I made your beer caddy and used it as a gift at our company holiday party. Everyone really liked it! Though I made a fair amount of mistakes, I was pretty happy with the results. Thanks, David P.!!
That last line before the outro was probably one of the most motivating and uplifting thing I needed to hear. I was about a day away from calling it quits on woodworking because I've been running into problems but I really needed this video. Thank you.
Definitely agree with not under valuing your time and work. I would caution anyone from totally ditching the fancy math though, you can seriously under estimate your day rate if you don't understand margin and are only looking at your own labor. Also there is a reality check too, if you can only make 4 of those a day and your day rate is 500, that's an expensive beer caddy that likely won't sell, so be realistic with what you make and it needs to be very efficient or really unique in order to sell for the price you need it to. Love that you are one of the few to talk numbers over the years and look forward to the update on these and what else you make for the show.
A lot of people turn their noses up at craft show prices - like they're expecting garage sale prices. Artisan and creative work is so undervalued, it's crazy. You're expected to work for peanuts "for love of the craft." Glad to see you leading the charge on pricing your work properly, Dave!
Dave I was raised just South of Toledo and appreciate the plug on Great Lakes Brewery. Their Elliot Ness is one of the things I miss the most about Ohio. I've been a subscriber for a bit and really enjoy your content, keep it up.
Great project and video as always! We can appreciate your advice about not undervaluing yourself when pricing your creations. That is so true, and is something to always keep in mind when making handmade items.
Great project and great video as always. After reading some comments I have to agree. People definitely snub their nose up at craft shows expecting some great deal. It's all trial and error. You find the shows that bring in good artisans that do great work and know how to price theirselves. Finding the right shows is important as well. Dont do just any show.
I love the idea. How much does the caddy weigh by itself? It’s just so thick. Wouldn’t it be heavy? If I was to use thinner ply wood, would it not be strong enough or is it ok?
I love your channel! Just binge watched all your stuff for a second time cause I love the way you do your projects! I’m going to try this out this week, thanks for the inspiration!
This could also make a Coke bottle caddy and I like to plant things so it would certainly expand on what kind of crafting show you like or attend you could simply label them accordingly!. 👍👍👍👍
This video was great, man. I’ve been wanting to make a beer tote for a while. Probably a little different though, because I wanna do a video for it as well. Gotta love the walnut. This video felt a lot more like some of your older stuff. Good job.
I think that most of us haven't been to a woodwork expo. I know that I personally would love to hear more about it. What to expect and so on. Maybe some tips if you want to have a booth or som. I know that it's hella expensive to have a booth at tattoo conventions and you have to work nonstop to brake even, that is mostly for exposure.
Iv'e been thinking to do a craft fair. after i make something and to price it to where its worth my time. the price is higher than i think people may pay. So i was thinking to make a high end version and a budget version. so the customers would have a choice of which one they want to buy. have you or any one else reading this tried this tactic? whats you opinion?
Tough call. When I do craft shows I don't make any variants of one product. Too much choice leads to the buyer not knowing what to do and walking away to think about it. Many times they don't come back. That being said, I've never tried this technique.
I didn`t intend to use this woodworking book, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* but instead curious about it. I had been truly amazed after trying it. It never dissatisfied me in my desire to have more information about the art of wood working. I discovered several topics such as wood types as well as designing your workshop..
I love you David, you were my, my first ever UA-cam subscription. I'm glad you're doing some videos like this, was just looking at the old ones. I'm trying to get ready for the holiday season here too, #poiemawoodworks
Your attitude and presence on camera is inspiring. Good “speech” at the end. 👍 quick question: when you cut the angles of the sides on the bandsaw , and used tape on the bottom, do you cut along the tape line or cut through the tape?
Burris Dixon cutting through the tape eliminates most of the chip out. Cutting along the tape line would only address half the problem. Bandsaws cut down, so you want the tape on the bottom (the surface that the blade exits). It’s a pretty effective technique.
So true! You not only have to make sure you do not undervalue yourself, you have to make sure you do not allow others to undervalue you. Lowering your price because someone is complaining about it, is not only allowing them to undervalue, you are participating in that undervaluing.
Sadly it is often the artist that undervalues their own work, not the clients. Simultaneously shooting themselves in the foot and bringing down expectations for the rest of the designers.
Great art... So interesting and amazing... Thanks for sharing a awesome video... Strange? You have a USA, Canada, Mexico and United Kindom flags in your wall, what does mean?
Regarding your formula for pricing and as a father of 3 working a 60 hour/week job, I'd pay out to get a full day in the shop...so I guess that's why I give most of my stuff away!
Probably not Elliot Ness that color band on the label is brown. The orange looks like Burning River. My favorite is Blackout Stout. Great Lakes is my favorite craft brew. A clink of a bottle to you! :-)
Would not an "endcap" pattern and a flush trim bit in your router speed up the batching of parts? Could one maybe even have all the holes pre-drilled in the pattern to transfer to the blank and then go back and drill the 1/4" holes in to the sides after everything is glued up?
Stupid human question. Could you cut the rectangular plates for the endcaps, adhere your pattern to the plates and simply route the whole thing at once or should you really cut off most of the excess and then use the flush router to clean things up? Totally different note. I remembered seeing Iggy Swan making a custom jig for his table saw to make angled cuts repeatedly. Instead of adhering a pattern and then having to remove it, building a jig to quickly make the angled top cuts would probably be a better plan, huh?
Both approaches you've mentioned are valid paths. I make angled versions and another with a more rounded, wavy endcap. I have a table saw jig for angled version and a template for the wavy version. Yes cut away as much material on bandsaw before attacking with a router. Just makes it easier.
Get the plans for this beer tote here: makesomething.com/product/6-pack-beer-caddy-plans
Where is the sanding music? :-(
I made your beer caddy and used it as a gift at our company holiday party. Everyone really liked it! Though I made a fair amount of mistakes, I was pretty happy with the results. Thanks, David P.!!
Right on, that's awesome! As long as you learn from those mistakes it's all good!
I live right by UT in Toledo and nearly crapped my pants when you said Kencraft hahaha whaddup #419!
That last line before the outro was probably one of the most motivating and uplifting thing I needed to hear. I was about a day away from calling it quits on woodworking because I've been running into problems but I really needed this video. Thank you.
My wife wanted go to your aunt Joanne's house...I went to Guitar Center - win win in my book.
soy de ecuador muy cool este proyecto
It's great that you are revisiting these types of projects! Love the bigger builds too, but these are just great.
Definitely agree with not under valuing your time and work. I would caution anyone from totally ditching the fancy math though, you can seriously under estimate your day rate if you don't understand margin and are only looking at your own labor. Also there is a reality check too, if you can only make 4 of those a day and your day rate is 500, that's an expensive beer caddy that likely won't sell, so be realistic with what you make and it needs to be very efficient or really unique in order to sell for the price you need it to. Love that you are one of the few to talk numbers over the years and look forward to the update on these and what else you make for the show.
Nice job !
A lot of people turn their noses up at craft show prices - like they're expecting garage sale prices. Artisan and creative work is so undervalued, it's crazy. You're expected to work for peanuts "for love of the craft." Glad to see you leading the charge on pricing your work properly, Dave!
My favorite mod to the totes I’ve made is a rare earth magnet set in from the back beneath the bottle opener to catch the caps.
Great idea.
"Make those projects and sell them." God damn man of the people right there!
Mmmm Great Lakes beer!
Dave I was raised just South of Toledo and appreciate the plug on Great Lakes Brewery. Their Elliot Ness is one of the things I miss the most about Ohio. I've been a subscriber for a bit and really enjoy your content, keep it up.
Great looking product!
Now I know where to do my sanding again. Another great video. Always look forward to them.
Very nice presentation!!!
I'm planning on making these for a up coming craft show, appreciate the free plans!
They're supposed to be free? Shows me they cost money
Classic Picciuto! Glad to see the fun and enthusiasm!
Great project and video as always! We can appreciate your advice about not undervaluing yourself when pricing your creations. That is so true, and is something to always keep in mind when making handmade items.
A small little box attached under the can opener to catch the bottle tops would be awesome
The video came in the exact moment, thank you for that. Cheers
Looks good very nice
Great project and great video as always. After reading some comments I have to agree. People definitely snub their nose up at craft shows expecting some great deal. It's all trial and error. You find the shows that bring in good artisans that do great work and know how to price theirselves. Finding the right shows is important as well. Dont do just any show.
Great video! Thanks for the encouragement to go make something, and to not be afraid to make a profit by doing something you enjoy.
so nice.
Yes! These videos are what got me into woodworking. Love it!
I love the idea. How much does the caddy weigh by itself? It’s just so thick. Wouldn’t it be heavy? If I was to use thinner ply wood, would it not be strong enough or is it ok?
Great video, David. I've been wanting to make one of these for a year, now I have something guide me.
Waiting on glue to dry ... Got to see this awesome build.... Thanks brother ! Think it's next ! Cheers !
I really appreciate you taking the time to show multiple approaches to these builds! Great podcast and great channel!
Congratulations for your channel there is much to learn ! Thanks for our flag in your workshop! ! I admire your work , greetings from Mexico!
Thanks neighbor!
Had to wait until the end of today so I could watch it, awesome project to batch out!!
Simple and cute, great
Love Great Lakes beer. Way to represent CLE
Another great video and project. I’ve been watching for years and just got your books. So many beautiful projects with easy to follow inspiration.
Right on, thanks Mark!!
Fantastico, gracias!!!!
Great uplifting video with a nice personality. Quick question..Do your plans come in Metric for us European peasants? Thanks
These look cool, I make mine from reclaimed wood and they sell well at craft fairs.
I liked your old videos about the easy Xmas ideas you should some more this year.
Thank you! And I'm planning on it!
I love your channel! Just binge watched all your stuff for a second time cause I love the way you do your projects! I’m going to try this out this week, thanks for the inspiration!
My goodness! Thanks!
Awesome job David!! Thank you for sharing and I hope to put this to good use!!😊👍
Great video and thanks for all inspiration. That tote will make a good gift. I have to make some of these
That's funny. I literally just drew one of these up this morning. Thanks man.
This could also make a Coke bottle caddy and I like to plant things so it would certainly expand on what kind of crafting show you like or attend you could simply label them accordingly!. 👍👍👍👍
Cheers🍻
This video was great, man. I’ve been wanting to make a beer tote for a while. Probably a little different though, because I wanna do a video for it as well.
Gotta love the walnut. This video felt a lot more like some of your older stuff. Good job.
Looks like a old tool box I use to have. Is that where you got the idea from??
Great video David.
Great, as always
Loved it! Has inspired me to make something similar! :)
I think that most of us haven't been to a woodwork expo. I know that I personally would love to hear more about it. What to expect and so on. Maybe some tips if you want to have a booth or som. I know that it's hella expensive to have a booth at tattoo conventions and you have to work nonstop to brake even, that is mostly for exposure.
Never been to a woodwork expo but I have a 3 year old video on craft show tips and tricks. ua-cam.com/video/NkjwV08cB4U/v-deo.html
Love it!
I love me some Great Lakes. Cant wait until Christmas Ale comes back around! Also, great video as always brother!
Now I want a beer...actually another one really! 🍺
Cheers!
Iv'e been thinking to do a craft fair. after i make something and to price it to where its worth my time. the price is higher than i think people may pay. So i was thinking to make a high end version and a budget version. so the customers would have a choice of which one they want to buy. have you or any one else reading this tried this tactic? whats you opinion?
Tough call. When I do craft shows I don't make any variants of one product. Too much choice leads to the buyer not knowing what to do and walking away to think about it. Many times they don't come back. That being said, I've never tried this technique.
always solid work, always entertaining. That's my friend David! Nice!
I didn`t intend to use this woodworking book, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* but instead curious about it. I had been truly amazed after trying it. It never dissatisfied me in my desire to have more information about the art of wood working. I discovered several topics such as wood types as well as designing your workshop..
That’s totes cool.
I see what you did there.
Great video again, looking forward to your smaller projects...wish we could get Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald down here in Kansas.
Excelente👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Love your videos!
Sorry to ask but what price would they go for in the UK pound plz roughly, thank you.
Sweet looking tote brother!
Great project. Was just thinking what if you put 6 dowels on each end since it holds a 6 pack lol
Great Lakes nice pick do you like comedor perrie
I do but that stuff knocks me out!
What do you charge at the craft show for your beer totes?
when cutting the dowels couldn't you use a miter saw instead of a bandsaw?
You move so quickly lol. Love your vids.
I love you David, you were my, my first ever UA-cam subscription. I'm glad you're doing some videos like this, was just looking at the old ones. I'm trying to get ready for the holiday season here too, #poiemawoodworks
Right on, thanks!! More videos like this coming as I get ready!
what kind of resaw blade do you use for your band saw
Laguna Resaw King. I really do like it!
Is there a place where to give all the measurements? I absolutely love your videos but im curious what size all theses pieces are.
makesomething.com/product/6-pack-beer-caddy-plans
"I am the Walnut, goo goo g'joob"
3:15 I'm always proud to see my nation's flag on the background of your videos. Yep, the rainbow one. 😃
😁
How many can be made from a full 4'x8' sheet?
Cool quick product! A real wood worker wood have used pocket hole screws though ;-)
Make Brooklyn I know, right!?!
How much do you see these for at craft shows?
Really cool David! 👍👊
What is the name of the craft show and when/where will it be? It would be great to be able to go and meet you and buy something you’ve made.
If I get accepted:
www.handmadetoledo.com/makers-mart/
We’re did get your cross-cut sled?
I was surprised you did not make a custom sled to cut those angles faster than on the band saw.
Just when I think I can get #RespectTheWalnut out of my head. Thanks for the laugh and the content
Mmmmmm mmm mmmm . Old school cool.
Your attitude and presence on camera is inspiring. Good “speech” at the end. 👍
quick question: when you cut the angles of the sides on the bandsaw , and used tape on the bottom, do you cut along the tape line or cut through the tape?
Burris Dixon cutting through the tape eliminates most of the chip out. Cutting along the tape line would only address half the problem. Bandsaws cut down, so you want the tape on the bottom (the surface that the blade exits). It’s a pretty effective technique.
Jeff Meyer thanks Jeff. Cheers
Do craft shows pay in Exposure Points like music gigs? :)
Could you jig the angle cuts, since you have a hole and base reference?
I believe so
I would.
Found a good related video ua-cam.com/video/C3_sOUoNbpw/v-deo.html
Preach on about not undervaluing yourself. Happens way too much in graphic design. The struggle is real.
So true!
You not only have to make sure you do not undervalue yourself, you have to make sure you do not allow others to undervalue you.
Lowering your price because someone is complaining about it, is not only allowing them to undervalue, you are participating in that undervaluing.
Scott Tovey thing is nobody hardly buys anything where i live if i make my jewelry boxes as much as i want.
That's on top of the people wanting free work because it's "good for your portfolio" or "will lead to paid work in the future"
Sadly it is often the artist that undervalues their own work, not the clients. Simultaneously shooting themselves in the foot and bringing down expectations for the rest of the designers.
Great art... So interesting and amazing... Thanks for sharing a awesome video... Strange? You have a USA, Canada, Mexico and United Kindom flags in your wall, what does mean?
How much do you sell them for
the grizzly bandsaw is m.i.a.!
Wheres your scroll saw....Great video.
I don’t own one! Maybe someday! Thanks!
Out of curiosity, in a show, how much you sell those? BTW superb video, up to the point...one flag missing, Italy!
Hi David
Picciuto Style! : ) Great video. Love your pricing tips.
Classic Picciuto ;)
Regarding your formula for pricing and as a father of 3 working a 60 hour/week job, I'd pay out to get a full day in the shop...so I guess that's why I give most of my stuff away!
Still worth it. I bought your plans for the wine caddies, and my cherry/maple caddies went over incredibly well as gifts.
Cheers for the beer tote video!
When can we expect the charcuterie board vid with the elusive model David Prosciutto? It had to be asked.
Is that some Elliot Ness in that caddy? I love me some Great Lakes beer!
Probably not Elliot Ness that color band on the label is brown. The orange looks like Burning River. My favorite is Blackout Stout. Great Lakes is my favorite craft brew. A clink of a bottle to you! :-)
cheerz!
Would not an "endcap" pattern and a flush trim bit in your router speed up the batching of parts? Could one maybe even have all the holes pre-drilled in the pattern to transfer to the blank and then go back and drill the 1/4" holes in to the sides after everything is glued up?
I’m sure it would!
Stupid human question. Could you cut the rectangular plates for the endcaps, adhere your pattern to the plates and simply route the whole thing at once or should you really cut off most of the excess and then use the flush router to clean things up?
Totally different note. I remembered seeing Iggy Swan making a custom jig for his table saw to make angled cuts repeatedly. Instead of adhering a pattern and then having to remove it, building a jig to quickly make the angled top cuts would probably be a better plan, huh?
Both approaches you've mentioned are valid paths. I make angled versions and another with a more rounded, wavy endcap. I have a table saw jig for angled version and a template for the wavy version. Yes cut away as much material on bandsaw before attacking with a router. Just makes it easier.
I like it...I mean, Check It! Ha ha. Good video, David. Will Kelli be making some baskets for the show this time too?
Thanks! And yep she will!
How much do you sell yours for?