DIY Back To School Peg Board

By RYOBI Nation

SKILL
easy

Keep your workspace organized with your own customizable pegboard organizer!

Tools

  • 10" Drill Press
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 7-1/4" Circular saw
  • 18V ONE+ 5" Random Orbit Sander
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver

Accessories

  • 65 PC. DRILL AND IMPACT DRIVE SET
  • 7 PC. 5" RANDOM ORBIT SANDER SAND PAPER
  • 7 PC. Forstner Bit Set

Materials

  • 1"x2"x18" Oak Board
  • 1"x4"x6' Wood
  • 3/4"x24"x48' Sanded Project Plywood
  • 3/8" Pegs
  • Mounting Brackets

Steps

STEP 1

Cut out all material using the Lumber & Sheet Cut Layout Guide.

Tools

Circular Saw
Cutting wood

STEP 2

Start by drawing a center line down the 1” x 2” x 18” oak board. Then place marks at 1-1/2” from each end. From there, place marks every 3”.

Tools

Drill Press
Drilling holes.

STEP 3

Use a drill press and a 3/8” forstner bit to drill holes through each mark. This piece will be the drill guide.

Tools

Drill Press
Drilling wood blocks

STEP 4

Mark a line 1-1/2” down from both the top and bottom of the 18” x 30” board. Then mark lines every 3” throughout the rest of the board.

Hole line up

STEP 5

Align the drill guide with the lines on the 18” x 30” board. Clamp together to prevent movement. Drill through the guide holes and into the bottom board

Tools

Drilling holes
Drilling holes

STEP 6

Repeat until all holes in the board have been drilled

Tools

Drill
Drilling holes.

STEP 7

Sand and finish to your desire.

Tools

Sander
Sanding wood

STEP 8

Place pegs and shelves into the board.

Pegboard organizer