French Cleats : Frequently Asked Questions
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- French Cleat Questions? I answer the most common ones here.
French Cleats are one if the best ways to store many of your tools and hardware with easy access in the wall. I even like it better than having a large tool box.
But before you jump into the world of French Cleats, I'm here to answer some of the most common questions asked about them.
Now you can build them the correct way and get the most benefit.
Just try them out and you will love the difference.
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Brother, I normally wouldn't make such a claim, but in this case I think it'll be okay.. you are a genius.. I can't wait to get out of my 80 square foot shop, once I buy a house. And have a couple car garage worth of space to turn into my shop. At that point all your French cleat videos that I've really enjoyed, will be put to use.... So thank you for your geniusism and thank you for all the awesome French cleat videos my dude...
I really appreciate that. Let us know when your dream starts to take shape and if you have any questions.
For my cleats I used a 2x4 spacer to get the all the exact same spacing apart to ensure they parallel and if I ever need to hang something heavy that needs 2 cleats I can use that same spacer to the cleats hanging will rest on the wall cleats for more support.
oh thanks for the answer. Just asked the same question on another one of your videos about space between strips and you just answered my next question about the width of the strip. Guess I should have watched this video first. 🙂
For my cleat wall I started with 3/4 plywood over the existing wall with plenty of screws into the studs to secure it. Then I could use narrower cleats because I could driver as many screws into the cleats and the 3/4 plywood behind it to make it super secure without need to stick to the stud locations only. The narrower and more cleats you have, the more versatile your cleat wall is.
I scored a deal on weight plates at a garage sale a few years ago. Upside is that I got almost 400 pounds of cast iron plates for $20. The downside is that I needed to find somewhere to store all the extra plates. I had an unused area in my shop (which doubles as my lifting area) about a foot wide and 6' tall. Didn't have any confidence in the block supporting that much weight, so I used a scrap 2x4 about a foot long, cut it, and bolted half to the sill plate at the top of the concrete block wall with 4 beefy lag bolts. Put the other half at the end of a 2x12, cut it to length, and then screwed another bit of scrap 2x4 to the bottom for a spacer. Drilled holes at an angle downwards 3/4 of the way through the 2x12, then cut short lengths of 1/2" EMT pipe and set them in the holes. I can slide the weights on these pipes. At first I was concerned about the pipes bending, but they're just like they were when I put them in place. Only difficult part was getting the 2x12 in place as there's another joist nearby - had to angle and wiggle it to get it in the first time. All of the weights are tucked away nicely, but are immediately accessible when I need more plates.
My point isn't to brag about getting such a good deal, but is that you don't always need to build a frame for a concrete block wall. That one short french cleat has had an immense amount of weight on it for the past 2-3 years with no issues whatsoever. If you think about the direction and type of force beforehand, you can nearly always come up with another (may times easier) way of doing things. =)
That's a good story and glad it worked out so well for you. Thanks for sharing.
Great information. Have a wall where I have hung tools but am converting it to a French cleat system. Love your enthusiasm and energy!!
Just love your videos on French Cleats. I’m getting ready to restart my wood working shop after a long period of Heath set backs. It’s a 40”x14” building area to start with, but hopefully, I will be able to expand it as time goes by. The ideals that you have shone are exactly what I’m needed and planning to build for the shop. It’s a clean start. Building is built and some wiring. Now to set up the shop for ShopSmith tools. I’m looking forward to having it ready for summer. Thanks again Allan
It's wonderful to hear that you are feeling better and restarting your workshop. I truly wish you the best with your new setup.
@@SpecificLove7 Thanks for such a quick return. I just wanted you to know that these U tube videos have been helpful. Thanks again as it’s late night here2:49 am Mississippi Time
Good luck with your health, Allan!
Thanks for sharing your bloopers as well. I like when content creators show their "real" self.
Love your videos. Thanks for making them. One recommendation for stud walls, the shop in my garage I insulated, wired with 20 Amp and then covered with 1/" tempered peg board. It works well with lots of flexibility where I don't use cleats. Just a suggestion.
Great job and thanks for making this video! I've been planning a French cleat pantry for battery charging and gear storage.
Glad it was helpful. That pantry sounds like a useful setup.
Currently 1/2" birch plywood 4x8 sheet is $85 at the store nearest to me. Damn...
I ripped some 1x4 at a 45 and they are super strong. I can hang from them.
Great Ideas!
Hi i see you from France .thanks for your idea
I think that if you were going to add a french cleat system to a bare stud wall, you'd probably want to space the cleats a little closer together. Just as you would add a spacer to a tool holder that was not tall enough to reach the cleat below, the closely spaced cleats on a bare stud wall would be that "spacer" that you would need to keep things stabilized.
Thanks for sharing! You da "French cleat Man!" Be safe,be cool. Beach, NC
Thanks Bobby
Love your enthusiasm.
Thank you for sharing I enjoy your energy and how you explain everything.
Very good list of things to consider before starting with French cleats!
Great video. The bloopers were funny, lol. Thanks!
Thanks, it is surprising how hard it is to say a simple sentence sometimes. 😀
Cool!!! Thank You!!! 👍😎
Clint, thank you for the great French cleat video series. One more question I was hoping you could address is what’s your thought on putting the French cleat on the shop wall that is covered by drywall. Would you recommend putting the cleats directly on the drywall and screwing it to the studs or would you put a 3/4” plywood over the drywall before putting the cleats on. Thanks and keep up the great work.
I usually would not recommend having drywall in a workshop because there's a good chance holes will be put in it easily. But if you already have it up, then you could add your French cleats over the drywall making sure to have long screws that anchor well into the studs. And if by chance it gets damaged you could always later remove the cleats and add plywood.
Great information about these!
Thanks Josh
Great tips
Glad you like them!
My wife would like me to come up with a French Cleat system to store our golf bags off the ground and also to store our golf shoes. Any ideas or suggestions? Thank you!
Really enjoy your videos. How deep into a stud should a screw go for a heavy cleat?Half of 3.5” 1.75” ? Is that too deep. I’m hanging a shop cabinet. Probably going to use two sets of cleats. I think there are 5 studs. Thank you. Adam
I don't believe I've ever been asked that question. I used 2.5" long screws going through a 1/2" wall. I believe that is pretty common for many French cleats. I don't believe there is an actual standard length but I always recommend two screws at each stud. I would think 2 screws at 1.75" deep should work.
Thank you so much for your answer.
French Cleat 4x8 wall project
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Test out on barn
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I found out about F.C.s a week a week ago…Snap!
75 years of unorganized stowage practices solved with one brilliant concept!….
Our 20 year old steel clad shed… 9x15x8 feet of secure, dry ….MESSY-UN-Managed storage goodness…needs some love…but…
It’s got no studs doood!
Tapping the wall yields a non-drum sound…it’s a solid thunk…there is prolly 3/4” ply underneath. But, I don’t want to risk the integrity of the Steel/UnknownSolidCore/Steel sandwich by destructively testing it
How the blue blazes do I satisfy the old…ummm…young lady’s demands that I throw away allll the shed contents, when I know that it contains yes, junk, but also
valuable (someday)
electrical,
plumbing,
35 years of computer / audio parts,
connectivity,
piping,
tools , office supplies
Pool parts
and just plain storage that should be prioritized,
into
throw away,
sell,
store in the barn (another place for French Cleats…yayyy!)
Yes I’m going to physically hone my F.C. skill-set on the barn first, but my as yet,new intellectual love, French Cleats is, as yet, un-tried.
When it comes down to the real deal…the shed…outside of irresponsible “ fu**it-just-do-it and stick the d*mned wall cleat on the d*mned shed wall..what’s the worst that could happen??
Yeah!
No Studs no French Cleats…sob!?
Do I have to make a stud wall and a 3/4” backer board?…orrr give the shed walls a possibly destructive test with a small , to get larger with a small test
Help!
Lovin’ yer Chan!
Chas
Awesome info. I am framing out the walls now for my shop. I am planning to use plywood as my backer. What thickness plywood is sufficient for french cleats assuming I will be able to hang power tools?
Thanks, John
For just the walls, I wouldn't go any thinner than 1/2 inch. For the actual French cleats, I prefer to stick with 3/4 inch.
@@SpecificLove7 thank you very much for the info. Keep up the great work. You are very inspiring 👍
Can you make a horizontal Murphy twin bed without expensive hardware and give all the dimensions and cutting list please
Maybe in the future
Sir can we use MDF for French cleats
I have a sloped ceiling in my closet, so one of the walls is nearky 10 feet tall. I was thinking of lining that wall with french cleats so I could put hooks, baskets, maybe even a hanging shoe rack. Any advice/ ideas?
Sounds like a good idea, just make sure to get screws into the studs of the wall. I can imagine how that could be helpful in such a closet. I would definitely suggest drawing it out first. Maybe consider things that are interchangeable such as shelving that can be used to place baskets on them or shoes, whereas hooks can be used to hang belts or the baskets from them.
11 people are avid pegboarders
My guess is you're going to need a larger work shop soon.
The music loop underneath is sooo distracting.
I love French kisses. 😂😂
I keep those for my spouse 😀
@@SpecificLove7Me too 😂😂😂
So the French are good at cleats and kissing. Cool.
LOL
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