My collection of portable power tools and shop supplies was getting out of hand. Organization was a priority. So I came up with the storage system you see here. Each cubby has an open front with a lip to hold individual tools and accessories. You could even add labels, if you wish, to help make sure the tools are put back where they belong. The nice thing about this storage system is it’s quick to build. And you can make it any size to fit under your workbench, available wall space, or the number of tools you want to store.
I built a cabinet two cubbies high by three wide. A rabbet on each end of the sides holds the top and bottom. A centered dado accepts the shelf. Since all the openings are the same size, it’s easy to lay out and cut the dadoes for the dividers. For a sturdy case, assemble the top, bottom, sides, and shelf using both glue and screws. Before you slide the dividers in place, cut a notch on the back edge to fit around the hanging cleats. Narrow shelf fronts are screwed to the front to form the lip for each shelf. The bottom edge of these pieces are flush with the bottom face of the shelf. After that’s done, it’s just a matter of securely fastening the cabinet to the wall with long screws.
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