How to make a power tool storage unit out of old drawers

Step 1

Stand the drawers upright along the plank, and attach their back ends to the plank using 3,5 x 40mm screws. Four screws per drawer is sufficient.

Step 2

Flip the project so the drawers face down. Measure the middle of each drawer and the middle of each offcut plank and mark with a line.

Step 3

Drill pilot holes through the offcut planks into the base of the drawers.

Step 4

Using your pilot holes as a guide, attach the offcut planks to the masonite base of the drawers using 3 x 12mm screws.

Step 5

Measure and mark a plumb line along the wall for your shelf. Measure the distance between the middle of each drawer to determine exactly where to place the brackets. Use a spirit level and mark the wall through the bracket holes.

Step 6

Drill your holes and use nail-in anchors to attach the brackets to the wall.

Step 7

Once all the brackets are in place on the wall, position the shelf of drawers on top and fasten from the underside using 3 x 16mm cut screws.