My homemade wrench orgainizer

[RiverRider]

If I could just buy something that would actually save space, I probably would but my topchest drawers are only 10-3/4" deep. The wrench racks on the market could be cut to fit, but storage density would still be far less than optimal.

I've used PVC to fabricate odds and ends in the past, and it's a great choice for being economical and easy to work with. Looking at some of the commercial wrench racks gave me this idea for using 1/2" PVC:

Since my tools will not be moved around, I think this single tube concept will be all I need. Otherwise I'd double up.

The execution on this is rough, but proof of concept is there. I just eyeballed everything this first time.

Another thing might do is fabricate the same thing using aluminum tubing. It;s easy enough to work with but would be a lot more durable in this application.

 

[MattVette89]

I like that. Is it 1" pipe? Did you use a table saw? Spray paint it black and it will blend right in.

 

[ADSR]

Nice job!!! Going to use this!

 

[rsanter]

That worked out very nice,
I have actually thoug about doing something similar but I was thinking I was going to use some 1x1 solid HDPE or similar

Bob

 

[sanddan]

I like it. great idea.

 

[RiverRider]

Thanks guys.

Matt, it's 1/2" PVC pipe. It's measured by inside diameter. The outside diameter is closer to 0.85 inch. I have some smaller PVC pipe that might have works as well if not better. I did not use a table saw, I don't have one. I used a grinding or sanding disc and an electric drill, I just cut the slots using the disc like a dremel cut-off. Next time I will take my time and actually measure and mark.

Painting them black is a very good suggestion, thanks!

 

[srmofo]

I like that. I gave up on all the organizers years ago because they all take up too much space, except for on my tool cart with my metric wrenches that I used everyday.

Currently just using 10 gauge wire from some Romex wound up around a broom stick for all the wrenches back in the tool box. Holds everything tight and doesnt take up any extra space. Quick, easy, and adjustable as needed

I definitely think a table saw would make fabrication of these much pipe racks quicker and easier

 

[bad luck]

I like that idea too, I will try it. Thanks

 

[chruler]

I love simplicity! Nice job! Simple solutions are usually the best.

 

[littleponderosa]

I'm going to borrow this for the box. Nice work OP.
Bill