Build A Power Tool Rack

You ll make three separate rectangular frames that will be fitted together after completion.

Build a power tool rack.

Screw the inch wood screws into holes. We ve shared a great drill holster made with pvc but this cordless tool station designed by amy hintze baesler from her tool belt is built from plywood and has a handy shelf to hold a power strip. 1 x 4 s for banding. Power racks are expensive but i am not saying that they are not worth it.

To build it find your largest power tools and design their cubbies first. Attach the power strip. Lay pieces on floor and build a couple of 2 square boxes from the 1 x 4 s. The drawer is a great bonus for storing drill bits screws and other accessories.

Set 2 x 4 posts in corners and nail in place to create top banding. Sometimes the simplest builds are the most functional. Tom built the tool storage cabinet out of leftover materials from previous build it projects including inch oak plywood 1x12 inch select pine and inch birch plywood. They are worth the investment because they can last you a very long time.

Building the basic power cage frame this simple design that uses wood instead of steel tubes and allows you to scale the rack to the designated space you have available. To provide the juice for your charging station these types of power strips will do the trick. Take your tools wherever. And 1 x 2 s for dividers.

Again it is essential to have it in your arsenal of training equipment but take into consideration of building one of your own. Mount power strip screw into the outside of each board using the mounting holes on the back of the power strip as a guide. Cut 2 x 4 s for posts. These can all be found at home centers and lumber yards if you don t have enough material in your scrap pile.

Image from her tool belt. Once you ve got the largest dimensions figured out continue filling in space with dividers nailing or screwing through the top bottom and middle boards.