Power Tool Storage: Some Simple Steps That Will Help You Create Your Own Cabinets
A good way to address your power tool storage needs is to use portable storage shelves that you can even make on your own provided you are able to follow simple instructions which can be obtained from a good woodworking store. An ideal portable shelve would give you adequate power tool storage and you can also ensure that power cords don't end up becoming tangled by providing special space for them as well. In fact, by creating enough compartments you will be able to fit the different power cords just below where you store your power tools and thus ensure neat and tidy as well as very convenient storage.
Size Of The Cabinet
To create your own cabinet with shelves you would first of all need to cut some MDF or even timber and use some ply sheet that will go in the back and for dividers you can use tiny timber pieces. You must choose a suitable size for your power tool storage cabinet and this will obviously depend on the number of power tools that you plan on storing and in addition, you also will need to decide on the number of dividers needed to store the other odds and ends including power cords.
The next step in creating your own power tool storage cabinet is assembling your shelves and to do this properly, you will need create enough compartments by nailing the dividers so that you have as many compartments as are required, and if you wish to add strength to the structure, you should use some glue after which you can nail on the back panel and use ply for the purpose.
You also must ensure having adequate and proper power tool storage for any trimming blades that come with your power tools, and for this you will need to cut out a slot in the shelves top and there place each trimming blade and then place the power tools which should rest on top of the shelf.
If your power tools also include jigsaw blades you will need to create special power tool storage for them as well, and a good option would be to make a hole that you can create with the help of a spade bit. It is also recommended that you sit the circular saws with a blade guard and place them in a closed position. Thus, you will also need to create a special slot where you can place these items safely and securely.
Once you have completed your power tool storage cabinet you can then put the power tools on the shelves' top and the cords for each of your tools can be tidily coiled and placed beneath in the slot below where the power tools are resting. Also, with a good sized cabinet, you should be able to store as many as six separate power tools at one time.
The basic power tool storage shelves materials that you will need include scrap MDF or timber which can be of a length that suits your requirements and you will also need enough nails and some scrap sheet of ply. As far as power tool storage shelves tools are concerned you would need to use a drill with spade bit, a jigsaw and a hammer. With these simple materials and tools and by following the simple instructions mentioned above, creating proper power tool storage on your own should be quite easy.
