Flip board tool storage

[Tim Brennan]

http://www.woodsmithtips.com/2013/09/05/modular-pegboard-storage/

I saw this tool storage idea and I think it could be a way for me to store a large amount of tools in my storage shed (about 1m x 2m x 2m).

I'm thinking of scaling it up a bit so I'll have 10 boards of around 1m x 1m giving 20m2 of storage area.

I was thinking of using 2 ball bearing hinges per board to take the extra weight and instead of a frame and pegboard I thought about 18mm MDF because nails go in easy and its half the price of plywood.

The issue might be that the hinge screws might not hold on the MDF, so perhaps bolting might be stronger.

 

[wow]

http://www.woodsmithtips.com/2013/09/05/modular-pegboard-storage/

I saw this tool storage idea and I think it could be a way for me to store a large amount of tools in my storage shed (about 1m x 2m x 2m).

I'm thinking of scaling it up a bit so I'll have 10 boards of around 1m x 1m giving 20m2 of storage area.

I was thinking of using 2 ball bearing hinges per board to take the extra weight and instead of a frame and pegboard I thought about 18mm MDF because nails go in easy and its half the price of plywood.

The issue might be that the hinge screws might not hold on the MDF, so perhaps bolting might be stronger.

I have seen variations of this design for years, and it makes a lot if sense if it suits your style of storage. I always shied away from it because I was worried that it would just be a dust collector. Of course that was before I got into Festool. Perhaps it's worth a re-think...

I would not use MDF for this. MDF is heavy, and it's not good with the kind of stress created by this design. The concentrated weight on the small area near the hinges is a sure recipe for failure. By the time you were to build up around the hinge point to handle the stress, you might just as well build it out of hardwood. Plus, it will be *much* lighter as well!

Make sure you carefully size the hinge and adequately attach it to the wall. Remember, you're creating one heck a lever if you build it the size you mentioned!

 

[Tim Brennan]

http://www.woodsmithtips.com/2013/09/05/modular-pegboard-storage/

I saw this tool storage idea and I think it could be a way for me to store a large amount of tools in my storage shed (about 1m x 2m x 2m).

I'm thinking of scaling it up a bit so I'll have 10 boards of around 1m x 1m giving 20m2 of storage area.

I was thinking of using 2 ball bearing hinges per board to take the extra weight and instead of a frame and pegboard I thought about 18mm MDF because nails go in easy and its half the price of plywood.

The issue might be that the hinge screws might not hold on the MDF, so perhaps bolting might be stronger.

I have seen variations of this design for years, and it makes a lot if sense if it suits your style of storage. I always shied away from it because I was worried that it would just be a dust collector. Of course that was before I got into Festool. Perhaps it's worth a re-think...

I would not use MDF for this. MDF is heavy, and it's not good with the kind of stress created by this design. The concentrated weight on the small area near the hinges is a sure recipe for failure. By the time you were to build up around the hinge point to handle the stress, you might just as well build it out of hardwood. Plus, it will be *much* lighter as well!

Make sure you carefully size the hinge and adequately attach it to the wall. Remember, you're creating one heck a lever if you build it the size you mentioned!

I think your right. MDF probably not strong enough.

This afternoon I got some 18mm ply boards. I had a full sheet cut into 3 equal pieces 811mm x 1220mm.

I've bolted on some hinges which I think should hold the weight. The hinges are 1200mm apart so the leverage shouldn't  increase the forces too much.

I couldn't find my counter sink bit to clean up the splinters from drilling so I used a razor edge scraper instead and actually found it quicker and easier.

 

[Tim Brennan]

First 3 boards are up and I'm pleasantly surprised at how much stuff can be stored in this small a space.

 

[Tim Brennan]

Just realised how much stress the these boards are putting on the structure. The door frames were way off vertical after installing.

I had to jack up under one of the doors to get things vertical and then screw in a piece of plywood from back to front to increase the strength of the frame. Not as pretty now but much stronger.

The brickwork is not strong enough to provide any support.

I didn't see this coming because I was focusing on the strength of the boards and forgot to consider the frame. DOH!

 

[wow]

Just realised how much stress the these boards are putting on the structure. The door frames were way off vertical after installing.

I had to jack up under one of the doors to get things vertical and then screw in a piece of plywood from back to front to increase the strength of the frame. Not as pretty now but much stronger.

The brickwork is not strong enough to provide any support.

I didn't see this coming because I was focusing on the strength of the boards and forgot to consider the frame. DOH!

Don't feel bad - I've done the same thing in other projects.

As I said, that's a heck of a lever that you've built. And the more 'stuff' you hang on it the worse it's gonna get. 

One solution might be to create a 'cove' where the boards hang by building a 'wall' or divider on each side that goes all the way to the floor. Make it out of plywood, or use plywood to provide the strength to prevent racking or bending. The dividers should ideally be the same width as your swinging panels ( I think you said 811mm) and go from the top of where you hang the baorsd down to the floor. You could take them all the way to the ceiling if you wanted.

Good job, so far. Let us know how the 'fix' works out?

 

[baycal94566]

Hey that's pretty cool.

 

[VW mick]

Just an observation .its normal practice to use the 3 part of the hinge on the fixed part ie the frame and the 2 part goes on the leaf .it might help