If I’m good at math, why not? Yes, you can. This is pretty easy for the math-geek-in-the-skirt crowd. How long does it take to make a quarter or a dime? How long does it take to make a dollar? The answer is really, really, really, really, really long. But don’t worry—it’s a really easy answer. […]
Crafts have long played as important sources of innovation throughout the industrial revolution and the modern age. Whether making things for profit or personal use, there will never be another kind of design for which the tools of the age can provide the means to produce. To that end, the most popular crafts are often […]
“The biggest challenge in getting a manufacturing business off the ground is how do you sell it,” says David Cote, a business development expert who is co-chair of R2W’s board, “and there’s no way to guarantee success.” In addition to high price-performance and the need to sell quickly, Cote sees a big opportunity to bring […]
When you take woodworking to the next level, you need all-around tools that will make your woodworking projects better. In a year or so, I hope to put together a set of “All-Around Tools” that covers the essentials—you’ll find everything we recommend on a couple of other pages of this site. What if I don’t […]
If your product has a short shelf life and doesn’t go through the stages of getting from concept to mass production, you’ll see your competition start to focus on your product and the product of whoever else is already doing the same thing. In this case, we’re focusing on The New York Times, which doesn’t […]
In the first place, it helps if your shop is very clean, and you have enough room! As such, you can cut wood with a saw or sawblower, use a jig saw, or whatever works for your technique. A lot of the time, you can still make profit! As mentioned previously, the most expensive tool, […]
You must be able to explain why you’re making a particular wood product. Your woodworking product needs to have characteristics that will attract an eager customer – your ideal customer. If you can’t explain your product, we won’t carry it. You should also have a good story, preferably something that relates to the woods you’re […]
What is Woodworking Magazine? How can I get involved? This site has been set up for the sole purpose of giving everyone their own platform to connect, discuss and make their dream projects! We are dedicated to promoting, nurturing and encouraging individuals and companies to make woodworking a reality. Whether your skills are as an […]
The only thing you need to sell is a few products that you have made for yourself and that have a profit. The items you can make and sell for profit are those that have a return on investment to the owner. However, what should not be made and sold are useless or worthless products, […]
I got to that point. I didn’t buy anything to sell, and my business did quite well. Eventually, when a friend started buying and selling their furniture, I realized that this was a way for me to make money, and I gave it a try. I thought my prices were amazing and that I would […]