French Cleats: The Easiest Method

French cleat walls are a staple in every YouTuber’s shop so here’s mine! This project was made out of 1 sheet of ¾ plywood and some scrap pieces of leftover plywood I had laying around the shop from other projects. This is the perfect project to use up some of the wood we woodworkers love to hold on to. This is THE project you have been saving all those little scraps for. Measurements: Plywood strips cut down to 3 ¼ inches thick with 90° angle on both sides. Set the fence of the table saw to 1 ¼ inches and move the blade to 45° angle. Run the 3 ¼ inch strips through the table saw and this will give you two perfectly cut French cleats that are 2 inches thick on the long side. 2 inch French cleats are the sweet spot! Provides more than enough strength (when screwed into studs) to hang heavy tools but is sleek enough to look bulky and blocky on the wall. Perfect combination of strength and style. Tools needed: Table saw Miter saw Drill Countersink drill bit Screws Level 18 gauge nail gun This project is so simple it can be done with just a table saw and a drill. Obviously more tools make the job easier and faster but it can be done with just those 2 tools. Tips and tricks: Clamp a scrap piece of plywood to the fence of your table saw when cutting the 45 angles to keep the boards from “walking up” on you. More uses for French cleats: Floating shelves Hanging cabinets Floating vanities My tools: Track Saw - https://a.co/d/8blH0wr Table Saw - https://a.co/d/anAVJ4A Drills - https://a.co/d/jhtoFzT Miter Saw - https://a.co/d/iuNqlgq Kreg Countersink Bit - https://a.co/d/f69JRkb Learn how to build a French cleat wall for custom tool storage in your wood shop! In this step-by-step tutorial, we'll show you the easiest way to create a French cleat wall that will help you organize your tools, maximize your workshop space, and keep everything within arm's reach. Whether you're a beginner or experienced woodworker, this project is simple, affordable, and highly effective for tool storage. In this video, you'll learn: How to build a French cleat wall from start to finish Tips for customizing your tool storage to fit your needs How to organize your shop and improve workflow The tools and materials you need to get started Ready to transform your shop? Watch now and start organizing with the best French cleat wall design today! Keywords: French cleat wall, tool storage, wood shop organization, woodworking tips, easy French cleat wall, custom tool storage, shop organization ideas, DIY woodworking projects, woodworking tutorial. #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #wood #shop #shopproject #smallshop #shopstorage #shoporganization #fenchcleat #frenchcleatwall #frenchcleatsystem #french #cleat #woodshop #DIY #easy #project #woodworkingproject #beginner #paint #ppgpaint #dewalt #kreg #kregjig #chisles #handtools #tools #cornerclamps #magetic #tablesaw #youtube #youtuber #new