20 MORE French Cleat Ideas for your Tool Storage #7

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Here are 20 more French Cleat ideas (7th Edition) to build for your shop.
French Cleats are one if the best ways to store many of your tools and hardware with easy access in the wall. I even like it better than having a large tool box.
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@rw7532 3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s safe to say this guy is the KING of the French Cleats. I just love the creativity. When I am done having my garage used as a giant paint booth......I’m getting to making some of these.

@badwolf5245 3 жыл бұрын

I don't even have french cleats, I've watched all of these

@mattb7895 3 жыл бұрын

2 hours ago I didn't realize that French cleats was a rabbit hole

@lynnhayes2363 3 жыл бұрын

Or some weird perpetual addiction... I'm several years in.. oh,well!!

@LogHouseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

I may have to call this the French cleat channel, and that's a good thing... So many great ideas!

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@mantaship 2 жыл бұрын

I come back and re-watch these for ideas I miss. SLC changed my life with the hand grinder holder that held the parts that go with it. Everything right there.

@vibesmom 2 жыл бұрын

These videos make me realize I need a vacation to go french cleat my entire house.

@barrykery1175 3 жыл бұрын

WOW ! So many simple great creative ideas. Thanks for sharing. I should use French Cleats more often. It would allow me to change this around as I grow. Thanks for the great video. Barry

@alohaIslandersLuau 2 жыл бұрын

Watching your videos and taking notes!!

@swoodward9792 3 жыл бұрын

great ideas and presentation! Love the outakes!

@tomhart5465 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a lot of "awesome little holders🙂

@NewTestamentDoc 3 жыл бұрын

among my favorite videos..... I tell all my woodworker friends about your videos

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

I am very thankful for your sharing you rock!

@joshperloff9179 3 жыл бұрын

I totally made the french cleat holder using the Harbor freight tilt out storage bins. Great tip thanks so much. I really enjoy these cleat ideas

@karllidbetterr 3 жыл бұрын

french cleat system for garden tools would be great to see ur ideas

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

I will keep that in mind, thanks

@713faustinocano 2 жыл бұрын

Just put up my first cleat on wall today.

@chetosolis9920 2 жыл бұрын

Excelente, buen trabajo, gracias por compartir tus ideas 💡

@paulnorris820 3 жыл бұрын

I only have a plan to have a shop in the near future but I have spent a good deal of time researching how I want it set up and everything from A TO Z and this is somewhere around A in the finishing the inside before moving one tool of any kind into the shop I have watched all 7 of the videos and made lots of notes. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

@ryanrobot2003 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome ideas!

@eversonl6724 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these amazing ideas! Keep em going. 👍

@wallacesheckells7095 3 жыл бұрын

Some really great ideas. Thanks for sharing my friend.

@johncstahnii6634 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips using French cleats! I’ve saved all your videos thus far.....several ideas I never would thought

@thomgray8565 3 жыл бұрын

thanks again I always find something I can use

@christineadams7152 2 жыл бұрын

It was probably already mentioned but with the trash bag holder, you could leave part of the next bag hanging out the end so they are easily grabbed each time you need one. I love all you do on your videos. I am also glad to see your family members assisting you. Thank you and your family for sharing your knowledge and life with us. You are such a blessing and I am very happy to see that you are willing to share your beliefs with the world also. Be blessed!!

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christine

@kaycox5555 3 жыл бұрын

Geez! You are limitless in your ideas! Terrific and thank you!

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

Limitless, WOW, thank you!

@bulat64 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo!

@KRSound 3 жыл бұрын

The t-nut idea is a great one! Now I can know before I get to the hardware store.

@RubikFan 3 жыл бұрын

Get a bolt in each size and put that through to be able to test nuts also.

@stanmashek3085 3 жыл бұрын

thank you very much keep up the great work helps so many of us

@POSTALHIPPY 3 жыл бұрын

I started french cleats after seeing your first video. Now my wife even jokes about it. I have them all over as well now. Now she said we need a first aid kit just so we can have it on a cleat, regardless that we have a cabinet nearby. Thanks.

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! They are the best.

@FirthFabrications 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos. You were a big inspiration for my french cleat wall I made earlier this year

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@glenschumannGlensWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@TheLightHouseLady 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips

@dennisschickling5759 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Tips. #STAYSAFE

@bobwhite8638 2 жыл бұрын

Your ideas are great! However, my shop is not large so wall space is a premium. I have found that stacking items out from the wall saved a lot of space. For instance, spreading out clamps laterally takes up a lot of wall space. Hanging the clamps to the side and stacking them about 4 deep out from the wall is a great space saver.

@AGlimpseInside 3 жыл бұрын

The jack stands are definitely my favorite. I really enjoy this series brother.

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, that means a lot coming from you.

@perropulgoso3351 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder what his kitchen and baths look like 🔩🔨

@rodriquezmcclatchey8887 2 жыл бұрын

I notice the Workbenchcon cup i went to my 1st one this year. Your videos are awesome just what i needed building my French cleat wall now and have these videos on repeat.

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I will be at the next WorkBenchCon. If you happen to go, please introduce yourself.

@aray777 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video and very organized shop. Love the bloopers!

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@johnvodopija 3 жыл бұрын

Some more great ideas. I liked the drink and snacks holder 👍😎🇦🇺

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@JG24AJ 3 жыл бұрын

Shared your video to my Facebook news feed. A lot of very handy & needed ideas. Pray you guys are in great health and continue to be that way, God bless you all and thanks for sharing.

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. We are doing great. I hope your family is doing good as well.

@RhinoWorks 3 жыл бұрын

another nice edition. the holder for the bench cookies is pretty genius! 👌

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that!

@dieterk9568 3 жыл бұрын

very entertaining 👍😁

@joshperloff9179 3 жыл бұрын

the T-Nut cleat is my next project

@Lovethempeas 3 жыл бұрын

If you have a lot of electronic tools, adding a label to your tools that come in a pouch would be useful. It can go on the end of the L shape bracket at 11:05

@johncstahnii6634 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked the “t” nut creation & the drink and snack shelf with French cleats. Next to that I would need to create a shelf to trap the critters that nibble on my snacks. My shop is Not mouse proof. Virtually everything in my shop hangs from these cleats. On all four walls, cleats hold my cabinets, overhead shelving, hand & power tools. Under the three windows, I’m planning to install countertops self contained attached with 4” cleats. I want everything to be movable. I’m not really sure if this last idea will really work out?? I really like the idea of being totally organized. I’m a bad tool/accessory junkie with boxes of stuff. I prefer things are in sight if possible. Thank you for great project ideas.

@ManCrafting 3 жыл бұрын

Another great collection of organizational ideas. Glad to see the cups I gave you at WBC are getting some use. I hadn’t thought to use French cleats for my Garage tools. Now I’m considering doing a lot of that. What about the lawn folding chairs that fit in bags? Those things are a storage nightmare.

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chad. We love those cups and use them all of the time. I'm sure you could come up with a ton of ideas for your FC tool wall, especially since you make a lot with metal. Now those chairs could be a challenge, I will have to think on that one. ☺️

@ManCrafting 3 жыл бұрын

Specific Love Creations I’ve definitely made a lot of storage solutions recently with heavier duty metal brackets I’ve fabricated. It’s nice having the ability.

@neil.hodgson 3 жыл бұрын

Love your French clear ideas. But do you have a solution for outdoor work areas? Can I make a wall that won’t warp? Can I use Aluminium? I want to take my storage system from my small shed, outside to my work area. Thanks for your help, and keep the videos coming.

@HollywoodMGB3 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos with great ideas.... what size hole did you cut for the tumblers and the dimensions of the holder?

@kirbyspencer538 3 жыл бұрын

I have had french cleats in my garage for many years. The video I would like to make (and see) is what considerations go into the initial layout of the wall strips. Compared with your layouts, It seems we're both using plywood in 3" strips [actually 2-7/8ths] which give 128 linear feet out of a 4'x8' sheet with 2 screws at each stud. Why 3", why 2 screws, why plywood? Any tips on ripping all those strips? How did you treat the strips? I used just boiled linseed oil. How did you come up with the spacing between strips or how high the top strip should be? - we clearly differed on that approach, for instance I offset so as to not run into my outlets and light switches and put the top strip as high as possible without conflicting with the ceiling when getting holders on/off. Also, I was shocked at how much material went into my garage, some estimation techniques on how many screws and how much wood for the initial layout would be helpful for noobs. Also, I started with 'strip spacers' and a 4' level, but quickly moved to a laser level on a tripod when laying out and installing the strips which allowed me to see the lines on three walls at a time - what tips/tricks do you have in that area? Finally, I spaced the strips the same on every wall, if I was doing it over I might have used more space between strips on my two walls that are not near my main work area. As I said, I would like to make such a video but as I am not a videographer I would like to see yours. We could collaborate if you want. Cheers!

@MK-bj7qn 2 жыл бұрын

These clips are nice. Thank you. Do you stain your cleats and do what do you use?!?

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you it is stained with traditional cherry

@heniv181 3 жыл бұрын

I love these videos. I am totally making system like this. However, a question for the expert. Could a small wodden cam help to lock the cleats to the rails? For long cleats it Could be on the back and close the space to the lower edge and lock the cleat in. Or you Could have wooden peg just below the lower edge on the rail that you push through a hole? Perhaps a solution to a non-problem.

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the questions. I actually used those and a few more ideas in how to lock French cleats in place on a previous video.

@KaitlynMcLachlanPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

I think I'm sold on the french cleat idea! When I come across some other videos, I see some people mount the french cleat holder portion right at the very top of their holder, while others place it lower down (and it looks like the top of the holder probably "rests" on the next row of cleat above? Is there a reason for NOT positioning the cleat holder at the very top of the back of it? Thanks for all your enthusiasm and information around the french cleats! :)

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy working in your space with French Cleats. I prefer to mount the cleat at the top of the holder because it usually is the best leverage point for the heavier tools to rest on a lower cleat. But you can experiment with the possibilities yourself.

@KaitlynMcLachlanPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

@Specific Love Creations Thanks so much! One last question - do you have any general guidance for selecting height of the cleats, height of the cleat holder section, and spacing of cleats? For spacing, "too close" is never a problem as long as you can insert+remove a holder right? But when it comes to the cleat+cleat holder heights themselves... how do you determine that?

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

It really just depends on the size of the tools, but if you can, try to shape them for the least amount of wall space.

@JonasNeumann6 3 жыл бұрын

140 french cleat options so far. Give it a few more episodes and you wont have space :D I am planning on making a "Showcase" for a Tablet with plexiglass lid for dust protection, charging and aux cable to the outside. That way I can listen to music and have a look at pdf build plans if I need to. Could put a cleat on that as well. Feel free to use that idea if you like, could be interesting to see the features someone else would put on it

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like an awesome project. When you complete it, please let me know, I would love to see it.

@1252PFC 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. But I have watched the earlier videos and still don't know how the pieces, especially the horizontal ones, are secured on each of the designs.

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

With glue, screws, or nails

@norbertf5815 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are really fantastic. Do you have an Amazon Link of the lamp you are showing at 08:00 ? Regards from Germany 🇩🇪

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking but I'm sorry I do not

@brandonejem8620 3 жыл бұрын

What is the average depth of your cleats? I'm thinking I want a pull out shelf system. Kind of similar to those pull out pantry shelves.

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

It is a good rule of thumb to have the depth not longer than the length of the backing or it can be too front heavy and fall off.

@guyh.4553 3 жыл бұрын

SL, for the extension cords, why don't you just screw a surge protector strip on to a cleat? That way, all you have to do is turn off the strip, not unplug everything. The drink holder is brilliant! Another use for the stud finder holder is drill a hole in the bottom and put a metal detector wand in it. I have o e of those inexpensive HF ones that would fit in there perfectly. Great ideas!

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

I don't trust the surge protectors after see what lighting strikes have done to houses in our area, it might shock you. (☺️ Pun intended) That is a cool idea on the wand, I will have to look into it, thanks.

@lalbabuprasad354 3 жыл бұрын

See bhi

@Silent-G 3 жыл бұрын

Did you do a video for your socket storage?

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was in video #5

@Silent-G 3 жыл бұрын

Specific Love Creations I really learn a lot from your videos! Thanks, and keep up the great work!

@seb2763 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, where do you find the little box for the screw (number 9)? Thanks

@SpecificLove7 2 жыл бұрын

harbor freight

@AquillWise 3 жыл бұрын

I am th 46th view! And first comment!

@RubikFan 3 жыл бұрын

I have access to some pieces of plywood. Is there a reason to not use that for the cleats?

@SpecificLove7 3 жыл бұрын

As long as it is good quality, it can work. But on the French cleat part, I would suggest using at least 3/4"

@RubikFan 3 жыл бұрын

@@SpecificLove7 THANKS! Yes, it is 3/4". Excited to get started with that. Perhaps 1 1/2" tall to the short side?

@kirbyspencer538 3 жыл бұрын

If you ask me, the best part of the system is that you can use scraps. Since I don't really care too much about the aesthetics of the finished holder, that is about all I use both for the cleat and the holder itself.