Super Simple Clamp Rack

How to make a Super Simple Clamp Rack that will hold any clamp. Make your own clamp rack that will hold almost any F-style of clamp.
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[@michaelbray6010]

I went to youtube to research clamp racks. Here I am ten minutes later, research complete!!!! You idea is simple, cheap, universal, repositionable. I was afraid of falling down the rabbit hole in designing my clamp storage, but this is all I need. You are the man!

[@Ray_Sellner]

Me too! Looking at this 1x3 furring strip will do just fine. New shop build here.

[@mikehagennc]

What he said. I am building this tonight after work.

[@guygunn379]

Boy am I glad I saw this before going crazy with other designs. It's the simplest, easiest, cheapest and most efficient one I've seen. Thanks much

[@dkruitz]

I just built a smaller 16 inch wide version and am happy with it! Simple design, dust falls through, and plenty sturdy.

[@MidtownSun]

Why have I not seen this magnet trick before?!? FML. That’s so smart.

[@suzannebrown8085]

I am a clamp hoard. I pick up clamps at garage sales, etc, so like you, they are not all of the same beautiful vintage. I love the easy build. I added a few inches above with a pipe for my C-clamps and a shelf above that for my corner clamps and oddities (aka dust collection). Thanks for the inspiration!

[@rosch99]

Simple and practical. Beats the other videos I saw that looked more like a bit of showing off than finding a simple solution. I'm using yours!

[@MatthewEncina]

Wow this is great. It’s especially helpful cause you shared your exploration and thought process. It really helps to justify your final design and helps someone like me in my own design process. Thanks!

[@Hangs4Fun]

I really like how you lay out the problem and all of the considerations to design for. Then talking through how you come up with your design elements. Most videos on this topic, skip all that and just start building a solution. Thanks to your technique, I can go look at my clamp problem to solve and come up with a design that meets my requirements. Kudos!

[@Slowhand871]

I would suggest a oversized hole in the front plate to allow the driver to install the screws through the wall plate.

[@07040Michael]

Thank you for this simple and useful design. I made one today in about an hour, and now have another reason to buy more clamps.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I’m glad it worked out for you!

[@barddzen]

I built one of the ones you see with slots and already hit the limit and jeezus it was a lot of work to make all the cutouts. This is super simple and scalable. Great job.

[@terrmaso]

I have watched more "clamp rack" videos than I care to remember. Your design is awesome and incredibly simple, thanks for breaking it down Barney style. I already have shelving in place with useable dead space below them. I can simply attach a piece of scrap between the 16" centers and hang my clamps. You turned what I expected to be a day long process into an hour long process. Keep the great ideas coming 👍

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful! Good luck getting your rack set up!

[@tomblalock3477]

Sometimes the greatest inventions are the simplest. I had been studying a clamp rack plan for a few days and creating a cart with the required materials. Then I ran across this video. Simple yet fits the need. I built it in less than an hour with scraps left over from other projects. It is perfect and cost me nothing! Great job!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I’m glad to hear it! 🙂

[@shkumagonnowee212]

Super simple, Super quick. This is what I built and it works fine. Thanks matey!

[@donf3739]

Great ideas! Thanks for posting. 5:15 I like my clamps down where they're easier to reach, so I'll probably hang the rack a little lower, and make a second, narrower one for my few long clamps.

[@trentyoung1135]

Have been looking for a simple clamp rack to build instead of having them piled up on lower shelf of my outfeed table. This is a great idea and well thought out. Thank you for sharing.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@lukezervaas8719]

I am only new to woodwork and i found that i had my clamps scattered everywhere. I stumpled accross this video and put together this rack when i knocked off work. What a fantastic and simple little project. Thankyou.

[@forsakensounds]

Very best solution I've found after searching quite a lot ! Congrats ! Super simple and efficient at the same time ! :D

[@toucanproductions2935]

Genius idea. Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest ones. Thank you again for a another great video.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you for the kind words about my work! I truly appreciate it!

[@pascalsalerno]

Anyone can make something complicated, but solving a complicated problem with a simple solution: that's genius. Simplicity is true elegance.

[@chrismendonca4522]

Thanks for the work. Great idea. I'll be building something like this in my shop soon.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@PeoplesCarpenter]

This is it. This is what I'm going to build. Thank you!

[@simonmills2375]

Thanks Mate. Gonna build that tomorrow, that solution definatley works fpr my shop. Cheers for the vid

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@josepha3486]

I like this design because it is simple and effective.. well done!

[@HowCommunicationWorks]

Excellent design.

[@b1air77]

dope clamp rack. been looking for inspo for a while and this is the ticket! ripper of a vid, mate!

[@Foxated]

Simplistically super! Great idea for the smaller workshop, a space saving and easy to get to the right clamp solution! Thanks Tom.

[@lancejasper3272]

Nice idea. I have been working on my garage and this is something that might work for me.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, and best of luck setting up your garage!

[@claudecjs]

Great video, I sold my home and shot and moved to another state. I'll have more space and I have a lot of clamps. Thanks for the ideas.

[@adamswall513]

Wow a DIY clamp storage solution that actually makes sense! All the other DIY videos are 30 min long, annoying and require lots of pricey equipment. Love it! This will solve my storage problem too!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Good luck with the project!

[@obeyers]

Gotta day best video on pipe clamp organization. Didn’t over think something so simple and functional. I’m making me some tomorrow. 👍

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Glad it was helpful!

[@waltpazderski7712]

Love this idea. Going to make one today. Perfect example of KISS. You are doing great work.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks and good luck!

[@kevankarr3990]

I built one of your clamp racks for my workshop last week. Perfect! Thanks for sharing this design. Strong, great balance for the clamps, and easy to build.

[@sandykettelhut]

Really straightforward. I have one built with conduit, but need more and will be using your approach.

[@revwayne6168]

During this COVID mess I've been reorganizing my woodshop--what a discovery; clamps everywhere and now with this simple design the clamps will be organized. Thanks!

[@revwayne6168]

Just built this rack. Works great. Your recommendations were accurate about the longer screws. Too bad I can't share a picture.

[@721bowman]

Great idea. Easy to build and works perfectly. Most other clamp racks shown on KZbin were too elaborate for my shop. This is ideal. Well done.

[@RichardMerrill3Hawk]

So simple, and just as good as fancy ones! Thanks for another great, simple idea.

[@stphnalln]

Absolutely fantastic. Sometimes the simplest design is by far the best. Well done! 👍

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@JayzeVo17]

Great idea, I hacked it by test attaching the back plate to the studs, removing the plate, placing the cross pieces so as not to be over or near a stud, building the rack, and drilling out a large hole in the front plate to provide access to the back plate so as to drill the attachment screws in straight.

[@brianmurray667]

Perfect! Simple solutions always work best. Dumping my current rack that held clamps sideways and wasted space. Thanks!🙂

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks and good luck with the project!

[@studiogerk]

Thanks, this is a great approach. I'm going to build this one today!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Good luck with the project!

[@jaimearbona6891]

Thanks for posting this! I made this in about 30 minutes without having a table saw (just using my old circular). Works great! Can't thank you enough. Will be checking out your other posts.

[@mikelechmanik6417]

Your clamp holder is the best design I've seen for the project. Simple yet effective. Thanks for your excellent tutorial.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you very much - I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you for this video, well thought out and going thru the benefits and cons of each type of build. I’ve been looking for diy clamp rack that would also accommodate my pressure triggered clamps and this is perfect. God bless!

[@dougfrzzz]

Thanks for the great, simple design! I added an end plate to mine to keep the clamps from sliding off the end.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

That's a great idea!

[@TCMasterWorx]

Needed a easy way to hold all my different sized clamps and this was a perfect idea. Made a 4ft long unit in about 20 min out of old scrap plywood and now my clamps are organized. Great video!

[@TheHansoost]

Nice. Cheap, easy and efficient.

[@schm4704]

Well done. I am always skeptical about custom-fit tool holders since they will invariably go out of style once the next tool comes around, so this general solution for all kinds of clamps makes more sense.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! I'm glad you dig it!

[@ericblackham4717]

Just came across this. Perfect timing! Took about 20 minutes to build something similar. Subscribed for sure!!

[@brianwalker260]

Works well as a simple rack. You might want to add a piece of ply in the right side that extends up above to prevent them from falling off that end.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

That's a good idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@travisjulian5941]

Great job on the clamp rack. I looked at several designs before deciding on yours. I made your rack 52” long. I made a shelf to mount above the rack, also 52” long. I was able to get all my clamps on the rack with room to grow. It is very strong. Thank you for sharing.

[@miguelmaldonado2711]

Good simple idea, I will be building one!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, and good luck with the project!

[@BrandonVMoore1]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@georgesmall6683]

I just finished my rack. Made it out of 1/2” plywood. It holds all my clamps perfectly. Thanks for your video.

[@369dusty]

Tommy, I love this simple idea. It is extremely efficient. Love watching your videos. Keep them coming and keep up the good work. The ideas are always the tough part ! Will be 70 soon and am always learning !!

[@GarrySanchez]

Great design. Made one up for my garage and small collection of various clamps. Works like a charm. I appreciate it!

[@DawnMontgomeryAuthor]

As always, thank you so much for sharing your design process. I love seeing your prototype tests. It helps me think of creative solutions for my builds. Love the rack and I'm looking forward to your next video!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, Dawn! I'm glad you're finding my channel helpful, and appreciate the wonderful compliments!

[@johndeaux9987]

Nice idea, I may copy you! Sure makes buying more clamps and fitting them in easy.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@username-mc7jw]

Best rack I have seen, by far! Others are fancier, but they take more space, and hold fewer clamps. Shop space is at a premium, so function beats fancy, every time in my shop! Yours is a great design! I'm going to build one (or two) for myself.

[@ivotouart]

Was looking for a clamp rack design and this one is just brilliant in its simplicity! Will be making good use of this.

[@HibsMax]

Perfect, simple design. I am in the process of cleaning up my workshop and have a few scraps that will work nicely for this. No need to hit the big box store. Thanks!

[@rolandkelly5564]

Thanks, that's exactly what I needed . Something I could make from scrap pieces. I too removed the front to make it easier to mount. I also slid the adjustable end of the clamps up against the bottom of the face plate so they weren't too teetery .

[@christophcastro6815]

Very good video. I was looking for an efficient way to hang my clamps.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I’m glad you dig it! Let me know how it goes!

[@miningsimple1924]

Thanks for this idea! I to have watched more clamp rack videos than I care to admit. Like others have mentioned, to me this is by far my favorite one, an I've been holding off on building one, till now I will make this style! The only downside I can see of this is since their isnt slots in the wood to hold the clamp, if you dont pay attention an smack your clamp rack with a board you'll have some cleaning up to do. But that's only fair for not paying attention. I deffentaly have never hit my 4' led shop light on the ceiling chain with a 8' 1" pvc. Deffentaly never happened twice either 😂🤣😂

[@susanhedenberg3898]

Made it! It took about half an hour and solved a month’s worth of frustration! Thanks so much!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Glad it helped!

[@ShopNation]

Great video Tommy, I can definitely appreciate the front end work you do before projects rather than just replicating something you’ve seen someone else make. Nice work! 👍🏼

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, Travis! I hope all is well with you!

[@leedrory1587]

Thanks for the idea. I will try it on a French Cleat wall.

[@thechileacademy4800]

Just watched this video and literally built and installed it in my garage. Cheers!

[@onetruebob_tj]

Exceptionally simple! Gives me some great ideas. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@lindam.9282]

Great idea! I know what I'm going to be doing today! Easy and quick solution! Perfect for what I need.

[@patrickgreen6222]

Just made this for my clamps! Quick and so functional. Thanks for sharing!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@malcolmcoward7480]

Thank you for your simple and effective design, will certainly be including into current workshop design.

[@johnkelley9877]

That is a great idea! I never thought of using a single 1 x board to hang clamps but it works. Thanks for sharing this.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, John! I’m glad you like it!

[@zmurah]

This was perfect! I also have an eclectic array of clamps which the slot system would’ve been more trouble than what it was worth. Thank you so much! I love how it’s easily customizeable to any length a future clamp purchase friendly.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@mhaz49]

EXCELLENT! I'm getting ready to consolidate 3 clamp racks into one area and this will help make thing work & fit.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! Good luck getting your clamps organized!

[@MrNcturkey]

Great idea. Cool old Craftsman Bandsaw. I got o e just like it.

[@marksteddom6941]

I hope to make this tomorrow! Great video!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks!

[@casikamodern3596]

Great and simple idea for the rack. What I appreciate even more is the use of a bar magnet to find stud locations. I have always used small round magnets but with the larger surface area of a bar, it will be so much quicker. I will glue it to a small wooden handle and masking tape over the magnet as not to mar finished walls. Thank you very much.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! Yeah, the bar magnet is nice, but I recommend a narrow one so you can still get a fairly precise location on the screw head. Thanks again for taking the time to comment!

[@Jsc30]

Probably the best clamp rack I’ve seen. Very simple, too many people seem to over complicate theirs!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@vaughnellis6820]

Thanks for posting this. I just made one for my shop. Finally got all my clamps together!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Awesome!

[@Confederatemule]

I like your rack idea. It is universal and that is important to me. Thanks for sharing. This would work great even mounted in a portable clamp rack module.

[@MrShelzy]

Eclectic is beautiful. Beautiful solution to boot! I’m building this today. Thanks for doing all the trials for me 😆👍

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

You got it! Good luck with the build!

[@1dutchmf]

Thanks for this, exactly what I need 👍🏼

[@lianium]

Perfect collection 😍

[@bwasman8409]

Well thought out! Thanks!

[@spencerjw]

So much simpler than most solutions I've seen people do. Well done.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

[@michaelgarcia8271]

Nice video. Used a slightly modified build and was not only able to get all my f style clamps organized but had a place to put all of my spring clamps along the back 'rail'' since I have exposed studs in my shop. Thanks for the idea!!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Nice!

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I like your process, thanks for showing it. And that is a great use of an out-of-the-way space.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@larrybishop468]

Best and simplest I have seen. Will be building for my little shop. Thank You

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, and good luck with the project!

[@RoseWoodWork]

Love your concept, is very nice to have them all in just one spot! Thanks for sharing! :D

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@KenPem]

Love it! Thank you. Certainly going to do that when I build my workshop.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! Good luck building your workshop!

[@reidkg12]

wow... extremely functional and very simple. I will be doing this as well. Thank you for sharing. I love your videos.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! I'm glad you are enjoying my videos, and I appreciate you letting me know!

[@marcvought]

Awesome. I'll be making this. Thanks man.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

No problem! Good luck with the build!

[@pascalsalerno]

Great concept. Will be building mine soon and you saved me a lot of time and frustration, I'm sure :) Keep it up and thanks for sharing Anyone can make something complicated, but solving a complicated problem with a simple solution: that's genius. Simplicity is true elegance.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Glad it helped!

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Simple, effective and efficient - good job! Well done!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you very much!

[@starr0282]

So glad I just recently found found your channel!! This clamp rack works perfect for my clamps , space , budget and time ☺️

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I’m glad you like it!

[@anthonygoines1466]

Thank you for precise information this worked out great thank you

[@brianbramer5900]

Thanks for the idea. Just what I needed for my clamps. Made one today and it works perfect!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

That's awesome to hear! I'm glad it worked out for you!

[@mikedewan7011]

Great project!

[@anornor691]

Looks great

[@JimJimpmjj]

Thanks the video, going to build this today, cheers 👍