Reconfigured a large peg board in my studio recently. The space to the right was needed for a new saw till so I split the original peg board into two sections. Peg boards, a tradition in woodworking shops, are an excellent and versatile method to make several tools available. These are tools that are otherwise difficult to find a place for.
This peg board has been in my recent workshops. It is approximately 25 yrs. old and holding up well. Occasionally, I reconfigure it to make more efficient use of the space, specifically when a new tool is added. As an example, the miter gauge to the right of the larger section is close to my band saw so it is convenient to access. Rules, levels, winding sticks and other awkwardly long tools are ideal for mounting on a peg board. The second section below is new and ideal for levels, rules and bending curves for furniture design. These tools are otherwise difficult to store and conveniently access. Grouping them together on a peg board is both efficient and practical. The peg board sections are offset from the wall using a grid of 1 X 2 boards. The wood grid provides support and allows hooks to move freely behind the peg board surface. Several small screws indicate the location of the wood support grid.
