Make Over $120 An Hour With 1 Simple Project

[@davidsandoval2846]

This can help you gage what the public will want and not want thanks

[@oldave100]

That’s a great point!

[@robertmorgan2929]

Very nice!! Thanks for sharing.Prayers for mom !!

[@oldave100]

Thanks Robert ! Mom’s doing really well

[@robertmorgan2929]

@@oldave100 So glad to hear that .

[@chrisbeaty7824]

I watch as much as I can. I've learned so much from you guys. Thx you for wha yu guys do. 😂

[@oldave100]

Right on, man! We really appreciate the support

[@SawdustmakerLori]

I really enjoyed this so thanks for sharing how you batch out a bunch of signs quickly. I hope you're having a GREAT time in Texas and that Vicki is doing well. You know Ryan, you'll NEVER hear the end of it about saying how Eric is faster and better at sign carving than you!!!

[@oldave100]

😂😂 thanks Lori!

[@jimrosson6702]

Great video love this idea and video thanks for sharing

[@oldave100]

Our pleasure, Jim!

[@chrisbeaty7824]

I absolutely love you guys. It wasxso nice to meet you guys in person out here in AZ.

[@oldave100]

Thanks buddy! It was great meeting you, as well!

[@greggordon6215]

Nice! Trying to sell them to a vet practice is a great idea! Especially if you don't like crowds and craft markets.

[@oldave100]

I think it would definitely do well in a vet office!!

[@randallkearns6082]

Great video guys. Thx!

[@oldave100]

Thanks randall!

[@monteashmore3730]

Great idea. Would like more videos like this.

[@oldave100]

Thanks monte! We’ll definitely do some more like this

[@malk1275]

Love it am new to this ,so thanks for sharing

[@oldave100]

No problem, buddy!

[@jalvarez9136]

thank you! Going to start batching these out once I get caught up with projects, best to you all!

[@oldave100]

Thanks buddy! It's definitely a good selling little sign.

[@chrisbeaty7824]

Thx you o very much for all your generosity. I do have a question on how do you sell you're projects?

[@oldave100]

FB marketplace is a decent way to start, but you want to get them in front of people as much as possible.

[@Personalized_Workshop]

👍🏼 More like this would be great 🗳️

[@oldave100]

You got it, man! We'll be doing more of these for sure!

[@andyhuber1728]

Great video Ryan! I just received the template in the mail. Can’t wait to get started! Thanks!

[@oldave100]

Thank you Andy, go get 'um ❤

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍.Thanks Ryan

[@oldave100]

My pleasure!

[@thegreybeardpiper]

I am completely new to carving. Could you point me to the videos that explain the very basics about what I need and how to go about doing this?

[@oldave100]

Here's a video we just did that shows you what you need to get started kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYm2YoKtnrSYmqs

[@randombroncosfan8095]

My thing is that the coating always costs me the most and takes the most time. I tend to use Helmsman Spar or Polycrylic and to get the nice even high build glossy finish my projects eat up a can of spray in no time. Example , I just did a double board sign (with chains) roughly the size of two or three of the boards you used in this video and I had to use a full spray can plus maybe a quarter from another and I pay around $14 a can , so that eats into my profit and raises what I have to charge. I've watched most of your videos I think and some on coating but wonder if I'm doing something wrong that's making me use too much ? An in depth updated video on coating, finishes, time, costs, etc. would be great. Also , the differences between brushing or spraying. I haven't brushed any yet, though I have a can of Polycrylic I'm going to try on a practice board. I have an air sprayer I haven't tried yet and eventually will get a critter sprayer but have only used spray cans so far on what I sell. I also run into grainy looking finishes sometimes, even if I take time to sand between coats, which mostly I've learned to avoid and just sand (sometimes ) before the final coat. I've also wondered how you handle coating when carving on site because it takes so much time to cure and multiple coats to get a great gloss finish built up ?

[@oldave100]

Great questions man. 1: when doing a batch of signs we usually use a critter sprayer which saves money 2: we’ll definitely do an updated video on finishing. Soon. 3: when carving onsite, I usually only put 2 coats on and let them know that they’ll have to add a few coats. I’ve never had any complaints

[@christchurchtaxitourschris9716]

Nice job Ryan 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@oldave100]

Thanks buddy!

[@davidjefferds8532]

Yes I would like to see more like this . I would also like to see how you ship your signs.

[@oldave100]

Great idea, man! We’ll do some more of these

[@tomstone2322]

What a great idea really like these kind of videos

[@oldave100]

Thanks Tom! We'll be doing more of these for sure.

[@martywiseman4694]

Great idea,as always guys,MadMarty(Australia)

[@oldave100]

Thanks Marty!!

[@timcahoon4911]

Great idea. Like the template

[@oldave100]

Thanks Tim!

[@8119alfredo]

Cool idea would be nice a video for a stock display set up

[@oldave100]

That’s a good idea!! We’ll have to do one of those

[@davidboston4574]

Great job

[@oldave100]

Thanks buddy!

[@scottbionicnerf8727]

Great video. I just subscribed. And I wanted to thank you for carving something without a CNC machine.

[@oldave100]

Freehand is all we do, Thanks so much for the sub and for the kind words ❤

[@cindyw7004]

Great video

[@oldave100]

Thanks Cindy!

[@rcwoodshop170]

Great video guys! I heard him say it too... "Dad is better"😂😂

[@oldave100]

I’d never say that...😂😂

[@keithberry366]

Great video. What depth do you cut with this 90 deg. bit on this sign? Thanks.

[@oldave100]

Thanks Keith! These were cut at a touch less than 1/4"

[@massikau.k4660]

Hi guys. Im new to this and im already in love with it. Do you guys sell thst stencil your using? Ive found the squar one on your site but wondering if you have that one for sale. Im addicted to your channel. Keep up the great work

[@oldave100]

Ys sir, you can find it right here makeawoodsign.com/products/love-paw-layout-stencil?_pos=1&_psq=love&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Thanks for all the support, buddy!

[@davidsandoval2846]

Great video Ryan I love this having a product ready to go. I think this is a great idea making things ready to go. Impulse items seem to be a way to go.

[@oldave100]

Dude, impulse items that anyone can afford is a great way to make some money

[@jamesholder5613]

Great video, guys! What kind of wood was this? Didn’t look like cedar pickets, but I like the look of them!

[@oldave100]

Thank you, this is one of current favorites. Ship lap blue pine

[@jamesholder5613]

@@oldave100 awesome! Is this one that’s available at a big box store?

[@oldave100]

Yes we found it at Home Depot

[@jamesholder5613]

@@oldave100 I appreciate you dudes!

[@oldave100]

Thank you for all the support

[@mcfrmedic]

Nice!!

[@oldave100]

Thank you👍👍

[@MrSpalatin]

How long do you typically wait before sanding off the spray paint?

[@oldave100]

Normally just till it's dry to the touch.

[@MrSpalatin]

@@oldave100 would you suggest investing in an air compressor…I wait until the paint dries, sand, and then use a leaf blower to get rid of the dust but saw dust always remains in the carved areas - you ever have this problem?

[@oldave100]

I really like an air compressor. I would find it hard to get by without one. When I'm carving onsite at shows we don't use one but I really miss it when we can't use it.

[@chrisbeaty7824]

Just not sure how or where to go about selling your work after it's all said and done?

[@oldave100]

We have several videos on selling your work. If you use the channel search and type in "Selling" a bunch of them will come up. But I think it's time we redo a couple of them and put it out there

[@danyodice1048]

Cool EZ E....🤘🤘🤘

[@oldave100]

Thanks DanO!

[@lupeflores9868]

Which 90 degree bit are you using? V-groove or the 3/8 . There are two on your website.

[@oldave100]

For this sign, I used the small V-groove 90 degree. The big one is mainly used on large signs and tables

[@lupeflores9868]

Thanks

[@anaarias1627]

Hi, as always such beautiful work. What depth did you put the bit at?

[@oldave100]

Thanks Ana! I put the 90 at about 3/16"

[@billlarrabee9436]

Good advice, great work, and love the choice of template. Would Amy really pay $20?

[@oldave100]

😂😂 if it has a paw print, she’d empty the bank account! Gotta know you’re audience, man😂😂

[@randombroncosfan8095]

I'd guess if I took my time and tried light coats that these boards in this video would probably take a full can for every two boards and that's $14 not counting board costs, etc. , so hard to sell boards for $20 and make it worth it. Of course, doing the assembly line style definitely would save some time and getting the boards small enough would help too.

[@oldave100]

If you’re using a full can on 2 small signs, you’re way over spraying. It should take maybe 4 or 5 light coats to get a good finish.

[@randombroncosfan8095]

Thanks! Of course, keep in mind that I do a high build high gloss finish most of the time. @@oldave100

[@randombroncosfan8095]

Do you spray super light coats or flood?

[@vernonekstrom4320]

Very good , how is every one doing?

[@oldave100]

Thanks Vernon! We're doing well, buddy.

[@CarverTup]

dads know best..lol

[@oldave100]

Ya...that’s what I hear.😂😂😂

[@treeforge]

I like the process, unfortunately your router plate will not fit my router. I am trying to make one on my own. So far, I have cracked 3 attempts.

[@oldave100]

What router do you have? We do have blank bases with a centering jig that you can drill your own holes in

[@martywiseman4694]

Hey mate,I,as a pensioner,am on a limited budget,and made my own.Are you using acrylic sheet? I think I used 3-4mm(1/8+)acrylic sheet,cut W scroll saw,CAREFULLY drill holes,and use a proper countersunk but,not a larger drill bit(or it WILL crack) Hope that helps

[@treeforge]

It's a very old craftsman. I am going to buy a new router tomorrow. This one has motor issues anyway.

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

Anyone ever accuse you guys of secretly using a CNC to make signs? I only ask because the level of accuracy you have just freehand carving is so close.

[@oldave100]

😂😂 maybe once or twice

[@pkc68]

The main heading was a little deceptive I understand everybody's trying to make money

[@oldave100]

Really? I thought it was pretty good. I spent an hour making stock signs that could easily sell for $20 and did 6 of them. That’s $120/hr.

[@pkc68]

Ok my bad

[@jay-rfernandez5059]

Hello Eric, email pls want to order bits.

[@oldave100]

Hey, Jay! You can get all the router bits right here. makeawoodsign.com/collections/router-bits