Tool Rack for my Small Work Space
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Kelley that looks like a flexible and functional system.
Thanks Steve…it sounds like you will have a nice setup when all is said and done.http://hillbillydaiku.com
I also prefer having my tools on the wall behind and to the right of my bench. I usually do not clean up during a project only when I come to final stages where a clean benchtop saves my surfaces. That’s the time when scrapers, pencils and gums reappear 😉
Often I keep moving and working around obstacles for hours without taking them out of the way just because I’m at “working temperature” and can’t stop.
So far I’m working with osb screwed to the wall with many nails to hold everything that’s got a handle or at least a hole. Chisels are in small blocks with mortises to hold them. On the bench I keep a block with chisels, a mortise gauge, a mallet and my planes.
I would like to build a more refined wall hanging system but I came to a point where I decided that for the moment I only want to build things that will develop my skills and there are many projects in the pipeline!I enjoy working wood in Germany.
Greg,
I built a tool chest before I started the hand working. I have a rack on my back wall which is more of a shelf than anything else. But my tools sit on it within reach. I love my tool chest though. I plan to add some racks on the sides to hang my most used tools from and rearrange my shop so that my bench is more in the center. The chest is on wheels so it can be moved to where ever I am working. I know what you mean about small space. Although my shop is 14×16 it’s still get’s cluttered in a hurry. I’m still going to build that tool box though. I’m sure it will be handy when I have to take my tools on the road!Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
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Greg,
Yep, that was the goal. I find the rack to be very similar to the one you showed us here. I based it on the one feature in Popular Woodworking magazine. We see it in many of the pictures. I got the feeling you had done the same thing.
The French Cleat system helps to make it all flexible. It’s not as fancy or tidy as other shops I’ve seen but, I like being able to change it all up easily if decide to. I think I have a commitment issue. hahahah
Texas, USA
Kelley I originally was inspired by the photo I attached. I think this method of tool storage spans many cultures and time frames. I think that speaks to it effectiveness. I do like having all my tools within easy reach.
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Hey Greg are we reading same books?)) I can see you get inspire by Japanese woodworkers and their tools.Do you try any Japanese tools?))
Toronto, Canada
Serhiy…before I found Paul’s blog I was fascinated by Japanese woodworking, still am. I have a few tools, plane, saw and hammer, and they work well. The only tool I currently use is the small hammer, it’s a joy to use for small nailing jobs. What I quickly discovered was that Japanese craftsman are very specialized. They tend to build one thing only and perfect the methods that are required. That’s great but I want to build all manner of things so I found my way here. Besides, if you haven’t spent your life sitting and working on the floor, it’s very hard on the body of the uninitiated.
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Sandy…I like that chest/cabinet! It looks like it will hold quite a bit of tools. My floor space is just to small. Not counting where the bench sits the “open” floor space is 7’x7′.
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