DIY Sanding Disk Organizer

As with every project, I reference my cut list and begin the process by breaking down the sheet goods by ripping all my 3/4″ plywood parts to width.

I go through all of the pieces and mark my cuts based on the cut list.

Using my miter saw, I cut all of the 3/4″ plywood pieces to length.

Next, I rip my 1/4″ plywood to width to make the sanding disk trays.

Then it’s back to the miter saw to cut the 1/4″ pieces of plywood to final length.

The plans call for 1/4″ plywood for the front tray pulls. I happen to have to spare maple offcuts, so I used those instead.

I change out to a 1/4″ dado set on the table saw, and make a test cut to ensure the tray slide in and out smoothly.

I continue to measure down every 1 3/4″ and make another dado, 7 in total, for each tray to slide in.

Add some glue to the left side piece.

Use some corner braces and clamp the side and back piece together.

Attach the side to the back piece using 1 1/4″ brad nails.

Repeat this process for the right side. Add the glue.

Add the corner braces and clamps.

Secure with 1 1/4″ brad nails.

Move on to adding the bottom piece.

Attach it to the rest of the assembly using 1 1/4″ brad nails.

Take the top shelf piece and add some glue to the back edge and both side edges.

Secure using brad nails on all three sides.

Start off by marking out the locations for where the dowels will be inserted.

Tape all 7 tray pieces together and hop over to the drill press to make the holes.

Using a cross-cut sled or miter gauge, trim the dowel down into 1 1/2″ pieces. You will need 14 in total.

I use one of the sanding disks to round-over the edges of the dowels so the disks can slide on and off easier.

Apply a small amount of CA glue to the dowel and insert it into the hole you made previously in the tray piece.

Once both pieces are secure, spray the joints where the dowel and trays connect to make that secure bond.

Attach the tray pulls using the CA glue and activator for a strong joint.

Take the trays and add the sanding disks.

I added the number grit to the front of the tray pulls so it will be even easier to pull out the tray that is needed for the project at hand.

Take the french cleat piece and secure it to the back of the assembly using glue and brad nails.

Using a countersink bit, make 3 holes in the cleat.

Secure it with 1 1/4″ wood screws for added strength.

If you want to hang the cord of your sander, select the location and attach it using the supplied hardware.

Hang the whole assembly on the french cleat wall and add in the trays.

Place your sander on the top shelf and hang the cord on the hook.