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This ONE Project Paid for EVERY Tool in My Shop

WhosTheVoss

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DIY Woodworking Projects for Beginners
Best Selling Wooden Products
Woodworking Project
Free Woodworking Plans

Two construction grade 2x4's, 170 total products, selling at $5 a piece produced enough profit for me to buy EVERY major woodworking tool for my shop. Sure, its a full day of making the same product over and over, but it beats sitting at a desk working for somebody else. This easy to make beginner woodworking project shows you the path to get those tools you are missing from your collection.

FREE PLANS for this Build!
https://www.whosthevoss.com/product-p...

More Beginner-Friendly Projects to Make AND Sell!
Projects That SELL

Push Stick Video!
8 Push Sticks used by the Pros!

WHEN To Sell Video
The Sweet Spots for Selling Handmade.

WHERE To Sell Video
$0 Startup. WHERE To Make The MOST Money!

HOW to Price Items + Blank Quote Sheet CLICK HERE:
https://www.whosthevoss.com/product-p...

Tools in todays video

Tiny Speed Square:
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/...

Bandsaw:
https://www.harborfreight.com/13-hp-9...

Drill Press:
https://www.harborfreight.com/10-in-5...

Table Saw (I used my Bosch):
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-8-...

Miter Saw: (again, I didnt need the extra tool sitting around):
https://www.acehardware.com/departmen...

Belt Sander:
https://www.harborfreight.com/4-in-x-...

00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Free Plans! WhosTheVoss.com
00:15 - Woodworkers Starter Pack
00:27 - Tools
00:06 - $826.20 in the hole..
01:11 First Cut! (Miter Saw)
01:19 - Table Saw
01:50 - No 1x2's?
02:12 - Cut to Length
02:19 - CHICKENS!
02:34 - The Layout
03:38 - My not-so-good Drill Press Table
04:45 - Drill Pressin
05:32 - Bandsaw Time
06:10 - Quick Layout
06:40 - Did I mention you need Dowels?
06:58 - Assembly
07:25 - Finishing Up
08:09 - Profits and Selling
10:52 - Thanks for Watching!

20 Comments

@stephenremo9200 3 weeks ago

You forgot to add the 3hours of wandering around homedepot trying to find stuff

@gluedown7 2 months ago

people love to spend $6 at craft shows. it shuts the kid up and everything else is a lot more expensive.

@mannypvd2296 2 months ago

the 1x2's are also usually warped beyond use.

@confidentcaninellc5764 1 month ago

"That's a lot less fun if you don't have an LLC." Words to live by 🤣

@victorbied1 2 months ago

Man, I wish I had seen this a few weeks ago. The train "Big Boy" came through last week about 300 yards from my house. Hundreds of people there. Could have easily given a few away to the local children. Always great videos and plans. Thank you again!

@ArizonaIrish 2 months ago

Your use of the term, “hand toes” has earned undying loyalty.

@SilentQ87 1 month ago

The train stamp turns if from a whistle into a train whistle. How the product is perceived adds to the value. It isn't $6 for a wooden whistle, is $6 for the experience of having and using a train whistle as a kid when you like trains. You aren't selling just a product, but an experience.

@drewmusselman 2 months ago

Dude, your drill press woes are seriously cracking me up!!! I actually appreciate that you were honest about all that!

@beyondbramble 2 months ago

That is the cutest speed square I’ve ever seen in my life

@haikio.k 1 month ago

I’m not buying any tools, not really into woodworking, just starting a diy project but you are a pro at just the right pace story telling and practical tips on screen of angles and real product descriptions. Basically, came out of curiosity stayed for the personality. This is my first impression of your channel and it was enjoyable, thanks for the hard work you put into this channel have a great one!

@brandonwelch8842 2 months ago

Another thought for your market… if you can get some string in bulk cheap and bulk eyelets…. While at the craft show, carry a small drill bit and drilll. offer them for $10 if you quickly drill and attach an eyelet and toss on a string so kids can treat them as a necklace. Parents will likely pony up the extra 4 so they don’t have to worry about carrying it around for the kid. Pre-tie the necklace and eyelet together. 10 seconds to drill and twist in the eyelet and you probably net another $3 profit

@BryceJensen-k8p 1 month ago

If you ever decide you want to supply people with fairly priced jigs or tools made in america from metal, I operate a machine shop and would be happy to help!

@robertblevins4076 1 day ago

Your honesty sold me! Thank you! I subscribed

@heberavelar3789 1 month ago

Finally a video that actually breaks down real costs! Amazing work dude. Maybe I’ll give this a shot one day

@DuncanLongden 3 days ago

This was excellent. I love that you factored in the tools too.

@NewYears1978 2 months ago

You don't have $1,020 profit, you have $1,020 revenue, the profit is the revenue minus the cost. So profit is the $186. I know this is a stupid comment, but it really is a huge difference. Cool project regardless =D And you should show a second tier profit when you already have the tools (IE the next run you do it without having to buy the tools)