DeWalt Power Tool Storage Kit

Why I needed a wall system

Horizontal surfaces in my shop fill up fast. Chargers sprawl, batteries migrate, drills pile up near the vise, and before long I’m working in a shoebox. I put DeWalt’s wall-mounted rail system to work to see if a dedicated, modular setup could reclaim some order without turning my wall into a static pegboard maze. After a few weeks of living with it, I have a clear sense of where it shines and where it could be better.

What you get

The kit centers on two 48-inch metal rails made of heavy-duty, cold‑rolled steel. Attachments latch onto these rails with a patented mechanism and use non-slip contact surfaces to protect finishes and resist corrosion. In the box, I had:

• (2) 48-inch rails with end caps/joiners
• (3) power tool holsters
• (1) battery rail
• (1) charger rail mount
• (1) magnetic power strip
• (2) plastic storage bins

It’s a 14-piece set in DeWalt’s familiar black-and-yellow, with a stated load capacity of up to 100 lb per linear foot, per rail, when properly anchored.

Installation and setup

Mounting the rails is straightforward, provided you plan your stud layout. I laid out the top rail at eye level, found studs, and leveled it end to end. The 48-inch length plays nicely with 16-inch on-center framing, so I was able to catch multiple studs without fuss. I then positioned the second rail below it to create a two-tier working zone: holsters on the bottom for drills/drivers and chargers/power on the upper rail.

A few practical tips from my install:

• Map out your layout with painter’s tape before driving a single screw. The attachments are easy to reposition, but height matters—especially for clearance with tall tools.
• Don’t cheat the studs. The rails are stout and encourage heavy loading, but the published capacity assumes solid anchors into framing.
• Leave a small gap at the rail ends if you plan to butt them with the included end caps/joiners; it keeps things looking finished.

Once the rails were up, the attachments clicked in place securely and didn’t rock or drift under load. Fine-tuning positions was as simple as releasing the latch and sliding to a new spot.

Build quality and design

The rails are impressively rigid for their size, and the finish has held up to a few accidental bumps without scuffing. The non-slip contact surfaces on the attachments are more than a marketing line—they keep metal-on-metal chatter down and avoid that sandpaper effect you sometimes get with rough hooks. I like that they also act as a small corrosion buffer where tools meet steel.

The patented latch design is the real differentiator versus generic slotted rails. Hooks and mounts sit solidly without the telltale wiggle you get from basic pegboard hardware. You can still reposition them quickly, but they don’t feel temporary.

Organization and capacity

Three power tool holsters proved to be the workhorses of the setup. Drills, impact drivers, and a compact router hung securely by their handles and didn’t rattle when I grabbed another tool nearby. If you run a large cordless arsenal, three holsters won’t cover every driver and specialty drill you own, but they address the core tools most of us reach for daily.

The battery rail is a smart inclusion. I used it for the packs I cycle daily and to pre-stage a couple of spares. The charger rail mount kept my dual-port charger off the bench and near the battery rail, which cut down motion between bench and wall. The magnetic power strip mounted to the rail and let me centralize power; it’s convenient to flip chargers on/off without crawling behind a bench. Just be mindful of cable management—moving the strip left or right changes where cords want to hang. A couple of reusable ties along the rail tidy things quickly.

The two plastic bins are sized right for loose consumables: driver bits, blades, wire connectors, and a handful of screws. They fit better as “frequently used smalls” catch-alls than bulk hardware storage. If you want to store fasteners by the pound, look to larger bins elsewhere and reserve these for what you actually grab during a build.

I didn’t try to approach the rated 100 lb per linear foot, but I did load the lower rail with three tools, a couple of batteries, and the bins, while keeping the upper rail for charger and power. There was no deflection and no flex at the latch points. The setup encourages you to keep at least some weight on the lower rail to maintain a balanced center of gravity, which feels right.

Everyday use

What stood out in daily workflow is how much less I walked around. The “grab and go” cadence improved: tools in the holsters, packs on the rail, charger and power strip up top. Returning tools to a holster is faster than dropping them on the bench—there’s a natural slot, and the handle-first orientation becomes second nature. The non-slip contact points also quiet the wall; you don’t get that metallic clank when hanging a tool.

The magnetic power strip is more than a gimmick. Having power at the rail let me bring charging where the batteries live rather than running long cords across the shop to a bench outlet. I also parked a compact soldering iron there for a quick electronics fix—unplug, lift, done.

Limitations and wishlist

No wall system hits every scenario, and this kit is no exception.

• Three holsters is a useful baseline, but if you run multiple dedicated setups (nutsetter driver, drywall screw gun, angle drill, etc.), you’ll want additional holsters to reduce swapping. Plan for expansion.
• The attachments are designed around this rail profile. Don’t expect universal compatibility with generic pegboard or other brands’ slotted rails.
• Rail depth plus tool handles projects off the wall. It’s fine on a shop wall but can feel tight in narrow walkways. If space is constrained, test a mock-up before committing to height and depth.
• The bins are handy but small. If you rely on bins for hardware management, consider pairing this kit with a dedicated bin wall and reserve these for high-traffic consumables.

None of these are deal-breakers, but they’re worth noting up front so you set expectations and plan layout accordingly.

Durability and warranty

Between the steel rails and the protected contact surfaces, the system feels built for the long haul. I’m not seeing scratches telegraph onto tool housings, and the rails show no paint wear from repositioning attachments. DeWalt backs the kit with a 3-year limited warranty, a year of free service, and a 90-day satisfaction guarantee, which is reassuring for something you’ll anchor into the wall and expect to keep.

Who it suits best

• Small to mid-size shops that need to free bench space and create a core “charging and drivers” zone
• Job trailers where structure is solid and you need tools secure, visible, and fast to grab
• Garages where you want to keep tools off damp surfaces and out of the car’s swing path

If your workflow lives on a mobile cart or you frequently reconfigure wall space, you might prefer a cart-based approach. But for a fixed zone that anchors your cordless ecosystem, this kit sets a clean foundation.

The bottom line

The DeWalt wall system brings sturdy rails, a secure latch design, and a well-chosen set of attachments that cover the daily drivers of a cordless shop: holsters, batteries, chargers, and power. It installs cleanly, feels robust in use, and encourages a calmer workflow by giving each tool a defined home. My quibbles are mostly about capacity and expansion rather than execution—the three holsters will make you triage your most-used drivers, and the small bins are best as “reach often” organizers.

Recommendation: I recommend this storage kit. It’s a practical, well-built way to reclaim bench space and centralize your cordless workflow. If you plan your layout, anchor into studs, and treat the included attachments as a foundation you can build on, you’ll get a tidy, durable wall zone that makes everyday work faster and easier.