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 ...

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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.