Custom Tool Wall Organizer | Router and Drill Station

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In this video I’ll show you how to make a custom tool wall organizer for your routers, drills and bits. This router and drill station will greatly improve shop organization and improve efficiency.

I’ll start by creating a layout of all the tools I want in my organizer. Then I’ll mark out where the separators will go. Then I’ll use my table saw to cut the frame pieces. Next I’ll build the frame and cut a rabbet in the back so the backer sits flush. Install the backer panel, then cut and install the separators. Tool holders are needed, so I will cut and install those next. Finally, install the magnetic tool holders and hang the organizer on the wall.

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1/4" plywood

1x4 Pine Boards

1x6 Pine Boards

Screws

Brad nails

Wood Glue

CA Glue

I laid everything out where I want it. For all of my various bits I'm going to use these magnetic strips to make it super easy to grab something when I need it.

I'm laying out the drills on their side so they stay tighter against the wall.

I'll put batteries on top and hang the charger on the wall.

Now I'm going to determine the overall size and build the outer frame. For ease and cost, I’m going to try to keep it all smaller than a piece of ¼” 2x4 handi plank.

First determine where the tools will be and figure out where to put separators.

Then, measure your layout and cut the frame pieces to size. For the frame I’m using 1x6.

I’m cutting a rabbet in the back so the ¼” panel sits recessed and allows the frame to sit flush against the wall.

Cut the ¼” backer panel to size. I went with a design that uses a frame for strength and then I'll just add a ¼" backer to tie it all together. Then I’ll add some support strips that will allow me to attach the magnetic bit holders.

Attach the backer panel to the frame using glue and nails

Now I separated things out a bit and to added more strength by putting boards in as separators.

I ripped the separators down to about a 1x5.

Using your marks on the backer board, drill guide holes for your screws.

Now screw the separators in place

Determine where the tools will go and make and install some hangers.

First I measured, cut and ripped all of the tool holders to size and then test fit.

Using a jigsaw, I cut out slots to hold the drills and routers.

Place the tools in the holders and mark the location for each tool holder. Make sure the holders are square before making your marks.

Now, using your marks, drill guide holes for the screws.

Use brad nails to secure the holders from the sides and screws in the back.

With all your bits installed, determine the best spacing for your magnetic bit holders and mark their locations.

I cut strips of ½” plywood to screw the magnetic strips to. I used CA glue to temporarily hold them in place while I drilled guide holes and then screwed them on from the back.

Then I drilled holes for the screws and screwed the strips in place.

Finally, find the wall studs and make a level line on the wall. Now install a strip of wood to support most of the weight of the organizer. Now add 4-6 3” screws with washers to secure the organizer to the wall. Be sure to put these screw near the frame.

Enjoy a more organized shop and better productivity!