Just started watching your channel a week ago and i have to say you are my favorite so far. I feel you are very sincere and consistent in wanting to help others succeed.
Hey folks, this guy Is for real!!! I’ve contacted him on several occasions with questions and he always responds and is always polite and supportive!!!
New wood-workers - Don't be too hard on yourself for mistakes. My goal when I'm in the shop is to make sawdust - sometimes I also make a beautiful and functional item, other times I make expensive firewood. I do however always succeed at making sawdust so I have achieved my goal for the day.
Love your channel! My Dad is 81 and he’s been making stuff out of wood his whole life. He likes your channel and it has inspired him to make the farmhouse style coffee table. He’s in the process of getting the wood so he hasn’t started the actual project yet. I’m going to be helping him. (He’s 81, blind in one eye and is missing a thumb) we’re excited about this project. It will keep him busy and it will bring the both of us closer together! Love your channel! You don’t realize how you’re impacting people for good. God Bless and thanks again!!!!
Love to see a top 5 mistakes vid. Haven't been wood working too long, but probably my biggest mistake that takes the joy out of woodworking and a project is expecting and wanting a project to be perfect and being annoyed when it was not. I still strive for perfection but now know most people won't even notice my mistakes and who cares cause mistakes are just "character"! Also love you intertwining your faith in our Lord Jesus Christ subtlety into your videos, inspired me to start reading the Word daily again! Love your projects, vids, and enthusiasm! God Bless!
Please! Please! Keep making these videos! Your honesty, transparency, down to earth, tell the truth even if it hurts is REFRESHING!!! You renew my faith there are good people out there in the world and you are one of them sir!
I began my woodworking journey in April on this year. I lost my job due to covid earlier this year and since I had alot of free time I decided to build myself a bed frame. An old friend saw my bed frame and wanted me to build her one as well. That became tbe first of many sales ive had this year. I'm beyond blessed to have found something I love and get to make a bit of extra money on the side. Watching your channel makes me happy since It feels like I found a little community of other people just like me. Thanks Matt, keep doing what your doing and appreciate everything you do
I've been woodworking for several years but haven't ever tried to make money with it. Your videos have been just what I needed to get started. I got my first order this weekend for a set of end tables and a coffee table. I made these three end tables based on your design and posted on Facebook Marketplace. They haven't sold but they have led 3 people to inquire about pricing and custom work. The 3rd inquiry led to the sale. Now my mind is racing about the possibilities. Thank you so much for your inspiring videos and encouraging content. Also, I love that you aren't afraid to show your faith in Jesus Christ front and center. Keep up the great work!!!
I appreciate your channel. I will officially be starting my own wood working business in 2021. I have been told for years and asked to build for $ and I have ignored it all. I thought by doing it for a business I wouldn’t enjoy it anymore. This is a lie, I am finally stepping out and doing it on the side. God Bless y’all!
This is my first Christmas Season and think I am doing very well 5 Nativity Scenes 1 Ginger Bread house and 4 gingerbread men 1 rustic Flag Plus a bunch of scroll saw ornaments Actually turning a profit Thanks be to God Thank you Matt
Man you should be a motivational speaker ! I listen to you and I know I can do this , I’m one of those people that have a little doubt in their abilities cause I want things to be perfect and like you say we are imperfect beings! Thanks for the videos they have helped me in going forward with this !! You are awesome!!
I fell for those mistakes, 1- choosing difficult projects to start of with high result expectations. 2- if I don’t have such tool I cannot get the same result. 3- not doing my homework to try to learn the basic skills. 4- buying cheapest tools which cause frustration and poor results. 5- not having a clear path to follow to achieve personal / skill growth. Keep up the great work... I love your channel it’s different and really not just trying to through out content but you are focused on delivering useful yet entertaining content.
The end of this video really resonated with me. My neighbor is a wood worker as well. We make vastly different things, but we work together and bounce ideas off of each other. We lend each other tools. I recently used his jointer for the cutting board I'm making. He uses my table saw when he needs it. This craft needs to be less about competition and more about community. We all love it. Our projects come out better with some collaboration. My number one mistake as a new wood worker, too much research and not enough action. Don't get lost in the sauce of UA-cam. Don't research your way out of making something. Don't look at all the fancy tools UA-camrs have and get discouraged. Do you have a saw, sandpaper, glue, and a couple clamps? Get out there and make something. TRY something. Learn from your mistakes. You'll surprise yourself.
One mistake is talking yourself out of trying to make something because you think it’s beyond your skill. Give it a shot! Like my Dad says, “if you’re gonna fail, then fail big and learn from it!” Thanks for the great channel and motivation brother!
just started about 2 weeks ago and i found im acc really good with wood, only 19 and cant wait to get better and better , your vids pushed me even more to make this a buiesness cheers alot for all the info :), expically using epoxy and shoi sugi ban some fab furniture can be disgned to a whole new level :)
There is so much you can do with wood, especially if you are an artist with it. Very high end pieces go for big bucks. Check out ArtfulHome.com and look at the furniture. You have a life ahead of you. You will need to find a college or master to teach you. Look here. bit.ly/2J5vchP
Matt “Clamps” Outlaw, motivational speaker! I love the idea for your next video. I’ve been in my “shop” more in the last few weeks than in the last few months thanks to you. Appreciate you sir! 👊🏻
Matt is awesome. He is doing the Lord’s work while doing what he loves! Your insight has truest inspired me, and I am work ongoing to get my own woodworking business moving. Maybe one day I can be like Matt. 👊
I have been doing woodworking as a hobby for many many years. I have been laid off for a while now and I have been thinking about doing this to try to get some type of income coming in while trying to find a new position. I appreciate your videos and the time you are giving to help others. Thank you
Thank you Matt. I'm looking at retiring from my career job in the truck parts business in about a year. I turned 65 in October of 2021 and I have been doing DIY and Woodworking projects for several years. Some items used as gifts some items have been sold. I am looking at setting up my own business in Woodworking over the coming year. Probably going to do the LLC route. I'm in Georgia and have started researching how to create my LLC. I really want to thank you for all the Tips and information ideas that you have created and put out on You Tube. You are quickly becoming one of my key models on how to setup and operate my own business. Thank you again and God Bless you Sir.
Why would anyone put a thumbs down on this video? (Or any of Matt's videos) Don't like it, don't watch it! Although if someone watches a video no matter if they like it or not he still makes his 3/4 of a penny for the view!!!
I think one of the biggest mistakes I have made as a new wood worker would be like you said trying to do it all by myself. I put to much pressure on myself and it took the fun and enjoyment out of the craft. Now that I have started letting my wife help me out it is getting much easier and the enjoyment is definitely coming back.
I have been a subscriber of your channel for a little over a month and think it's one of the best on UA-cam. Very inspirational and educational. Its nice to have positive things to watch and feel good about. Thank you for all your work you put into providing us with this content. You rock!!!
Awesome! As always! Thank You, Matt! I started woodworking 6 years ago so I am still a beginner and my biggest mistake was trying to collect as many tools as I could, thinking that will improve my woodworking skills. But no... The only thing that can improve your woodworking skills is actually doing the work and making the sawdust. Cheers!
Have to say, I discovered your channel in the algorithm since I’ve developed an interest in taking up wood working. I not only appreciate the valuable content you provide but also how you use your platform to share your faith. Very awesome and subscribed without a second thought. Keep up the great work and I hope to learn a lot from this channel as get into wood working
Matt...you've gone and done it. You have inspired my wife to get into woodworking. I've wanted to get into it for a long time. Now we can do it together. Just bought a table and miter saw today. More tools to come. Then it will take us about month to get set up and start making sawdust. Eventually something will arise from the dust...and we'll sell it.
Really enjoy your videos. Common mistakes 1. working with plywood and assuming it's 3/4" when its 11/16 or 23/32 2. improper measuring using a tape measure....woodpeckers plug 3. improper sanding technique - jumping grits 4. it doesn't matter what joinery you use if your finishing skills are subpar. I hope these help and continue with he good content!
I absolutely love watching your videos and how humble and Godly man you are. Wife and I started a business in June making dog kennels. Purely by accident really. My quality has gotten better and I’ve learned a bit by watching your videos. Thanks again. Thinking about starting an Instagram for the business to post our completed projects and stuff. Thanks Matt. God bless!
Again 731 you're video is an inspiration!!! Many of the topics you have mentioned in this one have run across my mind recently. You are right.....BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!! Thank you again for what you do sir. It does not go unnoticed.
A few mistakes is that you think you don't have enough skills to start, you have to get out and do it. Myself was thinking a few years about it before I really started and it started when people saw a namesign out of wood and epoxy that I made for my newborn son. Now I am making epoxy coasters and it is sold out before I finished making it, so I promised to start a new batch after this weekend. Next mistake I made is thinking when you make a noticeable mistake that the customer thinks it's awful and won't want it anymore. Nothing is more true when you show it the customer and let them decide to restore or start over or keep it going because it's making it extra special. Your vids made me motivated to start out woodworking 3 weeks ago and it is already paying off, thank you so much! You are a real inspiration!
Totally agree with Robert Thomas!!! That is still a mistake I'm making. I love watching your videos Matt and you are very inspirational. Thanks for all your hard work!
Still super new to my business but my mistake was not staying organized and clean in the shop. I'm not like insane dirty but it has gotten where I am constantly trying to find something. I ended up having to shut down for a whole week to clean and organize. Lesson learned..... Put tools up and keep the place clean to increase efficiency
The mistakes I’ve made wood working: 1) waiting too long to learn how to use hand planes and other hand tools 2) goes for most tools but buying cheap bar clamps (Harbor Freight) rather than saving up to buy better quality (Jorgensen) 3) buying a jointer early on, I sold it when I moved three years ago and I don’t miss it 4) selling my work too cheap 5) comparing myself and my work to other people on UA-cam and IG who have put in way more time than me and feeling like I’m less of a woodworker when we are all growing and learning and we have to start somewhere
When I first started I noticed that I was getting in a hurry. Then I realized there's no time for me to start taking my time and project started to turn out better
Every tip that I have followed from him has been 100% I would like to see more of his UA-cam tips... What shots to take, set ups and editing. I would love to start my own channel just to share my knowledge too. It would be kinda cool to learn the "do's and don't s" of UA-cam but at a makers perspective lol
Before you try to make money woodworking make sure you really want to do the work involved in the project you are going to build. I started a business selling bunk beds made out of common 2x6. I sold 4 pretty easily, made money on each deal, and I quit. I had not thought through the work I was actually going to be doing to build bunk beds. I quit because I realized there was nothing about 2x6 bunk beds that even felt like woodworking to me. It felt more like being a framing carpenter hauling roof joist around. I spent hours sorting through 8' 2x6 lumber at home depot and then re-stacking it. I hauled them home and realized that I could not work on them in my shop because it is in the basement and it is too small to work on 8 feet of anything. So I packed them into the garage where I had no work bench or any permanent setup. once I was done with the build I had to take it all apart by myself and load in into my truck and haul it to the customer and re-assemble it. 2x6 lumber is heavy, and I ain't 20 anymore. So, now I have a list entitled "50 Small Projects I Can Sell." Everything from cutting boards to board games to kitchen utensils are listed. They all fit in my 160 square foot shop and sorting through 1" thick hard wood is a joy. Thanks for all your encouragement.
I started wood working when I moved out to California Stationed on Camp Pendleton. My first project that sold was blanket ladders and they sold like crazy. I mainly sold them during the fall. One huge mistake I would make is always wanting a project to be done faster than it should take. This causing me to cut corners or not wait until everything was completely dry. I soon learned patience!! Thanks for the videos and the support for the military. You’re a real one! Semper Fidelis and God bless
Great video! I am watching you grow and it won't be long before you are number one! Believe It! Top 5 1. Not charging enough. I was worth way more than I thought I was. 2. Thinking I had to know everything about woodworking. 3 Thinking I had to buy every tool before I actually needed it for a job. 4. Always upset that my projects weren't perfect. There are always going to be some small imperfections that nobody will notice. 5. Was afraid to ask for advise when I would get stuck trying to figure something out. Thanks for what you do! Ryan Zeldenrust
I started a Etsy page but man you right it’s tough to find a product to sell on there starting out. I ain’t giving up!!! Just need to find that product or products to sell. Thanks for inspiration boss.
My next vacation would be to come to your town and buy you lunch at your favorite steak house for a Q&A! Really appreciate the information sharing. So many questions to ask.
Build EVERYDAY! Something new everyday will keep your customers coming back and interested in your pages and business. I used to sell the same few things and would get a bunch of customers and would make a good amount of money but then everybody else starts making it too and eventually the customers aren’t there anymore and the product just dies out! If you change it up though and come out with a new product though people will follow and will be more attracted to buy from you. People will actually help you grow and will support you business but you have to prove you’re different than everybody else and not just another person with a garage and tools trying to make a dollar. Most importantly GROW YOUR BRAND!!!
Seriously appreciate you sharing what you have learned. Positive attitude and the whole nine yards. I'm now starting my woodworking business as my dream and watching your videos are definitely helping with the anxiety.
Consistency is proof of character. That's what I tell my students every day and it's awesome to see evidence of it paying off for others! It's hard to apply it to a side gig sometimes (especially with a toddler and another kid due next month!), but I'm doing my best!
Just found 731 and I am addicted. Thanks for all the great tips and how to advice. One of the early mistakes I made was to adjust the build on the fly without taking the time to draw it out. I had to re cut styles and rails for a cabinet door because i did not adjust for the new shorter dimensions. Adjusting your plans is fine, just take the time to think through what those changes will impact on the rest of the build.
5. thinking you have to buy every power tool made to start. 4. Pricing too low 3. Taking more orders than they can make. 2. Not following a detailed plan for each project. 1. Not having enough CLAMPS!!! Thanks Matt! By the way, I am a newbie female woodworker! So I'll be the GIRL to go to! Haha!
Matt, again GREAT JOB!!!!! A friend of mine has told me many times, “It’s difficult to “define” quality. If you ask someone, “What’s a quality piece of furniture, what is quality service?” It’s difficult for people to articulate that, BUT, people KNOW what quality isn’t. They KNOW when quality isn’t there.” You do a great job, you are a “Quality Dude”. Thanks for all of your input, inspiration and sharing your knowledge. May God continue to Bless you, your family and 731 Woodworking.
Matt....You delivered again!!!👊🏼 Honestly you are my favorite Woodworking Channel. Thanks a lot for being humble and sharing you success with us. God bless you and your family!!!
Such a great message. Say, just want to say... We look up for inspiration, down for desperation, left and right for information, and ALWAYS ask what will we do today to better ourselves tomorrow!!!
Great video. I tell my kids all the time, "you gotta want it" That goes for anything. When I first started selling my flags, I made more than a handful of sales on LinkedIn of all places. I just tried to get them in front of as many people as possible.
Matt I love you, you have the best work and the best words of wisdom, you are right on the money with your knowledge, you def need to keep your videos coming, we can listen and watch your videos all day !! Keep up the amazing work
Would love to see 5 mistakes video. My biggest mistake was not using glue. Wood moves and brad nails will not hold forever. To separate myself from the pack on flags. I went from poly to epoxy. Keep the videos coming.
Matt, I appreciate your work very much. I really appreciate how you honor your wife and you seem to put into affect Ephesians where it tells us to cherish our wives and to nourish that relationship. I just celebrated 36 years last week. It’s a wonderful journey. I am a rookie woodworker. I just kind of dinked around with it since I was in seventh grade that’s back when the dinosaurs roamed the earth. I would love to see a video on top woodworking mistakes. I watch a lot of different guys on UA-cam trying to learn all that I can. You’re one of my top channels. Be safe and Godspeed on your woodworking journey.
Matt, I just started woodworking in part because of your videos! Thanks for your content and ideas. I've been doing all of my work from my 4ft x 10ft apartment deck where we have some furniture. It's tough and time consuming but I can't keep putting it off. Most of all thanks for your love of the Lord! That's what I like about your channel the most! God bless you!
Hey bro. I love your channel and I love that you always wear shirts with scripture on it. It's a beautiful thing that you are doing planting those seeds in everyone who watches your videos. May Jesus bless you and your family. Merry Christmas
I’ve gotten hooked on your videos over the past few days! I’ve always enjoyed woodworking and wondered if it was a hobby that I could profit from in retirement. I’ve got a few years before I drop out of the corporate rat race, perfect time to start building something on the side to keep me busy in my golden years.
Another informative video that I came away with great tips. Keep doing the videos Matt, they are a huge help. Thank you for sharing all the things you're learned!!! Thank you again
I'm thinking my next big project is going to be the twin of my last big project (like DeVito and Schwarzenegger) because I learned SO MUCH about what not to do on the first one...
Another awesome video. Yes i have made some mistakes learned from them and just continue on. Mis-measured, mis-marked, mis-cut and not all at the same time. It happens. Can't wait to see your ideas for that video.
I’m new to the channel but have seen a few videos and I’m really liking your ideas and the top 5 videos are full of good info. One thing I would add as a mistake beginners make is just not doing or trying. Just pick up some tools and build something. It doesn’t have to be a huge intricate build, something as simple as a cutting board, a birdhouse, a box, heck build something with your kids. Don’t be afraid to fail cause without failure you cannot have success.
Matt, great stuff again. Love this. To me, the single most important thing you mentioned was making your project unique. You HAVE to do something that differentiates what makes your table, cutting board, flag or whatever, DIFFERENT than the others. If you can do this, sales will be much easier and people wont be beating you up on price, because there is nothing to compare it to. The other thing, is DON’T give in on price. Set a price that you think is fair, and hold to it. You will find the buyer that values your time and talent.
I just made my first listing on marketplace this morning and it's all thanks to your positivity and encouraging messages. I am so thankful I've found you and your channel to get over my anxieties and fears about trying to sell. I made my first sale within two hours of posting!! Here's to many more, and a great New year to you!! ✝️
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Just started watching your channel a week ago and i have to say you are my favorite so far. I feel you are very sincere and consistent in wanting to help others succeed.
I really appreciate your channel...I have been wanting to start but I doubted myself.... I'm going to start ... Thank you.
First mistake, spending to much time watching videos of other people’s success and not enough time in the shop building my own.
lol true
The un spoken true
Hey folks, this guy Is for real!!! I’ve contacted him on several occasions with questions and he always responds and is always polite and supportive!!!
Thank you
Matt is a good dude for sure
You’re never bothering me. Happy to help.
You should do a video on shipping projects to customers.
I have some shipping info in my Etsy video
New wood-workers - Don't be too hard on yourself for mistakes. My goal when I'm in the shop is to make sawdust - sometimes I also make a beautiful and functional item, other times I make expensive firewood. I do however always succeed at making sawdust so I have achieved my goal for the day.
Good advice
Love your channel! My Dad is 81 and he’s been making stuff out of wood his whole life. He likes your channel and it has inspired him to make the farmhouse style coffee table. He’s in the process of getting the wood so he hasn’t started the actual project yet. I’m going to be helping him. (He’s 81, blind in one eye and is missing a thumb) we’re excited about this project. It will keep him busy and it will bring the both of us closer together! Love your channel! You don’t realize how you’re impacting people for good. God Bless and thanks again!!!!
Thank you for sharing. Please tell your dad I said hi and I appreciate him watching.
Love to see a top 5 mistakes vid. Haven't been wood working too long, but probably my biggest mistake that takes the joy out of woodworking and a project is expecting and wanting a project to be perfect and being annoyed when it was not. I still strive for perfection but now know most people won't even notice my mistakes and who cares cause mistakes are just "character"! Also love you intertwining your faith in our Lord Jesus Christ subtlety into your videos, inspired me to start reading the Word daily again! Love your projects, vids, and enthusiasm! God Bless!
That is greet to hear!
I think I put character in most of my projects. Lol
Please! Please! Keep making these videos! Your honesty, transparency, down to earth, tell the truth even if it hurts is REFRESHING!!! You renew my faith there are good people out there in the world and you are one of them sir!
Thank you,
I began my woodworking journey in April on this year. I lost my job due to covid earlier this year and since I had alot of free time I decided to build myself a bed frame. An old friend saw my bed frame and wanted me to build her one as well. That became tbe first of many sales ive had this year. I'm beyond blessed to have found something I love and get to make a bit of extra money on the side. Watching your channel makes me happy since It feels like I found a little community of other people just like me. Thanks Matt, keep doing what your doing and appreciate everything you do
Awesome. I'm glad the channel helps! It is an awesome community!
I've been woodworking for several years but haven't ever tried to make money with it. Your videos have been just what I needed to get started. I got my first order this weekend for a set of end tables and a coffee table. I made these three end tables based on your design and posted on Facebook Marketplace. They haven't sold but they have led 3 people to inquire about pricing and custom work. The 3rd inquiry led to the sale. Now my mind is racing about the possibilities. Thank you so much for your inspiring videos and encouraging content. Also, I love that you aren't afraid to show your faith in Jesus Christ front and center. Keep up the great work!!!
Great to hear!
I appreciate your channel. I will officially be starting my own wood working business in 2021. I have been told for years and asked to build for $ and I have ignored it all. I thought by doing it for a business I wouldn’t enjoy it anymore. This is a lie, I am finally stepping out and doing it on the side. God Bless y’all!
Best of luck!
This is my first Christmas Season and think I am doing very well
5 Nativity Scenes
1 Ginger Bread house and 4 gingerbread men
1 rustic Flag
Plus a bunch of scroll saw ornaments
Actually turning a profit
Thanks be to God
Thank you Matt
You are right find what your niche is
Find what you like , mine is scroll saw, jigsaw, and detail Crafts
Thank you
Man you should be a motivational speaker ! I listen to you and I know I can do this , I’m one of those people that have a little doubt in their abilities cause I want things to be perfect and like you say we are imperfect beings! Thanks for the videos they have helped me in going forward with this !! You are awesome!!
Thank you
I fell for those mistakes,
1- choosing difficult projects to start of with high result expectations.
2- if I don’t have such tool I cannot get the same result.
3- not doing my homework to try to learn the basic skills.
4- buying cheapest tools which cause frustration and poor results.
5- not having a clear path to follow to achieve personal / skill growth.
Keep up the great work... I love your channel it’s different and really not just trying to through out content but you are focused on delivering useful yet entertaining content.
Thank you
#1 gets a YUGE "Amen"
Dude you’re a legend. Thank you.
👊🏻
The end of this video really resonated with me. My neighbor is a wood worker as well. We make vastly different things, but we work together and bounce ideas off of each other. We lend each other tools. I recently used his jointer for the cutting board I'm making. He uses my table saw when he needs it. This craft needs to be less about competition and more about community. We all love it. Our projects come out better with some collaboration.
My number one mistake as a new wood worker, too much research and not enough action. Don't get lost in the sauce of UA-cam. Don't research your way out of making something. Don't look at all the fancy tools UA-camrs have and get discouraged. Do you have a saw, sandpaper, glue, and a couple clamps? Get out there and make something. TRY something. Learn from your mistakes. You'll surprise yourself.
That's awesome to hear yall work together!
One mistake is talking yourself out of trying to make something because you think it’s beyond your skill. Give it a shot! Like my Dad says, “if you’re gonna fail, then fail big and learn from it!” Thanks for the great channel and motivation brother!
Thank you
just started about 2 weeks ago and i found im acc really good with wood, only 19 and cant wait to get better and better , your vids pushed me even more to make this a buiesness cheers alot for all the info :), expically using epoxy and shoi sugi ban some fab furniture can be disgned to a whole new level :)
Glad they help
There is so much you can do with wood, especially if you are an artist with it. Very high end pieces go for big bucks. Check out ArtfulHome.com and look at the furniture. You have a life ahead of you. You will need to find a college or master to teach you. Look here. bit.ly/2J5vchP
Matt “Clamps” Outlaw, motivational speaker! I love the idea for your next video. I’ve been in my “shop” more in the last few weeks than in the last few months thanks to you. Appreciate you sir! 👊🏻
Awesome 👊🏻
Matt is awesome. He is doing the Lord’s work while doing what he loves! Your insight has truest inspired me, and I am work ongoing to get my own woodworking business moving. Maybe one day I can be like Matt. 👊
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I have been doing woodworking as a hobby for many many years. I have been laid off for a while now and I have been thinking about doing this to try to get some type of income coming in while trying to find a new position. I appreciate your videos and the time you are giving to help others. Thank you
Glad it helped
"I'm fumbling along as I go. I'm not gonna fail for lack of trying, I promise you that."
Best quote of the video. Another great lesson, sir 👊
Thank you 👊🏻
Thank you Matt. I'm looking at retiring from my career job in the truck parts business in about a year. I turned 65 in October of 2021 and I have been doing DIY and Woodworking projects for several years. Some items used as gifts some items have been sold. I am looking at setting up my own business in Woodworking over the coming year. Probably going to do the LLC route. I'm in Georgia and have started researching how to create my LLC. I really want to thank you for all the Tips and information ideas that you have created and put out on You Tube. You are quickly becoming one of my key models on how to setup and operate my own business. Thank you again and God Bless you Sir.
Love the videos!
My bigger mistakes are getting wood from big box stores and trying to make them straight. I need to find better lumber.
Yeah, check out some local hardwood dealers in your area.
Why would anyone put a thumbs down on this video? (Or any of Matt's videos) Don't like it, don't watch it! Although if someone watches a video no matter if they like it or not he still makes his 3/4 of a penny for the view!!!
Thanks. I rarely even see the thumbs downs
I think one of the biggest mistakes I have made as a new wood worker would be like you said trying to do it all by myself. I put to much pressure on myself and it took the fun and enjoyment out of the craft. Now that I have started letting my wife help me out it is getting much easier and the enjoyment is definitely coming back.
Thanks for sharing that and thank you for being a channel member 👊🏻
You hit the nail on the head you have to believe in yourself and not doubt yourself I am learning that more everyday,
I have been a subscriber of your channel for a little over a month and think it's one of the best on UA-cam. Very inspirational and educational. Its nice to have positive things to watch and feel good about. Thank you for all your work you put into providing us with this content. You rock!!!
Great to hear!
Awesome! As always! Thank You, Matt! I started woodworking 6 years ago so I am still a beginner and my biggest mistake was trying to collect as many tools as I could, thinking that will improve my woodworking skills. But no... The only thing that can improve your woodworking skills is actually doing the work and making the sawdust. Cheers!
Thank you
I am not laughing at you, I am laughing with you :)
Thank you for all the time and tip and tricks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Keep making! I love your channel and I love your praise for God. Bless You.
Thank you so much!
Have to say, I discovered your channel in the algorithm since I’ve developed an interest in taking up wood working. I not only appreciate the valuable content you provide but also how you use your platform to share your faith. Very awesome and subscribed without a second thought. Keep up the great work and I hope to learn a lot from this channel as get into wood working
Matt...you've gone and done it. You have inspired my wife to get into woodworking. I've wanted to get into it for a long time. Now we can do it together. Just bought a table and miter saw today. More tools to come. Then it will take us about month to get set up and start making sawdust. Eventually something will arise from the dust...and we'll sell it.
That's great to hear! Keep me posted!
Really enjoy your videos. Common mistakes
1. working with plywood and assuming it's 3/4" when its 11/16 or 23/32
2. improper measuring using a tape measure....woodpeckers plug
3. improper sanding technique - jumping grits
4. it doesn't matter what joinery you use if your finishing skills are subpar.
I hope these help and continue with he good content!
Thank you
I absolutely love watching your videos and how humble and Godly man you are. Wife and I started a business in June making dog kennels. Purely by accident really. My quality has gotten better and I’ve learned a bit by watching your videos. Thanks again. Thinking about starting an Instagram for the business to post our completed projects and stuff. Thanks Matt. God bless!
That's great to hear
Again 731 you're video is an inspiration!!! Many of the topics you have mentioned in this one have run across my mind recently. You are right.....BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!! Thank you again for what you do sir. It does not go unnoticed.
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A few mistakes is that you think you don't have enough skills to start, you have to get out and do it. Myself was thinking a few years about it before I really started and it started when people saw a namesign out of wood and epoxy that I made for my newborn son. Now I am making epoxy coasters and it is sold out before I finished making it, so I promised to start a new batch after this weekend. Next mistake I made is thinking when you make a noticeable mistake that the customer thinks it's awful and won't want it anymore. Nothing is more true when you show it the customer and let them decide to restore or start over or keep it going because it's making it extra special. Your vids made me motivated to start out woodworking 3 weeks ago and it is already paying off, thank you so much! You are a real inspiration!
Awesome. Thank you
Totally agree with Robert Thomas!!! That is still a mistake I'm making. I love watching your videos Matt and you are very inspirational. Thanks for all your hard work!
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Still super new to my business but my mistake was not staying organized and clean in the shop. I'm not like insane dirty but it has gotten where I am constantly trying to find something. I ended up having to shut down for a whole week to clean and organize. Lesson learned..... Put tools up and keep the place clean to increase efficiency
Yeah it can get out of hand fast
Good advice. I’ve “lost” things and bought another and shortly thereafter I find the item.
@@stephenbozzone1116 so true. Some the exact same thing happened to me. A few times actually. It eats into profits and time.
Here we go again. Another big quote!...”Hard work beats talent,when talent doesn’t work hard!”-Tim Tebow
True
As a neighbor up the road (Conway) you have really inspired me. Keep up the good work.
Hello neighbor
The mistakes I’ve made wood working:
1) waiting too long to learn how to use hand planes and other hand tools
2) goes for most tools but buying cheap bar clamps (Harbor Freight) rather than saving up to buy better quality (Jorgensen)
3) buying a jointer early on, I sold it when I moved three years ago and I don’t miss it
4) selling my work too cheap
5) comparing myself and my work to other people on UA-cam and IG who have put in way more time than me and feeling like I’m less of a woodworker when we are all growing and learning and we have to start somewhere
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You absolutely need to keep making videos like this!
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When I first started I noticed that I was getting in a hurry. Then I realized there's no time for me to start taking my time and project started to turn out better
thanks for sharing
I've been doing this for 3 years now and you talk about consistently posting that is spot on. I don't post enough and my sales suffer because of it
It makes a difference
Every tip that I have followed from him has been 100%
I would like to see more of his UA-cam tips...
What shots to take, set ups and editing.
I would love to start my own channel just to share my knowledge too.
It would be kinda cool to learn the "do's and don't s" of UA-cam but at a makers perspective lol
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Before you try to make money woodworking make sure you really want to do the work involved in the project you are going to build. I started a business selling bunk beds made out of common 2x6. I sold 4 pretty easily, made money on each deal, and I quit. I had not thought through the work I was actually going to be doing to build bunk beds. I quit because I realized there was nothing about 2x6 bunk beds that even felt like woodworking to me. It felt more like being a framing carpenter hauling roof joist around. I spent hours sorting through 8' 2x6 lumber at home depot and then re-stacking it. I hauled them home and realized that I could not work on them in my shop because it is in the basement and it is too small to work on 8 feet of anything. So I packed them into the garage where I had no work bench or any permanent setup. once I was done with the build I had to take it all apart by myself and load in into my truck and haul it to the customer and re-assemble it. 2x6 lumber is heavy, and I ain't 20 anymore. So, now I have a list entitled "50 Small Projects I Can Sell." Everything from cutting boards to board games to kitchen utensils are listed. They all fit in my 160 square foot shop and sorting through 1" thick hard wood is a joy. Thanks for all your encouragement.
Thanks for sharing. I feel the same way about some projects
I started wood working when I moved out to California Stationed on Camp Pendleton. My first project that sold was blanket ladders and they sold like crazy. I mainly sold them during the fall. One huge mistake I would make is always wanting a project to be done faster than it should take. This causing me to cut corners or not wait until everything was completely dry. I soon learned patience!! Thanks for the videos and the support for the military. You’re a real one! Semper Fidelis and God bless
I appreciate the kind words. Yes, we all get in a hurry sometimes. It can cost you for sure.
Great video! I am watching you grow and it won't be long before you are number one! Believe It!
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1. Not charging enough. I was worth way more than I thought I was.
2. Thinking I had to know everything about woodworking.
3 Thinking I had to buy every tool before I actually needed it for a job.
4. Always upset that my projects weren't perfect. There are always going to be some small imperfections that nobody will notice.
5. Was afraid to ask for advise when I would get stuck trying to figure something out.
Thanks for what you do!
Ryan Zeldenrust
Good stuff. Thanks
I started a Etsy page but man you right it’s tough to find a product to sell on there starting out. I ain’t giving up!!! Just need to find that product or products to sell. Thanks for inspiration boss.
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My next vacation would be to come to your town and buy you lunch at your favorite steak house for a Q&A! Really appreciate the information sharing. So many questions to ask.
This dude is my new guru. Thanks for the motivation brother it’s very appreciated
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Build EVERYDAY! Something new everyday will keep your customers coming back and interested in your pages and business. I used to sell the same few things and would get a bunch of customers and would make a good amount of money but then everybody else starts making it too and eventually the customers aren’t there anymore and the product just dies out! If you change it up though and come out with a new product though people will follow and will be more attracted to buy from you. People will actually help you grow and will support you business but you have to prove you’re different than everybody else and not just another person with a garage and tools trying to make a dollar. Most importantly GROW YOUR BRAND!!!
That's 100% right
Seriously appreciate you sharing what you have learned. Positive attitude and the whole nine yards. I'm now starting my woodworking business as my dream and watching your videos are definitely helping with the anxiety.
I appreciate you, your time and effort, honesty and solid advice in every video. God bless you, sir.
Thank you
Bud you have the personality to be the biggest woodworker on YT
Thanks for sharing and helping out your fellow woodworking family. 👍👍👊👊
No problem 👍
Consistency is proof of character. That's what I tell my students every day and it's awesome to see evidence of it paying off for others! It's hard to apply it to a side gig sometimes (especially with a toddler and another kid due next month!), but I'm doing my best!
No doubt
Just found 731 and I am addicted. Thanks for all the great tips and how to advice.
One of the early mistakes I made was to adjust the build on the fly without taking the time to draw it out. I had to re cut styles and rails for a cabinet door because i did not adjust for the new shorter dimensions.
Adjusting your plans is fine, just take the time to think through what those changes will impact on the rest of the build.
Good tip!
5. thinking you have to buy every power tool made to start. 4. Pricing too low 3. Taking more orders than they can make. 2. Not following a detailed plan for each project. 1. Not having enough CLAMPS!!! Thanks Matt! By the way, I am a newbie female woodworker! So I'll be the GIRL to go to! Haha!
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Started woodworking in April so not long. 1 mistake I made is pointing out my mistakes and being annoyed that they aren't perfect.
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Please make the top 5 mistake videos because I’m sure I make all 5 of them. I appreciate your videos. I’ve learned a lot from you
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Matt, again GREAT JOB!!!!! A friend of mine has told me many times, “It’s difficult to “define” quality. If you ask someone, “What’s a quality piece of furniture, what is quality service?” It’s difficult for people to articulate that, BUT, people KNOW what quality isn’t. They KNOW when quality isn’t there.” You do a great job, you are a “Quality Dude”. Thanks for all of your input, inspiration and sharing your knowledge. May God continue to Bless you, your family and 731 Woodworking.
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Matt....You delivered again!!!👊🏼 Honestly you are my favorite Woodworking Channel. Thanks a lot for being humble and sharing you success with us. God bless you and your family!!!
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Don't stop being a positive influence. You're doing Good work
Thank you
Such a great message. Say, just want to say... We look up for inspiration, down for desperation, left and right for information, and ALWAYS ask what will we do today to better ourselves tomorrow!!!
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I want to say thank you For your videos you’ve inspired me to start selling projects
That is awesome!
Keep making these videos. Its motivating me to get back to my craft
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Great video. I tell my kids all the time, "you gotta want it" That goes for anything. When I first started selling my flags, I made more than a handful of sales on LinkedIn of all places. I just tried to get them in front of as many people as possible.
Never thought of Linkedin. Good info
Yes do a video On the top five mistakes people make starting the woodworking business
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Matt I love you, you have the best work and the best words of wisdom, you are right on the money with your knowledge, you def need to keep your videos coming, we can listen and watch your videos all day !! Keep up the amazing work
This is Rich & Beck's Custom Woodworking
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Can’t fault you bro for your enthusiasm god bless ya x
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Thanks matt. i am just starting out with woodworking. been watching all your vids and you are very inspiring.
Glad to hear it
Just wanted to second Bob Goff. Any of his material is great. Much like this channel! Keep up the fight!
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Would love to see 5 mistakes video. My biggest mistake was not using glue. Wood moves and brad nails will not hold forever. To separate myself from the pack on flags. I went from poly to epoxy. Keep the videos coming.
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Thank you for encouraging us ....each one teach one 🤝
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Genuine, down to earth person. Keep up the great work 👍🏻
I appreciate that!
Matt, I appreciate your work very much. I really appreciate how you honor your wife and you seem to put into affect Ephesians where it tells us to cherish our wives and to nourish that relationship. I just celebrated 36 years last week. It’s a wonderful journey. I am a rookie woodworker. I just kind of dinked around with it since I was in seventh grade that’s back when the dinosaurs roamed the earth. I would love to see a video on top woodworking mistakes. I watch a lot of different guys on UA-cam trying to learn all that I can. You’re one of my top channels. Be safe and Godspeed on your woodworking journey.
I appreciate that
Matt, I just started woodworking in part because of your videos! Thanks for your content and ideas. I've been doing all of my work from my 4ft x 10ft apartment deck where we have some furniture. It's tough and time consuming but I can't keep putting it off. Most of all thanks for your love of the Lord! That's what I like about your channel the most! God bless you!
That's awesome you're using the space you have!
Hey bro. I love your channel and I love that you always wear shirts with scripture on it. It's a beautiful thing that you are doing planting those seeds in everyone who watches your videos. May Jesus bless you and your family. Merry Christmas
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We don't quit dreaming because we grow old, We grow old because we quit dreaming!
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Keep up the great work! I'm always waiting for your next video.✌
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Great videos! You’re one of the first channels that got me interested in woodworking! You should do a video on shipping and how you approached it!
Thank you
Success is rented and rent is due everyday. great vids man, love them.
Appreciate it!
As always thank you for your guidance. Much appreciated.
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I’ve gotten hooked on your videos over the past few days! I’ve always enjoyed woodworking and wondered if it was a hobby that I could profit from in retirement. I’ve got a few years before I drop out of the corporate rat race, perfect time to start building something on the side to keep me busy in my golden years.
Awesome
Another informative video that I came away with great tips. Keep doing the videos Matt, they are a huge help. Thank you for sharing all the things you're learned!!! Thank you again
Thank you
I'm thinking my next big project is going to be the twin of my last big project (like DeVito and Schwarzenegger) because I learned SO MUCH about what not to do on the first one...
good idea
Another awesome video. Yes i have made some mistakes learned from them and just continue on. Mis-measured, mis-marked, mis-cut and not all at the same time. It happens. Can't wait to see your ideas for that video.
I’m new to the channel but have seen a few videos and I’m really liking your ideas and the top 5 videos are full of good info. One thing I would add as a mistake beginners make is just not doing or trying. Just pick up some tools and build something. It doesn’t have to be a huge intricate build, something as simple as a cutting board, a birdhouse, a box, heck build something with your kids. Don’t be afraid to fail cause without failure you cannot have success.
Good advice
Matt, great stuff again. Love this. To me, the single most important thing you mentioned was making your project unique. You HAVE to do something that differentiates what makes your table, cutting board, flag or whatever, DIFFERENT than the others. If you can do this, sales will be much easier and people wont be beating you up on price, because there is nothing to compare it to. The other thing, is DON’T give in on price. Set a price that you think is fair, and hold to it. You will find the buyer that values your time and talent.
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Great stuff Matt!! I enjoy seeing your videos. You are an inspiration!
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Great advice! Definitely going to put some focus on all of this!
Glad it was helpful!
All around great channel. The way you present it. Keep it up
Thanks, will do!
“There’s plenty of room for all of us to make money woodworking!” ✊🏼👊🏼
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Great video buddy, very inspiring. Really appreciate the shared knowledge and experience. Davy
Glad it was helpful!
Great advice Matt. Going to make sure my wife watches this tonight. Thank you!!!!!
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Enjoy your work. Would like to see a video on finishing painted and stained project tips. 👍
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I just made my first listing on marketplace this morning and it's all thanks to your positivity and encouraging messages. I am so thankful I've found you and your channel to get over my anxieties and fears about trying to sell. I made my first sale within two hours of posting!! Here's to many more, and a great New year to you!! ✝️
Congrats
God bless you bro I’ve got the book and will be in touch x x
awesome