One Simple Woodworking Project That Sells! Make Money Woodworking
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- Are you running a woodworking side hustle or a DIYer, and you want to add a new project to your product list? This shoe tray/boot tray/shoe organizer has been a tremendous moneymaker for me. It's simple, easy, and low-cost to make, yielding high profits. Best of all....not many people are selling these on sites like Etsy, so the market wider! Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the video!
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Please share how you are selling and what price point. I see so many people claim to make $X / month but nothing to back up the statement. Are you selling these locally? Craftfairs? Etsy? Facebook Market Place? 100 @ $10? 50 @ $20? 25 @ $40? How many are you making each month to gain $1,000 in revenue?
Between Etsy and local. Mostly on Etsy, though. Prices depend on size and any customizations the customer might want. I've sold them as low at $100 and as high as $270. Thanks for the question!
@DeCastrosWoodworks where do you live that you can get those prices? I'm curious because you say as low as a 100 bucks but on Etsy you have it listed for $48? I'm not saying your not being authentic but if you want people to fallow you might want to be truthful and bring receipts. Adding you for now to see where you go and good luck!
I have them listed for that low, but I have not sold any of that size. Thanks for the comment! The engagement is a huge help.
@@lepchaung2446a good trick on Etsy is to list a small version at a low price and offer different sizes. They'll click because it's cheap and realize they want the bigger, more expensive one when they actually purchase something. It's a good way for new sellers to get their products seen by coming up in the search listing with a low price item.
@@lepchaung2446just my theory, but look through a LOT of videos on TH-cam I see more that make their money from the TH-cam ads and not so much from anywhere else… Another TH-camr was making mailbox posts and claimed he was selling them for $150 when Home Depot sells them for $50…. You have to take it all with a grain of salt.
The wood grain pattens you call mountain peaks I believe there called cathedrals.
Thanks for that! Cathedrals sounds better than Mountain peaks
It's a char shoe terie board
Love it! Lol
Nice tray and video. Your glue up is fine. Have you considered splines on the corners after completed and stained? A contrasting spline will add strength and character. I did subscribe.
Thanks for the comment and subscribing! I didn't think about doing splines. That would look really cool and unique. I thought about doing something similar with dowels, though. Thanks for the idea!
Finger joints would alleviate the mitered corners and make your piece appear more furniture-like thereby adding value
What kind of plywood is that? Interesting look.thx
It's underlayment. Originally, I was using luan ply, but the underlayment looks much better. Thanks for the question!
@@DeCastrosWoodworks What is underlayment? I searched that on Lowes, but it only shows foam to go under hardwood flooring.
It's a thin plywood. I searched "underlayment ply" on Lowe's, and it came up. Hope that helps!
how much are you selling them for?
Thanks for the question! It all depends on size and customization.
Nice build and informative video! Curious about your pricing on these
Thanks for the compliment! I appreciate it. Pricing wise, all depends on the size and customizations a customer might request.
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Just curious, what is your cost and what are you selling these for, ballpark figure.. Not trying to be noisy.
Thanks for the question! It really varies depending on the size and any customizations that the customer might want.
Look up makesomthing’s frame clamp
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll have to check it out
Use a vise.
Thank you for the tip!
New subscriber. Nice build.
I'd probably rabbit the bottom of the frame (with a table saw or router) to inset thw bottom panel. Gives it just a bit more of a professional look.
Thanks for the compliment and the sub! That's a great idea, I didn't think about that. It would look much cleaner. Thanks for the suggestion!
True, and if it were for me, I'd probably do it that way, but you have to be more precise on cutting the bottom panel. I made something similar in design to these and used a round over bit on my router table to make that bottom edge almost invisible. I've done similar accents using a bevel bit and made the bevel start where the ply meets the wood. Again, it kind of makes the joint disappear and makes the piece look like it's floating on the table or floor. For items that you intend to crank out quickly for production purposes, bevels and round overs are extremely useful ways to up the look of the piece without increasing assembly complexity. And once the bit is in the router and set up, nothing is stopping you from doing the other edges too for an even greater number of visual effects! So, the same piece could have 3 versions. Plain, rounded or beveled.
Regarding mitre glue-up. I use tape. Place the parts end-to-end, long sides (outer mitre) uppermost, flat on the bench. Stretch tape across each join and then 'roll' it up, securing the final join with more tape. Works really well.
Thanks for the tip!
I would not have been risking all those pilot holes, the danger is as you said. I would have used glue and brad nails to attach the base before staining.
I didn't think about using brad nails. That would definitely be safer. Thanks for the suggestion!
Yes I would use glue and a cabinet makers stapler .
Nice video, nice work. Back off on the music. Its not necessary.
Thanks for the compliment and suggestion!
I agree, it’s a bit jarring.
I'm with book gnome on the glue and brads/staples but if you don't want to do that and like the screws you could just use a countersink but with an adjustable drill bit and set it for the depth you want. Also... If your plan is to batch these out then take the time to make jigs for the different sizes to make the glue ups easier on you. I dig the project tho man, good stuff
Thanks for the compliment! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Batching is becoming more important, as I'm getting multiple orders in a short amount of time. Thanks for that tip
Nice build 👍don’t forget to make a jig for your handle placements as well
Thanks for the tip and compliment! That's a great idea
When gluing, apply glue, let the glue prenitrate, almost dry, them apply a second coat of glue. It should be very strong.
Hey, nice project. I hope you stain the back of it aswell...my inner perfectionist is screaming 😂
For the corner glue ups i use a frame clamp. In my case its from Wolfcraft but you can take any other brand. It will speed up your glueing 😊
Thanks for the suggestion! I've never heard of that clamp before, I'll have to look it up
I use a strap vice with corner pieces on it. it works great. Even do hexagons with it.
Just take one you built and make a jig for it. It will speed things up. Awesome job with the build man. Thanks
Thanks for the tip and the compliment! Glad you enjoyed the video
just a question... You never showed it in use so I'm a little unclear what someone would want this for. Can you explain or give a photo?
Thanks for the question! People keep it by their entranceways to keep their shoes/boots organized and off the floor. Some people use it for other household organizing like in a closet or underneath a bed or couch
Bessey strap clamps are the way to go for that glue up. And assemble before staining to make life easier. Nice Build!
Thank you for the suggestion and compliment! People keep recommending strap clamps, so those must be the way to go
@@DeCastrosWoodworks they're a game changer!
Wolfcraft, one hand frame clamp. It is faster and easier to tune while applying compression.
Thanks for the tip! I'm guessing it sorta wraps around the whole frame and adds equal pressure to all sides?
@@DeCastrosWoodworks yes, 4 Folding corner supports, a strap, and a grip handle that allows strap to slide and compress. It is worth the $50, and better than its competitors. Good luck.
Cut a dado on the sides and insert the bottom panel into it much cleaner look
Thanks for the tip! Need a dado blade first
@@DeCastrosWoodworks 4/4 inch plywood you can use just a couple of passes on a table saw, or you can use a quarter inch straight bit on a router
Hi the blue painters tape is good you can tape your pieces together
Measurements?
This one is 36" wide x 15" deep x 1.5" high
Thank you😊
You could groove the sides and ends to take the bottom panel ( like bottom panels are fitted in drawers). It would give a more professional look. Also, consider fitting splines in the miters for extra strength and to add interest to the look. I think I might make one of these.... Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the suggestions and you should definitely make one! They're a lot of fun, and look great
Thanks for sharing. One question - where do you sell these? I am trying to get my hustle off ground and trying to learn. TIA.
I sell them primarily on Etsy. You can try both online and local markets to help generate some momentum for your side hustle. I'm currently working on a video on some ways to conduct market research on Etsy. I think it'll be helpful. Thanks for the comment and good luck with the side hustle!
Love it. I learned a lot. Thanks. Btw. You can also use candle wax to make it even more water proof.
So happy you enjoyed the video and were able to learn something! And thank you for the tip
Great looking tray and nice video. Loved it! 👍
Thanks for those compliments! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Nice build! I’m wondering, is this used for shoes? Or just a general tray?
Normally, they are used for shoes. But, you can use them to organize whatever you'd like. Thanks for the comment!
Perhaps a strap clamp might serve you better, I find mind easy nand accurate
I've never used a strap clamp before. Is it ratcheting or something like that? Thanks for the suggestion!