I had an open wall and a sheet of cheap 3/4inch plywood sitting around so I made a French cleat wall.
If you are not familiar with the system, the slats on the wall have the top edge cut at a 45 degree angle and the shelving/storage items have an opposite angle so they slide right into the grooves.
More pics of my messy shop
Inspiring! I also have some plywood lying around and some walls…
Get to it!
Oh, to be a homeowner…
I guess if you include my house in the price of the French cleat wall it’s not so cheap.
I’m really loving how this turned out for you. Great job!
Thanks
Did you use a table saw for the 45s?
Yes, I used my table saw.
However with a diy circular saw sled you could do this without too much fuss. Most circular saws I have seen allow the plate to be adjusted so the blade sits at an angle so that shouldnt be a problem.
I have broken down plywood into strips in similar fashion using that method.
Simple version https://www.wwgoa.com/article/shop-made-circular-saw-guide-cheap-easy-and-awesome/
If you have access to a router you can make a version that keeps you from straying https://www.woodmagazine.com/saws/shop-made-circ-saw-guide-cant-stray
When I cut down sheet goods with a circular saw I have a big 4x8 piece of foam insulation I lay on the ground and then set the plywood on to keep things well supported and keep the blade from hitting the ground.
Back when I did it, it was even simpler. I used t the circular saw guide attachment here. Set it to a certain distance away and the circular saw inclined at 45 degrees.
Yep that would work too!
Very nice! I really need to do something like this myself.
I have been planning (but not yet implemented) a wall for my workbench area. I’m hoping to make holders for my most used tools and a few of the larger pieces that don’t fit in the cupboards.
Very nice! Wish I had the space for one myself.
