Low Cost High Profit - Small Projects That Sell - Make Money Woodworking (Episode 2)
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 พ.ค. 2024
- Grow your woodworking business with "smalls"! Often times smaller items are looked over by new builders because they are looking for that build that will bring in a nice profit. In this video, I discuss the power of smalls and how to think outside of the box. Ultimately any business comes down to profit margins. I'll give you a few examples of how selling items that anyone can afford can generate crazy sales with very little cost of goods sold!
And yes... In one of these examples, I made $1000 in a day by having pre-orders and knocking it out in a day! Sometimes we overthink things when the most profitable items we are looking past. Let's change that.
★ Plans! All plans include exploded views, cutting layouts, and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.
www.matthewpeech.com/
★ The New Outdoors Channel! / @pale-horse-outdoors
★ Support the page and join the community!
/ matthewpeechwoodworking
Access to behind-the-scenes content, plan of the month, Q&A, Early access, and tons more!
★MPW DISCORD! / discord
Our Discord is a place where you can chat with like-minded makers, share your brags, and ask questions about anything woodworking.
★ THE BRAG BOARD! Share your brags and view brags from other makers!
The brag board has its own discord channel where you can post, view, and comment on builds. Just follow the Discord invite link above!
★ Subscriber Discounts! (Affiliate links help to sponsor the content)
-------------------------------
The Most Comfortable Mask I’ve Ever Worn!
RZ Masks
15% off with promo code: PEECH
www.rzmask.com/m3
-------------------------------
Love my hearing protection!
AXIL Electronic Hearing Protection
Get 15% Off With Promo
Code: MPWOODWORKING
GSX 2.0
goaxil.com/pages/gs-extreme-a...
--------------------------------
MaKRS
Stain Pad - amzn.to/4aL7Aa8
Stain Sponge - amzn.to/442ty5A
Tack Cloth - amzn.to/4aG9XL2
--------------------------------
★Proudly Supported By / Partnered With:
Carhartt - Check out the latest Deals!
carhartt.pxf.io/NKWbyO
Kreg Tool - www.kregtool.com
RZ Masks- www.rzmask.com/m3
---------------------------------
★Links to tools you may see in my shop (Affiliate links help to sponsor the content)
Dewalt 1 1/2” forstner bit amzn.to/3u25YIX
25pc Hanger bolt amzn.to/3SAEuna
T nut amzn.to/3u8Sv1Y
Router amzn.to/3UiqJL1
Hammer amzn.to/3ru3YDU
CA glue amzn.to/3bu8RbR
Glue bot amzn.to/3cnVM44
Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 720 PRO, Blueamzn.to/3trFHkt
Dewalt Jig Saw amzn.to/3tGmkUS
Tin snips amzn.to/3UhSMdn
Tape measure amzn.to/3tF1IME
Pencil amzn.to/3PePbHX
Dewalt cordless orbit sander amzn.to/3qmYc7t
Swanson Square amzn.to/3TgUgSx
DEWALT 20V Max Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 2-Tool Drill Driver/Impact Combo Kit
amzn.to/3Kh5OAE
Dewalt Brad nailer amzn.to/3cEjysY
Dewalt Brad nails multipack amzn.to/48IfRdE
Glue bot amzn.to/3wHSFKT
Titebond III Exterior wood glue amzn.to/36HHBEx
DEWALT Compound Miter Saw- amzn.to/3fqkIWX
3M Cubitron II Mixed Pack!
I finally found it!!! - lddy.no/1i8ua
Check out my Amazon Page for links to all the tools you see throughout my shop!
amazon.com/shop/matthewpeechw...
------------------------
Instagram: / matthewpeechwoodworking
TikTok: / matthew.peech
Facebook: / primitivemillworks
TH-cam: / matthewpeechwoodworkin...
Let’s Work Together
www.matthewpeech.com/
#DIY #build #woodworking #palletwoodprojects
One of my favorite sayings is , " $20 walks in my door far more often than $1000 does. " So, I'm just as welcoming to the small buyer as the big one.
Thanks for the ideas.
That is a well Outstanding Sayin I Doooooo Admit!!!!! Thank You!!!!!
and those small customers are just another chance to get an easy referral for the big items
Exactly! As a shopper I love when artists have smalls at shows- I can take home treasures from multiple artists, not just one, and I'm happy to share their name/website with anyone and everyone in the meantime.
Beautiful saying oh my god! That speaks wonders!
Can someone build me a box to think outside of please?
😂
I can definitely do that.
Government does it everyday lol
I sell boxes $150
😂😂😂 that's hilarious, but yes I can
I'm so happy i made productive decisions about my finances. Bought my second house in September last year and hoping to retire next year at 52 if things keep going smoothly for me.
Congratulations, pls share some tips on how you achieved this beautiful feat, I would appreciate
I have a very diversified investment portfolio and I employ the services of experienced portfolio managers to ensure maximum returns and minimal loses.
I make huge profits on my investment since I let Mrs Brianna Megan handle my portfolio
Brianna Megan and I have known each other for months and she has made me a lot of money. My last profits from her were $18,500
@@thclapper2258 I want to invest, pls how do I reach out to your manager?
I honestly think you are probably the most honest TH-cam woodworker that I follow. You give honest, genuine advice and don't try to claim "Make $10,000 a day with this!!" or "How I made my first $50,000 day!" You give REAL advice, especially for hobby level woodworkers like myself. Keep making great videos my friend
"Smalls" is the way to go for me......this has been my approach for over a year......make tons of hexagon/octagon coasters, arrows, coat racks etc..... the profit margin is phenomenal ! I tried making furniture and other large items.....while they were satisfying to me I could not sell enough to justify the cost and time. So for me small is the way to go.......keep it up, maybe you will enlighten others.
Totally agree! But still make things that you want to challenge yourself with... make larger items your side hustle. Keep it up!
I realized this soon after getting into woodworking. I made a few furniture pieces, but because I don't do it full time, it took a long time to make (also, I didn't have a lot of tools). These smalls are extremely profitable and have bought me enough tools to make just about anything now. Now I'm known for my smalls, and I don't mind because I can quickly churn out these items working on them only on afternoons and weekends.
where do you sell
@@gilbertgarcia4040 believe it or not local sells keep me busy.....then I go to area craft shows about every 3-4 mos
Anyone can make things from wood. It's if you can sell it or not. I call bullshit on the "BUILD IT THEY WILL BUY" BULLSHIT. SHOW ME HOW YOU SELL IT OR WHERE. YOU SHOW ME THE WOOD, BUT NO SHOW ON HOW TO SELL. FIRST SIGN OF BULLSHIT. I SEE THOUSANDS OF WOOD WORKING BOOTHS WITH THE SAME PEICES IN IT FO 5 YRS. IDK HOW THEY STAY AFLOAT. MOST SAY RETIREMENT FUNDS OR PAYING OUT OF POCKET FOR RENTAL SPACE... ALWAYS LOSING MONEY.
Great video, thanks! I did a show where I had some beautiful custom cutting boards, beautiful wood and what sold out, $6 each or two for $10 cedar soap platforms. 3 1/2 inches square, cuts on the bottom and top to drain and a $0.25 bar of organic soap came with it. Cost me just under a buck to make. I went there with 50 of them can came home with none.
Yep brother... It's the $20 theory! People WANT to spend money... and smalls fit almost any budget.
I'm an American starving artist who is now living in South Africa. "No Jobs!!!" Your smalls idea, might just be something I can do to help bring in some added income. At least it will help... God bless you bro!
Insane… I’ve been struggling with having adhd, just been diagnosed at 38. We are nuerodivergent…. So when you said divergent it’s all clicked… and this is why I’ve been able to see furniture that someone would throw away, as something that can be reimagined beautifully. My new theme word is divergent ❤️
Adhd is just as much a blessing as it is a curse. You just have to play to your strength. I’m a career firefighter/paramedic and I thrive on stressful situations. I hate being bored and I have to exercise for example.
Man the world needs more people like you and I’m aiming to fill the spot
People spend so much time focusing on what they can’t do they forget how many resources we do have
You're one of the few that's actually on the right track. You can absolutely sell anything. The real problem many people don't realize they're having is marketing both themselves and their work.
After being knocked down and losing everything by being in Federal Prison and then being felled again and crippled by Covid in 2020. I think you've given me an idea to be useful again. You're a brilliant man!
Thanks! You can do it!
I’m 55 and just retired on New Year’s Eve, I worked at a custom cabinet shop for 5 years and have been a avid woodworker and cabinet maker on the side for the last 33 years. I still enjoy building cabinets but the smaller projects bring quicker satisfaction but I still it for fun and typically give the projects away.
I recently replaced 350’ of cedar fence and kept all of the boards knowing I’d have projects to make. My daughter recently most out and has asked me to build her several items, the joy I get from knowing that I can build anything she wants is really rewarding.
It’s so fulfilling to see the work of your hands to fruition. I truly believe that one of the reasons people of today are unfulfilled is due to lack of creativity and personal achievements related to building something. America is suffering… we are failing to engineer, failing to mass produce industrially ( or at least failing to maintain factories in light of cheaper production abroad) … we are failing as a nation. The work of our hands is a redeeming prospect. Perhaps the only redeeming prospect.
How wonderful that your daughter will have those physical reminders of your love forever!
Use 4" dried tree branches for coasters as well. Also I know a man that used dried tree branches from various species of trees cut them in slices and made beautiful wooden buttons. He was selling them like crazy.The Grain of the different wood was amazing.
Something i heard young and really stick with me all these years was the company motto of Sanrio "Small gift, big smile"
Very important point, constantly thinking outside the box. Others will catch up with anything you make that sells well. You have to be constantly creating and inventing. Never get comfortable.
Just subscribed, after 40 years in the steel mill they shut the door on us, too young to retire, have been looking for something just like your channel my friend. I understand your well thought out lessons and am most thankful. Indeed I have my own idea to work with some of these things. Hope to get an extra income going very soon, I sure need it! God bless you young brother.
I hope my steel mill doesn't close their doors
Good luck man!
Handmade things are THE best. I hope you succeed.
I highly recommend Stumpy Nubs channel as well.
@@JohnPlissken I been following him for years. Thank
This guy is giving life advice, advice that even teachers don't know about. Thinking outside the box is very important!!
Really appreciate your vids!!
So basically "think outside of the box" I think we get that point now.
I make kits for kids to assemble for Vacation Bible School. Need to nail it together and make cheap and take time and something decent kids will feel proud of.
Pallets are free and I've found some really good oak pallets over time. I just bought a 10 watt laser engraver/cutter and it's super easy and quick to use. Great little machine for smalls. You can be burning something and making other things at the same time. I would recommend looking into a laser as they are not that expensive now a days.
Truly appreciate all the wisdom and mentoring to so many of us embarking on the creative journey. Your videos have helped keep me motivated to get after it each day. Thank you for all you do sir!
We used to have a saying “don’t see what you can sell, sell what you can see!”
you could drill holes in the squirrel table and make it hold mustard ketchup and other condiments as a center piece for picnic tables.
Good idea. lol
Matthew, you are 100% correct about 'smalls'. I've never made things to sell before, but my sister sent me a photo of a rustic (palletwood) Christmas tree that she'd purchased. It had 20 multicoloured LEDs decorating it which made it look amazing (no lights it was frankly garbage).
I looked at it and my amazing wife said 'you could do better than that'.
At that exect time a neighbour, who knows I mess around with wood offered me a pallet and a pine door.
Long story cut short, I made 25 trees in just over a day (never done mass production, but amazed how much I could do if I planned it properly). My wife found LED lights in our local store for £1.50 (soft white and multicoloured), and 24 AA batteries for £2.98.
Paid £25 to book a stall at a local church Christmas Fayre - sold the lot in 3 hours.
The money I made was much less than I earn a week, but strangely, because it was from 'my own two hands' was way more valuable.
Honestly, my wife (now Project Manager) will be getting a seriously enhanced gift package this Christmas!
This is so empowering - massive boost in self-belief, self-worth etc.
Made a few friends, and even got the offer of some free old tools (which I love restoring).
Win win win win win...
God bless your wife
My family was in a car accident, everyone is fine, but we are down to one vehicle. My position was recently terminated from work so I have been collecting free pallets and scrap woods and am trying to learn the actual tools. I love all of your videos and advice- it's hard to not be intimidated by the equipment 😔
Find a local craftsman to walk you through the operation. Maybe a carpenter building a home in the area, etc.
People love to feel needed.
Have you sold anything?
@@mikefeddersen2476 thank you for your suggestion, I do frequent a custom table shop for scrap wood often. They ask for payment in craft beer 😆 maybe they'd be willing to help out.
@@joshuaallen5453 not yet, I've built a few things, I'm waiting to get some inventory to have my marketing friend come take photos, etc. for me. My goal is by May to have a set up in a booth, sell to friends in the meantime to help stay afloat.
What Mike Feddersen said -- get a mentor! I was intimidated by ladders & circular saws until my dear neighbor came over to help me do some construction that I was going to pay someone else to do. Not only have I saved a lot of money with DIY, but I'm way more confident with the tools (even electrical wiring!). Once I get everything finished and settled in I'll be doing some of these "smalls" projects for some extra income myself!
You got me scratching my head - How'd he think of that? Just when I thought you couldn't get any better, you go and pull out the squirrel table. Well, I'll be darned - That's some clever engineering right dur. I'm hooked!
The KEY words he used in this video --- THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. very good video.
Hello! I just purchased my first wood burner pen and supplies. I’ve been surfing TH-cam and came across this video. Love the content! Going to start creating and selling small and go from there. Appreciate the insight! Thank you very much for sharing!
Awesome! Thank you!
Brother, I dig your way of thinking. Furthermore, the fact that you share your knowledge is proof that good people are still serving this great nation! 💯🇺🇸
I work in Information Technology and randomly came across this channel at 2am. I want to start doing other things when I’m not busy working from home. I will start up my first project tomorrow!
I have a cnc and have been making custom coasters for myself and friends. One thing I struggle with is pricing them to cover my time and cost of materials.
I love your message. Making small, creative things can be just as rewarding as making big, complicated projects. Plus, using those small scrap pieces is a great way to recognize the value and beauty of that wood. None of it should be wasted. I want to find a way to use it, rather than just burning it or taking it to a landfill. I've been actively thinking of things that can be made from small scraps: boxes for fishing lures, keychain decorations, small carved toys and animals, Christmas ornaments, engagement ring boxes, and so many others. The list goes on and on!
I’ve just started woodworking after 25 years of installing wood fences. First I was thinking of creating things as a hobby but always thought it would be good to sell. This video was very inspiring. Thanks Matt
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
I am very thankful for the th-cam.com/users/postUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO that has been a tremendous help to me in building a perfect outdoor shed. I have been facing many challenges and difficulties for a long time, but this plan has guided me to correct the mistakes during the process. I am impressed by the projects and I express my gratitude to the creator of this collection of plans.
Wow I love this video my dad has just retired and would like to do more woodworking so I sent him this video told him that you are awesome just like he is 😊
What Matt is telling us is to think outside the box, by putting things inside a box! This man is a GENIUS!
Honey, remember that gift you made for me🥰 you need to make 10,000 by next Friday 😂
Really awesome! Reminds me of a friend that goes to auto swap meets. He would always take a bunch of hard to get rid of things like brackets or trim or light lenses in not to good condition. He would place them out for a dollar. He said even when people were not buying he would make enough to cover his space, $30-$40, and beer and usually fuel. So thanks for the tips. My wife is really crafty and always thinking of small items to sell and give away as presents.
😊love watching your shows. You have so many great ideas for people who have a dirt cheap budget . I didn't no money , but a strong desire! I started picking people curb finds trash Ben's, construction sights, house clean outs and came home with enough material to make a whole Trash to treasure flea Market show . So anything is fair game with a little hard ware expense large profit. Happy Hunting
I recently inherited my father’s entire wood shop. I can’t wait to get started. I have shop smith lathe table saw combo, drill press, band saw planer ect.
Thanks for all the knowledge!! That dresser up on the wall is really cool btw!
No worries and Thanks!
Brother in Christ! Amen. Thank you for your amazing videos an willingness to share your success stories.
No worries Beckwith!
If I could give this 5 more thumbs up I would. I was fixing to go in to furniture manufacturing before wood prices went up. The sale small is such a great idea
So I am a youth pastor and I think this could be a great kind of thing for our students to do for raising funds for camps, etc...! Thanks for this video!
Great video just what I needed, I started woodworking as a hobby to make things for myself. Now that I know a little more I want to start selling items. This is the inspiration I needed thank you
You've pushed me to begin my journey into woodworking. I've always wanted to and had a drive but never took the jump. I can't wait
Matt, thank you for this advise. We've been doing shows for years. We're always looking for new products. But, like you said the cost of materials can be a problem. So, last year, as a result of all the "stimulus" money and money from our retirement package. I (with her approval,lol) purchased a home saw mill. Material cost dropped to what I can drag out of our 5 acre wood lot. This is going to make me look at mill "scrap" a little differently. Thanks again. Now, back to work,we have a show in just 12 days.
I tore down a 130 yr old barn last summer and saved all the wood I could!! Can't wait to start making some "smalls"!!
I've always loved wood and always wished I'd gotten into it. The past 3 years now I have and I'm absolutely loving it. I built a 12ft by 12ft shed/workshop area from pallets and scrap wood and now build stuff in there when I get chance. Just built my wife a beautiful little set of 2 gates from stuff I had left. Hopefully I can keep making stuff. I really do love it.
I appreciate this video
I’m a finish carpenter , projects have been slow for me. I have a lot of time and was thinking of building from home. I like what you said about building smaller easier items with bigger over head vs a big piece and little profit and more time consuming. It really motivates me to go out and do it .
Thanks brotha
Such a great concept. As a consumer I remember going to Los Cabo’s I wanted to buy 2 oversized mugs in the Mexican pottery. The cheapest I found was $32 US for 1 mug Needless to say I didn’t buy any. I noticed that very few tourists were walking around with any purchases. They charge so much that no one buys anything, but if they had used this concept they would have sold way more. It’s true almost everyone has $20 to spend. So if you have a selection of $20 or less in your sales booth you will catch those $20 customer. Great advice as always Matthew. Love your videos
I have raised many scrap pulled where new houses are being built. With permission of course. I make small Christmas ornaments out of bits of wood wire beads and what ever. Cut out with a scroll saw and lovingly painted and assembled so each one is special. I have sold a bunch and given away many more.
This is as one of the most informative videos I’ve ever seen on TH-cam. Made me realize I’m going down the right path. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us. I'm a retired custom home builder. Now I make high end cutting boards and charcuterie boards and such. Been trying to do smaller crafts for pop ups
And you have given me plenty of food for thought. Thank you
Have you thought about making coasters from the cut-off's of your cutting boards? That could be amazing if you have enough scraps...
I think outside the box with cabinetry. Come to think of it, the box isn't even a box anymore. Great tips!
it's those little simple things, sweet and homey, that people see so much charm in..
You come up with some really creative ideas that we all can use and such simple and small items don't take much investment of time or money. Thanks again for helping the rest of us out
Thanks Guy and no worries!
Smalls are more apt to sell. People will part with 20 bucks really fast on a impulse buy, but its a lot harder to get them to spend 150 bucks unless its somthing they asked for or was in the market for.
Love it. I do the same thing with blacksmithing and wood. People will often spend 15 or 30 bucks for a small, where they won't spend 50 or a 100 for something much nicer. A lot of smalls I make in one or two heats like hooks, shelf brackets, steak branders, tent stakes etc... where the nicer piece might be 10 or 20+ heats knives, chisels, tongs, with more finish work and heat treating needed. Smalls are nice also because they finish fast and give me a greater sense of accomplishment. I also use free steel that I scrounge for all smalls. I spend time getting the steel, but I enjoy salvage and or hunting freebies. Great video!
Thanks man. Yea its true in about any field. And they add up fast!
I’m new to the idea of turning my wood working into actual way of making money and I so needed this video! Thank you!!
Matthew,
Thank you so much for what you do! I've gone down a TH-cam woodworking rabbit hole and of all the content providers I've watched, you are by FAR the most inspiring. Your relatable, down to earth, genuine, and most importantly - gimmick free approach is amazing. I've learned a lot from what you've shared with us and look forward to what comes next!
Thanks so much for your kind words and supporting the channel!
I love your contagious inspiration!! I love diy’s … I have so much wood left over from different projects. I can’t wait to let my mind go rogue
Thank you!!!
You could even add some screws to the squirrel tables to mount corn cobs on. 😁👏
I did on the ones I sold. I literally made that table right before recording.
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking NICE! 👏
He’s the GOAT, literally beard and all
i only stumbled across this video and im very appreciative for the time you took to make it. ive always been the crafty type; with my particular shine being able to make repairs with whatever i happen to have lying around…but your video has given my creative flame a new spark and given me that excited to explore feeling…thanks
Smalls have been my focus due to currently having limited money and work space. Luckily I have a bit of scrap wood and always on the lookout for the free stuff. I watch for broken furniture I can reinvent in parts as im always thinking outside the box. I appreciate you tips and enjoyed the video.
Just what I needed to hear today! I love making small things, like tiered tray items and little pieces of wood with different letters on them, to name a few. I thought I must be weird or lazy or not skilled enough to do woodworking. You gave me my hope back sir, thank you! 😊
I just enjoyed listening to you descriping the business. May I say that you have hit the nail on the head. Building simply and small is a profitable . Chris
I really enjoy videos like these. I can't wait to start wood working.
I made a couple plant trellises after I saw your video. I made the fan trellis pretty quick with a template on a sheet of plywood. I used 5/8×1 1/2" PVC from Lowes and stainless bolts and screws. I left the 2 outer pieces 8' long and cut them into spikes and added a bottom horizontal to stand on and get it into the ground. I also screwed from the back so the fasteners were hidden. $72 in material but my friend owns a high end gardening shop so he's going to aim for $160-200. I also made a shorter trellis by bending rebar in a half moon and welding a cut sheet of metal mesh and painted it copper color. Only took an hour and a half from start to painted. That was $25 materials. Potentially more profit in the metal version but I like these smalls. Great way to profit from scraps.
Heck yea! Loving how you're thinking outside of the box!
Sounds like a great looking creation. 💯
I just freaking love how you are always finding ways to be a Proud Poppa and show off the things that you are proud of your kids for making ❤ it's so heartwarming 😊
You have inspired me and I'm so thankful. Watching your videos has given me back my fire of creativity
This makes so much sense. I'm completely re-thinking my woodworking business. Thanks for the inspiration.
You've got it my man. No worries. Look at most of your "Big dog" woodworking channels... they all sell smalls of some sort. Like Katz sells his inventions. Big items have the wow factor... smalls bring in the constant flow of green.
Shipping will kill you on a large item....
@@peterlitwinczuk5403 I sell my large items locally. I mostly make outdoor furniture.
@@troyyarbrough are you located near Louisville KY. I have something I need made for me
@@GetYourShitTogetherWithGrandma I'm in East Texas, but I will see if I can help.
Thanks for sharing. I'm a recent widow (thanks to Covid) and spending time doing projects - you have provided great suggestions and I've decided to go for it! Bought some tools and starting to make some of your projects. Love that you share both the larger and these small ideas!
Just wanted to wish you the best
You've got this Linda! It's such a rewarding and therapeutic hobby! Have fun with it!
Awe Linda.....your in my prayers. We have a lost a few friends and family too. God Bless.
Im sorry for your loss. But, I bet your spouse is smiling from above. 🙏🏻🙂
@@condee7250 thank you! This is the first time I've posted a comment on any TH-cam so I've been blessed by those who took time to send best wishes!
One way to tell a person is successful in what they do, is that they are willing to share and pass on that knowledge to others without fear of competition or being outdone. Thank you for your wisdom and knowledge amigo.
A lot of these suggestions will not work for Aussies but the principal of the video is solid. Get creative and think outside the box. Could be a better money maker than your big ticket items. Great video mate.
Thanks!
Been looking forward to this one. Thank you for sharing brother. My wife and I are actually paying today to reserve our spot at a future market so great timing.
No worries my man. You guys have fun at the market! They are a blast.
This is fantastic advice.
I'm struggling to get the maples and walnuts that I want but furring strips are super easy to get and will fit in my family sedan.
And I bet routing a keyhole in the back would cut cost even more! Don't even need to buy the sawtooth hangers.
bro i know im late but you opened my mind on mini woodworking projects and you have some of the best ideas ive seen yet.
I agree 100 percent. People want grab and go items. You may get that custom sale once in a while, but smalls are the way to go.
Your videos are amazing…..as a newer woodworker (almost a year) I am always interested in challenging myself and skill set. However it would be nice to actually make and sell things to recoup the cost of my ever expanding shop tool collection. Although I may not have a huge drive to make some of the more simple items your displaying I also understand my skills aren’t quite to the level where I could get top dollar for a kitchen table, desk, or other higher end items I have made for my own home. Passion to create is what started me on this journey but you really bring an amazing perspective especially on what I can do with the multiple 30 gallon trash cans full of scrap that I have 👍 and make some money too. The cedar fence picket tip itself is amazing, I would have never thought of that one on my own……thank you thank you thank you🙏
Thanks for the tips! Loved it.
Also i go to home depot and Lowe's and go thru thier wood and find warped or marked wood that 80% is usable and get 70% off. I turn $100 worth of into $30 paid and still can use the 20% up in other projects.
Very simple and straightforward. One of the best videos I've seen on this topic
Another thing to consider is what the people where you live would enjoy. Matthew is from the south so the cross and arrow pieces sold well. I’m from the northwest so I’m thinking trees, bigfoot, and ocean, or beer themes would sell.
Very nice! Thats how you have to think.
Amen brother! Just subscribed because of the knowledge and ideas you imparted on me. Thanks and God bless you!
This is great information. I sometimes have a hard time thinking "outside the box" or creatively. I don't throw out any scrap wood.
It's a trained mindset. To start out check out pinterest and look up creative woodworking. Yea throwing away anything is rough lol.
We used to sell sanded off cuts as kids building blocks.
having lost my job last week, I have been inspired to try my hand at a bit of wood working after watching this... if I can make £100 a day on small items (on average) I won't need to find another crappy job :D
thanks for the inspiration
My brother you have inspired me. 4 years ago I started building things here in my apartment with some stained pallet wood that I had left over from a project. I started during the pandemic then I wound up turning myself off to it because I wasn't able to purchase anything in person and online prices where nuts. never thought of just hitting places for pallets and then the pricing I was lost on so as we speak I have about 45 shelf candle holders and candles that I didn't do nothing with and watching this video and others from your channel have given me the push I needed. thank you for explaining things so selfishly and for you your help in making me get that push again
As I'm gearing up for the first craft show of the season this Saturday, your videos are a gold mine for filling out my inventory with last minute quick items. Thanks! I already built 6 fan lattices last week and hope to make it to HD to get more materials for 6 more.
I've been making bottle openers out of pecan that was in my yard, so monetarily free, aside from the labor of milling. Lasered some cool things on the top and used metal inserts from Amazon. I figure $20 for those will be a good value. I've also made a bunch of mounted bottle openers with a bottle cap catcher tray at the bottom.. Those were made from pallet wood for the backs and fence boards for the trays. About $1.10 for the hardware and then my labor. I figure $30 for those.
Heck yea! Good luck at the show!
Would love to ee some pictures o this you made like the bottle openers.. TY
Sometimes I'll just go on Amazon and scroll through "wall art" or type the word "gift for..." and ask myself "how can I make this out of wood?"
Got so many good idea from brainstorming like this.
I also make "collectibles" by putting sports teams or movie characters on these projects.
Thanks for this inspiring video!
I really love the idea of smalls, especially like coasters. They're not only quick and easy but they're very simple to ship!
Absolutely. I have a good amount of 4 x 4 Oak that would make loads of coasters. I could make hundreds of them with my bandsaw.
Matthew, your ideas are inspiring!
Why Ty N M
I've been using cedar fence pickets for years. It's nuts and sad to see them go from $1.38 to almost $5 each.
I think it's great that Billy Bob Thornton has found a good hobby.
Iv got soo much wood left over building my own house..... im electrician but love wood working my workshop needs an upgrade and iv the tools this stiff has gave inspired ideas cheers mate
Thanks again Matt I always feel like you're talking right to me I know it's very selfish but if you eat me in my mind Street when coming to try to really start this thing! Is it w i watch on a regular but there's a couple of you I really helped me keep the focus and not procrastinate and not think that I have to do big start anything so I appreciate that I really like working with wood and learning more it's been years since I got to do this and that's where I can most at peace clear my head and just feel positive. thank you again you're awesome
No worries! Thanks for watching Aprylmerree
Very cool! Great tips on wood species and sizes. Wall art is a great idea, I would love to make my own now, you inspired me!😊 I should have made my own coat rack too, simple easy. Storage crates, planter boxes...so many projects, so little time!
I feel ya! LOL. Get to it Cynthia!
I love that coasters idea. Friggin genius.
I have made thousands of dollars using found wood. My wife found someone selling a demo'd deck delivered for $25. I pulled a thousand nails but got a ton of usable great lumber. People give things away on Craigslist free. I have picked up alot of a old oak t.v. stands etc and broke them down. There is always cedar swingsets people are giving away free if you take it apart. That wood is incredible and easy to take apart.. love frugal art projects