Every workshop needs a workbench as its core component. It’s the place where all the wonderful things take place.
However, no two workshops are alike! Some are tiny spaces with just enough room for a collapsible workbench that fits into a corner, while others are enormous areas with all the tools you need at your disposal.
To meet your needs as an aspiring craftsman and DIY enthusiast, we’ve searched the internet and come up with a list of 25 practical workbench tool storage ideas for you to try. Each of these storage solutions has a unique combination of features and functionalities, allowing you to pick the one that best suits your woodworking needs.
If you’ve been searching for some unique suggestions, here are some fantastic ideas for organizing more of your tools in your workshop!
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If you usually have tools simply scattered around your workbench, making this simple garage tool organizer will save you so much time and frustration. Plus, all you need is a few old pallets, which many of us seem to just have lying around!
Turning your old pegboard backing into this tool cabinet is a smart way to put a free vertical space in your garage. You can also customize the design and color.
3. Easy 2×4 Workbench with Storage
Using very affordable plywood and 2×4 lumber, this custom workbench features a reliable flat surface on top and both big and small storage shelves on the bottom.
4. Garage Storage Cabinet
This cabinet offers you an affordable way to get your tools organized, and it does not take up a lot of footprints. The Lazy Susan feature makes it a winner!
5. Cabinet with a Charging Station
With the added benefit of a built-in charging area, this tool storage cabinet makes it easy to keep your tools ready for any DIY project.
6. Wall Containers and Baskets
Not all people want to have bulky and boxy cabinets on their garage walls. As an alternative, you can use unused containers and baskets as DIY storage solutions.
7. DIY T-Track Workbench
This T-Track table is what you need when you need to use your small area very efficiently. With tons of storage on all sides, it will certainly do its job!
8. Magnetic Screwdriver Storage Solution
Using these magnetic screwdriver racks, you can turn many areas of your workbench into a useful storage solution, especially if your cabinets or the side of your bench are made of steel.
9. Nut-and-Bolt Mason Jars
If you always keep every spare screw you find, then you should adopt this DIY storage idea. Mason jars are great because they provide a clear view of what’s inside.
10. Drill Dock Organizer
This drill dock will keep your workshop clutter-free and all of your tools easily accessible at the same time. Also, it only takes a couple of hours to build.
11. Wooden Mobile Workbench
Despite its large working area, this area can be moved to any space in your garage. The slatted base underneath allows sawdust to fall right through.
This tool storage shelf offers the perfect solution to organizing your workbench, as you can mount it above or below your workbench for easy, within-reach access to whatever you need.
13. Cordless Drill Storage Rack
This wall-mounted storage rack is super functional! You can use it to keep your cordless drills along with all of the supporting bits and pieces.
This power tool storage is not only functional, but it will also make any workshop look stylish. It has four shelves, and there are also wheels underneath for enhanced mobility.
A shadow board is the perfect way to keep all of your tools organized, and it also gives a visual cue if you have not returned the tool to its proper location.
16. Nail Gun Drawer
Nail guns come with a wide variety of nails and staplers. Installing this drawer underneath your work can be a really wise thing to do.
17. Handmade Docking and Charging Station
If you have pieces of plywood lying around your garage and need a place to store your cordless power tools, then this DIY project is what you need!
Pallets are many DIY enthusiasts’ first love. And this project proves once again that this affordable material can be used in a wide range of situations.
This tool storage cabinet will make your workshop look clean and neat in no time! It has storage spaces to keep your hinges, screws, sandpapers, etc.
20. Sanding Disc Storage
With this storage unit, you can easily grab any disc size and material you need. Also, it will keep anyone in the workshop from getting hurt by the disc.
21. Sander and Sandpaper Storage
This storage rack will make it easy to reach out to any sandpaper and sander you need. You can have enough space for three sanders and a lot of sandpapers.
22. PVC Pipe Drill Storage
PVC pipe drills come in various sizes, and choosing between them can be confusing. This storage solution will make it easy to know which drill to choose.
If you are not a fan of a flip-top workbench, then you can use this tool stand with a sander lift as an alternative. The lift will pop in seconds!
24. Table Saw Storage Cabinet
This DIY storage cabinet is designed with your sawing equipment in mind. You can hang this close to your table saw, and you will see how it improves the ergonomics.
25. Flip-Top Workbench and Cart
This clever workbench allows you to get both a work area and tool storage from the same project. You can use it to work with tools like a miter saw.
