Why do so many seem to hate pegboard?
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ratdoggy
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Growing up, my dad used both pegboard and a rolling box (that never moved, the shop wasn't that big).
Pegboard was at the workbenches he built, and was quite convenient for the tools he kept there (screwdrivers, hammers, cordless drills, ... sorts of things; not really heavy stuff, so we didn't have issues with the pegs ripping through).
Heavier, automotive related tools were stored in the box (top + rolling bottom setup).
Shop was detached & inside a fenced yard, and was less than 30ft from the house. We also had a dog or two that would alert us if anything was amiss, so no theft issues.
Don't have an enclosed shop of my own, but I'm considering using a bit of pegboard on the back side of my electronics bench for small hand tools (cutters, screwdrivers, and possibly tweezers). Currently, they're all stored in wood cigar boxes and take up bench space I'd like to have back for working on projects.
Pegboard was at the workbenches he built, and was quite convenient for the tools he kept there (screwdrivers, hammers, cordless drills, ... sorts of things; not really heavy stuff, so we didn't have issues with the pegs ripping through).
Heavier, automotive related tools were stored in the box (top + rolling bottom setup).
Shop was detached & inside a fenced yard, and was less than 30ft from the house. We also had a dog or two that would alert us if anything was amiss, so no theft issues.
Don't have an enclosed shop of my own, but I'm considering using a bit of pegboard on the back side of my electronics bench for small hand tools (cutters, screwdrivers, and possibly tweezers). Currently, they're all stored in wood cigar boxes and take up bench space I'd like to have back for working on projects.
Justanoldguy
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I with you on that.
Hate my tools locked away in a drawer or cupboard.
I too am a visual person.
Another thumbs down for peg board. This is as close to using a similar setup that I have come.
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Hope soon, to do a re-fit similar to Chief Ben's here...
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Hope soon, to do a re-fit similar to Chief Ben's here...
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Monkey Milk
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I like peg board, I have the plastic ones where the peg locks in. I hang all my bulky things on them, squares, hammers and levels. The one on my work bench is for projects I'm working on, like if parts that I'm going to use I hang it there until needed. It has it's place but will never replace my tool cabinets.
regguy1
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bigbubba
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Justanoldguy
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RbrtAWhyt
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I put some up when I redid my old one-car garage. I never actually used, but I thought it fit in pretty well the way I trimmed it out. It was purely for aesthetic purposes and seemed to dress up the garage a bit. Every little bit helps when you are trying to sell a house. I bought a couple of 4X8 sheets from Lowes that were gray. I don't know if sprucing up the garage helped or not, but the house sold in 28 days in 2007 right when the housing market was starting to tank, so mission accomplished. I liked the way it turned out and will probably use it again when I redo my current garage.
ckucia
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My wife is a gardener, and a shed isn't an option with our tiny yard, so I have to accomodate a lot of shovels, rakes, etc. All that stuff is basically flat and can be a dangerous (for people and cars) mess if not organized. I have a whole wall of pegboard just for her stuff. It works well for that since hanging it on the wall makes the most sense and keeps it out of my way. And she can rearrange it easily as her needs change.
Personally, I don't like the stuff, but there aren't many inexpensive solutions that work as well. If you start pricing some of the other wall-mounted garden tool storage stuff, you can spend more than the tools are worth. Pegboard's cheap, readily available, and it works.
But, in my workshop, I only have a little bit of the stuff - one set of wall cabinets I made. It's where I keep the odd tools that don't merit valuable toolbox space, or don't fit in the drawers, boxes or bins I use (like the little countertop laminate roller, paint roller arms or the drill-mounted paint mixing rod). I can fit a lot of that stuff in the cabinets thanks to the pegboard and it keeps it organized, but not cluttering up my main toolboxes. The two cabinets are 36" wide by 30" so I can fit a lot of things that are too long for any other storage. If something's longer than a 36", then it ends up stored on the ceiling with pipe, conduit, etc.
Personally, I don't like the stuff, but there aren't many inexpensive solutions that work as well. If you start pricing some of the other wall-mounted garden tool storage stuff, you can spend more than the tools are worth. Pegboard's cheap, readily available, and it works.
But, in my workshop, I only have a little bit of the stuff - one set of wall cabinets I made. It's where I keep the odd tools that don't merit valuable toolbox space, or don't fit in the drawers, boxes or bins I use (like the little countertop laminate roller, paint roller arms or the drill-mounted paint mixing rod). I can fit a lot of that stuff in the cabinets thanks to the pegboard and it keeps it organized, but not cluttering up my main toolboxes. The two cabinets are 36" wide by 30" so I can fit a lot of things that are too long for any other storage. If something's longer than a 36", then it ends up stored on the ceiling with pipe, conduit, etc.
Exactly!
I love it for this very reason. The good tools that I use for working on the cars, bikes and projects etc go in the locked box. The less expensive, but commonly needed, items that the Mrs. or kids may need go on the pegboard. No concern if they lose a piece, forget to return it or break it. These are the tools that have been picked up at yard sales and swap meets by the bucket/ box full. Nothing of great value.
And as far as conveniance goes, I don't think you can ask for anything better.
As an added bonus, when done right, pegboard full of tools can look downright artistic. Not mine per se, but it can.
Lippyp
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My garage is a 100 year old brick cowshed undergoing a very slow renovation, pegboard would quickly end up looking like something out of an episode of Scooby doo, covered in cobwebs and dust.
Justanoldguy
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Kind of messy here ( but work goes on).
Mobile bench with pegboard one side and Chop saw on the other.
Mobile bench with pegboard one side and Chop saw on the other.
Daniel Dudley
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I think that pegboard, in the right hands, can create a super organized tool display that is functional, and even beautiful. In a shop environment with multiple users, Wall hung tools are a quick and easy way to restore order at the end of the day, and keep a running visual inventory of tools and accessories.
I don't have any in my garage, but after seeing some of the examples of it posted here, I would have a hard time knocking it. In fact, I could see how such displays could incite desire, envy, or even jealousy.
Hey, haters gotta hate.
As usual, it's horses for courses. Take what you need from the ideas here on Garage Journal, and leave the rest for others to use. It's good to list the upside and downsides to things though, so people can make an informed choice. I'm not here to be right, I'm here to help and get help. I have gotten so much from this site that it is only fair that I try to give back a little when I can, and have a little fun too. It's all about the love.
Now Get Off My Lawn !
I don't have any in my garage, but after seeing some of the examples of it posted here, I would have a hard time knocking it. In fact, I could see how such displays could incite desire, envy, or even jealousy.
Hey, haters gotta hate.
As usual, it's horses for courses. Take what you need from the ideas here on Garage Journal, and leave the rest for others to use. It's good to list the upside and downsides to things though, so people can make an informed choice. I'm not here to be right, I'm here to help and get help. I have gotten so much from this site that it is only fair that I try to give back a little when I can, and have a little fun too. It's all about the love.
Now Get Off My Lawn !
bad_idea
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I dislike pegboard because it is always dusty and dirty. I generate a lot of dust w/ my hobbies. Metal work and a little woodworking. I like cabinets and toolboxes to cut down on the dust all over my tools. Grinding dust is a nuisance to clean off of your tools.
lilscorpion
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I've tried pegboard a few times mostly because my father had it in his shop that I fondly remember as a kid. Everything was neatly hung and had its place. There are a few simple reasons why the pegboard no longer hangs in my shop.
- Things fall off always. The various hooks work week but some tools just don't hang well. I found myself wishing for custom hooks (and sometimes trying to make them.
- I don't like my tools in plain view. I work in my shop with the door open and looky-loos will just walk in and start up a conversation. Better to keep the tools hidden. My preference is everything has a place out of sight. Looks cleaner too.
As a result of the two, I've preferred drawers in my shop and a few cabinets with doors.
- Things fall off always. The various hooks work week but some tools just don't hang well. I found myself wishing for custom hooks (and sometimes trying to make them.
- I don't like my tools in plain view. I work in my shop with the door open and looky-loos will just walk in and start up a conversation. Better to keep the tools hidden. My preference is everything has a place out of sight. Looks cleaner too.
As a result of the two, I've preferred drawers in my shop and a few cabinets with doors.
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98TJ
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That's the thing, if you look at pegboard as a tool (storage tool) you have to use it properly and know when it will be most beneficial.
In a home garage there's no way I'd put it along a wall. In a professional shop I wouldn't use it for tools (although we did use slat wall for templates) due to others wanting to grab tools when you're not looking.
It has a purpose and use. Other than that, we might as well be having a HF vs. Snap-On discussion.
Dan in Pasadena
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Really guys?
4 pages and over 60 responses of basically, "I love it" and "Well, I hate it!"
4 pages and over 60 responses of basically, "I love it" and "Well, I hate it!"
The garage I am renting has it, all over the place. I find it is pretty useable, it has the old style thick hooks that actually fit in the holes too. It helps reduce wasted wall space, a works well because it is modular. If I get a new tool and need to make room for it I can just move some hooks around and there is room for the new tool. It is also good for hanging up store bought one use containers that were sold on hooks. So for example I have one hook with 6 packs of epoxy, they wouldn't go well in a drawer.
There are a few broken spots from heavy objects, but there are thousands of other holes to use instead. I have a lot of stuff in drawers and on shelves but the pegboard does come in handy for some stuff.
There are a few broken spots from heavy objects, but there are thousands of other holes to use instead. I have a lot of stuff in drawers and on shelves but the pegboard does come in handy for some stuff.
I love my pegboard, most of my wrenching is done on metric motorcycles.
What is holding the ratchets up? Would you mind taking a closeup pic?
Justanoldguy
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Only 1 1/2 pages here.
40 posts per page.
Who cares how many posts. Surely not me at least.
I bought three different sizes of sockets, 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" craftsman sockets.
The 1/4" were 8mm, the 3/8" were 12mm and the 1/2" were 18mm.
I used a piece of oak, that I had laying around, drilled appropriate holes for the sockets and just pressed them in.
I screwed the two oak pieces into the batten behind the pegboard. On the top and bottom of the piece of oak, I screwed socket holders for my extensions and other misc sockets.
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The are called Pegmate, get about 50 for about $13..
http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/1142/tool-holders
coljar
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I don't dislike pegboard, but I'm not planning on using it very much, if at all, in my new garage. There are some things that hang well on pegboard as several have shown and I've got it behind my basement work bench and use it in my older garage to hang a large assortment of gaskets on. My Bear alignment tools are hanging on the original pegboard display rack that came with it new over 60 years ago and even though some of the tools are very heavy, no holes have ripped out yet.
I like Pegboard, but the pegs falling out thing was not so cool. Thanks for the tip ChrisE, those Pegmates may just improve our relationship (me and the Pegboard that is)!
And you've got some other cool storage techniques going on as well, thanks for sharing!
There's also Durahook and Stay-Put brands. There is nothing more annoying than the hooks coming out. These never do.
In a pinch, I've even used a tiny wood screw as a kind of set screw.
I've also done some quick-and-dirty holders:
It's great to have tools ready-and-waiting for you when you need them.
To me, hammers are always a pain in the neck in a drawer. And if the right size isn't handy, I know I'll just use the one that's in my hand. But if the better-sized one is right there in front of me, I'll use it.
Sometimes you can get away with clustering the type of tools that you only want for a specific type of work, like clamps for welding.
In a pinch, I've even used a tiny wood screw as a kind of set screw.
I've also done some quick-and-dirty holders:
It's great to have tools ready-and-waiting for you when you need them.
To me, hammers are always a pain in the neck in a drawer. And if the right size isn't handy, I know I'll just use the one that's in my hand. But if the better-sized one is right there in front of me, I'll use it.
Sometimes you can get away with clustering the type of tools that you only want for a specific type of work, like clamps for welding.
andgott
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I like the stuff... But I don't keep all my tools hanging on it. I have learned that not all pegboard is created equal- Some of the 'big box' stuff just doesn't seem to cut it, but the heavier commercial grade stuff is nice.
I plan to line ALL the walls of my new 24' x 48' shop with it. Granted, it wouldn't have been my first choice, but I found a guy selling commercial grade, 1/4" thick pre-painted panels for $1.00 each, and I couldn't pass that up. I plan to paint the bottom 4' row with aluminum paint-
Then install the 6' above it the white color it already is.
I wanted to do something cool like galvinized metal on the bottom, but at the price, I decided this would do for now... I had pegboard in my old shop, and found that even if I wasn't hanging tools from it, it was handy to hang signs, clocks, etc from as well.
-Andrew
I plan to line ALL the walls of my new 24' x 48' shop with it. Granted, it wouldn't have been my first choice, but I found a guy selling commercial grade, 1/4" thick pre-painted panels for $1.00 each, and I couldn't pass that up. I plan to paint the bottom 4' row with aluminum paint-
Then install the 6' above it the white color it already is.
I wanted to do something cool like galvinized metal on the bottom, but at the price, I decided this would do for now... I had pegboard in my old shop, and found that even if I wasn't hanging tools from it, it was handy to hang signs, clocks, etc from as well.
-Andrew
Thanks for this reminder lilscorpion.
I think pegboard/similar in a garage where you have any sort of traffic needs to be used with caution. When I lived in the city I suffered numerous thefts after working with my door open... not just a coincidence, right after.
Even in the "good old days" when I was kid word would get around the neighborhood about someone having nice tools and there would be thefts.
That is one of the reasons I would not want Snap On tools in my garage or for sure hanging for people to see. Even though its a pretty nice neighborhood there are always bad kids who know Snap On fetches good prices at the pawn shop.
If you have traffic around your garage use pegboard with care and premium tools may be best reserved for the basement workshop.
wyb2
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Actually I've gotten something very interesting out of this thread. There seem to be more trains of thought behind pegboard than I ever would have thought
1. Quick access to commonly used tools
2. A place to keep less valuable or frequently borrowed tools
3. A place to keep odd shaped, over-sized, or hard to organize tools
4. The opposite of #1, a place to keep infrequently used tools so that the one time you do need it you don't have to spend 20 min trying to find it.
I'm in the #3 camp, but I actually think #4 is a little genius.
92GreenYJ
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Solar me throw this out there for all those who say they don't want their expensive tools hanging in plain view. How many of those saying that have those expensive tools sitting in an equally expensive, oversized Mac or Snap On etc tool chest? Cause those monster expensive boxes stick out like a sore thumb and in my mind are far more noticeable from a distance than the brand of wrench hanging on a wall.
As I said in my earlier post though, my tools reside in the tool chests for the most part.mi reserve my pegboard for hanging parts, pieces, specialty stuff that doesn't really work in drawers, etc. I'm a very organized person and I like the flexibility pegboard affords for that purpose.
As I said in my earlier post though, my tools reside in the tool chests for the most part.mi reserve my pegboard for hanging parts, pieces, specialty stuff that doesn't really work in drawers, etc. I'm a very organized person and I like the flexibility pegboard affords for that purpose.
creativecars
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Yep, big tool boxes make it easier for low life thieves. A couple can load up your stuff quicker than grabbing it off the wall. They especially like the fancy names on them...