Cordless Tool Charging Station

Position the Bottom Shelf Trim, as shown, so that it overhangs the Bottom Shelf by 3/4" on each end, and so that the lower edge of the Trim is flush with the underside of the Shelf. Attach the Trim to the Bottom Shelf using 1 1/4" coarse-thread Kreg Pocket-Hole Screws.

Cut a Bottom Rail to length from a 1x6 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Drill pocket holes in the Bottom Rail, as shown, and then sand the faces smooth.

Now you can attach the Bottom Rail to the Bottom Shelf assembly using 1 1/4" coarse-thread Kreg Pocket-Hole Screws, as shown. Make sure that the ends of the Bottom Rail and the Bottom Shelf are flush, and sand them if needed.

• Cut two Sides to length from a 1x8 board, as shown in the cutting diagram.
• Then cut the angles on the ends, as shown. You can do this easily with a miter saw by setting the saw for a 45° cut.
• Sand the faces, edges, and ends smooth.

With the parts all made and the subassemblies together, you can begin final assembly. Position the Middle Shelf/Rail/Top Shelf assembly as shown, and then attach these pieces using 1 1/4" coarse-thread Kreg Pocket-Hole Screws.

Position the Bottom Shelf/Rail assembly, as shown, and attach it to the Side using 1 1/4" coarse-thread Kreg Pocket-Hole Screws.

• To complete your charging station, attach the other Side, as shown. You can use the station as is, or you can add a coat of paint or finish. We wiped on a couple coats of oil finish.
• Then you can mount a power strip to the backside of the Bottom Rail. That way, you can plug your chargers into the power strip, rather than needing a separate wall outlet for each one.
• Finally, hang your charging station on the wall. If possible, locate it over a wall stud, and drive two 3" screws through the Top Rail and into the stud. If you can’t locate the station over a stud, use medium- or heavy-duty wall anchors.