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I assume you haven't seen any of my other videos or you would know that I have only done a few of these videos. Most of my videos just simply show how to make things. Why would I promote an item I am selling unless I no longer want to sell it? My goal of these videos is to give some ideas and provide any info I can about the potential it would have as a product to sell. I do very little marketing on the items I sell on an unrelated Etsy store and the sales estimates Everbee has for my items is lower than what they actually are so I feel confident in it providing good enough information to explore making and selling the item. Thanks for watching.

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I've seen properly done miters pull apart just from shrinking and swelling due to seasonal humidity changes. If I am selling something, especially online, my goal is customer satisfaction. A bad review can do significant damage to a store. You may be right about it being strong enough for that application, but it is still a weak spot and will inevitably lead to bad reviews if it were to fail. Add a spline or make it a lap joint and I'd feel much better about it. Thanks for your comment.

@@StoneAndTimberShopClass A spline is for sure a good option, I usually use an dowl in miters that can't be seen on the outside once its glued. But a pocke hole screw would, imo, ruin that clean look, even with a plug. But I am probably more likely to notice/care about that than an average consumer. We are our own harshest critics.

100% agree. Dowel would work. I didn't love the pocket hole idea, just thought it would hold better than a simple miter.

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

Definitely. Very good suggestion!

Yep,that would work too. Thanks for the input and for watching!

I love the Cabot Australian Timber Oil stain. I understand the concerns about pressure treated. Thanks for the input!

Agreed. I think a Walnut one would look really nice.

Glad you enjoyed it. I usually like to show things being made, but I am in the process of moving so I didn't have as much time available and my shop is in no way ready to make much of anything. So, I decided to at least explain how to make the items. Thanks for watching!

You're probably right!

I would agree. A dado cut underneath to fit the leg into with glue would make a strong joint. My only reason for not going there for this video is it is a little more advanced technique and either requires a lot of cuts, a router with a fence/good straight edge guide, or a dado blade for the table saw. Very good comment, thanks for watching and engaging!

I was asked to build that one for a wrestling tournament and thought it would make a great "how to" video so I decided to record it. Thanks for watching!

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I made mine 18" deep. Looking at it from the front, the widths of each one ended up being 22.5" for the middle and 23.25" for the ends.

The thickness would be 3/4" but 2-1/2" isn't a standard width that I've ever seen. The widths usually go up in 2" increments. 1x2, 1x4, 1x6, 1x8, 1x10, and 1x12 are the most common 1x sizes.

Sounds good. The table sure beats trying to rest a cup in the sand and hoping it doesn't get knocked over.

The cnc files are made in the Carbide Create software. It is a free download.

We are in Venice

Yeah it is very nice to have something so lightweight and portable. Thanks for watching

I have definitely thought about that. I have a big "barn" fan I may need to bring to Florida with me the next trip I make.

Thanks Wayne. It will take a little time but I'll figure it out.

Thanks Dan. I am sure it will work out

Lincoln St Woodworks just put out a video recently about managing space in his 1 car garage ^^

Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing that.

I am always on the lookout for inexpensive shirts to wear in my videos because I have a bad habit of wiping paint, caulk, or any other mess that is on my hands onto my shirt. I thought a Buc-ee's one would be good. Thanks for watching!

Glad you enjoyed it

3/4"

We made small easels when my kids were off school for covid closures. I wanted to have an activity for the family to do so we tried some CZcams guided painting. My wife needed a whiteboard stand so I used what I learned on the small easels and just enlarged it. Thanks for watching!

Thank you

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

Great idea! Personalization is great for etsy sales. They are an easy build for sure. Thanks for watching

Thanks for watching!

Thank you. I was actually a high school wood shop teacher for 18 years. It is a little different teaching through video. I'm just trying to get better with each one. Thanks for watching.

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

3 to 4 feet long would be fine.

You can make cuts other ways, but the miter saw is so efficient with the time it takes to make cuts that I personally wouldn't want to go without one. It is definitely my most used saw.

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

Glad it can be some help. I am in the process of creating a mini course that will help people get started with operating the machine and using the software. It's not quite done yet. More to come on this in future videos. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the information! I do not know much about plants, fake or not.

I have only sold items at a craft fair one time. That was several years ago and I did not try selling this item. I would think it depends a lot on where you are located and if there is much competition. If I had to guess, it should sell for a similar price to what can be found on Etsy. It may take a little bit of trial and error. Set a price you feel is fair and see how it does. Adjust up or down for the next fair depending on how fast they sell. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

CNC machines operate on files called G-codes. Carbide Create can create the G-code. You would just need to import the G-code into your machine software.

You are right, shipping can end up being expensive. You have to find something that you can either build it into the price and offer free shipping or add it on at the end. I occasionally find items that offer free shipping and I wonder how they are making any money because their margins already seemed low. It doesn't necessarily mean it is a bad item to make but it may mean it is something you sell locally so you do not have to ship it. Thanks for watching!

@@StoneAndTimberShopClass I wonder if something like that could be made so that it is easily put together and can ship flat....

​@@StoneAndTimberShopClassYes, in Australia it's not worth trying to sell anything hand made on Etsy anymore. The free shipping and low prices have killed us makers. Those items you show are nice but I wouldn't even bother trying to compete with those low prices unless you're happy to work your butt off for $5 an hour and spend half your week sanding and the other half the week packing items and answering emails. You'll make your local Post Office rich and Etsy but that's about it. Trust me I've tried it for over 20 years and it's harder now than ever to sell hand made online.

@@leslieapplegate65perhaps offer that as an option? Free shipping if purchased as a kit and pay for shipping if assembled

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Glad to hear it!

I got mine at Menards. They were on a clearance discount. I am not surprised that Amazon would have them cheaper. If I were making these to sell that is definitely one place I would look. Thanks for the input and for watching!

I would use a cardboard box and packing materials such as packaging peanuts or those air pocket bags like what come in Amazon boxes. You can buy boxes online. You would just need to find a size large enough to accommodate the item and packaging materials. Thanks for watching. Good luck!

I got my numbers from Menards. I am sure you could find similar ones at other home improvement stores or even Amazon. Thanks for watching!

Very good point. I actually don't have either so I used the next best option I had on hand

@@StoneAndTimberShopClass We learn every day something.

Plastic or Rubber Mallet.? Depends on how hard you tend to hit it..😎 or, how hard the wood is. I have a rubber one that I usually like for soft woods, and I a plastic one for hardwoods.

I drilled 2 holes in the mortar and used Tapcon screws

@@StoneAndTimberShopClass thank you! 😊

I didn't because my porch is wide enough that rain will never get to it. Holes or cutting a small 45 degree angle off the corners of the bottom would be good if it is in the weather. Thanks for watching!