Build A Power Tool Rack

Don t just store your power tools with this great option charge them all at the same time.

Build a power tool rack.

Screw the inch wood screws into holes. Power racks are expensive but i am not saying that they are not worth it. Set 2 x 4 posts in corners and nail in place to create top banding. Once you ve got the largest dimensions figured out continue filling in space with dividers nailing or screwing through the top bottom and middle boards.

And 1 x 2 s for dividers. Again it is essential to have it in your arsenal of training equipment but take into consideration of building one of your own. Take your tools wherever. The drawer is a great bonus for storing drill bits screws and other accessories.

Building the basic power cage frame this simple design that uses wood instead of steel tubes and allows you to scale the rack to the designated space you have available. Image from her tool belt. Cut 2 x 4 s for posts. To provide the juice for your charging station these types of power strips will do the trick.

These can all be found at home centers and lumber yards if you don t have enough material in your scrap pile. You ll make three separate rectangular frames that will be fitted together after completion. Sometimes the simplest builds are the most functional. Lay pieces on floor and build a couple of 2 square boxes from the 1 x 4 s.

They are worth the investment because they can last you a very long time. To build it find your largest power tools and design their cubbies first. We ve shared a great drill holster made with pvc but this cordless tool station designed by amy hintze baesler from her tool belt is built from plywood and has a handy shelf to hold a power strip. Set other banding on top of some 4 x 4 s to set the same height off the floor as for the bench.

To start grab a couple of 2x6s then cut two 2x4s. Tom built the tool storage cabinet out of leftover materials from previous build it projects including inch oak plywood 1x12 inch select pine and inch birch plywood.