This SIMPLE WOODWORKING PROJECT Is Making Me Easy Money

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[@nathanpegler1580]

Brutal well spoken honesty. Its a grind and a struggle out here every day. The world is upside down and making the best of it, staying busy, mentally focused and spiritual is a balancing act

[@Grantsperspectives]

Well said 💯🙂

[@jadekennedy3619]

I have run a small business for 10+years. You are on the right track. Sell what people will pay for. Then slowly add products that cost more as you get more well known. Takes time, but slowly increase your prices. Eventually you can get to a healthy income by carving out your niche market. Best of luck!

[@bennoble-vick3677]

Finally a video for the normal woodworkers who don't have all the fancy equiptment. Keep it up and keep it simple

[@oh-totoro]

For real. I'm fed up of seeing every woodworking KZbinr decked out with every Festool product going.

[@-fuglabur-2980]

but he does have a table saw and those tools soo what do you mean?

[@NEBennett88]

Have you seen the price on that Mirka sander? He has WELL more money in tools than the "average" woodworker. Just saying

[@Andy-te6jj]

I agree

[@MrTresto]

It might not be fancy brand (except for the Mirka sander) but it's not your average home shop either, it's very complete. Band saw, table saw, miter saw, router, big bench, etc. Honestly the fancy brand ones (at least Festool) mostly have SIGNIFICANTLY better dust collection. And are more pleasant/easy to use. But in the end, it's just a table saw, a palm router, etc. Except for the domino, Festool does nothing particularly unique.... You can do all of it with a Ryobi set that might cost under $1000 ...

[@mariushegli]

I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

[@PandorasFolly]

I know of one guy who does the whole super high end custom furniture thing. Amazing inlays, beautiful joinery, sometimes exotic woods, etc. Spenda a month or more on a single project. Said he got his start on that path when he went to a large arts and crafts show in Santa Fe, NM. And he showed up with 2 chairs and matching table, an armoir, a room divider, and a 1000 business cards. One lady bought everything the second day and he made over $24,000. He only had 300 business cards left. Now this was back about 2002 or so the internet was not as nearly as omnipresent but the leason still stands. I guess make a splash and know your worth. "If someone is willing to pay 7000$ for custom table they will pay $12000 or $20000 for a custom table" is what he said. Was told something similar by a ultra high end cabinet maker

[@bushman4124]

your grandfather was a smart man, business takes time to build up but you are on the right track, i started with smaller items to build up my name.

[@haideralikhan8364]

I am an amateur woodworker and found your video to be very practical and inspiring. I especially loved the advice regarding wasting time on finishing. Hats off and respect to your grandfather who truly a great man planted the seeds in your soul.

[@jameymikels1886]

Been a Woodworker/Cabinetmaker/Furniture Maker for 50 years..... have a full shop..... and I spent more than than I made..... but I finally made it to the upper brackets in the last 10 years...... I opened a couple Laundromats..... now I am comfortable spending more than I make with woodworking..... Your Grandfather and my Parents were right! LOL

[@amorton94]

Laundromats still make money?

[@jameymikels1886]

@@amorton94 They do.... everyone needs clean clothes

[@amorton94]

@@jameymikels1886 Did you start them yourself or purchase them already established?

[@adriaanvaneyndhoven1159]

The beauty of the Mirka Deros is its dust extraction capabilities. So please get yourself a shop vacuum. The pressure treated wood is quite toxic. But great work and even greater explanation.

[@AusWorkshop]

Yes, it's the main reason I don't like using it. There's enough danger in dust without the extra pollution of working with this stuff and having it in my bandsaw, sander, dust collection system and workshop environment. Even though I always wear a mask when using machines or power tools it would still be hanging around all the time on your property. Over many years surely that's not good.

[@Patenhtc]

Got here to write the same thing. That dust is no joke

[@joelsolo302]

I enjoyed the video. I am a custom woodworker that went to school for woodworking and still struggle with what I like to think of as imposter syndrome when making high end pieces. I really can relate to charging high prices and it not feeling justified. It seems to me that you have figured out some very important "self realizations" about where to place yourself with your skill level and charging for it. That alone makes you successful no matter what level you are. But i must tell you that if you wanted to get "better" it is in you, you just have to know it. Thanks again for the video. Good luck to you and keep allowing yourself to grow in the trade!

[@oTAP3Ro]

A good thing to do to get over thinking you are charging to much is add a zero to the end of your asking price. So if you are selling something for $800 it would be $80,000. Too much? Well now if you only double your price it doesn't seem as unreasonable!

[@scotttatlock3188]

I like to do wood working and I like to go metal detecting. I wanted to buy a little more serious metal detector, but could not justify spending that much. I took a few months of making stuff out of pallet wood. Stuff would sell almost immediately cause it was unique and at an easy price point. I got the pallets for free at work. I totally get your thing about your hourly rate. I did not make anywhere enough to do as a job, but it was enough to fund another hobby

[@maximus1847]

Love your honesty mate!

[@laimvanbreda9302]

Thanks for making these videos brother. Great job! Please look after your lungs and use a good mask especially with pressure impregnated wood. Keep up the nice work. God bless you and your business

[@laurentolivares]

Honesty and tips, i'm in, suscribed.

[@paulmaryon9088]

Top work and top man, be lucky, thanks for the video

[@SteveWilliams4Life]

I own a co in Pittsburgh that builds Floating Decks full time and we share the same philosophy of letting the customer color their piece! We've only ever had 1 single customer request that WE stain their deck! 💯

[@ronsaenz9033]

I just simply love the simplicity and yet elegance of the bench design. Great work!! I also agree with your findings about selling things. Keep up the awesome work.

[@damianmaynard2592]

LIke what you are saying and what you are doing. You touch on the many perils of woodworking, the personal life style goals, the imposter syndrome ( we all have it ) 😅. The realisation of profit and time, the expenses of materials and tools, and dropping the ego and making what people want rather than what you want them to buy, all spot on. I have spent 25 years struggling in the woodwork world and its great to see somebody realise these problems, drop the ego and bang on with making some money, whilst still enjoying the work, well done pal.

[@livingahumanlife2651]

Mange bra tips👍🏼 drive ikkje med trearbeid, men prinsippene kan øveførast t møkje forskjelligt👍🏼

[@craigcolbourn8351]

Really great design! Thank you for sharing this vid. Just subscribed

[@SeaJayBelfast]

Interesting but you left off some major costs. VAT (or equivalent) plus delivery time costs are two major things that spring to mind.

[@huntermccomack3693]

I enjoyed the tongs at the end quite a bit. Top notch.

[@TomRubicon5949]

There is a lot of wisdom in this video, kudos on that! Much of that wisdom is not taught in business degrees or classes, sadly

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Sounds like your grandfather made a lot of sense. At least you tried it your way and come full circle. It is a great design and well priced good luck on your journey and of course it’s well worth a sub

[@hillcountrygarage]

Subscribed.

[@thecelt4807]

good on ya mate . grandfather was right greets from Australia

[@scottbionicnerf8727]

I'm glad I stumbled across one of your project videos a few days ago, I just didn't get to watch the whole video. I'm a subscriber now, so I won't miss any of your uploads and now I can go back and watch them when I'm out for knee surgery in the coming months.😎

[@352508]

Good solid furniture! Keep making what will sell and you can still have time to make what you want.

[@crushvapor1147]

Great video, your furniture looks great. Great advice and stated perfectly and clearly, thanks.

[@thomasalison6188]

Way to go, hope you have great success with your business!

[@bryan-501]

Bless 🙌

[@simonr6793]

Are, you have managed to hit the nail right on the head with this build idea. It looks awesome and above all it looks to be very sturdy and will last the folks that buy them years, which is obviously well worth the price!!! One other thing, you really need to be using a dust collection system either a heppa shop vac or something similar as the Mirka Deros sander has fantastic dust collection and your sanding pads will last you a lot lot longer if you use a vac or something similar. I have the same sander and it's brilliant on the dust side of things when using a vac, the pads last me ages compared to when not using dust extraction. As always buddy 💯% 👍 🇬🇧.

[@skippylippy547]

Fantastic channel! I love what you are doing Are. Thank you.

[@JaapKreling]

Nice to see you back Are!

[@mikeleuluai7647]

Thanks for sharing your journey and your work.

[@rachelbernhard3334]

Nice to find your channel, really enjoyed the video and information. Nice work 💯

[@JanDammClown]

Cool video!

[@steal_your_soul]

Can I ask you: are you located in europe? How do you tackle the logistics problem when making furniture? Who delivers it to your clients?

[@user-oi4qj2de8d]

Complete new b to carpentry and I got soooo much out of this video. Thank you for uploading

[@Michael-my6jo]

Nice work and a very good job. 20+ year union cabinetmaker here, and I love this video and your work. Thank you! Best of success to you, and may God grant you many years.

[@bjames1200]

This is one of the nicest-looking simple designs I have seen. Great work. 👍

[@FranciscoVelazquezGimenez]

Very good man, keep going!

[@chrispark11]

Smooth background music.

[@ronh9384]

Nice looking set! Good luck and hope you are successful in all your future endeavors.

[@joephillips8244]

Good job and good luck! Great video!

[@jaymesserly5868]

Awesome video, I appreciate that you're making these videos. Tusen takk

[@flynow5614]

Good job.

[@CorEDilema]

Love the style of your video. Very well explained and the stories/wisdom from your grandpa is a beautiful touch that really gives the video a very unique and warm feel. Kudos my friend!

[@ronin2963]

Welcome back! I hope things are going well for you.

[@agog86]

Love the advice. I have had the same issues and this is extremely helpful.

[@stephenlogan1115]

Very nice. Thank you!

[@ScottAnders62]

Outstanding advice! I totally agree with so much of what you pointed out in this video.

[@joelg4849]

I saw this video come up and wasn't going to watch it (idk why) but then it came up again today, and I clicked on it. I'm really glad I did! Very laid back and informative video.

[@thora3980]

Skjer bra ut👌

[@seacitadel]

Good for you dude 👍👍

[@soledude]

Fascinating and enlightening. 👏👏👏

[@jimmcnett]

Excellent video. I think you are on to a great idea.

[@kenea3226]

Well done Are. You earned another subscriber.

[@HardBeBold]

Thanks a lot for your video and for you clean English I'm understand almost all things without translator ! Thanks again 👍

[@Dickie2702]

You need to look at your tools and add into your costs their replacement over time. Light and heat and your premises need to be paid for, insurance and cost of taking time off. You will probably find your $83 per hour is now at about $40 but if you are happy then carry on. If you enjoy what you do then everyday at work is pleasurable. Personally I would make your goal to make pieces for those people who's first question isn't how much.

[@caterinac534]

Great job! Watching from Canada.

[@craigjok]

Excellent video and great skills. Thanks

[@Poppy_love59]

Great Business plan!

[@martinhair3935]

Great vid I am just starting out with my own little rented workshop after 30 years of construction carpentry Im unsure of what to make that will sell well enough to live by at least Thanks for the wise information young man

[@JohnTodler]

Nice Job and good luck !!

[@kevinb.7491]

The picnic table and benches look pretty good but here where I live in Texas people rather pay about two or three hundred bucks at Lowe's or Home Depot for the same set

[@L00PYDRAG0N]

Superb video, thank you. I love the simplicity of the design, and I have purchased a set of plans from you. Subscription added. Kind regards Chris 🙏

[@YouHeckinBetcha]

Great video and story. Keep it up!

[@debsibson7071]

Thank you for sharing your experiences

[@xmenesesx]

well done woodworking bro

[@papplaszlo787]

Good luck and wish you all the best!

[@HampsteadHomestead]

I like the pointing device!

[@keithmccann2640]

Good honest video, thanks

[@ArkusWoodworking]

I’m going to make a set and see how it goes, thanks friend!

[@harrisedgar]

Wonderful..!!! I'm subscribing..!!

[@Awkwave]

space for all this is super important, wish i had good space

[@tallermyc]

Que bien verte por acá de nuevo. Excelente proyecto!! Saludos desde Chile.

[@tokyoguy9]

Hey there! I just came upon your channel in a moment of idle browsing woodworkers. I ended up staying and watching the whole video and really enjoyed getting your insight and experience. It resonated with me because it was also my Grandfather who got me into woodworking. He's in my mind every time I touch a piece of lumber--although I am just a hobbiest. I really like where you came landed with your outdoor furniture project. It is beautiful and stands out through it's simplicity and authenticity. Nice work

[@tutunuitekanawa3940]

great tips from you and your grandad bro, thank you

[@nadiemequire]

Very interesting video and quite unusual in that you don't just talk about making money, you put the figures out there for everyone to see. You do quality work which is also a plus.

[@ZS6JON17]

Excellent advice and Tips Thank you

[@peterschmidt4341]

Good Job! I guess it will work. Best wishes!

[@llamellik1]

Its a relief to see some honousty. Thank u. But, if u are going to do this as a bussiness with taxes and stuff. In my country you can take that number and half it. Also dont underestimate marketing, paperwork, and talking to customers, use of machinery etc. Your lights dont burn for free neither. That drill is going to need replacing someday and costs allot of money. Thats also time off your life you should account for that as well. That said 83usd is a nice hourrate especcially at your age. Good job.

[@irohyes]

Hey man. From Texas, US and I gotta say you're doing something right here! Keep up the good work 💪

[@Oesthassel]

Bra vid, Are! Produksjonen er perf for views på yt! God miks av genuine tips og ASMR woodworking🤤 heier!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@AreBaloni]

Gøy å høre, Jacob! 🤩

[@barryroberts6470]

Very nicely made and it looks great as well, one tiny little tip, if you are showing your stuff beside the road i would personally put a chain and post of some sort to chain it up, the last thing you want is your hard work getting snatch by someone with a van or truck. Not sure if this is outside your workshop or not but it's worth thinking about especially if you have Power Tools and Ear Defenders on, you won't hear anything. Take Care and Stay Safe, Barry (UK)

[@AreBaloni]

Thank you, Barry! I feel very safe putting my furniture by the road. It's been there for a few months now, and nothing's happened. Hopefully it will stay like that! All the best

[@ronnygrnhaug2524]

Som alltid underholdende og lærerikt 😊👌

[@AreBaloni]

Glad for å høre det! :)

[@beasley8701]

Just stumbled across your video! Great watch, lovely build, and interesting take on things! I’ll be stopping by to watch more! I have the same Mirka, and I would really recommend getting an extractor to use with it! You’ll thank me later!

[@ryanm2214]

I am going through the same, realizing too much time is spent without the experience or confidence to sell high and realizing there is no path to success sticking with that. Still seeking my niche though. Appreciate what you said here!

[@skipanardoross6805]

You are wise beyond your years. Very good and useful advice. Best of luck to you.

[@oliwiernowosielski7690]

Just commenting to help the algorithm

[@NancyHafler]

Thank you for the inspiring video!

[@AreBaloni]

Thanks for watching, Nancy!

[@MultiTom1956]

Enjoyed watching 😊best wishes for your new endeavor 🙏

[@AreBaloni]

Thank you! Glad to hear that :)

[@ThePonderingWoodworker]

Nice video. You gained a new subscriber

[@sbrcchanel]

Hello from Indonesia ..you are good

[@The_Handyman_Can]

Nice work and it looks great. Something to consider are your real costs. Vehicle maintenance and fuel, electricity bill, rent on workshop or local rates if you own it, and of course, replacement of tools from wear and tear. ALL of these costs need to come off your hourly rate you’re calling ‘profit’ here, however, it’s a good product. A good rule of thumb is, if you’re too busy making what you sell to keep up with demand, then you’re products are too cheap. Food for thought 😉.

[@editboy23]

I love that you include hourly rates. It's something I really started thinking about when I built flower boxes this summer. I had an overly complicated design that took me almost 3 hours to build. Found another that cut the time in half, which hugely increased my profits. Love your vids, you earned a sub!

[@Bwdwoods]

Thanks for all the tips. I'm currently in the same position are you were in. I need to change myself as a woodworker.

[@robertsmith3518]

Good luck with your business !