Woodturning | Project That Sells - Money Saving, Eco Friendly Seed Pot Mold

In this project I make a form and press to make paper seedling started cups from news paper. This project wins on many levels. It is very easy to make the mold and the pots, uses scrap wood and news paper which everyone has, is environmentally friendly and saves money! I made the first one of these 25 years ago as a prototype for an entrepreneur and I think given the cost of everything including vegetables it is a good time to bring it back. I hope you enjoy the video, thank you to all who watch! Please leave a comment and a thumbs up or down!

[@jackthompson5092]

Gardening season is just around the corner. Great project.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jack!

[@gaylegreer9798]

Tom Here; what a spectacular idea!! Always so enjoyable to watch and learn from you!!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Tom, I appreciate it!

[@davidharwood9552]

🌹🌻🌼🌸🌺🥀. Excellent turning. Roll on summer. 🌞🌞🌞

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks David, yes, bring on summer!

[@kevinbooth2063]

Very interesting way to make the seedling pots and good use of news paper. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Kevin, I appreciate it!

[@PBUCKY1969]

Really good video thanks - as food prices start to hike people need to become more self sufficient - not only will I make a couple of different sizes of these for myself I'll make some to sell too - I imagine garden centres would be interested in using and selling these!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Paully, I made 512 this spring. Took a few hours but i made the pots and my boy filled them so we had a good time at it. Thanks for watching!

[@79Firegirl]

Gonna make this one for my dad.. 👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Excellent! Thanks for watching!

[@mdaley3102]

What a cool idea. Smart and fun.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Michael!

[@dtork47]

What a great idea, thanks again. Stay well.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks! You keep well also!

[@brooksmartin5183]

Awesome Homesteading tip

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@JiggsysShed]

That is such a great idea. Nice work Lewis.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jiggsy! I appreciate you watching buddy!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Lewis, That is such a clever idea and probably will make a couple to see how they sell. Take care mate. Cheers, Huw

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Huw! Good luck!

[@kevat9kcreations]

I have got to make one of these fir someone so thanks for the info. See you on one of the lives

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Kev!

[@monopinion8799]

Smart venue. Thank you!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Sylvie!

[@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033]

Always great ideas.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you for watching Len!

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Nice project, Lewis. Take care. 😊

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank Rob, I appreciate you watching!

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Nice project Lewis! Well done!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Seth, I appreciate it buddy!

[@warrenkaye8679]

Thank you for sharing

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you for watching Warren!

[@daveb.misc.2589]

Great idea Lewis!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Dave!

[@shanehurst31]

Very neat idea

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Shane!

[@darylreinke2619]

Great idea

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Daryl!

[@trurex007lee7]

I’ve never seen or heard of making those kind of paper molds before for seedings. Thanks for broadening my horticultural horizons.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Haha thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@54lespaul77]

Thanks Lewis. My daughter and son-in-law are buying a piece of property in the caribou region of BC, and I know they want to grow their veggies. This will definitely be a project I’ll do for them.
Cheers, Rick

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Excellent Rick! Thanks for watching!

[@GavSedae]

These are a great idea Lewis

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Gav! I appreciate it buddy!

[@josephcraft2845]

Pretty cool idea

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Joseph!

[@joerash9020]

Cool idea have to try it

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Joe, I appreciate you watching!

[@gtdblair1623]

Cool project Lewis

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Blain, I appreciate you watching buddy!

[@tedcarson2971]

Great idea thanks for sharing.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Ted, I have made 312 planting pots this year so far. It works great. Thinking Of showing a video of some of the garden stuff. I appreciate you watching!

[@ralphvanpelt1356]

Cool!!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Ralph!

[@laurencebugeja4160]

It is a very interesting project that surly many people will like it and it is something totally different from usual that one can see well done Lewis appreciate a lot not only for sharing but that as I said before its something different that we like to see thanks again bye and enjoy your day.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Laurence! I try to mix it up! I appreciate you watching!

[@jayscott306]

I really enjoy these videos, Lewis. It's great to have these useful little projects when you have a bit more time before calling it a day and I have at least three people in mind for these as a gift.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Excellent Jay! I’m glad you like them, I like doing them! I appreciate you watching as always!

[@Susanjilek1953]

Great idea!!! My sister would love one of these.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Susan, they are handy!

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Nice little project Lewis, perfectly timed as well as it is time to make things for gardeners.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Pete! I suspect you can make more than 5 sets in an hour. I appreciate you watching buddy!

[@stephanielovatt2787]

Thank you for showing us how to make these! I have some scrap wood, and a long list of potentially easy projects. This looks short and sweet, in terms of making time. Thanks!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Stephanie, they are very quick for sure!

[@felocarp]

Brilliant idea, Lewis! This is now on my list of things to turn. Thanks!

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Greg, I appreciate you watching!

[@ianappletreelodge]

Excellent beginners project, thank you for sharing.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Ian, I appreciate it!

[@janeoverby2151]

You make the most interesting things Lewis. They give me ideas to try. That turned out pretty cool.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Jane! I think I made the first one of these 25 years ago! I appreciate you watching!

[@dangraf3504]

What a great project ! Thanks for sharing !

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Dan!

[@outinthesticks1035]

Good timing on this project . I recommend getting a machinists vice to put on your drill press

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

I have a drill press vice but I do so many irregular things it seldom gets used. If I were making a bunch I would use it though. Thanks for watching!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great little project. Well done. Thanks for sharing it.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Doug!

[@L_A_WOOD]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing. 👍😊

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

Brilliant Lewis, love it. Gonna try it myself 😁👍🏼👏

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Japie!

[@ConcreteLand]

I love this and so will my wife. I accidentally hit the 👎button then immediately hit the 👍 like I intended. Sorry, hope this doesn’t screw up anything.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

No worries, that doesn’t hurt a thing! I appreciate it!

[@Stable_Studio]

excellent video Lewis thanks for sharing

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Brian, I appreciate it buddy!

[@Woodturningwithbarry]

Well done Lewis I’m liking that idea take care mate

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you Barry, I appreciate it!

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

That was pretty cool👍😎

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank Luie! I appreciate you watching buddy!

[@DennisDuboisLifeview]

I really appreciate these type of video's Lewis. They give me great turning ideas plus you always give us an idea of what to charge for the item. Pricing is always a problem for me and I tend to sell my turnings to cheap. Story of my life..... sigh..

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Dennis! I’m glad it some help. I appreciate you watching buddy!

[@delvinstickyfingers3103]

You could put more than 1 circular channel in the base to accommodate different size molds.

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

You could but it is good to have that center in there to crimp. I appreciate you watching.

[@jessetutterrow4320]

Thanks for the video. I plan to make one for me and a couple to see how they sell.
Am I correct in assuming that the newspaper decays away?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Hey Jesse! Yes the paper just decays and the roots pass through. Thank you for watching!

[@myerscok]

Great video Lewis, very inspiring.
I would love it if you could mention what chisel you are using at each stage. I’m an absolute newbie and it would be great to learn what each chisel is best for. 👍

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thank you! I’ll try to remember to do that!

[@Buttonwoodcrafts]

I like this idea, thank you for sharing. Have you used these before? I am curious how well the paper holds up to the damp environment? Cheers,

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Chris! I have used them. The hold up decently. Of course you can roll more or less layers so it is dependent on that. One thing I find when watering to put the water in the tray and not on top works best.

[@michaellionart4841]

Interesting. Not seen or heard of anything like this/these before (t’other side of ye olde ponde). Do instructions exist on how to use it/them?
Thank You 🙏

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Hi Michael, once you have made the paper planter just use it the same way you would one made of Pete moss. They should be placed in trays and watered from the bottom. I will be showing my planting rack in an upcoming video where I am using 512 of these. Keep an eye open!

[@michaellionart4841]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman champion thank you.

[@kathrynseaman6482]

these are great gifts for the gardeners! are you selling them too?

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks Kathryn! I used to but I don’t do production turning now, I just show the stuff I have made that sell well to help new people. Thanks for watching!

[@kathrynseaman6482]

@@TheKlondikeCraftsman that's fine thanks for letting me know

[@johnfritz3792]

What was the size of the drill bit? Thanks

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Hey John, the bit was 2-1/8” thanks for watching!

[@williamjones914]

Hi, what are the dimensions of the blocks before you turn them? Really enjoy your videos and as a beginner they are very helpful

[@TheKlondikeCraftsman]

Thanks William! That one was 2-3/4 square by 5” long but you can go any size that works for you really. Thanks for watching!