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A wall-mounted 2x4 rack with staggered hanger blocks that holds long-handled garden tools by their handles, sorted by whether they have a D-ring grip.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main beam Cut to fit your space and tool collection. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 72" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Hanger blocks | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 6" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 2x4, 8 ft Exterior-rated if hanging outdoors. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2" to 3" | 20 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Pencil, Tape Measure. Materials: Pine, 2x4, 8 ft
Measure your space and cut the main beam to your desired rack length. Lay the beam on a flat surface and place your actual tools over it — tools without a D-ring handle go upside down at the top, tools with a D-ring handle hang below. Mark the position of each hanger block based on where your tools land.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 2x4, 8 ft
Attach the upper row of hanger blocks to the top edge of the beam with screws, two per joint, leaving a 2" gap between blocks for sliding tools in.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 2x4, 8 ft
Add the bottom row of hanger blocks.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2" to 3"
Locate two studs in the wall and hang the rack, high enough that your longest tool doesn't touch the ground. Use at least two screws per stud, four screws minimum.