DIY Drill Charging Station

To start this project, you'll need to gather your materials. This includes:

• Measuring tape
• Wood (see below)
• Wood saw
• Wood glue
• Drill and drill bits
• 1-1/2-inch spade bit
• Countersink set
• Sanding block
• Paint or stain in desired color
• Assorted wood screws
• Wood glue
• Power strip

Next, use a wood saw to cut wood into the following sizes:

• One 21-7/8-inch x 1-inch x 4-inch board (A)
• Two 21-7/8-inch x 1-inch x 8-inch boards (B)
• Two 11-3/4-inch x 1-inch x 8-inch boards (C)
• Four 7-1/4-inch x 1-inch x 4-inch boards (D)
• Four 2-1/4-inch x 1-inch x 7-1/4-inch boards (E)
• Two 1-1/2-inch x 1-inch x 7-1/4-inch boards (F)

Sand all sides and edges of wood smooth.

Start by assembling the lower shelf.

• Using a 1-1/2-inch spade bit, drill a 1-1/2-inch hole through the end of a 11-3/4-inch (C) board. This is used to route power cords.
• Drill pilot holes with countersinks to end of 21-7/8-inch (B) boards. Add wood glue to end edge. Using wood screws, screw a (B) board to one (C) board 3 1/2 inches from the bottom (hole side up). Wipe away excess glue.
• Repeat by gluing and attaching (B) board to remaining (C) board to attach lower shelf to sides.

Bottom feet supports stablize the drill station so that it stands without wobbling.

• Place a 1-1/2-inch x 7-1/4-inch x 1-inch (F) board against the bottom edge of an 11-3/4-inch x 1-inch x 8-inch (C) board so that it aligns flush to the outside edge of the (C) board.
• Drill pilot holes with countersinks through the (C) board. Glue the (F) board to the (C) board. Secure the (F) board to the (C) board using wood screws. Wipe away excess glue.
• Repeat for the other side.

“T” supports hold drills and other equipment in place on the drill station.

• To build a “T” support, place a 7-1/4-inch x 1-inch x 4-inch (D) board along the center of a 2-1/4-inch x 1-inch x 7-1/4-inch (E) board. Drill pilot holes with countersinks to mark screw placement. Glue in place and then secure with wood screws. Wipe away excess glue.
• Repeat four times to make four “T” supports.

To attach "T" supports, you'll want to space and mark placement across the bottom shelf before securing in place.

• Place each “T” support upside down and evenly spaced across bottom shelf.
• Drill pilot holes with countersinks to mark screw placement. Glue a "T" support in place and then secure with wood screws through the bottom shelf. Wipe away excess glue.
• Repeat until all "T" supports are secure and in place.

To attach the top shelf, place the remaining 21-7/8-inch x 1-inch x 8-inch (B) board above the bottom shelf, 2 1/2 inches down from the top. Drill pilot holes with countersinks to mark screw placement. Glue in place and then secure with wood screws. Wipe away excess glue.

The backboard stabilizes the drill station. To attach the backboard, align the 21-7/8-inch x 1-inch x 4-inch (A) board along the top of the top shelf so that it's flush with the back of the shelf. Drill pilot holes with countersinks to mark screw placement. Glue in place and then secure with wood screws. Wipe away excess glue.

The last step is to mount the power strip to the drill station. Using the mounting holes on the back of the power strip as a guide, mark placement for screws. Next, screw short wood screws into place on the back of the drill station. Choose screws that won't screw through and show on the front of the drill station. Finally, place the power strip on the screws to attach.