Lant Elrod
Electric tools present a common challenge: You have one location for the battery charger and another place where you store the batteries, while tools tend to get scattered in toolboxes, on tables, or where you last used them.
Josiah Hofer solved this issue by designing and building a tool cart. “I got tired of everything being scattered about and having tools stored in areas that could be better used for other storage,” he says.
He repurposed an old drywall A-frame with attached wheels. He cut 2×4-inch slots 4 inches apart in 2×6 boards. Using sturdy brackets, he attached the boards to the frame. Next, he built a tray at the bottom for larger tools and a small tray at the top for battery storage. At the back of the top tray, he placed additional boards to mount a high-speed charger for multiple batteries.
“I love how organized everything stays,” says Hofer. “Items are easily accessible, and the entire cart is movable.”
About Josiah Holfer
Josiah Hofer is a part of a Hutterite colony in Graceville, Minnesota, which produces corn, wheat, hogs, and turkeys. He works part of his time in the fields and part of his time on a construction crew. His hobbies include coming up with ideas like the tool cart. His latest endeavor is to find a better storage system for grease and caulk.
Email Josiah at jthofer06@gmail.com.
