Stackable Tool Totes

Create smart, space-saving storage with these stackable tool totes. Easy weekend DIY project for organizing hardware, hand tools, and parts in your workshop.

Transform your workshop with the Stackable Tool Totes Woodworking Plan from WoodsmithPlans.com. Designed for efficient tool and hardware organization, this easy-to-build project helps you maximize vertical storage space while keeping your tools and parts portable and accessible.

Perfect for a weekend workshop project, these clever totes feature a stackable design that allows the handle of one tote to nest inside the next — saving space without sacrificing strength or accessibility. Built using basic plywood and simple joinery, each tote includes customizable compartments designed to fit popular Akro-Mils bins, making it ideal for organizing small parts, screws, bolts, and hand tools.

Whether you're looking to improve garage storage, upgrade your woodshop organization, or simply tackle a satisfying DIY woodworking project, this plan is a versatile addition to your collection.

Highlights:

  • Stackable totes for compact, vertical storage
  • Fits standard-sized small parts bins (customizable for your needs)
  • Built with basic tools and techniques — great for beginners or experienced woodworkers
  • Includes clear measurements, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions
  • Ideal for organizing hardware, fasteners, and hand tools

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What You Get:

  • 4 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
  • 11 Full-color photos and exploded views
  • Retail sources for project supplies

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