5 Reasons Why Your Woodworking Projects Aren't Selling

[@731Woodworks]

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[@ryanm2214]

Would you happen to have a list of cheap vs acceptable finish products? If there is a video you have already, please lead me there:) Rather not learn that one the hard way lol.

[@marvinp9686]

Tons of great information on this. Thank you!

[@dentongamble8150]

This is an underrated channel fr!! I’d love to get into wood working. I just don’t have a place to do it right now, not do I have the tools to do it. But I will do it

[@GeraldStiner]

I agree with staging! My son makes beautiful jewelry boxes, but they were not selling. After adding a dollar pearl necklace across the top of them in pics, they sell like hotcakes.

[@731Woodworks]

That's great!

[@ryanm2214]

Thanks for the tip!

[@michaelgartner6663]

This is good advice. Good reminder on some things I have slacked on. I’ve said it many times about price, I’m trying to make a living, not a killing.

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@tommycristaldi9037]

Thank you. Weird I was putting together some items to sell and how I can do it. I literally clicked KZbin and saw the new notification. It was this video. Big man upstairs knew. Love the content.

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome 👊🏻

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Your number 1 is right on. I take a lot of time on this and it pays off as my project pics look way better than most of the competition on FB Marketplace. Another thing I've found is paying for a "boost" on FB Marketplace. Just paying $3 has brought me many more inquiries than not doing it. I've tested this out, and for me, it works well. I just had my first referral from a previous customer. That's a pretty cool feeling. She just picked up her order 2 days ago. The biggest piece of advice I could give is just DO IT! I wasted so much time worrying about all the "what ifs". You have to be bold and don't worry about "mistakes". To me there are no "mistakes", just learning experiences. I wish I had started this years ago. Finally, brother Matt, kudos for the ways you share your faith. The world needs more of that and I'm thinking of creative ways I can do that with my channel.

[@731Woodworks]

I never thought about boosting sale post. Very good idea

[@garykidson]

I’ve not started selling yet. Family always telling me I should but I’m not confident I’m my work yet. But I did just nervously offer a product to the school fundraiser for a raffle and was very surprised how well it was received. Was a great confidence booster that I’m on the right track and might actually be able to make something people appreciate and would pay for. Maybe even sell enough to buy me some more tools 😂

[@backtobasicswoodshop]

I hope you started selling, Gary! I made a doggy door from 1/4 plywood for my cousin and became my best seller. Its always the one you don't expect! Good luck on your journey

[@davidmeans626]

I'm glad I found your channel and videos. I was injured at work (construction) almost a year ago and still recovering, so this is a light at the end of the tunnel for me and my family. I love the shirt you're wearing in this video... stay the course, man. Thank you.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you. Glad the videos helped out

[@nigelturner9606]

Respect Matt! (This next bit isn't necessarily for you... just trying to help the same people you're helping!) When you take your photos of your projects, I would recommend taking them during 'The Golden Hour this happens twice a day. In the morning and evening. You are essentially using natural light, but during the Golden Hour there is a quality to the light that is hard to reproduce. It has a softness and a golden color to it. Many professional photographers make use of this quality in many different circumstances. Also look at catalog photos and magazine photos of home decor etc. See how the professionals display their subjects. Try to reproduce the styles and effects you like. You may not be able to afford a professional to take your photos... but you will surprise yourself at just how good you can get with practice and a little effort. (That bit also goes for your woodworking too!)

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks for sharing that info!

[@ryanm2214]

Thanks for the tip because I am horrible with a camera!

[@ncboyd]

Congrats on 100k! My shop is coming along. A few more months and I should be up and running. Thanks for the video as always sir.

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jefferyswenson2352]

Good Luck Just getting started as well

[@ncboyd]

Thanks. You too 🙂

[@jimrobinsfamily8734]

I haven't actually sold anything yet. I'm making some coffee cup trees just waiting on Amazon to get me some supplies. You are a great inspiration to me. Thanks Matt.

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@garryryanhoilman1531]

Great advice Matt. I haven't made any items that weren't ordered first. Those clients tend to come back that I have found.

[@731Woodworks]

For sure

[@philaouhhh]

I like how your woodworking shop and your gym are in the same room. that makes it the perfect room!

[@Bpacific395]

Great video! I sold my first piece today at full asking price! You are so right that staging is key. The person buying it sent his employee to pick it up. He bought it off the pictures I took. If not for seeing this I sure would have taken pictures of it in my garage.

[@731Woodworks]

That’s awesome. Congrats

[@coreyr9983]

Another great video! I have personally used Matt's tips when selling items and i never have trouble making sales. People buy from pictures. Cant stress enough about liking the video you watched, it personally supports the videos and content you watch and tells other people about them too

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@alexreid4131]

Top reason my projects aren't selling...haven't finished any yet lol. When I'm ready for sure I'll be using your tips Matt. Thanks again for your help.

[@731Woodworks]

lol thank you

[@jimmeeks2632]

Here's one I've found, I put alot of my projects on Facebook market place. I live in a small community which I advertise in but I live 30min north and 30min south of big communities, really big cities and I make sure I advertise in those market place communities on Facebook. Its made a world of difference for me selling my projects. Word of mouth spreads wildly for me in those areas and its got me so busy. Just a thought for everyone. Thanks Matt for all your advice!

[@731Woodworks]

Good info. Thank you

[@howardkirk5302]

Love your patriotism and honesty. Keep it up brother! God Bless.

[@DHSNewsTeam]

Quality of work “not wompyjaw or rickety. Love it. Keep up the good work.

[@731Woodworks]

Much appreciated

[@dexterbutler9735]

Great tips. Thanks for the advice. I have the habit of taking a picture of it just sitting on my work bench. Need to start staging them.

[@731Woodworks]

You'll be surprised at the difference it makes

[@stetonwalters574]

great info a lot of people do not understand that if you use cheap products they might as well get something from IKEA

[@731Woodworks]

That’s right

[@JKephartRE]

Congrats on 100k subs!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@jeffreyhensarling4939]

One good tip is the type of finish, high gloss vs matte. I prefer high gloss but I've learned my customers, family and friends like the matte finish. Something that simple could boost your sales.

[@731Woodworks]

That’s right!

[@TimGallant]

One thing to keep mind is that high gloss really reveals imperfections and nicks. Even if the product leaves your shop pristine, the customer may be using it in a way that it's going to get banged up from time to time. Having a matte finish is almost like having another layer of protection. It's a bit of a trade-off, of course. The gloss makes it shiny, which can show off nicely in photos.

[@wildearpsadventures4991]

Not that I've sold a ton of stuff but right now I've sold a WAY more via social media vs etsy ads. Mostly due my wife sharing them on FB, she has a gazillion friends. Also wanted to give a big thanks to you guys. Im just starting out (2 months in, your videos with the energy that you and the misses put forth have been extremely helpful and inspiring

[@731Woodworks]

great to hear!

[@AB_in_CO]

Congratulations on hitting 100k subscribers! More awesomeness awaits

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@jamesramey3549]

Love your videos, I am starting a end table for my daughter tonight based upon the one you make. Thank you for all the tips!!

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome

[@bscreationsworkshop3836]

As always great video. Just started our business learning as I go into woodworking made first sale to someone who was not friend or family. They told me I don’t charge enough but I feel comfortable at the price I sold it for. They wanting more and the next will be a challenge I have not done before. (Drawers). Now time to practice and learn how

[@731Woodworks]

that's right. live and learn.

[@kenyanfurnishedrentalsllc2505]

I love this advice because it applies to every industry. My product is Furnished Rentals, yet I find this advice applicable to why furnished renals may not sell. Good stuff. Thanks

[@backtobasicswoodshop]

If I could recommend a tip I would double down on market analysis. Its difficult to sell a welcome board online. Find that item that you just cannot keep in stock. Advertise custom projects that you make for local orders! If somebody came with a very specific product that they wanted you to customize theres a good chance other people will like it also. My best seller was a local order requested from a friend. I put it out there and now its flying off of the shelf. They're these really easy doggy doors and then I screen print them with custom text. Thanks as always, Matt. This video is a little older but still dwindles in the history archive.

[@tealea1557]

Thank you. I have several wood working tools. I love building things. I did a tall table not knowing what I was doing with store bought legs. It was so hard. But watching you and others have shown me the errors of my ways. Again thank you.

[@MCsCreations]

Great tips, Matt! Thanks a lot! 😊 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@theresacurrin6395]

Great information! Another way to get constructive criticism is to post it to a beginner woodworking group on social media. They can offer great advice plus you won’t be mad about it 🤣. Thanks for another great video 👊🏻

[@731Woodworks]

lol

[@richardcurtis3956]

Great info Matt. I like Behr Alkyd Paint. Its great $45. Also, I joined all the For Sale groups in my area that are on Facebook. When I post to market place, I post to all of the far sale groups too. Plenty of exposure to keep me busy. Staging is key. I build dining table, hard to move, so I use a backdrop in the garage and stage it with runner, center piece etc. They sell better when I stage.

[@731Woodworks]

Good info

[@JuguemosconSentido]

Great info here! Hello from Puerto Rico! the worst to be made is to price too low, 1st people wont respect your work and 2nd It would be hard to go up on price later, because you are labeled the cheap woodworker

[@731Woodworks]

Great point!

[@rayraden2527]

Great contact Matt I like your enthusiasm to help others get started in the business you rock. Love your shirt to you by the way. I hope Mrs. 731 is healing up for her surgery send her my best wishes please God bless

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you. She is doing better

[@rayraden2527]

@@731Woodworks Glad to hear that

[@chrisworthington9432]

Staging is key, and videos are also really helpful. I stage a main image or two, and take multiple top/bottom/side images in a light box. People want to see your product in use!

[@731Woodworks]

That’s right!

[@tdhanson8609]

Great shirt and good info

[@731Woodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@yobryan88]

Thank you once again!! Love your accent, I am from Canada :P

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@nigelturner9606]

No shame in coming from Canada!! Stand proud!

[@patrickpolizzi7]

I just discovered your website. It's extremely prfitable. I have a plan to hopefully use woodworking to make some side money after retirement.

[@smokineespitmastertips2739]

We're just getting started selling a few things and your videos and tips are awesome. Thanks

[@JayBergCustoms]

I recently needed to sand a painted surface back down to bare wood (painted poplar), and I was surprised at how hard it was to remove the PPG Timeless paint that I had sprayed on the day before - even with 60 grit sandpaper on a Festool 6" random orbital sander. That really built my confidence in the quality of that paint.

[@731Woodworks]

Nice

[@door2doorwoodworking]

No power tip 🤷‍♂️.. Just playing man. Great video forsure. I’m very lucky that my friends and family share all my social media stuff. We get lots of custom from word of mouth. Also very Fortunate to have a lot of follow on our Facebook page. Your a 100% right on picture. Definitely a make or break. 👍👊

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@helpmegarden7945]

Been watching your channel for the last two weeks really informative thank you so much. You have definitely motivated me to get kick started. God bless 🇺🇸

[@731Woodworks]

thank you

[@larryschmitt2513]

Always like to hear your no nonsense video’s 👍🏻

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@dennisg11348]

Always good stuff! Thank you sir!

[@ronswoodshack3855]

Another awesome video!! Thank you both!!

[@731Woodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@1AXMRDR]

Great advice. While the newer cell phones do take pretty good photos, as a serious photographer I tell everyone that they need a better camera if they can make a phone call with it.

[@alexherman1987]

Best in class. Thanks Matt for your advice!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@vernonbradshaw9999]

Thanks brother your videos have helped my little business so much.

[@731Woodworks]

Great to hear

[@pgetti6]

Your advice is always solid, thanks Matt

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@Jay1doug]

Sowing, is my moto. Be led by the spirit and obedient. the piece you sow and the person you sow it too may not make any sense to you whatsoever but if you are obedient to the leading of the spirit it will always cause you to prosper.

[@731Woodworks]

That’s right

[@onenationwoodworking8518]

I've watched your videos over and over. Love your work and god bless you on your new venture

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@jrive075]

Love the shirt!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@mulekickhandmadeguitars8465]

I sell my wood products in a local high quality consignment shop, and through local Buy-Sell-Trade FB sites. Both work equally well.

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome

[@pteddie6965]

Good tips and advice as always. Merry Christmas..

[@731Woodworks]

Merry Christmas

[@timhunt7830]

Great ideas. Just wanna say that first. I would like to add one thing from my limited experience though. One reason I’ve noticed projects may not sell, the wrong season. Spring and summer I was making outdoor rocking chair sets and was getting orders Way faster than I could produce them. Treated lumber prices went thru the roof so I stopped for a bit. I made one set a few weeks ago and posted them. I have not got one single message or inquiry about them I assume because it December and no one wants to sit outside in December her in Ohio.

[@731Woodworks]

Great idea!’

[@loper245]

I wonder If Matt ever sleeps. All the videos, the replies, the social media... this guy never stops. LOVE YOUR CONTENT! I will be starting soon enough with what I have, probably gonna start with a couple end tables as I am needing two right now... might as well try! When I bought my table saw forever ago, the fence was slightly off from straight. Do you happen to have any advice or should I just look at selling and replacing?

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks! Some table saws have adjustments on the fence and/or blade. May look and see if your model has that adjustment. If not, upgrade to a better saw.

[@permaguard3166]

Thank you for the information. I'm looking to learn a business. Have family to support and don't think I can go on too many more years with my day job. Just too many hours and long commute. Thank you especially for wearing that t-shirt.

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@honeygirlsapiary]

Wampyjawed! Thought I was the only one who talked like that. Love it! 🤣

[@731Woodworks]

lol

[@davidskimin3471]

Good advice as always buddy, God bless, Davy

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@lochavenwoodworks6578]

Great video legend 👍

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks 👍

[@thomascarden7215]

Great tips!! 💪🇺🇲 I Appreciate all your help!💯🙏

[@731Woodworks]

Any time

[@d.a.berryoutdoors]

One question. How do you feel about the polycrylic stuff? Also I have found the Sherwin Williams paint at the big blue box store on the oops rack for $9 a gallon. There is an idea to keep cost down if they have the right color you’re looking for.

[@731Woodworks]

Good idea. I don’t care for polycrylic

[@kahoycrafts]

Polycrylic never works for me or takes dozens of coats to get a decent finish, so I end up going back to the polyurethane.

[@731Woodworks]

I really like Varathane water based poly. It works very well for me

[@d.a.berryoutdoors]

@@kahoycrafts yeah I used it once and it did seem to take a few more coats. Thanks for the input.

[@d.a.berryoutdoors]

@@731Woodworks I’m going to give that a try on my next project. Hopefully I can actually upload a video this time and not delete the dadgum thing 😩

[@rogerorr6775]

How do I get the pocket hole unit n ALOT of different size screws that u advertise

[@731Woodworks]

Masscaproducts.com has lots of screw sizes available.

[@marklambeth5]

Thank you for great Advice

[@731Woodworks]

You’re welcome

[@jetharista121]

Thank you meyn for every advised super appreciated🥰

[@chriscary9269]

Your the best!! Love your videos

[@174859607]

Great Video Thanks for being honest.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@jackhillard6349]

Great info. Thank you

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@russmartin4189]

Absolutely true Matt. There are no shortcuts to developing your customer base. By the way. Get $200 free money to spend on your woodworking supplies, equipment, or marketing. Apply for a Capital One Savor card. After you get your card, spend $500 on anything, food, gas, Christmas, etc. . They will give you a $200 signing bonus. Do the same with other rewards cards and you will soon have all the tools for woodworking that you need. FREE! You would have spent the money anyway. Right?

[@731Woodworks]

good tips

[@Damon_Barber]

👊 Thanks, Matt!

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@markmejia8297]

Hello Mac can you please tell me what’s the best word to make your stove top cover out of

[@731Woodworks]

I used spruce on mine

Hey Matt!! Another hit Sr.!

[@nickstoliaroff324]

Thank you for the video I like your shirt too brother God bless you

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@tomcoffey483]

Great advice 👍.

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

WRT finish. What do you think of DIY finishes. Like linseed oil and Paraffin wax combo. Or pine resin and alcohol combo? I have little money but, during this winter, I figured how to get the materials. Now I want to continue. I just need the marketing.

[@aarondaigle8412]

Love the decor and shirt

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@greatgrandpaswoodworking]

What is your opinion of putting a small metal plate with your company name or using a burning iron to mark your work?

[@ryanbrownson7158]

I've been wondering about this too.

[@731Woodworks]

That’s a personal decision. I don’t see anything wrong with it. It looks good if done correctly

[@davidskimin3471]

Caution with the burning iron, I bought a professional set about 4 months ago when I broke my ankle and couldn't get into the workshop. I practiced and practiced until I thought I was good at it. When I was back on my feet I'd completed a few projects and after sampling on similar wood I tried to burn in my shop name. What a mess, because it was hardwood it was almost impossible to sand out. I managed to save one but the other table now holds my fretsaw. Hope this helps.

[@mikeinpenna]

Hi Matt, I have been watching your videos for over 2 years now. I love your projects and techniques on your site. I am very interested and listen to you on how to sell your projects. I am just getting started and have been making items for friends and family right now. I do not have an instagram account only a face book page. When do you think would be a right time to set up an account. After I have some inventory of items to sell? What about pricing, with the cost of wood going up so high? Thanks for all you do for the community.

[@731Woodworks]

I'd start now. As far as pricing, you'll need to increase prices of your projects to account for the increase in materials. Check out my selling woodwork video on how I sell

[@devils58reds59]

Don’t no what it is but over here in Scotland things don’t seem to sell like they do in the states it’s frustrating I just wish things would sell

[@joshsddpyjourney]

On the lighting do you use a particular type of lighting or just lights around the house? I have tried lights around the house and they always come out with kind of a unnatural look in the picture. This has been a big issue with a lot of my pictures

[@Jimc4007]

If you are using your cell phone camera you can edit the picture to correct for different lighting issues. Incandescent and fluorescent lights cause a lot of problems but they can be fixed in editing.

[@731Woodworks]

You can get a softbox light on Amazon for about $30. It'll give you great light.

[@ZER0o10]

Thanks great tips

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidboston4574]

Great video!

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks!

[@MaydaysCustomWoodworks]

I am Michael "Mayday" McDonald, and I approve this message... Lol

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@recoveringlibertarian5982]

Paint you have to spend $$$ it is worth it . Looks better and usually one coat or 2

[@Patriotdesigns]

And when you ask your family and friends about if your works good and they give you a correct of tip don’t get mad at them

[@731Woodworks]

That’s right!

[@johncline3033]

Great shirt my Brother!!!

[@d.r.swoodshop518]

Whopper-jawed... I hadn't heard that in years. Nearly brought me to tears from laughing. Growing up, I had a neighbor, pops used to call him Whopper-jawed Willie even though his name was Steve. 🤣 Ahh man. God bless Matt.

[@731Woodworks]

lol Thanks

[@Patriotdesigns]

I do work just like you do it and it always looks good I put 100% effort into it but sometimes my word wall is I get some bad word and I’ll sit there and pick up our through it but I get bad would sometimes and there will be a not on the actual and it’s just it’ll fall out so be very choosy on your wood

[@731Woodworks]

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[@homehobbybuilds2450]

Hey Matt. Great video as always. I have a couple of questions for you. What kind of spray gun do you have/use for your projects? Do you find that you need to thin your paint/primer? Lastly, do you use your spray gun to apply your stain and clear coats? Thanks for your time and for your extremely valuable content. I find it extremely helpful.

[@MaydaysCustomWoodworks]

I know you are asking Matt this question, not me. But it's something up my alley. So I figured I will chime in... The most versatile sprayers are there are airless sprayers. They can spray anything on the market without thinning. Makes it simple. I have a 3M Accuspray pressure cup HVLP and an airless for different finishes, but I could get by with just the airless. The HVLP is helpful for when you have smaller projects and don't wanna load up a gallon of product into the airless. Cleaning your guns will kill you. You can go get any cheapo spray gun from Harbor freight or something and they will spray thin stuff, but if they aren't perfectly cleaned after each use then they will not work and you will waste your money. Get a 3m Accuspray HVLP with a large pressure cup. Trust me. If you leave the finish in it over night you don't break the gun. You just need to replace the $5 tip. Absolutely worth it. The accuspray with a pressure cup can technically spray anything as well, but you will need to thin down your finishes and that can be complicated and adds elements of potential failure. Each product is basically engineered to be sprayed with either an airless or an HVLP . There are others like LVLP and Conventional or Air Assisted Airless... The LVLP and Conventional spray thin finishes like the HVLP. The air assisted airless is super versatile but complicated. It can spray thick finishes like an airless. If you are gonna stick with an HVLP type spray system you need to buy your products from a company that intend their products to be sprayed that way. For example- General Finishes. All their products except for their milk paint can be sprayed with an HVLP without mixing or thinning. If you have an airless then you can pretty much spray anything. And if you don't clean the tips well in an airless it's not a huge deal because you can turn them around and clear them out. The big risk in cleaning an airless is just the pump motor itself. You gotta make sure it doesn't get stuck. I have a Graco airless. I think an X7 but I'm not sure. I got it from Home Depot for like $400. Then I bought a fine finish "410" tip for it. It will spray pretty much anything now... But I don't like to mix bases in my airless. I only spray water borne stuff through it. I don't spray any oil, alcohol, or acetone, or lacquer thinner based stuff out of it... That's a negative with airless. The hose line is long, so it can be tricky to get it perfectly clean if you switch from one base to another. You don't wanna deal with contaminants. That's another reason why I have the accuspray as well. I can switch from an acetone based product to an oil based and then back to a water borne super quick without risk of cross contaminants in the gun.

[@homehobbybuilds2450]

@@MaydaysCustomWoodworks WOW. Thanks for all the information. To be honest, I'm an extreme beginner and just making coffee tables, end tables and the occasional hall trees/entryway benches. The reason I was asking is I've been looking at a Wagner double duty HVLP gun for base painting (primer and paints) for small projects. Would this be good for this type of work? I'd probably have to thin the paint and primer as well as clean the gun thoroughly between uses.

[@MaydaysCustomWoodworks]

@@homehobbybuilds2450 unfortunately I don't have any experience with this sprayer. But I do have a video on my channel going over the differences between airless and aerosols, and I'm going to be exploring more "beginner" spray systems in the future. I assume you are right. Likely you will need to thin them out and take a LOT of time cleaning them thoroughly. It's the easiest way to destroy the gun lol.

[@MaydaysCustomWoodworks]

Oh ya.... By the way, don't underestimate aerosol cans. Some suck but some are awesome. I use them often in my professional work

[@homehobbybuilds2450]

@@MaydaysCustomWoodworks I appreciate all the information. Thank you for taking the time to respond.

[@manuelsoria8398]

For every negative review 9 of 10 will hear it while with a good review only 1 of 10 will hear it!

[@731Woodworks]

👍🏻

[@randyhawley7202]

Love your T-Shirt !

[@auburntigers60]

Question. I have a few projects that I would like to sell but I found the plans online. Is it legal to sell a product that I made but the plans come from a different source online?

[@731Woodworks]

should be just fine

[@jpar19835]

I gotta say, my immediate thought when you said "you know what number one is" was "clamps" lol

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻🤣

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Great stuff. LOL... If you aren't good.... dont try o sell it. But my favorite is "wobbly and waffle jawed" That's just great!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@mach51]

I've made 3 really nice American Flags and a nice farmhouse side table the last month. I've listed them on my facebook page but they have not sold. I don't see how you can afford to make stuff like this out of wood and ship it on Etsy and such. BTW, I am not doing this to earn a living. I am a financial advisor for my living. I am making wood projects because I enjoy making them. I am wanting to sell them because I don't think 50 farmhouse tables or flags will work in my home. I'm just hoping to make enough to cover the cost of wood and enough above that to justify whatever the next tool I buy is going to be.

[@731Woodworks]

Someone just commented that they pay $3 to boost their FB marketplace posts and it makes a ton of difference. Might be worth a try

[@codacreator6162]

I'm having trouble figuring out what to make. I've made a couple of desks, a few noodle boards, a blanket ladder and a couple of odds and ends (plant stand that looks like a tiny end table, candle holder, and like that) but feel like I'm all over the place. I love building desks and particularly desk tops, but they take more time and there isn't much chance of "batching" them mostly because they're pricey and I don't have storage space. Any ideas?

[@davidskimin3471]

Hey buddy, depending where you are but I was making a lot of spice racks , I painted them in a couple of different colours and put them on Etsy ( one each colour ). For a while I couldn't keep up. I just made them more or less to order rotating the one ones I had. Great thing is they take up hardly any room in the workshop. Hope this helps.

[@731Woodworks]

It's really a lot of trial and error. When you find products that sell, double down on them. The market fluctuates. Something that sells good today, might not tomorrow.

[@codacreator6162]

@@davidskimin3471 Thanks! I'll give it a shot!

[@codacreator6162]

@@731Woodworks You can say that again! Weird thing is I'm getting more blanket ladders... Big, small, wide, narrow, painted, stained, with slats, with dowels for towels... Maybe that's the thing... I guess we'll see.

[@islandwills2778]

Speaking about cheap materials, I sell these wooden curtain rod holders and clients always pick pine. Makes me sick because I hate working with pine

[@TheDeercreekCartel]

Something that I have noticed in my area is be different. Pay attention to what other people in your area are doing and make completely different things than others. Like you have said in the past matt build your brand. I built a hall tree and a rather large one about a month ago just to see if it would sell. I simply posted it on my business page and people shared the crap out of it because it was really nice. It sold in half an hour. Since then I've built two more and have orders for more after that. Just be creative and don't follow the crowd in your area. I've even had people come to me willing to pay more for things that others are building because they have seen quality in my work.

[@731Woodworks]

That’s great advice

[@Korcregus]

This is a real question. When I'm looking for furniture or a product on the internet, I am turned off by wood workers selling their products. Mostly because of the DIYers out there calling themselves woodworkers. So many 2x4, home depot lumber projects people are trying to pass off as "fine furniture". I know I'm a judgmental prick for sure. Are regular people like me? Do most people look at a product on the internet and see it's made out of 2x4's and immediately next the thing? I'm not building 2x4 lumber products but if I advertise my products as built by a woodworker, are regular people thinking "must be a DIYer, weekend warrior"? And does that turn people off?