Name: French Cleat Shelf 282 x 342
SKU: 1036
Availability: InStock

Looking for a storage solution that combines space and strength? The French Cleat Shelf 282 x 342 is your go-to option for handling larger tools, containers, and supplies. Its spacious design and sturdy construction make it a key addition to your French cleat wall system, perfect for workshops, garages, and hobby spaces.

Why Choose This Shelf?

Room for Larger Items: Designed with an internal width of 294mm (11 5/8 inches) and a depth of 120mm (4 3/4 inches), this shelf is perfect for bigger tools and bulkier materials.
Customizable Design: Easily add hooks, dowels, or magnets to adapt the shelf to your specific needs.
Precise Fit: Seamlessly integrates into standard French cleat wall systems.

Key Dimensions:

Height: 282mm (11 3/4 inches)
Width: 342mm (13 1/2 inches)
Internal Width: 294mm (11 5/8 inches)
Depth: 120mm (4 3/4 inches)

Effortless Assembly

With these easy-to-follow plans, you can cut the pieces using your laser (instructions included for 6mm plywood and converting to 1/4″ plywood) and assemble the shelf in just minutes. No guesswork—just an efficient, rewarding build.

Unique Features:

Step-by-step instructions for adapting the plans to 1/4″ plywood.
Special guidance for creating this shelf even with smaller laser beds.
Customization options to make it uniquely yours.

Perfect for Larger Tools and Materials

Whether you need to store power tools, containers, or decorative items, this shelf fits seamlessly into your Neat French Cleat setup. It’s a durable, stylish, and practical solution for any organized workspace.

Making a French Cleat Shelf In Less Than 5 Minutes

See It In Action
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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

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

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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.

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.