Power tool storage

[Hr2burn]

Hey guys, been visiting here for some time lurking in the shadows but I think this is my first post. I have a two car garage and I TRY to use space as efficiently as possible but I need some suggestions. Power tools and just all round larger things and storage. I have Gladiator large cabinets which are full (not to mention on top of it) some hidden in corners on the floor, pretty much anywhere I can find and free space, I put something there. Along with parts, paint etc....I'm temped out. I tought about shelves (which I do already have and they're full) but perhaps even higher, but putting chop saws and circular saws etc at head level or higher ***** for putting up/taking down. Has anyone done anything great in this scenario. I have even though about of a small winch pulling a tabletop up to roof...
I am not mentally prepared for the million dollar garage with spinning lazy Susan's or something that I only dream about.

 

[Outlawmws]

Smaller power tools work well stored in lateral file cabinets. The drawers are designed to take a ton of weight, and are all roller bearing.

Tools like chop saws, miter saws and bench grinders I've started mounting on plates 24" wide or so and I made a "rack" (basically a book case without any shelves) and the plates sit on shelf standards in the case. The case shell is made out of 1 X 12's.

Those plates get a cleat (actually an Upside down "T") glued and screwed to the bottom middle, and the tools sit in a B&D WorkMate when needed. save a TON of bench space, and the tools are out of the way when not in use.

 

[Thumper68]

My smaller power tools like drills and saws are on shelves, my routers are in a drawer in the router table, sanders are in drawers in the down draft sanding table/cart.

My shop is divided into work zones and I tend to keep the tools for that zone together, or at least that is what I am working back too.

 

[crewchief888]

all my "woodworking type" powertools are kept in the basement on a large set of expanded metal shelves.

metalworking powertools are sorta scattered around the garage
abrasive chopsaw on the bench, or on a portable stand
corded drills (in blow molded boxes) are in the bottom compartment in a KRA300E roller cab.
electric grinders are in a wall mounted cab, with their consumables
air sanders & grinders in a side cab on the roller cab.

garage pic attached

 

[metaldad]

in gang boxes and shelves.

 

[metaldad]

Smaller power tools work well stored in lateral file cabinets. The drawers are designed to take a ton of weight, and are all roller bearing.

Tools like chop saws, miter saws and bench grinders I've started mounting on plates 24" wide or so and I made a "rack" (basically a book case without any shelves) and the plates sit on shelf standards in the case. The case shell is made out of 1 X 12's.

Those plates get a cleat (actually an Upside down "T") glued and screwed to the bottom middle, and the tools sit in a B&D WorkMate when needed. save a TON of bench space, and the tools are out of the way when not in use.

and............. a pic would be very nice, Mr. Law

 

[ThomasMaloney]

The amount of stuff in there sounds impressive mate! I think it's important to think on how often you use the tools. You need to keep the equipment that aren't used as much in an area where things are harder to reach. You can also think of a hanging system on the wall, like a rack so that you can kinda fit the small bits in between the bigger ones, and yet have a nice "display" kind of feel to it. Peg boards are very good for modular vertical storage, and you can eventually stack the boards against each other.

 

[zkling]

For file cabinets. Although I use the standard 4/5 drawer tall ones, as the lateral take up too much wall space for me.

 

[k1rodeoboater]

Smaller power tools work well stored in lateral file cabinets. The drawers are designed to take a ton of weight, and are all roller bearing.

Tools like chop saws, miter saws and bench grinders I've started mounting on plates 24" wide or so and I made a "rack" (basically a book case without any shelves) and the plates sit on shelf standards in the case. The case shell is made out of 1 X 12's.

Those plates get a cleat (actually an Upside down "T") glued and screwed to the bottom middle, and the tools sit in a B&D WorkMate when needed. save a TON of bench space, and the tools are out of the way when not in use.

That's one of the best storage and portable work station ideas I've heard of. Finding a good B&D Workmate is on the top of my priorities list.