Woodworking Landing Page

It is possible to have more time and space in your existing woodworking shop, and save money, too!  With Steve's unique adaptation of 5S manufacturing principles to woodworking, you will be better organized and will turn out better projects in a cleaner and safer environment.

Most woodworkers never have enough clamps... but just in case you do, you need a way to store them!  This clamp rack is adjustable and configurable to match your clamp collection.  It is easy to build and the videos demonstrate several important woodworking techniques.

Building a bird feeder - description, links to how-to videos, and materials list/sources

Miter Saws can be accurate cross-cutting machines in a woodworking shop, but they need a stable base, extended fences, and the ability to fine-tune their alignment.  This miter saw station does all that, plus provides additional tool and supply storage.  It i also mobile, so moving it around the shop is easy.  Full video instruction for building plus free measured drawings and cut lists.

Sandpaper, sanders... sometimes these tools and supplies can wind up all over the shop.  This Mobile Sanding Center will help you organize all your project sanding tools, machines, and supplies in one place!  It even has a central dust collection manifold and power center!

An OutFeed Table makes a table saw more functional, accurate, and convenient... this OutFeed Table adds storage, a torsion box top for dead-flat assembly, and more.  Designed for the SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw, it can be adapted to almost any type of table saw.

List of tools and accessories that are used in the DownToEarthWoodworking shop

Down To Earth Woodworking project drawings, cut lists, and assembly instructions for free!

Wall cabinet with see-through doors can be configured easily to any width, height, and depth.  Learn how to make cope & stick doors, drill shelf pin holes accurately, and make and attach face frames with accuracy.

A quick, easy, and inexpensive rack for storing drill bits.  Video instructions.

Woodworkers build Down To Earth Woodworking shop-enhancing projects and share their photos with other woodworkers.

Every woodworking shop sometimes needs additional work supports.  These I-Beam Supports are easy-to-build and feature a three-height pair of supports so that they can be set up to accommodate different size projects.

The best tools for woodworking in short video overviews.

Building kitchen cabinets can look like an intimidating project, but these videos and instructions make it easy.  You can build any size base cabinet in two hours or less following these techniques.

An OutFeed Table makes a table saw more functional, accurate, and convenient... this OutFeed Table adds storage, a torsion box top for dead-flat assembly, and more.  Designed for the SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw, it can be adapted to almost any type of table saw.

Woodworking Techniques & Instruction

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