Why do so many seem to hate pegboard?

[f66]

Very nice setup. I may have to use this idea in mine (eventually).

I got the idea from another GJ member. It is very easy to machine. I have had a blast making the tool boards.

 

[jwvess00]

Hi there!

My house's previous owner liked pegboard more than anyone I've ever known. No, seriously. The house has an attached 22x22 garage (as well as the shop out back). Every wall in the attached garage is pegboard. From floor to ceiling. Even the wall above the roll-up garage door is pegboard, though I have no idea what you'd hang up there. The only surfaces that aren't pegboard are the drywall ceiling and the concrete floor.

 

[600SL]

I use it for Point of use tools.

 

[metalmagpie]

My shop is underneath my house. There are stairs going down, and they have a landing. The landing wall is covered with 1/4" pegboard. I have four full stack Kennedy rollaways and none of them are big enough to hold my set of large wrenches (1" up to 2") so I hung them up on the pegboard. Also there's one peg in particular where I keep 4' rulers and levels. That one gets a lot of use.

In general I dislike pegboard for all the above-cited reasons but for oversized flat items it can be handy. In my shop itself the hardest thing to get to are the walls, too much stuff in the way.

metalmagpie

 

[lilscorpion]

I don't use it to hang tools on but it's great for using as a template.

 

[ADSR]

I don't use it to hang tools on but it's great for using as a template.

Fantastic idea!

 

[nicksnothereman]

I had become owner of some pegboard when we moved into our house and it seems to have served me well. Why are so many against the stuff?

A) They're jealous of all your hook space!
B) They never saw the punisher with thomas jane and have yet to see how you can stack all your wrenches and assorted other **** on pegboard hooks like a pro then lock everything up behind a cage.


Pegboard is the greatest, especially if you load up on stuff in packaging (back up stuff). Just hang your backup **** on the hooks and you know where it is when you need it.

 

[Beenman]

My dad uses a peg board, I use a peg board (pic below). Most people I know use a peg board. Quick and easy access to all your frequently used tools. Besides, roller style toolboxes in SA are freakin' expensive so even if I wanted to store tools that way its not financially feasible.

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[SASORacing]

It's okay for behind a drill press etc.

 

[SASORacing]

I wouldn't use it for anything valuable though.

 

[sberry]

Sometimes you got to look at a thread, I got about zero interest in peg board but the experience is interesting.

damn ugly *** pegboard to hang all his hand tools, seems like every time you touched one thing, something else fell off. the couple of corded power tools he had were on a flimsy shelf under the workbench.
over the workbench were a bunch of glass babyfood jars full of misc nails and screws.

close the garage door too hard? you'd hear wrenches and sockets hitting the floor..

I have seen it in a lot of places, was never really impressed. Some of these setups are nice, the detail and care for by the user is most of it but the quote from Crew Chief sums it up. The vast majority are unsightly delapitated look like it was a cover up to start with for lack of really any better ideas.
Same here, old board and a couple screws for the backer, it was fast but never amounted to much and its just a last ditch collector of constant **** falling off. Yes, a backer stiffner for the scrap conduit to hang the light from. I still need to change the cord to it or remove it and just use power strip. I believe it was a flo lamp cord,,, all done during a huge spike in demand for outlets. All chargers since been moved. This has been upgraded, it was real early on and it was a toss together scheme to get on feet.

 

[Jd34]

I couldn't resist but to sneak into my wife's "Woman's Cave" to snap a picture of here camo peg board.. Lol.. I'm not allowed in there and almost got caught! But she loves her camo peg board.. I don't have much use for it myself

 

[BikerDad]

Part of the problem some folks have with pegboard is they have limited imaginations. I use it in some spots. On my "backwall, I have a rougly 2'x6' piece of pegboard. On the pegboard I have more than 10 handsaws, 30 chisels, rasps, and files, 5 hammers, and more.

Pegboard is a 2 dimensional gridded surface which makes it easy to arrange and rearrange 3 dimensional objects.

There's nothing that says you can't use those 3 dimensional objects for creating more storage opportunities....

Oh, and Talon Hooks (linked above) are DA BOMB.

 

[Carves]

Despite having used it in the past ... I've never been a real fan of the stuff.






The Brits seem to think its OK ..

 

[Daniel Dudley]

Love it or hate it, this has turned out to be a great thread !

 

[mhoss44]

I have over half of my shop in painted pegboard. Some of it will be used to hang things on. Many items that will be hung later, exactly where I want them, and if it turns out that is Not exactly where I want them, then I will move them to exactly where I want them. Everything is modular, incl benches and shelves, detached from the walls, so I can redo if and when I choose. Different areas for different things, of course. A third is weightlifting equipment, so peg for attachments. Workbench for tools, the ATV and lawn tractor side for rakes, and shovels, etc. It can all be moved to a different area, nothing set in stone.

 

[countryroad82]

Probably one of the coolest shops I have ever been in was a guys probably 20X25 shop. All the walls were covered in pegboard and what was cool is he had all his tools hanging on the walls, he didn't own a toolbox. Metric stuff was on one wall, SAE on another, and pullers, hammers, etc. was spread about. The thing is is he had so many tools that there wasn't a bare wall. While impractical, it was a sight to see. I would hate to work in a shop like that....... waaaay too much walking!! The reason I was in there is he had a killer '71 Chevelle sorta survivor car. Original paint, vinyl top still nice, interior cherry, 350/350 looking just as it did in the 80s (chrome goodies and old speed parts), and a set of Keystone Classic rims. While it was a killer car, the garage just blew me away!!

 

[Matt M PA]

I used slatwall in my attached as I wanted to put some heavier duty shelves up and be able to move them.

I used white pegboard in my detached for the upstairs kneewalls. I only hang lightweight stuff on it...so it works fine for that. In fact, a few panels were made to lift out so that I can access storage areas behind the kneewalls. Finally, the holes allow some degree of ventilation to the areas behind the pegboard.

 

[NewEdgePerf]

I used Wall Control metal pegboard (in light grey) with their hooks and it works well, looks a whole lot better than the masonite stuff. Costs more, but as I have learned "you get what you pay for...most of the time".

No affiliation, YMMV.

http://www.wallcontrol.com/Index.htm?gclid=CLOA6rDMx78CFchcMgodOiIA_w

Tony D

 

[BAM its mitch]

It sounds like most people who hate pegboard haven't been exposed to a properly done setup.

Hooks fall off when grabbing tools...if you buy the cheap hooks (I use Durahooks, though Pegmates seem like a decent alternative at a lower price)

Other tools fall off when grabbing tools...if you don't mount it properly and use cheap hooks

Wastes space...if you do nothing but pegboard on every wall. However, pegboard above a workbench is a great way to utilize wall space without affecting the workbench area.

Sag and drop tools...if you hang stuff that is too heavy for the pegboard you bought. If you want to hang a sledgehammer from your pegboard, I would recommend buying some of the stainless steel version, otherwise use some common sense.


In my opinion pegboard is best used in conjunction with other storage methods. It is definitely not the best storage option for everything, but there are things about it that I love.

1. I can see when something is missing.

2. When working at my workbench, it is easy to grab the tool I need without searching in a drawer and it's just as easy to put it back up. Key part being easy to put back up. Nobody ever neglects to pull the tools out to use them, but a lot of people neglect to put their tools away afterwards. The easier they are to put away, the more likely I am to actually do it.

3. Keeps my toolbox drawers shut more so I am less likely to get grinding dust/dirt in the drawers. You could say just make sure you shut your drawers before doing anything that creates dust, and you would be right. However, I know myself and I know that if I am continually going into a drawer for tools, that drawer isn't going to get closed until I am done. That usually results in a drawer being left open for a while.

I understand for the pros that keeping tools from being stolen and mobile means a toolbox is the best option, but for the average homeowner this isn't the case. If I didn't have my pegboard, I would need a second toolbox and that would cost me more floorspace and time (digging through drawers.)

 

[Jinks]

Old but interesting thread. Regardless of the love it/hate it controversy I picked up a few good ideas & tips reading through this thread. I fall into the Like it to a point group. For several years I had a shop separate from the house. Being my first real shop I thought it would be a great idea for all the walls to be done in pegboard. Back then all I could find was the old brown stuff, so up it went. A while into the shop taught me that I needed more than just pegboard so I put up some shelving. Everything not in a tool box was either on a shelf or hangin' on the pegboard. Looked awful!

Fast forward to the remodel of the latest (& last) house.... When we were doing the shop area I found some silver pegboard. It went well with the color theme, so I made all the walls of the garage portion pegboard, but I also hung cabinets. The odd sized things that don't fit in cabinets & take up room or become messy on shelves, hang well on pegboard. A small section of pegboard over one bench holds common wrenches/screwdrivers/etc. that I use often. Most of the other stuff is in cabinets or stored neatly on some shelving I've put in places that are usually ignored.

For me there's no right/wrong, just reasonable use of what works.

 

[PatStroud]

Big user of peg board – have it on every wall of my home shop. It makes it easier for me to identify items that are missing and/or forgotten to put away. Have to agree with a few here – it’s really only about choice – no right or wrong. I would say if I could afford it, I’d use slot board instead but the cost is crazy. Great thread!!!

 

[RossABQ]

There are cheap plastic clips that hold any kind of hook in place, they are like $4 for 50 at HD and Lowe's. Bad shot of my layout, in that it is during a major project, but I find it very convenient. Never had anything drop off the hooks, or a hook pull out. I got a box of almost 100 various hooks at a garage sale for $2.

 

[Mattlt]

Pegboard is the greatest, especially if you load up on stuff in packaging (back up stuff). Just hang your backup **** on the hooks and you know where it is when you need it.

This! I have a small 2x4 section in my shop that I hang spare packages of consumables (driver bits, utility knife blades, drill bits, tape, etc) on. Most of these things would get lost in a drawer if they were not hung up. This way I can see at a glance what I have for excess inventory and if I need to put something on the shopping list.

I also like it to store things that don't necessarily fit into a drawer/cabinet very well. Hand saws and bar clamps come to mind...

 

[rice rocket]

I also like it to store things that don't necessarily fit into a drawer/cabinet very well. Hand saws and bar clamps come to mind...

Screwdrivers are on that list for me as well. No, a big pile doesn't count as storage.

My goal is eventually to be able to have drawers that I can pull out, and visually spot what I need without rooting through the drawer. That basically means putting all the screwdrivers on pegboard or something similar.

I guess the alternative is selling all the screwdrivers and getting a Snap-On set w/ a tray, but trays of screwdrivers is so inefficient in terms of item density, I can't afford to have 10 screwdrivers in a blowmolded tray taking up a whole drawer.

 

[Simeon]

Pegboard in a drawer?

 

[rice rocket]

No, I meant moving the screwdrivers out of the drawer onto pegboard because organizing things in a pile gives me eye twitches.

 

[BearsFan315]

Yeah Pegboard is one of those things, either Love it or Hate it...

In the end really comes down to personal preference. I like some of the ideas on here on how they incorporated it into their garage/ workshop. Friend just built a garage and put pegboard on the wall between his workbench and upper storage cabinets. painted it to math the color scheme and looks great. actually do not even know it is really there unless you look close or figure out HOW the tools/ equip is hanging on the wall space

Still in debate if it is right for me or how to store some of my stuff. figure either pegboard or a pegboard inspired concept

 

[great white tj]

14 years on the wall and still holding. These work for me so far.

 

[vonhef]

My previous shop was small (24 x 24) so I used metal peg-board to hang the long odd stuff. Metal version is more expensive, but allowed both the round and slotted hardware to hag items with.

 

[shopnut]

Some sheets on the the backside of my cabinet doors has proven pretty handy...

(and it keeps the tools dustfree too!)

 

[BearsFan315]

shopnut, never thought of that use, but that is a GREAT idea, may have to INCORPORATE that one !!

Looking at some metal cabinets, so need to figure out how to MOUNT it on the inside of the doors, would utilize that DEAD space for small items that I can hang !!

 

[Cato]

I think it looks cluttered. Keeping a garage tidy is difficult enough!

 

[Kracin]

i dont like the pegboard because the machines that make it at work have so many problems are are dusty nightmares!

 

[Fredartic]

I like this subject. I want more ideas, more pictures. Thank you all

 

[santagary]

I love white peg board and have it mounted length wise above OSB...the osb gives the pegboard a ledge to sit on and almost anything on your floor and in your boxes can be proudly displayed. Photos can also be taken in case of theft and fire ravages your shop. I taught my kids that there's a place for everything when everything is in its place. The white pegboard also reflects light. I even use it in our hay barn to hang everything that would normally be on the floor or gathering dust on a bench. Why anyone would use brown pegboard and then paint it is beyond my comprehension!

 

[bobemmerich]

Hard to see why it would matter that there are some who like it and some who don't. It seems it either fits your needs or it doesn't. Is there some benefit to our reaching any kind of consensus beyond that?

The hardware-store hooks are pretty terrible, but there are hook options that will not come loose. It will not keep your tools clean, and it will not keep other guys from borrowing your tools. But it does make it easy to get to the tools you use the most.

Well said , Jack!
I actually use it. I have it in my garage and my basement workshop. When I move to the new house, I'll have it on all the walls of the shed and some in the garage for the stuff I rarely use.

 

[cheechi]

For a home garage, it's a lot easier storing hammers, nail guns, yard tools (though the big ones want slat wall or gladiator style), etc.

I totally understand why people hate it in commercial and industrial environments. Sometimes it is a necessity, sometimes it is just there because the guy who designed it didn't have any better idea. I've seen several examples of each.

I have known guys that will spray foam behind the peg hook and then put it in as the foam is expanding. Keeps things pretty sturdy but it can get ugly and messy if you use too much.

 

[Lassen Forge]

For me, it takes up a lot of wall space that I need for other things - in my shop, every inch of wallspace is like gold!!!! I do have some - I use it to store camping gear, hunting gear, etc... in the storeroom. NOT in the shop.

Plus... it kills the effect of "ancient hewn timber" in the shop...

 

[santagary]

I just had a thought. Neat vertical peg board arrangements are really no different than really neat "horizontal" drawer/tool box arrangements. Both satisfy our OBD disorders and take up the same square footage! Also, the guys who have difficulty arranging too many screwdrivers, have difficulty arranging similar things on a pegboard. In too many cases, tool boxes become "out of sight, out of mind" way of organizing ones' tools. I have a friend with thousands of dollars of SO tools, tossed into his huge SO tool box. Great mechanic, but you can't find a square foot of uncluttered space in his entire shop. If he increased his square footage, the amount of junk would increase proportionately.