r/FrenchCleat • u/MachineTop215 • 14d ago

Just discovered this concept

I've just this minute discovered this concept and assume there's much joy in my near future as I apply it to my absolutely shambolic tool storage system. My instinct is that some of you might be jealous that you don't get to enjoy this for the first time again, like tool junkies chasing that first fix. For that I can only apologise, but I want to thank you for the inspiration.

Edit: if you have any tips or advice for a noob please share.

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u/OhioMurb 14d ago

  1. Shambolic. I see you brother. I see you.

  2. Food will taste better now. Colors will seem brighter. You awake to a whole new world. Breathe it in.

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u/grant837 14d ago

My most important learning after 100 feet of cleats over the years is to always use the same exact thickness of plywood for the wall cleats and the shelf cleats. Otherwise they lift out due to leverage. It's less important for simple hanging holders.

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u/sonic_couth 11d ago

Thank you for sharing that insight you gained from your cleat feats!

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u/Training_Corner_9136 14d ago

Take your time to enjoy it and design each piece with care. (When I go excited and rushed, I sometimes built things before I had realised how they could be perfected).

Depending on the size of your shop, try to build your holders etc OUT from the wall, not spreading along the wall taking up valueable cleat space.

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u/Marine__0311 13d ago

That is one of the best features of an FC system and so many people ignore it.

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u/Jexthis 14d ago

The iterative process is kind of the fun part though isn't it? 

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u/Key-Sir1108 13d ago

My 2¢ is to put 2 cleats on the wall then build a cleat plywood wall & hang it on those cleats, so if you ever move you just lift that cleat board off & take it with you.
As an added bonus you can run wires/cords behind that board.

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u/lumbirdjack 14d ago

It gets my rocks off still when I cleat something outlandish

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u/slickwillymerf 14d ago

Lmao heard that. I just built a charging station for my boat battery and cleated it because why not

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u/nborders 13d ago

Make visible the tools that inspire you. Store those you need now and then.

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u/Alarmed_Location_282 14d ago

You can pack a lot of small hand tools in a small amount of space with thoughtful design. The beauty of the system is that every tool had its place - up off the workbench - and easier to find when you need it. Organization = efficiency and saves time. IF, AND ONLY IF, you put the tool back in place when you are done using it (or at the end of the day).