Whether it is a family garage, professional studio, or a small storage room, tool clutter is a headache faced by many people – wrenches, screwdrivers scattered everywhere, drills, pliers can not find the corresponding position, every time you start to spend a lot of time rummaging around, not only affects the efficiency of the work, but also may be improperly placed due to the tool brings It not only affects the work efficiency, but also may bring potential safety hazards due to improper placement of tools. As a simple and efficient storage solution, the Pegboard, with its flexibility and space-saving advantages, has become the first choice for tool storage.
First of all, vertical storage saves space. Whether it’s a garage or a workshop, the floor and desktop space are very valuable, but the hole board can make full use of the vertical space on the wall, hanging all the tools without taking up the floor and desktop position, so that the originally crowded space instantly becomes spacious. Traditional toolbox stacking tools, not only take up desktop area, but also easy to lead to tool extrusion, wear and tear, and metal pegboard’s vertical storage of the way, not only can release the ground and desktop space, but also to avoid collision between the tool damage, especially suitable for small space tool storage.
Secondly, tools are visualized and easier to access. I believe that many people have had such an experience: the urgent need for a screwdriver, but in the toolbox to look for half a day, and even forget whether they have the tool, and ultimately had to repeat the purchase. The hole board will hang all the tools on display, the location of each tool is clearly visible, no need to look for, reach out and can be used, greatly improving work efficiency. At the same time, the visualization of the storage method also allows you to quickly find the missing tools, to avoid repeated purchases, saving costs.
Furthermore, it optimizes workflow and reduces clutter. Tool clutter not only affects the efficiency of access, but also interrupts the work process – when you are focusing on repair or production, but you are forced to interrupt because you can’t find the tools, which not only wastes time, but also affects the work state. Hole board can be based on your work habits, the reasonable layout of the tools, so that commonly used tools within reach, not commonly used tools are placed in an orderly manner, forming a smooth working line, reducing the clutter brought about by the trouble, so that the work is more focused and efficient.
Finally, it can be adapted to a variety of spaces, flexible and versatile. The adaptability of the hole board is very strong, whether it is a family garage, professional studio, or small storage room, balcony corner, and even home office, craft room, can be installed and used. It can flexibly adjust the size and layout according to the size of the space, the number of tools, and can also add or remove accessories at any time to adapt to different stages of storage needs, compared with fixed storage cabinets, the flexibility is far more than expected, which is perfectly suited to the core needs of the hole board storage ideas.
Choosing the right pegboard is the first step to successful tool storage, different materials, specifications of the pegboard, suitable for different types of tools and use scenarios, especially need to be combined with the weight of the tool and the use of the frequency of choice, to avoid improper selection of materials lead to storage failure, which is the key prerequisite for the pegboard tool storage.
Currently on the market there are four main materials: wood, metal, plastic, acrylic, each material has its own unique advantages and applicable scenarios, combined with reference materials in the material comparison, as follows:
Wooden hole board: this is the most common, the most classic material, the appearance of natural warm, good texture, according to the decorative style of painting, coloring treatment, suitable for home, studio and other focus on the value of the scene. Wooden hole board weight moderate, easy to install, suitable for hanging light, medium-sized tools, such as screwdrivers, wrenches, tape measure and so on. However, the moisture resistance of the wooden hole board is poor, easy to moisture deformation, not suitable for humid environments (such as unenclosed garage), and the load-bearing capacity is limited, is not suitable for hanging heavy tools (such as drills, angle grinders), hanging heavy tools may lead to deformation of the board surface for a long time.
Metal pegboard: the material is mostly cold rolled steel or aluminum alloy, load-bearing capacity is very strong, is the first choice for heavy tools storage, suitable for professional studio, garage and other need to hang drills, impact drills, welding machines and other heavy tools scene. Metal hole board durability, moisture, corrosion, not easy to deformation, long service life, and the appearance of simple atmosphere, with industrial style texture. But the weight of the metal hole plate is heavy, slightly more difficult to install, need to be fixed with the help of expansion screws, and the price is relatively high, suitable for users who have higher requirements for load bearing.
Plastic hole board: light material, light weight, easy to install, without complex tools, you can easily install, and moisture-proof, corrosion-resistant, not easy to deformation, suitable for humid environments (such as closed garage, balcony). Plastic hole board colorful, according to the space style selection, relatively affordable, suitable for hanging light tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, small scissors. However, the weight-bearing capacity of the plastic hole board is weak, not suitable for hanging medium-sized, heavy tools, long-term use may appear aging, fracture.
Acrylic hole board: transparent appearance, translucent texture, high value, suitable for focusing on decorative scenes, such as family craft room, office storage area. Acrylic hole board weight moderate, easy to install, moisture resistance is good, suitable for hanging light tools and small accessories. However, the hardness of acrylic hole board is low, easy to scratch, and limited load-bearing capacity, is not suitable for hanging heavy tools, the price is relatively high, more suitable for the pursuit of value, the storage load-bearing requirements of the user is not high.
If your tools are mainly light, medium-sized (such as screwdrivers, wrenches, tape measure, pliers, etc.), and the use of the scene for the family garage, craft room, office, pay attention to the value and convenience, you can choose wooden or acrylic hole board; if the tools include heavy tools (such as drills, impact drills, angle grinders, welding machines, etc.), and the use of the scene for professional workshops, large garages, give preference to the metal hole board to ensure load-bearing safety; if the tools contain heavy tools (such as drills, impact drills, angle grinders, welders, etc.), and the use of the scene for the professional studio, large-scale garages, preferred metal hole board. Ensure load-bearing safety; if the use of wet scenes (such as unenclosed garage, balcony), the choice of plastic or metal cavernous board, to avoid the deformation of wooden cavernous board moisture.
In addition, you also need to pay attention to the thickness and aperture of the hole board: the thicker the thickness, the stronger the load-bearing capacity, it is generally recommended to choose a thickness of ≥ 3mm hole board; aperture common 6mm, 8mm, the larger the aperture, the thicker the adapted hooks, the stronger the load-bearing capacity, hanging heavy tools, it is recommended to choose a larger aperture of the hole board.
After selecting the right hole board, the correct installation is to ensure that the storage of the key to safety, many people due to improper installation, resulting in the hole board falling off, tools fall, not only damage to the tools, but also may bring potential safety hazards, combined with the installation of the reference materials, specific considerations are as follows:
First of all, confirm the wall material: before installing the hole board, you need to confirm the wall material, cement wall, solid brick wall is the most secure choice, can support heavier hanging objects, can be fixed directly with expansion screws; if it is a light partition wall, gypsum wall, it is recommended to use special expansion screws or special models of the gecko fixing to avoid future fall board injury; if it is a tile wall, you need to punch holes (using a special drill for ceramic tiles), and then install the expansion screws to Avoid tile rupture.
Secondly, reserve spacing: when installing the hole board, you need to reserve 5-10cm spacing between the hole board and the wall, so that it can be convenient to hook insertion, but also to avoid the tools hanging with the wall after the collision, to protect the wall and tools.
Finally, even fixed: when installed, the four corners of the hole board and the middle position of the uniform installation of screws to ensure that the hole board fixed firmly to avoid loosening, tilting, especially when hanging heavy tools, the need to increase the number of screws to enhance the fixity. It is better to avoid humid or greasy places to further prolong the service life of the board.
First of all, categorize all the tools, which is the basis of planning the layout. Common tools can be categorized into: hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, tape measures, etc.), power tools (drills, impact drills, angle grinders, etc.), auxiliary tools (hammers, nails, screws, tapes, etc.), and small accessories (drills, wrench bits, screwdriver bits, etc.). After the classification is completed, different areas are divided on the hole board, each area corresponds to a class of tools, to avoid the mixing of different categories of tools, and to facilitate subsequent access and organization. For example, put hand tools on the left side of the area, power tools on the right side of the area, auxiliary tools and small accessories in the middle of the lower area, clear classification, at a glance.
On the basis of categorization, according to the size of the tool grouping, to avoid large tools and small tools mixed hanging, resulting in chaotic layout, access to inconvenience. Large tools (such as drills, impact drills, angle grinders) large size, heavy weight, need to take up more space, and need to be more solid hooks; small tools (such as screwdrivers, small wrenches, tape measure) is small in size, light in weight, can be densely hung to save space. Separate grouping of large tools and small tools can make the layout neater and also avoid small tools being covered by large tools for easy access.
The frequency of use of tools directly determines the location of its placement, the core principle is: commonly used tools in the most accessible area, infrequently used tools placed in a relatively remote area, which can greatly enhance work efficiency, to avoid unnecessary trouble. Specifically, the height of 1.5-1.8m people, the arm can be easily reached when the natural droop of the region (hole board in the middle of the position, height of about 1.2-1.6m), is the most accessible area, suitable for the placement of commonly used daily tools, such as screwdrivers, wrenches, tape measure, etc.; hole board above the region (height of 1.6m or more), is suitable for the placement of infrequently used tools, such as spare bits, idle wrenches and so on; The area below the hole board (height below 1.2m) is suitable for placing large and heavy tools, such as electric drills, impact drills, etc., which is not only convenient for placing, but also avoids heavy tools falling and hurting people.
The number of tools will continue to increase with the use of demand, so when planning the layout, be sure to reserve a certain blank area for the placement of new tools and accessories in the future, to avoid the hole board is completely occupied, can not be subsequently expanded. The reserved blank area is recommended to account for 10%-20% of the total area of the hole board, while some spare hooks can be reserved to facilitate the subsequent addition of new tools when hanging quickly, without having to readjust the entire layout. This is very important, many people ignore the reserved space, resulting in the subsequent addition of new tools, the layout becomes disorganized, have to reorganize, wasting time and energy.
Garage hole board storage
The garage is the most concentrated area of tools, but also the most commonly used scene of the hole board, the core of the garage hole board storage is: balancing practicality and space utilization, not only to facilitate access to the tools, but also not to affect the normal use of the garage (eg, parking, access). Specific tips are as follows:
Choose the right installation location: garage hole board is recommended to be installed in the garage wall (avoiding the door opening area and access routes), according to the size of the garage wall, install the whole hole board or partial hole board. If the garage space is small, it can be installed in the corner of the garage or on top of the wall, making full use of the unused space, without occupying the ground and access routes.
Tool Layout: Garage tools are of many types and need to be reasonably laid out according to category and frequency of use. Commonly used hand tools, power tools in the middle of the easily accessible area; large, heavy tools (such as welding machines, angle grinders) in the lower area; spare tools and small accessories in the upper area and the laminate. At the same time, you can install the laminate under the hole board to place small toolboxes, spare batteries and other items to expand the storage space.
Choice of accessories: The garage environment is relatively humid, it is recommended to choose metal or plastic hole boards, accessories choose heavy-duty hooks with strong load-bearing capacity, double hooks and waterproof storage boxes, to avoid rust or damage to the accessories by moisture. Meanwhile, hanging rings can be installed to organize wires, water pipes and other items in the garage to avoid clutter.
Studio Hole Plate Arrangement
Professional studio tools are used frequently and the workflow is clear, the core of the hole board arrangement is: fit the workflow, make the tools more convenient to access, and enhance work efficiency. Specific tips are as follows:
According to the workflow layout: According to the work content of the studio, the tools will be divided into areas according to the workflow. For example, the maintenance studio can be divided into “disassembly tool area” “installation tool area” “detection tool area”, will disassemble the wrenches and screwdrivers required on one side, the hammer required for installation, Wrenches and screwdrivers for disassembly are placed on one side, hammers and screws for installation are placed on the other side, and inspection tools are placed in the center, which fits the workflow and reduces the time of walking back and forth.
Focus on load-bearing and stability: the studio usually hangs more heavy tools, it is recommended to choose the metal hole board, the installation of the expansion screws evenly fixed to ensure that the hole board solid and stable. Accessories to choose heavy-duty hooks, special brackets, to ensure that the tools hang firmly, to avoid falling affect the work.
Refinement of classification: studio tools are varied, need to refine the classification, the use of labels and tool outlines, a clear location of each tool, while the use of storage boxes and storage baskets, small accessories will be classified and stored, to avoid confusion and enhance work efficiency.
Home office/craft room
Home office, craft room hole board, not only need to meet the needs of tool storage, but also need to take into account the value, and space style coordination and unity. Specific tips are as follows:
Choose the high value of the hole board: give priority to wood or acrylic hole board, according to the style of the space for painting, dyeing treatment, so that the hole board into the space. For example, the Nordic style craft room, you can choose white wooden hole board, with light color accessories, the value is higher.
Tool selection and layout: The tools in the home office/craft room are mainly light tools (such as hand scissors, tape measure, small screwdrivers, paintbrushes, etc.), and the layout focuses on neatness and aesthetics, with tools hanging in groups according to categories to avoid crowding. Layers can be installed to place small craft materials, notebooks and other items, taking into account the storage and practicality.
Accessories: Choose simple and beautiful accessories, such as white hooks, transparent storage boxes, wooden laminates, to harmonize with the hole board and space style, while focusing on the details, hanging small items with clips, labeling categories, so that the storage is both neat and beautiful.
Small storage room
Small storage room space is small, the core of the tool storage is: the ultimate use of space, categorized storage, to avoid clutter. Specific tips are as follows:
Installation: choose to install the hole board vertically to make full use of the wall space, you can install the hole board on the whole wall of the storage room to maximize the expansion of storage space. If the storage room wall is limited, you can install foldable hole board, when not in use can be folded storage, space saving.
Layout of tools: Place the tools in layers according to categories and frequency of use, frequently used tools in the middle of the easily accessible area, infrequently used tools are placed in the upper and lower areas, and small accessories are placed in storage boxes and baskets to avoid taking up too much space. At the same time, you can use the corner of the hole board, hanging small tools, the ultimate use of every inch of space.
Accessory selection: choose small, lightweight accessories, such as small hooks, mini organizers, to avoid accessories too large to take up space, while ensuring the load-bearing capacity of the accessories, to avoid falling tools.
Many novices in the use of hole board organizing tools, will be due to improper operation, resulting in storage failure – hole board loose, tools fall, cluttered layout, not only can not enhance the efficiency of storage, but also may bring potential safety hazards. Combined with the common minefield in the reference material, the following summarizes the 4 most common mistakes, the novice must be avoided to ensure that the hole board storage is both safe and practical:
This is the most common mistake, many people think that the hole board can hang all the tools, regardless of the weight-bearing capacity of the hole board, will be heavy tools (such as welding machines, large drills) hanging in the load-bearing capacity of the weaker wooden or plastic hole board, or in the same area to focus on hanging too many tools, resulting in excessive force hole board, loosening, deformation, shedding of the situation, and even tools fall and hurt people.
Correct practice: before hanging tools, make clear the load-bearing capacity of the hole board, do not hang more than the load-bearing tools; tools are evenly distributed, avoid concentrating on one side, to ensure the balance of the hole board force; hanging heavy tools, choose metal hole board and load-bearing capacity of the accessories, and at the same time, increase the number of fixing screws to enhance stability.
Some people in order to save space below, the heavy tools (such as drills, angle grinders) hanging in the hole board above the region, so not only inconvenient to access, there is also a great safety hazard – heavy tools hanging too high, once the hooks are loose or broken, the tool is easy to fall to smash people; at the same time, access to heavy tools, the need to stand on tiptoe or with the help of a At the same time, when accessing heavy tools, you need to stand on tiptoe or with the help of a stool, which is prone to accidents.
Correct practice: strictly follow the principle of “heavy down, in the middle, light on”, the heavy tools in the hole board below the region, to ensure easy access, while avoiding the fall of tools hurt people; small, light tools in the upper region, the rational use of space.
Some novices in order to save costs, the use of too few hooks, or the use of weak load-bearing capacity of poor quality hooks, resulting in tools hanging not solid, easy to slide, fall; some people also use the hole diameter does not match the hole board hooks, hooks can not be firmly inserted into the hole board, which will lead to the fall of the tool.
Correct practice: according to the weight and size of the tool, choose a sufficient number of hooks, load-bearing capacity to match the hooks, to avoid too few hooks lead to tool crowding, hanging is not solid; choose and hole board aperture to match the quality of the hook, to ensure that the hook can be firmly inserted into the hole board, is not easy to loosen; hanging heavy tools, the use of double hooks or special bracket, to enhance the fixity. At the same time to avoid accessory clutter, choose commonly used, adaptable accessories, to avoid too many accessories lead to visual confusion.
Many novices in the planning of the layout of the hole board, the hole board completely occupied, no reserved blank area, resulting in the subsequent addition of new tools, can not find a suitable location to hang, can only be randomly stacked, so that the hole board has become cluttered, losing the significance of storage.
Correct practice: When planning the layout, reserve 10%-20% of the blank area for placing new tools and accessories in the future; at the same time, reserve some spare hooks to facilitate the subsequent addition of new tools to hang quickly, without having to readjust the entire layout.
