Building a Custom Mudroom Bench: Professional Cabinetry Tips for DIYers

I’m kicking off 2026 with a major milestone: my first professional commissioned piece for Saw Dog Woodworking! In this video, I’m building a massive 86-inch entryway mudroom with shoe cubbies, coat storage, and Shaker-style doors. Whether you're a hobbyist or starting your own woodworking business, I’m sharing the professional techniques that made this build possible, including: ✅ Maximizing Plywood: Using cut-list optimizers to save money. ✅ Edge Banding: How to make paint-grade plywood look like solid wood. ✅ Solo Shop Hacks: Using spacers and jigs to act as a "second pair of hands." ✅ Pro Doors: Using a router table for perfect mortise and tenon Shaker doors. ‼️ Support the journey and join the "Saw Dog Pack by hitting Subscribe and Like!