10 Smart Sandpaper Storage Ideas to Buy or DIY

I consolidated my growing collection of sanding supplies into one compact storage box that fits under my workbench. This sander and sandpaper storage has enough space for three sanders and five sandpaper grits each!

Sandpaper and sanding disks are neatly organized on slide out shelves above each sander so I can easily get the exact one I need without digging through a pile.

This is a great project for using up all that scrap plywood you might have around the shop or garage. Get the woodworking plans to build your own!

You can make this sandpaper organizer with a 2x4 sheet of plywood. It features organization on the top for sanding disks, shelves for sanding blocks and sheets and there is even room for your sanders.

Mount it on the wall and have easy access to your sanding supplies! Read more for the plans and tutorial to make your own.

Grab some scrap plywood and your jigsaw to make this simple sanding disk organizer. It's an easy workshop organization project you can make in just a couple of hours.

All you need is wood glue and clamps to put it all together and it's ready to hang up anywhere you want to store those sanding disks. I love the simple design and you can organize by grit so you can easily grab the one you need.

Read more to learn how to make your own!

Are your sanders and sandpaper scattered across your workbench? With just a few pieces of wood, you can make this organizer for your garage or workshop. It can hold an accordion file full of sandpaper and a mat to keep your project in place while you sand.

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This DIY sandpaper rack is made from plywood and has seven slots to store all your full size sandpaper sheets. Organize from coarsest to finest and label each shelf to make it easy to grab at a glance. Read more for the full tutorial to make your own.

Add a custom insert to a drawer in your workbench just for sanding disks! It's a great way to keep them organized and at the ready for your next project.

This simple design is made using plywood customized for both the drawer and the size of the sanding discs. It's an easy workshop organization project that make your life so much easier!

Wall mounted or hanging storage is the best way to get those sanding disks up out of the way and organize your workshop space.

This one is easy to make from plywood and has plenty of space between each shelf if you prefer to keep your sandpaper dust free inside the original packaging.

This wall mounted sandpaper storage idea has a secret...magnets! Never lose a sanding block again with magnets embedded inside that just stick to the side of the rack. What a genius idea!

Plastic drawers like these are inexpensive and just the right size for storing sheets and sanding discs. They also fit neatly on your workbench or shelving for easy access.

Just use masking tape to label the drawers so you know where to grab the grit you need for your next project.

An accordion file is the perfect solution for storing your sandpaper without taking up a lot of space. There are enough file slots to accommodate every grit you could ever need!