Is there a kind of pegboard that eliminates this problem? I'm getting ready to install ... For a more reliable pegboard, upgrade to metal. Published: Sep. 10, 2009, 6:07 p.m. By .

That’s when he decided to invent metal pegboard. I discovered his invention about 15 years ago at the National Hardware Show. I was walking down an aisle when I saw a small display of metal ...

Metal pegboard has its uses, ... Looks nice for a school or POS display, but I don’t quite get why a hobbyist would have so much hardware of each type on hand but not actually in use.

Typically made from wood, metal, or plastic, a p egboard's holes are generally spaced about 1 inch apart, and hole sizes can range from ⅛ inch for smaller items to ¼ inch for heavier items.