DIY Saw Blade Storage: Build a Cabinet and Wall Rack
Keeping your saw blades organized can be a challenge, especially as your collection grows. Stacking blades on a shelf or leaving them loose in a drawer makes it difficult to find the right one and can leave the carbide teeth vulnerable to damage.
Fortunately, you don't need an elaborate storage system to keep your blades protected and within easy reach.
These two DIY saw blade storage projects offer practical solutions for organizing table saw and circular saw blades. One is a compact cabinet with individual pull-out trays. The other is a simple wall-mounted rack that keeps blades separated and easy to see.
Both projects use affordable materials and straightforward woodworking techniques. Watch the video below to see how they're built, then download the free plans to make your own.
Pull-Out Table Saw Blade Storage Cabinet
If you have several table saw blades to store, a compact cabinet with pull-out trays is a great way to keep them organized.
Each blade rests in its own tray, with a circular recess that helps protect the teeth from contacting other blades.
The cabinet shown in the video holds six blades, but you can easily adjust its height to accommodate more or fewer trays.
The construction is straightforward. Grooves cut into the cabinet sides support the trays, while rabbets accommodate the top, bottom, and hardboard back.
Make the Pull-Out Blade Trays
Each tray consists of two layers of 1/4"-thick hardboard.
The upper layer has a circular opening that surrounds the blade, while the lower layer supports it.
A trim router equipped with a simple trammel makes it easy to cut the circular recesses. The opening should be slightly larger than the blade diameter so the blade can be removed easily.
A center hole allows you to push the blade up from below, while finger holes make the trays easy to slide in and out.
The result is a compact storage cabinet that protects individual blades without taking up much shop space.
Wall-Mounted Saw Blade Storage Rack
If you prefer to keep your blades visible and close at hand, a wall-mounted saw blade rack is another practical option.
This simple plywood rack holds six blades in individual angled slots.
The slots separate the blades, making it easy to identify and remove the one you need.
The most important step is ensuring that the slots in the two side pieces line up.
Cut Matching Slots in the Rack Sides
Start by laying out the slot locations on one side piece.
Use double-sided tape to temporarily fasten the two sides together, then drill the starter holes through both pieces at the same time.
This ensures the holes are positioned identically.
Next, use a bevel gauge to lay out the angled slots. You can cut them with a jigsaw or band saw.
As demonstrated in the video, planning the direction of the cuts helps keep the workpiece clear of the band saw's post.
Once the slots are complete, attach the back to the sides with screws and mount the rack securely to the wall.
Which Saw Blade Storage Solution Is Best?
Both designs help protect your blades while keeping your workshop organized.
The pull-out tray cabinet is ideal if you want compact, enclosed storage for several table saw blades. Its individual trays protect the teeth and make it easy to expand the cabinet as your collection grows.
The wall-mounted rack is a good choice if you prefer to see your blades at a glance and want quick access without opening a cabinet.
You can also customize either design to accommodate different blade diameters.
Download the Free Saw Blade Storage Plans
Ready to organize your saw blades?
These shop-built storage solutions are easy to make, use common materials, and can help prevent unnecessary damage to expensive saw blades.
Download the free saw blade storage plans and follow along with the video to build a practical storage system for your workshop.
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