Storage, storage, storage, we never seem to have enough of it. Just when you think you are getting yourself organized, you turn around to find that you are not; at least that is how I feel. The problem is, good storage solutions are either hard to find, or they are expensive. So when I find a system that looks solid, and affordable, I feel it is my duty to share it with you.

The ShelfLinks system from 2x4basics looks like it fits all of the criteria I mentioned above. The system uses a combination of heavy duty structural resin ShelfLinks in conjunction with a few user supplied 2x4's. The 2x4's make up the legs and shelf planks of the system, while the ShelfLinks hold it all together. The design has the 2x4's running through the ShelfLinks, which are screwed in place, so the weight of the shelves are evenly distributed down the legs to the floor. The cool thing about this system is that it can be adjusted to fit your needs. The depth is set by the 16-inch size of the ShelfLinks, but the width can be adjusted up to 8-feet. Each shelf is rated up to 1000 lbs, but this is likely to depend on the quality of the wood you use.

The system is relatively inexpensive at $25 for 6 ShelfLinks, plus the cost of 2x4. So if you work in construction, you might be able to get a few jobsite leftovers, and save.

ShelfLinks via Hardware Aisle
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When products are made incorrectly, the consumer is the real winner, and such is the case with these Router Mats from Woodpeckers. Woodpeckers picked up a full pallet of router mats that were cut to an incorrect size of 22 x 25” and they are passing along the savings to us. For $25 you get a pack of 10 router mats, which is only $2.50 each; I don't even think Harbor Freight has them that low. The only thing that might get you is the shipping. There are a few different styles of router mats on the market; these are the raised mesh style that allows dust to fall into the gaps. Did I mention that these are made in the USA?

You just need to figure out what to do with 10 router mats. You could make a few DIY router cookies, make a few non-slip jigs, you could use them as work mats, or even line a few of you tool drawers.

Woodpeckers

This month ToolRank has teamed up with Blaklader Workwear to giveaway a complete Blaklader Workwear Bundle. The bundle includes one Blaklader Brawny Workpant, one cool Blaklader T-Shirt, and one pair of Blaklader Light Duty Knee Pads.

Why is ToolRank giving away boring clothes?

ToolRank is not giving away boring clothes, TR is giving away Amazingly Awesome clothes. I have been using Blaklader pants for about a year now, and I will not use anything else; that is how good the pants are. These pants are built with jobsite comfort, jobsite abuse, as well jobsite productivity in mind.

The pants have toolbelt like pockets built into the front that can be tucked away if not needed, pockets in the knee area that hold knee pads, and leg pockets for your hand tools, phone, and wallet. The pants are so comfortable that when I get home from work, I realize I still have pockets full of tools. Because of the pant's design, even when your pockets are fully loaded, the pants always seem to stay in place.

I am not just saying great things about Blaklader because they are a Swedish company, and I have a Swedish last name, they are really that good.

Enter To Win

Entering the giveaway is simple and we give you three options, here is how.

• Leave a comment anywhere on the Tool-Rank Blog. Any comment will do, but if you want to say thanks to the sponsor, that would be nice. Or let us know how you would use your new toy.
• Facebook users can enter by leaving a comment on the ToolRank Facebook page.
• Twitter users may also enter by following ToolRank and tweeting the following message (as shown):

• You may enter this specific giveaway up to three times (once per method). Additional entries will not be counted.
• Contest is open to anyone in the 48 Contiguous United States (including the District of Columbia), 18 years of age or older.
• One (1) Winner will be chosen randomly. Winner will receive one (1) of the prizes listed above.
• If you are chosen, you will be notified by email (Use a valid email address), or PM via Facebook or Twitter.
• Prizes may look different then those pictured above.
• Entries can be submitted until Wednesday August 31 2011, at 11:59PM ET. Good luck!
• Complete giveaway rules can be found here.

A big thanks to Blaklader for supplying the prize. Be sure to pay them a visit and add them on your social networks, they always have some contests going on. Blaklader on Facebook & Twitter

The trim router has always been a handy tool to have around the jobsite, and thanks to advancements in technology, these little guys have become more and more powerful over the years, at no cost to their compact size. Originally intended for only trimming laminate, these "Trim" routers are now powerful enough to handle many of the jobs of their bigger brother.

Rockler has obviously seen that the new generation of trim routers are being underutilized, and have come out with a new trim router table to bump them up to their true potential. The Rockler Trim Router Table is made out of 3/4-inch MDF that is wrapped in vinyl and sizes in at 11-1/2" x 15-1/2". The table top is pre-drilled to accept the included adjustable fence, and included 1/4-inch thick acrylic router base. The base has a router bit clearance of 1-1/2" and is pre-drilled to accommodate most trim routers. What you wont find with this router table is a router cabinet. The Rockler Trim Router Table is so small that it can simply be clamped to overhang off of a horizontal work surface. If you are on the jobsite, you can even use the tail gate on your truck.

If you want to put your little trim router to work, the Rockler Trim Router Table can be yours for $59.99. For an added $11.29 you can get the Rockler Dust Port and breath a bit better.

Rockler Trim Router Table