2026-07-22
Channel: Nine Finger Woodworking (924 subscribers)
Workshop organization is one of those problems every maker eventually faces, and C-clamps are among the worst offenders — they're heavy, awkwardly shaped, and don't stack or hang cleanly. This project tackles the problem with a French cleat system, which is worth learning about in its own right: a 45-degree beveled rail that lets you hang modular holders anywhere along a wall and rearrange them as your tool collection grows.
What makes this video especially useful is that the creator provides free CNC files, so you can either follow along with your own machine or study the design to understand how the holder cradles the clamp body while leaving the screw handle accessible. Even without a CNC, the geometry translates well to a bandsaw or jigsaw build.
Nine Finger Woodworking is a small channel (under 1k subscribers), and these smaller creators often put more thought into design decisions than the big-budget shops. Expect a focused, practical build rather than a padded 20-minute production. If you've been meaning to get serious about wall storage in your shop, this is a good template — the same cleat approach scales to chisels, drivers, and hand planes.
