Here are 10 tool organization tips to help you tidy up your workshop. For instance, here’s a DIY storage cabinet designated for table saw equipment. 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. Table Saw Storage Cabinet from Popular Woodworking Building a tool cabinet is a smart way to maximize any vertical space you have to spare. Use pegboard as a backing and on the cabinet doors, so you have plenty of surface area to hang tools. Organized Pegboard Tool Cabinet and Simple Workbench from Remodelaholic If you have a blank wall, install a large slat wall system similar to what you might see in a retail store. You can use hooks to hang tools. Also, consider storing like items inside bins and transparent plastic containers. You’ll be able to pack more items into each square foot that way. Workshop Space Organization from A Beautiful Mess There are many ways to hang tools on a wall, including slat boards and pegboards. Another popular option is to use vertical strips and anchor hooks on the strip. For smaller tools, consider a magnetic strip. DIY Cabinets from Shanty 2 Chic The plans for this workbench include ample hanging storage for power tools and space for storing larger tools, such as air compressors. Try to build in as much storage as possible, so the top remains a clear work surface. Mobile Tool Storage Workbench from Saw Dust Girl Remember, this location is ideal for commonly used tools, such as screwdrivers, if it is close to your work area. If the cabinet is on the other end of the workshop, consider storing something else that you won’t reach for as often in that location. DIY Screwdriver Storage from Fresh Crush Even though the totes are clear, it is helpful to spend time labeling each container. This step will make it much more likely that you and other members of your household will put the tools back where they belong. Organized Garage, the Paint and Tools from Hi Sugarplum Clear mason jars work well for organizing small parts, but you need to be able to put those jars somewhere that won’t clog up counter space. Consider building open shelves for them to sit on. You can even screw the lids on the underside of a shelf and suspend the jars from their lids. 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. Cordless Drill Storage from Her Tool Belt However, don’t just toss your tools inside the cabinet and call it a day. Keep them organized by hanging them on the cabinet walls. To complete this project, simply line the interior walls of a cabinet with pegboard. Cabinet Safekeeper from Ryobi
