I just priced the cost of materials today. 2x4s are $5.00 (Lowes), crates $4 ea (WM), paint $4/can (WM). Assuming you use 3 sprays per set, and each can covers three sets, that's $4 for finish. Add a piece of sandpaper for $1 per set and it comes to $43 per set. That's up to $52/hour income! Not bad!
Last summer I made over 50 elevated garden beds. It started out as a gift for a friend, but then snowballed by word of mouth. It was about $20 in materials and sold them for $65-$80
Thank you. It's a channel I wish I had. Glad you and others find it useful. Feel free to offer your ideas on how I can make it better or just keep enjoying.
I’m in the exact same starting position. I started with blanket ladders and have one response after one day. Other than offer up I don’t know how to use any other selling platform.
I'd get Fb for the marketplace. Might as well add another platform. I'm also a part of a few other local groups within fb. Side by side, I'd say more people use fb than offer up. Thanks for sharing!
Interesting channel idea. As you said, while there are a number of woodworking channels that i enjoy, I also don't do many of their projects, as I don't have the level of tools that they do, or seem to often require. While I'm not unused to woodworking, having made some benches, coffee tables, and such, I'm also not an expert of any sort. I just enjoy working with my hands, and, being retired, staying somewhat busy, but no too busy. I've been asked to make at least one of these Jenga sets already; once the price of wood returns to something more normal, I'll definitely be looking to do multiple sets like this. Luckily, I already have everything except the paint, although I may consider brushing on the sealer/finish; if done right, not really any brush marks, which are easily enough sanded out anyway, but it may look nicer, longer...
I knew there were more woodworkers like me out there...and of all ages! Thanks for the comment. I'm looking forward to wood prices coming off their high horse as well. Thanks for the comment!!
I made men's night stand organizers from 1 x 6 x 12 inch wood with a coping saw, a drill, sand paper, some molding, and sealer. They sell for $20 each.
Yes, I've been constantly going thru basement shop changes and haven't had a designated spot for the miter saw. I hope to get an official spot for it in the future. Thanks for the suggestion!!
@@makemoneywoodworking You can actually screw a board to your miter saw fence (there are holes for this purpose) and then clamp a block to that. I have the same saw (newer version) and I keep it portable and do this for stop blocks.
@@makemoneywoodworking I bought the same saw. I have to work outside right now, so I bought the cheapest HF miter saw stand. It was faster than building something. I try to keep my finished cut to my left. I can use the stand extensions for stop blocks most of the time, but when a board is a 'tweener, I anchor the first piece down for the cut. I leave it anchored and place the other boards next to it. My hand or a pencil will quickly align the left edge and the saw never cuts the original piece again. It also never shifts so all cuts are accurate. Of course, in a Jenga set, I doubt anyone will notice a 1/8th inch difference. Another trick I learned about this saw is using the anchor. I set vertical screw with the plate about 1/2 way and loosen the back anchor screw to the vertical bar. Then, when I put a board under the plate and lower it, I screw in the anchor to the bar. It causes the plate to pivot downwards and tightens it for me. It's really fast to tighten and loosen the holding plate that way. It sure beats trying to screw the plate up and down each time.
Good job. I think you forgot to add in the cost of the spray paint and clear coat. Also, you don't need your mitre saw to be in a fixed location to use a stop block. Just clamp a piece of scrap wood to the saw fence.
Nice. I'd love to get commissioned for something like that and add it to my repetoire. I'm not sure I have room to store one as a rental though, unless there's a simple way to tear it down for storage. Do yours have to stay as one piece?
@@makemoneywoodworking they do but you could remove the 2x4 that stick out for legs and then it's roughly 5 inches thick and can store against a wall if you made it to rent.
There is no threshold, the sky is the limit. Storage space has already been aquired based on profit projections from your video.... What are your thoughts on expanding the product line? "SuperMegaJenga" (made with 4x6 pieces) would add a physical element to the game. Also I am interested in "MegaMarbles" for folks like me (big hands).
I think you may have got ahead of yourself a little bit. You probably should've started to build the sets prior to acquiring, and paying for storage space. Also, I usually limited my Giant Jenga sets to 6 at a time due to demand constraints. I'm not sure you'll find the demand that will meet your intended supply. If I were you, I'd try to back out of the storage space you've already aquired/paid for. Keep your Giant Jenga sets to 6 max. Best of luck to you and happy selling!!! -Wes
I often hear people wanting to get started when they are broke and have nothing. This is the best project I've seen for these people. At full retail costs, someone can make their first set for $50 or less: Today's material cost for one set is: $30 for 6 2x4s (Lowes) $8 for 2 crates (WM) $4 can of outdoor clear finish (WM) covers three Jenga sets. $1 sand paper (HF 180 grit PSA sand paper (sticky back-stick to scrap wood) $3.00) Total: $43 materials The only tool really needed is a saw. A sanding block can be made from scrap wood. Pruning saws, bow saws and hand saws can be purchased from HF for under $7. Or a back saw with miter box for straighter cuts, sells for only $12. Most people have some kind of saw. and 2x4 scraps long enough to make Jenga boards can be found discarded on the side of the road and at job sites. For me, I have a lot of 2x4 projects so I will start cutting scraps to size and putting them aside until I have a "set".
Since it’s not my day job, by any means. I treat it as a hobby that pays for itself through these projects. Plus, time taken to make these projects varies based on skill level, so I wouldn’t want to mislead anyone.
looks great. how much profit could I expect if I build 200 psi sets and sell 30% of them at full price but have to discount the remaining sets to get them sold? I will be keeping them in storage, until sold, at a price of $31/month. TIA!
That's some interesting posturing. Although I think you could maintain profitability on a larger scale, I'm not sure that you'd want to increase your expense with keeping inventory beyond what you could hold in storage space that you already own without monthly cost. What would your threshold number be without said added cost? I'd be more than happy to assist you if you choose this path. I eagerly await your reply. -Wes
It's tough to answer this question. Having said that, 6 months to 1 year, depending on the time of year I post and how active I am about selling. Episode 8's were all sold in a little over a month. I posted them at the best time and had an awesome staged photo to boot.
Are they still selling at 125? I hav 2 ppl interested in them after advertising just one day. I didn't even put a price on it yet. What are the finished dimensions?
I sell them at $125, however, they'll definitely go quicker at $100 as it's a little easier of a price to swallow. I've made enough of them now that I'm not willing to put in the work at the $100 price point.
If anything, start selling at $100, until you get tired of making them and then increase your price. As opposed to lowering your price later and making the higher paying customers frustrated. Hope this helps!
Yes, 18 rows and 3 pieces in each row. 18 x 1.5" = 27. However, I always advise people to play on top of one upside down crate so as to access the bottom row without being on your belly. And yes, each piece measures 10.5" ( 10.5 = 3.5 x 3) Hopefully I answered your question. If not, please clarify.
Woodworking Monetized thanks for tip. Where do you buy yours. I may have missed that.Also where do you buy the crates? Are they dollar tree,dollar store...?
I usually buy the 2x4s at either Home Depot or Lowes, depending on the other errands I'm running at the time. I occasionally purchase them from a local lumber yard if they have decent ones. I buy the crates from Walmart Online. 6 crates were just under $50, so i usually buy a few pencils to put the cost just over $50 for free shipping. Hopefully Walmart's crate prices are similar in price to when I purchased them.
@@makemoneywoodworking Right now, the cost of crates at my local WM are $3.77 each. (If you really want to make money, sell the crates you buy on Amazon. They sell for more than the Jenga sets. I just checked the price to see if they were lower, LOL.)
I have only sold them on Facebook. I live in a town of about 10,000 people and I've joined a few virtual garage sale groups of my town and surrounding towns. The best time to sell them are in the Summer, obviously, but I've also had success putting them on these groups just before Spring Break. I mention that they are great gifts, tailgating, barbecues and 4th of July parties. Now that I'm in my third or fourth Summer season, I get a lot of unsolicited requests. I've actually started selling them for $125 since they aren't the most exhilarating thing to make. These simply allow me to purchase more expensive tools. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching. Check out EP. 2 ua-cam.com/video/UIVqvhgmOM0/v-deo.html
Even though I priced these at $100, I've held off selling them at that price and have went higher as I don't really like making these (epitome of boring). In truth, yes. But I do sit on sets for a while. Pair it with a cornhole set and sell it for a little less if they buy one of each. Just a thought. Thanks for the question!
@@makemoneywoodworking sorry misspelt. Quoits is the term I was after. Still too early in the morning and my coffee hasn’t kicked in yet 🤣🤣 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quoits
It takes approximately 6-8 hours to batch out all 6 giant jenga sets.
I just priced the cost of materials today. 2x4s are $5.00 (Lowes), crates $4 ea (WM), paint $4/can (WM). Assuming you use 3 sprays per set, and each can covers three sets, that's $4 for finish. Add a piece of sandpaper for $1 per set and it comes to $43 per set. That's up to $52/hour income! Not bad!
Agreed! Thanks for the quick price breakdown!
Last summer I made over 50 elevated garden beds. It started out as a gift for a friend, but then snowballed by word of mouth. It was about $20 in materials and sold them for $65-$80
I love the idea of this series!
Thank you. It's a channel I wish I had. Glad you and others find it useful. Feel free to offer your ideas on how I can make it better or just keep enjoying.
I’m in the exact same starting position. I started with blanket ladders and have one response after one day. Other than offer up I don’t know how to use any other selling platform.
I'd get Fb for the marketplace. Might as well add another platform. I'm also a part of a few other local groups within fb. Side by side, I'd say more people use fb than offer up.
Thanks for sharing!
Interesting channel idea. As you said, while there are a number of woodworking channels that i enjoy, I also don't do many of their projects, as I don't have the level of tools that they do, or seem to often require. While I'm not unused to woodworking, having made some benches, coffee tables, and such, I'm also not an expert of any sort. I just enjoy working with my hands, and, being retired, staying somewhat busy, but no too busy.
I've been asked to make at least one of these Jenga sets already; once the price of wood returns to something more normal, I'll definitely be looking to do multiple sets like this. Luckily, I already have everything except the paint, although I may consider brushing on the sealer/finish; if done right, not really any brush marks, which are easily enough sanded out anyway, but it may look nicer, longer...
I knew there were more woodworkers like me out there...and of all ages! Thanks for the comment. I'm looking forward to wood prices coming off their high horse as well. Thanks for the comment!!
I made men's night stand organizers from 1 x 6 x 12 inch wood with a coping saw, a drill, sand paper, some molding, and sealer. They sell for $20 each.
I'd love to see a picture. holmanw@gmail.com
Have you thought about setting up a stop block for repeatable cuts like this?
Yes, I've been constantly going thru basement shop changes and haven't had a designated spot for the miter saw. I hope to get an official spot for it in the future.
Thanks for the suggestion!!
@@makemoneywoodworking You can actually screw a board to your miter saw fence (there are holes for this purpose) and then clamp a block to that. I have the same saw (newer version) and I keep it portable and do this for stop blocks.
Hmm...I've clamped boards on before but never thought to screw them on for any period of time. Thank you for the suggestion!
@@makemoneywoodworking I bought the same saw. I have to work outside right now, so I bought the cheapest HF miter saw stand. It was faster than building something. I try to keep my finished cut to my left. I can use the stand extensions for stop blocks most of the time, but when a board is a 'tweener, I anchor the first piece down for the cut. I leave it anchored and place the other boards next to it. My hand or a pencil will quickly align the left edge and the saw never cuts the original piece again. It also never shifts so all cuts are accurate. Of course, in a Jenga set, I doubt anyone will notice a 1/8th inch difference.
Another trick I learned about this saw is using the anchor. I set vertical screw with the plate about 1/2 way and loosen the back anchor screw to the vertical bar. Then, when I put a board under the plate and lower it, I screw in the anchor to the bar. It causes the plate to pivot downwards and tightens it for me. It's really fast to tighten and loosen the holding plate that way. It sure beats trying to screw the plate up and down each time.
Anchoring it make sense. Once I get a designated spot, I'll probably do the same or hopefully, upgrade to another saw. Thanks for the ideas!
Good job. I think you forgot to add in the cost of the spray paint and clear coat. Also, you don't need your mitre saw to be in a fixed location to use a stop block. Just clamp a piece of scrap wood to the saw fence.
Guess I'll have to go binge-watch all my episodes and ✅. Hopefully, you're wrong.😁
@ 4mins. in....3 cans of clear coat totalling $11.64...phew!
I made 3 champagne walls so far for weddings etc. Charged $150 for the first one. She referred 2 people and told them $300 and $400.
Nice. I'd love to get commissioned for something like that and add it to my repetoire. I'm not sure I have room to store one as a rental though, unless there's a simple way to tear it down for storage. Do yours have to stay as one piece?
@@makemoneywoodworking they do but you could remove the 2x4 that stick out for legs and then it's roughly 5 inches thick and can store against a wall if you made it to rent.
@@makemoneywoodworking also as a beginner this only takes about 5 hours for me to make. A skilled person could easily do it in less than 3.
Not too shabby for $3-400. Cost seems like it would be low too. I might have to consider this. Thanks for the idea!!
@@makemoneywoodworking yup only cost $55 in materials for me.
There is no threshold, the sky is the limit. Storage space has already been aquired based on profit projections from your video....
What are your thoughts on expanding the product line? "SuperMegaJenga" (made with 4x6 pieces) would add a physical element to the game. Also I am interested in "MegaMarbles" for folks like me (big hands).
I think you may have got ahead of yourself a little bit. You probably should've started to build the sets prior to acquiring, and paying for storage space. Also, I usually limited my Giant Jenga sets to 6 at a time due to demand constraints. I'm not sure you'll find the demand that will meet your intended supply.
If I were you, I'd try to back out of the storage space you've already aquired/paid for. Keep your Giant Jenga sets to 6 max.
Best of luck to you and happy selling!!!
-Wes
Episode 6 is out now. I'd love to get your feedback if you have the time
I often hear people wanting to get started when they are broke and have nothing. This is the best project I've seen for these people. At full retail costs, someone can make their first set for $50 or less:
Today's material cost for one set is:
$30 for 6 2x4s (Lowes)
$8 for 2 crates (WM)
$4 can of outdoor clear finish (WM) covers three Jenga sets.
$1 sand paper (HF 180 grit PSA sand paper (sticky back-stick to scrap wood) $3.00)
Total: $43 materials
The only tool really needed is a saw. A sanding block can be made from scrap wood. Pruning saws, bow saws and hand saws can be purchased from HF for under $7. Or a back saw with miter box for straighter cuts, sells for only $12.
Most people have some kind of saw. and 2x4 scraps long enough to make Jenga boards can be found discarded on the side of the road and at job sites.
For me, I have a lot of 2x4 projects so I will start cutting scraps to size and putting them aside until I have a "set".
I've been saving off cuts too. However, I always seem to find other uses for them. But definitely a good idea
How long did it take to make these.? What’s your time worth? That needs to be included. Other than that they r pretty cool
Since it’s not my day job, by any means. I treat it as a hobby that pays for itself through these projects.
Plus, time taken to make these projects varies based on skill level, so I wouldn’t want to mislead anyone.
Episode 6 just dropped. I'd love to get your feedback!
looks great. how much profit could I expect if I build 200 psi sets and sell 30% of them at full price but have to discount the remaining sets to get them sold? I will be keeping them in storage, until sold, at a price of $31/month. TIA!
That's some interesting posturing. Although I think you could maintain profitability on a larger scale, I'm not sure that you'd want to increase your expense with keeping inventory beyond what you could hold in storage space that you already own without monthly cost.
What would your threshold number be without said added cost? I'd be more than happy to assist you if you choose this path.
I eagerly await your reply.
-Wes
How many boards in a single Jinga set? I calculate that you can cut 54 from the six boards you use.
You are correct. 18 pieces per color.
Do you put some kind of finish on them and if so what would recommend?
I would recommend Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane (indoor/outdoor). I forget what I used in the video at the time.
@@makemoneywoodworking I think it was a spray but I couldn't really tell what kind
Thanks for the info ☺️
Gotcha. Just make sure it's for outdoor.👍
Commenting in 2021 to say I’m appalled at the difference in 2x4 prices. Three times as much!!
Agreed!
Yeah I’m crying a little bit
Where can I get those crates to store them?
I bought these ones at Walmart.com
Not sure what the price is now but shipping was free over $50
How long does it normally take you to sell your projects?
It's tough to answer this question. Having said that, 6 months to 1 year, depending on the time of year I post and how active I am about selling. Episode 8's were all sold in a little over a month. I posted them at the best time and had an awesome staged photo to boot.
Are they still selling at 125? I hav 2 ppl interested in them after advertising just one day. I didn't even put a price on it yet. What are the finished dimensions?
I sell them at $125, however, they'll definitely go quicker at $100 as it's a little easier of a price to swallow. I've made enough of them now that I'm not willing to put in the work at the $100 price point.
If anything, start selling at $100, until you get tired of making them and then increase your price. As opposed to lowering your price later and making the higher paying customers frustrated. Hope this helps!
Episode 6 just dropped. Let me know what you think!
I did some math and came up with approx 27inches tall and 10.5 inches sq. This doesn't seem possible. Is that correct?
Yes, 18 rows and 3 pieces in each row. 18 x 1.5" = 27. However, I always advise people to play on top of one upside down crate so as to access the bottom row without being on your belly. And yes, each piece measures 10.5" ( 10.5 = 3.5 x 3) Hopefully I answered your question. If not, please clarify.
Episode 6 just dropped. I'd love to get your feedback.
The 2x4 are they 8ft?
Yes. Make sure you don't accidentally get the 92.5" studs that are available at the big box stores.
Woodworking Monetized thanks for tip. Where do you buy yours. I may have missed that.Also where do you buy the crates? Are they dollar tree,dollar store...?
I usually buy the 2x4s at either Home Depot or Lowes, depending on the other errands I'm running at the time. I occasionally purchase them from a local lumber yard if they have decent ones.
I buy the crates from Walmart Online. 6 crates were just under $50, so i usually buy a few pencils to put the cost just over $50 for free shipping. Hopefully Walmart's crate prices are similar in price to when I purchased them.
@@makemoneywoodworking Right now, the cost of crates at my local WM are $3.77 each. (If you really want to make money, sell the crates you buy on Amazon. They sell for more than the Jenga sets. I just checked the price to see if they were lower, LOL.)
Where are you selling these at?
I have only sold them on Facebook. I live in a town of about 10,000 people and I've joined a few virtual garage sale groups of my town and surrounding towns.
The best time to sell them are in the Summer, obviously, but I've also had success putting them on these groups just before Spring Break. I mention that they are great gifts, tailgating, barbecues and 4th of July parties. Now that I'm in my third or fourth Summer season, I get a lot of unsolicited requests.
I've actually started selling them for $125 since they aren't the most exhilarating thing to make. These simply allow me to purchase more expensive tools.
Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching.
Check out EP. 2
ua-cam.com/video/UIVqvhgmOM0/v-deo.html
Episode 6 is out now. I'd love to get some feedback if you have the time
Do Americans really pay $100 a set for these. I’d be lucky to get Au$45 a set for them here.
Even though I priced these at $100, I've held off selling them at that price and have went higher as I don't really like making these (epitome of boring). In truth, yes. But I do sit on sets for a while. Pair it with a cornhole set and sell it for a little less if they buy one of each.
Just a thought. Thanks for the question!
@@makemoneywoodworking cheers for the reply mate. Cor hole is not really a thing here in Australia. A Coits set might be a better option
Coits? Please tell more!!
@@makemoneywoodworking sorry misspelt. Quoits is the term I was after. Still too early in the morning and my coffee hasn’t kicked in yet 🤣🤣
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quoits
Think Americans might refer to it as ring toss