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The Neat French Cleat System Wallboard 282 x 438
Close-up of a laser-cut wood joint featuring interlocking finger joints and a precise French cleat profile, showcasing craftsmanship and durability. The design emphasizes strength and accuracy, ideal for modular tool storage and DIY workshop projects. Keywords: laser-cut wood joint, French cleat system, interlocking design, woodworking precision, tool storage solutions.

282 x 438 Wallboard

€2.50

Downloadable plans for a multi-purpose 282mm high and 438 wide wallboard to be made from 6mm plywood. It is ideal for wall mounting a variety of hand tools.

Instructions are included for converting these plans to 1/4″ plywood.

The imperial size is approximately 11 and 3/4 inches high x 18 1/4 inches wide.

If this cleat is too large for your laser bed, instructions are included that get around that issue.

Just add hooks or dowels to customize it for your needs.

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Downloadable plans for a multi-purpose 282mm high and 438 wide wallboard to be made from 6mm plywood. It is ideal for wall mounting a variety of hand tools.

Instructions are included for converting these plans to 1/4″ plywood.

The imperial size is approximately 11 and 3/4 inches high x 18 1/4 inches wide.

If this cleat is too large for your laser bed, instructions are included that get around that issue.

Just add hooks or dowels to customize it for your needs.

Downloadable Files Only

What you’ll get

You’ll get the following, Files DXF file(s) (.dxf) for 6mm plywood LightBurn File(s) (.lbrn2) for 6mm plywood SVG file(s) for 6mm plywood Notes Assembly notes/instructions if required
DXF
SVG

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 glue

Terms 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

About the Designer Hi, my name is Alan Egan and I’m a trained mechanical engineer. I used to design jigs, fixtures, progression tools, and manufacturing robots. These days, I spend a lot of time in my workshop and I love making stuff and I love French cleats as they keep my space organized. But, like everyone else, when I needed a cleat I grabbed a few pieces of scrap wood and made a cleat, ad-hock with no thought about spacings, or size, or the cleats that I’d made before. Then I came up with the idea for a French cleat system and the Neat French Cleat System was born. I then started prototyping, and what you see here is the result of a ton of tried and tested ideas.

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.)
I also rely on:
  • 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.
For creating my plans and models, I use Shapr3D on an iPad Pro. To control the lasers, I work with Lightburn, which offers precision and flexibility for my designs.
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.

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