Make $100 An Hour With Your Own Woodworking Business - Wood Signs Make Big Money

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  • Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025
  • Episode #720 - Today, we're timing how long it will take to make a stock $50 sign to see how much you can make per hour. This is a sweet little sign that will sell like hotcakes. Let us know what you think in the comments!
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Комментарии • 110

  • @michaelcarr8619
    @michaelcarr8619 2 года назад +8

    I sold my first sign to a friend for 50! I used a better grade of pine and the one thing I have to realize is don’t forget to add shipping cost into your price so actually I only made 30.00 which if I wasn’t watching you guys I wouldn’t have made that much! 30.00 to me is like a 100. Thanks for inspiring us!

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад +1

      That's awesome, Michael!!! Congratulations buddy!! Thank you for all the support

  • @helenstewart2917
    @helenstewart2917 Год назад +2

    Merry Christmas to all of you. You are very much appreciated

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  Год назад

      Thanks Helen! Merry Christmas to you as well

  • @tomstone2322
    @tomstone2322 2 года назад +1

    So Awesome! Just got my kit yesterday was able to play around so fun and harder than you guys make it look. Giving my first sign a shot this weekend

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад

      Right on, Tom! You'll get the hand for it in no time!👍👍

  • @DavidBoston-rx2yi
    @DavidBoston-rx2yi 5 месяцев назад

    Amazing job! Just bought the pattern last week made one and looks amazing on my wall. Thank you guys love your channel, learned so much…

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  5 месяцев назад

      Right on, David! We really appreciate the support 👍👍

  • @millspaugh2000
    @millspaugh2000 2 года назад +4

    Another great video, I think these types of videos you guys are putting out are fantastic!

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад +1

      Thanks buddy! We’re trying to come up with new and useful stuff! If you have an idea for a video feel free to shoot me an email Ryan@makeawoodsign.com

  • @allthingsnurd
    @allthingsnurd 2 года назад +1

    Once again great job guys!! I learn somthing new every time I watch! Thanks guys keep it up!

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад

      Thanks Lane! We'll keep pumping the videos out haha

  • @SawdustmakerLori
    @SawdustmakerLori 2 года назад +1

    You brought up some great points to think about. I only make signs to give as gifts but still enjoyed watching the video!

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад

      Thank you Lori! I still do a lot of signs as wedding gifts and Christmas presents. And that still saves money because you don’t have to go buy anything😂😂

    • @SawdustmakerLori
      @SawdustmakerLori 2 года назад

      @@oldave100 Yes and it's always such a good feeling to give a gift you've taken the time to make for someone.

  • @reddoor2492
    @reddoor2492 Год назад +1

    This is my favorite work/hobby.
    Have not done this in years. Always wood burning. How do you make a stencil? I'm trying to make a sign outside of my coffee shop

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  Год назад +2

      We make all of our stencils with lasers. You can check out the website makeawoodsign.com/shop we have hundreds of different designs and multiple different fonts and sizes.

    • @reddoor2492
      @reddoor2492 Год назад +1

      @@oldave100 wow, thanks so much

  • @Mrwolfpack85
    @Mrwolfpack85 2 года назад +1

    It really is helpful not to have to change bits. I started with a DW 618 for everything but then bought a couple of DW 611 to use the profile and carving liner, keeping the 618 for the 60 degree (sometimes the 90). Having not to change bits in the middle of a carve will speed up the process tremendously.

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад

      It definitely makes a HUGE difference !

  • @glendagentry5959
    @glendagentry5959 2 года назад +1

    I love your videosi. This came up at the right time for me as I was looking for an idea to make extra cash this holiday. Also, thinking of something to make for family and friends. I like the tips to make things go faster and you tell everything you use. Thanks!

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад +1

      Our pleasure Glenda! It’s definitely a great way to make some extra money, but also we have people that have transitioned into Full-time sign carving, and done very well.

  • @darlenetarlton6484
    @darlenetarlton6484 2 года назад

    This is Rowdy and I just saw y'all in hickory NC and you make very good 👍🏻 videos!! I'm 8 years old!!

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад +1

      Hey Rowdy!! It was awesome to meet you today, buddy!!! We had a great time at the show, we'll be doing a little meet and greet at the klingspore store on Sunday in Hickory, come by and hang out with us for a little while, if you can

  • @broyston1978
    @broyston1978 9 месяцев назад

    You guys are awesome. I can’t wait to get better at this craft

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks buddy! You'll be carving better than us in no time!👍👍👍

  • @amadorcountyconcerenedciti3121
    @amadorcountyconcerenedciti3121 2 года назад +1

    What a beautiful sign :) I've been doing mostly custom stuff but I gotta look into doing stock signs..I just did a sign about the same size and sold it for 40 but 50 sounds about right ;)

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад +1

      Stock signs are definitely a must. It’s nice cause you can do them at your leisure and then as soon as somebody buys one you just hand it to them. Keep up the great work buddy!

    • @amadorcountyconcerenedciti3121
      @amadorcountyconcerenedciti3121 2 года назад

      For sure gonna do some...I think I possibly have a place that will display them also...big moves a commin:)

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад

      Sweet!! Good for you, buddy!!

  • @davidsandoval2846
    @davidsandoval2846 Год назад

    Hey guys just watch this video great info. Some great take aways thank you

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  Год назад

      Thank you David, happy you enjoyed it and we could help.

  • @gaylewilliams7353
    @gaylewilliams7353 2 года назад

    Love this! I hope to start doing more sign carving soon. I've really been enjoying your shorts too! Thanks!!!

  • @marckring9088
    @marckring9088 Месяц назад

    Just subscribed, great video ty, ya'l make me wanna do this, gonna give it a go, we'll see how well soon, tnx again, awesome!

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  Месяц назад

      Right on, man! It's a ton of fun and there's a really short learning curve

  • @tshuman59
    @tshuman59 11 месяцев назад

    Great video Thanks for sharing!

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  11 месяцев назад

      Our pleasure, buddy!

  • @RogerMcCauley-s1e
    @RogerMcCauley-s1e Год назад

    I loved it. Thanks for all the videos; they're really helpful.

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  Год назад

      Thanks man! We're always happy to help 👍👍

  • @lasermarkingguy530
    @lasermarkingguy530 11 месяцев назад

    You guys are great! Thank you for the education!

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  11 месяцев назад

      Our pleasure, buddy!

  • @michellebooth3588
    @michellebooth3588 2 года назад

    I haven't done many stock signs, but I would like to, so that I can do some craft shows. Mostly I do commission work and charge what I think would be a fair price for the work. No real math behind it, just knowing how easy or hard of work it is for me and the cost of the wood. Once I'm set up properly I'm going to be using some of your selling/ pricing ideas. Thank for another great video!

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад +1

      The great thing about having stock signs and being able to do craft shows, is that you can still take custom work. I’ve done quite a few small shows where I couldn’t carve on site, but still had a lot of custom orders. And we will have an updated pricing video coming up soon!

  • @julianjaramillo645
    @julianjaramillo645 2 года назад +1

    Right on guys😊

  • @highperformancebassboats
    @highperformancebassboats 2 года назад

    Eggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggslent Job Guys! Y'all Rock!

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад

      😁😁 Our pleasure, buddy!

  • @danyodice1048
    @danyodice1048 2 года назад +1

    Nice EZ E the next video is going to be a battle round you doing the same thing...lol...🤘🤘🤘

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад

      😂😂😂 challenge accepted!

  • @dannybrand5045
    @dannybrand5045 2 года назад

    Awesome thanks for sharing great info: you two are the best. and God Bless Always.

  • @sncpageable
    @sncpageable 2 года назад

    I love the stencils!

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад

      Same here! They make stock signs super duper easy!!

  • @mr.knownothing
    @mr.knownothing 2 года назад

    Love it! I'm gonna have to start making some stalk signs.

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад

      Thanks buddy! Definitely a great way to add to your business

  • @PopsCustomSignsLLC
    @PopsCustomSignsLLC 2 года назад

    Great video.....and proof you can make money doing this!!

  • @greggordon6215
    @greggordon6215 2 года назад

    Pretty cool! Good job guys.

  • @keithdavenport53
    @keithdavenport53 2 года назад

    50/SF is where I try to be at in my area
    However I’m nowhere near as fast at the carving as you guys are
    I have a few different ones that seem to repetitively do well for me

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад

      Speed takes time, buddy. But that’s awesome you’ve got a couple of good sellers!

  • @ekimsniggih
    @ekimsniggih 2 года назад

    Thanks guys for the video! Very helpful!

  • @garrykirk7333
    @garrykirk7333 Год назад

    That's a awesome sign

  • @opinandocontonyperez
    @opinandocontonyperez Год назад

    I became a member of your channel, love you guys. I am curios to know which brand routers do you use at your shop?

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  Год назад

      Thanks buddy! We appreciate it👍👍
      Our favorite router is the DeWalt Cordless, but we have a bunch of different ones. Our newest cordless router is the craftsman, and it's awesome!

  • @KathyFranklinu2
    @KathyFranklinu2 11 месяцев назад

    Hi, I may be wrong but did I watch you and your dad make these signs together I think I bought bits from you

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  11 месяцев назад

      Hi Kathy, ya dad and I work together. And thank you for the business!👍👍

    • @KathyFranklinu2
      @KathyFranklinu2 11 месяцев назад

      Thank you , a friend said you were a different family all together lol

  • @thegreybeardpiper
    @thegreybeardpiper Месяц назад

    Very cool video....

  • @robertcowan5545
    @robertcowan5545 2 года назад

    $50 a square foot is what I try to do. That's using cedar and pine. I'm not as fast as Ryan. Like Dave, I tend to use the profile bit most of the time. I need to give the 60 a shot. Thanks.

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад

      That’s a good price. The profile is a great way to go for the sharpest lines, but the 60 is a lot faster

  • @waynewhiting5179
    @waynewhiting5179 2 года назад

    Good job Ryan. What was the finish you used? It turned so dark when it was applied.

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад

      Thanks Wayne! It was just a rust oleum clear. And it turned kind of dark because I was using pine, so it just had a wet look. It dries a little lighter than that

  • @robertspina4503
    @robertspina4503 2 года назад

    Nice looking sign

  • @ronaldforster624
    @ronaldforster624 Год назад +1

    Please tell me who's playing the background?

    • @ronaldforster624
      @ronaldforster624 Год назад

      Is there any possibility that you might make a smaller version? Something that might be under 12" wide.

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  Год назад

      You mean to time it and see how long it takes?

    • @ronaldforster624
      @ronaldforster624 Год назад

      No, I mean a template with the same wording, just so I can carve it on a piece of select pine. I was thinking of maybe a 1x10.

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  Год назад

      Ooohh, gotcha. If you want to send mom an email, she can let you know if we can do that. vicki@makeawoodsign.com

  • @roberttomasino13
    @roberttomasino13 Год назад

    Eric, do you still have the Arizona site? How is your Dad doing? Been a long time.
    Bob Tomasino

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  Год назад +1

      Hey Bob, we're still down in Az, for now and Dad passed about 2 years ago. Good to hear from you, buddy!

  • @fostergreenrealestate
    @fostergreenrealestate 2 года назад

    What clear coat do you use?

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад

      For this sign it was just rust oleum clear. If it was gonna be an exterior sign in rough elements, then I will probably go with spar urethane or helmsman

  • @seanditch4419
    @seanditch4419 2 года назад

    At 7m:10s the first sander you used before the orbital, was that a drill???? thx

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад +1

      That’s the DeWalt disc sander, we LOVE it! You can find it on our Amazon store.
      Amazon.com/shop/makeawoodsign

    • @seanditch4419
      @seanditch4419 2 года назад

      @@oldave100 oh wow just checked the price here in the UK its literally double the price and change than what it is in the USA.....£174 😭
      Christmas present I think... thx for sending the link. 👍👍👍👍

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад +1

      Dang! That's pretty pricey!

  • @VivekKumar-ld7xw
    @VivekKumar-ld7xw Год назад

    Which number of bit usse for letter

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  Год назад

      I used the 60 degree on all of the letters for this sign.

  • @CavSFC
    @CavSFC Год назад

    What is that design called under FAMILY?

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  Год назад

      It's the "Family layout stencil"
      You can check it out right here makeawoodsign.com/products/family-layout-template?_pos=1&_psq=family+stencil&_ss=e&_v=1.0

  • @robertspina4503
    @robertspina4503 2 года назад

    I thought cherry being a hardwood would be a little difficult to carve but didn’t look like Ryan had any issues I got a bunch of cherry laying around think I am gonna carve a sign out of a piece

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад +1

      Cherry is one of dad's favorites! It makes some beautiful signs

  • @dedimondi3314
    @dedimondi3314 2 года назад

    I like this chanel..i'm from indonesian..

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Dedi! We'll keep the videos coming👍🏻👍🏻

  • @lightningfisher8177
    @lightningfisher8177 2 года назад

    AND THE WINNER IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @nperson
    @nperson 2 года назад

    The sign came out very well. Since the video is about how long it takes to make a $50 sign, I do wonder how can one be competitive with those that have CNC machines and can produce these signs in much less time. CNC machine prices have substantially dropped the last few years and perhaps freehand routing will not be profitable soon.

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад +1

      In my opinion, the main selling point that we have for signs, is that they're handmade. Every one we do is different. If someone want a machine made, mass produced sign, they can find those at wal mart for $20. And there's nothing wrong with that, but it's machine made. There's not much craftsmanship involved in that.

    • @nperson
      @nperson 2 года назад

      @@oldave100 I agree. Machines are taking over so many areas of woodworking. I don’t classify CNC machines as woodworking but if you visit the main router forums, much of the talk is about setting up CNC machines. I suppose it could be said using a router instead of hand tools for signs is also moving away from woodworking.

    • @oldave100
      @oldave100  2 года назад +1

      Ya, that's definitely true. I gues everyone has to make their own decision on what they think. I just personally prefer making sawdust myself, instead of programming a computer to do it

  • @ozzie8821
    @ozzie8821 Год назад

    👍👍👍👍🍺😎