet until this morning.

[@wheatoncustomwoodworkingza5639]

I built a clamp rack similar to this a few months ago and it truly is the most flexible design out there. Got some ideas for some different clamp holders from you, so thanks for sharing the video and the plans for everyone.

[@Sztivmon]

Francis Clampazzo, one of my favorite.

[@erallen97]

Nice tip about the nail gun. I've had nails blowout and destroy projects, this will help.

[@johncaulfield8621]

LOVEITLOVEITLOVEIT, oh yes I LOVEITLOVEITLOVEIT ! ! !

[@mydogspyro]

Great brad nail gun tip! And adding Clamps to a clamp rack was genius!! 😂👍

[@Bushwookiee0802]

Thank you so much for you videos. They saved my life. I am disabled veteran and was going through a dark time when I found your videos and I started woodworking and changed my life around. Thank you so much for what you do. I do have one question did you use 3/4 or 1/2 inch in the video it looks smaller than 3/4.

[@dngriffiths8105]

Much thanks for your service. Great to hear you've found an activity that gives you that sense of fulfillment. I agree that it appears to be 1/2", which is amazing really. The plans don't specify the wood thickness, and seem to leave it open to you to use the width of plywood you prefer. (I may go with 3/4" due to the weight of my clamps.) A key here is that Jonathan is using Baltic Birch, which is particularly strong and stable (and looks good too). All the best as you move forward in your woodworking adventures. You may also wish to check out Rob Cosman's videos; Rob does a ton of work really focused on assisting veterans like yourself discover the joys and mysteries of woodworking. Like Jonathan, he's a solid guy. You can't go wrong with either of these as teachers.

[@jewelrybyjd]

We made a clamp rack from your free plans. It came out perfect. Thank you for the free plans and your video.

[@ReadySetBuildIt]

Awesome way to utilize a full sheet of plywood and maximize your use of wall space. I like it a lot!

[@disco_falcon1895]

J. Jonah Jameson and Francis Clampatso in one episode? Truly a man of culture.

[@katzmosestools]

Greasing up my whoosits! They're all rusted from snitch juice.

[@icekohl]

@@katzmosestools Hoffa Juice. lol

[@RingsWorkshop]

Nice work as always. I have used this same style for almost two years now, they work great. Only downside is when you take the last clamp off the rack can come with it since there is no weight holding it down. I’ve debated attaching two together as I normally don’t clear two racks at the same time.

[@GolemGolem-h4m]

A screw at the bottom of the rack prevents it from coming off. You lose portability but I don't think that's much of a problem. I've used french cleats to hang book cases for years and always secure the bottom just in case someone pulls the case from the bottom.

[@GolemGolem-h4m]

Excellent design and I intend making it as a large door enclosing a shallow cabinet holding my nail guns. I'll be using several barn door hinges and backing behind the hinges on the door. On suggestion is to secure the bottom of the racks with a screw to make sure they don't get loose when I pull off the last clamp. I realize this defeats the portability but it's a reasonable sacrifice to me. Again, thanks for making the plan available. I subscribed a while back.

[@seanbrotherton542]

I really like the clamp rack design! Have to give you recognition for helping a school. There just isn't enough schools, classes and teachers available to the public. And you cant possibly be an ounce over 137 and a half with your super buff physique! 💪

[@jasonkarels6202]

Thank you so much for this idea. My work shop(high school program) is to the point that I need a new system, and this may work perfect. Simple to use, simple for my kids to build, and I can have them create a logo that I have to CNC in. THANK YOU!

[@allanwilliams679]

Loving the enthusiasm and the tongue in cheek humour Jonathan. Always a great day when a JKM video lands...Thank you for the ongoing content. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kelvinchan1994]

Holy crap, that nail gun tip is fantastic. Thanks for sharing that. I avoid using my nail gun cause it's just so heart breaking when I'm almost done a project and then a blow out happens.

[@j0hn7r0n]

Hey, it's Francis "Clamps" Clampazzo from Futurama - love that show - nice laser engraving.

[@BronkBuilt]

From a single sheet... That's awesome!

[@aaronkoh8236]

awesome video as usual Jon! A slight mini tip for those who may find it useful. The cleat that’s attached to the holder can be quite sharp to handle when u remove it entirely to work with. Shave of the sharp end just a little so it’s not razor sharp. And it helps fit it more snagly if for some reason your cleat wasn’t cut properly or u have uneven walls that make the wall mount row of French cleat uneven. (Spelling corrected😂)

[@katzmosestools]

FYI it's cleat but I hope you leave it for the sake of the hard-core GENTLEMEN/LADIES you just got while I'm sitting in my bathrobe drinking coffee. Cheers my friend

[@TheRealCAPerry]

This is timely. Spending time yesterday planing up some oak on a bench (very loose use of the term), shared with clamps of all sizes and sundry other tools was, well.... interesting.

[@fabianulloa2961]

Always the Best idea... AndThe most important, easy to built it.

[@mad_incognito]

I did something similar a few months back with 3/4 plywood but I only had one cleat and the clamp rack had a spacer at the bottom to make it level to the wall. I even created some racks that can hold two sets of clamps by making the back longer and then add two triangle sets to it which worked wll for shorter clamps.

[@billdrury6079]

Loved the video! Did you use 1/2 or 3/4 thick plywood?

[@lespaul8787]

Looks like 1/2" (or 5/8"?)

[@VITO-Wood-and-Goods]

I have done everything right. I got my clamps organized this way since 3 years now, and I'm total happy with it. Great video. Simple to make and much more effective. I can just agree with you :)

[@williamellis8993]

Great idea. Looks like this could also be adapted as a mobile rack on a smaller scale.

[@ApteryxRex]

Make it double or 4 sided and add cleats for screw caddy, glue bottles etc. Load and change load out as tasks change. Keeps them off the work surface

[@whiteoconnell]

Thanks for the plans. I just built six of them from some scrap 1x8 pine

[@tomhunter91]

The Futurama reference is amazing

[@kredibled]

I just made a French clear system last night and then you posted this! Perfect for my next attachment! Also... GIVE EM THE CLAMPS!!!

[@scotttribout1150]

The J. Jonah Jamison reference was GOLD........

[@jonathanlyons1411]

Nice idea. I expect it will save me more space as I’ve got clamps filling up drawers and hanging from random shelves in my garage. You have certainly helped this Jewish woodworker step up his game.

[@taylorgilstrap7566]

Dude - THANK YOU for the tip about Brad nail blowout!

[@boomerangfreak]

I only have a handful of clamps at the moment and always kept them clamped to a leg of my workbench. Been working out pretty well but a few weeks ago I made myself a cart for plywood sheets and decided to also give that a little rack for my clamps. I'll still have to see if the cleaning up of the clamps outweighs the benefit of having them right at hand XD

[@b1j]

Making a French cleat wall makes one feel maximally study. Try it and see if you agree. I love mine.

[@sprayfe]

Nothing better than waking up to a new JKM video. Thanks for the time and effort you put into these!

[@katzmosestools]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@macmundie]

10:37 I had a similar idea for when I get around to making my own clamp holders.

[@SamChou]

Simple yet effective. Love the Futurama reference. That will be a mandatory component of my clamp rack as well. Now to buy a Laser CNC...

[@nsanerydah]

Thanks for the nail gun tip. Definitely worth a subscribe!! Keep up the great videos.

[@stephenwelch4518]

Nice job on the clamp racks, and you can never have enough clamps. Heading out to my shop to start building some.

[@sheltonsmith9270]

Great idea. I built one based on this design. Thanks,

[@nieljones655]

Thanks for the nail tip, did not know that

[@zacharyyoung1083]

I just bought some of those anchors and a bunch of 2x4 to make a clamp rack, but this is better. Guess I need a sheet of plywood 🤣

[@jkellyid]

Can actually make appt of different things from that system. Well done

[@pivotalfit]

Love the Futurama reference 👌

[@GregsGarage]

Great solution Jonathan!

[@richragan4810]

You do such a great job and I have learned so much from you. Thank you for your hard work.

[@katzmosestools]

Thanks Rich!

[@greenwoodsmithing867]

Great video, as usual. I’ve been using French cleats for years now and recommend them to any woodworker or crafter. Can’t wait to see what else you come up with for this system.

[@benjaminstrobel3622]

John! Thanks for your super insightful videos. Thanks for all you do.

[@katzmosestools]

My pleasure!

[@stefanogiustoph]

Amazing! I think I'll make a seamless paper backdrop rack with this same system for my photo studio!

[@Silent-G]

You are an awesome teacher! Love your videos

[@michaelj6178]

Hi Jonathan - thanks for the awesome video and plans. There seems to be one inconsistency though. In the plans, it looks like the longer side of the triangle is the horizontal one that the clamps rest on. And the separator strip is 7 1/2" long, so that's consistent. In the video, most of your clamps are sitting on the shorter side, with the longer side against the wall (except possibly the single ones). Presumably this is stronger with the clamps extending out a shorter distance from the wall and a longer segment up against the wall. Which do you recommend?

[@robohippy]

Hmm, I saw one once that was a tall triangle on wheels. Most of my wall space is taken up. Room in the triangle for drawers for cloths pin clamps and small other types of clamps, and bar clamps on the triangle.

[@alexwopo3222]

Very nice and simple Style. Thank you for this idea

[@mullinguitars8619]

Great timing. Was just about to build wall-mounted clamp storage this week. My idea had looked much like your “old” system. Guess I’ll change my plan!

[@TheCypherBlu]

Cool nail trick!

[@joelw6215]

I will DEFINITELY BE MAKING THIS THANK YOU

[@makethepart]

Great work on this storage solution.

[@-_-BenPrice]

Great video adding to my list of shop projects

[@terrmaso]

Best French cleat design yet. I have watched more videos than I care to remember and was hesitant due to the lack of adjustability. I also didn't really want to mount a sheet of plywood to mount the cleats. After seeing this I will be delving deeper into the French cleat world. Also, great tip on the nail gun, I frequently work with thin stock and am always worried about breakthrough, now that I know the secret....👍 Lastly, how do you like the Makita nailer? I have been looking for a while to replace my air tools and already have the Makita battery platform for my router.

[@b6rzby295]

Add a tin snip holder and you can add zoidberg to the mix 😉

[@artcafe2684]

Awesome! Thanks for the video and the free plans.

[@MrWSM1]

Once again, a fantastic video. I will be building this in the garage/shop. Thank you!!

[@nialstewart8263]

It doesn't say in the plans and I don't think you mention it in the video but you've used 1/2" (12mm) plywood, right?

[@PilotGT]

what thickness plywood did you use? Looks like 12mm. thanks in advance for the help

[@rward1690]

great tip on nail blow out never new that thks

[@731Woodworks]

Very cool project. Good job!

[@howimake1]

Really enjoy all of your videos, full of information and very inspiring as well. I really appreciate it. Thank you!

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic, Jonathan! Really well done! 😃 I have a pneumatic nailer... But I really don't know which kind it uses, if they are finishing or pin nails. 😬 All I know is that it can use "F" and "T" type of nails... I don't know if that means anything for you there. But... Different languages, you know. Issues like that are common. 😕 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@rickpouley2857]

Thank you for your plans.