How I Turned a $5 2x4 into $90: Simple Woodworking Project for Profit!

[@DavidBoston-rx2yi]

Great video!

[@Patriotsglow]

@@DavidBoston-rx2yi thank you for the comment and the support.

[@stevetheplumberbreeding7402]

Nice job 👍 Im subscribed!! Thanks

[@Patriotsglow]

@@stevetheplumberbreeding7402 thank you for joining the community.

[@TheWolfster001]

That wood burning technique is called "Shou Sugi Ban", Also you can use a step drill bit on the end and make the hole a kinda/sorta funnel, that would make the sound a bit louder, also using some poly to coat the hole, making is smoth, would also make the sound a bit louder.. An interesting project, I've seen dozens of DIY phone amplifiers, but that one is an extremely simplified version of one, and something almost anyone could make, Thank you for sharing..

[@Patriotsglow]

@@TheWolfster001 thank you for the comment and great ideas. Lol yeah I know what the burned wood is. I just don't want to butcher the name by saying it out loud. And you are right the poly does help with the acoustic. The ones that I've sold sound much better after the poly. I should try and step the drill down size wise. These were great ideas. And welcome to the channel.

[@TonyV_in_the_OC]

New sub. I like the initiative and go-get-it attitude. I hope you hit it big!!

[@Patriotsglow]

@@TonyV_in_the_OC Thank you, I greatly appreciate the support. Glad you could join the community.

[@malcolmbacon7892]

Nice project and explanation just earned you a new sub

[@Patriotsglow]

@@malcolmbacon7892 Thank you for your support. I am glad to have you here.

[@markgorton5865]

Nice easy project. Thanks. I think you had like 150 or so subscribers not long ago and now you are very close to 1,000. Great work.

[@Patriotsglow]

I know!!! It's gone fast. I appreciate your support, it's awesome seeing everyone that's been here since the beginning and how the community is growing.

[@physiques]

Hey brother I usually watch all your videos through my Firestick which allows me to "like" but not comment. So that's what brings me to my desktop this morning. I want to show my support for your channel and you of course, not to mention every important message your shirts share 👍Your channel has a raw, authentic feel that I think is awesome! And who wouldn't stand with a patriot! Keep up the great work my friend 🫡 PS YT sucks, I'm trying to post an emoji of the American flag and it's not letting me.... I bet a China flag would work smh

[@Patriotsglow]

Thanks brother, I appreciate the support and am glad to have someone like you as part of the community. I know from my own struggles after the military everyone needs support. No matter how strong they might be. I want everyone here to know that. Once again. Thank you for your support I greatly appreciate it.

[@physiques]

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[@mrmyblessednest1722]

2:10 you mention here that your second line is at 3 1/4”, but then later when your marking out the other pieces you say 3 3/4”. I think a whole inch wide dado is too wide. Am I missing something here? Just curious. Great video!

[@Patriotsglow]

@@mrmyblessednest1722 okay, I see what your saying. So, depending on which direction your measuring from your measurements will be different. So while I was measuring I must have been measuring from the opposite side. Coming from the short end. It will be 1 1/4 then 2 1/4, with a total of 5 inches long. Coming from the long end, its 2 3/4 then 3 3/4. With a total length of 5 inches. Sorry about the mistake good catch.

[@mrmyblessednest1722]

@ no mistakes Jimmie, just asking for clarification, thanks for your reply! High five ✋🏼 on hitting 1k subs!

[@Patriotsglow]

@mrmyblessednest1722 Thank you very much. Very exciting. No worries I'm just glad I figured out what I was talking about.

[@JackMorty-w6i]

I subscribed to you so have one more subscriber. The start is the hardest...

[@Patriotsglow]

@@JackMorty-w6i Thank you for the support. I appreciate the comment.

[@dgperforms1]

Thanks! You earned a new Sub

[@Patriotsglow]

@@dgperforms1 thank you. I am glad to have you here.

[@joecorley1627]

nice job

[@Patriotsglow]

@@joecorley1627 thank you.

[@sofast04]

You could also use a router to make the cut out. A 3/4” drill bit would work as well since they are available in longer lengths.

[@Patriotsglow]

Those are both good ways to do this as well

[@DataJanitor]

I appreciate your video, worth a thumbs up and subscribe; but why wait until 11 minutes in to tell us what you're making? Thanks.

[@Patriotsglow]

@@DataJanitor so there is a longer explanation into it. But the short answer is that it keeps the audience engaged in wanting to see what's being made or what the next steps are. I always started my videos with what I made first and engagement was low. I guess for entertainment purposes this works better. If you watch some earlier videos I made. I showcase what I made first then the build. And the video analytics are significantly worse. I appreciate the comment and the question, the best question about the video filming and editing yet!!! Thank you and happy to have you as part of the community.

[@chuckfreed282]

Dado on a mitre saw isnt the best way but it works i guess.

[@Patriotsglow]

@@chuckfreed282 oh yeah. I just don't know if I would trust it too much. But someone could try it. Thank you for commenting and being part of the community.

[@chuckfreed282]

@ hey no problem but can I also ask why your phone slot is so wide?

[@Patriotsglow]

@chuckfreed282 mainly so that the speaker can angle for the sound to go into the hole better that's all. It can be shortened up so that the phone sits up better.

[@Patriotsglow]

@chuckfreed282 great question.

[@peterroper7471]

Cool I like the breakdown you explain and how many you can make from the 2x4

[@Patriotsglow]

Thank you. I hope it was helpful. Thank you for being part of the community.

[@CarlosHernandez-yt6pt]

Why do you drill the whole.

[@Patriotsglow]

@@CarlosHernandez-yt6pt the hole is to amplify the sound that comes out.

[@Patriotsglow]

@@CarlosHernandez-yt6pt that is a great question. Thank you for asking.

[@howieone62]

couldn't you use a 2 X 6 and rabbet out the whole board with a track saw or a router then cut the width you want for each piece and then mark and drill them and that would be it

[@Patriotsglow]

Yes you could. These are great ideas.

[@physiques]

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[@Patriotsglow]

Thanks brother. That is a good point. I just saw something about this. That they are taking the affiliate money.

[@DesertDolphinWoodworks]

Subscribed 🌵🐬🪵🪚

[@Patriotsglow]

I appreciate you subscribing, and commenting on the video. It helps greatly. I hope you enjoy the content.

[@MLK60100]

What is it.

[@Patriotsglow]

@@MLK60100 this is an acoustic amplifying phone holder.

[@deeclutter1123]

I checked out your Etsy shop. You’re doing great, but you’re cutting yourself short. Several items you have for $5-$10 with free shipping. Even for these shipping will be around $5. Etsy charges fees. You’re not covering your material costs or time! Of course you do what works for you, but you’re underpricing by quite a bit!

[@Patriotsglow]

Thank you for your kind message. I definitely take a look at pricing and possibly reevaluate these. Thank you.