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Top 10 most popular tool storage projects

Akanksha
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Organising and storing your tools can help you find what you need quickly and easily while keeping your garage or shed tidy.

 

Bunnings Workshop members have shared many creative ways to store a variety of tools.

 

Here are the top 10 most popular tool storage projects on Workshop by pageviews: Drill charging stationDrill charging station

 

1. Garage storage makeover by @lcooksey88  

 

Experienced contributor Lauren created a functional workspace with loads of storage in this stylish and hugely popular garage makeover.

 

2. Drill charging station by @Wayne  

 

Wayne's clever storage solution is a great way to keep drills organised and charged. Our guide on How to build a drill charging station contains step-by-step instructions for building your own. 

 

3. Portable workbench and garage shelving by @Tara86 

 

Tara built a custom workbench with space for her drop saw and other tools.

 

4. Mobile workbench on castors by @JoeAzza  

 

A portable workbench with multiple drawers that is great for storing tools. Joe also added holes at the back for pegs to support long pieces of timber.Workbench cabinets for organising toolsWorkbench cabinets for organising tools

 

5. Mitre saw workbench with storage by @Razzer  

 

Workshop member Razzer's workbench has a built-in mitre saw, dust collector and loads of storage including vertical drawers to hold paint cans.

 

6. Workbench cabinets for organising tools by @fhk56  

 

These custom timber storage units hold organisers for fasteners, fixings and small tool parts. Check out step-by-step instructions in How to build a tool organiser cabinet.

 

7. Expanded pegboard tool holder by @r23on  

 

By cleverly extending this pegboard tool holder, Ron created valuable storage space for organising his tools without taking up extra wall space.

 

8. Power tool cabinets and workspace on wheels by @Arcc 

 

A meticulously designed and detailed power tool cabinet providing loads of storage and a mobile workspace. Garage workbench and shelvesGarage workbench and shelves

 

9. Garage workbench and shelves by @prettyliving 

 

Jess maximised storage space in her garage by building large timber shelves.

10. Mobile CNC router workbench with drawers by @Seaton 

 

While building a mobile CNC router workbench, member Seaton added drawers for extra storage.

 

How to store tools

 

Experienced Workshop member @Peggers' guide How to build garage storage contains step-by-step instructions on maximising storage in your garage or shed.

 

The Bunnings team has also shared many guides on storing tools, including How to make a small-tool holder and How to build a pegboard tool holder.  


More inspiring tool storage projects

Get more ideas from these terrific projects shared by members: Pegboards to organise toolsPegboards to organise tools

For more inspiration, check out Top 10 most popular workbench projects, Top 10 most popular garage or shed projects and 10 different ways to use a garage.

 

Our Top 10 most popular storage projects and these 5 clever ways to maximise storage in your home also contain many creative storage solutions from Workshop members. 

 

 

Last updated: November 2023

 

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