Get Your Workshop ORGANIZED With A Miter Saw Station, French Cleat Tool Wall And More!

Today is all about workshop organization projects and ideas! Miter saw station, french cleat tool wall, clamp rack, battery storage, tool storage and track saw storage. My garage workshop was in big need of more storage and organization. I built the amazing @MichaelAlm Alm Fab Miter Saw Station, which is a huge upgrade, very functional and full of storage. I also built a french cleat tool wall, small parts storage, a battery and charger station and even storage for my track saws. I work so much more efficiently in my workshop now!
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Things I used in this video:
Dewalt Track saw: rivr.link/MRG-dewalttracksaw
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig: rivr.link/MRG--1G2JQ
Handi Shims: rivr.link/MRG-Oq3SH5
Clamps: rivr.link/MRG-6yD9se
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Wood Glue: rivr.link/MRG-srIcnQ
Pin Nailer: rivr.link/MRG-a0jsJ5
Brad Nailer: rivr.link/MRG-VyKwmp
Makita Miter Saw: rivr.link/MRG-zGo2xD
3D Pushblock: rivr.link/MRG-xNfwrT
Smart Pushblock: rivr.link/MRG-LGAofn
Black Drawer Pulls: rivr.link/MRG-QNVuiu
Kreg Concealed Hinge Jig: rivr.link/MRG-w-nbJt
Rockler Hinge Plate Template: bit.ly/3Tca2jH
Full Extension Drawer Slides: bit.ly/46K1m7t
Blum Full Overlay Concealed Door Hinges: bit.ly/4a5SCeC
Wood Finish: rivr.link/MRG-kxve0s
Rockler T Track: bit.ly/3GBfXqZ
Biscuit Joiner: rivr.link/MRG-y8ZhBp
Forstner Bits: rivr.link/MRG-GNC-aE
Makita 3D Printed Charger Mount: bit.ly/3NgBXeF
Individually Controlled Power Strip: rivr.link/MRG-d8dduh
Evening Woodworker Saw Holder: bit.ly/41aZRxT
Pink Soul Studios: bit.ly/3uDW28c
Pete Squared Track Holder Files: bit.ly/3R7Ifyw
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Erin Longfellow
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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Miter Saw Station
06:19 - Small Parts Storage
07:20 - French Cleat Tool Wall
08:42 - Tool Holders
12:44 - Clamp Rack
13:19 - Battery Station
14:42 - Track Storage
15:13 - The Reveal!
I'm Erin Longfellow and I'm a maker, DIY'er, builder, designer and content creator. My goal is to help you learn that you too can build or DIY what I make, or anything you need, with easily accessible tools and materials. On this channel you're going to find different builds and designs with a modern emphasis that are DIY friendly, mostly through woodworking, metalworking, construction and home renovations. Be sure to subscribe and enable all notifications! And thanks for watching!
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[@MakerGray]

Let me know what you think! Did I level up? What else could I do for better shop organization? Be sure to check out more of my workshop projects here! bit.ly/40fW7tZ

[@debbieboman731]

So many genius makes!! I'm so glad I found your channel. As a plus for me and my friends almost all of your makes could also be used in a craft room. Just genius! I've always wanted to build stuff and be a wood worker, now I can't wait to get started!

[@MakerGray]

Awesome :) Thank you very much!

[@EveningWoodworker]

Thanks for the shoutout! Great videos and great organization! I'm glad you were able to use the saw holder too!

[@MakerGray]

Thanks so much Jared! Your saw solution is so good!! Appreciate you sharing!

[@jaykepley5238]

Nice job! Looks great! 👏👏👏💪🖖

[@MakerGray]

Thank you so much!

[@billybike57]

Awesome ideas in your video, thanks for sharing!

[@MakerGray]

Thanks for watching!

[@40redfox40]

I’m going to build everything you just showed lol, looks fantastic.

[@MakerGray]

I love hearing that! Thanks so much!

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

WoW!! Just wow! For someone who has never built a cabinet or drawer before, you did a terrific job. I really do love seeing the younger generation getting involved in a time honored traditional hobby. I think you made a great choice for a miter saw. With the slide bars in front it saves a lot of room, plus you have the reputation of a great Japanese Company behind it. I subscribed based on this first and only video of yours that I have watched. I look forward to more of your content.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate your comment and sub! Welcome :)

[@tonyokello7108]

For an OCD maker, I feel like I could just live in your workshop 😅

[@MakerGray]

As a fellow OCD maker.... thats a huge compliment thank you! 😄

[@tonyokello7108]

Great work there@@MakerGray

[@williamdoyle649]

Love the French cleat wall.Especially the saw holder.I will copy!

[@MakerGray]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@chipmeister111]

This is really awesome. You really made a functional station that is also really nice to look at. I saw Michael Olm's miter station build and after watching yours, I'm pumped to build mine. I got my first double bevel, sliding miter saw this week and I'm going to incorporate many ideas I've gotten from both you and Michael into my build. Thank you for posting this video. It's helped bring my creativity level up to 11. Subscribed

[@MakerGray]

Very cool! I love hearing this. This new station has really changed my workshop for the better. Thanks so much for your comment and for watching!

[@user-vo2fh1vt7e]

짱입니다! 나보다더 잘한다! 진정한 엔지니어!오야지!

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

What a great project. You knocked it out of the park. This will make your whole shop experience better, every day; it will be a joy to use and really steps up your game. Well done.

[@MakerGray]

My thoughts exactly. It's so much more enjoyable out here now! Thank you so much!

[@esschuele6336]

Oh this is absolute heaven here. Thank you so much for this. I’ve been watching many different videos for a good idea on my small shop setup and this is absolutely perfect. Thank you very much for sharing this.

[@MakerGray]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you! Really appreciate your watching and enjoy working on your shop setup!

[@esschuele6336]

@@MakerGray new subscriber. And thank you 💓

[@deziomakes]

What a great space and presentation!

[@MakerGray]

Thanks you so much!

[@jasonjtg21]

I’m sold the small part storage pushed me over the edge great work love it!

[@MakerGray]

It's such an easy project and such an organizational dream for small parts! Thanks so much!

[@Shadoweclipse1386]

Lovely builds! I've been using French cleats for a few years and they are amazing. One thought though: if you make any tool holders for your French cleats that are a bit heavier, you may want to reinforce the wall cleats with screws as well!!

[@kady5398]

Your re-do is excellent, well thought out. You brought some great points on the french cleat wall with locking the holder down and the saw holder is very cool. The cabinets are beautiful.

[@MakerGray]

I love hearing this. Thank you so much! Really appreciate the comment!

[@oakfever]

My goodness. You’ve inspired me. I’m doing this. Thank you!

[@MakerGray]

Wonderful!! I'm so glad I did. Thank you so much!

[@seanpatterson1609]

This was a fun build to watch. It's always exciting to set how others use and improve their shop spaces. Thank you for sharing. You did a great job making the Alm design suit your needs.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you so much! I agree on the excitement of seeing how others use and improve their shop spaces. I appreciate you watching!

[@andrewpinson1268]

From you first comments, I did not think I would pick up any new ideas, but there were several good ones, like the saw holder. Drawers look like they were made with someone more experienced in cabinet making. Well spaced. As a serious wanna be woodworker, but very experienced KZbin watcher it is fun to watch shop re-do's. Not bad at all is the old saying.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your watching and the comment :)

[@EastAvenueWoodWorks]

That saw holder is a great idea, Although I came here for the miter saw station, as this will be my next workshop build, once I've finished the small projects I have already started.

[@MakerGray]

I'm really happy with this miter saw station! I can definitely recommend it. Great project and plans by Alm Fab

[@jimrosson6702]

Turned out great so many great ideas thanks for sharing

[@MakerGray]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@clemp3010]

Wow, that came out great! Im definitely going to steal some of your ideas! I am in the planning stages of a new woodshop inside my main shop. Super nice build!

[@MakerGray]

Thank you so much! Appreciate your watching and enjoy the new wood shop build!

[@PatricesProjects]

Your workshop is so functional and looks great. I am on the fence about making a French cleat wall.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you so much! I highly recommend the French Cleat wall. It's so versatile. I'm so glad I did it!

[@matthewwysocki5019]

Nicely done!

[@WeReno]

Great video. We plan on building one early 2024. Thanks for some inspiration.

[@MakerGray]

Wonderful! So glad to help and thanks!

[@dre7637]

I just found your channel and I love it! I hope you will post more often! 😊

[@MakerGray]

Absolutely! Lots to come. Thanks so much and welcome!!

[@David-ic5nu]

Wow.. 🤌

[@rickchichester9327]

Awesome build! You gave me some great ideas

[@MakerGray]

So glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@mjscpr]

That really was very well done and impressive. Thanks!

[@MakerGray]

I'm so glad you think so! Thank you so much for watching 😄

[@joewatson7965]

Well done

[@MakerGray]

Thank you!

[@317-Woodworker]

I bought the same saw miter saw a few years back. One of my favorite purchases for quality and space savings! And way to go on the miter station! I went with the Kreg miter system for the measurements. French cleat walls are a must. Nice addition!

[@MakerGray]

Very cool! I really appreciate your comments. Thanks so much, and thanks for watching!

[@jeremyspecce]

Great job Erin, it’s definitely a big step up indeed!

[@MakerGray]

Thanks so much Jeremy! I appreciate it! 😄

[@MrPjaybird]

Great job.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you!

[@pwguitars]

I really dig that saw holder😊

[@MakerGray]

Thank you so much! Me too! All design credit to The Evening Woodworker

[@blairray5070]

Great video. I love the saw holder. Thanks

[@MakerGray]

That saw holder is so cool! Thanks!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

This looks great. Night and day! I’m still struggling with my original shop furniture that I pieced together as a beginner woodworker. I know it’s time to upgrade.

[@MakerGray]

Your shop sounds like mine! I finally got fed up and I'm so glad I took the time to upgrade. I'll be much more productive going forward... and it was fun :) Thank you for watching!

[@bobmartin6055]

Outstanding!

[@MakerGray]

Thank you!

[@davidmeyer9204]

Thank you for sharing!

[@MakerGray]

Thanks for watching David!

[@vitale6633]

Excellent !!! Great Ideas. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sportstertaco]

Amazing as always!

[@MakerGray]

Thank you so much!

[@therick0996]

Such a great and inspiring build!

[@MakerGray]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it!

[@jasonfaulkner3215]

Looks great

[@MakerGray]

Thanks!

[@cliff5240]

Great job, neat, clean, and organized!

[@MakerGray]

Thank you Cliff!

[@RobertDeloyd]

I'm impressed! My shop is just built from 2x4s and scraps of plywood, but it's functional 🪚🔨 Nice job 🤗

[@MakerGray]

That was me before - 2x4 but totally functional. Thanks so much!

[@deanowright359]

Great build ! Nice tool arrangement

[@MakerGray]

Thank you very much!

[@daifeichu]

This weekend I'm planning on getting rid of the peg-board wall and replacing it with a French cleats in my shop. Thanks for the tips. I made a battery storage cabinet this summer. The chargers are on the top which slides down when I need to charge a battery. I have Ryobi, Milwaukee and Makita chargers and I find it funny that Makita never thought of adding key holes. I ended up forming some blocks around it and holding it down with paracord. I think I'll check out that Etsy store for the Makita charger holder.

[@MakerGray]

I'm so glad I did the french cleats! I'm glad to hear you're going to add some too. I also thought it was weird about the keyholes. Thanks so much!

[@donovanjenkins672]

Great video! I love watching these videos, motivates me to keep working on my garage shop.

[@MakerGray]

I'm so glad to hear it! Thank you for watching!

[@NickFabi]

Subscribed!! Great well thought out workshop build. Particularly like the simple but very effective french cleat lock (definitely going to be adding this into my build) cheers

[@MakerGray]

I love the french cleat lock also! Just as you said - a simple but effective solution. Thanks for the comment, the sub and welcome!

[@snowbound322000]

So dope

[@joecnc3341]

Nice work!

[@MakerGray]

Thanks so much!

[@ricksmith9910]

Great job! I just stumbled on your video and have since subscribed 😊

[@MakerGray]

Awesome! Thank you so much and welcome! 😄

[@martinebangs6520]

Beautiful shop, great organization....now come do mine, lol.....Take care...🍁 🍁 cheers !!!

[@MakerGray]

Haha I wish I could. Thank you!!

[@chaselesser3191]

I feel like you should consider making a power tool station for your chargers. It seems like they taking up a lot of space. Or it’s not being utilized as good as it could be.

[@RodgerDodger196]

What was the RHYOBI GUAGE NAIL GUN YOU USED TO MAKE THAT wonderful fence

[@reforzar]

I think I would like to order one.

[@MakerGray]

Ok, one order of everything for Brian! Thanks for watching :)

[@rodneybosco7376]

Great job on the mitre saw station. It looks like I have the same mitre saw, and dust collection is less than ideal. How have you liked your setup and if so do you have any tips on setup?

[@MakerGray]

The last miter saw I had had zero dust collection, so moving up to this one seems like a dream! It's pretty good but not as great as I expected. I've got mine on my Festool Midi, which is great but I'm wondering if I might need something stronger. I saw that Shop Nation is coming out with a 3D printed DC solution for this saw soon. I'm very interested. Thanks so much!

[@fredyquiroz7654]

Love your set up. I’m thinking about buying the new Makita 40v 12” miter saw. Do you have the 12” or 10”? Also, how deep do you need to make the cabinets for that saw you have?

[@MakerGray]

Thanks so much! I've got the 10" Makita corded. I love it! The cabinets are 2' deep and its the perfect depth for this saw.

[@jhende7]

This is awesome - I just got the same saw and am looking to build out a miter station like this. Quick question - did you need an adaptor for your Festool hose (I assume its the 27mm) to hook into the Makita dust collection port? Looking at mine it seems to be a real weird size! Anyhow - looks awesome!

[@MakerGray]

I actually bought an adaptor on Etsy but ended up not needing it! My festool hose (27mm) surprisingly fits right into the dust port perfectly. Thanks so much for watching!

[@chrisb2443]

This looks really excellent! I particularly like the French cleat wall. What type of plywood are you using there? I’m in the UK and I don’t think we have anything other than birch ply (which has its supply issues and high cost these days) that would be suitable for cabinet building and look as nice as that. Most ply we have is just construction grade.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you very much! I did use birch ply, but not baltic (the best stuff). The ply I bought was a step below that but still nice for cabinets. It's easy to find here, although no ply is priced inexpensively anymore. I hope to keep this station for a long time so I didn't mind paying for it. Thanks again!

[@pdxwildchildroberts5586]

USA here..Wow....I hit the bell n everything..and have 'never' received a notification for any of your vids....ohhh well...I'll just slink back off to my corner😥

[@MakerGray]

Shoot sorry to hear that! I'm not sure why that happens. Thank you for watching though!

[@jonathanzj620]

That saw holder is genius. On the screwdriver holder why did you remake the whole thing as opposed to just attaching a clear to the old one?

[@MakerGray]

Thanks so much! The old screwdriver holder had some holes cut for different tools I dont use anymore. I wanted something that fit my current screwdriver setup a little better and I had lots of scraps to use. Easy fast build :)

[@thehawkc]

I love Michael's Alum woodworking, the way the toe kick is made has been around for decades. I'm amazed that you tubers think that other you tuber makers just " invented " common practices that pros' have been doing forever.

[@MakerGray]

No one ever said Alm invented that toe kick idea. I said that is the method he uses and I like it.

[@joshuaquick5511]

What about glue storage? I currently have mine stored on a flip cart due to it being in the plans I bought however, it seems to occasionally interrupt workflow

[@MakerGray]

Good question. I dont have a great glue storage option yet. I have seen some french cleat options that look great but I need something a little bigger. For now, I have mine stored all together in one of the storage cubes under my big workbench. Works well for now.

[@YuraKvadrat132]

👏👏👏

[@jayreeves8665]

so i have the same saw, do you have the modified plans for sale?

[@MakerGray]

No plans from me as this is all Michael Alm's project. But it was as easy as modifying the saw cabinet height for the height of the Makita instead of the Festool. Super easy. I hope you build it! Works great with the Makita. Thanks!

[@tweederhill]

What small-parts organizers are you using? (Sorry if you’ve already answered this)

[@MakerGray]

Happy to help! They're mostly all from Home Depot. I believe the two biggest organizers are Dewalt. And the smaller black organizers are Husky. They've all been great and I just built the shelves to fit the organizers. I hope this helps!

[@tweederhill]

@@MakerGray Awesome. Thank you! I did find the Husky ones and actually found some at Harbor Freight. Can't get mad at cheap organizers. Thanks for your time and your reply!

[@lovablepersona5000]

Your tool holders are really cool but it seems like you could just screw them to the wall rather than using French cleats. I guess I just don't get French cleats.

[@MakerGray]

Thanks! French cleats are a stronger mounting system. The load is spread over a larger area. But my favorite part is how adaptable they are. All of the tool holders can move around and reconfigure as I add more. And if I decide I don't want one of the holders, I simply lift it off and there are no screw holes to cover. Hope that helps!

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

you're pretty

[@moirani2021]

❤🤍💚

[@Bbcchild123]

Great to see that at least not all girls spend their time in TikTok, games, or other bullshit things.

[@balazslakatos9817]

another workshop organization video, just what the world needed. I'm looking forward to see the mandatory pocket hole and epoxy table videos too. nothing original nowadays.

[@TracyJammeh]

Hey, grumy gus. Thanks for sharing

[@balazslakatos9817]

@@TracyJammeh Calling me on names is childish. Being honest doesn't makes anyone grumy. You welcome btw.