10 More Woodworking Projects That Sell - Low Cost High Profit - Make Money Woodworking (Episode 7)

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

Got a tip. Dollar Tree has a lot of cheap laser cut Halloween decorations right now. I wanted to make a rustic pumpkin, but I can't free hand draw to save my life. I bought one of their pumpkins and am going to use it as the template to trace on my boards. They have plenty of others too. In fact they actually have a decent little wood craft section.

[@dottyjyoung]

The arrows too!

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

@@dottyjyoung Yep, all sorts of general shapes. I was genuinely surprised Dollar Tree of all places sold wood craft stuff. They even have some thin little craft boards for simple things.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

John... That is a fantastic idea and awesome problem solving! I had never thought of that... I hate buying stencils because they are so flimsy but that solves that issue! I love this community!

[@michaelwillson6847]

Need raid stencil stores here in UK am guessing dollar tree is cheap craft shop?

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

@@michaelwillson6847 Cheap general store really. They sell all sorts of things, mostly made as cheaply as possible.

[@rhkips]

There's a fella in my area that hangs out all fall and winter at the (yes, "the") abandoned gas station, giving out free bundles of firewood. He sources the wood from suburbs being cleared for development, so all it costs him is gas money. Any donations, he forwards along to local churches so they can provide warm clothes to families in need. I've gotten some pretty awesome stumps from him in the past! Most recently, he brought me a 13' long pine branch with a lot of character, that I'll be cleaning up and turning into a huge feature light to hang from the ceiling in my living room. :D

[@paulrooster2108]

Yep yep We have a guy that sells firewood by the wheelbarrow load , about once a month I will swing by an find some great pieces of Cedar , He has even started a separate pile for me to root thru that he thinks I may like . I've helped him fix his gas log splitter a couple times so it works out for the both of us

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thats awesome... So many people benefiting from that.

[@cyrnus]

The stacked pumpkins could be flipped over and paint a snowman on the reverse side

[@dottyjyoung]

Brilliant!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

My dude.... That is what I'm talking about! Thinking outside of the box. Now you have me thinking... what about other seasonal decor that could be transformed for different seasons.

[@Lhostel]

Great idea! Very creative.

[@502deth]

this channel is very underrated. its like you just DO NOT give shit. other channels are either hiding their "secrets" or have an attitude like they are the mastermind above everone else. you arent triyng to make yourself look superior or hide your process. its like hanging out with a friend. its a crime this isint one of youtubes top channels.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks for the comment. Well... your right. I don't. I am on here to teach... and that's what I'm going to do. There shouldn't be secrets when it comes to trades... we are all trying to learn and get by just the same so why hide anything. One of the reasons I started this channel was just that. Too many channels not teaching... just showing off. I wanted it to come across as if I'm teaching a buddy something that's in the shop with me. So I'm happy to hear I'm reaching some folks on that level. Thanks for your support!

[@mariewood8267]

I loved your “turning trash into cash” comment! Such a sense of humor!

[@donsilver3116]

Been a woodworker for 50 years and still learn things from you!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks Don! My goal in life is to learn something new every day. We all have different ways of thinking... my crazy mind just works a lil different lol.

[@EllaWalls-ij6cq]

Dude !!!!! You are the best...I've learned more watching your videos than anyone else I've watched....Thank you ever so much....

[@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037]

Keep up the great videos, Great Job. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@thomasmcmahan2014]

Every time you post a new video of this series it always gets me pumped to build stuff and sell it! Never stop this series please! They’re great. I just got my new shop built last week, just waiting for power and insulation…then I’m off to the races. I hope to be able to make the fall and winter seasons to start making some money.

[@cavinworx]

Same! I am so happy to see a new Matthew video notification.

[@Aelanna]

Awesome! I am in the process of getting a new shop space as well, and can't wait to start making some of these projects!

[@billshepherd5090]

Me too. I’ve started building the planter box. First one didn’t work out too well. Making the second one now and it’s looking a lot better. Will sell in my wife’s flea market shop, will be asking $50.

[@brevs8387]

This is how I started my Etsy business... taking things I could find inexpensively and making them into something else. I took $100 and made $1,200 worth of stuff my first year.

[@philliphoward7455]

Matthew, thanks so much for your down to earth, simple videos. I find it so hard to believe that these items, made from scraps or discarded pieces, can actually be profitable with simple ideas. You have another follower. Thank you again.

[@TheGonzo458]

Love that Banksy picture in the corner. Can’t tell you how grateful I am for your videos.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thank you! I’m glad to help.

[@steveiv9250]

Matt I have been turning out custom pieces for years, mainly for friends and family and their acquaintances, and as you have guessed next to no profit and sometimes at a loss especially where time and design is concerned….. So glad I happened across your videos, and I believe I’m going to start getting ready for the next season or holiday and start doing “ Small’s “ ! ! you are so right, I live in a small town where there are like 5-6 of these small craft shops and I am lucky enough to be in the centre of a couple to 3 hours away from large cities, Although Woodworking is not my source of income, I do find myself with 1-2 weeks off between turn arounds at my regular job, So I am going to see where this can take me. Thanks so much for the inspiration p, definitely will be subscribing and I’ll keep tabs and notes and perhaps give you an update in 6 months. Cheers Brother and keep up the Great work !

[@davedennis6042]

These are what got me in gear to start woodworking. I wanted to do it for a long time and these showed me how to do it. Thank you, Matt

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Love to hear it!!! Keep it up!

[@kyletaylor5452]

Dude all I want is the plans for that baller split "Alice in Wonderland" bureau you got in the background. That is PHENOMENAL.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks Kyle! The plans are in my head... 280 angles and mitered bevels... You don't want to get lost up in this head. But TY!

[@Lhostel]

“Trash to cash” was COOL!

[@justjmart5970]

Trash into CASH - Hate it? Nope...LOVE IT!!! Thanks Mr Peech!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Lol. Thanks JJ

[@jonathanvandagriff7515]

I'm going to jump on this! I'm tight on cash bad and I've been interested in woodworking for a long time. I'm going to do something good for myself by giving this a shot! I'm following!

[@gardeninggoddess]

It's just incredible to me that people spend that kind of money

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

No joke. Blows my mind every time I get on their sites.

[@collinsganson5115]

Love watching your vlog mi Amigo. You had me laughing a couple of times on this one. You've given me some great ideas to get back in the woodshop, especially since I just retired so that I could get back in there.

[@codacreator6162]

Thank you, Matthew, for helping us stay the path. So many of the other channels I watch are consumed by all the neat tools they can buy, tool reviews, and projects so complex they might take weeks (if you’re that good - me, with my tools, they’re virtually impossible). You rock, dude!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Yea CC... Thats why I started this channel. Yes I have some awesome tools... but I try to teach builds that can be made with basic tools. We all start somewhere. I started with a $10 miter box. I can't blame them for the reviews... that's how they support their channel is able to keep creating. Thanks!!!

[@Wheels2183]

Love the fire wood stuff. I work for the city where I live, and we have a ton of material like that at the compost site. $$! Thanks again for sharing these great tips Matt! Love the channel and everything you have been doing here. Glad to be a part of the community.

[@nevanks]

You're a God sent. Thank you for all the content 🙏

[@donscottvansandt4139]

Awesome sign! Thanks Mathew for all the helpful information and techniques!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

My pleasure! And yes it is! He did a great job!

[@Azurko]

Sweet, my Bear in Cedar made the cut for the video! That was a fun build, but it made me realize I HATE doing herringbone patterns. It took me the better part of 2 days to put it together. I'm going to have to go exploring my barn now, the guy we bought the property from loaded it up with firewood (at least 6 years worth) so I might be sitting on a gold mine!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Heck yea!!! Lol herringbone is a lil tedious but for larger pieces they are selling as art and getting paid for that pain. And the firewood! Yes! Even if its not a round theres alot you can do with some of the pre split stuff. Square it up and you have a nice chunk of wood.

[@Azurko]

@@MatthewPeechWoodworking We told a buddy he could have the free standing fireplace we have (previous owner put it in the middle of the dining room for some ungodly reason) and my wife told him he could take all that wood with him. I had to put a stop to that one quick, fast & in a hurry!

[@tomrudd530]

thats a very nice piece you did. mine is the aztec pattern with greens blues and oranges

[@orbitalair2103]

yes, that one literally jumped out to me. great job !

[@Azurko]

@@tomrudd530 Thanks :) I made it to sell at an upcoming craft fair but the second my wife saw it on the wall she instantly claimed it. That's what I get for bringing pieces into the house lol

[@reniervanzyl8168]

Thanks for the new ideas, that market day that I was talking about, is next weekend... So any new quick ideas help a lot. Thanks again for all your help over the last few months... Have a great week ahead.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Awesome! Have fun! I love setting up at markets... its not for everyone... but theres just something about it.

[@prestonposkey9255]

Thank you for putting this out. I appreciate some of the Ideas. I am getting some coasters made from a 4x4 with an acrylic wash and poly finish.

[@paulmannix1760]

Your the “wood” under my wings! Thanks for another great video.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks for watching pun Paul!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks and will do Karen!

[@Cotton2Ennis]

Was in Hobby Lobby took and sent a pic to my daughters about a pumpkin decor for outdoors, a couple of fence pickets and distress the orange and white pumpkins, they loved it! Learned these things from you Matthew, defiantly would be considered smalls and so easy to make. Thank you again...

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thats awesome! You officially have the "I can make that" curse... lol.

[@markb8954]

Agree. Just recently I cranked out two jack’o lantern porch features (added some remote fairy lights inside). Added an interesting roof & branch for the stem. Also built a decorative holiday lantern - using old upright rails used in decking. Inside was filled with a decorative vase & more bright twinkling fairy lights. The fairy lights add a lot to these projects & are cheap as add ons. Ps - used a decorative wooden finial from old curtain rods as the lantern topper. Looked like it came from a high-end store.

[@leslieapplegate65]

I am making some trivets out of MDF and coating them with epoxy. Using lots of pallet wood. Got some pallet flags in the works, also...

[@joegutierrez4197]

Great video Matthew! Thanks for the encouragement and inspiration!! Blessings!!!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

No worries Joe! And to you as well!

[@guybowers9094]

Matthew I must say I do not have a creative and artistic side to me so these videos are spot on to help those of us who are not that creative. Much appreciated

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

No worries Guy! What you'll notice is that the more that you do these builds the more your creativity will grow!

[@kenjohnson5498]

These videos have me motivated to get off my arse and get back in my shop

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Get to work Ken!

[@christopherbourget2006]

This is exactly why I collect old fence boards all summer, I currently have 3000 cedar boards in stock ready to turn into $$$$$

[@hansdegroot8549]

Your channel is so inspirative. I'm glad I've found you a couple of months ago. I'm surprised about the prices regular American stores are asking for these kinds of products. I'm going to try out some of the things you mentioned in this video and the the other videos on "smallies" in the coming few months.

[@colindgwholovestosing7114]

Love your videos. Thanks from the UK

[@cavinworx]

I love these smalls videos! Thank you so much and keep them coming.

[@augustpineworkshop]

Great tips! I really like the idea to create items that can be customized for each season. Being able to target the seasonal decor audience without having to constantly change designs will be a huge time saver

[@thecreativecardinalbyl.bet7012]

Again, you've helped my business beyond measure. Thank you!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

No worries! Thats what Im here for. So glad that I could help.

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Thanks for showing these amazing ideas

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

No worries!

[@stanmashek3085]

GREAT VIDEO THANK YOU KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB HELPS ALLOT OF PEOPLE

[@victoriabecraft6166]

More great ideas!! Thank you! Love these videos!!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Glad you like them!

[@jeffmath2411]

French Pickets for the WIN! Thank you Matt - going to grab a few pieces today and try making stars for an upcoming holiday market in my area

[@kathylankford5959]

Love the ideas! Very encouraging to start creating!!

[@JGerm]

Matthew , Another great video. Thanks and HELLO from Texas !

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks! Whats up Texas!!

[@pajtaj]

I love this guy!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks Phil!

[@orbitalair2103]

Mr Peech, you are a BAD MAN.....having me think I can make items from reclaimed wood and fence pickets and actually make money. Terrible./sarc The fall craft show was THIS weekend and I had nothing ready, but I am making my daughter some halloween decor items. My problem is full time job and other chores leave me little time for wood work. Tho I did make 2 planters, and will make 2 cedar planters for my mom for her new house. Next month I need to make a few Christmas items. I love how something as simple as a window type frame can sell....amazing.

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

More great ideas. Thanks, Matthew. You've inspired me and it's paying off this month. Sent you a brag email with my Jack O' Lanterns. Can't wait for January. I've got a ton of ideas for spring.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

No worries! A ton more to come! I have so many that I simply "run out of time'" to put in the videos. I may go back and put another one out soon made of the footage I couldnt fit in.

[@bradmcnamar5679]

Yet another home run! Thanks!!

[@rodgerbagwell7643]

Thanks Mathew. I have a lot of ideas. I am also getting the woodworking bug again. I am now trying to get money to get a small shop together so I can get started again.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thats awesome Rodger! Check out my video on upgrading to used. Folks dont realize just how nice of a shop that can be made with minimal cost.

[@PenguinMafia336]

Just want to say thanks for making these small videos. I made my first batch of coasters today and will make 3 more before starting to sell.

[@tydrayton6210]

Love your videos. Great source for ideas. Keep it up!

[@Charles.Spillman]

I have made about $150 from simple stuff from your videos. It'll be about 2 weeks before I can build anything else, I just busted my lip with my lathe after a block flew off, had to get 10 stitches and 2 staples. I'm 16 years old, I enjoy woodworking, gardening. ETC

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thats awesome... not the lip, but the sales and the fact that you like the lathe! I will be posting some turning videos at some point. Keep it up!

[@Charles.Spillman]

@@MatthewPeechWoodworking When my grandfather was teaching me how to use saws and other tools, the first thing he said was "At some point or another your going to get cut" , my grandma's brother told me the same thing when he taught me how to use the lathe.. I wish there were more kids my age that preferred woodworking over game station's

[@maggiew6200]

You almost lost me as a subscriber when you said you don’t like pumpkin pie. However your content is amazing so I’m still with you for now. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

I like pumpkin rolls if that counts😬

[@momneedssleep]

Thanks for all the great ideas. My husband took the plunge last year and started his wood working business. We have so much scrap wood I feel the need to rescue but I'm so out of the loop on what's hot now. Ty!

[@andrewphillips1865]

I love these ideas. Thank you so much for sharing your tips, ideas, and how to make money doing these.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

You are so welcome!

[@sergiothehandyman]

Awesome video, Every year I collect real Christmas trees, take it home clean them up and put it away, this year I'm cutting the ones I got last year and making ornaments. The ones I collect this year, I'll be cutting ornaments next year :)

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Nice! I like the way you think! I used to buy the old wire limb ones from goodwill or wherever and make wreaths from the branches. Sold like crazy and could make any size.

[@madelynvazquez9006]

Thank you soo much for sharing your knowledge and great ideas🤗

[@Cheshire-Coatings]

loving this series Matt, awesome!!

[@gaylesimper9311]

Omg my friend just told me about you and it's exactly what I need!!!😍😍😍😍 I spend so much time on making something that you could buy way cheaper at hobby lobby 😵‍💫 I love your cost breakdown and these are so cute!! Thank you!!!

[@atlurker8037]

Woodworking for money turns a hobby into a job and takes the fun out of it. At least for me it does. My regular job pays way more than woodworking ever would. I don't love it but it pays the bills. Prefer to keep woodworking as an enjoyable hobby.

[@stratmatt73]

Then why are you here? No one is forcing you to try to make money from it. Just seems like you felt the need to drop a needless negative comment.

[@atlurker8037]

@@stratmatt73 It's a warning to woodworking hobbyists. You may end up not enjoying your hobby when you turn it into a job. Once you have orders to fill, deadlines to meet, more frequent equipment problems and maintenance, quality material shortages or costs you didn't count on etc.

[@boilermaker8124]

True. But if you're only after a few bucks, like a few hundred or a couple grand a year then these small projects could still be enjoyable. It work get boring and old to build and try to sell a bunch of them, I think.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Hey AT! You know... if you are making the same thing over and over and over then yes... You can get burnt out and it is a job. What I do to keep that from happening is to make so many of one item and then move on. I like doing my own builds how I want to make them and then sell them. I would make 5 tables... market them as limited release... and then start on the next project that I wanted to make and repeat. The smalls help to grow as a woodworker, learn, and to create income when the larger items aren't. Just depends on how you look at it and how well you grow your name. Thanks for the input!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

No worries Stratmatt73. We are all in different situations and different skill levels. This channel is for folks of all types... some just want to make one thing with their grandchildren... maybe blow off some steam after work... destress... and some want to sell the heck out of this stuff! I have sawdust in my veins so I'm partial. But I support anyone that wants to learn the craft. Thanks for watching!

[@tritiamo]

This is awesome.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks Tri!

[@gregbarber8659]

You have some of the best videos

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks Greg!

[@kevinmiller1881]

Congrats on being Jonathan Katz-Moses creator of the week! 🤘

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks... I didnt even know that lol. I'll have to check it out!

[@angelluis1996]

Wish i could post pictures here cause I just finished my take of the window frame and I love it

[@billshepherd5090]

I was going through Hobby Lobby to get ideas. I almost fell over when I saw that they were selling a set of four 4” pallet slats for $6.99. My wife has a flea market shop and I the pallet slats. All I have to do is sand the slats, tie together with twine and price it. Will have mine as a set of six for $5.99.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Nice idea!

[@kyeneal3243]

Thank you... Another great video...

[@lamarciaboudrias6527]

Thank you. Awesome share

[@alfredduhon8591]

Thank you Matt!

[@richcartwright889]

Love these videos.

[@thedude20125]

I made the wood rounds for our wedding (cake stand, centerpiece, etc.) They looked amazing and were basically free because I got the wood from a friend's tree they had taken down. If I had bought the rounds the size I waned it would have been thousands in essentially chainsaw cut rounds. I couldn't believe how much people are willing to pay for basically rescued firewood.

[@goliath9081]

Thanks for sharing your ideas

[@gpholmes3779]

Awesome video and information. Thanks

[@Damon_Barber]

WHAT?!! You don’t like pumpkin pie?! I’ll take your share. 😉

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

I know... I think its a texture thing... I dig a pumkin roll... just not the pie. I'll mail my share to ya.

[@UnicornMeat512]

You should consider a holiday themed episode

[@sondramcmahan4832]

Love your channel !

[@kathleen9812]

On the painted cheese boards, most ppl use them as just decor so you could stain, throw on some painters tape and paint. Just be sure to add a note they are decor only. 😉

[@Diannesman47]

Thanks for your help in our building products

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

It's my pleasure!

[@scoobydog411]

Hey Matt I’m Gary. I’m new to your channel, I’m a lot older than you. I think you doing a great job on your videos. I’m in the process of making my work shop bigger. I work full time so on my days off its hard to get out there. Keep up the good work Gary…

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Welcome aboard Gary. Know the feeling. I've did this for years working full time, raising 4 kiddos, and keeping up with a farm. Lot's of late night woodworking.

[@BruceMoore-vi2wz]

How in the world do you get to the brag board

[@stephanievanderhoff7433]

These are my favorite!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks Stephanie! I think I'm going to start doing more of them. A Lot of folks love them and I always have several ideas that I didnt get to put in the video.

[@Sigma1976-SS]

Incredible channel 👏

[@ronswoodshack]

Awesome ideas!! Thank you Sir.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

No worries! Thanks for watching!!!

[@dsmith5372]

My favorite channel! I love these "smalls", you now have me looking at stuff when out or online like wait that's not hard to make lol. what finish do you use on the branches?

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thats awesome and what this channel is about! If you look at things from a different perspective you'll start noticing that most things are really pretty simple. I just use an oil based polyurethane.

[@kurtc3683]

Great video as always!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@tudorvechiu4151]

Great content, thanks

[@saggioculo5386]

I love this channel.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks Saggio!

[@Annalorraine2x]

So glad I found you !! I have just Inherited a wood shop from my dad love your ideas. How about bird house

[@jarodmorris611]

You're too nice. Most people would say, "If you can't look at this star snag figure it out without a plan, working might not be for you"

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Hola! 🖐Another awesome video packed with great ideas. Take care and have a good one, Adios!👊

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks! You too!

[@heatherwilliams1565]

Love these videos and love your channel. Keep the great content coming!

[@andrewbrown8148]

Love these videos, Matthew~! Please keep the good ideas coming. Thanks much~!

[@angelinalozada189]

Thank You.

[@sharonbosworth6002]

Brilliant ideas

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks Sharon. I had so many more... I do this with every video. I record a ton of ideas and can only fit so many in.

[@kay9520]

I took some small triangles like the off cuts from your star frame, made them level on the "base", arranged them three at a time, painted them green, added some color dots, for a "mini" three holiday christmas tree shelf decoration.... Just sayin'!

[@cjhawkins7847]

My variation for the framed stars uses badly cupped pallet wood that I run through the planner but still leave rough in the center. It’s a cool look! I also make them in 3 sizes. People always buy 2 this way!! I change up the frame to a face nailed style that’s just a little smaller that the overall picture. Again just a little different flare that makes it mine. Also I brand all my builds with a little 1 inch brand I had a nice lady on Amazon help me design. It was $35 best $ I have spent in awhile.

[@tomcoffey483]

Well done

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks Tom!

[@joedyer1785]

Thanks

[@shelleylachance6019]

Love watching you thanks for the ideas

[@patrickhaupt5723]

How do you get the bark to stay on those rounds?

[@Silent-G]

You always have great advice and content!