French Cleat 138 x 438 Half Shelf & Wall Panel – Built for Bigger Tools, Ready for Real Work
Take your cleat wall to the next level with the 138mm x 438mm French Cleat Half Shelf Set. This wide-format solution features a durable shelf and a full-height wallboard, giving you the perfect setup for organizing larger tools, grouped items, or bulky accessories.
Why It’s a Must-Have:
✔ Wider Shelf, Smarter Storage – Perfect for handling oversized gear and keeping frequently used items close at hand.
✔ Workbench-Ready – Designed to sit just above your bench, keeping tools visible and your workspace clear.
✔ Modular by Nature – Fully compatible with our 282mm cleat range for a seamless, scalable wall layout.
✔ Flexible Setup – Use it on its own or combine with other units to customize your cleat wall to fit your workflow.
Generous. Practical. Made for Makers.
From first installs to full workshop builds, this shelf-and-wall panel combo helps you stay organized with style and efficiency.
🔹 Includes laser-cut plans for instant download – start your build today!
138 x 438 Half Shelf and Wall Panel Set
What you’ll get
What you’ll need
A laser that can cut 6mm OR 1/4″ ply Some 6mm plywood OR 1/4″ plywood 6mm or 1/4″ dowels for aligning parts A drill for drilling 6mm or 1/4″ holes Spray varnish (optional but recommended) Wood glue or CA glueTerms of use
- • Sales are non-refundable and non-returnable.
- • Downloaded orders are non-refundable and non-returnable.
- • These files are for personal use only.
- . No commercial use of these files in permitted. No purchasing these files to make and sell a finished product.
- • These files are not to be shared or distributed via any physical or digital methods.
About the designer
My workshop
How It All Started I built my workshop during the first lockdown in 2020. Before that, it was just a brick-walled outbuilding that used to house pigs! While the workshop isn’t very large—roughly the size of a double garage—it’s a space that works hard. One unique challenge is the chimney right in the middle, which limits the layout. Although I considered removing it, the chimney is essential for the wood burner, which is the only source of heating in the workshop.The Tools I Use My workshop is equipped with two lasers:
- Sculpfun S9: A diode laser with 10W power, perfect for smaller projects.
- Gweike Cloud: A 50W CO2 laser that I use to create my French cleats. (I started with the Sculpfun, but it takes much longer compared to the Gweike.)
- Festool CMS Table Saw for precision cutting.
- Bosch GCM Mitre Saw for accurate angles.
- An old pillar drill, which still gets the job done!
- A Creality Ender 3 3D Printer, which I use for smaller custom parts and prototypes.
Let’s Collaborate If you have any questions, special requests, or ideas, feel free to leave a comment below. I’d love to hear from you and explore ways to improve or expand the Neat French Cleat System.
Why Choose the Neat French Cleat System? With the Neat French Cleat System, you’re investing in more than just storage—you’re choosing quality, efficiency, and a tidy workspace. It’s the perfect solution for tool enthusiasts looking to elevate their organization and productivity.
My Laser
A Gweike Cloud 50W
I rely on my Gweike Cloud 50W laser, a powerful and versatile tool that’s perfect for precision cutting and engraving. With its user-friendly design, this laser effortlessly handles everything from intricate tool holders to larger cleat systems. Its speed, accuracy, and ability to work with various materials make it an essential part of my workshop, ensuring that every custom French cleat and component is perfectly cut.
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