Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Every maker has an opinion when it comes to organizing the shop… and everyone thinks they’re right.
This week on the Creative Makers Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most debated topics in woodworking and maker spaces:
🪚 French Cleats
🔧 Wall Control
🧰 Milwaukee Packout
🗄️ Shop Cabinets
📦 Drawers
🪵 Open Shelving
Which system gives you the best workflow? Which one wastes space? Which one grows with your shop? And which one is just plain overrated?
Whether you’re building your first garage workshop or outfitting your dream maker space, we’ll break down the pros, cons, costs, flexibility, and real-world experience behind each organization method.
We’ll discuss:
-Which system makes tools easiest to find
-Budget vs premium organization solutions
-Mobile storage vs fixed storage
-What actually works in a busy woodworking shop
-Mistakes we’ve made organizing our own shops
-How our organization systems have changed over the years
💬 Join us LIVE and tell us which side you’re on! We want to hear your opinions in the chat and settle this debate once and for all.
👍 If you enjoy woodworking, DIY projects, CNC, furniture making, 3D printing, and shop tips, don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Bell so you never miss an episode of the Creative Makers Podcast.
Creative Makers Podcast
1. Website: creativemakerspodcast.podbean.com
2. Patreon: supportcmp.com
Show Sponsor: Tyler Collier - FORG3D
Instagram: instagram.com/forg3d.store
Website: https://forg3d.store/blogs/news/new-products-launched-sys-grp-bench-grip-vacuum-pods
Matt Wackerle - Wackey Worx
YouTube: youtube.com/@WackeyWorxWorkshop
Matthew - The Wooden Mustache
Instagram: instagram.com/thewoodenmustache
Joey Gonzales - Steel Blade Woodworks
YouTube: youtube.com/@SteelBladeWoodworks
Steve Iadarola - Steve i Design
YouTube: youtube.com/@SteveI.Design
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Every maker has an opinion when it comes to organizing the shop… and everyone thinks they’re right.
This week on the Creative Makers Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most debated topics in woodworking and maker spaces:
🪚 French Cleats
🔧 Wall Control
🧰 Milwaukee Packout
🗄️ Shop Cabinets
📦 Drawers
🪵 Open Shelving
Which system gives you the best workflow? Which one wastes space? Which one grows with your shop? And which one is just plain overrated?
Whether you’re building your first garage workshop or outfitting your dream maker space, we’ll break down the pros, cons, costs, flexibility, and real-world experience behind each organization method.
We’ll discuss:
-Which system makes tools easiest to find
-Budget vs premium organization solutions
-Mobile storage vs fixed storage
-What actually works in a busy woodworking shop
-Mistakes we’ve made organizing our own shops
-How our organization systems have changed over the years
💬 Join us LIVE and tell us which side you’re on! We want to hear your opinions in the chat and settle this debate once and for all.
👍 If you enjoy woodworking, DIY projects, CNC, furniture making, 3D printing, and shop tips, don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Bell so you never miss an episode of the Creative Makers Podcast.
Creative Makers Podcast
1. Website: creativemakerspodcast.podbean.com
2. Patreon: supportcmp.com
Show Sponsor: Tyler Collier - FORG3D
Instagram: instagram.com/forg3d.store
Website: https://forg3d.store/blogs/news/new-products-launched-sys-grp-bench-grip-vacuum-pods
Matt Wackerle - Wackey Worx
YouTube: youtube.com/@WackeyWorxWorkshop
Matthew - The Wooden Mustache
Instagram: instagram.com/thewoodenmustache
Joey Gonzales - Steel Blade Woodworks
YouTube: youtube.com/@SteelBladeWoodworks
Steve Iadarola - Steve i Design
YouTube: youtube.com/@SteveI.Design
#CreativeMakersPodcast #Woodworking #Maker #Workshop #ShopOrganization #FrenchCleats #WallControl #Packout #MilwaukeePackout #GarageWorkshop #WorkshopStorage #DIY #Woodshop #ToolOrganization #GarageGoals #FurnitureMaking #MakerCommunity #WoodworkingPodcast #LivePodcast #MakersGonnaMake
