Building a French Cleat Wall HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER with this Genius IKEA HACK!
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- It was time for an upgrade to our workshop, and in conjunction with our friends at @Skileurope , we decided to upgrade our backdrop into an EPIC SKIL Tools French Cleat Power Tool Wall! With the help of a handy IKEA hack, Jonathan set to work using Shadow Foam and other DIY supplies to craft a sturdy and robust power tool french cleat wall!
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00:00 SKIL Power Tool Haul Review
01:31 How to build a French Cleat Wall
04:03 SKIL Circular Saw Review
08:48 SKIL Impact Driver Review
10:40 Creating a SKIL Power Tool Layout
12:41 How to Cut Shadow Foam
16:38 Adding Fingerpulls to Shadow Foam
18:57 What do you think?
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We filled the two blank panels with a really surprising addition to our workshop! You won’t guess what though, check it out here! th-cam.com/video/1gX1mqE4iaU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7A4pAcral3nwucxC
I've been using your foam for years and I absolutely love all the accessories that you have concocted to make beautiful foam more achievable. Another fantastic watch.
Thank you very much Lee, got a favourite accessory?
Like a true voyeur, I haven't bought any 🤣 but I'd say my favourite is your branded hole and corner templates. Would be alot quicker than running round the hanger looking for a perfect sized washer to cut round
Watching this guy use power tools reminds me of watching Bambi walk for the first time
Thanks mate, one of my favourite films to watch with the family! 👌
@@ShadowFoam 🤣
Great start to the layout. You could put some accessories for the tools in one of the end frames such as screwdriver bits, drill bits, saw blades etc. You should put one of your cutting kits into a wall box somewhere as well.
We were talking about doing that with a cutting kit some day! What a coincidence!
FYI, I could be wrong but I believe the 20v, refers to a max voltage, they are more than likely 18v tools. American Dewalt tools are advertised as 20v but are the same as the uk 18v range. I believe this is the case here too. Great video though ❤
You make a great point mate, thanks for sharing 👍
Yup, just marketing, same as 18v.
Correct, 18V is the so called "nominal voltage" of the cells (5 x 3,6). 20V is the maximum voltage of the cells (5 x 4).
@@ShadowFoaml😮ü😮
20 V is max voltage that the batterry is able to produce only for a very short time, like a second or two when charged to 100%. After that it drops to the nominal voltage, which is 18 V. Since regulation is more strict and consumer protections are stronger in Europe, companies are not allowed to advertise these tools/batteries as 20 V.
This might be the coolest french cleat foam wall thing I've ever seen!
Thanks mate, subscribe for more as we have plenty of French Cleat ideas coming up!
That is fantastic! I truly enjoyed your video… the entire production was first rate, (I even enjoyed the music)! I am so jealous of that setup. As for the two remaining panels, I would put my collection of hammers in one, (I’m a woodworker, so I have many different types), and then some basic hand tools in the other, (screwdrivers, pliers, scrapers, set up blocks, etc.). Thanks for sharing that with us! ☮️♥️
Glad you enjoyed it! I'll pass along your kudos to Matt our video guy!
Loved your build! You should sell the ikea frames in a kit with the foam alread put together with the mounting ready to go.
We love that idea, just need to look into sourcing frames on a mass scale to make that operation work!
Don't think any of my tools deserve such a lavish display, but I can't help but see the application going towards a damn good looking gun wall for my gun room. Slat walls have been done to death! Appreciate your time, product and the sharing of the videos helping to create organisational witchcraft.
We get sent literally hundreds of airsoft gun wall projects in Shadow Foam on our instagram
Young men’s love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes.
Do you like French Cleats?
Ok, I have to say the Shadowfoam product looks pretty good. I wasn't aware of it before stumbling over this. I've been doing a lot of 3D printing of "Gridfinity" storage boxes and they have their place but printing holders for tools might be a bit too large. May have to get me some of this foam. I'm very over everything just laying around in piles making it impossible to find anything, a constant low level irritant, not just in the workshop but also just in day to day life. Great end result here as well. I can more see myself using it in tool drawers and the like but you never know. Now all I need is a CNC machine slash laser... 😬
Shadow Foam is very satisfying in tool drawers, give it a shot mate!
Wow, that looks so clean. It would look clean in a music studio too, effect pedals, wires, spare mics, and all the other bits and bobs. The 3 frames together almost look big enough for an expensive guitar to display too.
Love that idea! 👍
I wish i could own all these.. Fell in love with woodworking and the Skil brand. Afforfable but still great quality..i have the table saw orbital sander and circle saw. They all perform great.
Can’t fault the SKIL tools!
They are amazing. I'm trying to convince my workplace to let me organise our tools in Shadow Foam
Fingers crossed this tips them over the edge 😅
I'm obsessed!😂 I have pegboard on 3 walls but this idea is SO AMAZING!!!! I'm showing this to everyone I know😮
Good one. 👍
I know I have a habit of putting LED on everything, but it'd be cool to see a LED panel setup behind the foam panels, shining through the outline. It would depend on the foam type/color/transparency to make sure it doesn't just bleed light everywhere, though.
We will 100% be adding LED! Watch this space!
Been thinking of a power tool storage of some kind but never thought of this. 👍
First thing I thought of for the side panels was a dedicated battery panel, of course charger right next to it.
Good call!
Just FYI, 18 and 20v are just difference in marketing. they generally use the same cell configurations in the batteries giving the same voltage (20v max, 18v nominal)
Thanks for the hot tip!
Great video thank you
Thinking of making your own French cleat?
Looks awesome, I wish my shed was this organised 👍
Hand tools..... gotta be a must
Gotta be a must!
that is so nice, thanks for this idea
You’re welcome 😊
If you keep the top frames I would insert slim batons sprayed black on either side of the Shadow Foam logo to get the top frames to have the same overall width as the bottom frames.
Personally I would have a charger unit mounted into one of the empty frames with power wired in. This way you can keep batteries charged, as you check a battery and see its LED is not green you could then just pull it out and slot it into the charger on the wall without needing to pull out a charger or have a charger taking up valuable bench space. You have a power cable lower so wiring up power for a semi permanent charger location would simple and not aesthetically unpleasing
Given you have multiple chargers having one wall mounted would not take away from your flexibility as you would still have chargers left to take with you on jobs as necessary.
Great ideas that! Matt the camera man was pitching a charger in the French Cleat wall too!
Got to be careful that you do not restrict air flow around batteries and chargers as they will quickly overheat. I suspect this is a very bad idea in practice despite being a temptingly desirable aesthetic solution.
You can't change the past, but you can make the present and your future much better than before.
I really enjoyed The Flash (2023)! I can understand why some people thought it was messy, but it had a number of strong emotional scenes and who doesn’t love seeing Michael Keaton back in the batcowl?
The layout portion of the video gave me backflashes to the Resident Evil weapons inventory management.
Haha gamer at heart!
I am impressed that you use the metric system as I clearly hear you are British, cheers for that! Also, what a smart way of keeping tools, sorted and displayed, AND within perfect reach :)
Thanks Andy, appreciate the kind words mate, where do you join us from?
@@ShadowFoamIKEA-land :D
The UK began changing over to metric in 1965. I was taught both systems at school in the 1980s as people were still using both at the time but by the time I'd left school it was pretty much metric 100% for everything.
Beautiful 😍
Thank you! 😊
Will be sticking with my trusty DeWalts and my home made racks.
Do love a good DeWalt tool!
Basic cost for the 5 filled frames:
10 ikea frames (stacked per 2) = 10 x 20€ = 200€
3 shadow foam medium single sheet (1000mm by 500mm; 70mm) = 3 * 38€ = 114€
1 value multi-pack (5x 600mm by 420mm; 30mm) = 46€
360€ excluding the backs and french cleat system
Cheaper to make the frames yourself buy showing the audience a quicker alternative 👍
This type of solution only makes sense if you sell the foam ;-)... I'm certainly not about building trophy cases for my tools... bought some Ryobi Link rails + hooks just to get them off the floor, that solution was much faster, cheaper, easier to reconfigure and will endure better than this.
Kinda jealous.... lol I just upgraded my Table saw and mitre saw with Skil after losing almost everything. And I love what @Skil is doing... really great stuff! And love the look of your setup... one of the nicest i've seen in awhile. Great job man...
Thanks mate, appreciate those nice comments! I like the SKIL range too!
Interesting, your video came on my feed. I like the idea, I built a standard French cleat tool shelf, small area...but this is next level. I have all my drill drivers in mine and drill bits, but not sure you can do this with a picture frame. I have mine on a shelf with the diameter drilled out to place each small bit in.
Your idea sounds very practical, would love to see a picture!
This is the first video I've watched from your channel. I was totally blown away. Very masterfully done. I just subscribed to your channel and will watch your videos more.
Thanks mate, welcome to the channel! 👍
really cool idea, will do this at home also :D thx for this!
Glad you enjoyed it! Let me know when you do this as I love seeing Shadow Foam projects!
Hi, agree a super nice layout … perfect for a show room. But I doubt this is practical for a workshop. But I can imagine this being very practical for many other purposes.
Frees up floor and work space, allows you to access your tools all at once and know where they are at all times to get the project done quickly and without wasting time searching for tools, this project was designed for workshop purposes 👍
I agree, it looks nice but not for my used dirty tools. Maybe it would work good for a stationary work space.
I have my corded tools in one drawer, air tools in another and battery powered in a carry bag.
Instead of the picture frames, i could see this in a wall mounted cabinet, so it wouldn't take up so much wall space.
Very motivational. Makes me wanna organize my tools like that.
Go for it! You won’t regret it! What tools do you have to organise?
@@ShadowFoamMilwaukee tools and Dewalt in some packout we don't have IKEA so I'll have to make the boxes
@@go-toolzreviews with those tools it shouldn’t be a problem!
@@ShadowFoam thanks
Love it what a great idea
Thanks Martin! Appreciate that mate!
This is soo cool!!
Thanks David! Like SKIL tools?
The dream workshop layout👍
You are too kind my friend, and we aren't finished yet!
Really enjoyed this video especially on a rainy afternoon
Thanks Steven, appreciate the kudos!
Looks great, and a great idea. I have a question. How secure is the circ saw in that foam. It looks like it is leaning forward. Thanks,.
That's the angle, the foam is very firm around it and it's sat in there nice and solid! We've done similar projects with circular saws and not had any issues!
I use those tent-pegs, too. But to make life even easier, I bought a 300mm extension bar for my impact driver 🙂
Great tip! I’ll definitely be doing that!
Love the idea. It'd be great if there was a way to store the batteries but have them on charge at the same time. Or at least have one slot with a charger and just move them into it as and when they need charging.
I could see it working from view of the fit, and it sitting off the wall would even allow for the cable.
But my concern about charging would be the heat. I would not feel happy leaving so little ventilation room around a battery and charger in use.
Best I can think of is smaller empty frames perhaps, just to hang alongside, into which you can place a charger and battery on their own, no foam.
Maybe a logo or some other aesthetic filler to put in place when the charger is not in use, to at least stop them looking out of place when empty.
Could even have foam a cutout for the charger only, cable routed through the back. Tidy when not in use, and just remove the foam when it is.
might just be what we are working on 👀
skill and solid...yeah shure
But SKIL though, they are solid! 💪
You would think with all those power tools he could’ve built those frames
hahaha I bought the frames to show people a time-saving hack
Impressive
Thanks Adrian, do you have SKIL tools?
looks great, enjoyed the show
Glad you enjoyed it! Have you subscribed?
Im looking at replicating this and just checked the sheets on your site. When you measured the internals of the frame readying the CNC I think you said 505mm, which is bigger than your medium sheets @ 500mm (which I would hope to get 2 out of), what can you recommend?
Try our custom sizes page on www.shadowfoam.com
*I would put Milwaukee tools in the right field and Einhell tools in the left field to match the colour theme* 😂
I like where you're going with this!
Cut out slots to put your chargers in when they're not in use. That way it frees up table/counter space to do work on.
Great idea Chris! 👍
Ans an extension cord.
Looks good, but I can't help thinking that it would be a lot cheaper to make your own frames!
My OCD loves the foam with everything in its place 😊
Cheaper definitely, but I am just giving an option to viewers who may be strapped for time! Glad we are satisfying your OCD!
Make a cutout for a tourniquet. If you keep cutting towards yourself with the Skilsaw, you'll need it eventually.
Could do with a first aid kit in the workshop! 👍
Very cool video , you make it look so easy lol
Just practise mate, honestly with these IKEA frames, the hard part is already done!
I love when I click on a random video and a boom a wild Louis Cole appears. This is such a great system
Haha thanks mate, check out our video with Louis Cole here - th-cam.com/video/P-Mqtg6kGL8/w-d-xo.html
Looking awesome. How about integrate the charger for the batteries into the French Cleat Poer Tool Wall. That would be a nice addon since your power outlet is nearby.
Nice Work..
Very good idea, shall be doing that no problem!
All the vertical wall that I have is either for cabinets or used already for existing tool storage. And my tools go all over the place, so I just grab their boxes or bags and and carry them to where I need them.
It’s good system, and if it works for you, I am happy for you 😀
@5:03 Still sticking with my Festool plunge-cut saw with guide rails for a reason🤩
It’s a good tool, don’t blame you
this is a pretty good ad
Thanks! We’ll use it as one in our future advertising campaigns 👍
While I don't have a tool collection worth a display like this, I do have a fossils and minerals collection I could see this idea working with.
Thank you for giving me some ideas.
Would love to see that if you give it a go!
Got an old original chorded Skilsaw with a wobbly blade. Need a spacer or washer or something but just can't find spare parts for it. Is it the same make as Skil?
I believe so yes
They would look great in the makerspace 😉
We already put a French cleat in the Maker Space - th-cam.com/video/Y9XJM80lImw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5nEoz_UbA6EngRdr
Hi @ShadowFoam - when using the Ikea frames, can you tell me which ones they are exactly and which depth of Shadow Foam should i buy for them?
We used Sannahed frames from IKEA, and because we secured 2 of them together, we used a 70mm and a 50mm piece of foam.
Hi@@ShadowFoam - i just want to use one frame. If i use the Sannahed frame for my project, which depth of foam will be best? I want it to be flush as possible?
That looks great 😊
What kind of foam do you use? I have never bought foam, so I don't know where to buy or what kind to look for.
We used Shadow Foam which has heat bonded layers, better for the environment and provides strong grips to items in wall displays
How do you fasten the MDF backers into the frame, or is it just friction fit?
We use a pin nailer to secure them but there is a level of friction fitting in there too!
First time on your channel. This is a great idea for my Ryobi tools. Just a quick question where would I be able to find the foam I live in the states.
We don’t have US retailers currently, but we do ship to US from www.shadowfoam.com
watching this i cant help but wonder how well that foam can lock the tools in place, this could be really handy for the odds and ends tools in the work trailer but am unsure if it would hold up to cornering and bumps
If you cut it in tight, it grips very well and retains that strength over time
You will notice on all 20V batteries the legend "Max" which indicates that this is the absolute maximum voltage you can expect from the battery. All 18/20V batteries will show 20V straight from the charger. Once run, the battery will settle down to it's 18V norm. The 20V tag is a marketing ploy. I believe it started with DeWalt some 20+ years ago to make their 'new' product stand out from all the 18V tools...mainly, at the time, Makita.
thatnks for sharing that knowledge with us!
Thanks for a great informative video. What is the width of your French Cleats in mm? It looks like 60mm. And the spacing between the wall mounted cleats?
width of French Cleats is 60mm and the spacing on the wall was done by eye, but it works out at about 55mm
Thanks a mil for your prompt reply @@ShadowFoam
@@JawellNofine no problem mate 👍
Can’t wait to mount my lathe on the wall in shadow foam!
Send me a picture when you manage that! 👍
Personal observations: 1) The foam over time with heavier items will eventually crush downwards, with assistance from the forces of gravity. 2) Anyone that does any type of automotive or metalworking unless super anal-retentive with OCD will find a tiny layer of lubricant on their tools to assist with the prevention of corrosion. The lubricants used are predominately of the type that will inevitably destroy the foam.
And the most obvious one - this is perfect only for places with lots of walls and no storage racks. Some kind of a labyrinth maybe?
Great observations! We’ve not found any crushing in the foam wall installations we’ve put up so far, but some of them have only been up 2 or 3 years but it’s unlikely by the foams design. Our foam is also waterproof so it should be resistant to lubricants.
This French cleat system is adaptable, I only made it this size because of the large amount of wall space I had at my disposal. Love the conversation mate, always a joy chatting foam
I did wonder if the Circular Saw would hold in place, because it's a rather deep item. How well did the dust collection work on that item.
With That many batteries to manage. Do Skill sell a wall mounted multi-battery charger?
Dust collection worked well once I had got it on, and the foam holds it nice and firmly. I am not sure if SKIL sell a wall-mounted charger but we could be persuaded to make one...
I hope the portable table saws come here. Great project
Same here buddy!
A very unique idea in tool organization. I never would have thought of it. My tools are divided into many categories as they range from gunsmithing, RC cars, wood working, power tools, guitar luthier, automotive etc. So my main worry is what is the life of shadow foam?
I have seen some foams from my father's equipment and over a decade it just disintegrated and turned powdery due to mould or age. So for me this could be a big investment and my main worry is it's life. I would be grateful if you could guide me with your opinion on this matter. Superb content by the way and have a great day.
That foam is pick and pluck, famous for disintergrating and that inspired me to create Shadow Foam as a hard wearing, long lasting alternative! I’ve had installations up for 3-4 years in my unit so far and they show no sign of wear or tear.
Nice stuff.. good idea...are you shipping to Germany ? and do you have a link about the ikea product you are using , thanks
Hi, we do ship to Germany from shadowfoam.com and the products link to the frame is unavailable as they are currently out of stock, search sannahad on IKEA
Great layout by the way 👍👍👍My suggestion is, how about putting LED lights on the ceiling above the tool layout ?
That’s a great idea Charlie! We’ll jump on it!
Thank you for reading my comment 👍👍👍@@ShadowFoam
You're a genius. You discovered a sixty year old system.
Thanks mate, I feel like Christopher Columbus! 👌
Brilliant! A 30m and a 50m, Are the two frames two different thickness?
They are indeed, the 50mm frames are double sided too
That looks quite nice, I give you that. But how long will the foam last, if you use your tools on a daily basis? Might be ok for the very light stuff. But I wouldn't trust the system to hold a circular saw tight.
Hi Moses, we have a Makita Wall that I made 3 years ago that is used very regularly and has still retained all it's strength, the foam is dense and made for projects like this!
For the empty spaces I would put power tool consumables like drill bits, saw blades, sand paper, etc
Great idea!
Ikea also do a cleat style system for their kitchen units
Definitely going to check that out! 👀
Can it be cut with a laser? I was thinking about the first layer only for the laser?
th-cam.com/video/i97v9ixwNIo/w-d-xo.html - we made a whole video about that!
It seems like an amazing product for things like drawers and toolboxes, where the items are either laying down, or contained by a lid, but straight up and down against a wall? What's to stop the tools from eventually leaning over and tipping out one by one? Yes, I do see the foam is grippy, but wouldn't a couple of years in a non-climate-controlled garage going through multiple hot and cold cycles eventually cause them to shrink and lose its grippiness? Wouldn't repeatedly removing and replacing a tool do the same even in a climate-controlled garage? If I were to do something similar, I would want the panels given a slight tilt with the bottom further out from the wall than the top-- maybe that was done here, and I missed it?
Good point about the slight tilt! We've had a few tool walls in our workshop for years now and not noticed any signs of decay
nice to have a tool company send a ton of expensive power tools for free.
SKIL have been very generous and their generosity is very much appreciated! 👍
If you want a tool you can hand down to your kids, get a SKIL WORM DRIVE CIRCULAR SAW. It's Old School corded power, and it just will not die! SKIL makes great tools!!!
How long have you had yours?
high quality and skil 🤣🤣
Thanks mate, appreciate the kind words!
Let me see if I understand this correctly...you throw out the backer board from ikea...and then throw away the glass front and what you are essentially left with is a very cheaply made picture frame that appears to be stapled together. So you essentially paid $19 pounds for a crappy picture frame?
Couldn't agree more!
There was no glass front, and this is just a time-saving option for people watching if they don't have time to make frames to measure!
@@ShadowFoam Don't worry, I like it :) Its a good time saver and it looks really elegant
HAHAHA.....this comment is on point. Spend $200 on frames that could have been made using the very same tools for $20 in lumber.
@@TheDeal4412 $20 lumber x (4 or 5 hours of time; cutting, painting, sealing, sanding)?
Would be nice to turn one of those boxes as a charging set up. when done at end of day set in a charging frame.
Great idea, may just do it next!
Nice! How does this foam hold up to UV light over time?
It’s held up well in our studio!
Needs a beer can holder with finger slots!!
👍😂 we are working on a beer project
I love the idea but I cant seem to find the frames (and certainly not for that price) I think I might try to find some thin angle iron at my local hardware store that I can chop 45s on and glue in place.
Go for it! Send us a pic if you get on with it!
It would be cool if you could mount the chargers in a panel next to the outlets, so you can charge with them mounted.
May just do this in an upcoming video!
Nice. I wish there was a distributor in Australia.
We are working on it 👌
Would the forms be strong enough for the inside of a van wall?
Should be, we’re looking to do a van project soon!
@@ShadowFoam happy to trail it for you,😎 , got a wall that I would like to fill with my daily tools so would be a mixture of power tools and hand tools ,
Cheers from the colonies! :) This is such a beautiful and accessible system. Is it available across the pond?
It’s available on www.shadowfoam.com - whereabouts in the colonies are you joining us from?
What’s the difference between your shadow foam, and Kaizen foam in the USA? Or is it just distribution rights?
Our is denser and available in more colours
Hand tools like pliers, tape measure, and markers
Great idea!
doesnt the foam get softer with time? Will it hold the heavy powertools over the years? I doubt it.
It doesn’t get softer over time, I have 2 power tool walls in my workshop and both have held up going on 3 years now
Some LED lights behind those panels would look amazing for your set.
Couldn’t agree more! Definitely going to be working on that!
Angle grinder, chisel, many thing can be added on those foam
Great idea! 👍
I am not the target audience for this particular build, but I've been trying to figure out a way to properly display my camera collection and this may just be the ticket!
Check out our camera case project! th-cam.com/video/MOOqOnujv8o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=B2E6NEJFlxfUGO-o