▼EXPAND FOR TOOL LINKS and INFO▼ Woodworking Projects that Sell - kzbin.info/aero/PLWVlC66wUw8YmRlgGu6ocd_dKLcPibcdb&si=AJV-N4TxqgIA8g8p Tools in this video: Woodworker's Chronicle - faithvalleytools.com Free Towel Rack Plans for this project here: Whiteside Ripping Saw Blade - amzn.to/4aOVAUY Little red square - amzn.to/4b7ehTy Pencil I Use - amzn.to/4aPMLKD Featherboard for Tablesaw - amzn.to/3JDHj1a Push Block for the Table Saw - amzn.to/3xSOY9z Stealthstop Stop Block for Mitersaw - amzn.to/44e3YL3 Starbond CA Glue - amzn.to/3w7o9hf Starbond Activator (makes glue dry fast) amzn.to/4aLufCY Sandpaper Organizer - amzn.to/3QkKSxk 3M Sander - amzn.to/3WdH4lh Festool Sander - amzn.to/3Qkb3E9 Kreg Face Clamp - amzn.to/3UsXnsZ Countersink Bits - amzn.to/3UbJ9vb 3/8-inch Dowels - amzn.to/4aQCKN2 Flush Trim Saw - amzn.to/3WcnYvC Boss Dog Wood Glue - masscaproducts.com/products/boss-dog-profesional-strength-wood-glue-16-fl-oz?aff=3 Whiteside Router 4 Bit Set - amzn.to/4aOzyBI Keyhole Router Bit - amzn.to/4b5bwlA Prestain Conditioner - amzn.to/4baitSp Dark Walnut Stain - amzn.to/3JuRup3 Polycrylic - amzn.to/3UaqTT7 Paint Cones - amzn.to/4dazU7k T-Shirt I'm Wearing - bit.ly/44eJtOm If you use one of these Amazon and other affiliate links, I will receive a commission on qualifying purchases. All of my Build PLANS: www.731woodworks.com/store Greatest Free Gift I've Ever Received: story4.us/731Woodworks My Woodworking Business Building Course - sawduststartups.com My Tool Company - faithvalleytools.com The full list of tools and supplies I recommend can be found on my website: www.731woodworks.com/recommended-tools Greatest Free Gift I've Ever Received: story4.us/731Woodworks Join the TUBAFOUR NATION through Patreon to get access to exclusive member only behind the scenes videos, member only livestreams, exclusive discounts, and other cool member only perks! www.patreon.com/731woodworks Some other useful links: Daily Tool Deals on my website: www.731woodworks.com/tool-deals Subscribe to our email Newsletter to get new content alerts, sales, and more! mailchi.mp/7e44c16eefdc/731-woodworks-email-newsletter Easy to Follow Build Plans - www.731woodworks.com/store Outlaw's Board Butter - So Good it Should be Outlawed: www.731woodworks.com/store/boardbutter
@Ekrindul5 ай бұрын
Agree with everyone who commented on it being nice to see a build video again.
@markjess11384 ай бұрын
Agreed, it was the reason I started watching this channel. Then it went a whole different direction. So here I am back again lol
@RJSDZNS5 ай бұрын
My wife saw a product on Etsy for plants using pipes and wood for floating shelves. They wanted 150 each. She says can you build this? 89 bucks later I built 4 shelves. Never did it before but I looked at the pictures and figured it out. My point is, save money and do it yourself, if you can. Love your build content as well as all your other content, Matt!
@johnclark51534 ай бұрын
Good time to tell the Mrs that you have to buy the "special " tool you always wanted. 😂
@jwbnscacpt2 ай бұрын
I built some floating shelves recently too! Glued together 2x4s and metal rods in the studs and shelves. Solid as a rock and look pretty good too! Thank God for KZbin and great producers like this guy.
@RJSDZNS2 ай бұрын
@@jwbnscacpt fully agree!
@rs2343-o4e5 ай бұрын
Thanks for putting out a build! More Builds please?
@davidcorliss5 ай бұрын
Problem is not enough people watch build videos to make it worth doing
@craigpattillo47655 ай бұрын
@@davidcorliss there are several youtubers who pretty much do only build videos and have 100s of thousands of people that watch. So I don't know why people say build videos don't bring in views and likes.
@kakaroto1395 ай бұрын
Nice to see you back at work.
@pteddie69655 ай бұрын
I am with kakaroto, Matt. I am glad to see you building again. I miss the old "project days". Thanks for the video. Have a great Sunday.
@darkinertia25 ай бұрын
hahah i love how he went from "no i dont have enough time buy some online" to "uh no, im building some tuh-day" and all it took was the pricetag lol
@macp3494 ай бұрын
Same!
@billparrish43855 ай бұрын
Couple tips: My favorite method of splitting a 2x4 to get the same width as the 1.5" thickness is to first set the fence to split it exactly in half, then set the fence to 1.5" (often using the thickness of the board to set it), put the cut edge to the fence and cut off whatever of the rounded edge. There might be a slight bend at the edge, but this is usually hidden by my sanding to ease the edge, so it works out. The second tip is to not use a 2x4 to get 2x2s, but instead use wider stock like a 2x8. There's not as many knot holes, and it's not as wonky with twisting and warping, because it has to be cut from a thicker (and therefore more stable) tree, or at least not at close to the edge of a larger tree. The cost isn't that much greater, and you end up with much straighter towel bars -- especially if you're gonna be charging a couple hundred bucks for them! :)
@garrybray71735 ай бұрын
I agree with you but I must say, the 2x4's in his area look better than the ones in my area. I think his is yellow pine. My area has twisted up clearer pine.
@bobby_47475 ай бұрын
My wife asked me to make some sort of wall mounted towel rack just a couple of days ago. This is perfect! Thanks, Matt.
@731Woodworks5 ай бұрын
Glad to help!
@garymiller59375 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt. That's unbelievable that anyone would think about either charging or spending at that price! If you sell them for that I'm happy for you. I don't think anyone in my area would pay near that. It is a neat build and video and I appreciate that. I forgot how much I missed your build videos. Please do more of them if you find the time. Have a great week and please be safe! No more bracelets. 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤
@billinfallon26345 ай бұрын
Matt... Thank Amy for getting ya to do a project video ... Just gotta luv her - quite a few have been asking and Miss Amy always comes through 😂🎉
@nicobrouwer45985 ай бұрын
Thanks for putting out a build!
@williamfotiou75775 ай бұрын
So beautiful and refreshing to see you build something! 👍🏼🙏
@rangerd38475 ай бұрын
Glad to see you back to building. Thanks!
@DaveWrightKB9MNM4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your service! Im retired Dispatcher and love woodworking. I have just gotten back into the hobby after a hiatus and am looking to fund my other hobbies. Thanks for the free plans and you have a new subscriber!
@goesbyAustin9 күн бұрын
This was awesome. Almost done building my first project which I kinda had to do out of necessity. It’s crudely done but has sparked a hobby! I’ve had a ton of fun.
@philmininni59815 ай бұрын
Nice build! I had gotten some 2X red oak, real cheap. My wife saw these on social media and asked if I could make these. I made two towel holders and one smaller (using 1X) one for wash cloths. I was patting myself on the back after completion and upper management loved them.
@Gorango275 ай бұрын
I was wondering if you could make a video showing how you power all your tools. Like how many 240v outlets you have, any extension cords you use and how they are organized out of the way, or any tools that are basically permanent due to cord length, etc. I can't seem to find much demonstration on this. Yes I know each situation is different but it would be nice to see how other people run power to their tools for inspiration. Thank you for all that you provide the community. Your videos have helped me out a lot and I appreciate it.
@carlstrohm37855 ай бұрын
120V outlets to charge all those batteries! 😂
@nore81415 ай бұрын
Love it when you make things out of a 2x4. I’m impressed. ❤❤❤❤
@731Woodworks5 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@christophermack7935 ай бұрын
Matt thank you for the free plans. I look forward to making these with my boys. Have a blessed day my friend.
@PelicanPointeMusic5 ай бұрын
Excellent point about getting into the mind of the customer. It's definitely tough at times to think that way.
@GrandmawsWorkshop5 ай бұрын
I love this video. It is good to see that I am not the only one who has saw dust everywhere when working on a project. so good to see you in a project video. Love to watch you. keep them coming.
@josuenavarrete94412 ай бұрын
More building Matt!!! Thanks for this I’m gonna build me some Godbless you and your family
@birdmananyweather16815 ай бұрын
Your build videos are the best, great job!! It always seems like its been a while for a new build but thats probably just me and my son itchin for a new build video haha🎉 keep em' comin plz!💯
@joecuddington32055 ай бұрын
The cat that pretty much lives upstairs in me and the wife's bedroom loves laying on towels. Sadly our bathroom upstairs, we remodeled the extra space in our upstairs so our bedroom is the whole top floor of our house, is the size of a spare bathroom so we use a shelf for our towels. I soon as I check 10-42 in the morning I'm heading home, changing, going to Lowe's and making a few of these for our bathroom. The wife will finally stop having to yell at the cat for laying on her fresh towels lol.
@ronswoodshack5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the content Mighty Matt!
@melodywilson52555 ай бұрын
I've missed your builds!! Love it!
@mcmathwoodworks5 ай бұрын
This is a cool project! Nice and easy, and I can see it being really quick to batch out a bunch of them! Thanks for sharing Matt! And thank you Mrs. Amy for convincing Matt to build it 😁
@731Woodworks5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@VictorN-gr4vx4 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt!
@barriowoodworks5 ай бұрын
Love the Woodworking Chronicle.!
@budm99825 ай бұрын
Nice, simple build. Good job.
@stephenmoore25615 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Thank you!
@starkey04175 ай бұрын
As usual, great video Mr. Outlaw!
@MegaDadof63 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video Great project. This kind of content is the reason I started watching and subscribed.
@grantliddiard95085 ай бұрын
Good to see you make something. I enjoyed it. Thank you.
@motor.mental5 ай бұрын
Amazing this was really helpful ive been waiting for a build video for ages
@mtnjak5 ай бұрын
Great video and great real world example of both sides of the coin so to speak.
@FabricateUnclear3 ай бұрын
im going to make this! this looks way cool and useful!!
@swcheshier615 ай бұрын
Love it! Thank you, Brother. ❤️👍🏼
@jeffjames14255 ай бұрын
Wow, you have some nice tools now, I remember your original setup lol and congratulations on the KZbin channel!! You’re rocking it!!
@oldave1005 ай бұрын
Man this is a great little project! Great video, Matt👊👊
@jimfeaster48375 ай бұрын
Nice project!😊
@whomadethatsaltysoup5 ай бұрын
Yes, as I have often heard since my childhood: Money focuses the mind! I've tinkered in my wee workshop for years, and I've had the same issues with material cost versus end product price. I have to admit, it took me a while to graduate from 'busy fool' to someone who values their own time and skill set. I was recently quoted £5,600 to have the exterior of my house painted. Well, like your good self, I decided to make the time to do it myself. I just loaded an Audible book and set to it. Not really in my comfort zone at the top of a ladder, but with the aid of an extension pole, was able to get the job done over the course of a couple of weekends. Whilst it cost considerably more than eight dollars, I can safely report that I was able to shave a zero off the price with ease.
@jimrosson67025 ай бұрын
Great video Matt it’s great to see you build something again along with the tool reviews have got a lot of great deals from your deal alerts. Thanks as always for sharing.
@731Woodworks5 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@Ben_Grimsley5 ай бұрын
Great project Matt! I will try this soon.
@rauljr98695 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing! Showing us that from $10 you can come up with an awesome project
@ChameleonCreations225 ай бұрын
My most popular item is a step stool made from a single 2x4 and some simple dowel joinery. Sells for $35. I've now started making different sizes from 2x10s and selling anywhere from $45-$65!
@johnklein45585 ай бұрын
Hey Matt great video. As far as stain goes you can skip using the conditioner if you use a gel stain. Also try the Total Boat Halcyon finish. You can get gloss or satin, water based so clean up is easy, and you can brush it on or spray it.
@dcruicks15 ай бұрын
Thanks. I want to make them for myself.
@christopherstewart54435 ай бұрын
love your build videos, keep em coming please.
@saprious52735 ай бұрын
I love this idea! Im gonna try it out! Thanks for the video!
@RnRWoodworkings5 ай бұрын
Love watching the builds.
@SuperThingMaker2 ай бұрын
good idea
@pr3zidentcarter5 ай бұрын
I got the Reekon M1 for repeated cuts after watching your video. I use it all the time now.
@countrysmurfcomedy30992 ай бұрын
💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Fello Builder Fabricator Life 💙.. Great tips and ideas as usual
@markgibbins280524 күн бұрын
Got me one of those sand paper organizer. I’m thanking you later 😊. Also just for good measure I stenciled “Systainer” on the lid. Ya can’t even tell.
@batfreak689723 күн бұрын
great vid sir!
@mikebirnie63814 ай бұрын
Great job dude
@lazygardens5 ай бұрын
That's a cool design. You could make a scales-down one for toilet paper or paper towel stocks
@JJAH285 ай бұрын
I really like your build videos...and you did such a great job with this build and explaining it so well. The towel racks turned out great!
@82tonypr5 ай бұрын
Great build video! I do think those racks look good. I took a quick Google search. Amazon has them for ~$20 in Pine, and another Etsy seller was selling 2 for ~$60. It's interesting to see the differences in price that are out there (Not counting Amazon). And great note you had about not under pricing yourself. Tough to know where to price yourself.
@jonw63765 ай бұрын
WOW, you DO build things! I'm kidding! That's probably how I initially found you. I also greatly appreciate your tool comparisons. I have bought more than one tool on your recommendations.
@ehudgavron90865 ай бұрын
You just went from "Subscribed" (because I like your work and your style) to "With a bell" because you made me sit up and think "I can sell this shit too!" So thanks, and happy Sunday, and I'm itching to start doing and selling on Monday!
@carasmussen275 ай бұрын
Thank you Matt. I wish I could join the sawdust start up but There is no way I can afford it.( we are in deep financial trouble) Plus my chemo and all that. I'll always continue to watch 731.
@johnwatson6310Ай бұрын
Power Tip Time got me 😂
@mrsdjwildcat5 ай бұрын
I don’t think I’ve ever seen $400 towel racks. That must be some rich ppl towel racks.
@user-qn3gz2ec3w5 ай бұрын
Two cents worth. Clamp the short pieces to your workbench to where the edge is level with the bench top. Lay the long piece on top of the shorties and fasten. If you have a woodworking vice you can always use that. I always enjoy your message. Tim StC
@Dan-ol2rd5 ай бұрын
Really great to see a build video, thanks.
@haroldhofer75735 ай бұрын
Beautiful job bud
@731Woodworks5 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@violentdawg5 ай бұрын
My problem is when I think like a customer I ask myself "what would I do before buying this item from someone else?" So I go search online and find these items on amazon/ebay etc for $20-$30 or people on fb market place fighting each other in price until it's literally pointless to even make it for myself, much less to try and sell.
@noelv19763 ай бұрын
Save; Playlist;DIY 😉
@mikebirnie63814 ай бұрын
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at,change
@johnpetrea5 ай бұрын
Thank You for showing and sharing this video and information… Question 🙋🏼♂️- Why use a bristle brush vs foam brush for poly coat??
@731Woodworks5 ай бұрын
I prefer the bristle brushes. Foam ones tend to catch on any rough wood more.
@JD-nu1fw5 ай бұрын
Good video. I love that iron sharpens iron shirt.
@731Woodworks5 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@jandastroy5 ай бұрын
I would like to offer that it's okay to flip that cut if it helps to achieve a fit up. So maybe you ripped a board and match it again - sometimes it works great. Sometimes it flexes like crazy after the cut. Sometimes that opposing flex is a good thing once it's glued and fastened. Depends on what you're doing or trying to achieve!
@PatricksBasics5 ай бұрын
Awesome video! I also noticed that the end screen elements did not show up at the end of the video but it could just be me.
@davidmartin69275 ай бұрын
I would love to see a video that shows me where I can buy wood plans for projects. I really want to build a music stand, but am not sure where to find a good set of plans. Love your content.
@dustyolmanolman99335 ай бұрын
Matt! Thanks for this. I'd like to see more of these projects. And where do you get your shirts? How about a link to the shirt seller in the descriptions? Keep up the good work and God bless you both.
@731Woodworks5 ай бұрын
Thanks. I get most of the shirts from one of 3 places: Kerusso.com ShieldsofStrength.com my own designs 731woodworks.com/store
@dustyolmanolman99335 ай бұрын
@@731Woodworks Thank you.
@hn53125 ай бұрын
What program are you using to draw up projects before the build? Can you suggest someone that can draw up a King sized bed?
@Mike-ou5ps5 ай бұрын
Howdy Mr. 731... It's been awhile since I've commented. I've switched to watching YT channels from my phone to a TV that I've got in my shop and well, I'm not gonna sit there using the remote and scroll around letter by letter to comment. BUT...after watching this video, I just HAD HAD HAD to load it up on my phone to make a comment, LOL. That comment..... I started laughing HARD and loud when you told the Mrs...."Just order a few on Etsy". Then she comes back..."Are you sure? They're $200 each"?? """UMMM, NO...I'll go build you some right now"!!!!! That was FREAKING hilarious!!!! 😅😅 I think we all are like that. I can build it BETTER and CHEAPER...........Eventually 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Might take me a week but us Woodworkers.....Man o Man.....We cannot STAND paying "Woodworkers" prices on things we KNOW we can do ourselves. It's almost a SIN to do so. And if we do buy something....We critique the ever living POOP out of it. This is crap, that's done wrong. Here's a blemish, there's a crack. This edge is loose. SEND IT BACK!!!! We'll actually lose sleep over it. That's why your comment was soooo funny. Cause it's true. $200 for a Towel Rack....I don't Freakin think so. Loved the Video Mr. Buttons 😊
@731Woodworks5 ай бұрын
Ha ha! Thanks Mike!
@2greenify3 ай бұрын
11:23 Classic woman gets what's she wants move 😂 Half my projects start like this. And I only starting woodworking when my new saw arrives (beginning with attact closets, nothing fancy
@fuzzywigglebutt5 ай бұрын
My building started when the wife said "I really like this $2000 entry way table" that was at a local shop. I smarted off and said I can build something better than that if you let me buy a few tools. My first woodworking project started with an entry table built out of Walnut with a live edge top. I spent about $600 on materials (and had leftover walnut). I bought a Dewalt 735X planer, a track saw (yea...could have done without but hey I had a $2k budget), a doweling jig, some pipe clamps, a few other tools (already had a table saw) and a bunch of labor hours and it was all done. I came in right under $2K excluding labor. but I learned a lot and had fun too so I don't really count the labor hours. LOL. The wife loves the table and has tons of photos on her phone to prove it. Moral of the story, that $600 in material saved me enough to buy a bunch of tools. 🙂
@olliereid1839Ай бұрын
Hi I was wondering if it’d be plausible to route the rounded edges of the 2x2 before construction to avoid having areas where the router cannot reach. Would this actually be possible? Or would it cause some edges not to be flush. Thanks
@eagle2D24 ай бұрын
You should do a video on how to fold towels like that.
@jaydenmontes74584 ай бұрын
So what would be a good thing to build during the fall and winter
@paulellis845 ай бұрын
Great video as always, Matt. It was good to see y'all again today. God bless you both!
@731Woodworks5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Great to see you too!
@chrismorgan68985 ай бұрын
I have made these out of black walnut for a client, total of 4 racks $900. $80 in materials. They do sell.
@731Woodworks5 ай бұрын
Nice!
@BGeorgeVideo2 ай бұрын
What did you use to attach them to the wall
@leehendrick94263 ай бұрын
Don't worry lol, I wear my wedding ring once while and I forget to take it off especially my necklace lol
@JavierAlvarez-lu7bf3 ай бұрын
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🔥 thank you
@julianward51405 ай бұрын
Thanks for stating the length of the 2 x 4, too many woodworking plans don't state the length
@LennartAangeenbrug5 ай бұрын
Don't forget the cost for tools and knowledge! That's a lot more than just the wood.
@bigdaddysshop81804 ай бұрын
Most woodworkers already have the tools. If you're starting out just think like this, the tools can be used over and over to make many different things.
@VictorN-gr4vx4 ай бұрын
Can you wear a watch when cutting?
@russelllapierre42205 ай бұрын
My daughter wants me to build something like that but for blankets
@williambosco60045 ай бұрын
Just use 50% shellac and 50% denatured alcohol to seal the wood, before staining
@scottydntno5 ай бұрын
He said "Probably So" with BIG EYES 😂😂😂
@billinfallon26345 ай бұрын
I was blown out of the water @ $195 ea! Thinking it over, if shipping is included... with that size, it might be close to ½ the selling price 🥴
@skipanardoross68055 ай бұрын
Another thing that may cause us to under price our items is what seems to be too much competition to do otherwise. It happens to me. However, we need to keep in mind that while the competition may number in the thousands, populations can number in the millions and we live in an age when most everyone has access to the global market. You don't need, nor would you probably want, all of the business. You just need your niche.
@mywickedness2 ай бұрын
How does it hang on the wall?
@robertgabel34515 ай бұрын
The other part about pricing is besides skills, the tools required to do such work. Yes the material is a few dollars and a few hours time so $195 seem excessive. But you need to take into account the tools required to make it if the consumer has none. On some of my turnings yes I have only $5 of material and a few hours of work in it. Why do I sell it for $100+. To make this you need a lathe, turning tools, turning accessories, etc. For a mere $1000.00 in tools later you can make your own and "save" that $100 cost. Your work is not typically marketed to other makers, but rather those that do not have the skills or tools to make the item that they need/want.
@MK-lh3xd5 ай бұрын
In addition, when you are selling, you need to pay a commission to the platform (Etsy), collect sales tax, and pay for shipping, account for possible returns. It all adds up, but may be not up to 200 bucks
@Trial-N-ErrorFarms-jk9iz5 ай бұрын
I know you are a professional and can do these projects faster than we mere mortals, but how many hours did you have it those two pieces? I would assume if you can do it in 4, I need to allow myself 8 before I get frustrated and I will probably have it done in 6..