DIY Pegboard Entryway Project

Supply list:

• WORKPRO® 12V Cordless Drill and Home Tool Kit which comes with 177PCs. The Drill is 12V and features a light when the trigger is depressed. It comes with a bag and all essential tools with comfort grip handles.
• WORKPRO® 10PC Spade Bit Set. I used ¾” but the kit comes with sizes 1/4″ to 1 1/2″, Patent pending groove design for quick and smooth chip removal.
• WORKPRO 17" Sliding Tool Box w/18 Adjustable Compartments
• WORKPRO® Rafter Square and Combination Square Tool Set with Detachable level
• WORKPRO® Torpedo/Spirit Level which is magnetic for securing to metal surfaces.
• WORKPRO® 2" Jaw Clamps
• ½ “ Plywood (any dimensions)
• Pegboard
• Scrap plywood
• Pencil
• Jig guide
• Power sander
• Wood screws x4
• Mitre box with back saw
• ¾ “ Wood dowels

Step 1 – Prepared my Workspace

laid down the scrap plywood I got at Home Depot and layered my ½ “ plywood on top. 

From there, I added a piece of pegboard to use as a guide to draw the holes. To secure these pieces together, I used my WORKPRO® clamps to keep them together.

Step 2 – Use My Pegboard as a Guide

I wanted to make sure I drew holes that would be centered on the plywood board, so I divided the length and width to figure out how many holes I needed to use in my pegboard guide to space between the holes I was actually going to drill. I figured out I needed to distance each hole by five spacer holes.

Step 3 – Drilled Holes in Plywood

Once all my holes have been marked, I removed the guide pegboard and got out my WORKPRO® power drill, ¾ “ paddle bit, and jig guide.

The jig is used to make sure my drill stay at 90 degrees to keep the hole straight.

Step 4 – Sand Plywood

I took my power sander and began with a rougher grit and worked my way to a finer grit to make sure it was smoothing out the plywood. I didn’t want there to be any splintering or rough patches.

Step 5 – Cut Wood Dowels

With my mitre box, back saw, ruler, and pencil I was able to measure out 2.5” pegs on my ¾” dowels and six 3” pegs for some small 3 inch shelves I made from scrap wood.

Step 6 – Mount Plywood on the Wall

This step was a lot easier than I thought it would be because the plywood I chose at ½” wasn’t very heavy. Therefore a stud in the wall was not needed to secure it when hanging. I used 4 wood screws in each corner and my power drill to secure it into place.

Step 7 – Add Dowel Pegs to Create the Perfect Configuration

What I love about this project is that it can be configured into many different forms.

I decided to use it for my dog’s treats, potty bags, harness, sweaters, and leash. It also works for a face mask hanger and a great spot for keys.

So what did you think of this DIY pegboard project? Do you feel inspired to try one of your own? Thanks again to WORKPRO® Tools for sponsoring this project. Please let me know how you would configure it in the comments below.