Built my own slatwall

[Corvette Cave]

http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projects/Home-Organization/Garage-Storage/garage-storage-systems
Saw this in one of those DIY magazines so I thought I'd give it a try.

Before

Nailed rails to the spacers.

Applied one step Minwax Polyshades. Yes, it is one step if you count sanding and applying a second coat as part of the first step...

4" x 2" x 1/4" aluminum hardware. Fastenal cut 25 fo these for only $5. (plus 30 cents an inch for the material)

Tight fit. You need to camfer the edges to make things slide together.

Installation. Had to be a little creative mounting this on the wall with no help.

Up on the wall at last. I installed the bottom rail after it was up in order to hide the support strip.

Done!

 

[Falcon67]

Nice - slick build and install!

 

[Alabama Mike]

Well done. Nice job around the outlet too.

 

[cowboy73]

Very nice looking slatwall.

 

[Dark Horse]

Very Nice! I like the creativity in getting it up on the wall.

 

[Wingnut65]

Nice job. I saw the article and I'm still considering it. I like the way it looks.

 

[srmofo]

I notice you have one of those triangle things for supporting stuff while you cut it. How has it worked for you?

 

[Corvette Cave]

I notice you have one of those triangle things for supporting stuff while you cut it. How has it worked for you?

Works OK but the Jawhorse is much easier on my knees.

 

[rockranger]

Looks good I just finished up a modified version of that along one of the walls in my garage. Sure can hold alot of stuff on it. I need to make more brackets up for hooks one of these days.