RichardA Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 A little while back, a friend of mine from Louisana dropped in for a visit! While in my shop he spotted a Mallet that I don't use, so I gave it to him. The next week he called and asked me to make one for his mother in law for Christmas. Well, I did! Before it got sent to him, my mailman saw it an conned me into putting up a booth at our Fiddilers Jamboree 7/4/2015 selling my mallets. Well, I only had a couple, and I use them regularly, so, with wood I had around the shop, I began making some, with the intent of having a supply by the time next year rolls around. Then I noticed that I was gathering a large amount of scrap pieces! So, I figured, if I can sell mallets, I can probably sell cutting boards to! But even that was leaving me with scrap, so now I'm trying to use that scrap for end grain cutting boards.. This is getting outa hand, and my small shop is being over run with stuff I have to keep around for almost a year. I have plain, simple oak mallets, I have fiddleback maple mallets in 2 styles I have a big sucker that I guess I'll use for advertising my booth, and all the cutting boards are oak, maple cherry and some walnut. Next I'm going to have to come up with some sort of booth, as well as a display! Just thinking about it is wearing me out already! Here's what I have going on: And I might add.... This stuff is for sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Looking awesome! Do those boards have finish on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Looking awesome! Do those boards have finish on them? No finish yet, got a few more in the making, need to round over the edges, add a finger grip on the ends, gonna use mineral oil and beeswax for a finish, and I have 2 end grain boards just glued up about 10 minutes ago..... They're not fun! Here's some pics to show how much room I'm giving up for this con job. But I'm working wood... nothing wrong with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Just wondering, what do all these people want mallets for? I'm guessing that they aren't all woodworkers. Are they using them for tenderizing meat? Putting up tents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Walnuts. Lobster. Coercion. Hey Richard, do you leave those handles square or are they still in process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Walnuts. Lobster. Coercion. Hey Richard, do you leave those handles square or are they still in process? There are a few that are left square [actually rectangle] All the rest are shaped, and they are all getting 2 coats of WDO! Just wondering, what do all these people want mallets for? I'm guessing that they aren't all woodworkers. Are they using them for tenderizing meat? Putting up tents? Have you ever heard of decoration? These sit on a mantle or shelf, some sort of status symbol I guess! A couple have gone to new woodworkers. And that fiddleback maple ,when buffed out, shines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Just wondering, what do all these people want mallets for? I'm guessing that they aren't all woodworkers. Are they using them for tenderizing meat? Putting up tents? Could be a "Thor" convention.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 By Odin's throne, that one large hammer is worthy of Thor. Pretty impressive stuff. I know what you mean about it taking up space, however. I have a few craft items I put together for a sale that are taking up space until the next opportunity. Fortunately I've got a finished attic that I use as an office and that has a bit of space I can use to store this sort of thing. Looks like you're doing a pretty good job of using nooks and crannies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 By Odin's throne, that one large hammer is worthy of Thor. Pretty impressive stuff. I know what you mean about it taking up space, however. I have a few craft items I put together for a sale that are taking up space until the next opportunity. Fortunately I've got a finished attic that I use as an office and that has a bit of space I can use to store this sort of thing. Looks like you're doing a pretty good job of using nooks and crannies. I've run out of nooks, only 2 crannies left.... Guess the guest bedroom get's it's fill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Richard, it sound like you need to get an etsy account, or start using more expensive kindlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Richard, it sound like you need to get an etsy account, or start using more expensive kindlin. Okay, I'll bite...Since I'm an old fart.... please explain an etsy account! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Okay, I'll bite...Since I'm an old fart.... please explain an etsy account! if you make an account with https://www.etsy.com you can post pictures and sell what you make online. This page talks about it. https://www.etsy.com/sell/?ref=ft This is a local woodwork that i know for example. https://www.etsy.com/shop/millerwoodwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 if you make an account with https://www.etsy.com you can post pictures and sell what you make online. This page talks about it. https://www.etsy.com/sell/?ref=ft This is a local woodwork that i know for example. https://www.etsy.com/shop/millerwoodwork Well Dan, I went there and looked around........ Never saw so much silicone since a Dolly Parton concert! Do folks actually make a living selling stuff there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Do folks actually make a living selling stuff there? That's depends on the seller, what they are selling, and how much they need/want to make. check this guy out, he looks to actually be making stuff. he has had roughly 5000 sales over the last 6 years and his average price is about $50. If we do some estimating, that's a little north of $40k a year. https://www.etsy.com/shop/andrewsreclaimed some other sites you could consider are 1) https://squareup.com/market 2) http://www.custommade.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Okay, I'll bite...Since I'm an old fart.... please explain an etsy account! Damn, I'm glad I've got company. No offense old fart...just saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 That's depends on the seller, what they are selling, and how much they need/want to make. check this guy out, he looks to actually be making stuff. he has had roughly 5000 sales over the last 6 years and his average price is about $50. If we do some estimating, that's a little north of $40k a year. https://www.etsy.com/shop/andrewsreclaimed some other sites you could consider are 1) https://squareup.com/market 2) http://www.custommade.com Dan, I owe you one..... That etsy place is weird, but custom made is a place I going to look into, thank you...Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Dan, I owe you one..... That etsy place is weird, but custom made is a place I going to look into, thank you...RichardNo problem, just make sure you are aware of the business model, as etsy & custom made are different. Most of the stuff on etsy is something that's already made, while custom made is more connecting with someone you would do a commission for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 No problem, just make sure you are aware of the business model, as etsy & custom made are different. Most of the stuff on etsy is something that's already made, while custom made is more connecting with someone you would do a commission for. Understood..... My preference would be the custom route. What I've been doing now is just a side gig, because I get bored doing nothing. And you'll see that when you reach my age. Sit still to long and they throw dirt over you! By the way I already do a few small commissions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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