Workshop Storage Bins on French Cleats
If you're looking for ways to organise your workshop, make storage bins that are mounted on a French cleat hanging system.
Make the storage boxes with 12mm plywood and install a 22mm pine batten with French cleat system for hanging the storage boxes onto a wall. You can make a single size, or multiple sizes, and the boxes can be fitted with dividers for even more storage.
GOOD TO KNOW: Make basic workshop storage boxes - or use a router or table saw to route a slot to divide the boxes into sections with 3mm Masonite or Plywood.
YOU WILL NEED:
20 x 94mm pine - French cleat
All pieces 12mm plywood unless otherwise specified:
Small Boxes
45 x 125mm - front
90 x 101mm - back
90 x 165mm - sides
101 x 153mm - base
Medium Boxes
45 x 220mm - front
90 x 196mm - back
90 x 165mm - sides
196 x 153mm - base
Large Boxes
45 x 340mm - front
90 x 316mm - back
90 x 165mm - sides
316 x 153mm - base
Wood glue
32mm Panel pins
TOOLS:
Drill plus assorted bits
Table saw
Wall plugs and screws
Hammer
Quick clamps
Buy everything you need for this project at Builders Warehouse.
HERE'S HOW:
1. Measure up and mark at 45mm and then cut a 45-degree angle at the front end of the side sections.
2. Glue all the pieces together and clamp for a couple of hours.
3. Hammer in a couple of panel pins along each edge.
4. Cut the battens with a French cleat for mounting onto the wall and on the back of the storage boxes. Set the blade at a 45-degree angle, with the fence for a cleat 40mm wide. Glue opposing French cleats onto the back of the boxes.
GOOD TO KNOW: After cutting the 45-degree angle, trim 3mm straight off the sharp angle to prevent any splintering along the edge.
5. Mount the battens on the wall, spacing equally 50mm apart and using a spirit level.
