Slanted Garden Tool Rack Plans
Updated: Jul. 17, 2019This may take the record for the world's simplest yard tool storage project.
Creating a garden tool rack for stashing stuff in the unused spaces between studs is a smart move; adding these slant boxes to expand the space is smarter yet. They give your yard tools more “headroom” and give you easier access to long- and short-handled tools.
- Time
- Complexity
- Cost
- An hour or less
- Beginner
- Less than $20
Create a slant rack between the studs
For the tall unit, use the bottom wall plate for the bottom of your box. Attach the plywood to create a 1-in. gap at the bottom for removing dirt or dropped items. For the shorter slant boxes, install your own blocking to create the bottom; leave a gap at the bottom of the plywood for those, too. We show 48-in. and 16-in. versions; you can make yours any depth or length you want.
Note: If your garage has a short ceiling (or your tools have extra-long handles), create a cutout in the top of the plywood face, as shown in Figure A, to allow more entrance and exit leeway for your tools.
Figure A: Garden Tool Rack
Use this diagram to assemble your slanted garden tool rack after cutting the pieces.
Required Tools for this Project
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.
- Circular saw
- Cordless drill
Required Materials for this Project
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here’s a list.
- 2’ x 4’ 1/2” Plywood
- 5 inch construction screws
