How to build a Garden Tool Storage Bin for under $20 Holds 18 tools! Save Money and Room!
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
- Dad came up with a pretty good idea for storing all the garden tools he had floating around in his garage. First he purchased a used (empty) 50 gallon barrel from a local food processor for around $16. the barrel's top is permanently sealed, but it has two large threaded holes in it. He cleaned out the residue from the original contents (molassas) using hot water and some dish soap. Using a 2 1/8" hole saw, he drilled 14 more holes into the top (in addition to the two holes already in it) giving the top of the barrel a total of 16 useable holes. By pouring four gallons of 1.5"- round river rock through the 18 holes he gives the barrel enough weight and stability so that it won't tip over with the tools in it, but still be easy to move around the garage.
The only thing I didn't show in the video was that I would drill some small drainage holes in the bottom of the barrel if I was going to store it outside. (This is why you want to use round river rock as it will not compact (like crushed rock) and will allow water drainage through the rock.) As long as the holes in the bottom of the barrel are smaller than the round rock it would allow water to drain, but not let the rocks fall out the bottom. Dad's storing his tools inside so no need to drill drainage holes.
Simply amazing! Not just only it is very economical but you can make your garden tools in a very organize way and can maximize all the space.
--forgot to add: very nice job with the video itself. Very clean editing, very informative, very direct.
Excellent idea. My shed has limited wall space so this will work out great!
All these years later and we are still using it. Works great.
Great idea!!. I'm going to make two for my barn. My wife will love the idea. Thanks for taking the time to post this.
For certain specific situations this is a great answer to a tool storage problem. But anyone thinking of building one of these (like me for instance!) should consider 3 issues very carefully.
(1) Do you have at least a 12 foot ceiling height to allow for removal of longer tools from the barrel?
(2) If it is to be stored outside, how do you keep dirt, mold, insects, etc. out of the barrel. Even if water drains out the bottom, the rocks will eventually grow mold unless you clean them periodically. Getting the rocks back out of the barrel isn't the easiest proposition since the top is sealed. Keeping the barrel outside is asking for problems.
(3) Outside storage exposes the tools to rust and wood rot. In my location, we got 65 inches of rain last year. Things rust and rot exceedingly fast.
Mobility for this storage bin is very limited due to the bulk and weight with the rocks inside. It would be far more useful to have a tool caddy which can easily be rolled outside and back inside, without having to drag 18 tools out one by one and carry them to the job location then tote them all back again. But the general concept is a good start. However it could use one of the following improvements to make it much better.
(1) install detachable push down large casters on the barrel. When it is time to move the barrel, simply lock the casters in place on their brackets, step down on the casters to raise the barrel off the floor, and move it easily where you want it to go without having to take tools in and out. Or....
(2) Build a box style platform upon which the barrel can sit when in storage. Simple latches can lock the barrel in place on the platform for stability. Load the box with the river rocks instead of putting them in the barrel and once the barrel is locked in place everything is equal as stable as it would be with the rocks in the barrel. But when you want to move the barrel outdoors, just unlatch the barrel, leave the tools in the barrel, and pull the barrel to where you want it to go. Some tools will be removed to use once the job site is reached so the stability of the barrel won't be much of an issue.
Just made one tonight but I cut out about 2/3rd of the top. I wanted a mostly open barrel that would even hold post hole diggers. In the 1/3rd left I drilled about 7 holes like you did including bung hole. Also had room for four 1 1/4'' holes. I can use the holes for smaller things like hatchet, pruners or any shorter handle stuff. I even drilled holes along the side to run a small chain in and out of that makes it perfect for slipping tools like a machete or hand garden tools in.
Great idea. And +1 on the kudos for video quality. Well narrated and edited; no meandering time-wasting commentary or shaky camera work as is so often the case on these kinds of videos.
Thanks for sharing this video on how to build Garden Tool Storage really help.
Great Idea Dad----------one of the best practical ideas Ive seen on u tube! Someone just gave me 30 shovels believe it or not ---I ran across this just in time---be sure and thank yur Dad for me
Excellent - thanks for the video, and your Dad had a great idea there!
Clever idea, inexpensive. However does require vertical clearance when removing tools. One should keep that in mind prior to using.
Many times you can get free containers from your local car wash. Their soap comes in 30+ gallon containers just like this and they usually have no problems just giving them to you if you ask.
Great idea and video! I'm going to build one but add casters on bottom as well as rope handles on the sides! Thanks for sharing!
Very well done. I might consider drilling hole in bottom for water to escape.
Great idea. Much less space than eating up valuable wall space! I'd use an additional bucket of pea gravel, then press the handles down into the rock...for a little extra stability.
Dad, friends, and I occasionally come up with one on my own...lol...
Yep, that's what I need so I'm making one this week. I have the barrels ; I have the tools, soon I'll have the tool bin (smile). Thanks
That's a pimp gold watch your dad is wearing!
Thanks for the video -- I'm gonna go make one today! :)
I live in the Pacific Northwest (lots and lots of rain). We drilled a few holes in the bottom that were smaller than the river rocks we used to weight it down. Always seemed to drain quite well and not load up with extra water weight.
We drilled a few holes in the bottom that were smaller than the round river rocks we dumped in. That way the water would drain but not let the rocks fall out.
We got it from a food manufacturing plant locally. I think it had vegetable oil or something in it. We had to wash it out with dish soap and a hose. before working on it. I'd just start calling food processing places and see if you can score one.
Awesome idea! Thank you for sharing.
One problem. Most backyard storage buildings are not tall enough to allow you to get the tools in and out. Fine if storing in a garage or larger out building tho.
Don't forget to drill a couple of holes on the bottom for drainage. The rocks are a good idea. That holds the handles up from the draining water. Good idea
Yes! Drainage holes are important. (I do mention doing that in the video details, but did not film it.) Just make sure the drain holes are smaller than the rock you are dumping in there for weight!
gracias!
great Idea
That was amazing idea
Great idea guys. :)
Excellent!
I'd consider using sand instead of river rock if you're using it inside. The handles will make a slight dent in the sand and not move.
The barrel was actually came from a commercial food producer. I think it had vege-oil or something like that in it originally. I also live in western Oreogn so rainwater isn't that hard to come by here. ;-)
Brilliant! thanks for sharing
Good but in the UK we would need a lot of drainage holes for one of those.
Good idea but coastal salt air would rust everything exposed, a second light weight plastic pickle barrel, one end cut out, could cover the tools from most salt air.
Que Pasada , Muy Bueno !! ;)
I live Idaho and the hard wood setting out in the sun cracks a nd rots in just a couple of years. Any wood exposed to the sun will sun rot in a short time..
I think the vertical storage would help alleviate that sun exposure. That, and more than 1/2 the tool's handle being inside the barrel would help prevent exposure. My dad keeps his in the shed also. Mine is outside, but under the eve of the shop so less exposure there also.
How do you keep the wood handles from rotting in the hot sun ???
Never had a problem in Oregon with it. Barrel drains any water through the rock in the bottom. Handles on garden tools are usually made out of hardwood so it takes them a long time to rot out.
it would cost 20 bucks for the river rocks.
My gosh, where do you live? Here you just take a bucket down to the lumber yard place and fill it up for a couple bucks, or just go down to a stream and get some for free...