Easily Organize Your Cordless Drills With A Simple DIY Storage Solution

It's a hassle to have to hunt down your drill bit sets and attachments when you're in the middle of a project, and if you own any top-rated drill bit sets that are worth buying, it makes sense to take good care of them. Save yourself time and aggravation by making your own storage station for your cordless drills. There are many different ways to customize a wooden drill station, but at minimum the design should include cubby slots where drills can hang below and one or more shelves for accessories. When you make your own version of this DIY project, you can build it to perfectly hold your specific brand of tools and accessories. Your drill station can be as simple as a few slots and shelves, or can be decked out with cubbies and areas for charging cords.

This easy and affordable storage trick will maximize garage space and have your drills and accompanying accessories ready when you need them. Plus, the storage station only requires rudimentary woodworking skills, such as measuring and cutting plywood and securing pieces to each other. Creating a special place to store drills can help keep them in tip-top shape. An organized drill station can also be an easy place to start decluttering your garage, and it allows you to proudly display your drill collection!

Start by sketching up a plan. Will your station have a slot for one drill or hold many drills and accessories? This sketch will help you determine how much plywood you'll need to purchase. For a standard version of this project, a single four-by-eight sheet of 3/4-inch plywood should be sufficient. Other basic items you may need include wood screws, wood glue, sand paper, measuring tape, clamps, a drill and drill bits, and a miter saw. Countersink drill bits can be useful to ensure a discreet look around your screws.

Start by building the frame of a basic shelf, then add your hanging drill storage below. Once you know how many drill slots you'll want, cut the wood to create T-shaped dividers. You'll need one divider to occupy the space between each drill. For example, if you're planning to store five drills, you'll need to make four T-shaped dividers. Place each T-shaped divider upside down, evenly spaced, and secure to the underside of the shelf. Two L-shaped corners will go on the end sides of the drill hanging stations. Finally, finish out the shelves, add a backboard, and install the station by screwing it to the studs in your wall. 

The beauty of a DIY drill station is that it can become whatever you need it to be. If this basic structure isn't quite enough, you can make your design fancier by attaching more shelves on top or creating a space on the side for a power strip. You can also choose to stain or paint your station or leave it natural.