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   UncleDunc | May 18, 2004 11:37am | #1

   In the Denver area there are always ads in the classifieds for used store fixtures. If you're near a major metropolitan area, you should be able to go to an outfit like that and check out the hangers.

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   hammer1 | May 18, 2004 04:34pm | #2

   There are peg board hooks that lock on the board with screws or clips that don't fall off.

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   RDale | May 18, 2004 05:20pm | #3

   Don, I retired from planning and designing retail stores.  I might be able to help you. 

   What you are thinking about using is slatboard or slotboard.  There are many types out there.  Look at the edge of the board.  If it cut from one piece of plywood,it is the best.  If the long leg of the slot is glued on after cutting it is not as strong, only as good as the glue.  You can also buy metal lined slatwall, in the groove and it is the strongest, holding tires, wheels, etc.

   Statwall is more flexible than pegboard as with pegboard you are locked into the spacing between the holes.

   If you live in a large city the yellow pages will have a listing for "used retail fixtures".  They will have slatboard and many types of brackets for different uses.

   Have fun, get back to me if you have any questions.

   Rex

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   forestgirl | May 19, 2004 06:23am | #4

   Slat/slotboard has its advantages and disadvantages.  As mentioned above, since you're not dealing with spaced holes, you can move things much more easily.  The "holders" should stay in just fine.  Disadvantages would be weight (the stuff weighs a ton!) and expense.  Hardware for slatwall is pretty expensive, even when bought used. 

   If you decide to go that route, let me know.  I think I have some hardware in storage that's not doing anything but taking up space.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)
   Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   migraine | May 19, 2004 06:38am | #5

   Plus the dust accumulation in all the grooves is a nighmare to keep clean.

   Still thinking about using some it in my shop

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   UncleDunc | May 19, 2004 08:23am | #7

   >> Plus the dust accumulation in all the grooves is a nighmare to keep clean.

   So much of a nightmare in fact that no reasonable person would ever even attempt it.

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   nikkiwood | May 19, 2004 07:31am | #6

   Here's an idea for an alternative to the slotboard material.

   I hate peg board, and I checked around for slotboard and thought it was too expensive.

   So instead, I bought four sheets of birch ply, cut them into 2' X 4" sections, rounded over the edges, and varnished them. I hung them around the walls of the shop, with spacers (painted black) between each. I used 2" finishing nails to hang tools, and over time, built various holders for different tool groups (chisels, screwdrivers, planes, clamps etc.), which I screwed to the panels.

   I never hesitated to pull the nails and rearrange things, and even after 20 years the whole set up works well and still looks spiffy.

   At the time, the four sheets cost about $120, which I have always thought was a good investment -- both for performance and appearance.