Neat and organized workshop with French cleats

200+ laser-cut French cleat holders that all fit together.

You bought the laser. Now give it a job that pays you back every day: a French cleat tool wall where every drill, chisel and tape measure has its own home. 200+ plans, from cordless tools and batteries to safety gear, all designed to fit together, so your wall grows with your workshop instead of fighting it. New designs keep coming, and Master System owners get them free.

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Neat and organized workshop with French cleats

The Master System in Action

Here are some of the 200+ holders in the Master System.
Every one hooks onto any standard 45° French cleat wall. No mods, no guesswork.

Neat French Cleat video: tap to play

Tool wall plans just 45¢ per holder in the Neat French Cleat Master System Pack.

INSTANT digital downloads. For STANDARD 45° French cleat walls.


Never Design A French Cleat Again

Think Lego Technic—but for your maker space/craft room.

Everything works in 6 mm steps, and widths go up in 24 mm, so any two holders sit flush side by side. Hook them onto the cleat in any order, move them when your tools change, and add new ones as your workshop grows.

I provide the building blocks; you create the layout.

Stop spending your “shop time” in front of a computer screen trying to design the perfect fit.
With the Master System, organizing your shop is a simple, 4-step process:

  • Step 1: Choose Your Gear. Pick the holder for each tool, from cordless drills and batteries to chisels and safety gear.
  • Step 2: Instant Download. Download the DXF files straight after checkout, set up for 6 mm (1/4″) plywood.
  • Step 3: Cut. Cut the parts from plywood on your laser and glue them together.
  • Step 4: Mount & Organize. Hook your new holders onto any standard 45° French cleat wall. No modifications or guesswork required.

Organization isn’t a personality trait—it’s shop infrastructure.

You don’t have to be naturally tidy. You just need a wall that makes it easier to put a tool away than to leave it on the bench.


Gavin's finished French cleat workshop wall in Spain, with laser-cut holders for hand tools, clamps, pliers and hardware bins in neat rows above his drill press and workbench

Real maker, real wall

He bought a laser just to build this wall.

Gavin’s workshop in Spain had a pallet-board tool rack: hard to clean, hard to make holders for, and a waste of wall space. He found the Neat French Cleat system, bought an xTool S1, and cut his whole wall from the Master System files.

What changed:

  • More wall space, more holders. Every holder sits flush beside the next, so no space is wasted between them.
  • One pass to clean. He blows the whole wall down with compressed air and vacuums it.
  • Anyone can find any tool. Tools are grouped by job, so you always know where to look.

“It has created a sense of pride that has encouraged me to work neater.”
— Gavin, Spain

Read Gavin’s full build story →

Walls built in the USA, the UK, Australia, Norway, Spain and beyond. Every review so far is 5 stars. Read them →

Robbert's first Neat French Cleat tool wall in his guitar-building garage workshop

First laser, first wall

Never owned a laser? Neither had Robbert.

Robbert builds acoustic guitars in his garage in the Netherlands. Before this wall he had no tool storage at all, and no laser. He watched my video on choosing one, bought a budget Sculpfun S30 10W, and started cutting.

“Going from no laser to a working French cleat wall was simple and affordable.”

“The biggest difference is peace of mind and a clean overview – I’ve gone from looking for a tool to choosing a tool.”

You’ll need a laser cutter to use my plans. They’re designed for diode and CO₂ lasers – not CNC, or hand tools.

Build your first wall like Robbert →



makes the average shop look amazing
a really clever system

What makers say

“In the past, if I couldn’t find a tool, it was off to Lowe’s to purchase another, plus some. This will definitely save me money on purchasing other tools and equipment in the future.”

Timothy Anderson
Maker, USA

“I was always looking for tools. Once I completed the wall each tool has a specific place.”

Tim
Tim’s Creative Woodshop

“Every piece is well thought out and fits perfectly.”

Dale
Etsy customer, now a Master System owner

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Two ways to start.

Save over $800 compared with buying every plan separately.

Start with a few single holders, or get the Master System: every plan, all sized to fit together, with room for every tool you buy next.

All 200+ plans, from power tool racks to small consumable storage, ready to download straight after checkout.

Never design a holder from scratch again. Every piece shares the same 45° cleat and the same 6 mm grid, so the whole wall lines up.

Build your wall at your own pace. When you buy a new tool, the plan for it is probably already in the folder.

The Master System includes wallboards, shelves, nests and tool holders, all built on the same set of fixed sizes.


Individual Plans

✅ Pick exactly what you need right now—like the Drill Holder, Battery Rack, or Pencil Caddie.

Each one is sized for a specific tool.

A cheap way to test the fit on your laser before you build a whole wall.


New Blueprints Added to the Master System.

Now included in the Master System at no extra cost.


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Neat French Cleat System FAQs

Everything You Need to Know About Our Wall-Mounted Tool Holders

1. How does the Neat French Cleat System differ from regular French cleats?

Regular French cleat holders are one-offs, each made to whatever size its maker chose. The Neat French Cleat System is one family of 200+ plans built on shared sizes.

Everything works in 6 mm steps, and standard widths go up in 24 mm, so any two holders sit flush side by side and your wall forms one matching patchwork.

Installation

2. How do I install the Neat French Cleat System?

It’s easy! Simply attach the cleat rails to your wall, using our unique French Cleat spacers, ensuring they are level. From there, all our boards, shelves, and holders can be securely mounted by hooking onto the cleat. You can rearrange and add new items as needed without drilling more holes in your walls.

Materials

3. What materials do I need to build Neat French Cleat products?

Our products are designed to be made from 6mm or 1/4″ plywood. Once you download the plans for your specific item, you need a laser cutter to cut out the components and some glue to assemble them.

Customization

4. Can I customize the Workshop Wall Organizers?

Absolutely! Our system is designed with flexibility in mind. You can add dowels, hooks, magnets, bulldog clips, or short cleat lengths to any board to suit your specific needs. Many users have also turned our boards into blackboards, signs, or receipt holders.
It’s easy to make the boards shorter if you need to go around an electrical socket or light switch.

5. How much weight can the Neat French Cleat System hold?

The strength of the system depends on the cleat material and how securely the cleats are mounted. In my weight test video, the cleat held 20 kg (44 lb). For heavier items, ensure your wall cleats are anchored into wall studs.

Watch: How Much Weight Can French Cleats Hold?

Neat French Cleat video: tap to play

Sizes


6. Are there different sizes available?


Yes, our tool holder system of Wallboards, Shelves and Custom holders come in a variety of heights and widths to suit any workspace. Wallboards come in 34 sizes and shelves in 30 sizes, ensuring there’s always a perfect fit for your tools.


Ready to Organize?

Download the files now and cut your first holder tonight.

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