Best way to hang/store yard tools?

[BigSur]

I’ve seen many clip, slat, hook systems, etc. what do you use and why do you like it?

Currently I have them hanging on nails, but this is the year I’m starting fresh and looking for ideas!

 

[four.cycle]

I put together a fancy hanger rack using large screw-in hooks, but I'd need 300 feet of wall space to hang up all my yard/garden tools:



At my sister's house, in her tiny garage, I made a "frog" (along the lines of what a florist would use at the bottom of a floral arrangement) from a round piece of heavy plywood with a "grid" of sorts affixed to the top, placed into the bottom of a 35-gallon steel garbage can. That kept them from all tipping over and kept the tools in one place.

 

[kbs2244]

My secret is loops of twine that go around the handle at the working end of the tool
With them in different sizes I can hang stuff at different heights on my peg board

 

[four.cycle]

Here you go -

This would be great if I had a long run of wall space:



This is what I made for my sister about 25 years ago. Seems to work okay and keeps the tools in one place:

 

[bargainhuntingking]

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

 

[Renegade1LI]

I usually make custom sizes to fit the space out of plywood.

 

[BigSur]

My secret is loops of twine that go around the handle at the working end of the tool

With them in different sizes I can hang stuff at different heights on my peg board

The twine is a clever trick. I drilled through the end of the handle and made a loop there. Pegboard has been useful for small tool, but my experience with heavier objects been pretty poor.

 

[BigSur]

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’ve never seen this one before. I like that it won’t occupy more horizontal wall space than the size of one tool. Thanks for the link.

 

[BigSur]

Here you go -



This would be great if I had a long run of wall space:







This is what I made for my sister about 25 years ago. Seems to work okay and keeps the tools in one place:

I always wondered how sturdy those screw in hooks are. Sounds like you have a good experience with them. Thanks for sharing the sketch too.

 

[BigSur]

I usually make custom sizes to fit the space out of plywood.

This looks like a great idea. Custom fit is always a win.

 

[thammel]

Rubbermaid has a nice system - I think it's called fasttrack.

 

[Renegade1LI]

This looks like a great idea. Custom fit is always a win.

Easy to make,usually from scraps & they hold a lot of tools.

 

[ShadowRuleZ]

I use the Menards track system with a couple of different types of hooks.

 

[Ralf11]

nails

 

[mattbal]

Sorry I don't have a picture to post but I used 2ea sections of green PVC pipe with a 14"-16" Inner Diameter (Not a typo, these are huge ID) that are approximately 14" to 20" long.

I have seen this kind of PVC pipe used for industrial size (aircraft hangar size) buildings storm drains and parking garage storm drains.

I mounted them to a wall and can put all sorts of long handled tools in there. Brooms, pipe clamps, tankers bars, non D-handled shoves, rakes...

for shovels with handles I use something similar to what has been posted abvoe that the handles slide into.

 

[kaymccampbell]

I've got a bungee cord running between a couple studs on the back wall of the shed. It keeps the tools from flopping over on the lawn tractor.

 

[rburke65]

I need to do something....always a problem

 

[The_Geologist]

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

 

[Kenstone1]

OK
My shed has stud walls and I had been using HF V-shape Hang-Alls but the screw holes are 6" a part so I had to nail a board across them to catch a stud...not the best.
I thought about cutting them and making 2 single hooks out of the "V".
Once I cut one up I put the 2 hooks close together and tack welded them together to screw to a single stud.
I ended up with a bunch open ends of tubing so I bought a bag of plastic push caps off amazon...cheap.
HF Hang-All:
https://www.harborfreight.com/v-shape-hang-all-68995.html?_br_psugg_q=hooks
End Caps:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FM87PMS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

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[DaDuck]

horizontal 2x4 screwed into studs then various hooks screwed into 2x4.
So if you want to change configuration later......not a bunch of holes in OSB or whatever your sheeting is.

 

[Prospecter]

OK
My shed has stud walls and I had been using HF V-shape Hang-Alls but the screw holes are 6" a part so I had to nail a board across them to catch a stud...not the best.
I thought about cutting them and making 2 single hooks out of the "V".
Once I cut one up I put the 2 hooks close together and tack welded them together to screw to a single stud.
I ended up with a bunch open ends of tubing so I bought a bag of plastic push caps off amazon...cheap.
HF Hang-All:
https://www.harborfreight.com/v-shape-hang-all-68995.html?_br_psugg_q=hooks
End Caps:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FM87PMS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

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I also like these hooks. Used to be able to get them for 0.99 each with a coupon. Still could use one of those 5 for under $10 % off coupons. I also cut down some of the hooks into singles, and use them that way. When they were too wide, I just squeezed them together. Not as pretty as welded, but sure was quick!

 

[Kenstone1]

I also like these hooks. Used to be able to get them for 0.99 each with a coupon. Still could use one of those 5 for under $10 % off coupons. I also cut down some of the hooks into singles, and use them that way. When they were too wide, I just squeezed them together. Not as pretty as welded, but sure was quick!

yeh, tack welded, an excuse to use my welder when a couple of hose clamps would work.
And know that I modify EVERYTHING...
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[rlwhitetr3b]

We use two of these in our garden shed.
https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-5A47-30-Tool-Corner-Tool/dp/B0000DCBLQ/ref=sr_1_15_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=garden+tool+rack&qid=1617901408&sr=8-15-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE3WUZLTTZNVERVV1gmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAyOTE1ODgzM0pNQVMyWUwxVVhPJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1NDc4NzExNUxMN0tYVzI0TDlFJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

 

[niget2002]

I just let my kids use them. They leave everything laying all around the yard. Then I don't have to worry about them taking up garage/shop space

One day they'll learn how to pick up after themselves. Then I'll have issues with where to put stuff

 

[theoldwizard1]

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.

 

[glentre]

Oldwizard

Same here. Keep it cheap and simple

Glen

 

[Badgerstate]

I made my own rack with 2x4s and 2x6s. Its not the prettiest rack in the world but it works.

 

[egdede]

If I could afford it, I'd keep them in a gardener's truck. Since I can't, I have them in small cut sections of pallet almost like a display rack.

 

[DeeDubz]

Heres my set up. I hate having garden tools in my shop but I hid them in a corner. One of these days ill get a little shed to put all that junk in.

 

[Jackfre]

I have solved this problem, as I own about every garden tool known to man, by dispersing the herd. That way, while never being able to find anything I have reduced the clutter to an acceptable level.

 

[mcdye]

I try to keep the min of tools needed and store in a plastic 55 gal drum with the top cut out. I seen others do the same but leave the top and drill holes for the handles to slide in.

 

[BigSur]

Heres my set up. I hate having garden tools in my shop but I hid them in a corner. One of these days ill get a little shed to put all that junk in.

In the same boat. I want to keep the garden tools out of the shop; but until then looking to plan for how to keep them as organized and small an area as possible.

 

[y'sguy]

In the same boat. I want to keep the garden tools out of the shop; but until then looking to plan for how to keep them as organized and small an area as possible.

No kidding! If it were up to me I wouldn't have any! Of course that doesn't really work! But I have thinned out my collection and drilled holes in the handles and hang them from mostly screws or lag bolts with the heads removed driven into a 1 x 4 and having it mounted to the wall. A rule at my home is that I demand all these tools to be washed off well before they come back into my precious space. Works about a third of the time! haha.
Thought of building a closet looking affair on the the side of the garage to keep them outdoors,but-really?
And I have to say, They are not really TOOLS!, they are contraptions!

 

[CaptPat]

I like pegboard, it’s plenty flexible just need to spread out the weight a bit. I use it for all the garden tools except the gas weed eater and hedge trimmer

 

[santagary]

arrange them on white peg board and hooks

 

[Bigbird]

I keep the majority in my shed in one of these (not my pic). The ones I need seasonally go on a rubbermaid fastrack in my garage. Works great for me.

 

[shedfullatools]

Don't have a picture of my own setup so took one from google, but I have a 12 foot wall in my storage shed done like this. Works great and quite affordable.

 

[BigSur]

I keep the majority in my shed in one of these (not my pic). The ones I need seasonally go on a rubbermaid fastrack in my garage. Works great for me.

I’m definitely leaning toward clustering/stacking them. Wall space is at a premium. This Rubbermaid is a contender.

 

[mmb617]

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.

You and I are on the same page. I've been doing it that way for 40+ years and don't expect to change any time soon.

 

[seedtime]

I use the divide and cluster method. If too many yard tools are stored together in one location, they are difficult to control.


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