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A pull-out organizer that hangs pots and pans from screw hooks inside a base cabinet. One drawer slide and a handful of scrap does it.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed rail Match to your slide length and cabinet depth. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 22" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Moving rail Match to slide length. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 22" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Base Width to suit the pans you'll hang. | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 22" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 2 ft Fixed rail — takes the screw hooks. | 2 foot | ☐ |
| 2x2, 4 ft Moving rail on the slide's inner member. | 4 foot | ☐ |
| 1x6 board, 2 ft Base. 1x8/1x10/1x12 or 3/4" plywood also work. | 2 foot | ☐ |
| Full-extension heavy-duty drawer slide, 22"–24" Buy the biggest that fits inside your cabinet. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Heavy-duty screw-in hooks | 6 each | ☐ |
| Cabinet screws, 2" and 1-1/4" | 24 each | ☐ |
| L-brackets Support the back of the fixed rail. | 2 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 2 ft, Full-extension heavy-duty drawer slide, 22"–24", Cabinet screws, 2" and 1-1/4"
Attach the outer (larger) member of the drawer slide to the 2x4 fixed rail, flush to the bottom, with its front edge flush to the front of the 2x4. Getting the slide flush and square here sets up everything downstream.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 4 ft, Cabinet screws, 2" and 1-1/4"
Extend the inner part of the slide fully and fasten it to the 2x2 moving rail, all edges flush to the bottom and the front edge of the inner member flush to the front of the 2x2. Do the same on the second side if you're running a slide per side.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x6 board, 2 ft, Cabinet screws, 2" and 1-1/4"
Set the assembly on top of the 1x6 base, confirm the slide still runs smoothly, then glue and screw the base on from underneath with 2" screws. Slide it in and out before the glue cures — this is your last chance to correct a bind for free.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set. Materials: Heavy-duty screw-in hooks
Predrill pilot holes for each screw hook and thread them into the 2x4 rail. Predrilling matters — driving a hook into un-drilled 2x4 near an edge will split it.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Cabinet screws, 2" and 1-1/4", L-brackets
Mount the finished organizer centered in the cabinet, using the L-brackets to support the back of the fixed rail. Exactly how you anchor it depends on your cabinet's construction — into the side walls, a cleat, or the back — so adjust to what your box gives you. Confirm it clears the face frame and door when pulled all the way out.