NikitaMaree
Nikita Maree
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How to Build a Tool Shelf


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This tool storage shelf is compact
and functional.

I am using both pallet palings and pallet stringers
for this build. I am also using some scrap non-structural pine.

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The area I am working with is 880mm wide,
800mm deep and 1640mm high.

Note: We all have different shaped tools and different sized areas to work with.
But this build can easily be adapted to fit
any sized area that you may have.

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To get a bit of an idea of the space I am working in . . .
To the left of this area is the vertical drawers
and above this area is the built in television cabinet.

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As always I start by cutting
and pulling apart some pallets.

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For the front edge of the shelf,
I ripped a length of 35x90 down the table saw at 30 degrees.
This angle holds my drills and impact drivers in a sturdy and easy to grab position.

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I attached this angle to another piece of 35x90 via pocket holes.
PVA glue between them, pipe clamped together and attached with screws.

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For additional shelf support.
I attached a length of 35x35 to the front of a wall paling.

Note: The shelf will rest on top and attach into this.
As well as getting attached into the existing wall frame.

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For my Trim Router to sit neatly on the shelf,
I used a spade bit larger than my biggest router bit,
and drilled a hole for the router to sit over.

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Added a length of 35x35 to attach the side wall palings to.
As well as to attach the flat bar to.

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The flat bar holds my angle grinders
and my small clamps.

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Framed up a small bench and attached a paling bench top.

Note: I attached the bench top underneath the frame,
only because I liked that height a bit better.

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I mounted the power board to the back wall
and also mounted my small battery charger to the wall as well.

Drilling a hole so I can run the cord down the back.
My spare battery also clips onto the flat bar.

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I sat my 3 larger chargers on the bench and ran
those cords through a paling that juts out from the back wall.

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For the vertical side pieces, I needed some long palings.
Luckily for me, my parents saved this extra long pallet for me.

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I filled in the right hand side wall with palings.
And used a Jigsaw to cut a slit for the flat bar.

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I then started to fill in the left hand side wall.


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I raided my dad's shed for a hook, to hold the extension cord.
For extra strength I attached the hook into the frame, not just the palings.

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Finally, I made an access lid
to hide the power board.

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I clamped 2 palings side by side.
Flipped that over and attached a single paling that gets attached to both top pieces.
square up and cut the ends to fit.

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28mm spade bit to drill a hole,
to help pick up the access lid.

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I am currently building 4 pallet wood drawers underneath this storage area.
The top drawer holds my batteries and a few other things.

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Thanks for checking out my build
and I will see you next time.
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