MAKE MONEY WOODWORKING | 5 Projects That Sell

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  • You CAN make great money selling your woodworking projects. However, I have found that some projects sell more than others. So here are my top 5 woodworking projects that SELL!
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  • @Ben_Grimsley
    @Ben_Grimsley  Місяць тому +2

    Interested in making money woodworking? Check out this video on 3 strategies for making money with woodworking: ua-cam.com/video/woD1XKtWD7A/v-deo.html

  • @Former2freeExjw
    @Former2freeExjw 5 годин тому

    I’m not a woodworker where I make things to sell. Recently I’ve been getting a bunch of tools to do a project for my house. I’m gonna make custom cabinets for my kitchen. But I have done other things too. I have made a barn door for my house on the real cheap. I wish I had a joiner and planer when I did. I used cheap pine boards from Home Depot and drilled holes on the sides of it and glued and doweled the pieces together. My clamps became insufficient so to finish the final size of the door I used wood blocks and ratcheting straps as clamps. I then used a map gas to burn in the wood and polyurethane finish. It’s a beautiful door. But now that I have better tools I may have to remake it so the boards are even straighter than what I currently have. Nice video. And I love the ideas.

  • @mmmbbb9422
    @mmmbbb9422 Місяць тому +4

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

    • @Ben_Grimsley
      @Ben_Grimsley  Місяць тому +2

      You can do it! I have a video on the channel about starting woodworking from scratch with only $1000. Here is the link for it. Maybe it will give you some ideas
      ua-cam.com/video/NcfUXu-wG-g/v-deo.html

    • @mmmbbb9422
      @mmmbbb9422 Місяць тому +1

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

    • @fathogwoodworking
      @fathogwoodworking Місяць тому

      Good luck starting your journey!

  • @WomanUnfiltered
    @WomanUnfiltered Місяць тому +7

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

    • @ifollowjesus1667
      @ifollowjesus1667 Місяць тому

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

    • @WomanUnfiltered
      @WomanUnfiltered Місяць тому

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

    • @ifollowjesus1667
      @ifollowjesus1667 Місяць тому

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

  • @ifollowjesus1667
    @ifollowjesus1667 Місяць тому +2

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

  • @dominicchappell1399
    @dominicchappell1399 Місяць тому +12

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

    • @Ben_Grimsley
      @Ben_Grimsley  Місяць тому +3

      I would love to see a link! Sounds awesome

    • @dominicchappell1399
      @dominicchappell1399 Місяць тому

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

    • @kingwesley6840
      @kingwesley6840 Місяць тому

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

    • @WomanUnfiltered
      @WomanUnfiltered Місяць тому +2

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

    • @dominicchappell1399
      @dominicchappell1399 Місяць тому

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

  • @fathogwoodworking
    @fathogwoodworking Місяць тому +1

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

    • @Ben_Grimsley
      @Ben_Grimsley  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you! Planters have done great for me!

  • @yossiyaari3760
    @yossiyaari3760 Місяць тому +4

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

    • @bridgetb3480
      @bridgetb3480 Місяць тому +2

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

    • @Ben_Grimsley
      @Ben_Grimsley  Місяць тому +1

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

  • @TotalBoat
    @TotalBoat Місяць тому +2

    Great projects!!

  • @vdice2
    @vdice2 Місяць тому +2

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

    • @Ben_Grimsley
      @Ben_Grimsley  Місяць тому

      I will have to check this out! Thank you

  • @Craftytherapybyl
    @Craftytherapybyl 26 днів тому +1

    Great video gave us some ideas

  • @hvwoodcreations6278
    @hvwoodcreations6278 9 днів тому +1

    Great video. Nice work.

  • @dianemacfie-loucks6392
    @dianemacfie-loucks6392 Місяць тому +2

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

  • @gordongregory4043
    @gordongregory4043 Місяць тому +2

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

    • @Ben_Grimsley
      @Ben_Grimsley  Місяць тому

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

  • @shawwoodworkingdiy
    @shawwoodworkingdiy Місяць тому +1

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

    • @Ben_Grimsley
      @Ben_Grimsley  Місяць тому +1

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

  • @michaelsimms5975
    @michaelsimms5975 Місяць тому

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

  • @jacktrotter5357
    @jacktrotter5357 Місяць тому +1

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

    • @Ben_Grimsley
      @Ben_Grimsley  Місяць тому

      This is a great idea!

    • @davidl890
      @davidl890 Місяць тому

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

    • @jacktrotter5357
      @jacktrotter5357 Місяць тому

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

  • @JimBeshears
    @JimBeshears Місяць тому

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

  • @bryanedens7400
    @bryanedens7400 Місяць тому +1

    Where do you get the coaster holder?

    • @Ben_Grimsley
      @Ben_Grimsley  Місяць тому

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

  • @pkk6428
    @pkk6428 Місяць тому +1

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

    • @Ben_Grimsley
      @Ben_Grimsley  Місяць тому

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

    • @pkk6428
      @pkk6428 Місяць тому

      @@Ben_Grimsley Congrats!!!

  • @Ricks2Cents
    @Ricks2Cents Місяць тому +1

    *The Chairs is that a 2”x8”?*

    • @Ben_Grimsley
      @Ben_Grimsley  Місяць тому +1

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

    • @Ricks2Cents
      @Ricks2Cents Місяць тому

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

    • @Ricks2Cents
      @Ricks2Cents Місяць тому

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

  • @artdelgado8132
    @artdelgado8132 12 днів тому

    What do you finish your coasters and planters with?

    • @Ben_Grimsley
      @Ben_Grimsley  10 днів тому

      I use a semigloss polyurethane for the succulent planters. I think there is a link in the description of that video for what you’re use. For coasters, I use a beeswax and mineral oil blend. I want to make a video on this soon.
      Thanks for watching!

  • @PIANOBARN
    @PIANOBARN Місяць тому +1

    Do these things REALLY sell?

    • @Ben_Grimsley
      @Ben_Grimsley  Місяць тому +1

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

  • @markjess1138
    @markjess1138 22 дні тому +1

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

    • @Ben_Grimsley
      @Ben_Grimsley  20 днів тому

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

  • @fabiod9965
    @fabiod9965 Місяць тому

    😅except every woodcworker is making these projects.

  • @b3arwithm3
    @b3arwithm3 18 днів тому

    It was never about the products or your woodworking skills that sell. Its how you matket your store. Why cant you address the elephant in the room?

  • @robmetroproperiesdc1531
    @robmetroproperiesdc1531 Місяць тому +1

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

    • @Ben_Grimsley
      @Ben_Grimsley  Місяць тому

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

    • @Ben_Grimsley
      @Ben_Grimsley  Місяць тому

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