Spray cans storage: Cheap, quick & compact

[Mr.N]

When it comes to my garage it seems I’ve more stuff than I can fit. So when it came time to organize my spray cans I figured I’d search the web for a cheap solution that would be quick to make but most of all compact. Linked below is the thread I started looking for ideas.
So here is what I ended up doing.

First I grabbed some extra peg board, then mark down the outline of a couple cans with a pencil.

Look at that! The can lines aligned with the peg board holes!

So let us mark the line so we can use both sides! Use a Quarter or other round object to stay away from the peg board holes. Then draw a connecting lines.

And cut with your favorite saw.

Next I added 1/4” wooden dowels to hold the two sides together, they fit right into the peg board holes. No drilling needed! (If you've heaver cans use 1/4" steel rod)
Then glued some extra peg board to the back for mounting and support.

Mount it to the wall and add the cans! Like this it can fit 4.5 cans in the same space as 2 cans when stored straight up and down.

Let’s see your spray paint storage
Disclaimer: This just an idea, if you are storing flammables they really should be in a metal container designed to prevent fire.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Nice. I like it. I have way too many spray c ans for it to work for me but I think this has potential.

The dowels seem to be bending so I'd suggest the next size up and of course a final paint job - afterall, you HAVE all those spray cans! lol.

 

[Mr.N]

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[Mr.N]

Nice. I like it. I have way too many spray c ans for it to work for me but I think this has potential.

The dowels seem to be bending so I'd suggest the next size up and of course a final paint job - afterall, you HAVE all those spray cans! lol.

Thanks.
The dowels do not bend that much. I've some 1/4" round steel stock I can use if they break, so if you've concerns start with the steel.

 

[lrhredjb]

Why bother cutting out the wavy shape? A straight piece will work as well and quicker to put together.

 

[AeroNautiCal]

Very neat!

 

[NUTTSGT]

Looks like a nice can holder.

 

[Mr.N]

Why bother cutting out the wavy shape? A straight piece will work as well and quicker to put together.

True, but it wastes more material. This way I can more more of them.
Another thing, it's easier to see which cans are which.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

I agree that straight will work, but it probably took all of 20 minutes for him to make the curvey ones and I think they look substantially better.

 

[Buford T. Justice]

I like the idea and has just been added to my to-do list. Plus I might make 2-3 of those, one specifically for my spray paints, one for my spray lubes and one for my glues. Thanks for sharing this.

 

[tenlug]

That's a great how to. Thanks. Steve

 

[JCQuick]

i like that not bad except I'm not a wood worker it would have to be straight cuts LOL

 

[pentavolvo]

hmmmm this gives me ideas, i like it

 

[Burtonrider10022]

i like that not bad except I'm not a wood worker it would have to be straight cuts LOL

Menards sells a $15 jig saw, no joke. It often has a $5 rebate as well. So go get your cheap saw and some scrap wood, make a few practice cuts, and then make yourself a nice curvey rack.

 

[redintex]

Great idea/execution! Might have to steal this one...

 

[KSwiss]

That's pretty nifty.

 

[PECVD2]

Nice work and great idea.
Some paint would really finish it up nice.

 

[thdewey]

Simple, quick and handy. I like how you can easily see what everything is!

 

[Richard D]

I bet you could make two rows deep, looking down, hinge one to access the other. Get double the storage for same width wall space(but double floor space).

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[JC23]

Why bother cutting out the wavy shape? A straight piece will work as well and quicker to put together.

Duh! Aerodynamics!

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Since the title of this thread includes "Spray Cans" and others will search on that later I suppose we should add a few other ideas for their storage. On this computer I don't have access to Photobucket so I can't add more.

 

[Sage55]

Since the title of this thread includes "Spray Cans" and others will search on that later I suppose we should add a few other ideas for their storage. On this computer I don't have access to Photobucket so I can't add more.

I like that last pic, looks a little over done for some paint cans but still works.

 

[JimVonBaden]

I like these a lot. I can see the value in them. Less space for more cans than typical shelves, and easy to see what they are. I am going to get some white painted peg board, and some fiberglass dowling and make some for my cabinet doors.

Thanks,

Jim

 

[Mr.N]

Linked below is the thread I started looking for ideas.
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Let’s see your spray paint storage

Since the title of this thread includes "Spray Cans" and others will search on that later I suppose we should add a few other ideas for their storage.

Dan,
I did post a thread looking for ideas before coming up with this one. (Linked it in the first post.) Sounds like your pics would fit great in that post.
You've a nice idea with the cabinets. The wall unit looks heavy duty, however if you use this method (modified for your larger stuff at the bottom with steel braces) I bet you could get all three rows of stuff in a single row and have space left over.

 

[Mr.N]

Thank you all for the feedback!
Makes me glad I took the time to take some pics and post.

I started with the pegboard as a draft and was going to move other solid stock, but after I added the cans I just had to put it up. Agree it, needs paint.

 

[miner]

Menards sells a $15 jig saw, no joke. It often has a $5 rebate as well. So go get your cheap saw and some scrap wood, make a few practice cuts, and then make yourself a nice curvey rack.

True, but he would also need an oscillating spindle sander to smooth it out and a router to chamfer the edges. Besides, this kind of work is really best done on a bandsaw. You also have to consider that vintage machines are much better and also more interesting. Of course, it goes without saying that every vintage machine needs to be restored before being put to use. All told, a job like this will probably only take about $1800 and a year of trolling ebay and craigslist.

 

[Big-Foot]

I like this idea for frequently used spray cans... Good one! I have about 4 fold-top 15 gallon tote boxes full of various paints and stuff.. They will stay put for now, but I just may hijack this idea..

 

[nosnerd]

looks good!!


great idea!

now use some of those paint cans and paint it lol

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Mr. N, just to clarify: those photos are not of MY spray can storage. Just a couple I'd saved on my work computer. Mine are sitting on a more conventional shelf