Anyone make an air tool rack near their compressor?

[Cobra4B]

I'm thinking about making some kind of shelf/hanger/rack to keep my air gun, ratchet, etc. on the wall above/next to my compressor. No need to keep them in the toolbox as I'm in my garage and not a shop/business. I prefer the tools I use often being stored out in the open and in easy reach.... plus it'd free up drawer space in my box.

-Brian

 

[flashpuppy]

I've seen pics on here of guys who take the female side of the quick disconnect and mount it to a piece of steel. You can hang all of your tools upside down and ready to use. Looks really nice as well.

 

[mossyboy6]

I have a pegboard setup, but I would not recommend it.

Im going to build what flash said on the side of my cart.

 

[caper]

Here's the rack we use at work in the tool crib:

 

[smooth72]

check out this link http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4245
Here is mine, always growing... if I have my way. One tool per connector that way I know if something is missing

 

[flashpuppy]

check out this link http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4245
Here is mine, always growing... if I have my way. One tool per connector that way I know if something is missing

BINGO!! That's the one I was thinking of.

 

[rakesdl]

Smooth72; That is a great idea I also was wondering what type of lights you have under the cabinet, I am looking for some that will light the work bench?

 

[smooth72]

Thanks for the complements. I just oil them before I put them up. I drilled a hole in the bottom of the cabinet and since the connectors are pipe threads I just cross threaded a fine thread bolt. Works like a lock nut, first time I actually meant to cross thread. I got the lights at lowes , thin mount.

 

[mike944]

I used a piece of aluminum angle and just milled some slots in it. It simple, and effective.

 

[Cobra4B]

BINGO!! That's the one I was thinking of.

I used a piece of aluminum angle and just milled some slots in it. It simple, and effective.

Both very nice ideas. Mike you could probably sell a few of those. If you want to make another I'll buy it off of you

 

[alex71]

I used a piece of aluminum angle and just milled some slots in it. It simple, and effective.

I don't know about your shop, but in mine that's a great way to get lots of abrasive dust inside the tools.

 

[Cobra4B]

Well a little searching and it looks like you can buy air tool holders like the one above for $20.

 

[Cobra4B]

I don't know about your shop, but in mine that's a great way to get lots of abrasive dust inside the tools.

Golf Tees?

 

[Cobra4B]

Well since I bought myself a fancy IR air gun today I ordered this air tool holder from BlazinBellTech - http://www.blazinbelltech.com/tool-storage.html#air

It lists for $23 and they have 15% off for December orders

 

[mike944]

That's pretty much what i was trying to make.

I had some AL angle laying around, and i love a project, so i decided to make one instead.

Never really thought about the dust inside. i don't do very much, if any dusty work in my garage, so i'm not going to worry about it.

I suppose i could make a similar one out of a piece of square tubing and cap the ends to keep the dust out.

 

[alex71]

Dust is only a concern if you do metal work or body work... General automotive stuff doesn't generate the killer dust that you get from running a grinder or sander.

 

[Tim The Tool Man]

I decided to bump this thread instead of starting another. I just made myself an air tool bracket that I thought was pretty unique but after a quick search I realized, not so much. Anyhow, just like Mike944 I too made a rack out of a scrap of aluminium that I thought I would share:

 

[Lhorn]

I like Mike's design because it's easy to get the tools off/on without using a second hand to disengage the coupler. Could mount a board (mounted like a shelf) a fraction of an inch or so just above the air tool rack to keep most of the dust in the shop from settling into the tool. The shelf could be made functional holding tools for the die grinder, air tool oil, etc.

 

[Tim The Tool Man]

I like Mike's design because it's easy to get the tools off/on without using a second hand to disengage the coupler. Could mount a board (mounted like a shelf) a fraction of an inch or so just above the air tool rack to keep most of the dust in the shop from settling into the tool. The shelf could be made functional holding tools for the die grinder, air tool oil, etc.

To solve that I bought these little plastic caps for my air tools at horrible freight for cheap money.

 

[Higgins]

I've been looking for those types of covers for a long time... Will have to check out HF! Thanks!!

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

hmmmm.... never thought of doing that, now it's on my to do list.

 

[Modifieddriver]

No leader hoses on the tools shown.

That surprises me. I put leader hoses on almost everything that'll see any significant use. Gets that quick-coupler out of my way.

 

[BHR4CE1]

I put leader hoses on almost everything

And I bet you look **** in it! ;-)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lZFz7TLqQ80/TB7JKx-tTyI/AAAAAAAAACQ/l6xk-ZSkXFw/s1600/lederhosen.jpg

 

[tater]

check out this link http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4245
Here is mine, always growing... if I have my way. One tool per connector that way I know if something is missing

GUYS LIKE THIS

Make me have to spend un-unnecessary money to do these types of things ^_^

Good Idea man I will def have to do that now

 

[thebeekeeper1]

I don't know about your shop, but in mine that's a great way to get lots of abrasive dust inside the tools.

A simple roofing nail would solve that--but requires diligence.

 

[tater]

A simple roofing nail would solve that--but requires diligence.

he who put roofing nail in gun have long lasting fun getting it out

 

[thebeekeeper1]

he who put roofing nail in gun have long lasting fun getting it out

Grabbing the oversize head and pulling it out is difficult? Who knew??

 

[KCarGuy]

I Have a Setup like Tater does for my Air Tools, But I welded a Piece of Angle Iron to my Compressor Motor Plate and This is where I keep my Inflation Tools.
Keeps them with the Compressor where I always know that they are.

 

[Tim The Tool Man]

Here is my larger nail gun storage solution along side my table saw: (several tools were out on a job when I took this shot, usually it is much fuller)

 

[Sureshot]

Here is my larger nail gun storage solution along side my table saw: (several tools were out on a job when I took this shot, usually it is much fuller)

What was your source for that grid.

 

[smooth72]

smooth72
check out this link http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4245
Here is mine, always growing... if I have my way. One tool per connector that way I know if something is missing

GUYS LIKE THIS

Make me have to spend un-unnecessary money to do these types of things ^_^

Good Idea man I will def have to do that now

The garage has change some sense those pics, and a few more tools. Still no mount is added until a tool is added.

 

[thebeekeeper1]

What was your source for that grid.

It looks like part of a hog panel.

 

[MPOWERD]

To solve that I bought these little plastic caps for my air tools at horrible freight for cheap money.

Have a part number?

 

[Higgins]

Hf 97211 @ $ 1.49

al

 

[Crow Horse]

I took the same idea and incorporated it into a cart. I can wheel the entire unit to where I need it. The pic of it might be difficult to make out because of all the gear hanging behind it on the wall.

I also did this at work using worn out quick disconnects that I had collected from around the shop. Using some angle aluminum I drilled 1/2" holes spaced equally apart. On the QD fitting I removed the internal spring and seal then ran a 1/2 x 13 tap down it. Bolted it up and it's good to go.......

 

[RBailey]

This is what I did

 

[Tim The Tool Man]

What was your source for that grid.

I think one of these vendors:
https://www.google.com/shopping/pro...a=X&ei=ZEIyUeXmB8i30QHSg4HYDA&ved=0CFUQ8wIwAA

I used two pieces, they are is called Metal Wall Storage Grids. I just suspended them from the ceiling instead of against a wall.

 

[littletoes]

I like both ideas on how they are hung, either with notches in aluminum, or use the connect fittings, although the second is a bit wasteful of funds.

Would you REALLY worry about dust??? Can't imagine getting enough in there to hurt anything, especially if you lube with every use, or have an oiler piped in line...

I do especially like seeing all the air tools....makes me wonder what I'll NEED!

 

[1953mercury]

I like both ideas on how they are hung, either with notches in aluminum, or use the connect fittings, although the second is a bit wasteful of funds.

Would you REALLY worry about dust??? Can't imagine getting enough in there to hurt anything, especially if you lube with every use, or have an oiler piped in line...

I do especially like seeing all the air tools....makes me wonder what I'll NEED!

I would think you could just put a piece of flat stock alum. on a couple of light duty hinges that would cover all of the air inlets if you were concerned with dust. Mike

 

[shoot summ]

I made these near my hose reel, they mount to unistrut that secures my immovable garage doors.