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I just spent a day in a carpentry shop, where I made three things out of my own material – a sink cabinet top, a shelf and a meat board.
I bought the glued oak board for €35, but the sale price of the made products would definitely be €100+. These products look very flattering and, of course, I am very happy that I had a hand in making them. I had that opportunity because a friend of mine owns a carpentry shop.
In the gallery you can see both the raw material and the finished products.
The feeling I get is that if you have something to do, then carpentry is a business that can make good money. Of course, it can be difficult to get started, because you need to buy expensive equipment, find customers and get good reviews.
How to make money in the woodworking sector
Although many people see woodworking as a fun, creative and relaxing way to make furniture or other projects from wood, it can also be a great way to earn money in your spare time.
Whether you choose to sell your garage work online or through local classifieds, the market for wood products is booming. In a world full of “Made in China” products, nothing compares to an alternative made from real wood.
In this article, we will look at some of the best ways to make money in the woodworking sector. We’ll look at how to make simple things out of wood, some of the more complex woodworking products that are sold, and tips on how to make more money from your woodworking business.
What is woodworking?
Simply put, wood processing is essentially the use of wood to make products. These products could be anything from meat boards to cupboards. It’s a unique skill that gets easier over time.
Make money with woodworking (6 easy ways to make money!)
Making money from woodworking will give you a lot of choice in how you make money. You can not only make furniture to earn money, but you can also do many other things that will help you increase your income even more.
Make your own bespoke wooden furniture
For those more experienced in the woodworking trade, bespoke furniture making is a great way to make money as your furniture commands a huge premium.
To get started, you can make bed frames, tables or wardrobes. Typically, more than 700Є is charged for custom-designed furniture, so the effort definitely pays off
Make other wooden products
Whether you decide to make a cornhole game or wooden phone stands, there are plenty of ways to get started.
Teach woodworking to others
Another great way to make money with your skills is to teach them to others. You can both create online courses and offer face-to-face training.
The amount of money you can earn from training varies greatly depending on your skills and the offer.
Start a woodworking blog
As well as woodworking tutorials, you can also create a blog dedicated to helping others learn woodworking skills. Although starting a blog is not the fastest way to make money, over time your audience will grow and your chances of making money will become easier.
To make money with your blog, you can run ads on your site, sell digital products or offer training.
Create a woodworking YouTube channel
As well as creating a blog, you can choose to teach others using a video format. The best place to do this is probably YouTube. You can make money from the ads that will be shown to people who watch your videos.
A YouTube channel will often complement a blog, but it can be just one or the other.
Buy and sell furniture
Sometimes you don’t always have to start from scratch to make money. Instead, you can buy second-hand furniture and refurbish it to sell at a profit.
What you need to start earning from working with timber from home
To get started in woodworking, you will need a few tools and supplies. Although the list below is not exhaustive, these will be great tools to get you started.
Circular saw – this will help you cut pieces of wood into the exact parts you need.
Sandpaper – you can choose to buy a sander for larger materials or individual sheets of sandpaper to get into tighter spaces.
Jigsaw – to cut more complex parts, you need a more agile saw, and this is where the jigsaw comes in. It will give you more dexterity than a circular saw and is simple to drive.
Drilling machine – To speed up your work, you will want to buy an electric drilling machine so you can drill holes faster. They often cost less than €100 and can last a very long time.
Staples – these can help when joining two pieces of wood together. This can help to perfect the drill or can be used to press several pieces together using wood glue.
Paint or stain – most wood projects will need paint or stain before completion.
A guide to making money by woodworking in your garage
One of the best things about woodworking is that you can set up a workshop and make money from your garage or even your basement.
Your woodworking projects will usually be sized to fit easily in your garage or workshop. However, you must have a free place to work. Here are some tips to help you make money from woodworking in your garage.
Clean your space
The first and most logical point when deciding to make wooden things in your garage is to ensure that you have a clean and clear space to work in. This will mean you will have to park your car on the street and have a tidy working area.
Set up your workbenches
As just mentioned, a clean workplace is very important to make money from woodworking. You will probably need to set up or build workbenches to work on.
Keep the temperature moderate
One of the challenges of working in a garage is to maintain a moderate temperature to ensure that the wood does not warp due to large temperature fluctuations. To combat this problem, you can use a space heater in the winter months and an air conditioner in the summer months.
The 15 best wooden products to make and sell
There are many different wooden products you can make to sell. Here are some of the most popular ones to help you earn more.
Furniture to order
As mentioned above, bespoke furniture is in high demand and can be a great way to make money. The furniture options are endless.
Planters
Making customised planters is a great and very easy way to earn money from woodworking. To make a planter box, you will need a few pieces of wood, a stain and some screws.
Picture and picture frames
Picture frames are another great element that can be built and sold. Like planter boxes, they are labour-saving and can be easily shipped and sold online.
Cutting boards
Wooden cutting boards can be a great gift and a great way to earn money.
In addition to a customised cutting board, you can also offer wood engravings to make it even more personal.
Custom cutting boards can sell for more than 70Є per board, making them very profitable.
Wooden clocks
A clock can be the centrepiece of your home decor, placed on your wall. They can be as small or large as you like, making it a great way to make money. Larger watches can sell for more than 100Є, and even small watches can bring in around 50Є.
Wooden Bell Chairs
Anyone who has outdoor furniture knows how expensive it is. You can easily sell outdoor seating products, such as buzzer chairs, to place by the patio or fire pit. These chairs may be a little more difficult to make than some of the other products on this list, but you can easily sell a chair for more than 200Є.
Coffee tables
Coffee tables are another great product that can be made from wood and sold, as they are relatively simple to make. There are many different types and styles of coffee tables, giving you endless possibilities. You can sell your coffee tables for more than 200Є.
Wooden desks
Although desks can be a little more complicated to make, they can sell for more than 600Є and more complex examples can sell for thousands. There are many different types of tables and they can be made from different types of wood, depending on the customer’s preference.
Picnic table
Building a wooden picnic table is a great choice for sale or for use in your own backyard. These tables can easily be sold to friends and family or online for over 200Є.
Children’s toys
There are many children’s toys made of wood, and many are chosen as gifts for children on birthdays or other festive days. Wooden blocks, wooden playhouses and other products that parents will definitely want to buy for their child.
Bird houses
Selling wooden bird houses is a great way to make money from woodworking. These small products can be made in a short time, allowing you to earn more per product. Bird houses can usually be made with a few pieces of wood, a few screws or nails and your favourite colours.
Wooden home decor
There are thousands of potential wooden home decor items you can make and sell. From customised house name plates to wall decoration, your options are endless.
Cornhole game
One of my favourite games for summer evenings or parties is Met-A-Mais or cornhole. Wooden platforms can easily be built and sold for more than 150Є. You can build platforms with unique designs to increase sales and price.
Wooden coat hangers
Coat hangers are an item you will find in every home and can be made from just a few pieces of wood, nails and your favourite colour, making it the perfect item to sell.
Wooden kitchen utensils
Wooden kitchen spoons, forks and other utensils are great for sale as they are used in almost every home. Only wood will be needed to produce these items, making them a cheap option with a high profit margin.
How to make money with your small woodworking business?
If you plan to turn your woodworking hobby into a registered business, you will need to take a few steps.
Create a business plan
The first step is to create a business plan that sets out everything about your business, including the products you offer, your marketing activities and the structure of your business.
Get funding
To start a woodworking business, you will need money. Even if it’s just a few hundred euros, you should set aside money for this purpose before you start work.
Come up with an original company name
The naming of the company is the first step in opening a woodworking business. You want to find a name that is easy to remember and that relates to your company and the products you sell.
Register your company
Once you have a name, you should register your company with the Companies Registry to make the business official.
Open a business bank account
The next step is to open a business bank account to separate your personal and business finances. The best type of business to start will be a sole trader.
Start your own woodworking business
Now that you’ve completed all the steps, it’s time to start your business! You can start making wooden products to sell and grow your business.
The best ways to sell wooden products
Once you have created your plot, you will need to decide how to sell it. Below you will find some of the best ways to sell your pieces of wood!
Facebook Marketplace
Selling wooden products on Facebook Marketplace is a great way to offer your products to many people at once. To add your product to the FB Marketplace, take good quality photos of the finished products, write a short description and work out the price. You can then add them to this marketplace for free.
Etsy
Etsy is the perfect solution for those who want to sell their products online and want a simple product listing process. You can set up your own custom Etsy shop in less than an hour. The downside of Etsy is that you will be charged for each product you sell, which may increase over time.
Shopify
Shopify is another great option if you want to showcase your products online, but don’t want to invest in a fully-fledged company website. Similar to Etsy, you will be charged a fee every time you sell a product. In addition, a monthly fee is payable for the operation of the shop. These costs range from USD 29 per month to USD 299 per month for the full set of features.
Social media profiles
Nothing like word of mouth. By posting pictures of your products on your social media profiles, you will be surprised how many friends and family might be interested in buying your products. As a bonus, you can always ask them to share your post to increase your following.
Company website
Creating a company website can be a great way for a woodworking company to promote its products.
To get started, you will need to purchase a domain name and hosting. This cost will often be less than 10Є per month, depending on your plan.
Then it’s time to create your own website. For beginners, it is recommended to set up a website using WordPress as it is easy to manage. You can browse WordPress premium themes and choose a ready-made theme that will only need to be customised to your company’s needs.
