Those of you with a dedicated workspace, how are you storing your cordless tools? My corded tools I like to keep in their cases along with their accessories. When it comes to the cordless the cases are a waste of space since I don't store batteries/chargers in them and tend to use the tools quite a bit more frequently.
This is what I have. Initially all of the M12 tools fit in the drawer and I had a couple of M18 sitting loose on the shelf below. The collection has grown...
I'd like to utilize the space to the right of the hardware storage drawers and I'm thinking a french cleat type system above the screwdrivers for the circular saws and sawzall. The workbench is unfortunately too deep to utilize the back wall and be able to reach them easily.
I've experimented with making a hanger for the M18 tools. The 2x2 is temporary, just needed something to test the aluminum piece with. This works with most of them as they can just hang by the battery mount. It's very stable, even with the very heavy 2763. The downside is the tools can't be stored with the batteries on them:
The other idea is a slot which is more typical of what I've seen some others do before. I've noticed the grip on just about all of the drills/impact tools is ~1.3". I used a 1.375" hole saw and cut the rest of the slot out on the table saw. This works great for everything with the pistol style grip including M12 and M18 and allows for the battery to be stored with the tool (rare that I do, but I'd like to have the option):
My final solution might be a mix of both (slots for the drills/impacts hangars for the lights), but curious as to what others have done which might give me some more ideas. All of the oddball M12 tools will stay in the drawer, though I am hoping this clears out enough space for batteries in there.
