French Cleat Tool Wall | Woodworking Clamp Rack

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[@lastingbuild1373]

Thanks for Watching! Have you seen my new French cleat sharpening station? 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nafPZ6ylp9Rgg80

[@PetterBruland]

Store clamps upside down, and high up, that way you have usable space below as above would be too high to put stuff. thanks for sharing your video, that's a real nice setup.

[@joliekarno]

I'm making one of these today. Never seen the clamps go in backwards. I like that way so the long metal brace doesn't take up as much room. Thanks for the video.

[@lastingbuild1373]

You bet! Thanks!

[@ericjohnson6456]

I've made several of this type in the past. Really like the idea of having the shelf on it.

[@hj8607]

One of few designs that logically spaced the wall cleats (not to close or to thin . ). Good presentation.

[@lastingbuild1373]

Thank you!

[@Debtfreehomesteaders]

The French Cleat system is strong and powerful. I love the versatility and organization. I cant wait to do one in my shop. Fine work good sir. -Will

[@lastingbuild1373]

Thank you!

[@JulioPlasencia]

Thank you for sharing your setup. I'm literally expanding my french cleat system right now and will be copying some of your holder designs. It will be awesome!

[@lastingbuild1373]

Very Cool! Thanks for watching! I think a hand plane Till will be my next cleat project.

[@Debtfreehomesteaders]

Beautifuly organized and very versatile. How easy it is to move things around and customize. Great work! -Will

[@lastingbuild1373]

It’s really easy Will!

[@jdporter08]

Great quick solution for storage! I'm just now converting my garage to a woodshop and was trying to figure out storage. I have one open wall, so I think I will do a French cleat system. Btw, I subbed as soon as I heard your accent. 😂 Love finding other (presumably) Southern woodworkers.

[@lastingbuild1373]

Lol! Tennessee accent!

[@jdporter08]

@@lastingbuild1373 awesome! Haha. I'm from the Houston area myself.

[@honestreviews6409]

I love this cleat system! I’m just starting out in WW and the cleats are a great way to practice technique, tools, ect. Thanks for the video!

[@lastingbuild1373]

HonestReviews sure thing! Glad it’s helpful!

[@lordrichard8184]

Forgot I was watching you build a clamp rack and was like dang. Dude has some skinny handled drills. Lol The nice thing about doing the 45s is they hurt a lot less when you wang your head on the corners of them.

[@lastingbuild1373]

Skinny Drills! Haven't heard them called that before.

[@kingkracker1998]

all my french cleat and holders are made of scrap wood as well. feels good!

[@billonthehill9984]

The French Cleat System is excellent & easy enough to build. Overall I really like the various units you have built for your wall. The only thing I would do a little differently is the spacing for the bar clamps, whereas you have (1) clamp slid in place & I would spread the grooves out a bit more & make them deep enough to hold 5 or 6 clamps ea. turned sideways because I typically have a min. of (4) clamps each in most the lengths. The concept you have demonstrated here is excellent & has given me some ideas! Thanks, Bill on the Hill... :-)

[@lastingbuild1373]

I totally agree. Eventually I will build a larger clamp rack.

[@stevesalt3178]

I think it is your best craftsmanship

[@lastingbuild1373]

Thank you!

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

Can't wait to start mine in my new house! Thanks!

[@lastingbuild1373]

You want regret it

[@nwrasch]

Really nice ideas and execution! Thank you for sharing this. :)

[@lastingbuild1373]

Your welcome! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@TheArlberg1]

Well, well You are so perfect. I like to copy ALL of it and will try. It is the best of French Cleats and strong and good to look at. I like the wood too. No more Pegboards from now on!

[@lastingbuild1373]

Thanks Richard!

[@Ahmso]

my garage is a mess, but i think i am going to use this and clean it up! thank you in advance.

[@lastingbuild1373]

Cool! Good luck!

[@BretChilcott]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Nice video.

[@robmo314]

I like the one for the drills.

[@JK-jl1bf]

Shit. This is what I need to be doing. French Cleats are super nice looking when they all look like they go together.

[@g.fortin3228]

Nice system here.. I'm gonna sub. I like the variety of holders you came up with.

[@wabio]

I've been researching tool wall options and I like this one the best. Cabinets, although nice, can quickly get expensive.......plus they aren't as modular and have a tendency to accumulate stuff where I can't see it. Slatwalls aren't as convenient simply because you have to slide the hangers all the way to the end to remove it. And pegboards simply aren't strong enough.

[@TranTheClever]

Great idea attaching it to the stud, I was wondering how you were going to attach to the plastic 4:44

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

I like it! Good stuff!

[@731Woodworks]

Nice build.

[@lastingbuild1373]

Thank you!

[@jimm2442]

Great idea, thank you!

[@68Jaguar420G]

Nothing beats the French Cleat for versatility and the ability to readily re-arrange the shop. However I've found they can have very sharp edges straight out of the table saw, especially if you make them from a hardwood. I did in fact once cut my hand on one made from plywood. Ever since I like to "knock off" the point by ripping them on the saw, just an 1/8" or so and then pass a sander down both parts. Still looks good and avoids them being being dinged up and flat spotted when removing and replacing brackets. Functionally as little as 20 degrees will work if the brackets aren't subject be being pulled but I've chosen 30 degrees. Works well and it's a little easier removing and replacing brackets than 45 degree cleats.

[@jeffreygomez7360]

Now that looks nice,

[@lastingbuild1373]

thank you!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Nice and organized!

[@wellingtonsousa2785]

Parabéns muito linda sua oficina, estou montando a minha aqui no🇧🇷 vejo muito vídeos de vcs para fazer meus projetos !

[@gordonchapman222]

I love you shop, great vidio, some great tips there. Also, I was your thousandth like, went from 999 to 1k - Subbed

[@lastingbuild1373]

Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@fixitwithzim]

I like it, nice job man!

[@lastingbuild1373]

Thanks!

[@johnnysudz]

Nice Work!!

[@lastingbuild1373]

Thank you!

[@ilovetoyotatrucks]

Do avixeo on clamps I bought frieght and they suck , I've tried my brothers ďewalt & loved EM I also had my fair share of Irwin tool's & I'm not fond or sure of the metal vise looking clamps you got but I need big clamps for overly large competition subwoofer box's/ enclosures.... & a good brushless cordless nailer stapler and router!

[@StupidEarthlings]

Looks nice, but.. 1 clamp in each slot?.. i build it to slide every size at least 5 deep.. :/

[@lastingbuild1373]

That would be nice

[@ازهرعايدالسعيدي]

I like it ..... Thank you

[@dcslapout5697]

Nicely done! I don’t believe it, did I see power tools? Thank You for being human! Well Doggie!!

[@lastingbuild1373]

Haha! I still like those power tools sometimes!

[@judoyodan]

Do you prefer attaching you cleat directly to drywall instead of putting up a solid backboard of ply?

[@lastingbuild1373]

My walls are a thin plywood but each cleat is screwed into the studs

[@brucechumley9195]

I love the backing material (1X6?) on your tool wall. What species/finish is it? Sub'd.

[@lastingbuild1373]

The walls on the sides of shop are 4 x 8 sheets of paneling painted, the back of shop is tongue and groove pine. The wall cleats are 3/4 birch plywood strips I cut.

[@RobertShaverOfAustin]

Hey, love your shop. What thickness is the wood you use to make the cleats? Looks like 3/4" I guess. Also what width. Yours look wider than other shop video's I've watched. Trying to decide exactly what dimensions I want in my new tiny shop. Thanks again. I just *SUBSCRIBED!*

[@RobertShaverOfAustin]

Never mind. I found your answers in the very next video I watched. Thanks for reading my mind. You knew exactly what I was going to ask. Amazing. Thanks.

[@kagnewmp12]

I have a 15 X 22 one car garage with a level concrete floor with about 15 foot of headroom. I plan to make it into a work shop but it is not insulated at this time. I see you have a wood stove in yours. I've used wood stoves all my life but my question is do you worry about it over drying your projects.

[@lastingbuild1373]

I have not had an issue so far in two seasons with it.

[@marcusdehep3834]

Bad news. Inspired by this video, I took down my old peg board and began to build a French Cleat system. My wife came in and told me that I haven't got time to 'mess about in the shop' as well as do my house chores. So, I've bitten the bullet...giving away for free: * Lawn Mower * Paint Rollers *Shovel, crowbar, and pick *Outdoor BBQ ....

[@henry_lagrone]

ha ha ha ha ha

[@brucechumley9195]

A man who walks in defiance of She Who Must Be Obeyed. You're a real Profile In Courage, Sir.

[@bobjokela4561]

Be careful to not make the shop better looking than the kitchen!

[@antonioespinoza1708]

Hi how are you, thank you for your advice, well done.

[@lastingbuild1373]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@JToona]

What are the heights of the cleats and the spacing of them on the wall?

[@samreich8596]

how do you decide spacing between cleats?

[@lastingbuild1373]

Mostly personal preference but you need room to add your tool holders and support for big cabinets

[@rmreid1957]

Do you have a pattern for the wood rack cleat?

[@jeffjohnson2792]

Any reason not to use half inch ply for the cleat system?

[@lastingbuild1373]

I think that would work fine as long as your cleats are the same thickness. I prefer the birch plywood and I’m not sure it comes in 1/2” thickness.

[@jeffjohnson2792]

@@lastingbuild1373 Thanks. Our makerspace has a surplus of .5" SANDE, so that might work. I'm tempted to put a screw that "pokes" out the back of holder just a bit to let it grab into the face of the cleat to prevent accidental sliding or liftoff. If it leaves small marks I wouldn't care. Thanks again.

[@lastingbuild1373]

Screws likely not needed. Mine are super strong and liftoff would only be issue with very light weight hangers.

[@whosaidthat5236]

Damn bostich eh for the price you would think they could build a better brad nailer , lol that’s why I buy the cheap ones that come with those pancake compressors from the homeless despot... Home Depot . $100 for a compressor and bradnailer is a pretty good deal

[@J1SMOKES]

What kind of paper is that at 5:48? Wax ,freeze?

[@lastingbuild1373]

Brown craft paper. I use it mostly for glue-ups.

[@Алексей-и8п8о]

Молодец

[@hogue3666]

Nice build! What happens when you buy one more clamp?

[@lastingbuild1373]

I’ve already found one I didn’t account for and it doesn’t have a spot😬

[@hogue3666]

We'll put a nail on the end of the rig for now and wait for a clamp to break. Thanks for the vid!

[@lastingbuild1373]

lol

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[@oupaswoodshop1325]

Your video has only sound.

[@sergeleblanc9861]

Sorry but this vidée seems to be very intersting but it runs much too fast and i can hardly appreciat it its sad.

[@Control-Freak]

I was searching for a shelf support bracket to replace my old ones that were connected to the sides and front of the exposed studs. I insulated and covered the wall with 1/2" ply. Added 3/4" plywood cleat strips. I think I have settled on the brackets seen at 5:32 in this video. Thank you for the idea!

[@samswoodshop9937]

LastingBuild question on an item in your shop? To the right of your drill press you have a rectangle box which appears to be part of your dust collection system? If so whats the purpose of the box?

[@lastingbuild1373]

It a manifold with 4 dust gates to allow me to connect to multiple machines

[@bking0220]

Very nice, thanks for sharing this. Just subscribed and look forward to taking a look at your other videos.

[@lastingbuild1373]

Bill, thanks for your support!

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[@rosaliosucuqui2089]

I like you video. I am from Guatemala

[@lastingbuild1373]

Hello! And welcome!

[@shantahsieh432]

Stodoys has a very large project base.

[@jeffwilder7117]

Good video. Going to do a French Cleat wall as soon as I re-organize my shop. It appeared to me if you lowered the lower piece of plywood on the back about 3/4” or so then made a ‘key’ or just a 3/4” piece of stock to slide in the space, you’d have a locking French cleat.

[@steveshelton2322]

Been looking for easy French Cleat build and this was it. Thanks from a beginner!

[@lastingbuild1373]

Thanks for watching! I’ve got a whole series on French cleats if your interested!

[@bw162]

Have you ever knocked a small shelf or other storage unit off the wall accidentally while taking something down? That would be the only problem I would see with a French Cleat. Without using a screw/nail, it would be interesting to think of an easy/simple way to keep that from happening.

[@joseluisarco9265]

Buen trabajo

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi, I would be worried that the pegs between the clamps would break as that are end grain, a better choice would have been plywood but the french cleat is a great platform for tools.

[@lastingbuild1373]

I might go back and add some plywood underneath if I run into problems.

[@Loosehead]

Or when you get a couple more clamps, and have to make a bigger rack! You can never have too many clamps - sure I heard Norm say that once.

[@StuffUCanMake]

Great build!!

[@anewman513]

Very useful - thank you

[@lastingbuild1373]

Thanks for watching!

[@kiranshashiny]

Subscribed .. Nice video.

[@sandman2651]

great build liked and subscribed

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

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