Do-it-yourself stand for open-end wrenches. Holder for open end wrenches

Who hasn't felt annoyed when looking for this or that wrench in the locker's workbench drawer or special box, where they are usually located in a chaotic mess? There is an opportunity not to spoil your mood, improve the culture of your work and not waste time looking for the right tool.
To do this, it is enough to acquire a suitable wooden beam, for the processing of which you will need some simple tools. The entire job will take approximately one hour to complete. With this simple yet effective wrench holder, you won't have to swear looking for the wrench you need at the moment.

Required Tools

In order for the work to go smoothly, and not to require too much physical effort, I propose the following set of tools (naturally, they can be replaced by others, in particular, manual ones, the main thing is the high-quality performance of the corresponding operations):

• electric jigsaw;
• belt grinder (grinder);
• desktop drilling machine;
• mechanical cutter;
• manual screwdriver;
• metal ruler and pencil;
• protractor-ruler for drawing inclined parallel lines.

Required Materials

In order for the fixture to last longer, a beam of the appropriate section must be made of hardwood: birch, oak, maple, ash, elm, etc. You will also need two cambric or plastic inserts and two suitable screws of comparable sizes.
In principle, the open-end wrench holder can be soaked in oil, varnished or simply painted with any oil paint. This will give them more strength and improve their appearance, which is also important in our aesthetic age.

Manufacturing process

We begin the work by cutting out a blank for the future wrench holder on an electric jigsaw from a wooden beam or thick board suitable for the section and length.

Then we process all the edges of the workpiece on a belt grinder, which is also called a grinder. For the back side of the workpiece, this is the final operation, so it must be performed with sufficient quality.

Now you can start marking the wooden beam.

To do this, along its narrow side, using a metal ruler and a simple pencil, we draw a line in the center along the entire length of the workpiece. Then we make marks at an equal distance on the drawn line every 25 mm. These are the centers of drilling through holes - the lower bases of the key sockets.
We drill holes in the beam one after the other, without missing a single mark, on a desktop drilling machine. The main thing in this operation is to maintain the verticality and parallelism of all holes in relation to each other.

To give aesthetics and safety of using the future fixture, we round off all the front edges with a milling head of the appropriate profile, which is driven by an electric motor.

Then, using a protractor-ruler, having previously set the required angle of inclination, we draw with a pencil two parallel tangents to each hole along the entire length of the beam.

Next, on an electric jigsaw, we make successive cuts to all the holes along the previously marked lines and remove the resulting bars. Nests for open-end wrenches are ready!

It remains to drill small through holes from both ends for attaching the fixture to the wall of the garage or workshop. To do this, we insert cambric or ready-made plastic inserts of the desired section into pre-made holes in the wall.

It remains only to align the holes on the fixture and in the wall, and tightly screw in the large-head screws with a hand screwdriver. Open-end wrench storage device is ready!

It remains only to carefully insert the keys into the formed grooves in a certain sequence: large ones at the bottom, small ones at the top. As you can see, the device looks not only functional, but also quite aesthetically pleasing.

Improvements and alternatives

In principle, this key holder can simply be cut out with a small, well-sharpened, hand saw, knocking out the sawn plates with a carpenter's chisel or a flat screwdriver with a strong handle. With some care in the work, the required functionality of the product and sufficient aesthetics will be ensured.
Instead of a wooden block, you can use two metal plates connected to each other from the back by welding with 2-3 jumpers. Cuts can be made with a grinder.
It is easier and more convenient to use a rectangular, square and even round pipe or U-shaped finished profile of the appropriate size to make a key holder. It is possible that the reader of these lines will offer his own version of the turnkey device.

Garage space is often combined with a workshop. The tool storage system in the garage should be thoughtful. Finished designs GOSNITI are considered optimal.

A home craftsman who wants to save money will need improvised materials. Complex mechanisms equipped with movable elements, it is forbidden just store.

To make the correct placement of the tool in the garage and clean up, there are the following options storage organization:

• on shelves;
• on the shelves;
• in cabinets;
• on stands;
• on shields.

There are shelves of various modifications:

• hinged;
• closed;
• stationary;
• mobile.

Various materials are used for their manufacture, such as metal or wood. Small parts require hanging shelves. They are usually located at the level of the chin of the owner of the garage. If the inventory has to use often, would be better for him. open structures, and in the closed store unnecessary things.

See how you can make an interesting do-it-yourself garage tool storage option:

The direct competitors of mobile shelves are movable boxes. The device has specialized containers for tools.

Factory tool racks in the garage are made in accordance with GOST. These ergonomic designs are easy to make with your own hands. To store large aggregates or tires, you will need large shelving.

If you want to make a tool cabinet in the garage with your own hands, then there should be special drawers or bags. This storage allows to avoid dust ingress. You can also rationally use side walls. With the help of special tool mounts in the garage, a place is equipped for fixing the planer. Can be placed on doors rubber hose holders.

A skilled craftsman will make a do-it-yourself tool stand in the garage. The material for its manufacture is chipboard sheet. Additionally used as tool holders canned metal cans.

How to store tools in the garage?

A convenient place to store shield, or storage panel, or simply tool board in the garage. Screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers are fixed on them. To make a shield for a tool in the garage with your own hands, use an array of boards and strong hooks. The configuration depends on the personal preferences of the master.

How to place the tool in the garage on the wall - photo:

As you can see in the photo, storing a tool in a garage with your own hands is not at all difficult to organize. All you need is desire and a little patience.

Storage of keys with tools on the wall of the garage

How to fix the tool on the wall in the garage? The optimal tool storage system in the garage involves the use of the entire area of ​​the wall.

1. After installing the horizontal guides, they are hung on them. section-shelves. Small things like nails and screws can be put in plastic jars that have had mayonnaise or horseradish. Their lids are screwed to the shelves.
2. Can be made for nuts, washers, scissors and keys stand in the garage by hand. Special loops make wire. Washers with nuts are strung on the split ends, and the dimensions of the fittings are indicated on cardboard labels. Scissors with keys are hung on metal hooks.
3. For drills, cutters and storing keys in the garage, attach to the wall foam pad. They are firmly fixed in the elastic material and can be easily removed from it if necessary.
4. Another method of attaching tools in the garage is disposable plastic plates. If you cut them into two equal parts, you get blanks. Then they are attached to the wall with self-tapping screws. The resulting pockets are used to store saw blades or grinding wheels.
5. For storage of clamps it is recommended to use rectangular plywood box. It is attached to the wall and after that the handles of the clamps are placed in it.
6. Sturdy wall mounts are designed to store bicycles. Their base must be metal.
7. In order not to lose a screwdriver of the right size, they are used for storage magnetic holder. Then they are always visible.
8. From hooks with paper clips, the craftsman will quickly make fixture for cloths intended for tape plates.

A convenient option for a panel for storing tools in the garage, which does not take up much space:

Many men use the garage for more than just parking. Often, tools or old things are stored in the garage, which are a pity to throw away, but there is no place in the apartment for them. Also, the building is often carried out repair or other work that requires tools and dimensional material. Thus, the building often becomes like a warehouse.

Wall or hanging shelves in the garage are a great way to store a lot of things without cluttering up the usable area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room.

Durable and reliable material designed for heavy loads. Metal shelves can withstand a lot of weight, it is convenient to store parts and tools on them. Also, the metal is durable and wear-resistant. If the material is coated with a special composition against corrosion and rust, then structures made of it can serve for many decades.

Unlike metal, wood is more affordable. Easy to process, does not require welding. Wooden shelves can also serve for a long time, the only drawback is the low resistance to changes in temperature and humidity conditions.

To improve the wear resistance and durability of the wooden elements of the shelves, it is required to periodically coat the material with special covering paints. This will help the wood avoid rotting, warping, and pest damage.

Other materials, such as plastic, plywood, stone, are rarely used to make shelves.

Structural variations of suspended shelves

May be open or closed. With or without back wall. Most often, a metal corner and a wooden base are used for the manufacture of such structures. They are hung on the walls with anchors. The type of fastening can be permanent or dismantled.

These structures are made of a metal corner, a wooden base, a special cable or a metal round profile fixed to special anchors is used as side walls.

These shelves are hung on special hooks driven or welded into the ceiling beams. The advantages of ceiling shelves are quick dismantling if necessary. Disadvantages - a rather shaky design, which can sway when touched.

It is not recommended to store expensive tools or fragile items on such shelves.

Shelf in the form of a shield for tools

This design is equipped with small shelves for storing small items and special hanging fittings. The shield consists of a solid rear wall fixed in the wall with an anchor. Shelves, special hooks or tool holders are mounted on the wall.

This shelf is very convenient for carpentry and locksmith work. Most often, such a shield is hung in front of a workbench so that all the necessary tools are at hand. Sometimes the shield is equipped with additional lighting in the form of a lamp on a movable leg.

If there is a desire to save the usable area of ​​​​the room, then you can make a hanging shelf with a ceiling mount with your own hands.

Materials required for the manufacture of the structure

Tools for the job

1. Drill with a drill for wood. The diameter of the drill should match the diameter of the stud.
2. Perforator for drilling holes in the ceiling for fixing anchors. The drill should be slightly smaller than the diameter of the anchor.
3. Wrenches, their marking must match the size of the nuts used.
4. Electric jigsaw.
5. Screwdriver.
6. bubble level.

Work order

Step 1. To begin with, a shelf of the desired width and length is cut out of a sheet of plywood or fiberboard.

It is worth knowing that it is recommended to place load-bearing studs at an average load on the material after 60-70 cm. If the shelf is longer, then over time the plywood or fiberboard sheet will noticeably bend and sag.

Step 2 To enhance the strength of the material, a metal profile equipped with internal stiffeners can be fixed along the ends of the plate.

Step 3 Holes for studs are marked along the edges of the shelf. It is worth knowing that it is desirable to drill 5-7 cm from the edges of the plate. If the holes are located too close to the ends, the material may crumble under the weight of the items placed on the shelf.

Step 4 After the holes are drilled, the shelf must be attached to the ceiling and, using a pencil, transfer the location of the holes to the ceiling. Thus, the structure will be located without distortions and you can not be afraid that the studs are deformed.

Holes are drilled in the ceiling for the anchor, dust is removed from them. The anchors are driven into the concrete to the stop and the nuts are tightened.

Long metal studs are connected to anchors placed on the ceiling. The connection is fixed with the help of coupling nuts. It is also desirable to insure the connection with an additional ordinary nut, which is screwed onto the thread of the stud.

Step 5 After the studs are firmly fixed on the ceiling, the shelf installation period begins. A nut is screwed onto the stud, then a washer. After that, a shelf is strung on the ends of the studs.

Shelf fixation is carried out using Grover's washer and control nut. Washers protect the openings of the shelf from breaking under loads. Grover serves as protection against loosening of the fixing nut. You can use two nuts for safety and greater structural strength. The final adjustment of the mounting hardware is carried out according to the level.

This hanging shelf will save a lot of space in the garage. The only drawback is the mobility of the structure. You can eliminate it with the help of a special metal corner. One edge of the corner is attached to the wall, the second - to the base of the shelf. Thus, the entire suspension structure is fixed. Also, a metal corner will strengthen the shelf, which will affect its durability.

DIY tool shield shelf

In order for all small tools to be at hand during plumbing or carpentry work, you can think over and make a special shield. Shelves-shields are not distinguished by high carrying capacity and strength, they cannot be used to store heavy tools, but for small and necessary things that are always lost, this design would be ideal.

It is important to know!

1. It is desirable to hang a shelf with a tool on a plastered wall, otherwise condensation will accumulate between the brick or block surface and the wall of the shelf. Constant high humidity will adversely affect the material of the shield, may cause it to deform or rot.
2. The average load per square meter of the shield surface should not exceed 14 kg. The weight of the structure will lead to rapid destruction.
3. The height of the shield is determined by the growth of the owner of the garage. The top edge of the shelf should not be higher than human height. Otherwise, it will be inconvenient to take tools from the shield.
4. If shelves are thought out on the shield, it is not advisable to make them closed. It will also make the job harder. All small tools and parts must be in the public domain.

How to make a shield with your own hands

Materials and tools

Step 1. First you need to choose the size of the shield. Most often, such a shelf is fixed in front of a workbench, behind which a person is engaged in repair work. It is desirable that the shield in width be slightly larger than the dimensions of the workbench.

Step 2 Then a shield is cut out of plywood or other material. Immediately a place for small shelves is marked on it.

Step 3 Then, using a jigsaw, shelves with side walls are cut. The side walls of the shelves can be made the same size as the length of the shield. Further, with the help of long self-tapping screws, the shelf structure is assembled and attached to the surface of the shield. A place to store jars and boxes with nails and other small things is ready.

Step 4 Attaching hooks. To do this, holes are drilled in the shield and dowels are driven into them and special threaded hooks are screwed in. It is advisable to think in advance where and what tool will be located. Proceeding from this, hooks are drilled.

Then, eyelets or brackets are attached to the back wall to fix the shelf on the wall. The last step is to mount the shelf on the wall. Holes are drilled with a perforator, anchors are driven into them. If the shelf is fastened “tightly”, then it is possible to strengthen the fixation of the structure with a special washer, which will prevent the eyes from slipping off the anchor.

A simple and convenient shield for tools and parts is ready. If all the tools and material are available, then it can be done in a few hours.

Video - Small shelves on the wall for storing keys and other tools

Hello to all DIY lovers!

As you know, we all almost constantly have to use open-end wrenches. Literally every day, it is necessary to tighten or unscrew some nut on some device, both at home and in the garage or in the workshop.

Naturally, it is highly desirable to have a complete set of wrenches, or at least a good set of wrenches, for nuts of the most popular sizes.

I also have a similar set of keys, bought a few years ago. Moreover, these keys are quite compactly inserted into a plastic holder, which, moreover, can be hung on the wall.

This set used to hang on my wall in my studio. However, practice has shown that with such a placement and on such a holder, these keys are not very convenient to use.

Firstly, with this arrangement, the sizes of the keys are not visible. And since they are assembled quite compactly, you often have to make mistakes in choosing the right size key.

Secondly, the plastic holder shown in the photo turned out to be very unreliable, since after a year of use it began to gradually collapse.

As a result, I decided to make a homemade holder for this set of keys, on which it would be convenient to hang or remove them, and the dimensions of all the keys would be clearly visible.

In order to make such a holder, I needed the following accessories:

Materials and fasteners:

A piece of board 2 cm thick, 12 cm wide, and 95 cm long;

Magnetic holder for knives;

Two wood screws 4x25 mm;

Two wood screws 4x40 mm;

Screws with a press washer 4x20 mm;

Tubes 5 mm in diameter, or similar plastic tubes;

The wrench set itself, plus an adjustable wrench.

Instruments:

Drawing and measuring tools (pencil, tape measure and square);

Electric jigsaw with a saw for a figured cut;

Electric drill-driver;

Hand planer;

Drill for metal with a diameter of 2.5 mm;

Drill for metal with a diameter of 4 mm;

Spherical cutter for wood;

Screwdriver bit PH2, for driving screws;

Sandpaper.

Manufacturing process

To begin with, we remove the chamfers on the front edges of the blank board with a planer, and it is better to even round them a little.

Then we mark the board, which will serve as a holder, and drill holes with a diameter of 4 mm at its ends, for screws, with which we will mount the holder on the wall.

We countersink these holes for the screw heads with a spherical cutter for wood.

Now we saw off the ends at the holder board with a jigsaw.

Then we carry out the processing with sandpaper and fasten the magnetic knife holder to the left side of the holder board with screws.

For this purpose, I took an old short knife holder that hung in our kitchen. But now a new holder has been hung in the kitchen, and this one is just right for hanging the four smallest keys.

Immediately behind the magnetic holder, we prick with an awl and drill two blind holes with a drill with a diameter of 2.5 mm.

We drill these holes to a depth of about 10 mm.

The distance between these holes should be equal to the width of the handle of the key that we will hang in this place, plus about 10-14 mm for large keys (from 20 mm or more), or 7-10 mm for small ones (less than 20 mm.).

Then we cut off two identical pieces of cambric or plastic tubing, approximately 6-10 mm long, again, the length of these pieces depends on the size, and, in particular, on the thickness of a particular key.

By the way, if there is no suitable cambric at hand, or it’s just a pity to use it for such purposes, then you can simply use these plastic tubes from bottles of liquid soap.

I just used them. These tubes are well suited in diameter to screws with a press washer.

Cut off pieces of the tube, put on screws with a press washer.

And we screw these screws into the drilled holes.

And now we have a holder for the largest key.

We do the same for all other keys (not forgetting to measure the width of the handle of each key and choose the distance between the screws on it), including the adjustable wrench.

And now our holder is almost ready!

And then I decided, for greater clarity and ease of use, to make inscriptions on the holder with the dimensions of each key.

To do this, I printed on the computer, these are the labels.

Then I cut them out and glued them with adhesive tape to the holder board from above.

The only thing I did not make stickers for the three smallest keys on a magnetic holder, because it is both inconvenient and unnecessary, since these keys are the most commonly used, and they are very easy to differ anyway.

And now our holder is finally ready!

Now it remains only to screw it with screws to the wall, to a permanent place.

And hang all the keys.

And here is our holder complete with keys!

Here is its general view.

And this is a fragment.

As you can see, all the keys hang quite securely, and it is also easy to remove them, just take the desired key with your hand, lift it up a little and turn it a little. In this case, the key is in the hand immediately in the working position.

In addition, it turned out that such a screw holder has another advantage. In the event that the key hangs tight enough, or vice versa, it dangles, you can adjust it by simply tightening the screws supporting it and thus achieve the most optimal option.

In general, in my opinion, it turned out to be quite a convenient and functional holder. Therefore, I can advise everyone who has a need to make a holder for open-end wrenches to use a similar design.

Well, that's all for me!

Bye everyone, useful homemade products and good luck in homemade creativity!

Almost all men living in their own apartment, and even more so in a private house, dream of creating at least a small workshop with a set of necessary tools. But quite often, newcomers, due to inexperience, simply do not know where to start. Therefore, the question arises - what tools it is desirable to have at hand in the first place. And the second - how to organize a workshop with maximum ergonomics, conveniently placing everything you need in it.

Let's try to help as much as we can. The topic of today's discussion: home workshop - space optimization and convenient storage of tools. Some recommendations will be given, successful examples will be shown. Well, think it over, “adjust” it to the existing conditions - you will have to do it yourself.

Tools needed for the home

Even if the owner of the house is not a big fan of working in the workshop, you still cannot do without a certain set of tools on the farm. Therefore, in order to always have everything you need at hand, you should make a list and start purchasing tools. Sooner or later they will definitely come in handy both in an apartment and in a private house. It is clear that only people with a fairly high income can afford to buy the entire set at once. Usually, the "arsenal" is formed within a few years, and you can start with the simplest.

By the way, even if a woman begins an independent life, the apartment should also have at least some tools. But the list of "women's set" is much more modest.

In hardware stores you can find ready-made universal tool kits. Perhaps they are suitable for those who use them only in extreme cases. In addition, often the tools in them are not of high quality. And most often, a home kit and consumables for it are acquired gradually.

So, in order not to run around the neighbors in search of what is necessary, each owner should have the following tools:

Illustration	Functionality
	Hammer with a metal striker (head). Nothing without this tool. Not bad if it is a nail hammer, that is, two tools in one. Hammers with a rubber or wooden striker are also on sale, but they have a specific purpose and are rarely used in ordinary household work. It is recommended to choose a tool with a high-quality wooden or modern polymer handle with rubberized grips.
	A set of screwdrivers that includes tools with different tips. The main ones are cross and flat. The purpose of screwdrivers is to screw in and unscrew self-tapping screws, screws, screws. It is desirable that the kit includes at least three screwdrivers of the main types of different diameters. They will be needed to work with both small and large fasteners. The length of the metal tip of the screwdrivers can also be different. For example, for hard-to-reach, recessed areas where a self-tapping screw needs to be screwed in, a long screwdriver will be required. For work that is carried out on the desktop, it is more convenient to use a tool with a short sting. Additionally, a tool for specific purposes is selected. For example, it is good if the indicator screwdriver is included in the kit. It is necessary when carrying out electrical work, to check the voltage, the location of the phases of the wires, etc.
	Pliers (nippers, pincers). For homework, the best option would be a universal version of this tool, combining both pliers and wire cutters. The former will help to clamp and hold any object, while the latter will easily cut the wire or wire. The handles of the pliers must be insulated so that, if necessary, they can also perform electrical work. This tool is also necessary when carrying out locksmith and carpentry work.
	A set of wrenches is required when working with threaded connections, including bolts with a hexagonal head. The set should include wrenches of different sizes, corresponding to the standard sizes of nuts and bolts. Wrenches should be in every set of household tools, as they can be used to quickly tighten the fasteners of a sofa or chair, table and bedside tables, etc.
	Adjustable wrench - this tool, in principle, is able to replace a whole set of wrenches. Without it, it can be difficult to cope with repair plumbing tasks. Remember that the key has a considerable size and is quite massive, so it is not always convenient for them to work. At the same time, it is unlikely that it will help if it is necessary to unscrew a rusted bolt. So it should be, rather, in addition to a set of wrenches, but not in return for it.
	A hacksaw for working with wooden parts will be necessary when carrying out repairs in the apartment. In a private house, you can’t do without it at all, since you have to perform a lot of everyday operations, for example, pruning trees. In addition to her, it’s nice to have a two-handed saw on hand if firewood is used on the farm.
	A hacksaw will allow you to cut a pipe, a metal rod, a thick cable, thin metal sheets, etc. Most often, the need for this tool arises among the owners of private houses. When purchasing this type of hacksaw, you must immediately buy consumables - blades, as they break quite easily.
	The ax is most likely to be needed for a private house, as it is used during construction, repair, and also for chopping firewood.
	The building level is useful both for an apartment and for a workshop of a private house. It will help to achieve perfect evenness when hanging shelves or pictures, setting the floor log, during masonry work and in many other cases. Depending on the destination, its length is selected. For example, a short version (400 - 800 mm) is suitable for small apartment work, and a long tool is more suitable for arranging floors or leveling walls.
	A measuring tape is always useful both in the house and in the apartment. For example, in order to purchase flooring, carpet or other items and materials, you need to measure the dimensions, calculate the area on which they will be laid or installed. For apartment needs, a tape measure 3 ÷ 5 meters long is suitable. For a private house, and even more so for taking measurements on a personal plot, it is better to purchase a ten-meter one with a soft ruler.
	Electric drill. This tool is now a must in any home. In an apartment, especially if it is located in a panel house, you cannot do without a drill when hanging cabinets, installing some plumbing accessories. For drilling main walls, it is better to purchase a device equipped with a shock function. To the drill, you must immediately purchase a set of drills of different sizes for wood, concrete and metal, so that it is equipped for all occasions.
	A screwdriver is an indispensable thing in a home workshop that will help you quickly tighten a self-tapping screw or screw, drill a hole in wood or metal. With the help of a screwdriver it will be much easier to make a shelf or repair pieces of furniture. Therefore, every homeowner should have this tool. In the kit with a screwdriver, you need to purchase a set of holders for bits and the bits themselves of various types.
	An electric jigsaw will also become an indispensable tool for repairing or making useful things. It will significantly speed up the work on preparing material for wall cladding with clapboard, cut thin slats, timber, thin logs and branches in the garden. With the independent manufacture of furniture using a jigsaw, you can cut sheet materials with the creation of complex curvilinear shapes. Having a jigsaw, you can often refuse to buy hacksaws for wood and metal. But you should immediately purchase a set of files for different materials.
	A grinder or "grinder" is most often required for a private house, as it is designed for sawing materials that have a solid structure. With it, slate is cut, metal is cut and polished. It is also suitable for cutting ceramic or even paving slabs. It often becomes indispensable for a car enthusiast in the garage.
	A caliper is a device that allows you to accurately measure products - their diameter, width, hole depth, etc. On sale you can find a regular instrument or its digital version.
	A rechargeable flashlight will sooner or later be required in any home, so it must always be kept charged. For example, the light suddenly went out in the apartment or there was a leak under the sink, and it is urgent to find the cause of the accident. In a private house, it is generally difficult to do without a flashlight, and its use has a wider range.

This table presents only the main tools that should be present in the "arsenal" of any homeowner. Of course, everyone decides for himself which of them to include in his home tool kit, and what can wait.

If the hobby of the master is electronics, jewelry, wood carving, the manufacture of metal or wooden equipment for a summer cottage, or other areas, then special tools designed for a certain type of work will be required. But such craftsmen do not need special advice. They themselves can give their recommendations to anyone.

Organization of a workshop and storage places for home tools

A well-equipped workshop, with a conveniently located tool and the necessary consumables, is the key to fruitful, high-quality work.

In a private house, usually even during its construction, the owner allocates a place for a workshop in advance. Or organizes it in an annex or garage. It is more difficult to allocate personal space in an apartment. But if it provides for a spacious pantry, balcony or loggia, then lovers of crafts will immediately "occupy" this territory.

Some masters are limited to a reliable table and purchased plastic organizer containers for storing tools. Others, showing ingenuity, come up with various cabinets, shelves or stands. They occupy a minimum of space and do not clutter up even small rooms.

Arrangement of the workshop on the balcony

If the workshop is set up on a small balcony or loggia, and it is planned to use it all year round, then a number of measures must be taken. First of all, to create a comfortable environment in the room during the cold season, it must be insulated.

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The second task, without which the workshop will be inferior, is the supply of electricity to the room and the installation of lighting fixtures.

When the room is completely ready, you can proceed to the layout of the workspace. The plan, of course, will depend on the configuration of the balcony. As a rule, this is a very small area, often having a width of only 1200 mm. However, even within such limits, the masters manage to equip everything necessary for comfortable work.

The main thing in the workshop is a reliable and durable table-workbench. It is equipped with a thick tabletop that can withstand the weight of tools. Loads should also be taken into account when applying efforts in the course of work. The table should be well lit, therefore, when laying the wiring, this must be taken into account.

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Shelves are fixed above the table to store tools. And under them on the wall, you can install metal hooks or other devices for the convenient location of small hand tools. There are a lot of such ideas, and they will be discussed in a separate section.

The main tool that is used most often is installed on the table. If it is large enough, then it should be placed so that there is room for other work.

An excellent option that will help save space and keep all the tools in order is a transformer cabinet. Such a cabinet involves the use of not only its main space, but also doors. Horizontal lintels are fixed on the sashes, which are not only stiffeners, but also functional shelves.

The wardrobe also comes with a work bench, which is obligatory for the workshop. In the example shown above, it has a folding design. However, the countertop and support for it must be reliable.

The cabinet opens and the table unfolds only when it is planned to carry out any work. The rest of the time it is compactly located near the wall.

The design of the cabinet is simple. It is assembled from timber and plywood of different thicknesses. Therefore, it is quite possible to make it yourself for the specific dimensions of the available space. If this is not possible, then the cabinet can be ordered by an experienced carpenter, providing the dimensions taken from the place of its intended installation.

Do not forget about the space formed under the table. There is quite a lot of space for arranging closed and open shelves. To keep the workshop looking tidy, the aforementioned plastic tool containers can be placed on the shelves under the table.

Another option to expand the workspace. We are talking about installing outdoor mobile cabinets and racks with tools under the table. Such pieces of furniture, of course, will have to be adjusted in terms of the height and width of the table. The extended pedestal immediately increases the area of ​​​​the workbench, since its surface can also be used for work.

If the space on the balcony is completely limited, or it is completely absent, then a wall cabinet is suitable, which can be placed even in the hallway. The photo shows two options for cabinets. One of them has a door made of solid plywood, and the second one is made of perforated plywood. Thanks to the holes in the door leaf, some tools can be attached to it using hooks. However, this model is unlikely to be hung in the hallway. A solid door will completely hide the contents of the cabinet, and its surface can be masked, for example, with a mirror. Pay attention to the many drawers in the closet. A great place to store various sorted "little things" and fasteners.

Arrangement of a workshop in the garage

Another place where a workshop is most often organized is a garage. It is understandable, since the machine requires periodic maintenance, and a large number of tools are placed here. Therefore, it is easier to combine everything you need in one room.

If the garage is wide and long, then the racks can be placed along the far and side walls. As a result of this layout, a spacious work surface and a large space under it are obtained. Everything you need will fit seamlessly here.

In order to safely operate both the workshop and the garage itself, it is recommended to make floor racks, as well as hanging stands from non-combustible material. If wood is chosen for the manufacture of wall shelves, it must be treated with flame retardant impregnation.

If the garage is not wide enough, then there is still enough space along its back wall to organize a workshop with a work desk and numerous cabinets. The only thing to consider for any garage workshop is the intensity of the lighting. In such a structure, as a rule, there are no windows that let in natural light. And you have to compensate for this with electricity.

If there is no desire or opportunity to stretch the tool racks the entire length of the garage, you can apply the idea of ​​\u200b\u200ba retractable shelving design. Moreover, if you correctly place retractable panels, then in combination with them it is quite possible to organize a work surface. When the panels are shifted to one side, a fairly spacious and reliable tabletop opens up, allowing you to perform the necessary work.

To create such a design, you will need panels, for example, from MDF. You can perforate - so the weight of the panels will be significantly reduced, and the holes will be useful for fixing tools. Small wheels are attached to the top and bottom sides. In addition, guides will be needed to ensure free and even movement of the panels. They are fixed on the desktop and on the ceiling. Or on the shelf provided above the workbench, which also will not become superfluous.

If the garage is not only narrow, but also short, and it is necessary to organize a workshop in it, then a folding table option will do. The tabletop of such a workbench, if not needed, falls down along the wall. Well, above the table you can place a stand or hanging shelves with tools. The area of ​​the garage will be significantly saved, and the countertop will not interfere with putting the car in the garage or performing certain maintenance work on the car.

The option of placing tools on stands mounted above the desktop is convenient because everything you need will always be in sight. Thanks to this arrangement, you do not have to look for the necessary consumables or, for example, a wrench or screwdriver of the required size. The stands are provided with boxes with cells for bolts, screws, nuts and other small items. Moreover, for convenience, the boxes are located at a slight angle - their contents are immediately visible.

The upper shelves, which have a great depth, can be used both for storing electric tools and for various compositions, which are also necessary for certain types of work.

Such an arrangement of the working area can be organized both in the garage workshop and on the balcony.

A compact but spacious wardrobe option is ideal for a small garage space. Moreover, all the necessary tools and consumables are distributed very ergonomically. The upper part of the cabinet is reserved for storing tools of medium size. Its lower part is a kind of chest of drawers with numerous narrow drawers. Thanks to the right height of the boxes, order will always reign in their cells, since each thing stored in them has its own place. When drafting such a cabinet, you must immediately plan in which drawer and what will be stored. Depending on this, choose the height of the sections. Well, to make such a cabinet is within the power of even a novice home carpenter.

The mobile version of cabinets or tool carts solves many problems. This allows you to use them in different places of the garage, as well as in the yard. Such convenient devices do not occupy a large area, and thanks to the rather large wheels and specially provided handles, they are easily transported. At the same time, they contain many necessary heavy tools.

The mobile trolley can be purchased ready-made, as they are presented in a fairly wide range. But it won't come cheap. Therefore, it is best to draw up a drawing and make it yourself from timber and plywood. And powerful wheels are easy to find in a furniture fittings store.

Useful little things when arranging a workshop

This section presents some of the reader's ideas that will contribute to the optimal organization of the workplace. Many of them have virtually no effect on the family budget.

A great way to save space and always keep your consumables in view is to keep them in clear plastic containers designed to look like cans. They can be bought ready-made or used for their manufacture of containers left over from various products. Some workshop owners use glass jars instead of plastic containers, but they have to be handled with extreme care. The principle of their fastening is as simple as possible - the covers are screwed from the inside with self-tapping screws to the bottom surface of the shelves or wall cabinets. And it turns out that these surfaces also become functional.

Another approach can also be applied. The side of plastic cans is cut in half to the neck, which should remain intact. In this case, the covers are screwed not to the bottom, but to the side surface of the wall cabinet, which is also rarely used for storing tools. It turns out open containers-bowls for any small things. An example is shown above.

If there were no plastic jars at hand, and glass ones do not inspire confidence, then you can use drinking water bottles, which will definitely be found in every home. A hole is cut in their upper part, convenient for getting the parts stored in them. Rings are screwed into the lids - for the convenience of hanging bottles on hooks or even hammered nails.

There is usually no shortage of canisters in the garage, and they can be plastic or metal. Any of them, unnecessary or unsuitable for direct application, can be used with benefit. And evidence of this is a large number of ideas for their use. For example, if a solid steel or aluminum canister has been damaged, and it is no longer possible to store liquid formulations in it, do not rush to throw it away. From such a container you will get a reliable and convenient container for storing and carrying tools. To make it, it is enough to carefully cut the side of the canister. Then - secure the edges of the cut with a rubber sealing strip, fasten the hinges and the lock. And the interior space is divided into cells using plywood partitions and shelves. Such a container can be used to store some tools in the garage, in the trunk of a car or on the balcony.

Depending on the shape and size of plastic cans, you can assemble boxes for cabinets, racks or cabinets from them. The main thing is that you don’t have to spend a lot on plywood and boards. Yes, and fuss with the assembly of numerous boxes is not expected.

In the canister, it is enough to cut one of the sides, leaving the handle and lid intact - and the container is ready. Depending on what size of the part is planned to be stored in this box, the size of the canister is also selected.

Many owners of home workshops have managed to appreciate the convenience of magnetic strips, which store screwdriver bits, drills, screwdrivers, scissors and other similar tools. The comfort of operation lies in the fact that you do not have to look for and get, and then put the tools in place. They can be easily removed and then re-attached to the magnetic strip, without much distraction from the work begun.

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If there are magnets (and they can be found if desired), then making such an improvement in the workplace is a couple of trifles. Ready-made magnetic shelves can be found in furniture fittings or kitchen utensils stores.

But such a device for storing pliers, screwdrivers, scissors and other tools can be made by any owner who is starting to organize a workshop. This will require pieces of ordinary polypropylene pipes with a diameter of 20 to 32 mm. The cost of such pipes is low, and besides, they can remain after the repair. The pipe is marked and sawn into identical segments with a bevel in one direction by 45 degrees. Then, on the wall or board, the location of the holders is also marked. After that, according to the marking, with the help of self-tapping screws, the prepared segments are fixed through the protruding beveled edge. instead of pipes, pieces of durable reinforced hose can also be used. Fast, cheap, neat.

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There are plenty of other ideas for arranging a workshop and placing a tool in it. If there is a desire to innovate an existing place of work, or, finally, start organizing it, then you can use the examples presented above. You can also get creative with the process, and use items that have long been idle to create convenient fixtures. Indeed, in every garage or shed, you will surely find something that is a pity to throw away, but there is no way to use it. We will be glad if you share your rationalization proposals on the pages of our portal.

In conclusion - a video in which the master shares his experience in creating a convenient tool storage system in the workshop.

Video: An example of a do-it-yourself ergonomic tool storage system in a workshop.