How to Build a Rotating Bit Holder Stand

Level up your workspace organization with this practical, customizable tool storage solution

A well-organized workspace is the foundation of every successful project. Today, we're walking you through a DIY rotating bit holder stand that combines JOVANT's signature durability with hands-on creativity. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a seasoned professional, this build delivers professional-grade storage without the premium price tag.

What You'll Need

Materials

Item	Specification	Quantity
Circular wooden discs	Ø100mm × 20mm thick	4 pieces
Square wooden plates	100mm × 100mm × 12mm thick	2 pieces
Rectangular wooden strip	100mm × 500mm × 12mm thick	1 piece (optional side support)
Round steel rod	Ø8mm × 490mm length	1 piece
Retaining rings (circlips)	7mm inner diameter	10 pieces

JOVANT Tools Required

· JOVANT Cordless Drill Driver — for precise drilling and assembly

· JOVANT Drill Bit Set — 8mm wood bit + assorted driver bits

· JOVANT Orbital Sander — for smooth, professional finishes

· JOVANT Sandpaper Assortment — 120-grit and 240-grit

· Steel ruler, pencil, center punch

· Hacksaw or JOVANT Angle Grinder

· Bench vise (for securing workpieces)

Pro Tip: Using matched JOVANT tools ensures optimal performance and extends the life of both your tools and your build.

Step-by-Step Build Guide

Step 1: Prepare the Wooden Components

Top and Base Plates (Square)

Mark the center of each 100mm × 100mm plate using diagonal lines. Secure your JOVANT Cordless Drill with an 8mm bit, set the depth stop to 5mm, and drill a clean blind hole at the intersection.

⚠️ Critical: Do not drill through—this hole guides the steel rod while maintaining a finished surface.

Storage Discs (Circular)

00001. Drill a through-hole (8mm) at the exact center of each disc

00002. Using driver bits as templates, mark evenly spaced holes around the perimeter

00003. Drill to 10mm depth—deep enough for secure bit storage, shallow enough to preserve structural integrity

Step 2: Achieve a Professional Finish

Stage	Grit	Technique
Rough sanding	120	Remove tooling marks, level surfaces
Fine finishing	240	Create smooth, splinter-free edges

The JOVANT Orbital Sander's variable speed control prevents over-sanding and ensures uniform results across all surfaces.

Step 3: Prepare the Steel Shaft

Mark your 490mm rod at 100mm intervals:

    0    100    200    300    400    490

  ← 1mm grooves for retaining rings

Secure in a bench vise and cut 1mm-deep grooves with a hacksaw. These grooves lock your storage discs at precise heights.

Step 4: Assembly

Build from the bottom up:

     Top cap (blind hole faces down)

 ← Level 4: Circular storage disc

← Level 3

 ← Level 2

← Level 1

← Base plate (blind hole faces up)

Steel shaft with retaining rings at each level

00001. Thread discs onto the shaft, seating a retaining ring in each groove

00002. Slide top and base plates into position

00003. Drive JOVANT wood screws through the square plates into disc edges for rotational stability

Final Assembly Check

✅ All retaining rings seated firmly in grooves
✅ Discs rotate smoothly without wobble
✅ Top and base plates perpendicular to shaft
✅ No exposed splinters or sharp edges