Best way to hang/store yard tools?

[Kenstone1]

OK
There's been a lot of new posts since mine: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9029137&postcount=19

I'm seeing 2 different types of storage going on, one in a working area (garage) or a storage area (shed) and way different storage methods.

I'm also surprised at the amount of money spent for simple purpose built storage hardware/racks, as well as the cheap alternative hardware re-purposed that have been posted.

Not for long handled tools, but I have cut the heads off of BIG nails, chucked them in a drill and filed a ball on that cut end, then hammered them into a stud for hanging stuff.
That's about as simple/cheap as it gets.

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[oldcpecdr]

Let the wife put them in HER she- shed.

 

[jpaw]

I just use a trash can, though a free plastic 55 gallon drum would be better.
Put it in a corner, strap it to the wall and it takes up minimal space.

 

[mcmlvif100]

Not for long handled tools, but I have cut the heads off of BIG nails, chucked them in a drill and filed a ball on that cut end, then hammered them into a stud for hanging stuff.
That's about as simple/cheap as it gets.

Did something similar. Screwed 3/4 inch plywood to the wall which allowed me to put nails wherever I wanted. Screw eyes in the ends of the tool handles and arranged to fit. A lot of the nails / nail pairs hold two items (e.g. two shovels, a garden fork and a pitch fork, a leaf rake and a garden rake). Picture is from several years ago and I've fit in quite a few more yard tools since.

 

[Kenstone1]

Did something similar. Screwed 3/4 inch plywood to the wall which allowed me to put nails wherever I wanted. Screw eyes in the ends of the tool handles and arranged to fit. A lot of the nails / nail pairs hold two items (e.g. two shovels, a garden fork and a pitch fork, a leaf rake and a garden rake). Picture is from several years ago and I've fit in quite a few more yard tools since.

Good use of space right there, nothing buried 2 or 3 deep, zero floor space too.

 

[BigSur]

Did something similar. Screwed 3/4 inch plywood to the wall which allowed me to put nails wherever I wanted. Screw eyes in the ends of the tool handles and arranged to fit. A lot of the nails / nail pairs hold two items (e.g. two shovels, a garden fork and a pitch fork, a leaf rake and a garden rake). Picture is from several years ago and I've fit in quite a few more yard tools since.

That’s really well organized. Major kudos for the fire extinguisher and first aid kit [emoji1303]

 

[LS6 Tommy]

I used a few of these.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-Heavy-Duty-Vinly-Coated-Flip-Up-Tool-Holder-in-Gray-50-lbs-01192/202305471

Me, too. All the small stuff is on pegboard hooks.

Tommy

 

[66HertzClone]

I saw a picture of a pallet used as a rack, and adapted that idea to do this. I have added some dividers between the horizontal slats to partition it. Wish I would have spent some time with the belt sander and given it a cost of paint, but that could happen on a weekend over the summer.

 

[BigSur]

I saw a picture of a pallet used as a rack, and adapted that idea to do this. I have added some dividers between the horizontal slats to partition it. Wish I would have spent some time with the belt sander and given it a cost of paint, but that could happen on a weekend over the summer.

That’s a nice look. I see you also use metal clips to lock the handles in place.

 

[66HertzClone]

That’s a nice look. I see you also use metal clips to lock the handles in place.

Yes, I did. As I said some time sanding and a coat or two of paint would be a huge improvement

 

[rockcrawler]

This is our setup. Some Rubbermaid Fast Track, some Kobalt Storage Track System. This is all stuff we had prior to moving into our new home. So luckily, we didn’t have to buy anything. I stacked the Fast Track to utilize the wasted space between wider items like big shovels. I just cut the rails to the lengths I needed depending on space. And, I mounted items high to keep handles out of the way and save wall space.

 

[ambenz]

OH frack NO! Not in my garage!
I bought a small Rubbermaid shed and put anything in it that might fall and scratch my rides.

 

[gearhead1]

I used a few of these.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-Heavy-Duty-Vinly-Coated-Flip-Up-Tool-Holder-in-Gray-50-lbs-01192/202305471

Exactly what I purchased also.

 

[rockcrawler]

We would have bought a little shed to put it all in, but our deed restrictions (no homeowners association) only allow us two structures. So, we have the house and my shop. And, I’m not putting all that dirty **** in my shop. When we built the house, we actually built a three and a half car garage (it’s actually almost 4). The small portion has its own garage door and is only for mowers and other lawn implements. Not close enough to vehicles to fall and cause damage. I really wish I could have a small shed to keep it all out of the garage, but I can’t.

 

[quickfarms]

We would have bought a little shed to put it all in, but our deed restrictions (no homeowners association) only allow us two structures. So, we have the house and my shop. And, I’m not putting all that dirty **** in my shop. When we built the house, we actually built a three and a half car garage (it’s actually almost 4). The small portion has its own garage door and is only for mowers and other lawn implements. Not close enough to vehicles to fall and cause damage. I really wish I could have a small shed to keep it all out of the garage, but I can’t.

Who would enforce the deed restriction since there is no HOA?

 

[rockcrawler]

Who would enforce the deed restriction since there is no HOA?

Neighbors can take me to court if they want. It’s not allowed, so they would win and I’d have to sell it. I’m not totally apposed to the limit though. It keeps people from having a house, shop, shed, greenhouse, a second, third or fourth shed, etc, etc. We knew this going in, which is why we built the extra garage area. Some people get carried away with stuff like that sometimes and it looks bad to have a ton of buildings on one small property. (Just my opinion). It’s kind of a hidden exclusive neighborhood (not gated or anything) as there are only three streets and not much else around. Lots range from about 1.5 to 4 acres. Pretty much everyone out here is very nice and down to earth. Also, the developer/builder lives here and I’m sure he keeps an eye out for stuff like that. We had a lot of “words” with him during the build process and we don’t get along at all. Don’t think I’d have an issue, but I’m not going to test it and lose money in the process.

 

[HenryAZ]

I use the Gempler hangers pictured in post #5, been using them for years. As someone noted, not much horizontal wall space taken to store multiple tools. I recently bought two of the longest set they offer to store a pair of aluminum saw horses.

 

[nh_yota]

If you're like me you have a bunch of garden tools but only use 2-3 of them on a regular basis.

 

[Jeff95TA]

My setup.

 

[mmb617]

If you're like me you have a bunch of garden tools but only use 2-3 of them on a regular basis.

Very true, but as soon as you get rid of a seldom used tool you'll need it the next week.

That seems to be a universal law.

How many times does it go like this:

You have some random piece of material that you've been tripping over or moving out of your way for years so you finally throw it out. Shorty after that you'll be working on some project and you'll think "You know what would work well here, that piece I just got rid of".

 

[bargainhuntingking]

I use the Gempler hangers pictured in post #5, been using them for years. As someone noted, not much horizontal wall space taken to store multiple tools. I recently bought two of the longest set they offer to store a pair of aluminum saw horses.

Gempler’s is having a special now: buy one, get one for 50% off through 4/20/21 with coupon code BOGORAK

 

[BigSur]

Gempler’s is having a special now: buy one, get one for 50% off through 4/20/21 with coupon code BOGORAK

Thanks for the heads up! So many rave reviews of these I decided to order 2.

 

[akalian]

This works for me.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/J-Terence-...H-Plastic-Freestanding-Shelving-Unit/50243441

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[metalmagpie]

We like our solution. 55 gallon drum with a piece of hardware cloth bent over the top. The wires have rectangular openings and we keep many tools organized that way. Has worked for us for over 20 years, dirt cheap.

 

[peterp]

Not exactly "hanging", and this doesn't help for shovels with a split handle, but for most garden tools I LOVE this rack (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DCBLQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20).

I use it to store all garden tools, brooms, 36" wood clamps, dowels, etc. As a car guy, I really don't like hanging tools in the garage out of fear of them falling and hitting the cars. This rack is perfect -- stick it in the corner, it holds a lot of stuff, and is very stable.

 

[BigSur]

Finally got the shed up! Used 2 of the Gempler hooks that were highlight in this thread. GREAT advice BTW they are fantastic! Looking back, I probably should have sprung for the extra long ones.

 

[Grimpala]

I built something like this out of scrap plywood and 1x4s

 

[Skiff Builder]

Old school. Drive a 2-1/2" finish nail into the top plate. Drill holes in long handled tools.

Heavy items. Drive a 16d nail in the top plate.

This for me too. I use 10 or 16d fin nail. The tools dont seem to mind. Easy to reconfig.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I sorely need a good system for this too. I like the Granger option here (other versions are also available e.g. wider, shorter, for unfinished walls etc.).





https://gemplers.com/products/gemplers-extra-long-long-handled-tool-rack

I have some very similar and made them. Some are angle iron and others are square tubing.

I cut a slight angle on my horizontal pieces to help keep tools from sliding off.

Easy to make if you have a welder and can be any size to accommodate almost anything. I fabbed 3 of them up at the firehouse. . . Brooms, squeegees and back boards.

 

[ijuslikefords]

Neighbors can take me to court if they want. It’s not allowed, so they would win and I’d have to sell it. I’m not totally apposed to the limit though. It keeps people from having a house, shop, shed, greenhouse, a second, third or fourth shed, etc, etc. We knew this going in, which is why we built the extra garage area. Some people get carried away with stuff like that sometimes and it looks bad to have a ton of buildings on one small property. (Just my opinion). It’s kind of a hidden exclusive neighborhood (not gated or anything) as there are only three streets and not much else around. Lots range from about 1.5 to 4 acres. Pretty much everyone out here is very nice and down to earth. Also, the developer/builder lives here and I’m sure he keeps an eye out for stuff like that. We had a lot of “words” with him during the build process and we don’t get along at all. Don’t think I’d have an issue, but I’m not going to test it and lose money in the process.

Why not add a small lean-to on the back side, maybe outside of street view? Technically its the same building and yard tools are out of your way.

 

[rockcrawler]

Why not add a small lean-to on the back side, maybe outside of street view? Technically its the same building and yard tools are out of your way.

We have actually considered that at one time. Maybe, if the need arises.

 

[Slednut]

Just made this rack in our new shed.

 

[PhantomEB]

Anywhere they are not in the shop!

 

[Metallitubby]

Gladiator GearWall®

Until our greenhouse is built, everything will need be in the shop and it drives me bonkers.

 

[metalmagpie]

Much much lower tech solution here. 55 gallon drum no head open end up. Galvanized hardware cloth about 2x2" holes formed over the top. Some pairs have the wire in between cut out to make 2x4 slots. Tools go in like a golf bag.