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Sandpaper Disc Storage Rack
When you start woodworking you’ll want to get a random orbital sander pretty quickly.  If you ever have to sand a project by hand you’ll understand why it’s a great tool to have.  I designed my <anchor>Sandpaper Disc Storage Rack</anchor> to easily hold the different grits of sandpaper that I use on a regular basis.  This is an easy build and is perfect for a beginner woodworker.
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# Sandpaper Disc Storage Rack

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![Sandpaper Disc Storage Rack](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sandpaper-Disc-Storage-Station-F01.jpg)

While cleaning my shop one day, I realized I needed a new solution for storing my random orbital sandpaper.  I kept picking up these 5″ sanding discs all over the shop.  By the time I was done I found 17 of them!  That’s when I decided to make this Sandpaper Disc Storage Rack.

The sandpaper organizer is one place to store all your sanding discs, your sander and other various sanding items (I’m storing my velcro flexible sanding pad on the bottom).  It’s a super easy project that you can knock out in a few hours and tame all those sanding discs around your shop.

The design I’m using works in conjunction with my french cleat storage system.  The french cleat system allows you to move things around the shop along the cleats without having to drill new holes.  Go check out my [Cordless Drill Charging Center](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/cordless-drill-charging-center/), [Tool Storage Wall Cabinet](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/tool-storage-wall-cabinet/), and [Wall Clamp Storage Rack](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wall-clamp-storage-rack-part-1/) that also use this system.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Rack](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](/sandpaperrackplans)

Here is what you’ll need to build the Sandpaper Disc Storage Rack:

Tools

- [K4 Master System](http://amzn.to/1zTgmgB "K4 Master System")
- [Face Clamp](http://amzn.to/1E0QZNV "Kreg Face Clamp")
- [Right Angle Clamp](http://amzn.to/1IWHK3I)
- Tablesaw
- [Jigsaw](http://amzn.to/1LqTOWk)
- [Random Orbital Sander](http://amzn.to/1OmBIde "Random Orbital Sanders")
- [Cordless Drill](http://amzn.to/29pqt2w)
- [Forstner Bits](http://amzn.to/1LqTXZX)

Materials/Supplies

- 24″ x 24″ 3/4″ plywood sheet
- 24″ x 24″ 1/4″ plywood sheet
- [1-1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws](http://amzn.to/1Ep6QBm "1 1/4\" Kreg Pocket Hole Screws")
- [P-Touch labeler and labels](http://amzn.to/1Kf6aQs)

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[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station plan](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](/sandpaperrackplans)

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Let’s get started!  Cut the sides, back and bottom from 3/4″ plywood.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Storage-Station-Parts-txt-1.jpg)

Drill 3/4″ pocket holes into back and bottom as shown.  I used my [K4](http://amzn.to/1KPqbDa) for drilling these holes, but the less expensive [R3](http://amzn.to/1Dsvbej) and [Mini](http://amzn.to/1UmiUMA) would also work just fine.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Storage-Station-Parts-Kreg-Jig-2.jpg)

The shelves are 1/4″ plywood and 6 shelves for sandpaper and the top shelf for the sander.  The shelves are held in place by 1/4″ deep dados.  Cut the dados on the tables saw with a dado blade or multiple passes with a standard blade.  Make cuts in both sides at each fence setting to make sure everything lines up right.

[![Sandpaper Disco Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Storage-Station-Parts-Dados-3.jpg)

The shelves are spaced 2″ apart.  The bottom dado starts 2-3/4″ from the bottom to allow for the thickness of the bottom piece.  All other dados are spaced 2″ apart from edge to edge.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Storage-Station-Parts-Dados-4-txt.jpg)

To give the sanding storage rack a cleaner feel, layout a 1″ radius on the top front corner of each side piece.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Storage-Station-Parts-Round-Over-5.jpg)

Cut the radius with a [jigsaw](http://amzn.to/1LqTOWk) and sand the curve smooth.  You should now have complete sides ready for assembly.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Storage-Station-Parts-Corners-6.jpg)

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sides-With-Dados-7.jpg)

Attach the back to one of the sides with [1-1/4″ pocket hole screws](http://amzn.to/1Ep6QBm).  A [Right Angle clamp](http://amzn.to/1IWHK3I) is a lifesaver here.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sanding-Station-Kreg-Right-Angle-Clamp-8.jpg)

Repeat the same process with the other side.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sanding-Station-Kreg-Right-Angle-Clamp-9.jpg)

Flip the sanding station over on its top. Insert the bottom piece and clamp it in place from front to back.  Attach the bottom to the back with [1-1/4″ pocket hole screws](http://amzn.to/1Ep6QBm).

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Attaching-Bottom-Pocket-Holes-10.jpg)

Add a clamp side to side and attach the bottom to the sides with [1-1/4″ pocket hole screws](http://amzn.to/1Ep6QBm).

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Attaching-Bottom-Pocket-holes-11.jpg)

Now you have the body of the sandpaper disc storage rack.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Storage-Station-Body-12.jpg)

Cut the shelves to size from 1/4″ plywood.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sanding-Station-Shelves-13-txt.jpg)

Measure and test fit as you go to account for any variation in the dados.  If the fit is too  tight you can sand the edges of the plywood to loosen things up.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sandpaper-Storage-Station-Shelves-14.jpg)

Remove the shelves after test fitting and using a [forstner bit](http://amzn.to/1LqTXZX), drill a 1-1/2″ finger hole in the front of each shelf.  The center of the hole should be just slightly in from the edge to allow the center spur of the forstner bit to dig into the wood and stay steady.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Drilling-Sanding-Station-Shelf-Holes-25.jpg)

Instead of leaving the hole as is I wanted a smoother transition for the finger holes.  Use a washer to layout a small curve between the front edge and each side of the finger hole.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sanding-Station-Shelves-19.jpg)

Sand away the wood using a sander.  If you have the luxury of an [Oscillating Spindle Sander](http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-7759618-10368321?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FRIDGID-Oscillating-Edge-Belt-Spindle-Sander-EB4424%2F100061671&cjsku=100061671" target="_top) (OSS) like I do then you can tape all the pieces together and batch sand them all at once.  If you don’t have this OSS then put it on your Christmas list.  It is one of my favorite tools that touches most of my projects.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sanding-Station-Oscillating-Spindle-Sander-20.jpg)

After sanding the nice curve on the shelves they should come out like this.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Finished-Sanding-Storage-Shelves-21.jpg)

Sand all the edges smooth then reinstall the shelves in the sandpaper rack to prepare for labeling.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Dry-Fit-Sandpaper-Storage-22.jpg)

You can label each shelf to know what grit sandpaper is on it.  I used my [P-Touch labeler](http://amzn.to/1Kf6aQs) and printed out labels for each grit.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/P-Touch-Labels-24.jpg)

I started at the bottom with 80 grit then went 100, 120, 150, 220.  I typically skip 120 in my sanding schedule, but I have a bunch of discs so I’ll use them some time.  I put a little flashlight in the cubby shining up and it helped me position the label by illuminating where the shelf was…yes, I know I’m anal for doing that.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/P-Touch-Labels-23.jpg)

The last piece I did was to put a french cleat on the back for mounting.  You could also screw it to the wall through the top of the back.  Here is the french cleat I cut and screwed on.

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/French-Cleat-16.jpg) [![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Attached-French-Cleat-17.jpg)

Now just load it up with all your sandpaper discs and your random orbital sander and enjoy a more organized shop!  Want to see more of my [Shop Projects](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/category/projects/shop-projects/)?

[![Sandpaper Disc Storage Station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sandpaper-Disc-Storage-Station-F011.jpg)

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### One Comment

- WhipSnakesays:



[May 23, 2019 at 5:41 pm](https://fixthisbuildthat.com/sandpaper-disc-storage-rack/#comment-850)



I like it! Simple and functional.I would recommend not storing your sander on the pad as the hooks will flatten over time and you will have to replace it. Ask me how I know about this! 😉


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