Something I have found VERY useful in my workflow is to install some cleats on the side of my mobile bench. then I can bring a couple of holders right on the bench as I am working. Usually a drill, an impact driver, and some clamps. i like it!
Hey there, I actually combined the peg board & French cleat idea. I made some French cleats with "pegs" on them, to hold items that would usually go on a peg board, wit the convenience of a french cleat. this way I can use them where & when I need them. Thanks for the great viedos.
I just found your videos. Thanks for explaining your use of the cleats. It is something I am considering redoing my garage with. Excellent video with great enthusiasm. This Vet thanks you!
@@FalconwingAC I recently hung some panels of metal pegboard on French cleats . Pegboard is great for small light items. French cleats are great for larger heavier items.
@@Justin-ve5mg I did the opposite. I put French cleats on my pegboard wall. Works great. A section may have just pegboard hooks right next to some French Cleats. It seems to really maximize the space.
Some people make their french cleat wall on top of panels. You secure the panel to the walls and the cleats to the panel when you leave, you take the panel with you, and you only have a few holes to patch up. I would not do that in a rental personally. but if you are ok doing some dry wall patch up work, it can work.
I want to do this but as in your early videos, getting the ok from the landlord can be tricky. The one thing I could easily see is having one specific place near your work area that only has the cleat holder. That way, when you go to work on the next project, you can pre-load the tools for the ones you will use most often. PS: Glad to finally know your name so I don't have to call you "SL". 😁😁😁
I personally would put something on the walls first. It allows the French Cleats to sit solid in position and not as likely to fall off when grabbing tools.
Hi Clinton, I’m going to adopt french cleat system in my workshop. The space for it is not very large so I should choose what to put on the wall and what to put in armchairs or drawers. Can you suggest me a priority for my accessories and instruments in order to put them on the wall? Thanks a lot & regards
Something I have found VERY useful in my workflow is to install some cleats on the side of my mobile bench. then I can bring a couple of holders right on the bench as I am working. Usually a drill, an impact driver, and some clamps.
i like it!
I binge watched your french cleats videos and made several holders ...Thanks!
Great Q&A session. Thanks for taking the time to do this. 👍
Hey there, I actually combined the peg board & French cleat idea.
I made some French cleats with "pegs" on them, to hold items that would usually go on a peg board, wit the convenience of a french cleat.
this way I can use them where & when I need them.
Thanks for the great viedos.
Thanks for showing a follow-up! You have a great looking shop!
Oh wow, you didn’t try to sell us anything?😱 you got a sub!
What a neat and super organized workshop!! Wow.
I just found your videos. Thanks for explaining your use of the cleats. It is something I am considering redoing my garage with. Excellent video with great enthusiasm. This Vet thanks you!
With my whole heart! Good advice!
"Too much of anything can be a bad thing." Except clamps. 🤣
Like the video BTW. 👍
Oh! How about small sections of peg board that are attached to French Cleats. Then you can move that small section around too.
@@FalconwingAC I recently hung some panels of metal pegboard on French cleats . Pegboard is great for small light items. French cleats are great for larger heavier items.
@@Justin-ve5mg I did the opposite. I put French cleats on my pegboard wall. Works great. A section may have just pegboard hooks right next to some French Cleats. It seems to really maximize the space.
3D print some multiboard panels and make the best peg board you’ll ever use.
id love to do this but i live in a rental. Is there a way to do this and make it able to move from place to place
Some people make their french cleat wall on top of panels. You secure the panel to the walls and the cleats to the panel
when you leave, you take the panel with you, and you only have a few holes to patch up.
I would not do that in a rental personally. but if you are ok doing some dry wall patch up work, it can work.
I want to do this but as in your early videos, getting the ok from the landlord can be tricky.
The one thing I could easily see is having one specific place near your work area that only has the cleat holder. That way, when you go to work on the next project, you can pre-load the tools for the ones you will use most often.
PS: Glad to finally know your name so I don't have to call you "SL". 😁😁😁
Nice perspectives
If you were just setting up a workshop in a small place and knew you were going to move soon, how would you store your tools?
The great thing about French Cleats is that you can take them off the wall including the wall cleats and move them to a new location.
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What do you suggest about a shed with just studs no solid walls? Would they work or would I need to put something on top the studs first?
I personally would put something on the walls first. It allows the French Cleats to sit solid in position and not as likely to fall off when grabbing tools.
Very informative video
how thick are your cleats ?
3/4"
Hi Clinton, I’m going to adopt french cleat system in my workshop. The space for it is not very large so I should choose what to put on the wall and what to put in armchairs or drawers. Can you suggest me a priority for my accessories and instruments in order to put them on the wall? Thanks a lot & regards
I would suggest figuring out which tools do you use the most and hang them up first. Easy access makes shop work so much nicer
Question: What kind of screws did you use?
I used primarily 2.5" #9 deck screws.
"Get a couple of peg boards ."
I've made some of yours cleats.
Have you seen the different type of french cleat that April Wilkerson came up with? - Chris
Yes. Cool concept, though I’m so deep into French cleats, I doubt I’ll ever switch. If I had room, I’d definitely give it a shot.
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