$7 Project That Has Made Me Hundreds $ / Make Money Woodworking

[@RonMarshallrone]

I did the same thing with hanging shelves. They cost me about 8 bucks to make, sold them in three different versions ranging from $45-60 and it got my foot in the door around my city and now all I make is big items like entertainment centers, farm tables, hallway trees ect for a great profit and I'm always about a month out with orders but I've made a name for myself and people are willing to wait. If you want to get into this you have to start somewhere and any experience will make you better and maker smart and not just with the making itself but learning to market. Small stuff will run you ragged sometimes but it's a good thing in the long run. Great vid man, I've made a ton of these as well. Easy $$$

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks Rone! I couldn’t agree with you more! Small stuff helps build fundamentals and helps pay for the tools and exposure to take you to a full time business if you want it.

[@OU81TWO]

If you don't mind me asking what would you consider "great profit" in a month and how many hours worked?

[@RonMarshallrone]

@@OU81TWO Sorry could of swore i replied earlier. I make about $1500-2000 a month on good months. Some projects take longer and although a good profit I still come out lower for a monthly outlook on those. My goal was to make a lot of the smaller things and have them on the side to sell while I worked out the larger orders like tables and media consoles but i can't ever find the time. It's a side business to my FT job but if things keep up I'll have to hire some help. And it depends on what and where you live and sell. Where I live not a lot of people in my area were selling some of the farm style look stuff I started off with. I'll make anything from modern to farm style ect...but I knew that is a hot look(thank you fixer upper lol) but not everyone wants that look and I've been lucky enough to get my marketing across to show I can do much more than things with scratches lol. What I did was look at marketplace within 200 miles of my house to get an idea of what people are making. One thing I didn't do is charge less than I thought was reasonable. At first I ate some of the cost to get my name out there but not a whole lot. I didn't want to undermine the woodworkers around here and make the cost of doing furniture lower for all of us. Low balling yourself screws it up for the area. I charge 20% of the materials total cost for time and travel and $40 an hour. I don't burn anyone and go slow either and anything I make is built like a tank.

[@downloadmusic4free1]

Do you have videos on what you make or plans?

[@RonMarshallrone]

@@downloadmusic4free1 I will a little after the beginning of next year for builds and sketch up models/plans and my processes.

[@geoffmaxwell4461]

Just a suggestion that I did - You have a 15deg cut at the bottom, add a 15deg cut at the top so your ladder sits flush against the wall. I added bumpers to the top and bottom to prevent sliding and marking on hardwood / composite floors and walls

[@WoodNerds]

Awesome suggestions Geoff! I like the bumper idea as well. Separate yourself from any competition!

[@drumandball]

I made close to $4500 this summer selling over 150 blanket ladders. I live in a college town...so that's a bit of an advantage.

[@WoodNerds]

That’s awesome to hear! It’s an easy money maker! Thanks for sharing! I’ve had some people suggest it’s not possible haha.

[@FirechickenExpress]

What college kid buys a blanket ladder? I'm not sure how the college town helped you lmao

[@spatdog7]

@@FirechickenExpress women in college towns would definitely buy them, especially in Northern states.

[@drumandball]

@@FirechickenExpress College girls who want to make their dorm room "cute". No lies dude...90% of the people I've sold to are college-aged girls.

[@downloadmusic4free1]

@@spatdog7 How do you market them?

[@troyedelman3167]

awesome! there are soo many videos with snoblets in their 100k$ shops....i appreciate that you keep it simple and straight up...Thank You

[@WoodNerds]

Of course! Thanks for watching!!

[@padrejuan7763]

(Wednesday May 26 2021) Greetings from Montréal, Québec, Canada !!! I do not have my older brother's skills as a 'Handyman', but thank God to KZbin and all of you guys making videos on wood projects...you teach me so much, I shall be more knowledged soon...now I need to buy the tools to take the experience !!! Ha Ja Ha Looking forward to watching your previous and future videos, KEEP THEM COMING !!! Cheers !!!

[@WoodNerds]

Hey man! Thanks for watching and dropping a comment I really appreciate it! Haha good luck on your builds! More projects on the way! Cheers!

[@dazzer_]

Awesome! I really need one of these. I am a 4-foot burglar!

[@Nitecrow314]

You have 4 feet???

[@KomarProject]

Good job dude! Your totally right you don’t need expensive tools to make stuff. Keep marking brother

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks man, I appreciate it! Thank you for stopping by!

[@ericksiders9177]

I don't understand how you don't have more subs/views on here yet. Your videos are fantastic! Concise, detailed, and entertaining with clean edits. Looking forward to watching your channel grow!

[@WoodNerds]

I really appreciate that Erick, thanks for watching! Been trying to put quality content out there! Would love if it takes off haha.

[@nikkeeacosta1153]

This is so pretty, and simple. I'm also in the Phx area so kudos to you for working in your garage right now...you're brave

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks Nikkee! It’s been too hot! Ready for the cooler temps!

[@nikkeeacosta1153]

@@WoodNerds haha yea me too, i can't wait for "winter"

[@courtneyfarr3953]

"My freakin moobs are sweating" 😂😂😂 dude yes. I'm from Mesa. I have no idea how you have the will power to be in your garage. Mad props to you, man👏👏👏

[@WoodNerds]

Haha thank you Courtney! It’s rough out there! I feel for everyone who has to work an outside job here in the summer.

[@LisaWilcox]

Best comment of the day! LOL

[@mrcwoodworks4523]

Hey at least you guys have nice winters !! I live 4 hours away from phx ..and I was in Goodyear the other day and it’s horribly hotttt

[@drippingwax]

I lived in Mesa for over 20 years, but moved to Show Low a couple of years ago. I have been working out of our shed for six months and am putting in insulation and HVAC. You need to be able to work in your work space.

[@WoodNerds]

I agree! I have to upgrade my garage/shop! I’ve been wanting to move up north, I could use some additional seasons haha.

[@AfricanEmpress01]

Respect for this man. So many money making ideas with our brains and hands. Glad to see someone else have decent ideas also. Peace

[@WoodNerds]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@Adam1llion]

Made a huge one for my wife. She loves it and its easy to make. We have sold so many of these too. Very easy to make after you do a few and people love them lol

[@WoodNerds]

That’s awesome! I agree man! A super easy project with a great return for the cost of materials. My jig makes it even easier if you haven’t seen that video I recommend checking it out.

[@texas-red538]

Made mine years ago beautiful addition to my theater room!! It’s so easy to make! Great vid!

[@WoodNerds]

Thank you! That’s a perfect spot for one!

[@pteddie6965]

This is and attractive project and you explain the building process quite well. Thanks for the video. This looks like a Christmas present in the making to me.

[@WoodNerds]

Thank you! It’s fun! If you plan on building a few, watch the video on the jig. You can batch out multiple ladders quick that way and it only takes a few minutes to build.

[@kdm1273]

Thanks for the video. I'm just a couple of days away from "officially" starting my own woodworking business. I just finished a farmhouse style end table and plan on making a bunch of these to start also. Thank you for putting out content like this. It definitely gives people like me ideas and confidence to start.

[@WoodNerds]

Hey Ken! Of course man! Happy the videos are helpful! Congratulations and Good luck, I hope your business takes off!

[@forgotten6946]

@@WoodNerds I don’t have anywhere I can stage the ladder in my house but made it the same as yours including the same staining product would you mind if I used your picture?

[@30AndHatingIt]

I had to shut down my business twice before due to fam stuff, but I'm about to give it another go. You and 731 Woodworks are inspiring me to get over my anxieties and get this ball rolling. I'll be starting in a crappy basement underneath 2 apartments with junk or non-existent machinery, but I'm hoping to build up an inventory as I improve my skills and finally start making sales!

[@WoodNerds]

Sorry to hear that man! I hope this next push is successful for you! I’m glad I was able to help inspire! Good luck!

[@PelonDeArizona]

My mom loves blanket ladders. For what she has paid for each ladder, I believe you make some money lol. I can’t wait for the next video to come out. You really have motivated to just go out in the garage ( even if it’s 116 degrees in Arizona ) to do make stuff. Even bought a table saw lol.

[@WoodNerds]

Haha! It’s hot out there man! Make sure to keep your fluids up! Congratulations on the purchase, a table saw is an awesome tool. Thanks for watching!

[@06pathrat]

Tyler, if you make these often and always the same way, you can save even more time by making a story pole with all your measurements carefully laid out and marked permanently with a Sharpie, etc. to be easy to see. Then you just need to lay it down, copy the marks to your wood and get to cutting and screwing! :) Great idea for a simple money maker. Thanks for sharing!

[@WoodNerds]

You’re right Gary! Check out the jig video that I made. It’s a pretty good little tool for repeatable production.

[@meanbean98]

wow i have almost all those tools i cant believe i missed this video or any of your videos thanks for sharing going to try it out ...

[@WoodNerds]

Of course! Happy to help! Thanks for watching and dropping a comment!

[@iratevagabond204]

Made these at the recommendation of another video many years ago as a way to practice my mortise and tenon game. Basically the same thing except the steps have tenons at the ends that go through mortises on the side rails. 1/2" dowels, cut in half, serve as pins to hold the steps in place. I've always felt it's worth the effort to use joinery versus metal fasteners; throwing metal fasteners in always seemed to take away from the overall look. Antiquing (chemically), using tiny scoop scorps, and using a mag torch/wood burner to give it personality makes it top notch.

[@WoodNerds]

That’s a good idea! It’s a lot more work but a finer end result!

[@tomspallone1868]

Great video. Thank you. I’m constantly looking for something like this to bang out. But, as a handy person, and not a business man by any stretch of the imagination, when I see something like this, I think, “who’s going to pay 50 bucks for this.? Just slap it together!” But I realize that most people can’t even do this basic type of manufacture. Also, my problem is, I’m in FL (take your Phoenix heat and add water) and, not a lot of need for blankets, much less a ladder to hold them. But, love the honesty. More please.

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks Tom! I appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts! You never know till you try! I was also surprised with how many people would pay for something so simple. I’ve had customers come back for a second one for a separate room or buy as gifts for family/friends. Decorations don’t always have to make sense to the climate haha.

[@downloadmusic4free1]

I was a snowbird in Florida and when it was 50 degs. the old folks wore winter coats.

[@davidmontoya3997]

It could also be marketed as a towel ladder.

[@Halcyon4799]

Nice to find someone in Phoenix that is making money doing what they enjoy. I live in the far East Valley going to have to start making some of these and try my hand at making money on the side thanks for the idea Edit: thank goodness the nice weather has finally arrived in Southern AZ can work in the garage without dying

[@WoodNerds]

Of course! I hope you make a bunch of money from it. I’ve been thinking about making more videos on quick money makers.

[@wassup9hiya]

I've seen on Etsy these tea light candle holders. Looks pretty much like they used some scrap wood, drilled 3 big holes to fit the candles, sanded then sealed. You can make it fancier by engraving it or adding some handles to it too. I have seen them starting at $25

[@WoodNerds]

That’s an awesome idea! Silly to buy in my opinion but if others are willing to pay that price you are actually offering a service! If you make some let me know how they sell! Thanks for sharing Lola!

[@mikegilbert8545]

Thanks man, just knocked one out of some repurposed cedar boards. Only needed a few coats of polyurethane and it looks great! Keep sharing and building!

[@WoodNerds]

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching Mike!

[@Matucks]

Regardless the cost of the tools its the hands that move the tools its your energy Brother keep up the good work, in time you will get those high end tools I know it, this is a great idea... Thank You

[@WoodNerds]

Thank you Farouqi! I really appreciate it man!

[@christopherwheeler688]

Simple, neat and decorative. if I did this I think I might make a small flat at the head of the ladder where it rests on the wall, to spread the load over a larger area. I also would give an idea of how much to step out the foot and keep the rungs flat.

[@CRHILTON87]

Those Salt-a-Bug guns are awesome.. I like the way its displayed.. 😄

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks, I like to keep it handy in case a fly starts to bug me!

[@rsmith3834]

For your blanket ladders, or really any interior wood project, you should check out MinWax PolyShades. It is your stain and polyurethane in one, so you can just brush it straight on (after your pre-stain conditioner, if pine). Gives it a more finished look than just staining and wiping it off. Just discovered your channel, I like it. Got a sub!

[@WoodNerds]

Hey! I haven’t tried the two in one products yet. Thanks for the recommendation and thanks for watching!

[@ForRealz11]

Also in phoenix area and working in my garage even at night is horrible. Can not wait till it finally starts to cool off.

[@WoodNerds]

I’m right there with you! Hovering around 100 isn’t that bad but 115 is just nasty!

[@ChuckReynolds]

Hey man just found this video on recommended. I’m in Phx and feel that pain of not wanting to work in the garage. Too hot. But glad I found your channel; I appreciate the simple project and idea and not doing it with $20K in tools lol. I’m acquiring tools and wanting to get into woodworking like i was back when I was a kid so. Cheers. subbed!

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks for watching Chuck! It’s way to hot man haha. Luckily we’re getting a break from it this week. Starting with small builds like this will help build your skills and your wallet so you can buy better tools. I just put out the second video to this one for the jig! That was a good one to learn as well! Thanks for subbing man! Cheers!

[@TheNachoDaddy]

I agree with everything Chuck said above. I’m in Tampa, FL and the heat is unreal right now. Also appreciate the realistic tool set. I love woodworking videos, but some of these guys have dream shops with dozens of expensive saws/tools.

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks for the feedback man! Awesome tools make the job so much easier but they are crazy expensive unfortunately! Most of my builds will be with common tools. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffstanley4593]

I know it is hot there but it is hot as hell here with humidity near 100%, try that on if you want to feel real heat. Middle GA.

[@jeffstanley4593]

@@TheNachoDaddy I am good with their success and the ability to buy top of the line tools. Good on them. What pisses me off is the women on here that are given these expensive tools because they are women. Darbin Orvar and April Wilkerson to name just two.

[@josecl7]

Thanks for the video. Great for a beginner like me.

[@WoodNerds]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@atteljas]

Nice to see videos where its not people showing off their shops! Smart moves with the build! 💪

[@WoodNerds]

Thank you! Wish I had a huge shop haha. Builds get easier with better tools.

[@atteljas]

@@WoodNerds I work from one car garage which holds also my lumber. Thats the main reason why I work alone =)

[@WoodNerds]

Haha I bet it’s nice and peaceful in there!

[@TRDeals]

Loved the simplicity of your video. You just earned another subscriber!

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks Orlando! I appreciate it man!

[@ryan736]

Like the fact that you do it in a garage and you don’t have high end tools. Shows that others are capable of doing it without investing tons of money to do something good.

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks Ryan! It’s a struggle doing high quality stuff with regular tools but definitely possible.

[@michelleeans1746]

You make the instructions easy.....thank you and keep up the good work!

[@WoodNerds]

Thank you Michelle! I appreciate you watching!

[@OperationLife]

Hello from Tombstone AZ. 👋 I'm just getting into woodworking. 🤠👍 I have several projects in the works...just wish I had the space for a workshop. Hmmm....might have to build a tiny workshop.

[@WoodNerds]

Hey man! It’s an awesome hobby to start with and can develop into a lucrative business in a relatively short period of time! Check out my most recent video building the folding workbench for the most valuable space saving project I’ve come up with yet.

[@OperationLife]

@@WoodNerds heck yeah!! I'll check it out now! Might have o binge watch your vids.💯🤠👍

[@WoodNerds]

Haha please do!

[@ljuarez714]

This is gold

[@edwardtaylor8844]

Well. I know what I'm making next. Thanks for the video.

[@WoodNerds]

Happy to help. Let me know the outcome Ed! Thanks for watching!

[@edwardtaylor8844]

@@WoodNerds will do

[@kashel83]

So happy I found this channel! I just started woodworking and this is a great project for the tools and skills I have. Thanks for sharing

[@WoodNerds]

Of course! Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@gregorybaarsma9207]

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[@kaeliss333]

I subscribed because I enjoy the content and resonate with the term wood nerd...

[@WoodNerds]

I couldn’t ask for better reasoning! Thanks for the sub and for dropping by!

[@PDVEngineer12]

Nice work dude, its awesome to make projects like that. Even better when you can sell them. :) I am in Gilbert and put a MrCool MiniSplit AC into my garage..... FREAKING AMAZING. Keeps my garage even in these summer months at 80 degrees comfortably. Keep up the great work.

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks Ronan! It’s been so hot! I just got a portable a/c and need to install the exhaust! I would have done a mini split but don’t have available space for the actual unit unfortunately. Thanks for watching!

[@thelwood]

Yes! I added a mini split here in Mesa. Best. Investment. Ever!

[@PDVEngineer12]

The L Wood by Lucy, I freaking love mine, it allows me to work out in the garage very easy. I have just been out there for the past 5 hours and it’s so comfortable. I put it in myself and it took only 2 hours :)

[@michaelc5386]

ROTFL I thought I was the only guy with a Bug-A-Salt racked on my wall. So much better than a flyswatter

[@WoodNerds]

Haha works like a charm!

[@loganross1861]

Too bad my dog (a Morkie) goes absolutely balls out apoplectic as soon as hears that pump action. seriously I was so excited to have that thing but the little doggie makes it almost impossible to use it 😂

[@WoodNerds]

😂😂😂

[@mdeamicis]

Seen it almost immediately and laughed. My kids always have mine stashed somewhere.

[@mpkane24]

Gotta love the bug-a-salt! Also, great video!

[@susanc1179]

Thank you!

[@WoodNerds]

Of course! Thanks for watching!

[@ninjacuberdk1466]

Awesome video! Thank you for not using a drum sander and plainer. It’s ridiculous how many “easy to make” videos include thousands of dollars worth of tools.

[@WoodNerds]

Of course! I did buy a planer recently and absolutely love it! Build a bunch of these ladders, and sell them to purchase one (even if it’s a cheaper one) and you’ll never go back haha. As I make more money from woodworking I find the better tools help with accuracy and efficiency, but I definitely understand the struggles of someone without a full shop of tools.

[@guyh.4553]

OK, you got my attention. Great idea. You could also use pallet wood if you're so inclined. My #1 question is.... how do you market it?

[@WoodNerds]

I sell them like you would an old tv on Craigslist, “Facebook marketplace” or “offer up”. You can make them the way you want and see if people like them or you can offer to stain/paint to a theme that might match their house (+$5/$10) (this helps you build up your options of on hand materials like stain and paint)

[@guyh.4553]

@@WoodNerds much thanks!

[@WoodNerds]

Of course! Let me know how it turns out if you decide to sell.

[@briangee4561]

The visual representation of the dummy and the curser got me to subscribe lmfaoo. The video was cool too 🤙🏾

[@WoodNerds]

Haha thanks Brian! Cheers man!

[@thaught9475]

Came for the blanket ladders; stayed for the sweaty moobs and Bob smacking. Gotta love low budget money makers. Customers just see it and buy it, never knowing how easy these projects are.

[@WoodNerds]

I find expensive projects come with a lot of scrutiny. Cheap projects are easy to overlook flaws.

[@bear8046]

Awesome project, Tyler. Great idea. I wonder if you could crank up the price by a few $$ by adding some rope accents. I see those quite a bit. Also, do you think you could hide the screws by pocketholing underneath the rungs? It'd add a little time to assembly because you'd need to jig them somehow, I guess. Looking forward to the future video bro!

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks Bear! Yeah, I bet that would be cool. You can definitely make it your own and perhaps separate yourself from the other offerings that way! As for hiding the screws, I would say wood filler would be the easiest route but pocket hole screws would be an awesome option. Maybe for $5 more you can offer hidden screws. And maybe for a $40 price you can sell unfinished and allow them to paint/stain themselves as a project (saving you time and products).

[@madeline2995]

Personally, I'd just countersink and fill with a little wood filler. That would keep the construction simple while completely avoiding doweling the pocket holes.

[@WoodNerds]

Sure! That’s a good idea as well.

[@l8_to_da_game17]

This is awesome, thank you!

[@WoodNerds]

Of course! Thanks for watching!

[@jonhatton4354]

I need to try one of these. I make monogram cutouts with $3 in materials and sell them for $25 all day on marketplace. I do a post twice a year or when I need a new tool. Just purchased my iPad Pro with the money I made from my last post.

[@WoodNerds]

That’s awesome to hear Jon! I’ve been wanting a CNC machine to do stuff like that!

[@jonhatton4354]

Wood Nerds I do them on a laser. My first one paid for itself very quickly with monograms. I was shocked. I do laser cutting full time now

[@WoodNerds]

Do you have a model you’d recommend? I’m interested in checking that out.

[@jonhatton4354]

@@WoodNerds Man, It all depends on how quick you learn and how brave you are at tinkering... And your budget. I have 3 lasers, and they're all offbrand Chinese machines. I see lots of advertisements for name-brand machines that'll cost you 5-6K and give you a very small cutting space, but they're said to be very user friendly. I got all of mine secondhand, and each one of them has their own strengths and weaknesses. I'd be more than happy to schedule a zoom / skype / phone call if you wanna go more in depth on looking into a laser.

[@WoodNerds]

That’s really nice Jon! I’ll do some additional research and get back to you with questions if I have any. I appreciate your willingness to help.

[@sitrepx2734]

BugAssault!! every home should have one

[@WoodNerds]

Absolutely! They kill spiders so easy! I haven’t found one yet that was a problem and we have some big spiders!

[@thehamlinwoodshop]

Just subbed after watching this. Great video. Good project, to the point, and down to earth woodworking. Love it!

[@WoodNerds]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@chrisnash2154]

This is great! I think you’re one of the few woodworking KZbinrs that I have seen make and sell practical, entry-level projects. I’ll come your channel for other recommendations, but if it happens that you don’t have any others on the channel it would be great to see you create some other money making projects that have a good ROI.

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks for the feedback Chris and thanks for watching! I have a couple in mind for the future! I have a few other builds I need to get to before then.

[@TooCute500]

Thanks for sharing this is genius

[@WoodNerds]

Haha thanks man! Happy to help!

[@OldGuyWoodworks]

Here in Lake Havasu we put a mini-split in the shop. No sweaty moobs.

[@WoodNerds]

I wish I had the room for one outside! The other side of my wall is a narrow pathway down the side of my house, mounting a unit there isn’t an option unfortunately. I have a portable unit I’m trying to set up, just need to cut an exhaust hole somewhere. Thanks for the recommendation though!

[@hollandcustomwoodworking5932]

I can appreciate the sweaty moobs, I just about lost it 😂😂. I work in a hot garage in the summer and a freezing garage for the winter. I prefer a cool garage

[@WoodNerds]

Me too! These suckers can’t take it much more haha 😂😂

[@jbarrow8081]

Did you make the other table - the one the TV is sitting on with the barn doors? Love that one!!!! If you have a video on that one I would love to see it. I will search your channel for it.

[@WoodNerds]

Thank you! I did build it but unfortunately I didn’t film it haha. I might have to build another one in the future! If I do, I’ll definitely record that process!

[@robertoalvarez2777]

Nicely done! Good teenager project Tyler! Thanks

[@WoodNerds]

Of course! Thanks for watching Roberto!

[@mictheflash]

Thanks for sharing, good to see how to make something to help make a bit of money... Always a bonus. Really enjoying your videos, really well put together, and enjoying to watch too 👍

[@WoodNerds]

Of course! Thank you for taking time to comment! I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@markkleckner3060]

Good info, God Bless!

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks mark! God bless man!

[@TylerDobbsWoodworks]

Will be building one of these tonight!

[@WoodNerds]

Do it man! Super easy! If you plan on selling them, check out the jig I made to quickly put them together! It’s a little janky but makes the process so much easier!

[@TylerDobbsWoodworks]

@@WoodNerds got plans for that this weekend because I have to make at least two more already. Thanks!

[@WoodNerds]

Awesome! Of course!

[@TylerDobbsWoodworks]

@@WoodNerds was finally able to build the blanket ladder. Your instructions made it beyond easy to do. My wife loves it!

[@WoodNerds]

@Dobbs1825 dude! That’s great to hear! Exactly why I make these videos. I appreciate you letting me know how it turned out!

[@leroygutierrez3948]

Video was so helpful I subscribed

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks Leroy! Glad it was helpful!

[@timothymiller4564]

Just subscribed...thanks for the videos!

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks for watching Tim! I appreciate it man.

[@RoamGaming]

i drove through Phoenix on saturday. It was 121 degrees pretty the much the entire way from Phoenix to Palm Springs where I finally stopped for the night.

[@WoodNerds]

Everyone loves to say it’s a dry heat, but 121 is nothing to shake a stick at!

[@RoamGaming]

@@WoodNerds it's the warmest i've seen in a long time and even growing up in the badlands I don't think i've seen 120+ more than a handfull of times.

[@WoodNerds]

It’s pretty rough! My hat goes off to everyone working out in this heat!

[@MakerCuisine]

It's a great project and I like how you explained how it could be profitable

[@WoodNerds]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@nmurphy7281]

Great video! I made and sold one of these this weekend!

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks for letting me know! Good luck to future sales Nick!

[@christhompson9440]

How much ?

[@nmurphy7281]

Chris Thompson I sold it for $40.

[@WoodNerds]

Not a bad profit!

[@nmurphy7281]

Wood Nerds Not bad at all! Had fun in the wood shop and made a little money!

[@kylebeaulieu8030]

Thanks for the video! Just made my first one in 2 hours and it’s the first time I have ever tried anything like this! Are you going to post any more videos of simple projects?

[@WoodNerds]

Hey Kyle! Glad to hear it! Yes, I have a ton of projects on my list. Some more complicated than others but with good instructions and the right tools you can build about anything!

[@kylebeaulieu8030]

@@WoodNerds Sweet! Looking forward to it as I need something to do over Christmas lol. Cheers👍

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks for watching! Cheers!!!

[@josefasanchez5576]

Great video very helpful.

[@WoodNerds]

Thank you! I’m glad it helped! Cheers!

[@JARMade]

oh dang your in Arizona also ? man i feel you on how hot it is!

[@WoodNerds]

Can’t wait for the cooler months! I’ll be knocking out some serious projects!

[@rs2343-o4e]

Great video, I love RYOBI tools.

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks Rudy! Mine have been fantastic! I abuse them pretty good and they are still working well. Might upgrade eventually but for now I am happy.

[@rs2343-o4e]

@@WoodNerds No need to up grade unless you are going to get the RYOBI compact brushless HP

[@joegee1699]

I'm going to make one for my lady! She's a quilter!

[@WoodNerds]

I made one for a quilter a while back. She loved it.

[@richcaseaxon]

Very nice video, thanks! I am by no means a wood expert, but if I was to build that I would wood glue and brad nail it together, I think it would be more sturdy and you wouldn't have the screw heads exposed. In the spirit of cost effective tools you can get an air compressor for about$50 and a brad nailer for about $20 at Harbor Freight. All the tricks were great, I didn't realize the angle mark option on the speed square!

[@WoodNerds]

Hey Rich! Thank you for watching! I don’t know if I would agree that it would be more sturdy, but it doesn’t have to be since it’s for decoration only! Would definitely save money and be easier by far! Great points! Thank you for sharing!

[@richcaseaxon]

Thanks for the reply!

[@blanti]

Just watched this video this morning and thought, WOW, I'm going to make a bucket load of money, this is brilliant, quick check of Facebook marketplace revealed that a bunch of other people are making the exact same thing. So it looks like the market might be a bit diluted. Back to the idea board. Great video by the way!

[@WoodNerds]

Haha there are quite a few for sale in my area as well. You can separate yourself from the competition with nice photos, otherwise you still have a chance to sell it’s just luck of the draw at that point (make sure you have a nice welcoming photo for your profile image and not a mugshot lol). I have another business idea I’m trying to edit the video to publish this week so keep an eye out for it! I appreciate you watching and dropping a comment!

[@mechminded2207]

You could definitely cut that 1hr a piece down. Stack lumber, multiple cuts at once.

[@WoodNerds]

Agreed! Have stations set up for each stage. The jig video I made will also cut production time down.

[@guyh.4553]

Set a miter saw (in-expensive one from Harbor Freight) up at the desired angle & you're set!

[@michaelhartley9500]

Keep up with the good work

[@bobfallis]

I feel your pain, man. Hot as hell here in Casa Grande. How bout that hellacious dust storm we had last Sunday evening, eh?

[@WoodNerds]

Dude! So rough! We didn’t get any rain, just a bunch of dust and wind unfortunately. It’s been too dry, praying for some rain!!

[@martadam1]

Love these videos!!! Thanks a bunch. Just starting out so this helps a ton

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad it’s helpful!

[@martadam1]

Wood Nerds really honestly appreciate it. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@djbowe]

hey man, you rock! checking to see if you have a video on the tv console at time stamp 4:38? Love the ladder blanket and jig

[@WoodNerds]

Hey thanks a lot! I haven’t done a video on the console yet. I built that sucker like 4 years ago haha. I might consider making a video on a new one once we remodel the house but probably won’t be for a while.

[@djbowe]

@@WoodNerds haha. I understand. I completed the jig yesterday and man, I feel like it is just about connecting the pieces like a lego set. Super easy, super fast. You got me for a sub. Merry Christmas Nerd ;)

[@WoodNerds]

Haha it’s a lot easier that way! I appreciate it! Merry Christmas!

[@stevenadkins4372]

Cool Video, thank you for the info. I love the arbitrary and random "Bob" slap. Made the video :)

[@WoodNerds]

Haha thanks Steven! Bob will be in more videos! I appreciate you watching man!

[@JPU89]

Thanks for the video! I am wondering if you have tried to make a cutting board out of hardwood material? Hope to hear from you! I would live to see an average Joe like me make a cutting board without fancy equipment like I see other woodworking KZbinrs make. Like without a Jointer or thickness Planer.

[@WoodNerds]

Hi Juan! Thanks for watching! I’ll add that to my project list!

[@JPU89]

@@WoodNerds Thanks for replying to me! You can probably make a cutting board easy. It's similar to how you make the top of your bench you made. You have the clamps, the belt sander, saw to square it up. You just gotta make it smaller like 12"x16". And use a type of Hardwood. I've contemplated on trying to make one from the Poplar and Oak that Lowes and HD sell since it is already Surfaced on all 4 sides. I hope this helps you out. Thanks!

[@JuanGonzalez-qg3oc]

Thanks for sharing

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks for watching Juan!

[@stephendexter3246]

my only question is, did you build/where did you buy that TV stand?

[@WoodNerds]

Hey Stephen, I did build it! My wife wanted a farmhouse style living room set so I put one together for her.

[@paulharris4780]

I made outdoor window shutters using Cedar Fence pickets. Sold each set (per window) for $99. So like someone has 8 windows, they need 8 sets. Or $800 for one job

[@WoodNerds]

That’s an awesome plan! I’ve been wanting to build some but our house came with them haha.

[@jiminy2731]

If you're using it to hang clothes/towels/rugs (so anything light), can you just use glue and brad nails to keep the project simpler?

[@WoodNerds]

I’m sure you could, I haven’t tried it that way. Since the fasteners are going into end grain I’d think screws are the better choice.

[@jiminy2731]

@@WoodNerds fair enough! I'll probably give both of them a try and see there are any significant differences. I have built a few things with brand nails into end grain, and luckily enough , last over 10 years with no issues

[@WoodNerds]

10 years is a longer life than I would expect for a decoration so you’d definitely be good haha. Let me know if you do! I’d be interested to hear the results.

[@jiminy2731]

@@WoodNerds "hey Google remind me to reply back to this in 10 years" Yea it was my first project in school 10 years ago, haven't done woodworking since so I'm slowly getting back into it! I'll let you know how it goes

[@WoodNerds]

Haha! I haven’t planned anything that far in advance! I started in wood shop as well! What a fun class that was looking back! For sure man! I’m curious about the results! Good luck with your woodworking journey!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Great project brother! Nice work. Subbed FO SHO! Cheers

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks man! I appreciate it! Cheers!

[@slappymcslapster8845]

Is there any reason why you don't use a brad nailer to attach the steps? Do you think it would not hold?

[@shadrum9499]

How many ladders can you typically make with one can of pre-stain & one can of stain?

[@WoodNerds]

That’s a great question! I’m honestly not sure. I would guess around 10-15 (give or take).

[@shadrum9499]

@@WoodNerds thanks for the reply!

[@WoodNerds]

Of course! Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful haha.

[@carlostrujillo2248]

Thank you will try, thank you 🙏🏽

[@WoodNerds]

You’re welcome Carlos! Good luck!

[@DEG1985]

Buen video amigo gracias...

[@WoodNerds]

Gracias Isaac!

[@LisaWilcox]

I'm curious how you price shipping for the ladders given that you have to wrap them to prevent damage. How do you account for the cost of shipping and the shipping materials in your cost? Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@WoodNerds]

Hi Lisa, I actually don’t ship them. If I was going to though, I would calculate shipping and add it to the price for the buyer.

[@LisaWilcox]

@@WoodNerds Good point thanks!

[@WoodNerds]

Not a bad idea Keith! I bet you could up the price for that as well! Good thinking!

[@GMANGaming209]

Awesome video

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks Gino!

[@michaelhartley9500]

Thank you bro for the very informative video

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks for watching man! Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelhartley9500]

@@WoodNerds A question 🙋‍♂️ what other good little projects are good to make money like this one

[@WoodNerds]

Hey! I have another one in the works that I’ll try to get set up and edited within a week or so (fingers crossed) these decor style projects are good money makers for sure.

[@michaelhartley9500]

@@WoodNerds i am going to a hardware store tomorrow so what type of wood should I get ? Any suggestions

[@WoodNerds]

I’m trying to keep them as cheap as possible! Pine mostly!

[@craigfraser7006]

Dude !!! That was cool 👍..have to make one for the wife.

[@WoodNerds]

Thanks Craig! I’m sure she’ll love it!

[@TheUndertones559]

My guy. Tell me about that tabletop TV stand with the sliding doors you've got there! Lol where did you get that? Nice blanket ladder btw 👌

[@WoodNerds]

Hey! Thank you! I built that a few years ago, before I decided to start my channel. Maybe I should consider building another and video it!

[@TheUndertones559]

@@WoodNerds Badass. I typed the description of it into KZbin and found some other builds that look a lot like yours but man that's a fine media center! I'll definitely stay tuned for more projects. Really like the blanket ladder idea. Simple crafts like that can really catch fire and make some money. Right now at the apartment complex i do maintenance at suddenly dozens of people have those single vertical wooden board "welcome" signs by their doors and I'm just thinking "some DIYer made a killing our here" lol

[@WoodNerds]

Haha thats the best thinking! Making money doesn’t have to be thousands at a time. It could be in $50 increments. At the end of the day If your pockets are full it doesn’t matter the size of the project.

[@DesignCutters]

Would it be faster using a Kreg jig to drill and attach the rungs?

[@WoodNerds]

Might be for you. Boards always spin on me when using pocket holes and I don’t have a good clamp to hold that angle. Pocket holes would hide the screws though, so that’s a plus!

[@michaellutes1057]

What’s the super soaker for in the shop?

[@WoodNerds]

Checkout my video “bug shotgun vs scorpions and spiders”!

[@taylorstools777]

Great video. thank you!

[@WoodNerds]

Of course Taylor! Thanks for watching! If you haven’t already, check out the ladder jig video! It’s a pretty good next step.

[@ozloya]

Hey Tyler, just discovered your channel, really simple projects and we'll explained. Thanks for sharing the knowledge. I'm a woodworking enthusiast and do small projects for the house and looking to sell some.

[@WoodNerds]

Hey! Thanks for watching! Glad they of help! I’ll definitely be filming more projects about quick money or easy builds for fun.

[@dereklester5818]

do you think pocket holes would work for attaching instead of screwing from the outside?

[@WoodNerds]

Hey Derek! Yeah, they would work just fine! It will be more work but it’s a nice way to hide the screws.

[@dereklester5818]

@@WoodNerds awesome, just like some other comments, been doing Woodworking for a while but getting ready to try selling a few items. Thanks so much, great channel.

[@WoodNerds]

No problem! Glad it’s helpful! Hope you sell a lot! Let me know how it goes!

[@dustinfugate8706]

Have you tried pocket holes to connect the rungs

[@WoodNerds]

Hey! Yes sir! It’s a little more work but honestly from my experience it doesn’t change the outcome of the sale. I think I’d rather glue and brad nail it before I did that just because it’s easier and being a decoration it doesn’t require a heavy duty fastener to hold it together.

[@dustinfugate8706]

@@WoodNerds awesome thanks for the quick response, building one this weekend after watching the video

[@WoodNerds]

Of course! Good luck! It’s a fun little project!