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I've been doing woodworking projects for gifts & to sell for a couple of years now. The power tools i see used in a lot of videos aren't cheap & not something people starting out can afford. I've bought a lot of my tools second-hand to save money, but theres still things like a good planer & bandsaw that I haven't found cheap enough yet. Then there's wood...hard woods & exotics arent cheap by any means. I've built a lot from reclaimed wood I can get for free because of that. So my suggestion is if you see something you want to build using a more expensive wood, is to try it on cheaper reclaimed wood first to see how it goes. You don't need thousands if dollars worth of tools or wood to make things to sell, just modify things to fit your budget.

@ifollowjesus1667

24 күн бұрын

Exactly ! I build things from regular pine and they sell pretty good. Most people just enjoy that it is real wood and really don’t care about exotic woods. I have met a handful if that , that like exotic, expensive wood.

@WomanUnfiltered

24 күн бұрын

@ifollowjesus1667 There's always those that no matter what you have, they want something else. It depends on what I'm building, which I can usually use reclaimed wood for, but occasionally, I have to buy a board or two & since I prefer the cheaper wood, I'll spend the time checking 50 to 100 boards if needed to find good ones. Some consider it a waste of time, some say time is money & I'm wasting time which is money. Personally, I love the smell of the wood & could spend hours in Lowe's or Home Depot just looking at everything & trying to figure out new ways to use them. Lol

@ifollowjesus1667

24 күн бұрын

@@WomanUnfiltered hey, I don’t blame you. I love doing the same. I buy my wood from Lowe’s and even though they don’t look great most of the time ( 2x4s or 2x6s) ) once I run them through my cheap planner they are good to go. Also if you don’t have a joiner you can use a piece of plywood that works on the table saw to join the edges ( there are a few videos out there ). Have a great night and God bless.

This video right here has boosted my confidence in starting my journey into woodworking. I have never made anything from wood (or anything else for that matter). Don't really even own tools.....thank you for a little bit of inspiration, and wish me luck!

@Ben_Grimsley

Ай бұрын

You can do it! I have a video on the channel about starting woodworking from scratch with only $1000. Here is the link for it. Maybe it will give you some ideas kzread.info/dash/bejne/gJeat7quXdqtXco.html

@mmmbbb9422

Ай бұрын

@Ben_Grimsley just watched it and definitely going to get started asap. THANK YOU!!

@fathogwoodworking

26 күн бұрын

Good luck starting your journey!

My top profit projects are by far, planters and garden beds. But my next highest is something I came up with on my own. It's a concealment cabinet with wall art and a mechanical latch. I've sold probably close to 30 or 40 over the last 2 years at about $125 each. My first several were actually made with scrap wood. Later I came up with a process to batch them out using materials from a big box store. Let me know if you are interested and I can send you a link to one.

@Ben_Grimsley

Ай бұрын

I would love to see a link! Sounds awesome

@dominicchappell1399

Ай бұрын

@@Ben_Grimsley here is my little cabinet in 2 styles.

@kingwesley6840

Ай бұрын

⁠@@dominicchappell1399would I be able to get the link as well?👀

@WomanUnfiltered

Ай бұрын

I use to make & sell various planters using fence pickets & reclaimed wood. Unfortunately, a guy popped up on Marketplace, making them super cheap, so I quit with them & moved on to other things. 😅

@dominicchappell1399

Ай бұрын

@@Ben_Grimsley I posted two Links last night, but it looks like they got removed. How would you like me to send them to you?

Dude! You are awesome ! Thank you for all these tips. God bless

@Ben_Grimsley

22 күн бұрын

Thank you!

I've been using Molly Parker's Cutting Board Balm on alot of my projects. Works well.

@Ben_Grimsley

29 күн бұрын

I will have to check this out! Thank you

Great video. I loved the little planter and check presenters. I think I will add those to my product list for my next craft fair. Thanks mate. Keep up the good work. 👍

@Ben_Grimsley

24 күн бұрын

Thank you! Planters have done great for me!

Good luck with the check presenters. But I have a few comments: 1) I think there might be a reason why many restaurants use closed ones. Possibly to keep it private. 2) I think they can also go as a TODO list holder, or shopping list holder. So the same design, and a different market.

@bridgetb3480

Ай бұрын

heavy duty magnets on the back and hang that list holder on the fridge!

@Ben_Grimsley

29 күн бұрын

Thank you for this feedback! This is true. These check presenters may be more comparable to the tray style check presenters. I may take these to my next craft show. Thanks again!

Great projects!!

@Ben_Grimsley

29 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

Great video gave us some ideas

@Ben_Grimsley

17 сағат бұрын

Glad I could help

Amazing video bro!! Quality is over the top! Congratulations on this videos success! 🙌 i have subscribed, i have a lot to learn from u, what camera setup do u have?

@Ben_Grimsley

22 күн бұрын

Thank you! Right now, all of my videos are shot on an iPhone 12 with a gimbal. I use a Bluetooth mic for audio. Most of my videos have a link to that mic and gimbal. Hope this helps!

Jus beginning wood crafts, like the smaller items to sell at craft sales pls.

Great video ? where did you get the clips for your check presenters? Keep up the great work.

@Ben_Grimsley

Ай бұрын

I just updated the description of this video and included a link to the exact clips I used. Thanks for calling that out! And thanks for watching!

Have you ever thought of a folding , easily transported, soccer player bench enough for 3-4 players ? Often there is not enough seating at huge soccer tournaments and kids lay on ground. A team may need 3-6 of these transported by different families. Could be used for camping trips. Etc. made from plywood or pallets. Jack in Idaho ( was soccer dad for years). Bought folding bench , like camp chairs that parents haul around. Kids can crowd together , parents won’t. Check board probably needs to have surface suitable for writing surface. You could set up check board maintenance service also. Could offer a logo burner for the restaurant if no laser printer. ( at a price ).

@Ben_Grimsley

24 күн бұрын

This is a great idea!

@davidl890

20 күн бұрын

Wouldn't this be heavy being made out of wood, not to mention that the plastic/cloth ones are pretty cheap.

@jacktrotter5357

20 күн бұрын

@@davidl890 yes possibly heavy , could make with slats , pocket screws , fold flat in back of car, just scheming … if 3 kids per bench a person could carry 2 , give woodworker something to do lol.

Curious as to the price point for selling your camp chairs?

Loved the video Ben, would you be interested in coming on our Saturday night maker show?

Where do you get the coaster holder?

@Ben_Grimsley

19 күн бұрын

I made it! I show you how in the video on making the coasters

Great video. You look young. Is this your full-time job

@Ben_Grimsley

19 күн бұрын

This is my side hustle! My wife and I are expecting our first child, so it is nice to have that extra income.

@pkk6428

18 күн бұрын

@@Ben_Grimsley Congrats!!!

*The Chairs is that a 2”x8”?*

@Ben_Grimsley

29 күн бұрын

Yes! I have also made them with a 2x10. Either way works great!

@Ricks2Cents

29 күн бұрын

@@Ben_Grimsley *I’m going to Try making some. Thanks for the Tips!!!*

@Ricks2Cents

29 күн бұрын

@@Ben_Grimsley *Would you Mind Sharing the Length of the Boards?*

Your projects are great. But unless you work pennies for your time spent I don't see anything more then a hobby

@Ben_Grimsley

17 сағат бұрын

For me it has been a great side hustle. So, I can’t personally speak to if someone could make a full-time salary with these projects. I think there are many variables such as what market you are selling to, etc. Thanks for the feedback!

Do these things REALLY sell?

@Ben_Grimsley

22 күн бұрын

For me, most of them have! I just think how well woodworking projects sell depends on how they are marketed. The more someone posts on social, takes great photos of their work, and reaches out to potential customers, the more they will sell. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!

😅except every woodcworker is making these projects.

Great suggestions..Thanks for the content keep up the great work. How do you sell off of Instagram?

@Ben_Grimsley

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! What I did is sell more locally on Instagram/Facebook (things I can deliver myself). Otherwise, I would sell over Etsy. Hope this helps!

@Ben_Grimsley

29 күн бұрын

I think Instagram is a great place to start and then you can work your way to Etsy!