Thanks! The outer screws for the top are 30” apart. Then space the other two centered between outer and middle. The other two you make when you make your first one just in case your jig is a bit off from mine or your material is a bit different.
I'm making several of each thanks for the great videos one of the ideas I had for the trellis was I make the center stick 6 in longer and then it's ready to put in the ground if they don't want that they can simply cut it off most people have that means to do that thanks again
As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!
I just discovered your videos today! I’m a 69 old woman who has always loved to make things & use tools. I simply can’t wait to make some of your projects. Fantastic projects. I love saving money & making gifts. Can’t wait to learn more. Thank You!
Me too! I was always told that that wasn't the proper hobby for a young lady. Now that I'm older I finally had the courage to say phooey on that and have scraped together a modest but thoroughly enjoyable woodshop. Now when the weather is nice I build or repair things. If the weather is unpleasant there's always crochet.😄.
This keeps getting more interesting. Went to a local nursery to window shop the competition and found out there is none! Talked to the buyer there and they were very interested and even brought up what else would interest them. So fan trellis first then I will see whats next. THANK YOU.
For those scratching their heads wondering what the hole spacing is for the top crosspiece, if you keep the 1.5 inches in from the end for the bottom board, the spacing for the top board is 8.125 inches.... 8-1/8. Best option for buying material is a 12ft 2x6. You will get two trellis from it with leftover pieces. Don't buy 8 foot boards. If you can't transport a 12ft board, bring a handsaw, tape measure, and speed square with you and cut it in half in the parking lot if the store won't cut it for you
Thank you for your video. It is very well presented and your instructions are easy to understand. I am a 73 year old lady and my husband went to be with the Lord. He had a huge shop full of wood working tools and lumber that was just setting and no one to use them. One day I decided I was going to learn how to make some simple projects. I started with making the American flag for friends and relatives. I have made several now and I give them away. It makes me happy and it makes me feel close to my husband when I’m in his shop. I know that he has gotten a lot of laughs from some of the mistakes I have made but at the end of the day I leave the shop with a smile on my face and a warm feeling in my heart because it was his shop. I miss him.Thank you again for your hard work on making these videos. God bless you .🙏
I am aweful at carpentry. I struggle with confidence and patience. It's a must have when working with wood. You make it look easy and most importantly you talk to me in a way that brings me a level of confidence that I can work with. Looking forward to watching all your videos. Thanks!
You are a good dude! Instead being general in your video and asking us to go buy the plans, you are incredibly specific in the video and have your plans available as a backup. Thank you for being a great supporter of this awesome woodworking community.
Hi Matt, I just finished making the Obelisk. A lady ask me if I could make one so I used your plans from the first video and it came out great. Very easy build. I wrote down all your instructions but they were burned into my head and I never had to use them. Sent her a picture of it after It was done and she told me to go ahead and make her a second one. I made the trellis a few weeks back. Had a lady asking if I could make one for her so I used your plans again. She asked if I could leave a stake on the bottom so I made a 7' trellis with an 8' center piece. Made it a foot longer extending out from the bottom with a point.
May I suggest using pins to hold the tops in place rather than screws. It would be quick and simple to pull the pin, stretch the wood, then plug the pin back in without the use of a drill. Thanks for sharing the video.
This and the "smalls" series are fantastic. Watching them will not only give you build instructions but possibly a sense of direction, as well. I think there are more people like me who just knew they want to get into woodworking, either for profit or not, but that's as far as they thought. You can see this by how many times in woodworking groups folks will inquire about which tools to buy. It's a lot easier to answer that if you know what you are going to be building. A video I'd like to see is explaining to newer woodworkers that under pricing can be a race to the bottom. How much you have in materials should not be the only determining factor when pricing your items. There are hidden costs. Not only that, there is an average market price. Determine what the market will bear in your area and get close to it. If you under price by a substantial amount you are not only hurting yourself but other sellers, too. Then, by the time you realize you can't sustain your business with what you've been charging, you give up, leaving a damaged market for others to deal with. Think about competing gas stations. When one is charging 3.19, the one across the street will go to 3.18 and people will do a U turn to save that penny. They don't go to 2.00 even if they're in a money crunch at the time because they know they would only make that crunch worse even if they got 100 percent of the business.
Painting the ground contact section with rubberized paint adds great value to your trellis and obelisk. Much cheaper than adding caps to the feet and if you use white or black it is nearly invisible when the piece is painted.
Hi Matthew I run into this problem all the time here in Central Pennsylvania. I made one of your Garden Fan Trellis’s with no problem at all. Showed it to my wife. She loved it. After her approval ( ha ha ), I was ready to go to the local garden centers but I thought I would do some research online to see what they were going for around here. You mentioned to ask $50 to build them and they could make whatever over and above for themselves. Well instead of making a jerk of myself before going on my campaign, I found out that there are plenty of them out there already, in bamboo, cedar, pressure treated, etc, not pine like the one I made. And the costs were between $65-$104. Then I saw metal ones that were self staking and power coated, same size for $40.46 at Lowes. How am I supposed to make one made of pine and compete with better wood and powder coated metal Trellis’s asking $50 bucks? Help?
Hey Lloyd, Great Points! I don't think you can honestly compete price wise with any big box department store. You're going to have to take the approach, like Matthew said, go to local nursery/garden stores. I would also take a look at farmers markets, flee markets, swap meets etc. One other method which is my favorite, give them out to friends and family. It will speak for itself and you can start to develop a following through word of mouth. One other item that is worth a mention is quality hardware. The hardware you're using is not going to rust so it can last longer then a lot of the pieces you get from a big box store. Most of the hardware that comes with these wooden kits or metal trellis will rust and fail with in no time. Making sure you're getting stainless steel bolts and decking screws will go along way to ensure it's durability. One other note is that if you do want to compete you can add things to your trellis. Adding a design or pattern can always be a way to set yourself apart. However, your time is your money. If you really want to be cost efficient, then start gathering timber from fallen trees. If you can rip down a 2x4 into the 5/8th inch slats for this. You can probably start processing your own wood to use. If you have neighbors that have fallen trees offer to get that tree cleared up. I would let the wood dry for a time. Green Wood can be deceptive and end up breaking/cracking once it dries, but it is another avenue you can look at if you're trying to be as cost efficient as possible. One final item you can consider is Etsy. it is a pain to ship things. Truly is a hassle, but it could be worth it. You can set it up so they(delivery services: UPS, USPS, Fedex, etc.) come to your home and pick up your package. You're responible for packaging it, weighing it, and printing/putting a paid postage sticker on there. Once you get the system up it is easy to repeat, but I always try to avoid shipping and handling if possible. Keep it up though! it is a side hobby it takes a while for things to jump off. Don't expect anything fast. Best of Luck - Cheers!
I can tell you what happened to me. The big box stores will be a wast of time. Drove to the local nursery wanting to see what they sold. Got told "I have none because the only ones I can find are trash." That was from the nursery's buyer no less. With nothing to show her I simply told her I was thinking about making them and she said "Please bring one for me to look at and BTW what else I need is...." From walking out my door to having a potential buyer 30 minutes!
This is the first time I’ve seen your video’s and I must say you are one of the great ones! To help others, and not ask for something in return is rare these days. I,m a new fan. Thank you so much for all you do. It matters.
Matt I can’t thank you enough for your awesome videos. Your content is far better than “most” available. Your attention to detail and clarity on instructions is some of the best on the internet! For that, thank you! I’m a hobbyist/artist, electrician turned-amateur woodworker! Let’s see where this thing can go! I have to tell you that I just bought a brand new table saw and materials (just yesterday) specifically to make some woodworking projects “to sale”. And your videos are what gave me not only the ideas of what to build for profit but also the confidence. Coming from a 20+ year heavy construction/trades background and watching the steady decline over the years of people not wanting to share knowledge with others, is a sad thing to see. I’m a HUGE advocate of teaching others and passing on everything you can, to everyone you can, anytime you can! Well my friend, I’m done brushing up on your awesome videos and I’ve got sawdust to make. I know you do to. If you take one thing away from this lengthy comment, know that you’re awesome, appreciated and you help others *Tremendously with your videos! Thank you sir! ✊🏻
I am going to make one out of spruce just to see how long it will last in our maritime weather (Newfoundland Canada). When I make some to sell I will use pine also. Making a jig is a must. You are a true blessing to your subscribers. Thank you Matthew.
I watched this the other night and started working on building one tonight. Just some points of clarification for others that are going to try building it. 1. On the 1st 12" find your the center then measure the 2.25" for each hole, 5 total. This is board is 29" from the base. 2. The 2nd 12" and 34" cross boards we are not given measurements for screw holes for due to slight variations in the jig you make. Only instruction is that they are placed 16" from the 1st 12" and between each other. Matt, you mention at 6:29 the board is 34". Then at 6:55 after explaining your mistake on the other video was saying it was 40" but it should have been 32". I cut 2 of mine at the 32" lol. Luckly I watched this 25 more times before I put it together haha.
Instead if removing and replacing screws on jig (to hold arms apart), I'm going to drill a 3/8's hole and drop a 1/4" bolt in as a pin. (Might have to put a nut or two on it for extra height.)
The trellis is incredibly easy to build with your guidance. The large jig you use I see can be very useful. Is it possible for you to make a short video on making the trellis jig? I know I can sell multiple trellises in my neighborhood and the main large jig would be a big help. The first trellis I tried didn't go so well. The first arm broke. I should have paid more attention to the knots in the wood because thats where it broke at the bottom. I'm not giving up.
Thanks, man! I'm building and selling the concealment shelf you taught me to make and now I'll add these to it. Now my hobby is paying for itself and then some!
OMG. This is beyond easy! I totally agree that the jig is the hardest thing to make and that’s just because it takes more time. And you have a great point about people spending 40 bucks on a plant that will die so why wouldn’t they spend two or three times that forward the plant will sit in. Now I’m going to look for your pyramid - trellis - thingy video.
Thanks, For The Advice and Showing How Easy It Is To Make Some Good Money With Some Easy Projects. These Type Of Projects Are Perfect To Sale At Camp Sites and Garden Centers. Like You Say People Are Always Looking For This Type of Things.
THANK YOU JUST FOUNF YOUR CHANNEL AND I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH YOUR CIDEO AND HOW TO MAKE THESE ITEMS. WOULD SAY THE BEST ON YOU TUBE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I WILL WATCH ALL YOUR VIDEOS
For the optional stake, while the star bit deck screws are nice, not every customer is going to have a start bit or want to go out and buy one so those 2 screws should be say a galvanized screw with a phillips head since most people would even have a phillips screwdriver.
If they spend $50-$150 on that thing, they can spend a couple more dollars to buy a star bit. What heathen at this point is using anything other than star head screws anyway?
I went ahead and drilled the holes in my jig then just clamped it on top of my project and drilled through the holes already made. My screws countersink themselves so I skip the countersinking each hole and saved alot of time.
Excellent design. Straightforward, well explained. Love the jigs. I watch a lot of people build a lot of things on youtube. One of the things that tells me a person knows what they are doing is the use of jigs for repeatable actions. The other is a good work table. Anything to keep upright. Kneeling down and getting up is inefficient.
Hey Shawn. Absolutely. If Im going to make more than one I'll make a jig. I have them everywhere. And you're right... I never work bent over unless I absolutely have to.
I'm completely impressed, not just with your skill, but also with your savvy on how to work the marketing. Simple stuff made beautifully beats any of the cheap crap that's mass produced. Keep it up.
It’s been a year since your comment, but I want to agree. So many times I have purchased things from the garden center that are just stapled together. They fall apart in 2-3 years. I would rather pay more and get something that lasts a long time. Especially when you are talking about trellises, your plant gets intertwined and you can’t easily repair it without damaging your plant.
Awesome video, the job for the 12” pieces, maybe adding some rails around 3 sides so you can just slip the piece in and screw without clamping each piece.
Love it. I've built everything you've shown us how to build, but I haven't sold a single thing. The projects turned out great. Marketplace is a bust. Trying a craft show in 2 weeks. At this point I just hope to break even.
@Mennitti You might try craigslist for your area. Like Matthew said he goes to local businesses. If you are making the concealment shelf try the gun stores. My experience with Craft shows can be hit or miss. Swap meets/flea markets. Tell your friends and even the cashier at the store. Every person that you talk to during the day is a potential customer. Maybe even make up some fliers or business cards and as you are talking to someone hand them a card. Hope that helps.
I'm having the same results but I'm not giving up. Everything comes in season. I've been doing other projects like custom epoxy countertops. I did a Facebook live and it took off! Maybe you need to show people that you're making the projects. It makes a huge difference.
Ok... when you get in a dry spot with sales think outside of the box like these fellas mentioned. It happens to us all. Marketplace is hit or miss. The garden items go to the garden stores and show them the product. Thats how you get bulk orders. The key is getting your name out. Check out that video. Once you build your rep for quality work people will come to you. In the meantime post on your personal fb page and friend request everyone you know! You've got this!
Man I've seen a lot of woodworking videos showing you how to do things, giving you advise, this is the top of the heap. Absolutely great job. All things I've planned ahead on (bulk production) and man absolutely fantastic tutorial on how to make these. I wanted to add this to my summer builds for sale just really didn't know how to get into it just yet so figured I wouldn't. I sure will now. Absolutely great job, thank you so much for this. I plan on contributing to my household through woodworking and I appreciate the gift you've given with this video.
I love these videos. I just found your channel today and I've been trying to figure out a way to make money and work for myself now that I've moved to a more expensive area, but there are a lot of rich people with gardens and I think a lot of this stuff would sell. I don't know much at all about wood working but I can use tools and this is something I should be able to figure out relatively easily to test the market. Thanks and keep it up!
Just subscribed. You are an excellent teacher and woodworker. You explain everything in detail and have planned the project thoughtfully. I will be waiting for new videos. Keep up the great work!
Nice use of jigs & a very thorough explanation of the process. Unfortunately, too many people have become complacent with junky cheap quality items AND don’t really want to pay for a high quality build.
you are so right about people being used to low quality items i have made things before for family and they are always surprised at how sturdy and nice it is but compared to what i used to do high end cabinetry with a fully equipped shop my work in a my garage without any huge tools or large selections of wood and hardware it feels low but your videos really help give me motivation to work on more projects
Matt, you are a bona fide legend thank you and God bless you and your family for sharing all of this valuable Information for us. I'm an apprentice carpenter/builder and need to make some extra cash to supplement my low wages. This is amazing, I'm getting started tomo I'll let you know how I go. Thank you!
Well I SURE like this idea you give out. You seem to make so people enjoy good quality work and show easy it is done.I just love this for I live up the road from a farmers town and also I to live on a farm. With your idea on how to make or DIY it will help a lot of folks that can do it but also it will be a great little income. I don't have the words to say anything better than you showed how to.So if I may this is one of the super greatest idea I seen so far.Keep the videos coming and you will make million subscribers. GOOD LUCK .
Sir, I really like how much detailed information you give. I'm actually making the floating shelves for myself first. Thank you so much for all of the knowledge you share with us.
@@ronaldpoddig6188 it's the center of the board. once you gap/fan it is the center of each board. If you look at his jig he has the lines of where the inside and outside of each board is and the hole is in the center. I don't think he said because each persons jig will be just a little different (1/2" vs 5/8 ( or if you want it just a little higher or lower)) The board that will have the bulk of the screw threads in it should have the screw centered. I hope that makes sense.
@@ronaldpoddig6188 From his video -- holes on the bottom cross brace are 2 1/4" apart, spacing from the center hole (which, of course, is simply placed at the center of the 12" board). So, if my calculations are correct, that would make the spacing from the left end of the board -- 1 1/2; 3 3/4; 6; 8 1/4; 10 1/2. Let's try that and see if it works.
On your large jig, have you considered using a dowel pin instead of a screw? you can enlarge the existing hole without going all the way through the board, so it stops and it will slide in and out without needing a drill.
Everytime I watch your video's I get excited. I would love the paper plans and if you have the plans for the jugs that would be great as well. I just came back from my local garden center and they are interested so I need to being at least a prototype one next time. Thanks, and if there is a cost, please let me know.
Hey Terry! I have the paper plans linked in the description of the video on my etsy shop. The top part of the jig is covered in the plans but the bottom jigs can be made once you have it in the main one. Get to it! Its that time of the year!
Fantastic! Thank you friend for teaching me, sharing the time saving jig and simply inspiring me to attempt this project. You have covered every question I can think of and you make me believe I can pull this off.
Matt, First let me thank you for these videos! One of my boys and I have been dabbling in woodworking for about a year now and we've had some success building a farmhouse table and some office desks for personal use. We've been wanting to try our hand at creating items to sell with the hope of generating some cash that we can use to purchase better tools. Your videos have been, to say the least, inspiring! I enjoy your simplistic approach and your presentation of the projects. I am slowly making my way through all your videos and working towards getting my more creative family members involved to help come up with ideas. Secondly, I wanted to point out that when you provide the lengths of the materials, you state that the long strips are 72" long (6 feet). In the video when you talk about adding the stake, you state that the trellis is 7 feet. Not a big deal, but it could cause some confusion. Again, thanks for the videos! Steve X.
@Wax Watcher, thanks for pointing this out about the 6' vs 7' length dimension...mainly for others who might read these comments. Since the "cut list" shows 72", that tells us that 6' is the right length. Matt shares a lot of fine details with us, so it's quite easy to understand how he could misspeak on this item. I've done it many, many times in videos I've made...and it really aggravates me when I catch it later. :-)
Also, for a built in stake, why not have the center 1,3, or all 5 8’ long and add a second tier of double bolts 12” up. Then you’d have the extra depth for a stake already there, plus it’ll be a much stronger connection.
On the 2nd step where you're using the template of where the holes should be drilled, you could save time by building a jig that is two high. Level 1 is where the piece goes being drilled, level 2 would be where the template sits on it. Since it has walls on the left, right, back and front, you make it tight enough that both pieced fit in and you can save time not having to align the piece and the template and putting clamps on it. Not sure if explaining correctly. Basically a box with no top on it, on a board. Only the piece and template fit in and hold it in place to drill.... done.
G'day from Australia mate, I've just stumbled across your videos and I have to say they are great. You're very knowledgeable and honest too Thank you for the video ☺️
Sold a bunch of these, one thing i did was when i was cutting the round edge off the 2x4 instead of trimming it off i cut it off at 1/2" width and used them for the cross bars
Wow Ya Got this And willing to Shar Your Videos is Great News thks again ya Make it Look Easy so Hats Off to Ya Many More to Come Ya Got My Vote Keep them Comin for us old Guys we like to Build Things to keep The Other Half happy So Thks
This is great stuff!! Right now I'm without a vehicle so I'm at home until further notice so I am going to be making something to sell and I think this will be one of them 👍
Matt, your trellis design was my very first woodworking project, and thanks to your plans and instructions here, it was a huge success (from my viewpoint!). I actually came back and re-watched this vid to review my process and look at how to make the jigs, as it turns out people seem to want well-made trellises and there is little if any handmade, local product around here. The drawing points, per comments I have received, are its sturdiness, use of real fasteners rather than brad nails, and the generous height. Honestly, I know it’s a small thing for others more experienced than I am, but completing this project on my own and having it come out so well for a first project has been a really welcome confidence booster. I can whip up a batch of excellent bread without a recipe, but not so a piece of woodwork. So access to your videos to watch and re-watch, and to your very detailed plans, has been so very helpful. Thanks for everything you do for your fellow beings. 🇨🇦
I was watching this and I had a idea. Instead of using screws in the jig when separating the pieces at the top. Use dowels so you could just push it in to hold place Plus you wouldn’t have to lift the pieces over the screws Does this make sense? Other than that I really like all of your helping incite and explanations
I am definitely going to make these! I can see myself doing this if I can get a good market for them. Thank you for the tutorial and simple instructions.
know one is buy'n anything right now unless it is food!!!!!! the price of gas is so high, it's really to bad guys, but we are watching are country go right in the toilet !!!!! so hang on it's going to get real bumpy !!!!!! just say'n !!!!!
I just seen your video on making the trellis. You explained it so well, that I'm going to start watching your other videos and start building. (Of course, when the weather gets warmer here in my area). Thank you so much and so happy I found your video.
Hallo, Matthew, this is Ra from New Zealand! I, too, have just stumbled across your videos, and I like what I'm seeing! I look forward to catching up on your videos, and you now have a new subscriber! Keep on keeping on, brother!
WOW. Just found ur channel. I love wood working but just got busy doing other things. Time to clear out the shop & have some fun & make money. Spring is here.
Suggestion about the bolts to make it look cleaner and safer, maybe use all thread and round cap nuts. Having a bolt sticking out sometimes can catch on something in transport and would give a cleaner look. I know cutting the all thread would take a little more time but attention to detail as I say is always worth the time. Great video though.
Thanks for the motivation Matthew, I can't make enough obelisk apparently everyone wants one, I changed the design slightly to accommodate my jig for a mass production, I have sold them from 5' up to 10' all from the same jig.
Thank you do much for sharing. You made it very eady to build. I had a quite clear piece of cedar, so at the 9:50 ytime mark i drilled the bolt holes before cutting the strips; much easier for lining up.
Love your youtube videos. Very inspiring. On the 2nd 12" jig, how far from the ends are the outside holes? Could you give the dimensions of the big jig, including what distances the screws are?
I made a few of these in 6ft, have yet to sell any. However, a family member wanted the same thing in 5ft. I made the sled to build the 6ft ones. Then modified it to make both the 6 ft and now 5 ft. Your videos are very inspiring and I have purchased some of your plans.
Hi Matt, I absolutely love your videos and your attitude to teach the masses. Thank you. My question, as many others have asked, is the screw hole locations on the center support and the top (34") support. you gave the screw locations for the lowest 12" support.(2 1/4 inches apart). You showed us the 3 holes on the center support but gave no dimensions. Also the top support has 5 holes but not the spacing apart from each other. I thank you for the great vids. Be safe Matt...
it's the center of the board. once you gap/fan it is the center of each board. If you look at his jig he has the lines of where the inside and outside of each board is and the hole is in the center. I don't think he said because each persons jig will be just a little different (1/2" vs 5/8 ( or if you want it just a little higher or lower)) The board that will have the bulk of the screw threads in it should have the screw centered. I hope that makes sense.
Hey Rich. The outer screws for the top are 30” apart. Then space the other two centered between outer and middle. The other two you make when you make your first one just in case your jig is a bit off from mine.
The outer screws are 30” apart. Then space the other two centered between outer and middle. The other two you make when you make your first one just in case your jig is a bit off from mine.
Now I'm just pointing this out...when you started you said the second part was 34 inches . In the description it says 34, the second time you spoke the length of same part you said 32 inches !!! Right after you said how you have been trying to be better with measurements!! I love your videos! You keep me busy which makes me happy!! I appreciate all you do. Good luck.
Great idea, I love your channel. Thank you. Winter will be over soon and spring time they might sell. Easy to make, when you have some tools. I will include that in my workshop products and try to sell them.
Hey Matt just wanted to say the way you teach on how to build these products is awesome you are a really good teacher and I have a question the middle brace and the top brace what are the measurements to pre-drill the holes if you don’t mind me asking And do you think you could make a video on how to build the jig
I can't thank you enough for all your CLEAR explanations and details. You inspired me to start with woodworking. I did the giant trellis Obelisk on treated lumber 2 weeks ago as my first project. I haven't sold it but I'm positive that I will do soon. My 2nd project will be the trellis you explained. I really enjoy all your content. Thanks for all you do
Whenever I make jigs for repetitive drilling or routing, I use MDF. It is stable. It stays stable throughout temp and humidity swings. After the jig is set (ready to use) I give it a quick coat of spray shellac to seal it and keep it clean. For jigs that mark drilling locations, I drill thru the jig with a 5/32" bit. Then I use a automatic (spring-loaded) center punch to mark the hole to be drilled. This reduces the chance that my bit might damage my jig, and allows me to be able to use any size bit to bore any hole I may require. Drill templates are generally made from 1/4", router templates are generally 1/2" thick, to allow guide bearings to ride along the edge of the template.
Just found your videos! Love them! I’m definitely going to make this, do you have the dimensions for the jig and how to build it??
Thanks! The outer screws for the top are 30” apart. Then space the other two centered between outer and middle.
The other two you make when you make your first one just in case your jig is a bit off from mine or your material is a bit different.
I'm making several of each thanks for the great videos one of the ideas I had for the trellis was I make the center stick 6 in longer and then it's ready to put in the ground if they don't want that they can simply cut it off most people have that means to do that thanks again
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@@bobcrabb2310 That was my thought too.
@@boboberg118 72 inches
Am I the only one who keeps checking out that dresser in the righthand backbround? So COOL???
As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!
My favorite word in the woodworking vocabulary? Jigs!!!
I just discovered your videos today! I’m a 69 old woman who has always loved to make things & use tools. I simply can’t wait to make some of your projects. Fantastic projects. I love saving money & making gifts. Can’t wait to learn more. Thank You!
You go girl! I am 66 and this will be my retirement income supplement and motivation. Wood is good!
Me too! I was always told that that wasn't the proper hobby for a young lady. Now that I'm older I finally had the courage to say phooey on that and have scraped together a modest but thoroughly enjoyable woodshop. Now when the weather is nice I build or repair things. If the weather is unpleasant there's always crochet.😄.
Yep. I'm a 54 year old woman and I love Matthew's videos! Everyone wants me to make stuff for them now! And I will -for a fee! 😂
This keeps getting more interesting. Went to a local nursery to window shop the competition and found out there is none! Talked to the buyer there and they were very interested and even brought up what else would interest them. So fan trellis first then I will see whats next. THANK YOU.
For those scratching their heads wondering what the hole spacing is for the top crosspiece, if you keep the 1.5 inches in from the end for the bottom board, the spacing for the top board is 8.125 inches.... 8-1/8. Best option for buying material is a 12ft 2x6. You will get two trellis from it with leftover pieces. Don't buy 8 foot boards. If you can't transport a 12ft board, bring a handsaw, tape measure, and speed square with you and cut it in half in the parking lot if the store won't cut it for you
Thank you 🙏
GENIUS move, @Agent Smith
lol, I take my Ryobi cordless circular saw.
THANK YOU!! I had to leave cause I was confused when I went to get the wood.
I went with the 8' 2x4s and used all my cutoffs to make "bird picnic tables". :)
Thank you for your video. It is very well presented and your instructions are easy to understand. I am a 73 year old lady and my husband went to be with the Lord. He had a huge shop full of wood working tools and lumber that was just setting and no one to use them. One day I decided I was going to learn how to make some simple projects. I started with making the American flag for friends and relatives. I have made several now and I give them away. It makes me happy and it makes me feel close to my husband when I’m in his shop. I know that he has gotten a lot of laughs from some of the mistakes I have made but at the end of the day I leave the shop with a smile on my face and a warm feeling in my heart because it was his shop. I miss him.Thank you again for your hard work on making these videos. God bless you .🙏
I am aweful at carpentry. I struggle with confidence and patience. It's a must have when working with wood. You make it look easy and most importantly you talk to me in a way that brings me a level of confidence that I can work with. Looking forward to watching all your videos. Thanks!
farmersmarkets is where i would go to look for this stuff but i build it myself love this channel
You are a good dude! Instead being general in your video and asking us to go buy the plans, you are incredibly specific in the video and have your plans available as a backup. Thank you for being a great supporter of this awesome woodworking community.
Hi Matt, I just finished making the Obelisk. A lady ask me if I could make one so I used your plans from the first video and it came out great. Very easy build. I wrote down all your instructions but they were burned into my head and I never had to use them. Sent her a picture of it after It was done and she told me to go ahead and make her a second one.
I made the trellis a few weeks back. Had a lady asking if I could make one for her so I used your plans again. She asked if I could leave a stake on the bottom so I made a 7' trellis with an 8' center piece. Made it a foot longer extending out from the bottom with a point.
Thats so awesome! Make that money!
How much did you sell for?
This guy is lagit my friend. Helping everyone make money
Love your comment on about your mother, we will send a search party out for you in one week!
Thanks man. But you’ll never find me… she’s that good.
Love that you add a little bit of yourself to the channel! Keep up the good work
May I suggest using pins to hold the tops in place rather than screws. It would be quick and simple to pull the pin, stretch the wood, then plug the pin back in without the use of a drill.
Thanks for sharing the video.
Heck yea! Thats a great idea!
An organized shop with lots of ways to eliminate wood shavings is ideal being able to put your hands on the tools you do possess priceless
This and the "smalls" series are fantastic. Watching them will not only give you build instructions but possibly a sense of direction, as well. I think there are more people like me who just knew they want to get into woodworking, either for profit or not, but that's as far as they thought. You can see this by how many times in woodworking groups folks will inquire about which tools to buy. It's a lot easier to answer that if you know what you are going to be building. A video I'd like to see is explaining to newer woodworkers that under pricing can be a race to the bottom. How much you have in materials should not be the only determining factor when pricing your items. There are hidden costs. Not only that, there is an average market price. Determine what the market will bear in your area and get close to it. If you under price by a substantial amount you are not only hurting yourself but other sellers, too. Then, by the time you realize you can't sustain your business with what you've been charging, you give up, leaving a damaged market for others to deal with. Think about competing gas stations. When one is charging 3.19, the one across the street will go to 3.18 and people will do a U turn to save that penny. They don't go to 2.00 even if they're in a money crunch at the time because they know they would only make that crunch worse even if they got 100 percent of the business.
out here helping people make money in a tough economy....Respect!!!
Only video I’ve ever seen with tons of views and no dislikes, there’s always that one. Perfectly explained , tk u.
Your work is second to none may God continue to bless you and your family outstanding job great attitude great idea astounding work.
Painting the ground contact section with rubberized paint adds great value to your trellis and obelisk. Much cheaper than adding caps to the feet and if you use white or black it is nearly invisible when the piece is painted.
I’ve sprayed them with flex seal. They have different colors
PLASTIDIP might work. Great tip, thanks!
Hi Matthew
I run into this problem all the time here in Central Pennsylvania. I made one of your Garden Fan Trellis’s with no problem at all.
Showed it to my wife. She loved it. After her approval ( ha ha ), I was ready to go to the local garden centers but I thought I would do some research online to see what they were going for around here. You mentioned to ask $50 to build them and they could make whatever over and above for themselves. Well instead of making a jerk of myself before going on my campaign, I found out that there are plenty of them out there already, in bamboo, cedar, pressure treated, etc, not pine like the one I made. And the costs were between $65-$104. Then I saw metal ones that were self staking and power coated, same size for $40.46 at Lowes.
How am I supposed to make one made of pine and compete with better wood and powder coated metal Trellis’s asking $50 bucks?
Help?
Hey Lloyd, Great Points! I don't think you can honestly compete price wise with any big box department store. You're going to have to take the approach, like Matthew said, go to local nursery/garden stores. I would also take a look at farmers markets, flee markets, swap meets etc. One other method which is my favorite, give them out to friends and family. It will speak for itself and you can start to develop a following through word of mouth.
One other item that is worth a mention is quality hardware. The hardware you're using is not going to rust so it can last longer then a lot of the pieces you get from a big box store. Most of the hardware that comes with these wooden kits or metal trellis will rust and fail with in no time. Making sure you're getting stainless steel bolts and decking screws will go along way to ensure it's durability. One other note is that if you do want to compete you can add things to your trellis. Adding a design or pattern can always be a way to set yourself apart. However, your time is your money.
If you really want to be cost efficient, then start gathering timber from fallen trees. If you can rip down a 2x4 into the 5/8th inch slats for this. You can probably start processing your own wood to use. If you have neighbors that have fallen trees offer to get that tree cleared up. I would let the wood dry for a time. Green Wood can be deceptive and end up breaking/cracking once it dries, but it is another avenue you can look at if you're trying to be as cost efficient as possible.
One final item you can consider is Etsy. it is a pain to ship things. Truly is a hassle, but it could be worth it. You can set it up so they(delivery services: UPS, USPS, Fedex, etc.) come to your home and pick up your package. You're responible for packaging it, weighing it, and printing/putting a paid postage sticker on there. Once you get the system up it is easy to repeat, but I always try to avoid shipping and handling if possible.
Keep it up though! it is a side hobby it takes a while for things to jump off. Don't expect anything fast. Best of Luck - Cheers!
I can tell you what happened to me. The big box stores will be a wast of time. Drove to the local nursery wanting to see what they sold. Got told "I have none because the only ones I can find are trash." That was from the nursery's buyer no less. With nothing to show her I simply told her I was thinking about making them and she said "Please bring one for me to look at and BTW what else I need is...." From walking out my door to having a potential buyer 30 minutes!
This is the first time I’ve seen your video’s and I must say you are one of the great ones! To help others, and not ask for something in return is rare these days. I,m a new fan. Thank you so much for all you do. It matters.
Matt I can’t thank you enough for your awesome videos.
Your content is far better than “most” available.
Your attention to detail and clarity on instructions is some of the best on the internet!
For that, thank you!
I’m a hobbyist/artist, electrician turned-amateur woodworker!
Let’s see where this thing can go!
I have to tell you that I just bought a brand new table saw and materials (just yesterday) specifically to make some woodworking projects “to sale”.
And your videos are what gave me not only the ideas of what to build for profit but also the confidence.
Coming from a 20+ year heavy construction/trades background and watching the steady decline over the years of people not wanting to share knowledge with others, is a sad thing to see.
I’m a HUGE advocate of teaching others and passing on everything you can, to everyone you can, anytime you can!
Well my friend, I’m done brushing up on your awesome videos and I’ve got sawdust to make.
I know you do to.
If you take one thing away from this lengthy comment, know that you’re awesome, appreciated and you help others *Tremendously with your videos!
Thank you sir!
✊🏻
Is not sawdust.....is man glitter.. lol Yeah Mathew is the best on the internet, I've watched others and no comparison.
Just found this video and I'm glad I did.
Welcome!
I am going to make one out of spruce just to see how long it will last in our maritime weather (Newfoundland Canada). When I make some to sell I will use pine also. Making a jig is a must. You are a true blessing to your subscribers. Thank you Matthew.
I love to build outdoor chairs and benches. These look cool and fast.
Great video.
Added to my project list for the spring
Army
SE Oregon
I watched this the other night and started working on building one tonight. Just some points of clarification for others that are going to try building it.
1. On the 1st 12" find your the center then measure the 2.25" for each hole, 5 total. This is board is 29" from the base.
2. The 2nd 12" and 34" cross boards we are not given measurements for screw holes for due to slight variations in the jig you make. Only instruction is that they are placed 16" from the 1st 12" and between each other.
Matt, you mention at 6:29 the board is 34". Then at 6:55 after explaining your mistake on the other video was saying it was 40" but it should have been 32". I cut 2 of mine at the 32" lol. Luckly I watched this 25 more times before I put it together haha.
So is it supposed to be 34" or 32"?
U really need flat washers on those bolts. But nice job!
Instead if removing and replacing screws on jig (to hold arms apart), I'm going to drill a 3/8's hole and drop a 1/4" bolt in as a pin. (Might have to put a nut or two on it for extra height.)
The trellis is incredibly easy to build with your guidance. The large jig you use I see can be very useful. Is it possible for you to make a short video on making the trellis jig?
I know I can sell multiple trellises in my neighborhood and the main large jig would be a big help.
The first trellis I tried didn't go so well. The first arm broke. I should have paid more attention to the knots in the wood because thats where it broke at the bottom.
I'm not giving up.
That’s what I was waiting for. Lol 🤝
Thanks, man! I'm building and selling the concealment shelf you taught me to make and now I'll add these to it.
Now my hobby is paying for itself and then some!
Heck yes Jason!!! I love it. It will grow as you grow!
Id love to see a video on how to make that curvy dresser against the wall. Looks awesome! Nice job
That would be a days long video lol
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking i'd watch every second! Thing looks amazing.
I'm wondering about using carriage bolts and adding a washer under the nut?
I appreciate you giving away your knowledge and wisdom. Thank you.
No worries! I just used regular bolts and a nut. But carriage and washer would be great.
OMG. This is beyond easy! I totally agree that the jig is the hardest thing to make and that’s just because it takes more time. And you have a great point about people spending 40 bucks on a plant that will die so why wouldn’t they spend two or three times that forward the plant will sit in. Now I’m going to look for your pyramid - trellis - thingy video.
Lol Thanks! Once the jig is made the rest is pie.
Thanks, For The Advice and Showing How Easy It Is To Make Some Good Money With Some Easy Projects. These Type Of Projects Are Perfect To Sale At Camp Sites and Garden Centers. Like You Say People Are Always Looking For This Type of Things.
Awesome, you have my attention, especially since your not afraid to talk about mistakes.
I have watched this countless times.. i will make them one of these days.👍🇬🇧🇬🇪🙋🏼♂️
this is perhaps the best video i have seen on this subject, i have learned all this by beating my head on the concrete
thanks for posting, great video
THANK YOU JUST FOUNF YOUR CHANNEL AND I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH YOUR CIDEO AND HOW TO MAKE THESE ITEMS. WOULD SAY THE BEST ON YOU TUBE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I WILL WATCH ALL YOUR VIDEOS
For the optional stake, while the star bit deck screws are nice, not every customer is going to have a start bit or want to go out and buy one so those 2 screws should be say a galvanized screw with a phillips head since most people would even have a phillips screwdriver.
If they spend $50-$150 on that thing, they can spend a couple more dollars to buy a star bit. What heathen at this point is using anything other than star head screws anyway?
I went ahead and drilled the holes in my jig then just clamped it on top of my project and drilled through the holes already made. My screws countersink themselves so I skip the countersinking each hole and saved alot of time.
Excellent design.
Straightforward, well explained.
Love the jigs.
I watch a lot of people build a lot of things on youtube.
One of the things that tells me a person knows what they are doing is the use of jigs for repeatable actions.
The other is a good work table.
Anything to keep upright.
Kneeling down and getting up is inefficient.
Hey Shawn. Absolutely. If Im going to make more than one I'll make a jig. I have them everywhere. And you're right... I never work bent over unless I absolutely have to.
Outstanding. Hank definitely got a kick out of seeing his name. Thanks again
That’s awesome. 😉
I'm completely impressed, not just with your skill, but also with your savvy on how to work the marketing. Simple stuff made beautifully beats any of the cheap crap that's mass produced. Keep it up.
I appreciate that!
It’s been a year since your comment, but I want to agree. So many times I have purchased things from the garden center that are just stapled together. They fall apart in 2-3 years. I would rather pay more and get something that lasts a long time. Especially when you are talking about trellises, your plant gets intertwined and you can’t easily repair it without damaging your plant.
I’m apprenticing under you right now lol. Appreciate the videos
Awesome video, the job for the 12” pieces, maybe adding some rails around 3 sides so you can just slip the piece in and screw without clamping each piece.
Life's a garden, and I dig this build!
I'm thinking 5/4 deck boards would work well in this situation.
Right on Joe... I mean Jason!
Thanks J I have some leftovers from my deck build!
Love it. I've built everything you've shown us how to build, but I haven't sold a single thing. The projects turned out great. Marketplace is a bust. Trying a craft show in 2 weeks. At this point I just hope to break even.
@Mennitti You might try craigslist for your area. Like Matthew said he goes to local businesses. If you are making the concealment shelf try the gun stores. My experience with Craft shows can be hit or miss. Swap meets/flea markets. Tell your friends and even the cashier at the store. Every person that you talk to during the day is a potential customer. Maybe even make up some fliers or business cards and as you are talking to someone hand them a card. Hope that helps.
I'm having the same results but I'm not giving up. Everything comes in season. I've been doing other projects like custom epoxy countertops. I did a Facebook live and it took off! Maybe you need to show people that you're making the projects. It makes a huge difference.
Ok... when you get in a dry spot with sales think outside of the box like these fellas mentioned. It happens to us all. Marketplace is hit or miss. The garden items go to the garden stores and show them the product. Thats how you get bulk orders. The key is getting your name out. Check out that video. Once you build your rep for quality work people will come to you. In the meantime post on your personal fb page and friend request everyone you know! You've got this!
Just curious, how much are you asking?
It's not your fault. It's uncle Joe's puppet master's doing.
Man I've seen a lot of woodworking videos showing you how to do things, giving you advise, this is the top of the heap. Absolutely great job. All things I've planned ahead on (bulk production) and man absolutely fantastic tutorial on how to make these. I wanted to add this to my summer builds for sale just really didn't know how to get into it just yet so figured I wouldn't. I sure will now. Absolutely great job, thank you so much for this. I plan on contributing to my household through woodworking and I appreciate the gift you've given with this video.
No worries! Thanks for watching!
You're doing great man. I love watching your videos and I don't even do woodworking.
I appreciate that! You're obviously interested... maybe a new hobby?
I love these videos. I just found your channel today and I've been trying to figure out a way to make money and work for myself now that I've moved to a more expensive area, but there are a lot of rich people with gardens and I think a lot of this stuff would sell. I don't know much at all about wood working but I can use tools and this is something I should be able to figure out relatively easily to test the market. Thanks and keep it up!
Nice! Good luck! 🍀
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking thanks! I don't have any power saws but I can probably use the table saw and skillsaw at work if I need to
Just subscribed. You are an excellent teacher and woodworker. You explain everything in detail and have planned the project thoughtfully. I will be waiting for new videos. Keep up the great work!
Nice use of jigs & a very thorough explanation of the process. Unfortunately, too many people have become complacent with junky cheap quality items AND don’t really want to pay for a high quality build.
Don’t sell to low ballers. If they aren’t willing to pay for quality, they can buy on at Walmart.
you are so right about people being used to low quality items i have made things before for family and they are always surprised at how sturdy and nice it is but compared to what i used to do high end cabinetry with a fully equipped shop my work in a my garage without any huge tools or large selections of wood and hardware it feels low but your videos really help give me motivation to work on more projects
Great plans, can't wait to build and start selling them.
Thanks for sharing Mr Peech.
Regards
Veenay
JHB Woodwork(South Africa)
A little Canadian 🇨🇦 TIP: When drilling a countersink hole put your drill in reverse for a cleaner hole 🥰
My drill press won't reverse. LOL Sounds like you need sharper countersinks. I have no problem with tear-out.
Matt, you are a bona fide legend thank you and God bless you and your family for sharing all of this valuable Information for us. I'm an apprentice carpenter/builder and need to make some extra cash to supplement my low wages. This is amazing, I'm getting started tomo I'll let you know how I go. Thank you!
Thanks Lee! Go get that money. Now is the time to sell these things!
Good sir, are there specs for the jig you use for this in your plans?
Well I SURE like this idea you give out. You seem to make so people enjoy good quality work and show easy it is done.I just love this for I live up the road from a farmers town and also I to live on a farm. With your idea on how to make or DIY it will help a lot of folks that can do it but also it will be a great little income. I don't have the words to say anything better than you showed how to.So if I may this is one of the super greatest idea I seen so far.Keep the videos coming and you will make million subscribers. GOOD LUCK .
Sir, I really like how much detailed information you give. I'm actually making the floating shelves for myself first. Thank you so much for all of the knowledge you share with us.
Hey CN! Its my pleasure. Learn and teach others!
Detail? How far apart are the scrwww holes on the three braces? Did I miss that part?
I guess I did mis it. LOL
@@ronaldpoddig6188 it's the center of the board. once you gap/fan it is the center of each board. If you look at his jig he has the lines of where the inside and outside of each board is and the hole is in the center. I don't think he said because each persons jig will be just a little different (1/2" vs 5/8 ( or if you want it just a little higher or lower)) The board that will have the bulk of the screw threads in it should have the screw centered. I hope that makes sense.
@@ronaldpoddig6188 From his video -- holes on the bottom cross brace are 2 1/4" apart, spacing from the center hole (which, of course, is simply placed at the center of the 12" board). So, if my calculations are correct, that would make the spacing from the left end of the board -- 1 1/2; 3 3/4; 6; 8 1/4; 10 1/2. Let's try that and see if it works.
Matt, I sold my first five trellises!! Thanks so much for your detailed videos!!
What did you sell them for out of curiosity? Also, did you sell them of fb marketplace or a local garden centre?
@@spencerk4077 I sold them for $50/each to a local garden center. Bought them on the spot.
First time I've seen your video. Sure simplified things. Well be using the jigs.
I try to simplify my projects as much as possible. Thanks for watching!
On your large jig, have you considered using a dowel pin instead of a screw? you can enlarge the existing hole without going all the way through the board, so it stops and it will slide in and out without needing a drill.
Everytime I watch your video's I get excited. I would love the paper plans and if you have the plans for the jugs that would be great as well. I just came back from my local garden center and they are interested so I need to being at least a prototype one next time. Thanks, and if there is a cost, please let me know.
Hey Terry! I have the paper plans linked in the description of the video on my etsy shop. The top part of the jig is covered in the plans but the bottom jigs can be made once you have it in the main one. Get to it! Its that time of the year!
Fantastic! Thank you friend for teaching me, sharing the time saving jig and simply inspiring me to attempt this project. You have covered every question I can think of and you make me believe I can pull this off.
Matt,
First let me thank you for these videos! One of my boys and I have been dabbling in woodworking for about a year now and we've had some success building a farmhouse table and some office desks for personal use. We've been wanting to try our hand at creating items to sell with the hope of generating some cash that we can use to purchase better tools. Your videos have been, to say the least, inspiring! I enjoy your simplistic approach and your presentation of the projects. I am slowly making my way through all your videos and working towards getting my more creative family members involved to help come up with ideas.
Secondly, I wanted to point out that when you provide the lengths of the materials, you state that the long strips are 72" long (6 feet). In the video when you talk about adding the stake, you state that the trellis is 7 feet. Not a big deal, but it could cause some confusion.
Again, thanks for the videos!
Steve X.
@Wax Watcher, thanks for pointing this out about the 6' vs 7' length dimension...mainly for others who might read these comments. Since the "cut list" shows 72", that tells us that 6' is the right length. Matt shares a lot of fine details with us, so it's quite easy to understand how he could misspeak on this item. I've done it many, many times in videos I've made...and it really aggravates me when I catch it later. :-)
Also, for a built in stake, why not have the center 1,3, or all 5 8’ long and add a second tier of double bolts 12” up. Then you’d have the extra depth for a stake already there, plus it’ll be a much stronger connection.
On the 2nd step where you're using the template of where the holes should be drilled, you could save time by building a jig that is two high. Level 1 is where the piece goes being drilled, level 2 would be where the template sits on it. Since it has walls on the left, right, back and front, you make it tight enough that both pieced fit in and you can save time not having to align the piece and the template and putting clamps on it. Not sure if explaining correctly. Basically a box with no top on it, on a board. Only the piece and template fit in and hold it in place to drill.... done.
Love it. Great Idea!
THANK YOU for the stake explanation!!! Awesome!
My pleasure!
G'day from Australia mate, I've just stumbled across your videos and I have to say they are great. You're very knowledgeable and honest too
Thank you for the video ☺️
I made 4 of these a year ago. Still can’t sell them. They looked so well, I finally decided to use them myself. They look great!
What did you try selling them for?
@@spencerk4077 $50
Sold a bunch of these, one thing i did was when i was cutting the round edge off the 2x4 instead of trimming it off i cut it off at 1/2" width and used them for the cross bars
Thank you very much for making this video. I fully intend to batch out a boatload of these. This sort of stuff gives me hope on a cold winter day.
Wow Ya Got this And willing to Shar Your Videos is Great News thks again ya Make it Look Easy so Hats Off to Ya Many More to Come Ya Got My Vote Keep them Comin for us old Guys we like to Build Things to keep The Other Half happy So Thks
This is great stuff!! Right now I'm without a vehicle so I'm at home until further notice so I am going to be making something to sell and I think this will be one of them 👍
Heck yea!
Matt, your trellis design was my very first woodworking project, and thanks to your plans and instructions here, it was a huge success (from my viewpoint!). I actually came back and re-watched this vid to review my process and look at how to make the jigs, as it turns out people seem to want well-made trellises and there is little if any handmade, local product around here. The drawing points, per comments I have received, are its sturdiness, use of real fasteners rather than brad nails, and the generous height. Honestly, I know it’s a small thing for others more experienced than I am, but completing this project on my own and having it come out so well for a first project has been a really welcome confidence booster. I can whip up a batch of excellent bread without a recipe, but not so a piece of woodwork. So access to your videos to watch and re-watch, and to your very detailed plans, has been so very helpful. Thanks for everything you do for your fellow beings. 🇨🇦
I have tried to sell through farm stores ,green houses no luck. A few tried but I had greenhouses say they would not try them. My quality was great.
I was watching this and I had a idea. Instead of using screws in the jig when separating the pieces at the top. Use dowels so you could just push it in to hold place Plus you wouldn’t have to lift the pieces over the screws Does this make sense? Other than that I really like all of your helping incite and explanations
You are an excellent teacher
Thank you! I try to break it down where anyone can understand regardless of their experience or skill level
I am definitely going to make these! I can see myself doing this if I can get a good market for them. Thank you for the tutorial and simple instructions.
No worries!
know one is buy'n anything right now unless it is food!!!!!! the price of gas is so high, it's really to bad guys, but we are watching are country go right in the toilet !!!!! so hang on it's going to get real bumpy !!!!!! just say'n !!!!!
I just seen your video on making the trellis. You explained it so well, that I'm going to start watching your other videos and start building. (Of course, when the weather gets warmer here in my area). Thank you so much and so happy I found your video.
love this one Matt it will be coming into spring in a couple of months herein UK so i will crack on with it Thank you
Nice!
Hallo, Matthew, this is Ra from New Zealand! I, too, have just stumbled across your videos, and I like what I'm seeing! I look forward to catching up on your videos, and you now have a new subscriber! Keep on keeping on, brother!
WOW. Just found ur channel. I love wood working but just got busy doing other things. Time to clear out the shop & have some fun & make money. Spring is here.
Suggestion about the bolts to make it look cleaner and safer, maybe use all thread and round cap nuts. Having a bolt sticking out sometimes can catch on something in transport and would give a cleaner look. I know cutting the all thread would take a little more time but attention to detail as I say is always worth the time. Great video though.
This is amazing! You and Andy @Cedar River Woodworking have a new sub. in me. I can't wait to build this trellis for my new garden.
Thanks for the motivation Matthew, I can't make enough obelisk apparently everyone wants one, I changed the design slightly to accommodate my jig for a mass production, I have sold them from 5' up to 10' all from the same jig.
Thank you do much for sharing. You made it very eady to build. I had a quite clear piece of cedar, so at the 9:50 ytime mark i drilled the bolt holes before cutting the strips; much easier for lining up.
Love your youtube videos. Very inspiring. On the 2nd 12" jig, how far from the ends are the outside holes? Could you give the dimensions of the big jig, including what distances the screws are?
I made a few of these in 6ft, have yet to sell any. However, a family member wanted the same thing in 5ft. I made the sled to build the 6ft ones. Then modified it to make both the 6 ft and now 5 ft. Your videos are very inspiring and I have purchased some of your plans.
Hi Matt, I absolutely love your videos and your attitude to teach the masses. Thank you. My question, as many others have asked, is the screw hole locations on the center support and the top (34") support. you gave the screw locations for the lowest 12" support.(2 1/4 inches apart). You showed us the 3 holes on the center support but gave no dimensions. Also the top support has 5 holes but not the spacing apart from each other. I thank you for the great vids. Be safe Matt...
yea im wondering the same....where the instructions for the big jig that spreads the wood
it's the center of the board. once you gap/fan it is the center of each board. If you look at his jig he has the lines of where the inside and outside of each board is and the hole is in the center. I don't think he said because each persons jig will be just a little different (1/2" vs 5/8 ( or if you want it just a little higher or lower)) The board that will have the bulk of the screw threads in it should have the screw centered. I hope that makes sense.
Hey Rich. The outer screws for the top are 30” apart. Then space the other two centered between outer and middle.
The other two you make when you make your first one just in case your jig is a bit off from mine.
The outer screws are 30” apart. Then space the other two centered between outer and middle.
The other two you make when you make your first one just in case your jig is a bit off from mine.
Thanks CN. Your are correct. Everyone used different material and may make a jig a bit off from mine. Thanks for helping out.
Now I'm just pointing this out...when you started you said the second part was 34 inches . In the description it says 34, the second time you spoke the length of same part you said 32 inches !!! Right after you said how you have been trying to be better with measurements!! I love your videos! You keep me busy which makes me happy!! I appreciate all you do. Good luck.
I caught that too.
Great idea, I love your channel. Thank you. Winter will be over soon and spring time they might sell. Easy to make, when you have some tools. I will include that in my workshop products and try to sell them.
Hey Matt just wanted to say the way you teach on how to build these products is awesome you are a really good teacher and I have a question the middle brace and the top brace what are the measurements to pre-drill the holes if you don’t mind me asking And do you think you could make a video on how to build the jig
I'm new here. I have some true 2x4 larch left over from a couple of years ago. this project is great for it. Thanks.
I can't thank you enough for all your CLEAR explanations and details. You inspired me to start with woodworking. I did the giant trellis Obelisk on treated lumber 2 weeks ago as my first project. I haven't sold it but I'm positive that I will do soon. My 2nd project will be the trellis you explained. I really enjoy all your content. Thanks for all you do
Awesome! Welcome to the community! Honestly a great group of folks!
Dude, do thr mantel. It was so stupid easy and came out absolutely gorgeous. I think I spent about $30 total and I GUARANTEE I can get $200 for it
@@patcoyableI'm offering mine on $175.00 many views but zero offers 😐
Whenever I make jigs for repetitive drilling or routing, I use MDF. It is stable. It stays stable throughout temp and humidity swings. After the jig is set (ready to use) I give it a quick coat of spray shellac to seal it and keep it clean.
For jigs that mark drilling locations, I drill thru the jig with a 5/32" bit. Then I use a automatic (spring-loaded) center punch to mark the hole to be drilled. This reduces the chance that my bit might damage my jig, and allows me to be able to use any size bit to bore any hole I may require.
Drill templates are generally made from 1/4", router templates are generally 1/2" thick, to allow guide bearings to ride along the edge of the template.
You’re the man Matt!!!!
Thanks Steve!
Pretty cool build. I liked your presentation. I really like that concealment shelf!
Thank you kindly!