This SIMPLE WOODWORKING PROJECT Is Making Me Easy Money

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  • Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
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    In this video I'm showing you a simple beginner woodworking project that is already making me easy money, with a high hourly rate. This is a woodworking project that actually sells, and that is profitable.
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  • @AreBaloni
    @AreBaloni  6 місяців тому +1

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  • @nathanpegler1580
    @nathanpegler1580 6 місяців тому +32

    Brutal well spoken honesty. Its a grind and a struggle out here every day. The world is upside down and making the best of it, staying busy, mentally focused and spiritual is a balancing act

  • @jadekennedy3619
    @jadekennedy3619 8 місяців тому +13

    I have run a small business for 10+years. You are on the right track. Sell what people will pay for. Then slowly add products that cost more as you get more well known. Takes time, but slowly increase your prices. Eventually you can get to a healthy income by carving out your niche market. Best of luck!

  • @bennoble-vick3677
    @bennoble-vick3677 9 місяців тому +73

    Finally a video for the normal woodworkers who don't have all the fancy equiptment.
    Keep it up and keep it simple

    • @oh-totoro
      @oh-totoro 8 місяців тому +1

      For real. I'm fed up of seeing every woodworking UA-camr decked out with every Festool product going.

    • @-fuglabur-2980
      @-fuglabur-2980 8 місяців тому +1

      but he does have a table saw and those tools soo what do you mean?

    • @NEBennett88
      @NEBennett88 8 місяців тому +1

      Have you seen the price on that Mirka sander? He has WELL more money in tools than the "average" woodworker. Just saying

    • @Andy-te6jj
      @Andy-te6jj 6 місяців тому

      I agree

    • @MrTresto
      @MrTresto 4 місяці тому

      It might not be fancy brand (except for the Mirka sander) but it's not your average home shop either, it's very complete. Band saw, table saw, miter saw, router, big bench, etc. Honestly the fancy brand ones (at least Festool) mostly have SIGNIFICANTLY better dust collection. And are more pleasant/easy to use. But in the end, it's just a table saw, a palm router, etc. Except for the domino, Festool does nothing particularly unique.... You can do all of it with a Ryobi set that might cost under $1000 ...

  • @haideralikhan8364
    @haideralikhan8364 8 місяців тому +18

    I am an amateur woodworker and found your video to be very practical and inspiring. I especially loved the advice regarding wasting time on finishing. Hats off and respect to your grandfather who truly a great man planted the seeds in your soul.

  • @mariushegli
    @mariushegli 10 місяців тому +24

    I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

  • @PandorasFolly
    @PandorasFolly 8 місяців тому +6

    I know of one guy who does the whole super high end custom furniture thing. Amazing inlays, beautiful joinery, sometimes exotic woods, etc. Spenda a month or more on a single project.
    Said he got his start on that path when he went to a large arts and crafts show in Santa Fe, NM. And he showed up with 2 chairs and matching table, an armoir, a room divider, and a 1000 business cards. One lady bought everything the second day and he made over $24,000. He only had 300 business cards left.
    Now this was back about 2002 or so the internet was not as nearly as omnipresent but the leason still stands. I guess make a splash and know your worth. "If someone is willing to pay 7000$ for custom table they will pay $12000 or $20000 for a custom table" is what he said. Was told something similar by a ultra high end cabinet maker

  • @bushman4124
    @bushman4124 23 дні тому +1

    your grandfather was a smart man, business takes time to build up but you are on the right track, i started with smaller items to build up my name.

  • @joelsolo302
    @joelsolo302 10 місяців тому +25

    I enjoyed the video. I am a custom woodworker that went to school for woodworking and still struggle with what I like to think of as imposter syndrome when making high end pieces. I really can relate to charging high prices and it not feeling justified. It seems to me that you have figured out some very important "self realizations" about where to place yourself with your skill level and charging for it. That alone makes you successful no matter what level you are. But i must tell you that if you wanted to get "better" it is in you, you just have to know it. Thanks again for the video. Good luck to you and keep allowing yourself to grow in the trade!

    • @oTAP3Ro
      @oTAP3Ro 8 місяців тому

      A good thing to do to get over thinking you are charging to much is add a zero to the end of your asking price. So if you are selling something for $800 it would be $80,000. Too much? Well now if you only double your price it doesn't seem as unreasonable!

  • @jameymikels1886
    @jameymikels1886 10 місяців тому +9

    Been a Woodworker/Cabinetmaker/Furniture Maker for 50 years..... have a full shop..... and I spent more than than I made..... but I finally made it to the upper brackets in the last 10 years...... I opened a couple Laundromats..... now I am comfortable spending more than I make with woodworking..... Your Grandfather and my Parents were right! LOL

    • @amorton94
      @amorton94 8 днів тому +1

      Laundromats still make money?

    • @jameymikels1886
      @jameymikels1886 8 днів тому +1

      @@amorton94 They do.... everyone needs clean clothes

    • @amorton94
      @amorton94 8 днів тому

      @@jameymikels1886 Did you start them yourself or purchase them already established?

  • @scotttatlock3188
    @scotttatlock3188 8 місяців тому +2

    I like to do wood working and I like to go metal detecting. I wanted to buy a little more serious metal detector, but could not justify spending that much. I took a few months of making stuff out of pallet wood. Stuff would sell almost immediately cause it was unique and at an easy price point. I got the pallets for free at work. I totally get your thing about your hourly rate. I did not make anywhere enough to do as a job, but it was enough to fund another hobby

  • @damianmaynard2592
    @damianmaynard2592 9 місяців тому +3

    LIke what you are saying and what you are doing. You touch on the many perils of woodworking, the personal life style goals, the imposter syndrome ( we all have it ) 😅. The realisation of profit and time, the expenses of materials and tools, and dropping the ego and making what people want rather than what you want them to buy, all spot on. I have spent 25 years struggling in the woodwork world and its great to see somebody realise these problems, drop the ego and bang on with making some money, whilst still enjoying the work, well done pal.

  • @ronsaenz9033
    @ronsaenz9033 10 місяців тому +30

    I just simply love the simplicity and yet elegance of the bench design. Great work!! I also agree with your findings about selling things. Keep up the awesome work.

  • @adriaanvaneyndhoven1159
    @adriaanvaneyndhoven1159 10 місяців тому +9

    The beauty of the Mirka Deros is its dust extraction capabilities. So please get yourself a shop vacuum. The pressure treated wood is quite toxic. But great work and even greater explanation.

    • @AusWorkshop
      @AusWorkshop 10 місяців тому +1

      Yes, it's the main reason I don't like using it. There's enough danger in dust without the extra pollution of working with this stuff and having it in my bandsaw, sander, dust collection system and workshop environment. Even though I always wear a mask when using machines or power tools it would still be hanging around all the time on your property. Over many years surely that's not good.

    • @Patenhtc
      @Patenhtc 9 місяців тому

      Got here to write the same thing. That dust is no joke

  • @crushvapor1147
    @crushvapor1147 10 місяців тому +2

    Great video, your furniture looks great.
    Great advice and stated perfectly and clearly, thanks.

  • @Michael-my6jo
    @Michael-my6jo 9 місяців тому +2

    Nice work and a very good job. 20+ year union cabinetmaker here, and I love this video and your work. Thank you! Best of success to you, and may God grant you many years.

  • @mikeleuluai7647
    @mikeleuluai7647 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing your journey and your work.

  • @CorEDilema
    @CorEDilema 10 місяців тому +9

    Love the style of your video. Very well explained and the stories/wisdom from your grandpa is a beautiful touch that really gives the video a very unique and warm feel. Kudos my friend!

  • @ryanm2214
    @ryanm2214 10 місяців тому +1

    I am going through the same, realizing too much time is spent without the experience or confidence to sell high and realizing there is no path to success sticking with that. Still seeking my niche though. Appreciate what you said here!

  • @ScottAnders62
    @ScottAnders62 8 місяців тому

    Outstanding advice! I totally agree with so much of what you pointed out in this video.

  • @joelg4849
    @joelg4849 10 місяців тому

    I saw this video come up and wasn't going to watch it (idk why) but then it came up again today, and I clicked on it. I'm really glad I did! Very laid back and informative video.

  • @bjames1200
    @bjames1200 10 місяців тому +1

    This is one of the nicest-looking simple designs I have seen. Great work. 👍

  • @agog86
    @agog86 7 місяців тому

    Love the advice. I have had the same issues and this is extremely helpful.

  • @tokyoguy9
    @tokyoguy9 10 місяців тому

    Hey there! I just came upon your channel in a moment of idle browsing woodworkers. I ended up staying and watching the whole video and really enjoyed getting your insight and experience. It resonated with me because it was also my Grandfather who got me into woodworking. He's in my mind every time I touch a piece of lumber--although I am just a hobbiest. I really like where you came landed with your outdoor furniture project. It is beautiful and stands out through it's simplicity and authenticity. Nice work

  • @tallermyc
    @tallermyc 10 місяців тому

    Que bien verte por acá de nuevo. Excelente proyecto!! Saludos desde Chile.

  • @editboy23
    @editboy23 5 місяців тому

    I love that you include hourly rates. It's something I really started thinking about when I built flower boxes this summer. I had an overly complicated design that took me almost 3 hours to build. Found another that cut the time in half, which hugely increased my profits. Love your vids, you earned a sub!

  • @JaapKreling
    @JaapKreling 10 місяців тому

    Nice to see you back Are!

  • @skippylippy547
    @skippylippy547 10 місяців тому

    Fantastic channel!
    I love what you are doing Are. Thank you.

  • @nadiemequire
    @nadiemequire 10 місяців тому +6

    Very interesting video and quite unusual in that you don't just talk about making money, you put the figures out there for everyone to see. You do quality work which is also a plus.

  • @simonr6793
    @simonr6793 10 місяців тому +12

    Are, you have managed to hit the nail right on the head with this build idea. It looks awesome and above all it looks to be very sturdy and will last the folks that buy them years, which is obviously well worth the price!!!
    One other thing, you really need to be using a dust collection system either a heppa shop vac or something similar as the Mirka Deros sander has fantastic dust collection and your sanding pads will last you a lot lot longer if you use a vac or something similar. I have the same sander and it's brilliant on the dust side of things when using a vac, the pads last me ages compared to when not using dust extraction. As always buddy 💯% 👍 🇬🇧.

  • @maximus1847
    @maximus1847 3 місяці тому +2

    Love your honesty mate!

  • @user-oi4qj2de8d
    @user-oi4qj2de8d 9 місяців тому

    Complete new b to carpentry and I got soooo much out of this video. Thank you for uploading

  • @skipanardoross6805
    @skipanardoross6805 9 місяців тому

    You are wise beyond your years. Very good and useful advice. Best of luck to you.

  • @debsibson7071
    @debsibson7071 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing your experiences

  • @irohyes
    @irohyes 10 місяців тому

    Hey man. From Texas, US and I gotta say you're doing something right here! Keep up the good work 💪

  • @HampsteadHomestead
    @HampsteadHomestead 10 місяців тому

    I like the pointing device!

  • @ArkusWoodworking
    @ArkusWoodworking 8 місяців тому

    I’m going to make a set and see how it goes, thanks friend!

  • @soledude
    @soledude 9 місяців тому

    Fascinating and enlightening. 👏👏👏

  • @jaymesserly5868
    @jaymesserly5868 10 місяців тому

    Awesome video, I appreciate that you're making these videos. Tusen takk

  • @SteveWilliams4Life
    @SteveWilliams4Life 9 місяців тому

    I own a co in Pittsburgh that builds Floating Decks full time and we share the same philosophy of letting the customer color their piece! We've only ever had 1 single customer request that WE stain their deck! 💯

  • @352508
    @352508 5 місяців тому

    Good solid furniture! Keep making what will sell and you can still have time to make what you want.

  • @craigjok
    @craigjok 10 місяців тому

    Excellent video and great skills. Thanks

  • @Bwdwoods
    @Bwdwoods 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for all the tips. I'm currently in the same position are you were in. I need to change myself as a woodworker.

  • @huntermccomack3693
    @huntermccomack3693 9 місяців тому

    I enjoyed the tongs at the end quite a bit. Top notch.

  • @bradleytuckwell4881
    @bradleytuckwell4881 3 місяці тому

    Sounds like your grandfather made a lot of sense. At least you tried it your way and come full circle. It is a great design and well priced good luck on your journey and of course it’s well worth a sub

  • @stephenlogan1115
    @stephenlogan1115 10 місяців тому

    Very nice. Thank you!

  • @thomasalison6188
    @thomasalison6188 10 місяців тому

    Way to go, hope you have great success with your business!

  • @ronin2963
    @ronin2963 10 місяців тому

    Welcome back! I hope things are going well for you.

  • @ZS6JON17
    @ZS6JON17 4 місяці тому

    Excellent advice and Tips
    Thank you

  • @Oesthassel
    @Oesthassel 10 місяців тому +4

    Bra vid, Are! Produksjonen er perf for views på yt! God miks av genuine tips og ASMR woodworking🤤 heier!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

    • @AreBaloni
      @AreBaloni  10 місяців тому

      Gøy å høre, Jacob! 🤩

  • @ronh9384
    @ronh9384 10 місяців тому

    Nice looking set! Good luck and hope you are successful in all your future endeavors.

  • @caterinac534
    @caterinac534 9 місяців тому

    Great job! Watching from Canada.

  • @joephillips8244
    @joephillips8244 9 місяців тому

    Good job and good luck!
    Great video!

  • @livingahumanlife2651
    @livingahumanlife2651 4 місяці тому

    Mange bra tips👍🏼 drive ikkje med trearbeid, men prinsippene kan øveførast t møkje forskjelligt👍🏼

  • @tutunuitekanawa3940
    @tutunuitekanawa3940 4 місяці тому

    great tips from you and your grandad bro, thank you

  • @scottbionicnerf8727
    @scottbionicnerf8727 5 місяців тому

    I'm glad I stumbled across one of your project videos a few days ago, I just didn't get to watch the whole video. I'm a subscriber now, so I won't miss any of your uploads and now I can go back and watch them when I'm out for knee surgery in the coming months.😎

  • @FranciscoVelazquezGimenez
    @FranciscoVelazquezGimenez 10 місяців тому

    Very good man, keep going!

  • @laimvanbreda9302
    @laimvanbreda9302 Місяць тому

    Thanks for making these videos brother. Great job! Please look after your lungs and use a good mask especially with pressure impregnated wood. Keep up the nice work. God bless you and your business

  • @jimmcnett
    @jimmcnett 10 місяців тому

    Excellent video. I think you are on to a great idea.

  • @germcrazyshokoff3623
    @germcrazyshokoff3623 8 місяців тому

    Great job. I love the discussion of the money and marketing as much as I like watching the building.

  • @kenea3226
    @kenea3226 9 місяців тому

    Well done Are. You earned another subscriber.

  • @L00PYDRAG0N
    @L00PYDRAG0N 9 місяців тому

    Superb video, thank you.
    I love the simplicity of the design, and I have purchased a set of plans from you.
    Subscription added.
    Kind regards
    Chris 🙏

  • @seacitadel
    @seacitadel 9 місяців тому

    Good for you dude 👍👍

  • @fritzkraemer1668
    @fritzkraemer1668 10 місяців тому

    After all, your Grandpa was right! I think all of us start whit the dream of fine exclusiv Woodwork. I like your Set and the way you simply build it

  • @HardBeBold
    @HardBeBold 9 місяців тому

    Thanks a lot for your video and for you clean English I'm understand almost all things without translator ! Thanks again 👍

  • @paulmaryon9088
    @paulmaryon9088 Місяць тому

    Top work and top man, be lucky, thanks for the video

  • @JohnTodler
    @JohnTodler 10 місяців тому

    Nice Job and good luck !!

  • @rachelbernhard3334
    @rachelbernhard3334 10 місяців тому

    Nice to find your channel, really enjoyed the video and information. Nice work 💯

  • @Poppy_love59
    @Poppy_love59 10 місяців тому

    Great Business plan!

  • @chrisa1125
    @chrisa1125 9 місяців тому

    Really cool, thanks for sharing. I'm not a woodworker or carpenter but I hope you make gobs of money for this custom made furniture.

  • @papplaszlo787
    @papplaszlo787 9 місяців тому

    Good luck and wish you all the best!

  • @keithmccann2640
    @keithmccann2640 6 місяців тому

    Good honest video, thanks

  • @flynow5614
    @flynow5614 10 місяців тому

    Good job.

  • @brianknowles7130
    @brianknowles7130 4 місяці тому

    Admiration and respect for your honesty. thks fm UK.

  • @laurentolivares
    @laurentolivares 2 місяці тому

    Honesty and tips, i'm in, suscribed.

  • @peterschmidt4341
    @peterschmidt4341 9 місяців тому

    Good Job!
    I guess it will work.
    Best wishes!

  • @thecelt4807
    @thecelt4807 9 місяців тому

    good on ya mate . grandfather was right greets from Australia

  • @craigcolbourn8351
    @craigcolbourn8351 3 місяці тому

    Really great design! Thank you for sharing this vid.
    Just subscribed

  • @NancyHafler
    @NancyHafler 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for the inspiring video!

    • @AreBaloni
      @AreBaloni  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching, Nancy!

  • @YouHeckinBetcha
    @YouHeckinBetcha 6 місяців тому

    Great video and story. Keep it up!

  • @licklogacres
    @licklogacres 10 місяців тому

    Going to give the not finishing a product a try in my sales. Just getting started in my area with selling furniture but almost done with 3 outdoor benches. Going to finish 1 of the 3 for pictures / giving to wife's parents.

    • @MarcosElMalo2
      @MarcosElMalo2 9 місяців тому +1

      I’ve got a friend who has an autobody shop downstairs from my shop and he sometimes does furniture finishing when business is slow. If I decide to try try this outdoor furniture business, I think I’d sell it unfinished and refer clients to him if they didn’t want to do it themselves. Maybe he’d give me a commission.

  • @myhoneyshandmade1077
    @myhoneyshandmade1077 10 місяців тому +1

    Good video. I made an outdoor set last year for. Customer. It turned out great.

  • @martinhair3935
    @martinhair3935 2 місяці тому

    Great vid
    I am just starting out with my own little rented workshop after 30 years of construction carpentry
    Im unsure of what to make that will sell well enough to live by at least
    Thanks for the wise information young man

  • @xmenesesx
    @xmenesesx 10 місяців тому

    well done woodworking bro

  • @harrisedgar
    @harrisedgar 10 місяців тому

    Wonderful..!!! I'm subscribing..!!

  • @JanDammClown
    @JanDammClown 10 місяців тому

    Cool video!

  • @bryan-501
    @bryan-501 3 місяці тому

    Bless 🙌

  • @MultiTom1956
    @MultiTom1956 10 місяців тому +1

    Enjoyed watching 😊best wishes for your new endeavor 🙏

    • @AreBaloni
      @AreBaloni  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Glad to hear that :)

  • @ronnygrnhaug2524
    @ronnygrnhaug2524 10 місяців тому

    Som alltid underholdende og lærerikt 😊👌

    • @AreBaloni
      @AreBaloni  10 місяців тому +1

      Glad for å høre det! :)

  • @Awkwave
    @Awkwave 7 місяців тому

    space for all this is super important, wish i had good space

  • @chrispark11
    @chrispark11 10 місяців тому

    Smooth background music.

  • @jmackinjersey1
    @jmackinjersey1 9 місяців тому +2

    The other issue with staining/painting treated wood is that you must wait around 30 days while it seasons before you can apply the first coat. So, if you bought the tools or supplies on credit, you are going to be paying more interest than you originally planned on.

  • @SeaJayBelfast
    @SeaJayBelfast 10 місяців тому +2

    Interesting but you left off some major costs. VAT (or equivalent) plus delivery time costs are two major things that spring to mind.

  • @beasley8701
    @beasley8701 8 місяців тому

    Just stumbled across your video! Great watch, lovely build, and interesting take on things! I’ll be stopping by to watch more!
    I have the same Mirka, and I would really recommend getting an extractor to use with it! You’ll thank me later!

  • @Tommysbuilds
    @Tommysbuilds 9 місяців тому

    i love that you hide the screws but to be honest make them stick out from the legs just slightly will make it look even better (and its less work)

  • @TomRubicon5949
    @TomRubicon5949 3 місяці тому

    There is a lot of wisdom in this video, kudos on that! Much of that wisdom is not taught in business degrees or classes, sadly

  • @robertsmith3518
    @robertsmith3518 10 місяців тому

    Good luck with your business !

  • @TCGEricAnon
    @TCGEricAnon 10 місяців тому +6

    I really appreciate the vulnerability you bring with this video. I'm working on a project right now for a client and I really connected with what you said about your hourly rate. I've put in a couple weeks of focused time and attention trying to get a few tables done perfectly for this client but I'm not gonna get paid what I deserve for them. I'm making this choice intentionally, but its an unfortunate situation either way.
    I just relate to the imposter syndrome thing. Like, I'm putting in all this time because I feel like my client deserves the best product I can give her, but I also know she can't afford the full value of my labor. This experience has definitely taught me to be more selective with my clients as well as spending more time up front planning, even if the planning process is difficult and frustrating.
    For context, my client is disabled and needs specially designed tables to accommodate her disability. She's not in the best spot financially and is already forking out a few grand for just the materials. I'm probably gonna make around a grand even though I've put in probably 30-35 hours already. My hourly rate is normally $50-55 so this is definitely a big hiccup for me.

    • @angellas.1314
      @angellas.1314 9 місяців тому +2

      Well it seems to me that you made an exception for this one lady, and perhaps word of mouth will bring you more business in return… oh yeah, and also Karma!

  • @ThePonderingWoodworker
    @ThePonderingWoodworker 9 місяців тому

    Nice video. You gained a new subscriber

  • @kevinb.7491
    @kevinb.7491 4 місяці тому

    The picnic table and benches look pretty good but here where I live in Texas people rather pay about two or three hundred bucks at Lowe's or Home Depot for the same set