With solutions for every workspace, these cordless power tool storage ideas will keep your work areas organised and clutter-free, while protecting your power tools from damage.
Whether you’re struggling for space or tired of replacing lost tool bits, these easy power tool storage solutions – including foam shadow boards – will revolutionise the way you manage and maintain your power tools.
Popular Cordless Power Tool Storage Ideas
Pegboards
- A versatile and low-cost solution for storing power tools
- Perfect for smaller or restricted workspaces
- Wall mounted, so don’t take-up valuable floor space
- Tools are always visible and easy to access
- Pegs can be rearranged, as necessary, to accommodate new tools
- Suitable for small to medium sized and weighted tools
- Tools can be arranged according to personal preference
Shelves and Shelving Units
- An affordable solution for organizing tools of different weights and sizes
- Fully customisable to the proportions of your workspace
- Takes advantage of wall space, keeping floors and counters clutter-free
- A sturdy solution that can hold both light and heavy tools
- Compatible with supplementary storage solutions such as bins, racking, and hooks
- Most used tools can be stored at eye-level for easy access
The Original Power Tool Box or Packaging
- A purpose-designed solution for storing individual tools and accessories
- Comes free with purchase – saving you money on bespoke tool storage
- Hard outer shells help to protect tools from impact damage
- Can be stored on shelves or in draws to keep workspaces tidier
Tool Chests and Cabinets
- A perfect ‘all-in-one’ solution that includes draws, shelves, and countertop space
- Lockable tool chests and cabinets ensure your tools are securely stored
- Castor-mounted cabinets and chests allow for easy movement around your workspace
- Draws can be fitted with organisers and custom tool foam inserts to maximise internal storage space
- Bulkier tools can be stored in lower compartments while smaller bits can fit easily into upper drawers
- Tools aren’t visible to the eye, but putting things back in the same places will ensure you quickly learn where everything goes
- No risk of tools dropping or falling, as with wall mounted tools suspended on pegs or hooks
- Varying size and height cabinets and chests are available, offering you a viable solution for power tool storage that works even in restricted workspaces
Tool Trolleys
- A portable solution that’s great for transporting power tools between locations
- Compact and space saving way to store and organise your power tools
- Can be fitted with custom foam shadow boards and tool foam inserts for added organisation and tool protection
- Suitable for both heavy and lighter power tools, as well as accessories
Tool Holsters and Docks
- A simple solution for combined power tool storage and charging
- Keeps power tools visible and accessible in your workspace
- Multiple tools will require multiple holsters and/or docks
- Can be wall mounted near power sources in your workspace
- May require an element of DIY on your part
Workbench with Built-in Power Tool Storage
• A handy way to maximise space in smaller work areas
• Keeps tools accessible and within easy reach
• Perfect for at-home DIY jobs
• Preferable for those who have fewer tools to store
Shadow Boards
• A low-cost way to store and organise your power tools
• Tools are visible and easy to access
• The tool shadowing aspect makes it obvious when tools are missing
• Tools are suspended vertically on wall-mounted boards around your workspace
Foam Shadow Boards and Tool Foam Inserts
• An innovative solution for power tool organisation and storage
• Fully customisable to your chosen tool storage and power tool collection
• Compatible with cabinets, draws, tool chests, tool boxes, and tool cases
• Stops tools from moving around or accidentally knocking against one another
• Absorbs shock, preventing damage to tools from impact or movement
• Can be laser etched with tool names or ID numbers for tool-tracking
• The two-tone foam layers make it easy to spot if a tool is missing
• A long-lasting solution that can extend the lifespan of your power tools
• Naturally resistant to corrosive liquids such as oil and water
• A superior solution to traditional shadow boards or peg board storage for tools
Why Foam Shadow Boards Are Ideal for Cordless Tools
• Custom fit for tools, batteries, and chargers
Foam shadow boards are bespoke-to-order. Each insert is custom CNC-cut to the exact specifications of your tools and accessories, while the layout is arranged to accommodate as many tools as possible.
• Enhanced protection from damage
As well as providing a snug-fitting foam insert for each of your tools, shadow foam boards for tool storage are naturally shock-absorbent and resistant to oils and water, helping to protect your tools from a range of hazards and workplace stresses.
• Time-saving organisation – tools are visible and easy to access
With custom shadow foam inserts, the face of your tool is always visible, making tools easy to identify. Tools can be arranged by type for even quicker access and given innovative push points which allow them to ‘pop out’ with just a gentle tap.
• Visual inventory (two-toned foam): instantly spot missing tools
When tools are loose, it can take a while before you notice one is missing. Not so with shadow foaming. The contrasting layers of foam make it easy to instantly spot when a tool is unaccounted for, providing you with a full-proof tool tracking solution.
• Portable and wall-mounted options (customised to fit any tool case, cabinet or wall/bracket mounted)
In addition to protecting your tools and keeping them beautifully organised, shadow tool foam inserts also offer you one of the most versatile solutions for storing your power tools safely. Each foam layer can be cut to a specific size, making it compatible with different types of tool case, cabinets, and wall mounted solutions.
Ready to Transform Your Workshop?
We hope these cordless power tool storage ideas have demonstrated just how easy and affordable it can be to kit out your workshop with practical and protective storage for your power tools.
If you’re sold on any of the solutions you’ve read about here, check out our range of tool storage on our website, where you’ll find tonnes of ready-to-go storage types including chests, trolleys, shelving, workbenches, racks, bags, and cases.
We also offer a full custom shadow foam service here at Red Box Tools, which can be adapted to fit new or existing power tool storage and customised in a choice of high-impact colours. To find out more, give our UK team a call on 02380 254285, search for your local distributor, or drop us a line using our online enquiry form.
Get in touch with our Red Box Tools foam experts today and see how inexpensive, easy, and quick it is to get custom foam inserts for your tool cases.
FAQs
1. What is a foam shadow board?
A shadow foam board is a type of tool storage, designed to securely hold and protect tools between uses. Shadow foam boards consist of a high-quality dual foam layer in two contrasting colours. Tools sit snugly in custom-created inserts, which have been CNC-cut to mirror the exact proportions of each tool.
2. Can foam shadow boards hold batteries and chargers?
Yes! Foam shadow boards are capable of holding power tools and accessories of all shapes and sizes, including batteries, chargers, drill bits, and saw blades.
3. Are foam shadow boards suitable for portable tool cases?
Yes! Because foam shadow boards are cut to size they’re compatible with a wide variety of tool storage solutions, including portable tool cases.
4. How do I clean and maintain a foam shadow board?
Maintaining and cleaning your foam shadow boards is easy. Simply use a soft brush or a vacuum to remove dirt or surface marks.
5. How can I get a custom foam shadow board from Red Box Tools?
Foam shadow boards from Red Box Tools are made-to-order. Simply contact us with the specifications you need, including the dimensions of your tools, tool storage, or workspace, and our team will set to work creating a tailored foam insert that meets all of your needs.
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