Why Outlander Woodworking?
Most furniture today isn’t made to last. Big-box retailers push out mass-produced pieces that look good for a while but are made from cheap materials like particleboard, veneers, and glue-laminated wood. Within a few years, they scratch, peel, wobble, and fall apart—leaving you to replace them again and again. “You get what you pay for,” couldn’t be more true in this case.
You deserve better.
At Outlander Woodworking, we create furniture that stands the test of time. Using solid wood, time-honored techniques, and meticulous craftsmanship, we handcraft pieces that not only look beautiful but are built to last for generations. See Our Work
What Makes Us Different
✔ No Particleboard. No Shortcuts. – Every piece is handcrafted from real, high-quality wood. No mass production, no factory shortcuts.
✔ Designed for You. Built to Last. – We create custom pieces tailored to your space, vision, and needs.
✔ Small-Batch Craftsmanship – We limit the number of projects we take on so that every piece gets our full attention.
✔ A Local, Hands-On Approach. – Founder Gavin O’Donoghue has spent nearly a decade designing and building heirloom-quality furniture for homeowners and businesses across the Twin Cities and St. Croix Valley. His work has even been featured on Twin Cities Live for its craftsmanship and originality.
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Our Mission
Most furniture today is made for quick sales, not lasting value. Mass-produced pieces rely on cheap materials, shortcuts, and assembly-line construction, leading to furniture that breaks, warps, or needs replacing in just a few years.
At Outlander Woodworking, we believe furniture should be built differently.
Our mission is simple: to craft furniture that lasts. We help homeowners and businesses invest in pieces that are designed with purpose, made from real materials, and built with expert craftsmanship.
We Stand for:
✔ Quality Over Quantity – No mass production. No flimsy materials. Only real wood, expert craftsmanship, and attention to detail.
✔ Timeless Design – Each piece is carefully designed to complement your space, blending form and function for a lifetime of use.
✔ A Personalized Experience – No off-the-shelf solutions. We listen to your needs, collaborate on design, and build something uniquely yours.
✔ Sustainability & Longevity – Instead of fast furniture that ends up in landfills, we create furniture that withstands the test of time.
