Pegboard Pencil Cup

In an ongoing effort to organize the tools on my pegboard, I wanted to add a pencil cup to hold writing utensils and other small tools. In this instructable I'll step you through how I took a plastic can and mounted it to my pegboard.

Step 1 Getting started - what you'll need

What you'll need:
- A cup or can of some kind. In my case, I used an empty can of cake frosting. The label came off easily with some goo-gone, and it's just the right size
- A "pliers hanger" pegboard hook
- Drill (choose a drill bit slightly larger than the diameter of the pegboard hook wire)
- Pen/marker to mark holes
- Knife (optional)

Comments

[Phil B]

This is a good idea. I might try a tin can or cup. If I mistreat it, it will not crack, but I can bend it back into shape. Thanks.

[bajablue]

I take it you're inclined to throw things? ;-)

[b2ben]

Definitely a good option. I happened to have the cake frosting jars left over from the kid's birthday cake-making, but a soup can or something like it would make a good durable alternative.

[bajablue]

5 star idea! Good work!!!

[Eye Poker]

I used a Clorox bleach wipe container.

[The Ideanator]

I keep all mine in a toolbox drawer, but this is an excellent idea nonetheless.

[rimar2000]

Good idea, I always lost writing elements in the workshop.