Thanks, Jim! Your French cleat series has been fun to watch and helpful. I had a thought: I would be tempted to cut the wedge so that it was close to flush with the sides of the tool holder, maybe err on the side of indented for a clean look.
Why a wedge? If you enclosed one side then just 2 straight pieces would work. It stops the panel lifting and coming off. After inserting the lock you could put the second side on which would give aesthetic appeal and prevent it, the lock, falling out. Cheers John
After you install the wedge, use a marking knife and mark where each end of it sticks out of the sides. Remove the wedge and cleanly cut those pieces off. Now when you install the wedge, it is flush to the sides. If you want to get fancier, make the wedge out of the same material the sides are made of and it would almost disappear. Nice video by the way.
Have you considered using a simple 1/4 20 bolt threaded up from the bottom of the hanger pushing a wood block/small wedge against the bottom of the cleat to lock the hanger in place? Just wondering.
How could that work with the side trim boards. Wouldn't you have to have the female cleat on the wall the same size for it to recess into the tool holder, or am I not understanding it? The model/demo you used went well but if you had your wall cleat running the length of the wall it would have to have open sides. Not trolling because I have enjoyed all your videos, just curious. Keep it up,!
What is the weight limits on your lumber storage French cleat racks, if you had to estimate it? I need to make some for my lumber storage and was thinking they looked sturdy enough to even put filled plastic storage tubs on if made into shelves.
Thanks for the quick response! They definitely look sturdy enough. Perhaps you could do a quick video showing how you built those for heavy weight? Didn’t see a video of your covering those specifically.
Awesome Idea. This is the first video of several dozen tat had a way to make a pretty looking cleat for interior use. I appreciate the insights
Thanks for watching!
Thanks, Jim! Your French cleat series has been fun to watch and helpful. I had a thought: I would be tempted to cut the wedge so that it was close to flush with the sides of the tool holder, maybe err on the side of indented for a clean look.
Great idea!
I was thinking the same thing!👍
French cleat system gets 👍👍 up! Locking aspect is a bonus. Thx for the tutorial.
Hey Robert! Good to hear from you!
I think it adds a cool look to it. Would be a neat way to hang wall art!
Thanks! It would really look nice with contrasting woods
Brilliant. I love this method. I will be using this method for mounting a TV. Thanks!
Nicely done! Cheers
Thank you!
Hello Jim, good info!
Hey Tim!
Why a wedge?
If you enclosed one side then just 2 straight pieces would work. It stops the panel lifting and coming off. After inserting the lock you could put the second side on which would give aesthetic appeal and prevent it, the lock, falling out. Cheers John
Thanks for sharing!
After you install the wedge, use a marking knife and mark where each end of it sticks out of the sides. Remove the wedge and cleanly cut those pieces off. Now when you install the wedge, it is flush to the sides. If you want to get fancier, make the wedge out of the same material the sides are made of and it would almost disappear. Nice video by the way.
Thanks! Great Suggestion.
Have you considered using a simple 1/4 20 bolt threaded up from the bottom of the hanger pushing a wood block/small wedge against the bottom of the cleat to lock the hanger in place? Just wondering.
Honestly, I haven’t but I imagine that would work!
Nice system but instead of the wedge could we incorporate a cam to be operated from the front of the tool holder just to keep the sides untouched?
I’ll put some thought into that! Thanks
I love this, my only thing is I think I would cut my ends off to make it flush with the sides. I think it would better fit my look
I think that would look great!
How could that work with the side trim boards. Wouldn't you have to have the female cleat on the wall the same size for it to recess into the tool holder, or am I not understanding it? The model/demo you used went well but if you had your wall cleat running the length of the wall it would have to have open sides. Not trolling because I have enjoyed all your videos, just curious. Keep it up,!
NM. I saw the next video. Answered my question..
What is the weight limits on your lumber storage French cleat racks, if you had to estimate it?
I need to make some for my lumber storage and was thinking they looked sturdy enough to even put filled plastic storage tubs on if made into shelves.
Not sure but I had green 1 inch oak drying up there for a while
Thanks for the quick response! They definitely look sturdy enough. Perhaps you could do a quick video showing how you built those for heavy weight? Didn’t see a video of your covering those specifically.
How would this work in just a studded wall like a shed?
In a shed with a stud wall, I would mount your wall cleats to a big piece of plywood and then screw the hole thing to the wall!
Thanks for tip and your reply Sir
Have you ever had a tool holder fall off the wall when using a french cleat?
I have but only with very light weight holders and when lifting off a tool.