DIY Circular Saw Storage Holder

Get your workshop organized with this DIY circular saw storage holder. Make one for free with a few pieces of scrap wood and these step-by-step plans.

DIY Circular Saw Storage Holder

Circular saws can be difficult to store when not in use. They usually rest on their sides which wastes a lot of space. Not only does it waste space, but it can make your workshop feel disorganized.

Tame your circular saw with this easy-to-make DIY storage holder. It’s the perfect way to organize both corded and cordless saws. 

This storage rack is made with a few simple cuts, a few common woodworking tools, and a few pieces of scrap wood. 

The free plan includes all of the measurements and detailed step-by-step instructions. Get the free plan now and build one today.

You may also enjoy this DIY drill holder, DIY saw blade storage rack, and this DIY sander organizer.

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Inspiration for This Project

For years, my tools were scattered across my small workshop. I was constantly moving them from one flat surface to another.

Related: My 12×13 Small Woodshop Layout

Then, I installed these DIY tool storage cabinets. These space-saving cabinets nearly tripled the storage space in my shop. It felt great to finally have a permanent home for my tools.

Related: 9 Clever Ways to Make Your Small Workshop Feel Bigger

But my workshop was still not as organized as I hoped. One of the problems was my circular saw.

Let’s face it. Circular saws can be difficult to store. The blade sticks out from the base plate, which means they are usually resting on their sides.

It wasn’t convenient to store my circular saw the storage cabinets. Plus, it took up a lot of space when I did store it in the cabinet. So I was still moving my circular saw from my workbench to my table saw, to any other flat surface that I could find.

So I decided to do something about it. I designed this simple storage holder to give my circular saw a permanent home inside the cabinets. It’s easy to make with a few pieces of scrap wood.

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What Circular Saw Does This Holder Fit?

I made this holder for my 7-¼” DeWalt cordless circular saw. You may need to adjust the measurements to fit your saw. Also, the angle might be too steep for some circular saws which could cause the saw to tip out of the holder. See Step 6 of the plan for an option to hold circular saws in place.

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Where Do You Store the Holder?

This holder was designed to fit in a compact space. It was designed to fit inside these DIY tool storage cabinets. These cabinets are narrower than a traditional cabinet.

You could also attach a French Cleat to the back of the holder and hang it on the wall.

Related: How to Make a French Cleat

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What Tools Do You Need to Make a Circular Saw Holder?

This circular saw rack is a quick afternoon project. It can be made using basic woodworking skills and just a few common woodworking tools.

Tools like a miter saw, pocket hole jig, and a drill. We’ll also need a circular saw to make a few of the cuts.

Miter Saw

I used a miter saw to cut nearly all of the parts to length for this project.

Related: 7 Miter Saw Tricks Every DIYer Should Know

Circular Saw

I used a circular saw and a DIY circular saw crosscut jig to cut the angled sides for this project.

Related: How to Make a DIY Circular Saw Crosscut Jig

Pocket Hole Jig

We can use any pocket hole jig to drill the pocket holes for this project. I used the Kreg Jig 720PRO to drill the pocket holes for my drill holder. The inexpensive, user-friendly Kreg Jig 320 is also a great choice for drilling pocket holes.

Related: 9 Pocket Hole Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

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What Wood Should You Use?

This storage holder can be made with just about any type of wood. This project doesn’t require much wood so it’s a great way to use up some scrap wood.

Related: How to Decide What Scrap Wood to Keep

Many times I use common pine to build my projects. Pine is relatively inexpensive and easy to work with.

I had some scrap pieces of pine 1×2s and 1×6s, so I used those to make my holder. You could also use scrap pieces of plywood to make this project.

Related: Beginner’s Guide to Wood Sizes

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How Do You Finish the Storage Holder?

This circular saw holder could be finished in a variety of ways. It could be left natural, painted, etc.

I used shellac to finish the shelves of my tool storage cabinets and this DIY drill holder, so I want to use shellac on this project too.

I haven’t applied the shellac yet, but when I do, I’ll apply three coats.

Related: What You Need to Know About a Shellac Wood Finish

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Step 1. Make the Sides

Cut 3 pieces of wood to length for the sides.

On one end, measure in and make a mark. Use a pencil to connect the mark to the corner.

I used a circular saw and a DIY crosscut jig to cut the side. There isn’t enough material on this board to clamp the crosscut jig, so I applied double-sided tape to the area of the board that will become the side. In other words, I applied the tape to the piece that I am keeping.

Then, I removed the backing from the tape, positioned the jig on the line, and pressed the jig into the tape.

I made the cut with the circular saw and repeated this step for the remaining side pieces.

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Step 2. Assemble the Left Side

Cut 1 piece of wood to length for the left face. Then use the diagram in the printed plan to lay out the locations for countersink holes.

Use an awl to make a starting point for the drill bit.

Related: What is an Awl?

Then use a countersink drill bit to drill countersink holes at each mark.

Related: How to Use a Countersink Bit

It was difficult to clamp the angled sides to the face. Instead, I clamped a piece of scrap wood on the inside of the side, applied glue, and clamped the scrap wood to the face. Attach using 1-¼” wood screws.

For the side that faces the blade, I clamped a piece of scrap wood on the outside of the side, applied glue, and clamped the scrap wood to the face. Attach using 1-¼” wood screws.

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Step 3. Assemble the Right Side

Cut 1 piece of wood to length for the right face. Then use the diagram in the printed plan to lay out the locations for countersink holes.

Use an awl to make a starting point for the drill bit.

Then use a countersink drill bit to drill countersink holes at each mark.

It was difficult to clamp the angled side to the face. So again, I clamped a piece of scrap wood on the inside of the side, applied glue, and clamped the scrap wood to the face. Attach using 1-¼” wood screws.

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Step 4. Attach the Stretcher

Cut 1 piece of wood to length for the stretcher and drill pocket holes in each end.

Related: How to Use a Kreg Jig

Apply glue to the ends, position on the back, and clamp. Attach using 1-¼” pocket screws.

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Step 5. Attach the Cleat

Cut 1 piece of wood to length for the cleat. Use the diagram in the printed plan to lay out the locations for countersink holes.

Use an awl to make a starting point for the drill bit.

Then use a countersink drill bit to drill countersink holes at each mark.

Position the cleat and clamp. Attach using 1-¼” wood screws.

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Step 6. Optional Items

The bolt that allows the base plate of my circular saw to bevel was hitting the cleat. This was preventing the saw from resting straight up and down.

I added a simple piece of scrap wood as a stop. I drilled a countersink hole in the center and attached it to the holder with a wood screw.

The angle of this holder might be too steep for some circular saws which could cause the saw to tip out of the holder. In this case, you can add a simple lock using scrap wood.

The bottom layer of the lock should be a little thicker than the thickness of the base plate. The lock can be just about any thickness.

Predrill a hole through both pieces of the lock and attach to the holder using a wood screw. The screw should be snug but allow the lock to rotate.

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Final Thoughts

Tame your circular saw with this easy-to-make DIY storage holder. It’s the perfect way to organize both corded and cordless saws. Make one with a few simple cuts, a few common woodworking tools, and a few pieces of scrap wood.

Click here to get the free plan (including the detailed instructions and measurements) now!

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