How to Build a Garden Tool Storage Wall with French Cleats

[@ReysBoomBoomRoom11]

Building today. Love the versatility of this setup.

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thank you!

[@Steve_in_Texas]

Fantastic!!! Another great video. I've been looking for garden tools storage ideas using a french cleat system, and here it is!! Thanks for taking the time and effort to make and upload!! And thank you for starting with a Bible verse - another great idea!

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and the Bible verse!

[@supereasygardeningwithgran1547]

I like your French cleat system. Very versatile. I think I’ll make this instead of what I was planning!

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thank you! I definitely think you’ll like it once you have it set up

[@Wahlnetwork]

Just the video I was looking for to help get my garage organized. Thank you!

[@augustpineworkshop]

Awesome, I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@rusty883]

Nice work and great idea. Thanks for sharing the verse and pointing our your mistake so we can avoid making the same mistake.😁

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thank you!

[@10mileroadie]

love your ideas and your testimony!

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thank you!

[@bren.k.2163]

Love this...great job!

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thank you!

[@anomalousartist.4007]

Great content, looking forward to more amazing videos!

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thank you so much!

[@scottgaines2677]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. I’m curious to know what is your spacing between rows? How did you determine the distance between the rows? Thank you

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thank you! My spacing is approximately 22 inches. It wasn’t a very exact science haha, I think I just took the number of rows I wanted to have and spaced them evenly on the wall, which ended up being that spacing. If I were to do it again, I would probably cut each of the long strips in half longways (so they would be thinner) and add those extra strips in between - so instead of 5 strips spaced 22 inches it would be 10 strips spaced 11 inches apart. This would allow for more space for additional hooks and would be a better use of the material, since I don’t think the thicker pieces add much if any additional strength. The key thing to keep in mind is not to position them so close together that you can’t easily add and remove the french cleat, but that probably wouldn’t be a concern unless your spacing was 6” or less.

[@scottgaines2677]

Thank you so much! What you said makes sense. Again, great video. I’ll be tackling this project soon.

[@augustpineworkshop]

Awesome, thank you!

[@lyndonjohnson1321]

Awesome sauce!😊

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thank you!!

[@thegrantfamilyvideos]

Any thoughts on using 2 screws into each stud?

[@augustpineworkshop]

You definitely can, but I honestly don’t think it is necessary unless you plan to add a lot of weight to the french cleat. In my experience, 1 screw per stud is plenty!

[@kimbanyc]

very cool

[@Vincent-i2r]

Nice video where did you get those hooks

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thanks! I can’t remember exactly where I got these, but if you look up “garage hooks” on Amazon there’s quite a few. Here’s a pretty similar one that I found: amzn.to/3BBF5io

[@epartee]

Nice video, could you share where you got the hooks?

[@augustpineworkshop]

I can’t find the exact ones I have, but these are some very similar ones from Amazon: amzn.to/3ziyWa6 (affiliate link - I will receive a small commission if you purchase these at no extra cost to you!)

[@billb9475]

Thanks, nice video and system which I’m considering for my garage. Question.. when you lift a garden tool (such as a shovel) off of the hanger, does the hanger tend to slip out of the wall cleat ? If it does, I was thinking some Velcro might hold it in place.

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thanks a lot Bill! In my experience that hasn’t been an issue at all so far, the cleats seem to sit pretty securely in place. But if it does ever become an issue, I will definitely try out the velcro!

[@billb9475]

Great ! Glad to hear. Thanks for the reply. I’m subscribed BTW and look forward to watching other videos.

[@augustpineworkshop]

Sure thing! I really appreciate the support and will be putting out some more garage/workshop projects in the near future

[@tc8993]

This is a really good video. Only modification if you want to save six bucks or so... Just use 90° wall shelf brackets. They sell them at home Depot and Lowe's. They're in the hardware section, not in the storage/racks organization section. They cost between 2 and $3 for 10x12, and they might have 12x14 brackets. Again they're meant for wall shelves. But if you flip them upside down, they can be used just like this. Very thin metal too, so you can bend the ends of them if you want to make a stopper so nothing slides off. Again, is a really good video. Thank you.

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! And thanks for sharing, that’s a great tip! I’m actually about to work on some more french cleats for other tools so I will definitely plan to look for these when I’m putting it together.

[@llewellinfelon]

Nice job! Just thinking out loud here - I’m wondering if a French cleat system is more appropriate for smaller items like hand tools and power tools? It seems like the longer items (shovels, rakes, string trimmers, etc) hang vertically such that they cover up the longer, horizontal cleat boards that are installed on the wall directly below ? Why not do one cleat board attached to the wall so a shovel handle or string trimmer shaft doesn’t block the clear boards below them? Nice video, thank you.

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thanks for the suggestion, I definitely do plan to do another wall for smaller tools as well but haven’t gotten around to it quite yet. And I think your idea about 1 board makes a lot of sense. There is definitely a good bit of wasted space with this setup because of the long handles and using fewer boards would probably still allow you to store the same number of items. If you went that route, you could also use a 1x4 or 1x6 instead of having to buy a whole sheet of plywood. Great idea!

[@rvrt1829]

Nice design, theoretically you don't need to 45 your french cleats, just use straight cuts and would be stronger that way as well.

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thanks!

[@flowingdose]

I like the straight cut idea as well but the 45 degree angle takes out 1-2 more steps

[@flowingdose]

Minus the strength of course

[@tomstruckmeyer5068]

Thought… make the brackets in one long strip then cut them?

[@augustpineworkshop]

Great idea! I’m working on some other french cleats and will definitely do that next time.

[@PaulaDaquila-lw2ki]

SWEET

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thanks!

[@7628739]

Good idea, the hooks make it expensive

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thanks!

[@dawnross644]

I really like this project. But, I don’t have a table saw & I cannot justify buying one at my age or enough projects around my home to complete per that type of investment. Single 68 yo female, disabled/handicapped & 4’11”. I still try despite my limitations. But, great tool storage project.

[@augustpineworkshop]

Thank you, I’m glad you like the project! I completely understand - it is a big investment. I’m not sure if you have access to a circular saw, but if you do that may be a suitable alternative. You would just need to adjust the angle of the blade to 45 degrees and use a straight edge to cut the french cleat strips!

[@henryng9406]

Great idea, but there is no need for the supernatural mumbo jumbo.

[@Crashawsome]

Sharing a bible verse? That’s quite hateful towards those who don’t think your version of god exists

[@augustpineworkshop]

God has completely changed my life, and I want everyone to experience the beauty of a relationship with Jesus!

[@Crashawsome]

@@augustpineworkshop I've read the bible, and i read about your god smashing babies against rocks. Delusion. Let me know if you have any evidence, though

[@lemanusimoa]

Awesome Word Brother In Christ ​@@augustpineworkshop

[@SethMarshallNYC]

Get over yourself. I may not follow his religion but he has a right to share his. I know what you’re saying but it’s a bad look.

[@deewah1698]

Go watch a different video, you heathen.