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Storage & Shelving

Mobile Power Tool Storage Unit

Step-by-step build — 9 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Cut shelves

    You can either use additional 1 x 12's to make the 17" long shelves or 3/4" plywood. I used up some leftover 3/4" plywood and shelving that I had in my woodpile to make mine.

  2. 2Drill pocket holes

    Drill three pocket holes on both short ends of two of the shelf pieces.

  3. 3Attach top and bottom

    Using glue and pocket screws, attach a shelf to the ends of the 1 x 12" to make the top and bottom of the shelving unit.

    Mobile Power Tool Storage Unit — step photo 2
  4. 4Drill shelf pin holes

    Using the Kreg Shelf Pin Jig, drill shelf pin holes along the inside of the shelf sides.

    Mobile Power Tool Storage Unit — step photo 3
  5. 5Attach back of shelving unit

    Cut a piece of the 1/4" plywood to fit the back of the shelving unit. Attach with glue and brad nails.

    Mobile Power Tool Storage Unit — step photo 4
  6. 6Optional pegboard sides

    First, screw in small blocks of wood into the four corners of each side and also to the middle along the edges. (see photo)

    Mobile Power Tool Storage Unit — step photo 5
  7. 7Pegboard sides part 2

    Cut and piece pegboard to fit each side of the shelving unit. Attach with staples or brad nails to blocks that were screwed in during the previous step.

    Mobile Power Tool Storage Unit — step photo 6
  8. 8Wheels

    Add the wheels using 1-1/4" drawer front screws. I use this type of screw with the wide head because of the size of the holes on the wheels.

    Mobile Power Tool Storage Unit — step photo 7
  9. 9Shelves

    Add the shelves and customize the placement of the shelves for your tools and storage needs.

    Mobile Power Tool Storage Unit — step photo 8