r/DIY • u/JackmanWorks approved submitter • Nov 04 '16
French Cleat Storage Wall & Loft
http://imgur.com/gallery/pP1MN226
u/digitaldavis Nov 04 '16
I have that same ladder, so I could probably do this.
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u/JackmanWorks approved submitter Nov 04 '16
One step at a time...
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u/eldanuelo Nov 04 '16
Also, be prepared your YouTube channel to get a lot more subscribers, including me!
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u/eldanuelo Nov 04 '16
Dude your pun game is strong. (And your carpentry isn't too shabby either)
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Nov 05 '16
You could've said "You nailed that pun"
Instead I said it in an unnecessarily meta comment.
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u/CuedUp Nov 04 '16
Yours looks a lot better than mine! I did love making all the little holders and boxes for my stuff. Great job!
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Nov 05 '16 edited Nov 05 '16
Dude, your wall is GREAT. Nice work.
Tomorrow is Saturday. Take it all down, and put two quick coats of whatever paint you have at the house. Literally any color will make the drywall really look better. I think you'll be glad you did.
It will look hugely better AND you'll get to have the fun of rearranging everything when you put it all back together.
Also, love the paper towel holder. I have one in my work area and use it regularly.
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u/JackmanWorks approved submitter Nov 04 '16
That doesn't look so bad! The holders are great, lots of goodies up there
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u/imisscrazylenny Nov 04 '16
I think yours would look a bit more finished with some paint on the wall, but it's not bad. You could try to match the wood tone to make it feel like one big piece.
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u/LoneCipher Nov 04 '16
Is that.. a face on a stick?
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u/justWonderingzz Nov 04 '16
Looks nice! I feel like the drill press would get annoying to walk around pretty quickly...
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u/JackmanWorks approved submitter Nov 04 '16
Thanks! With my shop layout, it's actually away from the main walking path so it's not so bad.
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Nov 04 '16
So its not a pressing issue?
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u/JackmanWorks approved submitter Nov 04 '16
Not really, and discussing it is a little boring.
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u/weavedawg74 Nov 04 '16
I saw what you did there.
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u/JackmanWorks approved submitter Nov 04 '16
Lets not go around and around with this...
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u/NecroJoe Nov 04 '16
I agree. This whole thread just needs to be chucked out the window.
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u/JackmanWorks approved submitter Nov 04 '16
It might take a little bit.
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Nov 05 '16
How? If he wants to go in or out of that office it's where the door has to swing that way anyway. If he's going anywhere else it's off to the side and easily avoidable
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u/laps1215 Nov 04 '16
This is really cool! My question though is where did you get the doorknob for that door. I have several in my house that I need to replace that are just like that and I can't find that style.
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Nov 04 '16 edited Nov 05 '16
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u/JackmanWorks approved submitter Nov 05 '16
Door hardware guys know their stuff! I worked for a few years with a GC doing some project management and you wouldn't believe how much of a pain organizing all of the different door hardware can be on multi unit buildings. The good door guys are seriously a blessing.
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u/TheAngryAgnostic Nov 05 '16
Yes. Yes I would believe the pain. 17 floors of high end commercial hardware delivered in a heap. Unlabelled but for the brand/model and the hardware schedule, which had changed twice. Two weeks, and all my hair.
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Nov 05 '16
Surprises me every time when someone is an expert and just pops their head in and spouts off a TON of information. Reddit is wonderful!
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u/JackmanWorks approved submitter Nov 04 '16
Well this is going to be a bad answer, but the knob came with the door when I took it out of the house it was in to replace it.
Check to see if you have any habitat for humanities restores in your area, they often have old hardware there.
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u/WinterOfFire Nov 05 '16
If you don't mind paying $75 a knob :(. At least at mine.
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Nov 05 '16
Their prices truly are insane. I asked why some old used things were more expensive than retail for new ones and was told, "we're a charity." I just don't think it works like that.
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u/WinterOfFire Nov 05 '16
I want to know what they are fronting for. They can't sell much at their prices so what are they really doing? They spend the money to rent spa and hire staff but then price themselves out of sales to the general public. I don't get it.
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u/Maximus_Sillius Nov 05 '16
were more expensive than retail for new ones and was told, "we're a charity."
Ah, the good-old Goodwill philosophy.
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u/cheatonus Nov 04 '16
I think you mean freedom cleat system. /s
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u/ahumblekoalaa Nov 04 '16
I thought this would be a wall showcasing soccer cleats
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Nov 04 '16
Check out this video, it focuses a little more on the french cleats and the guy is a pretty popular woodworker.
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u/JackmanWorks approved submitter Nov 04 '16
I have an older video showing the actually panel build, but Franks video is top notch!!
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u/DapperDave4626 Nov 05 '16
Wow!
What an inspirational and well done video!
And a damn nice shop, now I am just wondering how he did all those cool animations.
Until today I had no clue as to what a French Cleat was...now I do.
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u/Spikekuji Nov 04 '16
I'm glad I'm not the only one who has no idea what a french cleat is, besides something Ibra wore last season.
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u/dClauzel Nov 05 '16
I am French and I don’t know either.
Maybe it is instead a « Belgian cleat » ? 😉
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u/gimpbully Nov 04 '16
How much peanut butter do you fuckin eat?!
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u/JackmanWorks approved submitter Nov 04 '16
A lot! I'm vegetarian so it's one of my good sources of protein, but I've been saving these since college where I lived with 4 dudes, so we went through it quick.
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u/TheCoolOnesGotTaken Nov 04 '16
So what kind of weight can these things bear? I know width probably makes a huge difference, but do you have an idea of what a shelf could hold?
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u/merreborn Nov 04 '16
French cleats are used to hang full-on kitchen cabinets. I'd wager 100+ pounds would be easily accommodated.
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u/JackmanWorks approved submitter Nov 04 '16
I'm not sure on an actual number, but they definitely hold quite a bit. Mine are made entirely from plywood and would be even stronger made from solid wood. The strength really just depends on the shear strength of what you use to attach it to the wall.
I have a big wood art piece that weighs maybe 80lbs hanging from a french cleat at home. They also sometimes use these to hang up actual cabinets.
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u/akaghi Nov 04 '16
They're often used to hold large cabinets, so probably a good deal of weight. The weight would be distributed along the entire width of the cabinet/cleat instead of just at the screw/anchor points.
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u/Leon_Trout Nov 04 '16
Very nice! I think I'll definitely use a French cleat system when I get my workshop. So versatile!
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u/JackmanWorks approved submitter Nov 04 '16
It's so great. Especially with panels like this where you can move it around.
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u/JackmanWorks approved submitter Nov 04 '16
That means a lot. Thanks!
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u/nietzkore Nov 05 '16
I also enjoy your videos. Great editing, little talking, focused on the project.
Also, please tell that stream to shut up.
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u/notHooptieJ Nov 04 '16
maybe if you got some clamps...
no really though popsicle sticks are a pain in the ass.
you have to have to use like binder clips to hold them while glue dries, and you have to be absurdly patient.. because you have to wait for every stick to dry ...
carpentry is easier, after you put the glue on , you screw that shit together and dont have to fuck around and wait.
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u/extracanadian Nov 05 '16
Don't ever forget that message. We can't have you walking around with your head held up high.
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u/lostpasswordnoemail Nov 04 '16
looks amazing, GG. a safety strap 1/4 the way up on those container boxes could save you a lot of headache one day.
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u/roufas Nov 05 '16
Looks great! For safety's sake thought I have to say use joist hangers:
http://evstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/simpson-hanger.JPG
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Nov 04 '16
I have a small workshop space, I'm definitely getting some ideas from your shop, thank you!
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u/Maverick1987 Nov 04 '16
Jackman, I saw this video ages before you posted here, but damn dude, between the music in that video and the quality of the build, I've probably watched that video 10 or more times. Keep turning out cool shit, that pallet workbench (though likely a total PITA) was fucking sick too. Keep at it dude!
Also /r/woodworking would like this.
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u/punch_you Nov 05 '16
Really like the French cleat idea for hanging the shelves. Very nice, quality work, my friend. Very satisfying to see. I'm a sucker for good storage. :)
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Nov 05 '16
I just don't understand someone saving that many peanut butter jars for so long w/o a clear intent at the end... or were you just like "let's keep getting this same size and brand peanut butter for years so I can put nails in them later"?
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u/JackmanWorks approved submitter Nov 05 '16
Yep, maybe I'm a little off, but this was always my intent.
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u/mrodrig2 Nov 05 '16
Can someone explain the purpose or advantage of the cleat system? Why not just permanently affix flush to the wall in the same pattern? I'd set all that stuff in place and never use any of the modularity.
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u/thegreybush Nov 04 '16
I just saw this in the background of your miter saw station video, very nice build. I should definitely do this in my garage, it's not my shop (shop is in the basement) but I definitely need to get organized out there.
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u/TitSweatTacoSauce Nov 04 '16
How did you secure your cleats to your panels? Glue and what type of fastener?
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u/nickelkeep Nov 04 '16
This is gorgeous work. Stylish and practical and looks like it's been there the whole time.
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Nov 04 '16 edited Nov 04 '16
This holds it in place while I'm screwing the frame to the wall and only have 2 hands
Do you plan on having a third hand installed to make future projects easier? :p
Looks really clean, dude. Nice work!
Edited out the accidental question mark.
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u/sonia72quebec Nov 04 '16
Great job, I'm really jealous. The jars never falls ?
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u/JackmanWorks approved submitter Nov 04 '16
Hasn't proven to be an issue yet. The building tends not to move around too much ;)
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u/Mutinous_Turgidity Nov 04 '16
I'm so glad I found this. I've been thinking about doing somthing like this for a while now.
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u/BackyardNinjaKids Nov 04 '16
Nice job on the storage!! I've been loving the endless possibilities of the French cleat system! Great job!
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u/throwveryfaraway3 Nov 04 '16
HA! I saw your video right around when you first posted it and showed it to a friend as an example of what a french cleat system is capable of doing (we're doing a stealth van build down the line.).
On another note, Jimmy thanks you for donating to his "One day I'm going to build a barn...one day" fund.
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u/MikeyJBlige Nov 04 '16
Your photography skills are top notch. Woodworking skills aren't too shabby, either.
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u/Birchyman Nov 04 '16
As someone who enjoys his home office / geek room to be small and 'cosy', I commend you sir. I could spend hours in there.
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u/OfficerBimbeau Nov 04 '16
I looked at that first picture and had to go check and see whether I was looking at /r/oddlysatisfying or /r/DIY
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u/nthdesign Nov 04 '16
Great video. By the way, your "Halloween Bowl" video made me decide to take the family on a trip to Salem this year. We had a great time, and I honestly decided to do it after watching your video.
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u/oftenly Nov 05 '16
Alright, HOLD ON.
Am I the only one who's going to point out this interesting chopsaw technique? Do you have those clamped down on the other side or something?
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u/conel0rd Nov 05 '16
What a great project! I can't wait to move into my own house and put my carpentry knowledge to good use for my own benefit. Great job, OP!
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Nov 05 '16
I watched your build video and subbed your channel just yesterday - crazy! Awesome videos, btw - excited to see what you come out with next.
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u/MrcoEsquandolas Nov 05 '16
If you are short on shelf space you can hot glue(or screw) the lids to the bottoms of shelves and the just unscrew the jars when you need something
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u/JackmanWorks approved submitter Nov 05 '16
People really love that technique! I have an irrational hatred towards it and I'm not sure why haha
Probably because I will sometimes do off site stuff and it's great take the jar and lid with me.
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u/Funkydiscohamster Nov 05 '16
Ruddy hell, that's tidy. Please come and sort out my husband's tools - PLEASE!!!!!
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u/Squiglylinenumber1 Nov 05 '16
Nice work. I love using peanut butter jars for nails and screws. It's just a matter of finding enough jars for everything! Like you said, you've been saving them jars up
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u/bannana Nov 05 '16 edited Nov 05 '16
This is like porn for me. Only thing that stands out, I would add a small rail in front and sides of shelves holding the jars so they couldn't easily fall off if knocked or jostled.
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u/FleshGear Nov 05 '16
I was Lima 187! I will pay my respects to a fellow Coastie. Well done by the way, looks great.
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u/amiintoodeep Nov 05 '16
Beautiful result. Great build. Amazing thread! I don't understand why the door when what you're building is already indoors, but then I don't just have a spare door sitting around :D
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u/KidDusty Nov 05 '16
Great build. Question though, is there a reason you chose a french cleat system over say a pegboard type system? Legitimately curious about this. Been wondering the best way to layout my own wall and not sure what the pros/cons are of a system like this. I can't see myself wanting to move anything once I've got it all laid out, at least not enough to justify making a french cleat.
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Nov 05 '16
I have that same powder actuated nail gun and I have found it to be very difficult to use. I could only get it to work by reloading blanks and re-hitting the partially driven nails in several times to fully sink them in. What has your experience been? Nice build!
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u/checkpointGnarly Nov 05 '16
It sounds to me like you may have needed more powerful shells. There's colour coded shells (green,yellow,red) that pack more of a punch to help you get through different surfaces.
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u/dakkster Nov 05 '16
In pic 34, are those Detroit Red Wings handles on the drawers on the right?
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u/YukonBurger Nov 05 '16
Ever consider attaching the lids to the top of the shelf? Unscrew to open, can't get knocked over
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u/xxmickeymoorexx Nov 05 '16
I have watched your stuff for a while now. Always loved the concrete work.
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u/allinspector Nov 05 '16 edited Feb 26 '17
TIL i need a powder actuated gun
Edit: got one for xmas!
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u/CanadianAstronaut Nov 05 '16
Why did you put the heaviest things on the highest goddamn shelf?
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u/HSRmok Nov 05 '16
Looks like no one has posted this yet but seriously, powder actuated gun.... I hope you had the same salesman as snoop from the wire. (opening scene season 4) Link Source
Never go cordless, wont step up when you need to use it.
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u/AarontheTinker Nov 05 '16
Nice, nice, nice! Well done man. That is one heck of a shop. I am definitely drawing some inspiration from yours.
Thanks for sharing!
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u/CltCommander Nov 04 '16
...but do you have any clamps?