Ultimate French Cleat Tool Wall

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51 pages of detail with instructions for 30+ individual holders!
I have finally moved tools into the workshop! First thing to do is get organized, so I built this French Cleat Wall to store all of the tools that will get used most frequently. This is designed to be a grab and go wall, so tools are set up and ready to be used right away. This is just the first step in organizing my new workshop. Enjoy!
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[@BenTardif]

Plans for this French Cleat tool wall system are available here: www.thebencompany.com/store/p/ultimate-french-cleat-plans 51 Pages of detail with instructions for 30+ individual holders!

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[@apolloeli5693]

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[@zakframpton]

The first half of the kzbin.infoUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.

[@Benakuzo2]

I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great kzbin.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.

[@AnselmWiercioch]

Recommendations: Put a piece of foam in the bottom if you're dropping freshly sharpened pencils in there so they don't get dull again immediately. Use the weirdly placed plug to your advantage and mount all of your drill battery chargers on a shelf that plugs in there and hides the cord cleanly.

[@OhSoTiredMan]

I also use foams so it doesn't make marks on the bottom

[@es4326]

Great tip about placing batteries close to plugs. Would also be good idea to incorporate chargers into the box for these.

[@handymanhoney-do6881]

Love the whole French cleats approach! A couple of ideas (no criticism at all): 1) Add a power strip to one plug by the outlet and build a shelf for battery chargers for the second outlet. 2) retractable extension cord and air hoses would be awesome in that space. 3) anti fatigue mats under that tool wall-eventually something expensive is going to fall. 4) make a disposable glove dispenser 5) mount a bench grinder on the wall or nearby. 6) you could integrate a work surface underneath the wall. Cut plywood the width of the wall and the height of the floor to bottom of the tool wall. Attach with hinges and have foldable legs. Pop it out when you need it & fold it away when you don’t. Idk if I could have done all the smaller assembly on the floor- just a sawhorse/plywood table would have made the work more comfortable. Awesome work. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@2112slee]

Small tip - take the very corner of the cleats off with whatever you have (plane, sand paper, table saw, router etc). It’ll avoid small debris interfering with the seat, prevent your cleat from getting chipped out over time, and you won’t cut yourselves on the edge :0

[@wcndave]

I made one of these about 6 years ago, and have learned a few things from it. One is that you don't want to have all your tools out in the open, they get covered in dust over time, and it get's caked on over time. I put very often used tools out, but things like drill bits, tape, brads etc, I find better kept in cabinet with a door. Good news is you can put cleats on the back of cabinets and still move them around as your needs change. Another neat thing, is to mount magnetic bar, either on a hanger, or onto the cleats themselves. Then spaces can be used for those "catchall" tools, or specifically mounted for a set of wrenches say, without needing a box - which also collects dust. Good job though!

[@ericinlampasas3488]

Maybe you should make a dust collection system using a shop vac?

[@wcndave]

@@ericinlampasas3488 I have a large chip extractor for planer/tablesaw/bandsaw, a dust extractor with ducting system with blastgates for sanders and router table, portable vac for all handheld tools, and a ceiling mounted air filtration system. Anyone with a workshop knows that despite that, you get a lot of dust. You do in a house unless you dust each week - but I don't know many people that dust all their tools on a weekly basis!

[@wcndave]

@@ericinlampasas3488 BTW: I am not saying this is not a great job. I am just not sure about power tools (which are better in cabinets), and rolls of tape (perhaps better in drawers), etc. I have one of these and put most of my most used tools on there, but not all, and only things I might use on a weekly basis. Eg, i don't put a socket set out, but I do put 5 chisels on it. And so on.

[@paddle_smith]

Good point on the dust build up assuming people are putting these in their workshop. I'll be putting this system in my garage just for tool organization.

[@nguyenanhtra8803]

I agree with your idea, actually we should make the cabinet with the same rack to be easier to make it ready when we do some tasks

[@jxk7712]

Ben your parents are proud. You’re very quick. Celebrate your ingenuity, help make America great. Thank you

[@tannerolsen92]

who in the heck are the 60 people that disliked this video?!? its a freaking awesome storage solution.

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

60 miserable people I assume

[@neilhoffman4818]

It is the total lack of safety practices in this video. NEVER EVER cut a board without support (miter gauge for example) like he did at 5:19. Or squeaking his fingers by the blade when he angle cuts his cleats. Just plain stupid and careless.

[@waynr]

Only thing I would change about this is putting the wall-mounted strips onto a plywood board and mount that plywood board to the wall -- this way you can easily relocate the whole assembly once your workshop is more fleshed out and you start to realize you actually would prefer to mount it elsewhere. (at least I know that's how i would feel)

[@rshoe1023]

Good point!

[@MrAlazrai]

still grate job man :)

[@Zeppodone1000mg]

Or you could be like me and install and remove everything 10x until you figure out where you want everything , I don’t recommend it, big waste of time

[@bakedbeings]

Solid idea

[@JeskaRain]

Bro I heard you like cleats? Just put your cleat wall on wall cleats for your cleat storage. EZclap.

[@amroalmasaed2620]

I never get bored from this video, like if you watch it again. good job!

[@vinnyberteli]

Another good way of using that outlet is to mount your battery chargers near and plug them

[@Toobs916]

Vinny Marin I bet you could hide the plugs and extension cord in a box with 1 chord coming out to the outlet and all the chargers on top. Good idea

[@kevinbishop8098]

finally something semi-original. There are more "mobile workbench" videos than I care to count. Nice work

[@altendogtraining]

Ben I have watched quite a few videos on how I want to organize my shop. Yours has to be in the top three, precise, simple, easy to follow, didn't waste time with rhetoric, and above it all FUNCTIONAL, this is exactly what I'm going to do, So cool thanks for sharing

[@davidb9271]

Probably the best French cleat system I’ve seen

[@xxbondsxx]

I finished my french cleat tool wall this month and this video was huge inspiration! it feels sooooo nice to have everything grab and go rather than hunting around in drawers/bins/boxes. Thanks dude!

[@BenTardif]

Right on!

[@donakenyon2701]

Thank you so much for explaining how you cut the 45% angle I've got my strips cut at 5" but need to cut in half at a 45. You are the first person to explain this to a newbie like me.

[@randycrew]

Hi Ben, I’m over 5200 miles away from the LA area and from my home in Las Vegas... specifically my garage/work shop... I watch your great videos and remember so long ago at you age (and younger)/how I loved building “stuff”... I made specific tool holders for many of my tools just like you. I know have gray slot-wall that I use but I would much rather have your set up. Well done! I can’t see my wife and daughter who are in singapore (they’re Americans, wife vice principle of school and daughter has one more year to graduate high school) I can’t get to vegas and stuck in Seoul South Korea or in hotels (pilot with airline) but what I CAN do is watch your great videos to live vicariously through you and your projects... makes me feel like I’m home. Thanks for your work and your technical problems... boy do I remember everyone of mine... just like yours. Wishing you all the best!

[@ryancostorf5114]

Perfect timing, I just finished rewatching the mini golf marble machine build and I wanted to watch more of your videos

[@scottmartin7717]

"I'll never put an unsharpened pencil away again" Ahhh the idealism of youth, how I miss it. ;D but seriously great project, wonderful space you have there

[@shmookins]

Ah, remember when we had hope? XD

[@ericinlampasas3488]

That’s funny and true.

[@jonc8074]

that phase of adulthood when you buy so many tools you need to buy a few more tools for your tool storage project

[@gordonchapman222]

😊

[@canadude6401]

*this video was sponsored by* awesomeness in organization!

[@MoMarinePrepper]

Absolutely great video(s)! Thank you for having posted them. I really like how you’ve constructed each item with “regular” tools and techniques versus others that might be more “advanced” or using a tool that a fair amount of ppl may not have (yet) etc. Anyways - thanks! Awesome videos!

[@LeonardGarden]

Excellent idea the French cleat for re-purposing space as your needs evolve. Thanks for reviving the concept in your workspace. You've provided some very practical holder ideas too. Great vid! Thanks.

[@LordHolley]

Nice work Mr.

[@raider762]

Never heard of French Cleat until I found this channel.

[@meagana6748]

Omg your videos andddd organization! Two of my favourite things all in one! Can’t wait to see your home and shop come more together so excited to see more !! And more Doofy!!!

[@Donnie9by5]

Your Imagination and thought processes are fantastic!

[@johanponin1360]

master of ergonomic productivity, may your ways spread far

[@csemeniu]

I just had a man moment of bliss watching this video. Well done dude.

[@tw314159]

This is amazing, the best garage org video I’ve seen, tysm

[@achavedeacesso]

Woodworking videos with animals are so much better than regular ones!

[@lukefarrow5399]

This is the best cleat wall design and build video I’ve seen. And I’ve watched a lot. Thank you for making this simple and to the point. I’ll definitely be subscribing.

[@melissagraham6180]

At 5:19, I was legit scared for you. lol Thankful for creative people like you to get ideas from. Thanks for sharing!

[@himanshu11_eleven62]

I don't know why, but I LOVE TOOLS.

[@jimf.625]

Great video. Clear, detailed yet concise, and informative. Thanks for posting.

[@suzanneanderson4631]

It looks so pleasing to the eye!! As well as an organizer!! Well gone!!

[@eldnah2]

I've watched several 'how to's' on French cleat systems and you are efficient with your time, not over-explaining and boring. Good job.

[@BenTardif]

Hey thanks!

[@AgitpropPsyop]

Love your system! Looks absolutely beautiful and clean… The French cleat is so versatile and easy!

[@shaunthesheep4398]

I've stumbled across your videos mate I'm from scotland dont know why I ended up here but I'm glad I did, you've done a magnificent job and your attention to detail and work ethic is admirable well in lad keep it up 👍

[@nonyabiznes2840]

REALLY HELPFUL IDEA

[@harryedwards9391]

Absolutely fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!! Clever Lad 😊

[@go2mikerenzi]

Nice! I usually work alone. I use French cleats when I install cabinets in kitchens. Just hang them on the wall and work from there. I order filler strips to make up the 3/4 inch difference between the wall and cabinets. The best part is in old houses once the cleats are on you don't have to worry about finding studs. Up here in Boston there are a lot of old houses!

[@willwyatt7023]

Great Build, Ben. My only negative comment is that watching you work makes my 66yo knees hurt. ;-)

[@boomerangfreak]

This is actually a great idea I had never considered. Thanks man!

[@lamatech5340]

Sir,, You organized your tools more than my life,, Well done

[@LegionOfWeirdos]

This is genius. Very inspiring.

[@ArcticFlies56]

Fantastic wall organizer! Great way to have tools and accessories at your finger tips. It wood work in a construction trailer as well. Always great to have a built-in wall organizer on the job. Make it exactly to match the one in your shop and you can find what you need blindfolded.

[@williamruddell6819]

Thank you. Clear, direct and do-able for quick, efficient and useable result. Great vid.

[@arroadie]

DUDE! this walls is amazing. Nice work!

[@rickybobbyracing9106]

Great video, i'm gonna try building these after i finish my garage. Loved the dog parts a well, had to show my wife who loved it as well.

[@DrEllis]

Live the video and that you showed and talked as you made the different tool organizers. I now have in my bucket list to make a French cleat wall like you did. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@JuliaRusso-vg7sy]

BEST organization setup (and video) I have ever seen! Many thanks!

[@williamoloughlin8298]

did mine after watching the C Reeves vid on this. I also added a swinging hanging wall for the hand tools. You can run out of room fast on a cleat wall and more time is spent on making the customised tool hangers than the wall itself, but the ease of rearranging the wall is awesome. good vid.

[@janineharrison5186]

I just organized my she'd and I have so many tools. This is such an awesome idea!!

[@IAMSatisfied]

Beautiful execution, Ben! Thanks for sharing.

[@petrfiala5344]

This is just pure BEAUTIFUL!

[@markgilder9990]

Very impressive. Some great ideas. I’ll be starting mine this morning 👍🏻

[@randykniebes5364]

I liked the way you made the cleat holders on the wall.... so close together... very well done!!!

[@204jtm]

I've been looking for a way to organize some tools and thought I would be going the peg board route. Now I know what I'm going to do. I love the idea of being able to move thing around as I get more tools. I also love the idea of making all of my own holders for things.

[@gcarraig]

…plus, peg boards can be a pain. A) you need to maintain a gap between the pegboard and your wall so that hooks and loops can enter and secure through the pegboard holes. B) lots of pegboard hooks and accessory holders pull right out with your tools, dropping on the floor, etc. C) way more limited storage options unless you build them yourself. And then they are a bit harder to engineer so as to be compatible with the peg holes and still be secure. Not crapping all over pegboard systems, I still use them. But I wouldn’t install or expand a NEW one at this point: cleats all the way.

[@misterm7086]

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing. You’ve inspired me to great French cleat heights! Be well!

[@as7river]

Ryobi fan here: your shop is awesome.

[@A6Legit]

Its..... Beautiful. Perfect unit for everything youre always looking for!

[@lizabet6668]

Nicely done! As simple as it is, one of my favorite take-always is attaching the pencil sharpener to the pencil holder (with foam at the bottom of the bucket)! My pencil sharpener is currently mounted at the end of a work bench and, while I don’t always use that end of the bench, if I want to, the sharpener is in the way. This puts it right where it needs to be! It’s simple add that will save time and frustration in the long term.

[@davidrowe8747]

Very helpful video. I don't have anywhere near the skills (or tools!) that you have, but I got so many storage ideas for my new shed that are within my skill level. Thanks!

[@sjscreations2608]

Great job Ben, I have stuff still in their cases and I open them and close them several times I am doing anything 😂. I put up shelves but I will rip them down and put up the French Cleat system so I can do what I need. Thanks for the ideas! 👍👍👍. Cheers, Sean

[@jimmynguyen2628]

I have nothing but respect for you bro😍good god you just opened new doors for me.

[@tahsquid4483]

I've never thought of this, afforable for everybody aswell.

[@kevincollins7102]

AWESOME idea just started cutting the cleats thanks great video

[@soujrnr]

Looks great! Thanks for sharing your adventures in putting it up.

[@DoodleChaos]

That was a great Dude Perfect trickshot at 8:56

[@mr.somethingwithsomething]

This is the best organizer video ive seen so far 👌👌

[@iRReligious]

Very nice! 💪👍 Love the BTS at the end🤣

[@MartinKing07]

Best tool organizer.

[@billyblackie9417]

Brilliant good man I watched a lot of you tube videos but no one mentioned the angle of the French strips and you are giving a great detailed description how to make and the dimensions good man thank you

[@gman02468]

This is a beautiful and efficient system. Great work might have to steal it for my workshop!

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

Really love the power tools holders

[@Vid_Master]

Thank you very much for this video! I just finished building my own and it has revolutionized my workshop. Great video!!!!!

[@BenTardif]

That’s awesome!

[@kraiggreenly5194]

Love this idea. Will be applying this too my future shop.

[@jabulaniharvey]

Fabulous assistant you have there!

[@BMad-we6qf]

Love the caulk holder. Great idea!

[@kukucthulhu7429]

Dude this looks fantastic. We are currently getting ready for a move, and I'm definitely doing something like this in the new spot.

[@lancea9785]

As with everyone that made suggestions I would include some clear pvc or acrylic to the items you don't want dust on (tape, paint brushes, batteries, etc) Looks great. Good job! Also consider a hinged bench from the wall with other benches on wheels.

[@DanielGarcia-ir8oe]

Oh man, just what I was looking for in an idea to organize my tools. I can never find anything and wanted an adjustable system. Thanks so much. Beauty is you can make it to individual preference

[@harlanjames5240]

awesome, that was exactly what i needed to see, its simple, super functional and great for small spaces, bravo!

[@MichaelGalletly]

I don't have a shop building, but I've got a third garage bay that I finally get to make into a permanent shop now that the kid is in college. I miss her, but I can permanently setup a shop now, and this French Cleat system is exactly what I need.

[@custommadecrafts1271]

Im a sucker for my girls, theyre in my videos currently but i worry what ill do once they grow up! Sending Love from one parent to another!

[@saifudeenshajudeen689]

So happy that I am here..!!

[@abuubaydullah1]

I do sublimation printing/vinyl printing and a number of other thing i have a number of desk top printers computers along with heats presses x3 and so on, they take so much room up but now i see how you've done this i can free up so much space and the functionality of it will save time, along with more work space with comfort of not having to pick thing up move them from one side to the other and the floor space will open up to and its all down to you Ben Tardif thank you.

[@tetsuyanagada]

That's a thing of beauty. Great work.

[@pinklady7184]

You are hugely creative. This video gives me ideas for workshop.

[@MacYYur4me]

Awesome project. I can already see what I need to do with my place.

[@jongnosamga3761]

Perfect idea for tools that are topsy turvy. Well done.

[@FatLittleOldLady]

Bravo! Yay!!!! Also, Doobie for a dog's name? Awesome. I don't even smoke, but that's a good name!

[@Yannispawn]

Tools and functional organization 🔥🔥🔥

[@alexanderpasnl]

This is soo cool. I really need to make something like that for my tape. I stack them up now and, of course, I always need to one that is on the bottom. I did not even realize I have a serious problem with that until I saw your solution. This is the first video I see from you, but now I really need to know what else you will be doing. I guess I can binge watch since there have passed three months since this one. Thanks!

[@supermick83]

I've saved it to my garage fitout folder and hope to get the time in the near future to do this. Great job thanks 👍

[@gregholland11]

This is freakin sweet! Awesome idea and execution!

[@KhalidAlFaris-kh3pe]

You are an amazing man, thanks for sharing our wonderful ideas

[@rgentil32]

Hi Ben: I like how you hung off the wood to show its capacity. I am trying my first workbench/carpentry project. This video is useful:) Thanks, Rick

[@dieterk9568]

nice video with smart tips. And you did it the right way: 1st step: toolstorage, 2nd step: project work, unlike me arranging a nice toolstorage after most of the projects were completed only 😁

[@rcs_rc_az961]

Wow! What a great video! Your shop is awesome man! You gave me a great idea to redo a wall in my office too! Thank you!

[@sbrk]

Absolutely love this idea.

[@A2ZGeek]

Thanks for the easy to follow video, I’m installing my tool wall today and everything is looking great! Do you plan on making videos of the various “attachments and tools boxes” you are hanging on the wall?