On 06/21/2012 08:53 PM, Puckdropper wrote:
Bill wrote in :

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Maybe you just need to paint it? ducking I don't necessarily
like pegboard either, but I know the stuff has to go *somewhere*!
Maybe glue dowels into a piece of plywood, add paint for tool outlines
like in school, custom?


*snip*

Have a look at slatwall. While it's more expensive than pegboard, hooks
are good quality and cheap. I got a box of 96 for around $36, good
quality hooks that'll hold quite a bit of weight.

Slatwall makes it easy to reposition things (easier than pegboard!) and
can be mounted to studs (instead of drywall?--check codes etc) so it will
be plenty strong. The variety of hooks available is amazing, but not all
are cheap.

Menards has sheets for $36 for plain white (which is cheaper than painted
pegboard if you want to choose the color), or $42+ for other styles.
Beware the imitators--the "wall systems" that are 1-3 slatwall tracks and
some hooks. I can't speak to their quality, but their cost is
significantly more than the slatwall. We've all got saws here, buy the
sheets and cut them.

Slatwall is only part of a proper tool storage system. You'll need
drawers and shelves as well. It does help to have a bench to store stuff
on as well. *g*

Puckdropper


I really like cabinets with lots of adjustable shelves. I can clean out
the shop with a leaf blower. Peg board collects dust and is tough to
clean up.



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