Plans for this French Cleat tool wall system are available here: www.thebencompany.com/store/p/ultimate-french-cleat-plans 51 Pages of detail with instructions for 30+ individual holders!

@vicenterex9376

2 жыл бұрын

i guess Im asking randomly but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly forgot my password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me!

@apolloeli5693

2 жыл бұрын

@Vicente Rex Instablaster =)

@vicenterex9376

2 жыл бұрын

@Apollo Eli i really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

@vicenterex9376

2 жыл бұрын

@Apollo Eli it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thank you so much you saved my account!

@apolloeli5693

2 жыл бұрын

@Vicente Rex Happy to help xD

I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great kzread.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.

The first half of the kzread.infoUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.

Small tip - take the very corner of the cleats off with whatever you have (plane, sand paper, table saw, router etc). It’ll avoid small debris interfering with the seat, prevent your cleat from getting chipped out over time, and you won’t cut yourselves on the edge :0

Recommendations: Put a piece of foam in the bottom if you're dropping freshly sharpened pencils in there so they don't get dull again immediately. Use the weirdly placed plug to your advantage and mount all of your drill battery chargers on a shelf that plugs in there and hides the cord cleanly.

@OhSoTiredMan

3 жыл бұрын

I also use foams so it doesn't make marks on the bottom

@es4326

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip about placing batteries close to plugs. Would also be good idea to incorporate chargers into the box for these.

Love the whole French cleats approach! A couple of ideas (no criticism at all): 1) Add a power strip to one plug by the outlet and build a shelf for battery chargers for the second outlet. 2) retractable extension cord and air hoses would be awesome in that space. 3) anti fatigue mats under that tool wall-eventually something expensive is going to fall. 4) make a disposable glove dispenser 5) mount a bench grinder on the wall or nearby. 6) you could integrate a work surface underneath the wall. Cut plywood the width of the wall and the height of the floor to bottom of the tool wall. Attach with hinges and have foldable legs. Pop it out when you need it & fold it away when you don’t. Idk if I could have done all the smaller assembly on the floor- just a sawhorse/plywood table would have made the work more comfortable. Awesome work. Looking forward to seeing more.

Only thing I would change about this is putting the wall-mounted strips onto a plywood board and mount that plywood board to the wall -- this way you can easily relocate the whole assembly once your workshop is more fleshed out and you start to realize you actually would prefer to mount it elsewhere. (at least I know that's how i would feel)

@rshoe1023

2 жыл бұрын

Good point!

@MrAlazrai

2 жыл бұрын

still grate job man :)

@Zeppodone1000mg

2 жыл бұрын

Or you could be like me and install and remove everything 10x until you figure out where you want everything , I don’t recommend it, big waste of time

@bakedbeings

2 жыл бұрын

Solid idea

@JeskaRain

2 жыл бұрын

Bro I heard you like cleats? Just put your cleat wall on wall cleats for your cleat storage. EZclap.

Perfect timing, I just finished rewatching the mini golf marble machine build and I wanted to watch more of your videos

Excellent idea the French cleat for re-purposing space as your needs evolve. Thanks for reviving the concept in your workspace. You've provided some very practical holder ideas too. Great vid! Thanks.

It looks so pleasing to the eye!! As well as an organizer!! Well gone!!

Omg your videos andddd organization! Two of my favourite things all in one! Can’t wait to see your home and shop come more together so excited to see more !! And more Doofy!!!

Your Imagination and thought processes are fantastic!

Fantastic wall organizer! Great way to have tools and accessories at your finger tips. It wood work in a construction trailer as well. Always great to have a built-in wall organizer on the job. Make it exactly to match the one in your shop and you can find what you need blindfolded.

Absolutely great video(s)! Thank you for having posted them. I really like how you’ve constructed each item with “regular” tools and techniques versus others that might be more “advanced” or using a tool that a fair amount of ppl may not have (yet) etc. Anyways - thanks! Awesome videos!

Ben I have watched quite a few videos on how I want to organize my shop. Yours has to be in the top three, precise, simple, easy to follow, didn't waste time with rhetoric, and above it all FUNCTIONAL, this is exactly what I'm going to do, So cool thanks for sharing

Thank you. Clear, direct and do-able for quick, efficient and useable result. Great vid.

master of ergonomic productivity, may your ways spread far

Live the video and that you showed and talked as you made the different tool organizers. I now have in my bucket list to make a French cleat wall like you did. Thanks for the inspiration!

Thank you so much for explaining how you cut the 45% angle I've got my strips cut at 5" but need to cut in half at a 45. You are the first person to explain this to a newbie like me.

did mine after watching the C Reeves vid on this. I also added a swinging hanging wall for the hand tools. You can run out of room fast on a cleat wall and more time is spent on making the customised tool hangers than the wall itself, but the ease of rearranging the wall is awesome. good vid.

I liked the way you made the cleat holders on the wall.... so close together... very well done!!!

Great video. Clear, detailed yet concise, and informative. Thanks for posting.

I made one of these about 6 years ago, and have learned a few things from it. One is that you don't want to have all your tools out in the open, they get covered in dust over time, and it get's caked on over time. I put very often used tools out, but things like drill bits, tape, brads etc, I find better kept in cabinet with a door. Good news is you can put cleats on the back of cabinets and still move them around as your needs change. Another neat thing, is to mount magnetic bar, either on a hanger, or onto the cleats themselves. Then spaces can be used for those "catchall" tools, or specifically mounted for a set of wrenches say, without needing a box - which also collects dust. Good job though!

@ericinlampasas3488

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should make a dust collection system using a shop vac?

@wcndave

4 жыл бұрын

@@ericinlampasas3488 I have a large chip extractor for planer/tablesaw/bandsaw, a dust extractor with ducting system with blastgates for sanders and router table, portable vac for all handheld tools, and a ceiling mounted air filtration system. Anyone with a workshop knows that despite that, you get a lot of dust. You do in a house unless you dust each week - but I don't know many people that dust all their tools on a weekly basis!

@wcndave

4 жыл бұрын

@@ericinlampasas3488 BTW: I am not saying this is not a great job. I am just not sure about power tools (which are better in cabinets), and rolls of tape (perhaps better in drawers), etc. I have one of these and put most of my most used tools on there, but not all, and only things I might use on a weekly basis. Eg, i don't put a socket set out, but I do put 5 chisels on it. And so on.

@paddle_smith

2 жыл бұрын

Good point on the dust build up assuming people are putting these in their workshop. I'll be putting this system in my garage just for tool organization.

@nguyenanhtra8803

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with your idea, actually we should make the cabinet with the same rack to be easier to make it ready when we do some tasks

Great video, i'm gonna try building these after i finish my garage. Loved the dog parts a well, had to show my wife who loved it as well.

Love your system! Looks absolutely beautiful and clean… The French cleat is so versatile and easy!

I do sublimation printing/vinyl printing and a number of other thing i have a number of desk top printers computers along with heats presses x3 and so on, they take so much room up but now i see how you've done this i can free up so much space and the functionality of it will save time, along with more work space with comfort of not having to pick thing up move them from one side to the other and the floor space will open up to and its all down to you Ben Tardif thank you.

Oh man, just what I was looking for in an idea to organize my tools. I can never find anything and wanted an adjustable system. Thanks so much. Beauty is you can make it to individual preference

Great job Ben, I have stuff still in their cases and I open them and close them several times I am doing anything 😂. I put up shelves but I will rip them down and put up the French Cleat system so I can do what I need. Thanks for the ideas! 👍👍👍. Cheers, Sean

This is actually a great idea I had never considered. Thanks man!

Beautiful execution, Ben! Thanks for sharing.

I just organized my she'd and I have so many tools. This is such an awesome idea!!

I've stumbled across your videos mate I'm from scotland dont know why I ended up here but I'm glad I did, you've done a magnificent job and your attention to detail and work ethic is admirable well in lad keep it up 👍

Ben your parents are proud. You’re very quick. Celebrate your ingenuity, help make America great. Thank you

BEST organization setup (and video) I have ever seen! Many thanks!

Its..... Beautiful. Perfect unit for everything youre always looking for!

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing. You’ve inspired me to great French cleat heights! Be well!

DUDE! this walls is amazing. Nice work!

That was a great Dude Perfect trickshot at 8:56

Another good way of using that outlet is to mount your battery chargers near and plug them

@Toobs916

3 жыл бұрын

Vinny Marin I bet you could hide the plugs and extension cord in a box with 1 chord coming out to the outlet and all the chargers on top. Good idea

Looks great! Thanks for sharing your adventures in putting it up.

Nicely done! As simple as it is, one of my favorite take-always is attaching the pencil sharpener to the pencil holder (with foam at the bottom of the bucket)! My pencil sharpener is currently mounted at the end of a work bench and, while I don’t always use that end of the bench, if I want to, the sharpener is in the way. This puts it right where it needs to be! It’s simple add that will save time and frustration in the long term.

I just had a man moment of bliss watching this video. Well done dude.

Brilliant good man I watched a lot of you tube videos but no one mentioned the angle of the French strips and you are giving a great detailed description how to make and the dimensions good man thank you

Very impressive. Some great ideas. I’ll be starting mine this morning 👍🏻

This is the best cleat wall design and build video I’ve seen. And I’ve watched a lot. Thank you for making this simple and to the point. I’ll definitely be subscribing.

Love the caulk holder. Great idea!

Very helpful video. I don't have anywhere near the skills (or tools!) that you have, but I got so many storage ideas for my new shed that are within my skill level. Thanks!

Sir,, You organized your tools more than my life,, Well done

This is just pure BEAUTIFUL!

I've saved it to my garage fitout folder and hope to get the time in the near future to do this. Great job thanks 👍

Hi Ben: I like how you hung off the wood to show its capacity. I am trying my first workbench/carpentry project. This video is useful:) Thanks, Rick

I made a French cleat sliding shelf for my glue bottle since I glue stuff and work my way down the bench. I was having trouble with it staying on. So I cut some wooden wedges that just wedge in place and it holds the shelf securely while being easy to remove.

awesome ... im in the middle of putting a peg board in my office ..if this wasn't an apartment .. id totally change it for the French Cleat .. love everything about this and your presentation as well.!!!!

Fabulous assistant you have there!

Nice! I usually work alone. I use French cleats when I install cabinets in kitchens. Just hang them on the wall and work from there. I order filler strips to make up the 3/4 inch difference between the wall and cabinets. The best part is in old houses once the cleats are on you don't have to worry about finding studs. Up here in Boston there are a lot of old houses!

Perfect idea for tools that are topsy turvy. Well done.

Love this idea. Will be applying this too my future shop.

I've been looking for a way to organize some tools and thought I would be going the peg board route. Now I know what I'm going to do. I love the idea of being able to move thing around as I get more tools. I also love the idea of making all of my own holders for things.

@gcarraig

Жыл бұрын

…plus, peg boards can be a pain. A) you need to maintain a gap between the pegboard and your wall so that hooks and loops can enter and secure through the pegboard holes. B) lots of pegboard hooks and accessory holders pull right out with your tools, dropping on the floor, etc. C) way more limited storage options unless you build them yourself. And then they are a bit harder to engineer so as to be compatible with the peg holes and still be secure. Not crapping all over pegboard systems, I still use them. But I wouldn’t install or expand a NEW one at this point: cleats all the way.

I've never thought of this, afforable for everybody aswell.

AWESOME idea just started cutting the cleats thanks great video

Probably the best French cleat system I’ve seen

That's a thing of beauty. Great work.

This is soo cool. I really need to make something like that for my tape. I stack them up now and, of course, I always need to one that is on the bottom. I did not even realize I have a serious problem with that until I saw your solution. This is the first video I see from you, but now I really need to know what else you will be doing. I guess I can binge watch since there have passed three months since this one. Thanks!

At 5:19, I was legit scared for you. lol Thankful for creative people like you to get ideas from. Thanks for sharing!

You are an amazing man, thanks for sharing our wonderful ideas

Great job...I like how u made and organized all your cleats..especially the sketch pad/pencil sharpener

Hi Ben, I’m over 5200 miles away from the LA area and from my home in Las Vegas... specifically my garage/work shop... I watch your great videos and remember so long ago at you age (and younger)/how I loved building “stuff”... I made specific tool holders for many of my tools just like you. I know have gray slot-wall that I use but I would much rather have your set up. Well done! I can’t see my wife and daughter who are in singapore (they’re Americans, wife vice principle of school and daughter has one more year to graduate high school) I can’t get to vegas and stuck in Seoul South Korea or in hotels (pilot with airline) but what I CAN do is watch your great videos to live vicariously through you and your projects... makes me feel like I’m home. Thanks for your work and your technical problems... boy do I remember everyone of mine... just like yours. Wishing you all the best!

Awesome project. I can already see what I need to do with my place.

Absolutely love this idea.

Wow! What a great video! Your shop is awesome man! You gave me a great idea to redo a wall in my office too! Thank you!

That's really cool! I've never heard of a french cleat, wall but that's a really neat idea

who in the heck are the 60 people that disliked this video?!? its a freaking awesome storage solution.

@dylanbikesthings3633

4 жыл бұрын

60 miserable people I assume

@neilhoffman4818

4 жыл бұрын

It is the total lack of safety practices in this video. NEVER EVER cut a board without support (miter gauge for example) like he did at 5:19. Or squeaking his fingers by the blade when he angle cuts his cleats. Just plain stupid and careless.

You are hugely creative. This video gives me ideas for workshop.

Dude this looks fantastic. We are currently getting ready for a move, and I'm definitely doing something like this in the new spot.

Tools and functional organization 🔥🔥🔥

Awesome, great job 👌, thanks for showing us this video. Stay Inspired!👍👍👍

This is freakin sweet! Awesome idea and execution!

I have nothing but respect for you bro😍good god you just opened new doors for me.

awesome, that was exactly what i needed to see, its simple, super functional and great for small spaces, bravo!

Great looking shop. Beautiful work!

Absolutely awesome. Brilliant idea. Thank you

Thank you very much for this video! I just finished building my own and it has revolutionized my workshop. Great video!!!!!

@BenTardif

4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!

There are some very handy tool holder ideas you have shared. Thank you 👍😎🇦🇺

Nice work bro, Im building one this weekend. Thanks for sharing, got some good tips.

That's brilliant - some great ideas here. Thanks for the video!!!

"I'll never put an unsharpened pencil away again" Ahhh the idealism of youth, how I miss it. ;D but seriously great project, wonderful space you have there

@shmookins

4 жыл бұрын

Ah, remember when we had hope? XD

@ericinlampasas3488

4 жыл бұрын

That’s funny and true.

@jonc8074

4 жыл бұрын

that phase of adulthood when you buy so many tools you need to buy a few more tools for your tool storage project

@gordonchapman222

3 жыл бұрын

😊

@canadude6401

2 жыл бұрын

*this video was sponsored by* awesomeness in organization!

Thanks for the many many ideas that you share in this video

Great video Ben! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for sharing this! I found it very informative.

Awesome system...and thought process throughout the video. Thanks

This is amazing, the best garage org video I’ve seen, tysm

Just put a french cleat system on one side of my rolling workbench. The opposite side has open drawers to place Milwaukee boxes in for screws etc. One end of the bench has stain and glue storage, the other end clamps. Each corner has a speed square and pencil holder. Best bench yet. Getting ready to finish the outside edge of the top with hardwood, and then router in a recess on part of the top for a 24”x30” piece of granite. I like the granite because I can sharpen chisels on it, and also glue things up on it without worrying about glue residue...which just scrapes right off.

Thank you , i will pinch some of these ideas as they look really neat and efficient, nice one Dude 👍🏻💪

Thanks for the easy to follow video, I’m installing my tool wall today and everything is looking great! Do you plan on making videos of the various “attachments and tools boxes” you are hanging on the wall?

nice video with smart tips. And you did it the right way: 1st step: toolstorage, 2nd step: project work, unlike me arranging a nice toolstorage after most of the projects were completed only 😁

I used a french cleat to mount my old TV on the wall in front of my treadmill. The problem was, because it was old, it weighed something like 70 lbs, so I had to hack together a hoist system to lift it into place. Works great though.

@mattallen9406

4 жыл бұрын

i did the same thing with a flatscreen in my room haha

@Runslik3Wind

3 жыл бұрын

mounted my projector screen to the wall with this i thought i was a genius for coming up with the idea.... before i knew it had a name.

I don’t know where you are, but I need this in my life and I can’t cut wood at angles to save my life! Ha! This is gorgeous! It can be applied to so many spaces!!

So creative and organised. Love this vid so much

Lots of good tips here, nice job!!

Love your little helper!