• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Anika's DIY Life
  • Start Here
  • Projects
  • Woodworking 101
  • Cricut
  • Plans
  • Shop
    • Shop my T-shirts
    • Shop My Workshop
    • Shop my Plans
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Start Here
  • Projects
  • Woodworking 101
  • Cricut
  • Plans
  • Shop
×

Home » Woodworking » Organization

Easy DIY Scrap Wood Organization

By Anika Gandhi

Share this post:

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on Email

Any woodworker – small or big knows how scrap wood organization can become a problem. One minute you are creating a beautiful piece and when you look up you find yourself surrounded by a pile of scrap wood!

I had the exact situation. I didn’t even realize my scrap pile grew so much!I totally lost track what size and pieces I had in there! I had to get it under control before starting out on the next build. Here is what I came up with in about 45 minutes.

Make this scrap wood organizer using scrap wood! step by step tutorial

This doesn’t look like much but you will see the big improvement when I show you the before picture!

Why I needed a scrap wood organizer! Come see how I made one using scrap wood!

See how bad the situation was… and yes, there is my pile of picture frames in the mix there as well! It is so much better now and the best part is that I used only wood from my scrap pile to make this!!! Can’t beat that!

***This post contains affiliate or referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. Please read my full disclosure here ***

Materials needed for scrap wood organization –

  • 1 x 12
  • Lots of scrap 1 x 3, 1×4, pretty much any boards that fit the size you need.
  • ¼″ plywood or hard board
  • Kreg jig
  • 1 ¼″ pocket hole screws
  • miter saw or miter box
  • circular saw
  • 1 ¼″ wood screws
  • Brad nailer and 1 ¼″ finish nails

How to make the DIY scrap wood organizer-

Step 1- Start with the 1 x 12 board. Cut 2 pieces to the length you need for the organizer. I had a 66″ board. So I cut it to 33″ each. I had bought this for a project and it sat in the garage for a few months. When I got to it it was warped like crazy!! See what I mean. I have been trying to figure out what to do with and this was the perfect opportunity because it does not beed to be perfect.

Use a warped board to create scrap wood organization!

Step 2 – Figure out the width you need for your organizer. I used  11.5″ just because I had a 1x 8 of that size and I wanted to have a wider board for the front to store the little pieces of scrap wood. Rest of the boards are a mix of left over scraps including ¾″ plywood. I spaced them evenly at 11″ each.

Making a DIY scrap wood organizer with scrap wood...
Attaching dividers to make a DIY scrap wood organizer

Step 3 – Make the appropriate pocket holes and attach the divider boards on to the 1″ x 12″ at the given spacings. See how warped the bottom board is, you can see that the dividers are not straight. But we don’t care because it is just going to be used for scrap wood storage.

Step 4 – Attach the other board on the other side. I tried my best to align the divider boards, but it was no big deal if they didn’t align perfectly because of the warp.

Making an easy DIY scrap wood organizer using scrap wood

Step 5 – I attached a few ¼″ plywood and hardboard I had left over in various sizes to create the bottom of the organizer. I attached them with screws and finish nails.

That’s it! We have the organizer ready!

Super Easy scrap wood organizer. If you generate scrap wood... this is for you!

I took this opportunity to also sort out all the junk treasures I had accumulated in that area. And now, look at this corner! I can see all the scrap wood I have and it didn’t cost me a cent! I store tiny cuts in the front bin. Anything under 2 feet in the middle bin and all the longer boards in the third bin. This will really make my life so much easier! The wider boards and plywood are stored in the back.

Make this scrap wood organizer using scrap wood! step by step tutorial

Here is a closer view of the dividers.

Organize all that scrap wood with this easy DIY scrap wood organizer
pin it button
Make an easy scrap wood organizer to clear up that messy garage in 45 minutes! And use up scrap wood too! Step by step tutorial.

If you enjoyed this post on scrap wood organization, you may also like

An easy DIY coastal candle holder that brings the right touch of beach to your decor and makes a great centerpiece!
Easy DIY homework station and desk organizer for kids using wood scraps. Full step by step tutorial.

You might also like these articles –

  • Garage Organization! DIY Lumber Cart
  • 20 Scrap Wood Storage Holders You Can DIY

Share this post:

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on Email
« DIY Coastal wreath under $10
DIY Distressed Wall Art with Paper and Paint »

About Anika Gandhi

Anika's goal is to inspire and empower beginners with woodworking, DIY, home improvement, and home decor ideas.
She wants everyone to unlock their creative potential and experience the feeling that comes with making something. Nothing feels better better than seeing something and saying "I can make that!"

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Katrin

    August 09, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    You are really rocking those power tools Anika, this is a great way to have all that scrap wood organized! Love it! I wish I had a spot to DIY, our place is so small… and btw. I almost didn’t recognize the site, your new header is awesome!

    • Anika

      August 10, 2016 at 11:10 am

      Thanks Katrin! Your prijects are so beautiful! Yes it was about time I changed the name of the blog 🙂

  2. Sam @ Raggedy Bits

    August 16, 2016 at 11:45 pm

    What a fabulous project! I think I will have to build one so my husband will be happy with the mess I keep making in the garage! LOL!

    Thank you so much for sharing your clever project over at Waste Not Wednesday!

Primary Sidebar

Woman in garage

Hi! I am Anika! I am here to inspire you to create a home filled with your unique personality by empowering you with ideas, tools, and skills you need!

More about me →

Connect With Me

  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
Select Category concrete contact paper Crafts Cricut DIY Featured Furniture Furniture makeovers Gift Ideas Home Decor Home Decor Home Improvement Ikea Hacks Kids Kids Kids Metalwork Organization Outdoor Outdoors Painting Plans Popular Posts Projects Room Makeovers scrap wood projects Seasonal Shopping guides Woodworking Woodworking 101 Workshop

Footer

↑ back to top

  • About Me
  • Work With Me
  • Terms of use
  • Disclaimer
  • Policies
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

IMPORTANT!

Anika’s DIY Life is not liable in any way for injury or loss (whether physical, emotional, monetary or any other kind of loss) resulting from any inspiration, ideas, directions or information gained from this website.
I am NOT a professional. Just learning as I go and trying to inspire others! I advise you to always follow manufacturer instructions, take appropriate safety precautions and hire a professional when in doubt. I love it when you use my site for inspiration, but by using it, you agree that you do so at your own risk.

Anika’s DIY Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Full disclosure here.

Copyright © 2023 Anika's DIY Life