When Hubs started restoring vintage sewing machines, the need of storage for organizing all his tools was an obvious must-have and so we built this pegboard display stand DIY. 

Normally, we’d be sharing a craft today but we’ve been busy as bees preparing for my sister’s move at the end of this month. So instead, we’ll upcycle some scraps and show you how to build a useful storage solution you may just want to adapt for your your craft space!

It’s time for another Creative Craft blog hop! If you are visiting from Allyson at Southern Sunflowers, welcome! Isn’t her robot craft idea so sweet? At the very bottom of this post, we’ll be directing you to the next stop on this venture. But don’t forget to check out the other stops too because you’ll find plenty more ideas. Be sure to drop back in throughout the week to visit them all!

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Pegboard Display Stand DIY

This is a great storage idea for makers and crafters alike. We’ve done so many pegboard ideas for my craft studio, it’s about time we focus on the man cave too. However, when Hubs builds something for himself, it’s usually all about the form and function. After all, there’s no creating without tools!

The beauty of this standing pegboard build is that it houses a tool kit at the base. That way, you can keep everything together that you use to craft. So when the weather is gorgeous and you want to craft outside, you can bring it outdoors – or even travel with all your essentials.

Watch this video tutorial with a few tips and tricks we learned along the way.

At first, Hubs started with this scrap pipe to get an idea of the size and space requirements. So I thought the pegboard stand display DIY would take on an industrial vibe. We love working with pipe; our most recent project is this DIY Pipe Lamp.

Of course, I like things to look pretty too. So imagine my surprise when I learned this project does happen to have a pretty element because Hubs insisted on using copper for the standing pegboard support! What isn’t pretty is the oxidation on the leftover copper scraps from our plumbing projects in the basement. But we’ll take care of that later.

After drawing out the measurements, Hubs supplemented the copper pipe with a few longer lengths too. Since your own space requirements will vary, your measurements and supplies may be different.

Materials for Pegboard Display Stand

One of the essentials you’ll need is a pipe cutter.

Hubs’ tip of the day is to cut a piece of grippy non slip liner to help hold the pipe as you are cutting it. It will go SO much faster when you have a good hold on the copper!

It’s fun to work it all out before committing to cutting the copper with the pipe cutter. Further ahead you’ll see we also added a scrap of wood as a base for the tool kit to rest on.

You’ll also need pegboard cut to size (your big box store can do this for you), 8 copper elbows, 8 T’s, 4 pipe holders, 2 caps and 8-32 machine screws and nuts (to hold the shelf and pegboard). You can solder the pieces together if you have that skill (which we do), but we chose to use Gorilla glue.

How to Make a Pegboard Display Stand

Measure twice and cut once :).

Here’s a closer look at Hubs’ measurements.

Clean the Copper

Use vinegar and salt or a commercial copper cream on the scraps of copper that are tarnished so everything looks consistent.

Once everything is clean, we seal the copper with a few spray coats of Tremclad clear since we wish to prevent future tarnish. The pegboard is also painted light blue to match my double pocket doors, since this pegboard sits close to my studio entry.

Dry Fit the Pegboard Display Stand DIY

Now do a dry fit of all the pieces.

This is where you can still adjust things if necessary.

Because it’s easy to glue things out of level and plumb, Hubs clamps two 90 degree pieces of wood to a table to square everything up as he glues.

Hubs also painted the scrap wood shelf at the bottom bright red. As you can see from the glimpse of his favourite screwdriver on the bottom right, red is a great accent colour for tool storage! Attach the red shelf with the pipe holders and screws on the underside.

Then the all important pegboard gets attached with more pipe holders. Position it one column over from the edge.

The screw heads are hardly noticeable from the front.

From the back, you see the nuts and pipe holder that hold the pegboard on.

Accessorize the Pegboard

Install a pegboard screwdriver organizer if you work with a lot of screw fasteners. Another handy item is a magnetic tool holder. Hubs has more tweezers than I have in my makeup kit lol (he’s actually added on since this picture)!

And there you have it; a pegboard display stand DIY than you can customize to suit your own needs!

Don’t forget to finish off with the caps on top. The copper stand is perfect for hanging a flashlight; we always know where to find it!

Pegboard is always our go-to solution when it comes to organizing. We’ve done many unique pegboard projects to organize everything from jewelry to crafts – like this unique pegboard craft organizer.

If you want to get even more creative and pretty up the pegboard – check out the paint treatment of the pegboard in this pallet shelves diy!

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Creative Craft Hop

Now it’s time to check out Beautiful Mother’s Day Mason Jar Sign with Free Designs & Paper Flowers from Niki at Life as a LEO Wife. When you’re done, please remember to visit these other amazing talents below:

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• You Can Paint….WHAT?
• Kentucky Derby Straws
• Denim Cuff Bracelets
• Robot Craft Idea for Kindergarten Kids to Make for Friends
• Pegboard Display Stand DIY (that’s us)
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