Todd A. Clippinger's Workshop

Todd Very nice shop.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

A great shop and nice tools. I like the cabinet saw, planer, and sander.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Todd, I like the layout of your shop and your outfeed table for your saw. Nice..

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

Thanks for the kudos guys. The infeed table and the assembly table are on wheels. Mobility is key in a small shop. The outfeed table table is stationary, I got a little fancy with tapered legs and arches for the stretchers. The tops are 2 layers of 3/4” plyood and are covered with laminate. The laminate is far more durable than melamine and the bright surface helps “lighten up” the shop. The assembly table is on wheels but takes some effort to move it. I don’t do a lot of hand tool work, so this has been very appropriate for my style of labor. There are casters under the middle of the assembly table for extra support because of it’s size. If you are budgeting for tables like I built, the 2 big ones are about $550 (includes vise) and the smaller infeed cost about $350.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Todd,

Please mess up your shop a little bit at least. You make guys like me look bad with all the clutter I have. At least spread some saw dust on the floor.

:)

Nice shop.

Dusty

-- Dusty

I wish, I wish, I wish….......ran to the garage…....nope, still no change. great shop.

But you gotta get some tounge and groove on those walls. Tell this missus that it’ll inspire you.

-- ICN, Bill, (http://www.beavercreekfitness.com)

Great shop! I’m envious. Some day though… I agree about the daily clean up. Walking into a cluttered shop is sorta like coming home to a kitchen full of dirty dishes.

I like your tables very much. They have sparked a few thoughts for my own space (albeit much smaller).

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

You have a very nice shop! Great equipment and all wonderfully set up. You must be a very happy woodworker.

-- Jesus is Lord!

What a great shop and the items your producing are just fantastic.

-- "Have you hugged your pet today?" ---------- Larry

Very nice… envious of the space. I have every one of my machines going on a mobile base so I can roll them into the middle of my 24×24 space to use them. I guess if I did this for a living I would have something to complain about. Love the way you have organized the space though. I am anxious to see the rest of the pictures.

Drew

-- Drew, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Todd… would it be worth it to you to drive down here for some 4×7 fixed pane windows? just the glass sandwich but they are brand new and I have 2 of them.

-- Drew, Pleasant Grove, Utah

I was looking around for some other shops that were “close-by”....ha….we’re out in the middle of nowhere it seems….but I like the space in your shop…I’m finally getting electric for my 220 equipment this week…the electrician shows up Friday!!! yay. We seem to have similar taste in bandsaws! I don’t get out much, so it’s not likely for me to be dropping by Billings anytime soon since I’m JUST DOWN THE ROAD in Rapid City…you have a really nice shop.

-- /\/\/\ BarryW /\/\/\ Stay so busy you don't have time to die.

So who is the guy standing so proud in the middle of your shop? LOL!

Really nice shop Todd. Mine has to remain mobile and compact because it serves double duty as a garage, but I really would enjoy being able to “spread out” as you have done here.

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

What would I know, I’m only a dog. But it looks like a good place to take a nap…

Actually, we have not seen you for a while. How are things going?

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Green with envy! :-)

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Nice shop Todd. I really like the layout, and the worktables. Did you make them?

-- Jamie, Kentucky

Hi Todd,

When I think of what the ultimate shop for me would be It is pretty much what you have set up for yourself. The size seems perfect for a one man opperation and the layout looks very efficient. I like yourself believe in a clean and organized shop. The level of your work is also top notch!

-- Brian, Folsom, CA http://www.brianfullerdesigns.com

You certainly have just about everything you need to spend a winter in the shop. Very nice and well organized.

-- Mark

I love, & envy your shop.

I also admire all of your artistic woodworking talent.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Very much looks like a shop suitable for a high level pro, like yourself.

your shop looks great

-- anthony pelton

You do have a great shop. I like your outfeed table with the storage … I printed that photo for more inspiration.

-- Teri, Kokomo, IN

I still dig the outfeed table, very organized. The shop looks great! Alot brighter with the sheetrock and paint!

Nice shop Todd….you provide me great inspiration to push forward with my new shop.... Thanks

-- Splinters - Living and Loving life in the Rockies - http://www.splinterswoodworks.com/ - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5220040

Todd,

Fantastic SHOP! What a great space and what great tools. I too like the assembly table. Great Job!

John

-- John -- Racine, WI -- Woodworking..."It's not just a Hobby, it's an Adventure"

Todd thats a nice shop.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Todd,

I really don’t know how I missed this post. I apologize for just now getting around to looking at your shop. It is simply wonderful to have this much shop space available. Yours appears to be well organized and I really like the shop tables that you have built. They are solid and add much needed storage to your shop. And you have some nice tools to work with as well.

Thanks for the post. I enjoyed visiting with you.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

BEAUTIFUL SHOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

Very nice shop Todd!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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Ok, now lets see the video tour!

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Wow, you have a nice, clean, and organized shop!

-- Matthew Weatherly

Wow that is a really nice shop. That is cleaner than mine has been for probably 15years. By the scene out your window I think I know the area you are in. I still want to come see you sometime when I get to the big city…
now you not only need a finishing room but a production room for your video… :-)

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...

That’s some shop!!
One would think you could make something in there. Do you do much in there? Only joking ;-)
You have been blessed with a talent and a shop. drip, drip, that’s me drooling. Thanks for the peek.

-- Bob K. East Northport, NY

Great shop.

-- ...it's rennovation time!!!

Seems pretty well lit to me, or it may just be because it is dark outside the windows! I kinda like the fact I can see outside through your windows. Adds the feeling that what I’m seeing is real. My shop I used to have had only 1 window, and all I could see was the back of my house. :) Its a lovely shop, and you make wonderful work in it!

-- Adventure? Heh! Excitement? Heh! A Woodworker craves not these things!

I agree with the clutter issue. i clean almost everytime also. it makes the work process a hole lot easier when you are able to go and grab what your looking for.i love what you have done with the place. keep at it

Ah, I just found out that you are in Montana. The state I want to come and visit again the most.
I visited there about 10 years ago, I stayed there like a week or to 10 days for fly fishing, and of course Yellow Stone.
I don’t know how long it takes that all the circumstance will allow me to visit there again, but I will someday.

-- Junji Sugita from Japan, http://tetra.blog12.fc2.com/

You’ve got a great shop. Mine is not quite as large, but is also situated at 46 degrees North. I understand what you say about lighting. Even though I’m not U.P. there all winter, I did stay thru thru early December. The short hours of daylight and cloudy skys really make you want to go out and buy more light fixtures.

Has Spring arrived yet?

-- "Heaven is North of the Bridge"

Spring is arriving. The windows were open on the house today letting in fresh air and chasing out the stale air of winter.

I was working in the shop with the double doors open to the sun. It was perfect!

I noticed today that I need to get the lawn mower fired up.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

I’ll trade you my shop for your shop :)

-- San Diego, CA US Navy

i love your shop i would love to come work for you…. some amazing projects come out of your home away from home

Great looking shop Todd. It seems to be very well organized and efficient. Very well done and laid out.

-- Brad, Oregon- Wood, it's what's for dinner.