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Hi There!
We are looking at installing a Pinnacle pegboard in our shed but the beams are spaced so far apart that the pegboard would only drill through the steel sheets. How should we go about this so it will hold our tools and be safe?
Thank you!
Hello @ksize
I propose building a rectangular timber frame that goes between the steel beams. The frame has to be well supported as it will be carrying the Pinnacle steel pegboard along with the tools hanging on it. If you can drill through the steel beams surface, then it would one less thing to worry about. But if you can't drill through the posts, you'll need to mount the frame by sandwiching the steel posts with the timber frame at the front and a piece of timber at the back, essentially making a clamp to hold it in place. The timber frame can be held in place using a nut and bolt set.
Once the frame is in place you can then screw the pegboard in place and start hanging the tools.
Let me call on our experienced member @Dave-1 for their recommendations.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Thanks All! Is this what were meaning by installing a timber frame? Being a 2m pegboard, we could probably add a 4th vertical support if needed.
Our shed does get a bit on condensation through colder months, would treated pine we best suited as it isn't weather-proof/ insulated?
That's what we meant @ksize. Just ensure you position the uprights in line with the mounting holes on the pegboard.
It sounds like using treated pine would be a good option.
Mitchell
Morning @ksize
With the condensation Id probarlly think the same as you to the pine being treated. But id go for two rails per one vertical pegboard. I havnt seen how the pegboard is attached to the timber but figure two rails per the overall weight would be good. (Its what I was meaning yes. @EricL had a rectangular/square frame that would work as well)
BTW how much overall weight are you goingto have on the wall? Remember that the metal beams you are bolting to are hollow and will only carry up to a point 
Dave
We have a few Ryobi tools we'd like to use it for, plus hammers, spanners, etc. but would keep the heavier items elsewhere. We're also thinking of getting some of these. If we choose the 2m ones, would it be a better option to secure it to the frame of the shelving unit instead?
We are thinking of using 3 shelves so 1 is an overhead, one at bench height and putting the pegboard in that gap.
Hi @ksize,
You might like to check out our Rack It system. It's extremely versatile, allowing you to incorporate bench tops, peg boards, tool holders, cabinets and more. Check out @lcooksey88's amazing garage storage make-over using it. Talk about a dream setup.
Mitchell
