How to build a clamp rack

This step by step diy woodworking project is about how to build a clamp rack. If you want to organize efficiently your workshop, we are pretty sure you’ll enjoy this simple project. The best part of this project is that you could probably get the job done in just a few hours using scrap materials and basic tools. Make sure you adjust the size of the clamp rack to suit your needs.

If you don’t have a rich expertise in woodworking field, you should ask a friend to give you a hand with the project. There are many things that you could go wrong, so make sure you plan everything and invest in quality materials. Select the lumber with attention, making sure the components are perfectly straight and in a very good condition. Use a carpentry square to check if the corners are right-angled. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

Building a clamp rack

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 1×12 lumber – 48″ long SIDES
B – 2 pieces of 1×8 lumber – 32″ long, 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 10″x32″ long BASE
C – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 32″ long SUPPORTS
D – 4 caster wheels – 3″ long WHEELS

1 piece of 1×12 lumber – 8 ft
1 piece of 1×8 lumber – 6 ft
1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 1’x3′
caster wheels
2 1/2″ screws
1 1/4″ screws
glue, stain
wood filler

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

How to build a workshop
How to build a work table

Building a clamp rack

Building the sides of the rack

The first step of the project is to build the sides of the clamp rack, out of 1×12 lumber. Mark the cut lines with attention and get the job done with a circular saw. Smooth the edges with sandpaper and remove the residues with a vacuum cleaner.

Building the base of the rack

Continue the project by assembling the base of the clamp rack. In order to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to drill pocket holes along the edges of the bottom component and to insert screws into the side components. Add waterproof glue to the joints in order to reinforce the rigidity of the base.

Attaching the supports

Drill pocket holes at both ends of the 1×8 slats and insert 1 1/4″ screws into the sides of the clamp rack. Add waterproof glue to the joints, if you want to get the job done in a professional manner. Moreover, we recommend you to fit 2×4 slats at the top of the structure, in order to reinforce the wooden frame. Check if the support is horizontal before inserting the screws and make sure the corners are right-angled.

Attaching the caster wheels

One of the last steps of the project is to attach the caster wheels to the bottom of the clamp rack, as shown in the plans. Align the caster wheels and secure them into place with screws.

How to build a clamp rack

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues.

Thank you for reading our project about clamp rack plans and we recommend you to check out the rest of the projects. Don’t forget to share our projects with your friends and LIKE us, by using the social media widgets, if you want to be the first that gets our latest articles.

PRINT PLAN