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I made one yesterday. I'm a 50 year old gal new to wood working. I had a heart attack and lost my job. So, now this is way to earn money. I so appreciate you !
Awesome Tonya , keep at it, you can now see why guys love this stuff , proud of you getting into it , your never to old to enjoy your wood working , there is always things to learn and have some fun doing it and make some money , well done , you go gal. 🙏
Like you, my health forced me out of work for almost 8 months, and at 64, it's not easy to find jobs, so I'm only part-time. I've been piddling around with woodworking for many years, but in order to make ends, I've taken it a bit more seriously. I make a fair bit from free scrap wood I find. It's amazing how many places you can find scrap wood. Granted, I still buy wood for some projects, but when you can profit from free wood, it's a win.
I'm 58 and am now unemployed after almost 3 years at a nicely lucrative profession. Now I find myself 'unhirable' probably due to my age. I really want my hubby to finish up his workshop setup so I can do like you gals. I know I could learn how to make these projects, just need to get comfortable with the tools😍
@20sherilynn Luckily I've been handling most of my power tools for a long time, but I do understand what you mean. I was given a scroll saw from a fellow woodworking friend and have to admit it took me months to get up the nerve to play with it. I'm still not what I'd call proficient with it, but that's because I rarely have a need to use it so not enough practice. Lol I think the jigsaw took me more time than anything to get good at. It's really just one of those things that takes slowing down to learn, then you can speed up once master it. Lol The very best to you in your new quest!
This is a great wood project book th-cam.com/users/postUgkxkPIWb22DigCqxmlXerCyUF4HCl6eSU2L . Most of the projects use the pallet simply as a source of reclaimed wood not as a recognizable pallet so even if you didn't have a pallet you could make these projects with any reclaimed (or even new) wood. The instructions are excellent. The style is charming and would work with lots of different decor. There are quite a number of projects that involve tiling of teh wood pieces which is a really cool idea and can produce beautiful pieces when working with aged wood.
Origin: A hotcake / hot cake is, in fact, what we know today as a pancake! The phrase originated in the 17th century (with the word pancake first appearing in the 1400s) and referred to a cornmeal based pancake which were HOT items (hence the “hot” in the name), especially when made and handed out after church on Sundays. The belief is that they were considered “hot” because they would sell out faster than they were made. Love the garden basket! They are ridiculously priced in stores. Definitely gonna make myself one or two. Thanks Matthew!!
Matthew, A good source for the leather straps on the baskets is old men’s belts. Usually available at thrift stores for around $1. Cut them to any length, just stay away from the holes. These are also great for a rustic look on chests and boxes for hinges.
That's a great idea! I'm all about repurposing and thus renewing the life of items I use in art/craft/woodworking/decor projects, so that's a tip that I'll store for later. 😊 On this basket, though, I found I personally prefer the look of the jute/hemp rope. 😉
@@johnwilliams1353 John, I believe using old belts will make cutting and sizing easier. Of course you could use any type of leather but speed and neatness is worth a lot.
Life hack for drawing a "perfect heart". Invest in a heart shaped box of chocolate for your significant other, once its empty put the cover on and you have a "perfect heart" to trace onto wood. Could even use the box once to make a stencil out of 1/4 ply or something to that effect. The heart shaped boxes come in all kinds of different sizes as well, so you could make multiple different sized designs.
I did the same thing the other day for a niece of mine...traced out a heart on a box of candy,same day gave her a heart with her and her husband’s name trim routed in.
@@angelbear_og I have found getting my needs met in spite of stores much easier now that I just do whatever I want. Bring a large piece of paper in and trace one of those boxes over it and then leave without buying it. Wham, bam, thank you ma'am. No compass needed, no nasty chocolates needed.
My mom used to woodburn and paint baskets like that in the early 90s. Gave me flashbacks to sitting at boooooring craft fairs in the mall when I was a kid!
Hi my name is Esther, I just shared your video with my son because he is a serious hobbyist with the would. I know he'll enjoy your work and I wanted to tell you that I love that dresser and look split that is amazing. Thank you for sharing
I'm 53 y/o carpenter from AZ. My body is wearing out from working so much...lotta wear and tear. Recently my arch of my foot started hurting from carrying center blocks around....we been working on a lot of block work. I think it's time for early retirement. So I need something to do when that day comes. I been watching your channel and I got a lot of ideas for future projects so I'd sell this kind of stuff at swap meets. I'm not going to copy your ideas exactly but I can do it my way. 👍 Thanks for the videos....it gives me confidence after my retirement that I'd be making some stuff to make some side money. I'm gonna utilize my miter saw and brad nailer. With simple ideas 💡 I could build anything even dog houses, bird houses, planters or even microchete for flower pot holders 😁 I learned woodworking in high school so I have no excuses 😉
Had to quit my equipment operation job due to spine surgery gone wrong, the wife and I decided that I will turn my love for woodworking into my new job. So I'm getting ready for this summer's craft fairs and I must say. You're an inspiration to me and many others I'm sure. This is a big gamble but when I wake up I look forward to my day vs the past 20yrs of working. Thanks again
Love your videos. Made the garden basket with my grandson. Hes learning to use the diffrent hand tools and he had the time of his life. Now all he wants to do is watch your videos to make more stuff. Its easy to get him away from video games now
New subscriber and new to woodworking. I'm a Disabled Combat Infantry Veteran w/PTSD. I love building things and DIY projects. It's therapeutic for me. My dream is to start my own TH-cam channel and help others. Hopefully, I can be as good and helpful as you!!! Also, that split dresser, in the top right corner, is the coolest dresser I've ever laid eyes on. Do you happen to have a video of making that? If so, I would love to watch it. Thanks for the videos and helpful tips. I will definitely continue to support
I have made 5 well covers (windmills and lighthouses) for my friends out of reclaimed pallet wood, I give them as gifts, it's a labor of love and service..
I really like the ideas that you come up with, even the copy kat items from the home deco stores. Got me some cedar pickets now, ready to make some baskets of various sizes.
I did this more than forty years ago. My projects were most always larger. I can’t emphasize enough to keep the projects small. Money is always better in the small projects. Back then there was always enough work. I generally was 18 months backlogged. I have to re-learn pricing & marketing but it shouldn’t take too long.
For a newbie woodworker, and a single on a tiny pension (tiny budget), these amazing projects will totally change my life and my ability to continue to work with wood. Thank you SO SO much, Matthew, for all the inspiration and all you give us!!👍👍👍
It's simply amazing what people will spend money on, AND how much they'll spend on the silliest things. That being said, a good salesman can sell a freezer to an Eskimo, so marketing is definitely vital. I pursued a degree in business administration many years ago with a focus on marketing, and you're right. Companies spend OBSCENE amounts of money on us marketing majors to ascertain the pulse of the market for any given item, and then come up with ways to create discontentment in the general public in order to entice them to buy. That's all marketing is. It's just creating discontentment in people's minds so they THINK they need something that they probably don't need. Such is life. Thanks for all these great ideas!! As a rank amateur woodworker, I actually have the skills necessary to make these, so I'm going to give it a shot!!
I’m probably the oddball in this conversation. I’m not looking for ways to make money for myself, but I do support my local Woman’s Club, that supports lots of local, national, and international, organizations. I’ve been making up a number of your projects (love the bird condos) and donating them to be sold. Thanks to your plans they have raised about $1,000.00 in the past three months. Keep the videos coming, and a huge thank you!
I love these videos! So many people hate to share how to make things because they are afraid it takes away from their profits. Super nice of you to do these and inspire people to not only make their own but to also sell them!
i think the world is so large its pretty unlikely that would happen. im from a small rural town in australia, so im not gonna be affecting this guys customer base much lol
I’m about to do a big purge. When I started my woodworking career I started with free wood. Lots of pallets and materials being thrown away on job sites. Plus people would give me stuff. I never knew when I’d find my next stash of wood so I never turned anything down. I’ve gotten to where I buy my lumber from a sawmill. But I can’t bring myself to throw out my lumber stash of scraps. I am low on space and trying to reclaim my shop. SO it’s time to purge! I would much rather make a bunch of scrap projects than send it to the burn pile. Gonna have to look through more of your videos as I remember there were several other projects you’ve showed. Thanks for sharing.
9:45 I was thinking that if you could put the descriptions along with the selling price whenever you show the item in the corner of the screen would be very much appreciated because I pause video and take a screenshot so when I get some time to build some of these awesome wood projects, it makes it easier to decide which one to build and trust me, I got countless screenshots of you with different items. Thanks for the great content. Keep the great ideas coming!
been watching for about a year or so. recently retired and want to get back into wood working to stay busy. if i sell. proceeds will go to my favorite charities. local independent cat society is my number one.
You teaching style is perfect for me. Really appreciate your input and the time that you take to make these videos I know we’re just individuals on the same planet but I sure appreciate that you put your stuff to film because it makes a huge difference in my life. I’m a decorator designer and I end up making a lot of things because I just can’t source that amazing. Thank you.
This basket would be a great gift for Mother's day. Put a few garden tools, plant markers, maybe a pair of garden gloves inside and I think people would love it. Thanks Matthew for another great build.
I’m going to use these ideas to get my kids involved in woodworking. We plan to make some of the items and put them in a local thrift store. The profit all goes to a local animal rescue. Hopefully this will let us know what people are interested in and focus on those items. Money for pets and hobbies for the kids.
Ok, since Matt encourages us to share, I would like to hopefully prevent some of my fellow newbies from the feeling of DUH! I've had for the past hour or so. I figured out the issues I was having earlier. One, it helps a lot to ensure that you are using the correct drill size. 5/8 is not the same as 3/8 and will cause tear out. Two pocket hole screws are designed to stop when they hit a ledge (i.e., a counter sunk hole), and if you don't counter sink the holes deep enough, the screws won't go in far enough. Hope this helps some of you because I feel like an idiot. Come pay day, I'll be ordering the Kreg Quick Flip, I can tell you. Enjoying making these and have added a new touch that I will put on the brag board once it's finished. Thanks again for the help earlier Matt.
matt on the heart, was thinking to double the boards so there is 2 sides that makes the back, then when you cut the heart ot it doesnt matter which side faces out, also could make it hangable with a rope, then it would turn in the wind
the more i watch you, the more my wife wants me to make. she loved the basket and has me making her 2. thanks MP for making your vids and keep doing what you do. Ken
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking: Here is the thing. I love wood working I really do... But I also really like Facebook debates. When people are gripping about this president or that political party and how they have NO MONEY.. I get to say stuff like, did you know that you can create a 50-100 dollar wood doodle from 1 fence picket that cost 4-6 bucks... and you DONT have any money?? They say naaahhhh.. to wit I insert.. MATTHEW PEECH, FOR THE WIN!!! You give me Awesome money making ideas, AND free wins??? Amazing!!
I’ve made 2 of the baskets and made some changes that I thought were an improvement. Firstly instead of using a section of picket for the end portions of the basket I used a 1 x 6. The cedar picket was too thin to drill that many screws into to attach the strips. Secondly, I thought the bottom needed 4 slats rather than 3. The gaps between the pickets on the bottom were spaced too far apart making it a little less useable. I’m much happier with the changes. It is a cute design. Using the pickets for the slats seems a little thick and clunky to me so I might try it with something like a 2 x 4 cut into 3/8inch strips. Love your projects!
Man I may have to get ya to sell me some fence pickets , Down here in Florida Cedar fencing is a rare commodity. The most common of course is PT Pine , But SO SO much of it is Garbage. I've found fence boards that vary in thickness to the point that the width of the board may be 1/2" an then across the face it tapers to maybe 1/4" if your lucky . In addition I've found them So Wet it's ridiculous an if you give them a couple days to dry what was once a somewhat straight board now looks like a rollercoaster track along with being crooked as a dogs hind leg 😝.
Have you made videos on How To Paint or Stain small projects. Old barn board look too. I think you would get a lot of hits on that. How to brush , roll, spray. On small projects you want to thin the paint. You could go into what colors are popular now. Thanks
I have only built your farmhouse planter box but want to build more things like these. Only problem is I still cant build the planters fast enough lol I have been building them since last year and have been very successful. I cant wait ti try some new things. Thank you once again sir!!!
I'm gonna say it, wood here in Eastern Pa. is out of sight!!! no cedar, pine board are crazy hight still (April 5) 23, great projects, but I guess I'll have to keep looking.
Something I remember from grade school, if you fold a piece of paper in half the long way and draw half a heart then cut it out and unfold you will have a heart with perfectly matched sides. Any size, and it keeps that hand drawn look.
Just starting building this basket for an upcoming yard sale and a word of advice: DO NOT TRY TO COUNTERBORE A 3/8" HOLE IN CEDAR. I used both a countersink / counterbore bit and a 3/8" drill bit. Both completely destroyed the ends of the slats. Cedar is too soft to be drilled that close to the end. The best approach I've found is pre-drilling an 1/8" hole and using a #6 x 1" wood screw. It still tears out some of the end but not like the 3/8". If anyone has found a better way, please let us know! Nonetheless, Matt keep doing what youre doing! You've been a tremendous asset to us all!
I especially like that garden produce basket because when dealing with root stock vegetables, carrots, potatoes, beets, or even tomatoes from the vine, you really like any dirt to be able to fall away, so spaced slats are perfect. If using for other smaller garden goodies, like green beans, or snap peas you can simple lay a dish towel inside. Think I would upscale it with 1/4" mesh liner stapled on the inside of slats, so you can wash-off garden produce with a hose in the same basket you picked in. A very useful item that will sell.
Great episode Matthew. The garden basket is a home run man, 1) I need them for myself, 2) I know people who would also love them for flowers, and other displays. 3) I already know a couple was to improve it !! and only 1 picket !!?? awesome.
Love the ideas, Matthew! I can't help but share this, and wonder if anyone else has ever felt the same. A great movie to watch is "The Astronaut Farmer" with one of my favorite actors, Billy Bob Thornton. I swear you sound just like him... and so much so you almost start to look like him as well. lol This meant to be a complimentive observation. Thanks for all the great project tips!
Use the back strap for a French cleat. That way you only need to hang 1 matching cleat on the wall and you can change decorations for each holiday. Make a set of decorations for all the major holidays.
Thanks as always Matthew for new money making ideas. Since I live in area that only have box stores for wood I have reached out to several local fencing companies for wood. Some charge but most give it to me free because it saves them from charges taking it to the dump, so increases their profits and most of the wood has the old wear look great for the project ideas you share.
Hmm. Hadn't thought of that. Hey, Joel, are you talking about getting used fence boards from these companies, the stuff they rip out when installing a new picket fence, or...something else? My only concern with collecting used ("reclaimed") wood is getting treated wood, so I have done my best to only pick up scraps & reclaimed wood from indoor projects. (And last summer I got some wall & roof boards from a 1940s build being torn down after sitting vacant for years following a house fire. Got some beautiful cedar 1x8/10/12, and it's amazing how great of shape they're in after a good cleaning to remove soot!) I don't care what anyone says, there's WAY too many toxins in our every day lives and I will NOT use treated lumber. (From my perspective, anything I can do to reduce that toxin load is in the best interest of the humans, companion animals, & overall environment where the end project is going! 😊)
@@4UnlimitedBEing Yes all reclaimed wood I use is for outdoor projects that would be for potting or such nothing that would be used trays or handing of food. I also have local A/C business who has Oak pallets that new units are shipped in on. Any projects I make for inside I have a contractor who orders from big city for better wood, and sells anything that is over ordered.
@@4UnlimitedBEingif she is doing outdoor projects then the wood have old stain would be fine. Other than the actual fence posts, most fences are not treated wood, usually just cedar because it holds up better and yes most will be stained/sealed at some point but many people will do that anyway. With pallets just look for the makings to see if they are just heat treated or chemically treated, heat treated ones are safe for indoors
Thank you for all of your ideas. I can appreciate all of your hard work and time spent creating these videos. Made several Chickenic tables, now onto the baskets. The farmers market opens in 3 weeks. Thanks again.
The hexagon tray would be nice with a taller hexagon box in the center to hold cutlery. Condiments and spices can be put in the tray around it and used outside for cookouts.
Or make the center box shorter to hold change. Keys, wallets, watches, etc can then be put in the tray around the outside. That would be a tray that can be left on a bedside table or entry hall table inside the house.
Another great video I don't really sell a lot of stuff but I like to build things. I use your channel for ideas for gifts for my friends and family. People really like it when you take the time to build and personalize things for them. Thanks for the great ideas and your advice.
The heart I made mine out of tough and groove then traced out the heart cut it out, glued them together. But I first choose different colors painted them then put together. I get my tough and groove boards free I'm lucky with that part Love your chanel learn lots with the smalls..thank you Mathew
I'm busy making planter boxes right now. I will also be making the garden boxes. My wife told me before the video was over she wants 4 of the garden boxes
In Norway we say that "det vil selge som varmt hvetebrød" - "It will sell like hot, fresh baked bread". Maybe the hot cake saying come from the norwegians that emigrated to USA in the 1800's ?
At first, I thought they were decorative lobster traps. It's a New England thing. Great video Mat I'm going to make some of your projects. I only have the room to make smalls great ideas.
I live in central Texas, far, far away from lobster country and that was the first thought I had too! Thought Matt was converting lobster traps into baskets.
thanks again for another great craft show idea and market place, etsy, etc. i cant wait to get moved and start my woodworking again. wife wont see me for a couple weeks at this point
Made my first one a minute ago (I don’t have a table saw so I had to get someone to cut the strips [nor do I have enough work space to use a track or circular saw]). Always looks easier on here but now that I have a reference one, I’ll do better next time.
Love these videos, I just need to get started making some of these items. If you could do me a favor, make a playlist for Smalls where you have all of these together, would make it easier to find some you're older Smalls videos. Appreciate you bro
Super new newbie here, and I thought I'd share why I'm here. I'm interested in making organizing bins for my makeshift workbench and wall storage as well.
YOUR garden trug ( An old English word. ) / basket sells very very well here in Thailand, They use them as they are actually were intended to be used. Mine are inserted into slots at each end that greatly makes them strong and long lasting. Thank you. .. I CANNOT get a higher price than $ 6... Its a tough life for some of us.
Another great video. I did several of the Spiral Christmas trees last year and sold about 50 each. This vid is great because I had people asking about a "garden" basket just like the one here. Like the Christmas tree one I will get the plans to help support you and the channel. Thanks and have a great day!
You knocked it out of the park again Matt! Thanks for the new ideas! Keep them coming! I did notice when I zoomed in on the watch holder that they actually used two pieces of wood on theirs because they grain on the base is going a different direction, but the one piece idea makes more sense for sure. Thanks again brother!!
Subscribed and liked too, thanks for the video, I love working with wood, usually I make kitchen cutting boards, tables, chairs etc but there’s millions of things I could make like wooden lampshades, shelving, simple bookends, and a few other things which can all sell well 👍 Greetings from Poland Glen 👍
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I made one yesterday. I'm a 50 year old gal new to wood working. I had a heart attack and lost my job. So, now this is way to earn money. I so appreciate you !
You’ve got this!
Awesome Tonya , keep at it, you can now see why guys love this stuff , proud of you getting into it , your never to old to enjoy your wood working , there is always things to learn and have some fun doing it and make some money , well done , you go gal. 🙏
Like you, my health forced me out of work for almost 8 months, and at 64, it's not easy to find jobs, so I'm only part-time. I've been piddling around with woodworking for many years, but in order to make ends, I've taken it a bit more seriously. I make a fair bit from free scrap wood I find. It's amazing how many places you can find scrap wood. Granted, I still buy wood for some projects, but when you can profit from free wood, it's a win.
I'm 58 and am now unemployed after almost 3 years at a nicely lucrative profession. Now I find myself 'unhirable' probably due to my age. I really want my hubby to finish up his workshop setup so I can do like you gals. I know I could learn how to make these projects, just need to get comfortable with the tools😍
@20sherilynn Luckily I've been handling most of my power tools for a long time, but I do understand what you mean. I was given a scroll saw from a fellow woodworking friend and have to admit it took me months to get up the nerve to play with it. I'm still not what I'd call proficient with it, but that's because I rarely have a need to use it so not enough practice. Lol I think the jigsaw took me more time than anything to get good at. It's really just one of those things that takes slowing down to learn, then you can speed up once master it. Lol The very best to you in your new quest!
This is a great wood project book th-cam.com/users/postUgkxkPIWb22DigCqxmlXerCyUF4HCl6eSU2L . Most of the projects use the pallet simply as a source of reclaimed wood not as a recognizable pallet so even if you didn't have a pallet you could make these projects with any reclaimed (or even new) wood. The instructions are excellent. The style is charming and would work with lots of different decor. There are quite a number of projects that involve tiling of teh wood pieces which is a really cool idea and can produce beautiful pieces when working with aged wood.
Origin: A hotcake / hot cake is, in fact, what we know today as a pancake! The phrase originated in the 17th century (with the word pancake first appearing in the 1400s) and referred to a cornmeal based pancake which were HOT items (hence the “hot” in the name), especially when made and handed out after church on Sundays. The belief is that they were considered “hot” because they would sell out faster than they were made.
Love the garden basket! They are ridiculously priced in stores. Definitely gonna make myself one or two. Thanks Matthew!!
Matthew, A good source for the leather straps on the baskets is old men’s belts. Usually available at thrift stores for around $1. Cut them to any length, just stay away from the holes. These are also great for a rustic look on chests and boxes for hinges.
That's a great idea! I'm all about repurposing and thus renewing the life of items I use in art/craft/woodworking/decor projects, so that's a tip that I'll store for later. 😊 On this basket, though, I found I personally prefer the look of the jute/hemp rope. 😉
Actuall, I do too. Just wanted to pass along the tip while I thought of it. I might use rope on one and a leather handle on another just to compare.
Great idea!
You can also use boot leather js
@@johnwilliams1353 John, I believe using old belts will make cutting and sizing easier. Of course you could use any type of leather but
speed and neatness is worth a lot.
Life hack for drawing a "perfect heart". Invest in a heart shaped box of chocolate for your significant other, once its empty put the cover on and you have a "perfect heart" to trace onto wood. Could even use the box once to make a stencil out of 1/4 ply or something to that effect. The heart shaped boxes come in all kinds of different sizes as well, so you could make multiple different sized designs.
Or you could just understand how to construct the shape. It's not hard. And you don't need to spend money on nasty junk food.
I did the same thing the other day for a niece of mine...traced out a heart on a box of candy,same day gave her a heart with her and her husband’s name trim routed in.
I just use a cricut
Nicely done.
@@angelbear_og I have found getting my needs met in spite of stores much easier now that I just do whatever I want. Bring a large piece of paper in and trace one of those boxes over it and then leave without buying it. Wham, bam, thank you ma'am. No compass needed, no nasty chocolates needed.
My mom used to woodburn and paint baskets like that in the early 90s. Gave me flashbacks to sitting at boooooring craft fairs in the mall when I was a kid!
Hi my name is Esther, I just shared your video with my son because he is a serious hobbyist with the would. I know he'll enjoy your work and I wanted to tell you that I love that dresser and look split that is amazing. Thank you for sharing
I'm 53 y/o carpenter from AZ. My body is wearing out from working so much...lotta wear and tear. Recently my arch of my foot started hurting from carrying center blocks around....we been working on a lot of block work. I think it's time for early retirement. So I need something to do when that day comes. I been watching your channel and I got a lot of ideas for future projects so I'd sell this kind of stuff at swap meets. I'm not going to copy your ideas exactly but I can do it my way. 👍 Thanks for the videos....it gives me confidence after my retirement that I'd be making some stuff to make some side money. I'm gonna utilize my miter saw and brad nailer. With simple ideas 💡 I could build anything even dog houses, bird houses, planters or even microchete for flower pot holders 😁 I learned woodworking in high school so I have no excuses 😉
Had to quit my equipment operation job due to spine surgery gone wrong, the wife and I decided that I will turn my love for woodworking into my new job. So I'm getting ready for this summer's craft fairs and I must say. You're an inspiration to me and many others I'm sure. This is a big gamble but when I wake up I look forward to my day vs the past 20yrs of working. Thanks again
I love hearing that you are finally enjoying your job. It’s the best feeling. You’ve got this! Best of luck!
Love your videos. Made the garden basket with my grandson. Hes learning to use the diffrent hand tools and he had the time of his life. Now all he wants to do is watch your videos to make more stuff. Its easy to get him away from video games now
New subscriber and new to woodworking. I'm a Disabled Combat Infantry Veteran w/PTSD. I love building things and DIY projects. It's therapeutic for me. My dream is to start my own TH-cam channel and help others. Hopefully, I can be as good and helpful as you!!! Also, that split dresser, in the top right corner, is the coolest dresser I've ever laid eyes on. Do you happen to have a video of making that? If so, I would love to watch it. Thanks for the videos and helpful tips. I will definitely continue to support
I ended up finding the video. Not sure why I didn't just do that to begin with. LOVE the "MAD HATTER" build!!!
I have made 5 well covers (windmills and lighthouses) for my friends out of reclaimed pallet wood, I give them as gifts, it's a labor of love and service..
I really like the ideas that you come up with, even the copy kat items from the home deco stores. Got me some cedar pickets now, ready to make some baskets of various sizes.
I did this more than forty years ago. My projects were most always larger. I can’t emphasize enough to keep the projects small. Money is always better in the small projects. Back then there was always enough work. I generally was 18 months backlogged.
I have to re-learn pricing & marketing but it shouldn’t take too long.
For a newbie woodworker, and a single on a tiny pension (tiny budget), these amazing projects will totally change my life and my ability to continue to work with wood.
Thank you SO SO much, Matthew, for all the inspiration and all you give us!!👍👍👍
Best of luck and thanks for watching!
Agreed and Amen!
It's simply amazing what people will spend money on, AND how much they'll spend on the silliest things. That being said, a good salesman can sell a freezer to an Eskimo, so marketing is definitely vital. I pursued a degree in business administration many years ago with a focus on marketing, and you're right. Companies spend OBSCENE amounts of money on us marketing majors to ascertain the pulse of the market for any given item, and then come up with ways to create discontentment in the general public in order to entice them to buy. That's all marketing is. It's just creating discontentment in people's minds so they THINK they need something that they probably don't need. Such is life. Thanks for all these great ideas!! As a rank amateur woodworker, I actually have the skills necessary to make these, so I'm going to give it a shot!!
I’m probably the oddball in this conversation. I’m not looking for ways to make money for myself, but I do support my local Woman’s Club, that supports lots of local, national, and international, organizations. I’ve been making up a number of your projects (love the bird condos) and donating them to be sold. Thanks to your plans they have raised about $1,000.00 in the past three months. Keep the videos coming, and a huge thank you!
That is awesome! Thank you for what you’re doing.
love the small projects
New sub Melbourne Australia 😊
Welcome aboard!
I love these videos! So many people hate to share how to make things because they are afraid it takes away from their profits. Super nice of you to do these and inspire people to not only make their own but to also sell them!
Of course!
i think the world is so large its pretty unlikely that would happen. im from a small rural town in australia, so im not gonna be affecting this guys customer base much lol
I just bought 6 cedar fence pickets today from our local Home Depot & they were $3.28 apiece. That's still a cheap build for those baskets.😊
I’m about to do a big purge. When I started my woodworking career I started with free wood. Lots of pallets and materials being thrown away on job sites. Plus people would give me stuff. I never knew when I’d find my next stash of wood so I never turned anything down. I’ve gotten to where I buy my lumber from a sawmill. But I can’t bring myself to throw out my lumber stash of scraps. I am low on space and trying to reclaim my shop. SO it’s time to purge! I would much rather make a bunch of scrap projects than send it to the burn pile. Gonna have to look through more of your videos as I remember there were several other projects you’ve showed. Thanks for sharing.
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I was thinking that if you could put the descriptions along with the selling price whenever you show the item in the corner of the screen would be very much appreciated because I pause video and take a screenshot so when I get some time to build some of these awesome wood projects, it makes it easier to decide which one to build and trust me, I got countless screenshots of you with different items. Thanks for the great content. Keep the great ideas coming!
The Wood Dr. has done it again
Congratulations. Excellent video with great info and without any bothersome music!
been watching for about a year or so. recently retired and want to get back into wood working to stay busy. if i sell. proceeds will go to my favorite charities. local independent cat society is my number one.
You teaching style is perfect for me. Really appreciate your input and the time that you take to make these videos I know we’re just individuals on the same planet but I sure appreciate that you put your stuff to film because it makes a huge difference in my life. I’m a decorator designer and I end up making a lot of things because I just can’t source that amazing. Thank you.
You’ve definitely got it goin on. Great job man.
This basket would be a great gift for Mother's day. Put a few garden tools, plant markers, maybe a pair of garden gloves inside and I think people would love it. Thanks Matthew for another great build.
I’m going to use these ideas to get my kids involved in woodworking. We plan to make some of the items and put them in a local thrift store. The profit all goes to a local animal rescue. Hopefully this will let us know what people are interested in and focus on those items. Money for pets and hobbies for the kids.
Ok, since Matt encourages us to share, I would like to hopefully prevent some of my fellow newbies from the feeling of DUH! I've had for the past hour or so. I figured out the issues I was having earlier. One, it helps a lot to ensure that you are using the correct drill size. 5/8 is not the same as 3/8 and will cause tear out. Two pocket hole screws are designed to stop when they hit a ledge (i.e., a counter sunk hole), and if you don't counter sink the holes deep enough, the screws won't go in far enough. Hope this helps some of you because I feel like an idiot. Come pay day, I'll be ordering the Kreg Quick Flip, I can tell you. Enjoying making these and have added a new touch that I will put on the brag board once it's finished. Thanks again for the help earlier Matt.
matt on the heart, was thinking to double the boards so there is 2 sides that makes the back, then when you cut the heart ot it doesnt matter which side faces out, also could make it hangable with a rope, then it would turn in the wind
the more i watch you, the more my wife wants me to make. she loved the basket and has me making her 2. thanks MP for making your vids and keep doing what you do. Ken
Lol sorry about that. Your wife will love you for it though :)
Thanks!
Thank you!
I am so happy that we live in this modern era, so I get to say without shame.. I love this man.
Lol love you too man 😂
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking: Here is the thing. I love wood working I really do... But I also really like Facebook debates. When people are gripping about this president or that political party and how they have NO MONEY.. I get to say stuff like, did you know that you can create a 50-100 dollar wood doodle from 1 fence picket that cost 4-6 bucks... and you DONT have any money?? They say naaahhhh.. to wit I insert.. MATTHEW PEECH, FOR THE WIN!!!
You give me Awesome money making ideas, AND free wins??? Amazing!!
That last one though! Love the basket.
Thank you! 😊
I’m not into big projects because of my arthritis but these projects are perfect for my home. Even for gifts!! Thank you 😊
You are so welcome!
its perfect for wood workers who dont have much work space too!
I used to be in wood working, I'm just getting started back.
Thanks for the tips
I’ve made 2 of the baskets and made some changes that I thought were an improvement. Firstly instead of using a section of picket for the end portions of the basket I used a 1 x 6. The cedar picket was too thin to drill that many screws into to attach the strips. Secondly, I thought the bottom needed 4 slats rather than 3. The gaps between the pickets on the bottom were spaced too far apart making it a little less useable. I’m much happier with the changes. It is a cute design. Using the pickets for the slats seems a little thick and clunky to me so I might try it with something like a 2 x 4 cut into 3/8inch strips. Love your projects!
The algorithm showed me your channel from these video series on smalls that sell. Glad it did
Welcome aboard!
Man I may have to get ya to sell me some fence pickets ,
Down here in Florida Cedar fencing is a rare commodity.
The most common of course is PT Pine , But SO SO much of it is Garbage.
I've found fence boards that vary in thickness to the point that the width of the board may be 1/2" an then across the face it tapers to maybe 1/4" if your lucky . In addition I've found them So Wet it's ridiculous an if you give them a couple days to dry what was once a somewhat straight board now looks like a rollercoaster track along with being crooked as a dogs hind leg 😝.
Those pyramids work perfectly for painting stands.
Have you made videos on How To Paint or Stain small projects. Old barn board look too. I think you would get a lot of hits on that. How to brush , roll, spray. On small projects you want to thin the paint. You could go into what colors are popular now. Thanks
I have only built your farmhouse planter box but want to build more things like these. Only problem is I still cant build the planters fast enough lol I have been building them since last year and have been very successful. I cant wait ti try some new things. Thank you once again sir!!!
Thank You Matt! Keep doing what you’re doing! 😁👍🏻
Thanks! Will do!
I'm gonna say it, wood here in Eastern Pa. is out of sight!!! no cedar, pine board are crazy hight still (April 5) 23, great projects, but I guess I'll have to keep looking.
11:10 love your videos,,, retired now and need some extra cash,,, gonna have you dust off my shop tools and get busy,,, keep up the good work
Thank you very much for sharing your skills and knowledge with us..
Something I remember from grade school, if you fold a piece of paper in half the long way and draw half a heart then cut it out and unfold you will have a heart with perfectly matched sides. Any size, and it keeps that hand drawn look.
Nice tip.
Just starting building this basket for an upcoming yard sale and a word of advice: DO NOT TRY TO COUNTERBORE A 3/8" HOLE IN CEDAR. I used both a countersink / counterbore bit and a 3/8" drill bit. Both completely destroyed the ends of the slats. Cedar is too soft to be drilled that close to the end. The best approach I've found is pre-drilling an 1/8" hole and using a #6 x 1" wood screw. It still tears out some of the end but not like the 3/8". If anyone has found a better way, please let us know! Nonetheless, Matt keep doing what youre doing! You've been a tremendous asset to us all!
Having the same problem
the hanging basket is really cool! Thanks for the great videos!
You are so welcome!
More smalls that sell YES sir we love them. Pickets oh yes.
Yes!
I especially like that garden produce basket because when dealing with root stock vegetables, carrots, potatoes, beets, or even tomatoes from the vine, you really like any dirt to be able to fall away, so spaced slats are perfect. If using for other smaller garden goodies, like green beans, or snap peas you can simple lay a dish towel inside. Think I would upscale it with 1/4" mesh liner stapled on the inside of slats, so you can wash-off garden produce with a hose in the same basket you picked in. A very useful item that will sell.
Great episode Matthew. The garden basket is a home run man, 1) I need them for myself, 2) I know people who would also love them for flowers, and other displays. 3) I already know a couple was to improve it !! and only 1 picket !!?? awesome.
You’ve got this!
Nice...where you see garden baskets, I see Cat Beds... Thanks for all your hard work, Matthew!
I love it.
Another awesome Matthew Peach video presentation!
My all time favorite racing carpenter 👏🏻
Huge compliment. Thank you so much.
Love the ideas, Matthew! I can't help but share this, and wonder if anyone else has ever felt the same. A great movie to watch is "The Astronaut Farmer" with one of my favorite actors, Billy Bob Thornton. I swear you sound just like him... and so much so you almost start to look like him as well. lol This meant to be a complimentive observation. Thanks for all the great project tips!
I made one today. As well as 5 chicknic tables. Great videos
That is awesome!
Use the back strap for a French cleat. That way you only need to hang 1 matching cleat on the wall and you can change decorations for each holiday. Make a set of decorations for all the major holidays.
You are Awesome . Thank you for opening my eyes. With All the info, now my life will be better ❤
Wonderful!
Love that split looking dresser that is behind you to your left you need to show it up close..
Thanks as always Matthew for new money making ideas. Since I live in area that only have box stores for wood I have reached out to several local fencing companies for wood. Some charge but most give it to me free because it saves them from charges taking it to the dump, so increases their profits and most of the wood has the old wear look great for the project ideas you share.
Hmm. Hadn't thought of that.
Hey, Joel, are you talking about getting used fence boards from these companies, the stuff they rip out when installing a new picket fence, or...something else? My only concern with collecting used ("reclaimed") wood is getting treated wood, so I have done my best to only pick up scraps & reclaimed wood from indoor projects. (And last summer I got some wall & roof boards from a 1940s build being torn down after sitting vacant for years following a house fire. Got some beautiful cedar 1x8/10/12, and it's amazing how great of shape they're in after a good cleaning to remove soot!) I don't care what anyone says, there's WAY too many toxins in our every day lives and I will NOT use treated lumber. (From my perspective, anything I can do to reduce that toxin load is in the best interest of the humans, companion animals, & overall environment where the end project is going! 😊)
@@4UnlimitedBEing Yes all reclaimed wood I use is for outdoor projects that would be for potting or such nothing that would be used trays or handing of food. I also have local A/C business who has Oak pallets that new units are shipped in on. Any projects I make for inside I have a contractor who orders from big city for better wood, and sells anything that is over ordered.
@@4UnlimitedBEingif she is doing outdoor projects then the wood have old stain would be fine. Other than the actual fence posts, most fences are not treated wood, usually just cedar because it holds up better and yes most will be stained/sealed at some point but many people will do that anyway. With pallets just look for the makings to see if they are just heat treated or chemically treated, heat treated ones are safe for indoors
Thank you for all of your ideas. I can appreciate all of your hard work and time spent creating these videos. Made several Chickenic tables, now onto the baskets. The farmers market opens in 3 weeks. Thanks again.
Great film to me. Thank you to share it~!
Thank you for all your videos ❤
The hexagon tray would be nice with a taller hexagon box in the center to hold cutlery. Condiments and spices can be put in the tray around it and used outside for cookouts.
Or make the center box shorter to hold change. Keys, wallets, watches, etc can then be put in the tray around the outside. That would be a tray that can be left on a bedside table or entry hall table inside the house.
Sure thank God for your knowledge brother. Thanks man
Of course!
Awesome video. Thanks again Matt
My pleasure!
Another great video I don't really sell a lot of stuff but I like to build things. I use your channel for ideas for gifts for my friends and family. People really like it when you take the time to build and personalize things for them. Thanks for the great ideas and your advice.
I like the garden baskets. Think I'll get busy and make some.
You’re always coming in clutch. Keep it up!
Watched a few videos now. Subscribed! Thank you, Matthew, for the helpful tips and tricks.
The heart I made mine out of tough and groove then traced out the heart cut it out, glued them together. But I first choose different colors painted them then put together. I get my tough and groove boards free I'm lucky with that part
Love your chanel learn lots with the smalls..thank you
Mathew
I'm busy making planter boxes right now. I will also be making the garden boxes. My wife told me before the video was over she wants 4 of the garden boxes
Lol sorry about that 😬
Really enjoy the blue tape band-aid. I just use regular masking tape. And...sometimes a drop of super glue
Can't get enough of these videos. Thank you so much for sharing!
Glad you like them! It’s my pleasure
Harbor Freight Flush Cut Saw for the win!!! LOL. I've had one of those around my shop for 15+ years.
Great video
Please keep this going!!
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In Norway we say that "det vil selge som varmt hvetebrød" - "It will sell like hot, fresh baked bread". Maybe the hot cake saying come from the norwegians that emigrated to USA in the 1800's ?
Hello fine human. I enjoy your vids because there is ZERO crap, just do your thing.
Thanks!
At first, I thought they were decorative lobster traps. It's a New England thing. Great video Mat I'm going to make some of your projects.
I only have the room to make smalls great ideas.
I live in central Texas, far, far away from lobster country and that was the first thought I had too! Thought Matt was converting lobster traps into baskets.
Me too 😂🦞🦞
thanks again for another great craft show idea and market place, etsy, etc. i cant wait to get moved and start my woodworking again. wife wont see me for a couple weeks at this point
Lol Have fun!
Made my first one a minute ago (I don’t have a table saw so I had to get someone to cut the strips [nor do I have enough work space to use a track or circular saw]). Always looks easier on here but now that I have a reference one, I’ll do better next time.
The random pictures are hilarious. Perfect amount not overdone.
Love these videos, I just need to get started making some of these items. If you could do me a favor, make a playlist for Smalls where you have all of these together, would make it easier to find some you're older Smalls videos. Appreciate you bro
I’ll see what I can do. Thanks for the input.
Super new newbie here, and I thought I'd share why I'm here. I'm interested in making organizing bins for my makeshift workbench and wall storage as well.
What a great Video and some awesome ideas My wife would love them baskets for her garden
Thanks!
The wood basket would also be great for fire wood and kindling and look great next to a fireplace or wood stove.
YOUR garden trug ( An old English word. ) / basket sells very very well here in Thailand, They use them as they are actually were intended to be used. Mine are inserted into slots at each end that greatly makes them strong and long lasting. Thank you. .. I CANNOT get a higher price than $ 6... Its a tough life for some of us.
Another great video. I did several of the Spiral Christmas trees last year and sold about 50 each. This vid is great because I had people asking about a "garden" basket just like the one here. Like the Christmas tree one I will get the plans to help support you and the channel. Thanks and have a great day!
Thanks so much for the support! I’m glad to see you’re hard work has brought much success!
You knocked it out of the park again Matt! Thanks for the new ideas! Keep them coming! I did notice when I zoomed in on the watch holder that they actually used two pieces of wood on theirs because they grain on the base is going a different direction, but the one piece idea makes more sense for sure. Thanks again brother!!
Hola Peech , well I finally decided to try and make one out of a cedar picket fence . Results : Not bad for my first try . Thank you !
I really appreciate all of things you show us….❤
Subscribed and liked too, thanks for the video, I love working with wood, usually I make kitchen cutting boards, tables, chairs etc but there’s millions of things I could make like wooden lampshades, shelving, simple bookends, and a few other things which can all sell well 👍
Greetings from Poland
Glen 👍
fantastic, off to the shop to make the basket. love these newbie projects. and learning so much about smalls
Wow another great video showing how to use woodwork. Well done.
Speaking of old expressions, I wonder where "Peachy Keen" came from. No pun intended Matt.
As Always, thank you for all the helpful tips.