French cleats are an awesome way to hang just about anything and Make Magazine points out that because of that, they’re perfect for workbenches that tend to have a rotating set of tools.


Despite the name, a French cleat isn’t anything really that special. They’re essentially boards cut with an angle so they can be used to hang just about anything from them. Head over to Make for the guide to get you through the whole process of cutting them, making your attachments, and then tosses in a few clever ideas for how to modify your workbench.

Build Modular Workbench Storage with French Cleats | Make