Pegboard and Hanging Storage The ultimate workshop could not be complete without plenty of pegboard. This versatile addition offers plenty of space for storing frequently used tools within plain view and easy reach. Moreover, it is adaptable -- the pegs can be custom arranged and continually rearranged to meet your specific needs. When mounting pegboard, it's critical to remember that it must be mounted so there is a little bit of space behind the surface of the board. Because the hooks or pegs are designed to insert through holes in the board and hook from behind, there must be ample room behind the board for the hooks to be inserted. Once the hooks are inserted and seated in the board (figure A), they can support quite a bit of weight.
Here are the basic steps for mounting pegboard:
- As with cabinets and shelving, you'll first need to find the wall studs behind the drywall for mounting the pegboard support strips. A stud sensor (figure B) will simplify the job of finding the wall studs.
- Once you've located and marked the wall studs, use a level to scribe a level, horizontal line on the wall to serve as a guide.
- Using the mark as a guide, mount a horizontal strip of wood to the wall with wood screws. Drive the screws into the studs to provide adequate support.
- Follow this same procedure to install strips to create a framework backing for your pegboard (figure C), including some vertical strips across the center area to provide median support so that the pegboard is structurally sound once it is mounted.
- Once you've determined the measurements for your pegboard, cut the board material using a jigsaw (figure D), circular saw or table saw. Pegboard is a composite material. Avoid trying to cut the material by hand, such as with a utility knife, as this will not result in a clean cut.
- Once it's cut to your chosen dimensions, mount the board to the wood strips using wood screws and a cordless drill with screwdriver attachment (figure E).
- Once the board is mounted securely, arrange your hooks however you like.
- Pegboard Tip: Once you have lots of tools hanging from your pegboard, it may be difficult to remember where everything goes once you've taken a number of items down for use. Consider using a permanent felt-tip marker to draw outlines around your hanging tools (figure F) to make it easier to remember where everything goes when it's time to put them away.
An alternative to pegboards is to custom-make an assortment of tool hangers from wood (figure G). Individual wooden hangers allow you to arrange your tools for display in any manner that you decide.
Clamp-Storage Tip: Exposed overhead roof joists make a great place to store your supply of wood clamps when they're not in use (figure H).
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