Workshop Organizers

A few hours spent building this wall-hung unit saves a lifetime of hunting for bits. Quickly find what you need with a glance through a clear acrylic door that keeps out dust. To build this cabinet, we will show you how to make a simple and sturdy face frame and case door frame using half-laps cut with a dado blade. And, we will show you how to pack the most bits into the smallest space.

To keep chisels sharp and easy to find, place them in this storage/display rack. Not only does it make your chisels look great, separating them helps protect the sharpened ends.

This super organized project will provide plenty of room for all the bits you will need to drive a wide assortment of screws. Build the box, then apply the quick-reference chart to match the right bit...

Wall-mount this handy holder near the stationary saws in your shop, or, if you like, place it on a convenient benchtop. You will find it the ideal storage project for organizing an assortment of saw blades and a dado-blade set.

This bench top sanding disc caddy allows you to store, wrap, and tote your sanding needs with this single portable unit.

Use this practical rack as a freestanding unit, or remove the feet and fasten it to your workshop wall. Either way, this shop project displays your chisels proudly and protects their finely honed edges.

We packed all these tools and bitsâ135 pieces totalâinto an instant-access storage unit that takes up just 2 x 2 feet of wall space. Think of how it will help organize your shop! Spin the entire carou...

Hang them at a convenient height, and lift off only the dispensers you need. Start by determining how many rolls of tape you use in your shop. Then, create a dispenser for each from this plan.

Organize the stuff in your garage, basement, or workshop with this easy-to-build project. You will complete it in no time, thanks to the simple screw joinery and identical basic bin construction. And using melamine panels meansâno finishing. Overall dimensions of one bin: 42 inches high, 18 inches deep, and 20 inches wide. Build one, two, three, or all four of the bins. Plan includes all four. Or customize the bins to suit your storage items by mounting the shelves and divider where you wish.

You can keep the most frequently used bits and accessories for your drill press with this simple to build holder. We designed ours to fit a 3-1/8 inch diameter column but you can easily adapt the plan to fit your needs, whether it be a drill press column or a steel post in your workshop.

Here is a pair of wall-hung shop accessories bound to make your shop more organized. The take-anywhere Hardware Bins make it convenient to carry these simply made containers to your work area and return them to the holder when done. Also included is the tapes-to-go Wall Hung Dispensers. Just hang them a a convenient height and lift off only the dispensers you need.

When needed, this DIYer says his fold-up table adds 16+ square feet of work surface. Stowed, it projects only 4-1⁄2 inches from the wall.

We designed this perforated hardboard tool storage system to help you stay organized in your workshop. The system consists of a framed hanging tool board sized to suit your needs and eight specialized tool holders made from scrap wood.

Moving a pile of workpieces around the shop can be a hassle. Or if you are working at one tool, it is nice to have an extra worksurface to help keep everything organized. With our rollaround shop cart, both problems are solved. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

Looking for that single location where you can store all of your sanding supplies? This WOOD magazine original, featuring a half-dozen easy-to-build projects, may be just the tick. It includes holders...

This quick-to-make project slides between the rails in the lathe bed (known as the ways) and cradles turning tools within arms reach. When not in use, it hangs on the wall out of the way. Feel free to customize it for the number and types of turning tools you own.

Keep tools, hardware, and supplies organized in this space-saving, 4-door cabinet. Though it occupies little more than 7 square feet of wall area, it offers a full 26 square feet of storage on the per...

Here is a project to help you keep it all together. It is the perfect solution for keeping your cordless tools, chargers, and accessories organized and ready to go. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.