How to Make a Custom Tool Organization Board

Make your own tool organization wall that is better than a pegboard, and cheaper!
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[@RichardMerrill3Hawk]

Just revisited this today, and forgot what an inspiration it was for my shop tool holding. You created a chapter in a shop encyclopedia that will be valued for a long time. Thanks, hope your current endeavors are rewarding.

[@jimhendrix5744]

I really like how you fast forward through some of the videos, but provide detailed voice-over comments. You're presentation style is detailed, understandable, and very interesting. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! I'm glad to know that you're enjoying my projects, and my presentation style!

[@peterquailman2460]

Great work! At first, I thought it was a complicated build but then it was not. It was very simple and practical. Looks clean too. I like that you used finished nails on some hangers which gave the illusion that the tools hanging from them are just sticking on the board. Thanks!

[@SimonBarnsley]

Great job. I’m setting up a new workshop at the moment, and have looked at French cleat systems. This seems much more efficient and less labour-intensive. Thanks for the video. 👍🏼

[@metroknow]

Great solution and description of why a pegboard isn’t optimal for a lot of us. I had not thought about the fact that I never reorganize it - 14 years of friction in my shop created by me using the wrong tool (for me) for storage. Also really love the homemade track - so many KZbin channels use crazy expensive track systems. I would of course love to have an all-Festool shop, but it’s a bit out of reach for most of us. This is an awesome alternative. Thanks!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Hey thanks for echoing the sentiment that I think so many of us feel…Festool, send us all free tools already! 😂

[@LaneHagen]

I just built a huge bench and backboard and this is exactly what I needed to see. Practical and stylish 👌

[@mantaship]

Loved this. I love anything which lifts tools out of the way and gives them their own safe spot. I have found that it not only helps make tools have a longer life, and speeds up the work process (no searching), but my tools get better taken care of. As I see them, if one has a little more wear it will stand out. So I will pull it, give it a minute on a wire wheel, get it back to store quality and then put it back. Also BRILLIANT magnet hack. Just that extra bit of grip to hold it.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! I'm glad you dig it!

[@billonthehill9984]

Really nice job on your wall mounted tool organizer. Over the winter I completed my new workshop build project using beveled shiplap boards mounted to fir strips on concrete walls. I too used finish nails on certain light tools mounted directly to my shiplap. Custom individual tool holders, quite similar to what you have done here is a work in progress for me currently. Thanks for sharing your build... Bill on the Hill... :~)

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, William! Your shop sounds really awesome!

[@AnujFalcon]

Now the experience you shared in the beginning makes this video worth a ton.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! I'm glad you got something out of it!

[@donnaharrell6794]

I love this idea. I have also found peg board wanting. I am off for a little while from work what a great project to get further organized. Thanks for all the ideas. Love your channel. Keep learning.

[@gudrunclarke4976]

Fantastic ideas and clear presentation. I have been looking at pegboards, but everything looked rather flimsy, restricting and not accommodating all of my requirements. Then I came accross this. This is exceeding all my expectations - look no further, thank you so much.

[@basanistes359]

This is the best idea I've seen for a tool wall. Simple and effective.

[@GoMandiMartin]

This is brilliant! I love the extra nails that act to hold the shape. Thank you so much 😃

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

I like it! I have used the peg board system for my tools and it's worked well for me. I bought some little clips that hold the pegs in the board so they don't come off when I grab a tool. I wish I had more wall space to put tools on because it works so much better to hang your tools up than put them in a drawer.

[@AsinineComment]

Good to see the reasoning behind some of my own _similar_ storage features, explained and displayed so well in this. Nice work, mate. 🙂👍

[@Ministry_Of_Silly_Walks]

Logically placed, skillfully crafted and well presented. Great video, well done, sir.

[@joelwatts9042]

Nice simple solution. I also noticed the power switch on your disc sander. I believe these switch/outlets are under utilized, and much more economical than alternatives.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! Yeah, they are definitely way cheaper, but they don't have the style or the added safety features of some of those cool aftermarket switches. But again...more affordable tends to win for me!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

That trick with the hot glue to make the magnets more grippy was ingenious! Well done, its cool to see this come together after seeing a few of the bigger builds being featured previously.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! I tried a few different things before I found out that the hot glue would be a solution. I originally noticed when I added hot glue to my updated saw track, that while a little bit of glue was still exposed (before I sanded it away) on the bottom side, that even that little bit really made the track grippy. I considered leaving the hot glue on the bottom of the track for that reason, but realized it pushed the track every so slightly away from the material, which increased my chances of tear-out. That said, I logged into my memory the fact that hot glue added grip to things!

[@joonasfi]

That's so counter-intuitive! One would think that since the tool is now farther away from the magnet, it's worse off. Of course the magnet affects less, but the added friction really works wonders. I wouldn't have guessed.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Yeah, the magnets actually have a really strong pull force, but the shear force is where they are weak. Just a little bit of friction does the trick though!

[@zackariasthepirate]

That thing looks so on point! Organization is so key when creating and building things!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks man!

[@bjnwright]

Great video, thanks! You summed up the peg board problem perfectly. This board is functional and looks a whole lot better too.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks! Glad you dig it!

[@asbjrnyoung-groener1646]

Looks like a great setup. Needed some inspiration and mission accomplished. Thanks 👍

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! Glad to help!

[@boonang4097]

Hi Tommy. Very classic Tool organiser Board. Truly makes work easy and efficient. Great work.

[@makermark67]

Been waiting to see the final product. Clean/simple design, great application for use. Thanks for the video.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, Mark!

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

this is awesome!

[@faisalomarfaisal8374]

Always loving the way you make it so easy to build.... Thanks for sharing ❤

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@karlswanson8674]

This is exactly what I want for my new workshop!!! Great video

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, Karl! I'm glad you dig the idea for your shop. If you build it, let me know how it goes!

[@lizburgess4398]

Awesome! So innovative. We recently moved and haven't yet set up our garage workshop. This is the first thing we plan to do. Thanks!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! Good luck setting up your shop and getting organized!

[@jubelet]

This is the best! I have already started the thought process, and the layout of my tool board. I noticed there were seven magnets to start with, ending up with four. Slick!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, and good luck with your board - let me know how it goes!

[@murphyrp01]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I have also seen people use a French clear system which allows for movement of the pieces as required or more tools are added.

[@EmceeTV]

What a great idea and the video really shows how the tool holder was constructed. Great job!!

[@mikew151Manhattan]

Right - I'm doing mine this week!!!! Thank you for the technique and overall inspiration!! Top man

[@mikesrandomchannel]

Those grippy discs are absolutely genius!

[@humor62]

WOW! I admire your eye for detail and planning your tool organizer, I learned a lot from your video! Thank You!

[@MrMcTavishOBS]

My favorite part by far is the diy grip discs. That's pure genius.

[@stephenkennedy3020]

I didn't see it mentioned in the video, but noticed it at the end.... nice touch with the paper towel rack ;) I like that it doubles as a small shelf. Overall really great job!

[@cupbowlspoonforkknif]

I love the hot glue grip pad idea! I have put lines of hot glue on rulers to add grip and it works great.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, and thanks for sharing!

[@StveRH]

Thanks Tommy, another great project and video. It’s always the detail that makes them so interesting.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks! I'm glad you're digging the projects!

[@realpdm]

Thanks for the informative video. The best tip for me was the hot glue disc to add grip for magnets. I've had this problem before and hadn't come up with such a simple solution. Thanks.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

No problem! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@Remydelco]

That is a handsome looking system. Like how it displays the hand planes as well

[@The13and37]

Nice idea with the grippy glue discs, love it!

[@bharatkukreti8449]

What a sturdy and effective customized solution...... In stead of expensive PEG board, appreciate your approach. Only things, I feel , one can getaway that thin board (10 mm ?) that you have put on the wall .

[@southerncustomcuts729]

I wouldn’t have thought about the waviness of the drywall when building this wall board! It looks great!!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

[@DawnMontgomeryAuthor]

That hot glue disk tip is AMAZING! The peg stops are also genius. You've inspired me. I've been waiting for this video and it didn't disappoint at all!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, Dawn! I mentioned to someone in another comment that if you watch my saw track update video, you'll see that I used some hot glue on the bottom, and squeegeed it. That formed a thin layer that that made the track really grippy. In fact, the only reason I didn't leave it on the track was because it lifted the board up away from the piece being cut, which ruins the "low-tear-out" effect of the track. I'm glad the video didn't disappoint - it was a long time in the making, partly because the project took so long. Again, I'm just glad you enjoyed it!

[@DawnMontgomeryAuthor]

@@OneMinuteWorkbench Thank you for showing how to use your own items to figure out the measurements. I know it may seem intuitive, but my trips to the big box store are few and far between (due to distance). Knowing what I need before I go helps so much. I'm new to woodworking, so setting up my workspace in a limited area is very important. I'm looking forward to more videos! Thank you for showing your thought process behind your setup. I just watched the saw track update video and totally get why you had to change it. Glad you can still use the trick, though, for other things.

[@reebertJunkman]

I am glad I found this... I like parts of it... I do not dislike any of it... I just want to do a combination of your ideas and peg board... I tend to use the peg board holders and make custom holders and marry the two... This again has some seriously great ideas... thank you for the video.

[@Camper4244]

Nice job, you have set up a very workable tool board. I will be starting the removal of most of my peg board leaving those above 6’ finding them handy for extension cord, rope etc. Thanks for the idea and great example.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Good luck with your build!

[@jolly.red.giant.]

This is great. I mounted a piece of boards on my shed wall today. I’ll copy something like this for the tools. Cheers

[@reygannery3457]

simple and economical yet effective…great job sir. i was actually looking for a tool board (peg type) but now changed my mind to something like the one you made…excellent!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I’m glad to sway you away from pegboard! Good luck with your setup!

[@garyhorton6652]

Loved the hot glue disks on magnets. Can’t wait to try it out

[@MACTEP_CHOB]

Simple, yet effective. Since I need one at home, I will use varnish to make it look nicer.

[@debkayaker]

Great idea and perfect timing for my new workshop!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, and good luck setting up your new shop!

[@smackerindignity]

Excellent tip for the grip discs on the magnets!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks!

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

Thanks for some inspiration. My solution will be very different but the peg-board Idea went out of the window for me some time ago because I find them ugly. My workshop is part of my home so it has to look presentable. The point is your video made me think carefully about how I need to do things instead of rushing in to build.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks for letting me know you got some inspiration out of this project - I appreciate it! Good luck with whatever direction you take for your shop!

[@sicklecell9999]

Very nice job/video. I'm now building mine, with a little twist. I built a custom cabinet behind the tool board; ie; I cut the tool board in half to use as two doors (3' x 4'). Using very large 9" T- hinges and keeping the heavier tools near the hinged edges.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Sounds awesome!

[@nbk3to5]

What an awesome idea! Your work bench looks really neat and very organized.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! If you're interested, here's the video for the workbench itself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXyydKOEfrtlf9U

[@nohabs]

I'm just starting to build something similar to this. Thanks for your great ideas.

[@eddielai8831]

Thank you so much for sharing your insights and experience! Very helpful!

[@georgewoerner4219]

I am about to reorganize my shop and was thinking french cleat but after your video I have changed my mind ( sort of ) French cleats could also be added to your design. Thank YOU , SUBSCRIBED !

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you for subscribing, and welcome to the channel! Good luck getting your shop organized!

[@Paul-eb4dc]

Thanks, a really simple but well thought out project. I'm inspired to get something similar done at last!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Good luck with your project!

[@brianb6348]

Every workshop should have these tool boards. They create floor and bench space, encourage safety and give you a real sense of skill and professionalism when you open the 'shop' in the morning

[@mikeforster8798]

This is great! Love the organization. You should do videos on how you made the nut driver holder, etc.

[@neeraj563]

Amazing customized tool wall mount system you built. Looks easy but its not that much easier. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@paullobwein1632]

Awesome and simple design. Love it! Thanks for sharing.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, Paul!

[@joonasfi]

Nice build! And the 4k is looking c-r-i-s-p! The modularity/reconfiguration loving me wondered "why no french cleat" but I guess one can fit more tools this way + it's faster to build. Thanks for the video! Now go make more :D

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, Joonas! Working on it!

[@GaryBowen73]

I'm in the middle of transforming a 12 by 20 foot shed into my workshop, and I have the same view on this setup being much better than pegboard or even French cleats! No extra brackets to buy for the peg board and easily place anywhere, and no extra wood to use for mounting strips as required for French cleats! After I put in the insulation, I just lined the walls with half inch OSB sheets of wood and now I can just mount anything directly to the wall and the entire wall is my tool board!!!

[@deanobeany]

Types of videos I watched over the year; Mid teens: prank videos and jackass clips Early 20's: comedy skits, creative animations Late 20's: political satire, news Now I'm my early 30's and just bought my own house: this. Absolutely outstanding work, the finished product made me feel like I could relax my soul

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I’m glad to hear that I’m not the only that relaxes to the idea of organization 😂

[@lightman500]

I have come to the same conclusion you have after using a pegboard for over 30 years. Once you set it up you never move anything. And yet I've knocked tools off of it because the little holders keep coming out of the holes. This is a great inspiration for my new work bench that I'm building now. I'm going to most likely tear down my old pegboard system and put up something just like yours. Thanks for the great inspiration!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I’m glad to know that you’ve been inspired! Good luck with the project!

[@blake102989]

they make plastic bars that go across the hanger to hold them in

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks for the tip!

[@just-dl]

love the two-sheets of plywood idea.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks!

[@sister.m.joanhenderson8860]

what a great idea! I was thinking of making my own peg board but this is even better. I will do something similar I think.

[@robbacon9969]

Im so glad i saw this video before i started hanging tools. Great video.

[@robertjennings5558]

That was awesome. I have that same problem with my peg boards. Thanks for sharing young man.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, and you're very welcome!

[@JS-jq8pu]

Keep up the good work! I was looking for a decent plan for a tool organization board for a long time. I'm inspired to build, thanks!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks - I'll do my best!

[@TranTheClever]

Thank you so much for this video. Precise, easy to follow, to the point. 3:47

[@cheyennecombs8756]

The hot glue magnet trick was pretty slick. Pun intended lol

[@ArvizuDesignFab]

Very nice project! thinking on doing something similar for my little garage shop, thank you for the inspiration!

[@robertadams8971]

Good ideas all, especially the home made saw tracker and the way you rigged up an old drill to make a sand paper station.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, Robert!

[@JamesKing_Jr]

Awesome project man! - I'm gonna use this.

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

I think I may add it to my apartment workshop

[@omarfarsha5886]

That board is exactly what I need for my everlast accessories and metal working tools.

[@beebob1279]

Ended up with dad's wood shop tools after he passed. I've got them on those plastic cabinets which just take up too much room in the garage. He had a system similar to yours which I couldn't get off the garage wall before the house was sold. Wish I did. But, with Corona snooping around I've got time to work on this project to organize the garage and get room back for the car. It's a small garage so space is of importance. I agree with you. I don't like the peg boards either. Dad told me to stay away from those as well. Mediocre in quality and longevity.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Bee Bob, good luck making use of this time you have to renovate your shop! Let me know how it goes!

[@P--O]

The best solution I´ve seen so far!

[@bretlambky]

Great job, organization makes jobs easier and more enjoyable.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! And I agree...the smoother things flow, and the more accessible tools are, the more likely I am to get started on a project.

[@joshuamaserow]

I like how well thought through this is. At first the video looked obvious but I definitely learned a few things. Like

[@lucasmatias9021]

Dude, i never had a tools panel and this video really helped me what to look for when i will make my own. Thanks

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Good luck with your build!

[@johnvodopija1743]

You have designed a very nice tool board and given me some good ideas to use. Thank you 👍😎🇦🇺

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks!

[@AaronNGBnTech]

Thanks Tommy! I needed a toolboard for my guitartech workshop

[@dann8260]

Thank you for the inspiration, will happen in my next shop in a few months

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Good luck with the project!

[@georgedavall9449]

You have a huge space there ! Good organization! 👍😁✌🏻

[@legrandeileen4863]

Thanks for clear and easy ideas, tired of things too sophisticated , well done, I'll certainly copy yours, thanks again

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Glad it helped!

[@jonathankerner2094]

Impressive. Truly functional, clean, and stable. I second your thoughts on peg board. You do have a lot of time on this, but that's okay too. Thank you for a video that is informative and done very well. Good work, I think I'll subscribe.

[@jonathankerner2094]

I think your pin nail insight is great for the reasons you stated. Now I need some bee's wax! :-)

[@rs-bi8yf]

simple, strong , very well thought out .

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@dockjm]

Wow. Beautiful job! Loved the vertical sanding disc rig. I actually have done something similar with a belt sander. 👍😆

[@jdporter08]

Very nice! I'm considering a storage system similar to yours, except with French cleats to easily move things around as I add more tools.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, and good luck getting organized!

[@pnowikow]

Just what I need to build. Simple and effective

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! If you do have a go at it, I wish you good luck!

[@miltoncarris4041]

Excellent multi-use of the space. I am convinced the peg board although faster, it is less secure and a bit less versatile. Plus there might be a savings in money. There is a bit more time involved making the variety of holders which is the trade off for the secure no-knock-off security.

[@y00o00u00t00u00b00e]

Just found your channel today and have already liked 👍 the 3 videos I've watched so far. AND subscribed 😎🛠📐🗜 I like the detail you did for placement on your tools and how you utilized the router bits. Thanks for your videos 😁

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you and welcome to the channel! I’m glad you’re enjoying it!

[@AlexVojtov]

Молодец, это лучшее видео о том, как изготовить стенд для инструментов в домашней мастерской! Я подписан на тебя!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Спасибо за подписку! Добро пожаловать на канал!

[@chrisp.76]

Just what I’ve been looking for! Thanks!

[@peterroberts9770]

nice work on the tool board - my pegboard is about to go! I had always been taught not to store hand planes flat on the sole as can damage the blade. So always sit one end on a narrow spacer - I might use your idea and put a rabbet where the blade sits!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, and thanks for the rabbet idea! Good luck with the project!

[@sabutiger]

So beautiful, orderly and super practical. Never see a better one !!! Kodos

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@pamelaallen6543]

Just what I need for my shop. Thank you so much.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Glad you like it!

[@PassiveDissimulation]

I liked how you used those large pole clamps to hold up your plywood while you attached it. Work smart, not hard.

[@beebob1279]

When you work alone you'll come up with great ideas.

[@winstoncrew7183]

Absolute beauty my friend! I’m currently designing improvements to my basic setup. You’ve earned my like and subscription, cheers brother! 🍻

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel!

[@billm4560]

Nice job there Tommy! 👍🏻 I need something like that... thanks for sharing!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, Bill! If you wind up doing a project like this, let me know how it turns out!