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There isn’t a magic formula for how to organize tools.
Tool organization can be a very personal project because it depends on your specific space and needs.
Are you a woodworker, a home renovator, or a weekend hobbyist?
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You might need smallstorage solutions, or you may need to scale up for accessible power tool placement.
Here are 10 tool organization tips to help you tidy up your workshop.
after you grab a general idea of the tools on hand, sort them into like categories.
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Group all of the power tools, the small hand tools, and so on.
Next, create zones and use cabinetry to keep the like items together.
For instance, here’s a DIY storage cabinet designated fortable sawequipment.
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When planning a workshop layout, this cabinet would be hung in close proximity to the table saw.
Details like this might seem trivial at first, but they will enhance the ergonomics of the space.
Building a tool cabinet is a smart way to maximize any vertical space you have to spare.
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Usepegboardas a backing and on the cabinet doors, so you have plenty of surface area to hang tools.
you might use hooks to hang tools.
Also, consider storing like items inside bins and transparent plastic containers.
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You’ll be able to pack more items into each square foot that way.
Tools hidden away in tool boxes and drawers can be forgotten about or misplaced.
So the more you’re free to visually see on the walls, the better.
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There are many ways to hang tools on a wall, including slat boards andpegboards.
Another popular option is to use vertical strips and anchor hooks on the strip.
For smaller tools, consider a magnetic strip.
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Organize awkwardly sized items, such as paint rollers and tubes of chalk, inside clear plastic totes.
And store the totes on an open shelving unit.
Even though the totes are clear, it is helpful to spend time labeling each container.
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Consider building open shelves for them to sit on.
This wall unit works well for a small collection of power tools.
But you might require something more substantial if you own significantly more cordless tools than this.
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