I set up my shop
a couple of years ago, but didn't give too much thought on
organization. Since I've used it for a while, I have
accumulated a lot of materials and small parts. So I
decided it's time for a shop makeover.
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First thing of course is to clear out the entire work space. All tools, materials, shelving, storage units etc. so you are left with a completely blank canvas.
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| Next, is to come up with a plan of how you would like your work space to be laid out. I have made a sketch of my plan for one wall. On the bottom, I'm going to put a run of base cabinets. Some will have doors and some drawers. On top of the cabinets, a heavy wood countertop. Up above, I'll install wall cabinets with doors. Finally, I'll leave a space in between the wall cabinets for a tool board. |
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| The cabinets I'm using are from Stanley
and are designed specifically for basements, garages and workshop
storage. |
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| These cabinets are strong, yet lightweight and hang very easily using a series of these clips, which are mounted to the wall in a level line. |
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| The cabinet installation is very easy.
Mark a leveled line, I used an ArigGrip
Laser Level by Ryobi... |
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| ...screw the clips in place along the line... |
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| ...hang the cabinets in place... |
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| ...and finally, secure the cabinet in place with a couple screws on in the inside. |
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| For additional weight capacity and to keep the cabinet from pulling away from the wall, add clips to the bottom of the cabinet. |
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| The base cabinets are even easier to install. Simply roll them in place, check for level... |
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| ...and make necessary adjustments by screwing the leg bottoms up or down. |
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| For the countertop I'm using a inch and a half thick solid hardwood. |
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| The final part of this wall's workstation is to add the pegboard. Add strips of 1 by 1 to create a gap behind the pegboard leaving space for the pegs to grip on the backside. |
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| The pegboard
is made with a surface that has a titanium-carbon fiber look.
Several drywall screws will attach the pegboard to the 1 by
2's and blend in so well, they are barely visible. |
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| These plastic tool holders lock in place with a push of this white screw head. They won't pull out when tools are removed or replaced... |
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| ...and they come in a variety of shapes for everything from pliers to drills. |
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