DIY Router Bit Storage: Easy Angled Holders for Your Shop
Keeping router bits organized can be a challenge, especially as your collection grows. Storing them in drawers or crowded cabinets makes it difficult to see which bit you need, and removing individual bits can be awkward.
A simple shop-made router bit holder solves both problems. By tilting the bits forward inside a storage cabinet, you can see your collection at a glance and easily reach the bit you need.
Make a Simple Wooden Router Bit Holder
Start with an oversized hardwood blank and drill a series of holes for the router bits. Space the holes to accommodate the different sizes and profiles in your collection, leaving enough room to remove each bit comfortably.
Drill the holes slightly oversized to accept plastic router bit storage sleeves. These inserts hold the bits securely while making them easier to insert and remove.
You can arrange the holes to accommodate both 1/4" and 1/2" shank router bits, provided you use sleeves sized for each shank.
Cut the Angled Holder at the Table Saw
The secret to this storage system is the angled design. A beveled rip cut allows the holder to tilt forward when mounted inside the cabinet.
Set the table saw blade to the desired bevel angle, tilting it away from the rip fence. Use a push block to guide the oversized blank safely through the cut and separate the finished holder.
Once the holders are cut, install the plastic sleeves and position the racks inside the cabinet.
Secure each holder with screws driven through the back of the cabinet.
Keep Router Bits Organized and Easy to Reach
Angled router bit holders make it easier to identify different profiles without having to remove every bit from its storage location.
This simple woodworking storage solution works well in a dedicated router bit cabinet or other shop storage projects. It's an easy way to improve organization, protect your router bits, and keep your most-used cutters close at hand.
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