This year, we are focusing on shop organization projects and efficiency, and this project easily fits the bill! This wall mounted power tool charging and organization station allowed for us to have a place to hang all of our tools, rather than throwing them haphazardly around the shop and constantly having to look for them with each new build. We absolutely loved this project and ended up making three of these units so that we could organize different brands of tools we had, with their charging stations mounted on the sides of the units for each of those brands. There are also two shelves with each unit that allows for holding bits, screws, spare batteries, and other miscellaneous parts!
To start off, we cut all of the wood down to size. We used a miter saw to cut down all of the sides and back pieces for the unit. We also cut a slight angle with each of the slides to add some nice detail and prevent a harsh edge on them.
For each of the joints on these units, we used brad nails and wood glue to attached all of the pieces. This made it easy and quick to assemble, while making sure it kept plenty strong. I set the sides at a 90 degree angle and attached them flush with the back piece.
I then continued to add the shelves between the side pieces. I left enough room for the tools to hang from below the lower shelf. Then, I left enough space between the two shelves for any bits and accessories, while ensuring there was a small shelf on top for batteries and other items on top (like a circular saw that wouldn't fit into the slots of these units).
After I had assembles all the pieces for one unit, it was quick and easy to knock out two more. Now, it was time to move on to the slots that will hold the tools. I used a table to cut the think pieces of wood that will end up being assembled into the slots.
I made sure to keep measuring after each new part of the unit was assembled, to account for any slight changes in dimensions as we progressed. This allowed for the slots to sit flush against the edges of the shelves. For these, we continued to use wood glue and brad nails, attaching the nails through the back of the unit, and angled in from the top of the shelf.
To be able to use the brad nails for the slots, we used short ones through the vertical piece into the first horizontal edge. Then, we used longer brad nails through the other end of the horizontal piece to ensure there was plenty of strength.
Once all the pieces were nailed and glued together, I decided to spray paint all of the units black. This is because I had used scrap wood for each of these, and I wanted to hide all of the defects and different types of wood used.
Now that we are reaching the end, I started attaching all of the battery chargers to the sides, as well as a power strip on each unit to allow for organizing the cables and having plenty of power available.
To hang the units onto the wall, we decided to use french cleats. If this is a new method for you, it simply means taking two pieces of wood cut at 45 degree angles. We then attach one side, angled down onto the organization unit, and the other end attached to the wall, with the angle facing up. The unit can then simply be placed onto the french cleat on the wall, and easily be moved at a later time if needed. This type of method also allows for plenty of strength in holding the tools.
Finally, we could hang up all the tools and we are all done!
We hope you enjoyed this build ! We really enjoyed how this project let us organize all of the power tools in the shop. Not only have we been more organized since making these stations, but we have been more efficient in shop, since our tools are always within reach and are always charged and ready to go! Let us know what you think in the comments below and thanks for reading!