How I Make Woodworking Plans // Woodworking Business
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Creating woodworking plans is a great way to share your project with others. It's also a great way for woodworking content creators to generate some revenue through selling of those plans. I have sold over $20,000 worth of woodworking plans on Etsy. If you have a woodworking business and you would like to create plans but don't know where to start (or want to improve your current process) this video is for you!
I get a lot of questions regarding my build plans - what programs I use & how do I make them. In this video I will attempt to answer those questions so because I think the information could be useful to others out there looking to do the same. I go over my thought process when creating plans, the specific programs I use, and even what platform to sell them on.
Thank you so much for watching and feel free to ask questions in the comments section regarding topics I didn't get to in the video!
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the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
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Thanks for the video! This is just what I needed! This is the next step for my channel and I appreciate you showing us your process! Your plans are awesome and Fusion 360 is the bomb!!!
Nobody is this transparent. Thank you!
Dude, once again a timely, well put together, concise, informative video. Can't tell you how much others like myself appreciate the info you're putting out. I've been moving away from the pencil/paper plans that I've used forever and trying to teach myself sketchup for a couple of months. Now I think I'll look at fusion 360 to see the benefits. I'll also be ordering your miter saw staion/cabinets plans. Really diggin the channel, keep up the great work!
I love your transparency, it’s refreshing and it helps me on wether I’m going to do something or not, thank you. Keep making shop greatness!!!
OMG, the universe is on my side today. I am in the process of starting a DIY / Woodworking RUclips channel and was literally sitting at my desk trying to make plans for my latest projects (a desk and a shop cart) and was really starting to get discouraged. I took a break and flipped over to RUclips and your video popped up...insane how this happens. I've been using sketchup for a dozen years to design homes that I flip and using it for woodworking projects was working ok until I got to the plans. I think I need to look into Fusion but I'm a little nervous about the learning curve since i want to get my channel and website live ASAP to share some of my content. Thank you for this video and the almost "The Secret" timing of this (i also watched the movie The Secret last night)...time to go buy a lotto ticket.
Ha! Too funny, glad it was useful!
I purchased your Jobsite Table Saw Workbench plans and found them very easy to use (I am building my second one now with some modifications for a miter saw and spindle sander versus the router lift and table saw). I somewhat disagree with your comment on getting rid of words altogether. While it works for Legos; I think there is one major distinction to be made. All of the Lego pieces are already in their final shape; you just need to match them up. In the case of woodworking, you need to transform the wood into its final shape and THEN assemble it. Some written direction is required to understand the key points you call-out throughout your plans (e.g., "make sure you use straight 2x4's or you will have difficulty later").
I really enjoy your videos, plans, and products. Keep up the great work. You have certainly helped me transform my workshop.
Thanks for the intro to Fusion 360. I was learning Sketch Up as a newbie woodwork hobbyist, and it's a pain!; even with some help from videos from the Pros. And your plans includes everything for someone trying it out the first time; unlike some others that left me guessing.
Thanks.
Awesome video man! Thanks for taking the time to lay this out for everyone. I've been really wanting to jump ship from Sketchup into Fusion; even more of reason!
You sir, are amazing.
Sketchup was owned by google before and I use for making cabinet design too but that's like almost 10 years ago. Google sold it. I'm also using Fusion 360 and OnShape. They are almost identical in workflow and tooling. I like OnShape because it's web-based and I don't need to install anything and I can open multiple windows. Once you learned the proper 3D modeling I think you don't want to go back to SketchUp. My profession is software developer, for me, Fusion360 is more like object-oriented programming. You can easily modify things without much effort.
So cool video, so detailed about how to make your plans. Great info and tips! Thank, bro'!
Thank you for inspiration, that's really awesome!
As always, very appreciative of folks sharing their process and helpful info. this was really informative.
Thanksfully for your videos
Thanks for your videos. I used your shop miter saw plans but learned that I have to adapt, improvise and overcome when putting others plans in my shop. My space was shorter and needed to shorten things. I would like to get into the Fusion 3D but HOLY COY, $495 A YEAR!!! Can you imagine how many clamps that would buy :-)
Three is free personal license.
Dude this is super helpful. Really appreciate the info Travis! I just made a table saw cart and want to make plans for it so this is timely!!
I came across your videos over the Thanksgiving holidays. Great videos. Thanks for sharing and I have a shop cabinet plan I am working on because of these videos. I am NOT repeat NOT a wood worker. Looking forward to my build.
Great video, great information, but one major omission: it wouldn't hurt to tell folks that Fusion 360 costs $60/month of $495/year, right from the get-go. This will make it easier and quicker for your audience to choose what is best for their individual needs and budget.
I have never paid a dime for Fusion 360, there is a free version
For personal non commercial usage there is free license.
Great video boss. Great info on getting own "business " up and running. A lot of info stated on cut lost and build lost sparked a better way forward for me. All though I have done something similar the way you broke it all down is way easier and don't know why I did not think about it like that. So thanks. Keep up the awesome videos and builds.
Dude, you're awesome, willing to share everything you're doing, how you're doing it, and the financials behind it all. When it comes time to buy plans for a project, I will be starting with yours on Etsy, no question. I appreciate ya'. Keep up the good work.
I've been using FreeCad and OpenSCAD for my work to do 3D Modelling for my printer. I took Mechanical CAD back in College (20+ years ago now) and I still consider myself extremely rusty (pun intended -- mechanical..rust... oh never mind) but I've been successful with making some models. My next task is to make a storage unit for my printer I can stuff in a corner.
I see that there is a free version of Fusion360, so I'm going to give that a whirl. I saw how easily you made the rabbit ears, so thought I'd give it a shot.
Excellent video, this was just what I was looking for!
One suggestion I’d offer since you said you’re looking to move away from PowerPoint is the Affinity suite of apps. They have Publisher (Indesign replacement), Photo (Photoshop replacement), and Designer (Illustrator replacement). I’ve been using those for about 6 months now and haven’t looked back. They are a one time purchase as opposed to a subscription which is awesome and I have yet to find a tool from Adobe that’s missing in Affinity. Didn’t mean to make this sound like a sales pitch, I just really enjoy these apps and I think you might as well!
Very good coverage - I appreciate you sharing all of this.
I’ve been wondering how I could go about doing something like this. Video explained it amazingly. Thanks for the inspiration! 👊🏻
Thank you!
Thanks for the info 👍
Jesus! literally just asked you in another video for this video! haha
I found your channel by Googling how to make woodworking plans. I enjoyed your video. Quick! However, I got some good information and some Ideas. I have been playing around with Sketchup for years (I am no expert!), and I can drew up something basic in a heartbeat. It is just trying to get that in to a printed format to take out to the shop and build. I have the free Fusion 360 version. However, it is only good for a year. I like Fusion 360, but can not justify the cost for what I do to get the bells and whistles of the paid version (same thing with Sketchup).
I also like the idea using PowerPoint for your plans. I will give that a try. I even made my first RUclips videos using PowerPoint. Thanks for the ideas.
My little shop is not a business. I use it mainly for me (sawdust therapy). I do on occasions will make something for family. But if I do get a chance to make a few extra bucks here and there...OK
Thanks for the video, and I subscribed!
You can renew the free Personal Use Fusion 360 license every year when it 'expires' as long as you still meet the qualifications (aka...not using it for commercial use). It will simply ask you if you want to subscribe/pay for commercial use. Instead, you will go to the website, sign in, click download personal use, and it will auto-renew the license. They don't make it easy/intuitive (probably intentional) but they do have help articles that explain it, so it is the official way.
what is Id vs powerpoint? I can,t find that anywhere ...thanks
Excellent video, thanks for all the useful info!
I just want to learn how to make plans for all the ideas I have right now. I have no tools and I'm about to borrow tools to make my first project.
Sketchup started as a Google project!
It is still owned by Google and almost every year they release a new version. But, as an old user of SketchUp, I don't recall many updates for an existing version. I do recall a bunch of sites where to get different plug-ins and useful tool to integrate into your existing version, some for free, many for some money. Not much support if you need it, but there are forums where you can find help faster.
Still, it is a good tool, but not great. It has its own limitations.
@@olachus owned by Trimble for which they purchased from Google.
Imo, they ruined it by making it overly web based. At least if you want updates.
This is gold man! Thanks so much, I've been wondering how I should even get started when it comes to making plans. This breaks it down beautifully!
Autodesk recently changed the license for what is now the personal/hobbyist free version. If you plan to use it to make money, you need to get the paid version @ $500/year.
The developer is a questionable criteria for selecting a CAD tool. Instead, there are technical reasons for Fusion 360 (or FreeCAD). One is parametric modeling. Another is articulating parts. Fusion has them. Sketchup doesn't.
Christian Mance - would look awesome in your big window.....
Great video! You use powerpoint, please let us know when and what other tool you get instead of powerpoint. Thanks!
All I could think about is how my OCD was driving me nuts with the partially opened drawer behind you!
Ahhh me too! I didn’t even notice until I was done shooting! Haha
Great video. I use sketchup for my own drawings to use as 'plans' for my builds, but I've been considering offering full plans for projects on my channel. You've given me lots to think about, thanks!
Thank you for this video, 2 years later and this video has still filled the gap of knowledge for people like myself trying to find resources and advice on how to do this
The Etsy Fees are getting worse and worse. Would advise people to TRY and start their own websites. Must fight against these Greedy corporations, profiting off our hard work and ideas
Travis, this was extremely informative! I'm also planning to offer downloadable design plans for a very niche market, and trying to determine if there is even a small market. If you don't mind me asking, other than getting traffic on Etsy, have you determined what draws the most traffic to your build plans? Is it SEO, hashtags, ads, etc? Thank you.
Really like these videos. Very informative. Would love to hear more about how youve built your channel and monetised your hobby. From audio and video to etsy and growth.
4:44 is that really what you do for your drawer bottom?
Hey Travis, I love the information that you put into this video. With that said, I was looking at the system requirements needed to run fusion 360 and some computers that were capable. I was wondering what you use to run 360.
Thanks in advance!
I use a MacBook Pro with an i7
Were you going to include a link to Kevin Kennedy's Fusion 360 course?
Check description!
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PowerPoint...I wish I saw this before I dropped $1000 on f360...nice video
Absolutely love your videos and amongst other channel makers it's inspired me to start taking my hobby a little bit more seriously. Is the Fusion 360 Free version sufficient enough for woodwork modelling? I'm used to Sketchup but as you say it's limited so happy to start from scratch
What if you sold them on Etsy but in your RUclips videos that you also offer them on your website for a 6% discount? Are there restrictions on Etsy for doing that? Then you could capture the Etsy traffic and also start driving traffic to the website instead.
I bought your outfeed table plans. They are pretty good plans. I would have liked to see them a little more flexible to change but I think I can make them work.. Not sure what the white out colors are in the cut lists though.
Great info👍Do you have a recommended page size to put the plans onto? Sorry if already answered, I’m asking days after watching the video and didn’t rewatch.
Love the video as with all your content. As much as I’d love to start working with something like Fusion or Sketchup, a subscription based system just isn’t in reach for my level of hobby woodworking. Is there anything you might recommend that’s a ‘buy once, cry once’ type of option that might be more accessible to a more amateur/hobby-level user trying to explore with 3D modeling?
Nice video! How are you able to keep your Amazon Affiliate program going? They told me I had to have my own website and terminated me.
Can you offer any recommendations for sanity/quality checking plans? I'm an ME too but my last design work was about 15 years ago. I'm about half way through a set of plans and feeling pretty self conscious about publishing them after only one test build.
Thanks for all the inspiration and great content.
Take plenty of breaks and come back with fresh eyes to review. You will inevitably miss something but someone will let you know and just make a revision. Not a huge deal
Fabulous job as usual! Hey, after all anyone with a Saturn V model is top notch. What a beast that rocket was! Keep up the A+ work!!!
I would love to learn Fusion. I've used it but I have barely scratched the surface. It would be really cool to offer plans one day. But there is also a lot of benefit to doing this. One thing I've found recently is that I have found free plans that are ok. But that I tweak to meet my needs. I want to make my own plans that I can print off for my own personal use. Maybe they use pocket holes and I"m planning to use dominos. Maybe they suggest assembling one way and during my build I find that a different assembly process works better for me. Or... i just want to change a few dimensions. I hand write and draw pictures so that I can recreate my tweaked version. Sure would be a lot easier to make plans. Or... same thing for the things that I create on my own. Thanks for sharing this.
PowerPoint is clutch. I also use it more than I care to mention for my job in the army. I swear PowerPoint is the unofficial sponsor of the army lol
Not even close. The Marine Corps uses it for everything. And I mean everything.
I’ve seen both sides in a Joint environment and I have to go with John. The Army depends on it. The Marines use it because they won’t buy us anything else that might be more cutting edge or useful, it works, and it comes for free with Office.
I think it would be safe to change my statement to unofficial sponsor of the U.S. Military. Hahaha. I’ve only worked with Marines once and not enough to determine “who use it more.” But they (marines) did laugh at the fact I (more so my company) used it to “battle track.” I mean create on PowerPoint then save as pdf and submit to higher lol
I have literally been killed by "Death by Powerpoint" in the Marines 9,643 times in a four year period. Pretty sure VA should have given me a rating for PTSD just from the powerpoints!
@@dustinw.9044 if only the VA would!!! 12 years of it right now with 8 to go 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Thank you! Your transparency and clear languge is second to none my friend! Congratulations! I'm a 20 yo aspiring to be a woodworker and this is so inspiring it hurts hahah
Killer video man. Having purchased a few of your plans, I can attest to them being top notch. Yours are my favorite because of the detail, color, and cut list/supplies. Keep it up 👍🏻
Hey Travis, have you experienced a template plan printing out smaller than you designed it? I’m sure the parts I’m working on are digitally the right size, but when printed out they are shrunk down and I ensured that “fit to page” is unchecked. Just seeing if you ever had this issue. Thanks
One of the most concise, well-explained videos I have EVER seen! Your editing style makes your videos that much more enjoyable. I love how you cut the crap and get down to it!
Nice breakdown. Right now the free “plans” I include in my videos are just my engineering drawings with a few notes. Never thought of using PowerPoint I’ll have to try that. Do you use After Effects or Motion 5 or something else for your animations?
After effects and motion are overkill. They are for the film industry. Fusion has build in animations but you don't get that on paper plans.
Do you use the personal use version?
This is awesome. Thanks! I need to get going on my first plan!
Thanks for the advice! I too do it on paper but always wanted to try a program like fusion.
Outstanding video! Super helpful.
One perk to Sketchup is the 3D AR mode in the mobile app. I know iOS has it and I'd assume they've got it in the Android version but I've used it a lot of times to show my wife / family members what I'm about to build them before I build it so they can visualize exactly what it's going to look like in that space and how it'll change the dynamics or how it'll fill out and use the area. I mean if you're already building it in 3D, why not use AR to see it in the space?
Great video! Not sure who the 15 assholes were that gave this a thumbs down?!?!?
They live amongst us!
I took some of your ideas and tried them out. I am getting where I can make plane in printed format to take out in the shop. I worked on a current project (overland/camp box) and got something printed out which I can use. However, I am using Sketchup. In Sketchup, you have to download the extension "Open Cut Lists". I think it does a good job. I broke everything down by sub assemblies and by individual components. Long story short...I used PowerPoint to create my plans. Thank you for your insight. Looking forward to similar type of videos.
Love this video; maybe my 10th watch, I'm finally computer shopping!
For small furniture and flat-pack items in 360, do you think I'll need the minimum 3Ghz clock speed as listed in the system requirements? I plan to also get a higher functioning desktop, but for now just a laptop, that will eventually mainly run Lightburn and radio/etc.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
I just subscribe I build 18 foot plywood boats and I want to sell plans.
content starts at 1:50 you are welcome
I know this video is a bit old, but just want to say you are extremely clear and in-depth of what you’re saying!!!!
What about copyright? What is the disincentive for folks to not just copy and share your plans for free?
Travis why are you bragging....lol jk dude you have personality and charisma added to knowledge, experience and makes it funny following you.... me I like learning from you!!
wheres the part in wich he spoke about how much he makes? did i miss it?
This was great and just in time for me to plan my huge kitchen remodel. I’m very familiar with Autocad but not fusion. Is there a reason you don’t create the plans in a cad based software? Or just preference?
If you need any InDesign help, let me know. I love your videos, and I’d be glad to offer my expertise.
Just bought your plans for the "perfect garage workbench" and they are fantastic. After studying them for one evening I was able to really understand the whole build and make some decisions on customizations I want to make... and some customizations I had considered but discarded as too complicated. Can't wait to get started building. The plans actually got me excited, lol!
This is an extremely informative video! Thanks! I have built a piece of furniture that I really like building and using and I would like to sell plans for it. Are there professionals like yourself that would create the PDF based on my specs and save me having to learn that skill?
Is there any legalities you have to think about? If so, how do you face them? My concern is I'm worried about others claiming my design as their own, and selling my plans on a different platform. That, or somebody claiming I'm selling a design someone else created, even though I've never heard or seen of their product. Is there copyright to think about?
So I've literally been planning a cabinet for like 2 week. Researching to figure out the spacing for drawerslides as well as the face frame.... I'm not all the way through the video yet but... if I have an opening to slide a cabinet into a closet like opening of 18.5" how much does the cabinet need to come in for the face frame so the door can open? (Its a space between the shower and the wall) do I just shrink the cabinet down 1.5 on each side and build the cabinet inside the frame so I dont have to space drawer slides? I'm stuck here
If I understand ur predicament correctly, 1/2 of an inch is the “thickness” of most single drawer slide (the full extension/ soft close type ones with the ball bearings). So plan for an inch if you use that style (2 slides at 1/2”). They have under mounted ones as well, but I do not know the info on those. And as for the face frame, you could go European style and not use a face frame? Or if u have other cabinets in the bathroom (?) see what they have to match, then u just build out where ur slides will go. Few options hope it helps.
This is fantasic! I love this, thank you for making this video. Very inspiring.
I really enjoy your style and the progression of your channel over the years. Even among the makers, it's quite unique! Thank You!
Wow! Great incite to this part of the business! A lot of content creators do this but never share the benefits. Keep up the good work!
Really enjoyed the legos concept. Question about Fusion 360 - do you use the commercial version that allows you to sale products or does exporting images into powerpoint allow you to bypass that?
I pay for the software yes
Thanks for the tips I was looking for something similar of what your saying on how to show a guide with explanations and greetings from Puerto Rico.
I appreciate this video since I just bought build plans from a great engineer and I have no idea how to start since his build plans need you to be able to read his mind. There is no particular order and just a lot of random pictures in many folders. The layout is a giant template with numbers all over the place. I would have an easier time building the pyramids from reading a burn scar off of someone's palm like Indiana Jones.
SO helpful!! It really inspires me with something I could do for some cash to save for upgraded tools. Thank you!!!
Are there any cad classes you recommend that you can just buy? I don’t really want to sign up for a monthly thing for just one class for fear I’ll forget to unsubscribe and also I’d like to be able to do the course at my own speed.
Curious why you choose Fusion 360 over Solidworks?
Cost, solid works is fantastic but out of reach for most hobbyists
Looking at the free vs paid Fusion 360 program. Any major differences in features that would make you recommend paid over free?
Free limits the number of designs you can edit, can’t export drawings, limited functionality with simulation and CAM too
I have a pocket hole machine I built on my channel. You offer plan design services? 😂
Oh man. I wanted a video to tell me to stay with sketchup over F360 LOL. Maybe it's time to make the plunge. Cost is a factor, but it's not *the* factor. I'll give Kevin's tutorial a whirl. Thanks
I really like this video. I've made blog entries for years about how I build things. Mostly just pictures with me typing (or talking if it is a video) explain what I'm doing. Then I always get the comments about if I have plans, cut lists, parts list. I've just never been that organized. About to start working on a Dual Dog Kennel / Entertainment center. I've already done my pencil sketch. I guess maybe I need to look at Fusion360 and see if I can make some basic plans. Thanks, your video got me headed down the right path.
Awesome work. Keep on pursuing shop greatness.
This is a great video! As a draftsperson, I tend to make shop drawings like I was sending them to the fabrication floor. Way to much detail and way too complicated. This was a great reminder to keep it simple, but have everything explained. Thanks again!