Those storage peg boards can run hundreds of dollars especially once you figure in the cost of all the different little compartments to hold the tools in. If you have a lot of hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers and garden tools that need their proper place in the garage, then you can create this tool storage area in about half an hour and begin hanging your tools so that they are easy to find. This chicken wire tool storage area is very inexpensive to make and works great for hanging all sorts of tools so that you can see them easily and grab what you need in a hurry. Chicken Wire Tool Storage Area: Materials: 4 foot by 4-foot piece of chicken wire about 16 feet of 2x4 (at least 4-foot pieces) 4 foot by 4-foot piece of plywood staple gun nails Chicken Wire Tool Storage Area: Step One: Begin by creating a panel of plywood that is 4 foot by 4 foot to create the surface of your chicken wire tool storage area. Then place the chicken wire on the plywood and use the staple gun to staple every 4 inches of the outer edges of the chicken wire to the plywood. This will keep the wire in place and sturdy. Chicken Wire Tool Storage Area: Step Two: Now, create a frame for the tool storage area by cutting a two by 4 into half so that you have a 1x2 board that is at least 4 feet long. Build a frame for the tools storage area by cutting angles into the 1x2 to create a picture frame type look. Chicken Wire Tool Storage Area: Step Three: Nail or screw the frame to the plywood over the top of the outer edges of the chicken wire. You will need at least one nail or screw every 2 inches for optimal security and sturdiness. If you are placing extremely heavy tools on the board, then you may wish to use one screw or nail every inch. Chicken Wire Tool Storage Area: Step Four: Use hangers to hang the tool storage area onto the wall in your garage or any area in which you need to store your tools. Make sure that you use the proper hanging items to hang the tool storage such as tapcon screws in concrete garage walls or anchor screws in drywall so that the storage area is sturdy and safe.
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