I made your beer caddy and used it as a gift at our company holiday party. Everyone really liked it! Though I made a fair amount of mistakes, I was pretty happy with the results. Thanks, David P.!!
That last line before the outro was probably one of the most motivating and uplifting thing I needed to hear. I was about a day away from calling it quits on woodworking because I've been running into problems but I really needed this video. Thank you.
A lot of people turn their noses up at craft show prices - like they're expecting garage sale prices. Artisan and creative work is so undervalued, it's crazy. You're expected to work for peanuts "for love of the craft." Glad to see you leading the charge on pricing your work properly, Dave!
Dave I was raised just South of Toledo and appreciate the plug on Great Lakes Brewery. Their Elliot Ness is one of the things I miss the most about Ohio. I've been a subscriber for a bit and really enjoy your content, keep it up.
Definitely agree with not under valuing your time and work. I would caution anyone from totally ditching the fancy math though, you can seriously under estimate your day rate if you don't understand margin and are only looking at your own labor. Also there is a reality check too, if you can only make 4 of those a day and your day rate is 500, that's an expensive beer caddy that likely won't sell, so be realistic with what you make and it needs to be very efficient or really unique in order to sell for the price you need it to. Love that you are one of the few to talk numbers over the years and look forward to the update on these and what else you make for the show.
Great project and video as always! We can appreciate your advice about not undervaluing yourself when pricing your creations. That is so true, and is something to always keep in mind when making handmade items.
Great project and great video as always. After reading some comments I have to agree. People definitely snub their nose up at craft shows expecting some great deal. It's all trial and error. You find the shows that bring in good artisans that do great work and know how to price theirselves. Finding the right shows is important as well. Dont do just any show.
This could also make a Coke bottle caddy and I like to plant things so it would certainly expand on what kind of crafting show you like or attend you could simply label them accordingly!. 👍👍👍👍
So true! You not only have to make sure you do not undervalue yourself, you have to make sure you do not allow others to undervalue you. Lowering your price because someone is complaining about it, is not only allowing them to undervalue, you are participating in that undervaluing.
Sadly it is often the artist that undervalues their own work, not the clients. Simultaneously shooting themselves in the foot and bringing down expectations for the rest of the designers.
This video was great, man. I’ve been wanting to make a beer tote for a while. Probably a little different though, because I wanna do a video for it as well. Gotta love the walnut. This video felt a lot more like some of your older stuff. Good job.
I love your channel! Just binge watched all your stuff for a second time cause I love the way you do your projects! I’m going to try this out this week, thanks for the inspiration!
I didn`t intend to use this woodworking book, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* but instead curious about it. I had been truly amazed after trying it. It never dissatisfied me in my desire to have more information about the art of wood working. I discovered several topics such as wood types as well as designing your workshop..
I love you David, you were my, my first ever CZcams subscription. I'm glad you're doing some videos like this, was just looking at the old ones. I'm trying to get ready for the holiday season here too, #poiemawoodworks
I think that most of us haven't been to a woodwork expo. I know that I personally would love to hear more about it. What to expect and so on. Maybe some tips if you want to have a booth or som. I know that it's hella expensive to have a booth at tattoo conventions and you have to work nonstop to brake even, that is mostly for exposure.
I love the idea. How much does the caddy weigh by itself? It’s just so thick. Wouldn’t it be heavy? If I was to use thinner ply wood, would it not be strong enough or is it ok?
I made a beer caddy just a couple weeks ago out of European oak.I t was a gift for my son, so I stenciled his name on the side. If anyone here would like to see it I posted some photos on the Maker's Central facebook and Instagram pages.
Regarding your formula for pricing and as a father of 3 working a 60 hour/week job, I'd pay out to get a full day in the shop...so I guess that's why I give most of my stuff away!
Probably not Elliot Ness that color band on the label is brown. The orange looks like Burning River. My favorite is Blackout Stout. Great Lakes is my favorite craft brew. A clink of a bottle to you! :-)
Would not an "endcap" pattern and a flush trim bit in your router speed up the batching of parts? Could one maybe even have all the holes pre-drilled in the pattern to transfer to the blank and then go back and drill the 1/4" holes in to the sides after everything is glued up?
Stupid human question. Could you cut the rectangular plates for the endcaps, adhere your pattern to the plates and simply route the whole thing at once or should you really cut off most of the excess and then use the flush router to clean things up? Totally different note. I remembered seeing Iggy Swan making a custom jig for his table saw to make angled cuts repeatedly. Instead of adhering a pattern and then having to remove it, building a jig to quickly make the angled top cuts would probably be a better plan, huh?
Both approaches you've mentioned are valid paths. I make angled versions and another with a more rounded, wavy endcap. I have a table saw jig for angled version and a template for the wavy version. Yes cut away as much material on bandsaw before attacking with a router. Just makes it easier.
Iv'e been thinking to do a craft fair. after i make something and to price it to where its worth my time. the price is higher than i think people may pay. So i was thinking to make a high end version and a budget version. so the customers would have a choice of which one they want to buy. have you or any one else reading this tried this tactic? whats you opinion?
Tough call. When I do craft shows I don't make any variants of one product. Too much choice leads to the buyer not knowing what to do and walking away to think about it. Many times they don't come back. That being said, I've never tried this technique.
Get the plans for this beer tote here: makesomething.com/product/6-pack-beer-caddy-plans
Where is the sanding music? :-(
I made your beer caddy and used it as a gift at our company holiday party. Everyone really liked it! Though I made a fair amount of mistakes, I was pretty happy with the results. Thanks, David P.!!
Right on, that's awesome! As long as you learn from those mistakes it's all good!
That last line before the outro was probably one of the most motivating and uplifting thing I needed to hear. I was about a day away from calling it quits on woodworking because I've been running into problems but I really needed this video. Thank you.
It's great that you are revisiting these types of projects! Love the bigger builds too, but these are just great.
A lot of people turn their noses up at craft show prices - like they're expecting garage sale prices. Artisan and creative work is so undervalued, it's crazy. You're expected to work for peanuts "for love of the craft." Glad to see you leading the charge on pricing your work properly, Dave!
My wife wanted go to your aunt Joanne's house...I went to Guitar Center - win win in my book.
"Make those projects and sell them." God damn man of the people right there!
My favorite mod to the totes I’ve made is a rare earth magnet set in from the back beneath the bottle opener to catch the caps.
Great idea.
I live right by UT in Toledo and nearly crapped my pants when you said Kencraft hahaha whaddup #419!
Now I know where to do my sanding again. Another great video. Always look forward to them.
Dave I was raised just South of Toledo and appreciate the plug on Great Lakes Brewery. Their Elliot Ness is one of the things I miss the most about Ohio. I've been a subscriber for a bit and really enjoy your content, keep it up.
A small little box attached under the can opener to catch the bottle tops would be awesome
Definitely agree with not under valuing your time and work. I would caution anyone from totally ditching the fancy math though, you can seriously under estimate your day rate if you don't understand margin and are only looking at your own labor. Also there is a reality check too, if you can only make 4 of those a day and your day rate is 500, that's an expensive beer caddy that likely won't sell, so be realistic with what you make and it needs to be very efficient or really unique in order to sell for the price you need it to. Love that you are one of the few to talk numbers over the years and look forward to the update on these and what else you make for the show.
Nice job !
I'm planning on making these for a up coming craft show, appreciate the free plans!
They're supposed to be free? Shows me they cost money
Great project and video as always! We can appreciate your advice about not undervaluing yourself when pricing your creations. That is so true, and is something to always keep in mind when making handmade items.
Great looking product!
Classic Picciuto! Glad to see the fun and enthusiasm!
Love Great Lakes beer. Way to represent CLE
The video came in the exact moment, thank you for that. Cheers
Had to wait until the end of today so I could watch it, awesome project to batch out!!
I really appreciate you taking the time to show multiple approaches to these builds! Great podcast and great channel!
That's funny. I literally just drew one of these up this morning. Thanks man.
soy de ecuador muy cool este proyecto
Great project and great video as always. After reading some comments I have to agree. People definitely snub their nose up at craft shows expecting some great deal. It's all trial and error. You find the shows that bring in good artisans that do great work and know how to price theirselves. Finding the right shows is important as well. Dont do just any show.
Cheers🍻
Looks good very nice
Waiting on glue to dry ... Got to see this awesome build.... Thanks brother ! Think it's next ! Cheers !
Yes! These videos are what got me into woodworking. Love it!
Mmmm Great Lakes beer!
Great video! Thanks for the encouragement to go make something, and to not be afraid to make a profit by doing something you enjoy.
Great video, David. I've been wanting to make one of these for a year, now I have something guide me.
This could also make a Coke bottle caddy and I like to plant things so it would certainly expand on what kind of crafting show you like or attend you could simply label them accordingly!. 👍👍👍👍
so nice.
Preach on about not undervaluing yourself. Happens way too much in graphic design. The struggle is real.
So true!
You not only have to make sure you do not undervalue yourself, you have to make sure you do not allow others to undervalue you.
Lowering your price because someone is complaining about it, is not only allowing them to undervalue, you are participating in that undervaluing.
Scott Tovey thing is nobody hardly buys anything where i live if i make my jewelry boxes as much as i want.
That's on top of the people wanting free work because it's "good for your portfolio" or "will lead to paid work in the future"
Sadly it is often the artist that undervalues their own work, not the clients. Simultaneously shooting themselves in the foot and bringing down expectations for the rest of the designers.
I love me some Great Lakes. Cant wait until Christmas Ale comes back around! Also, great video as always brother!
Awesome job David!! Thank you for sharing and I hope to put this to good use!!😊👍
These look cool, I make mine from reclaimed wood and they sell well at craft fairs.
This video was great, man. I’ve been wanting to make a beer tote for a while. Probably a little different though, because I wanna do a video for it as well.
Gotta love the walnut. This video felt a lot more like some of your older stuff. Good job.
Congratulations for your channel there is much to learn ! Thanks for our flag in your workshop! ! I admire your work , greetings from Mexico!
Thanks neighbor!
Now I want a beer...actually another one really! 🍺
Cheers!
I love your channel! Just binge watched all your stuff for a second time cause I love the way you do your projects! I’m going to try this out this week, thanks for the inspiration!
My goodness! Thanks!
"I am the Walnut, goo goo g'joob"
Another great video and project. I’ve been watching for years and just got your books. So many beautiful projects with easy to follow inspiration.
Right on, thanks Mark!!
always solid work, always entertaining. That's my friend David! Nice!
I didn`t intend to use this woodworking book, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* but instead curious about it. I had been truly amazed after trying it. It never dissatisfied me in my desire to have more information about the art of wood working. I discovered several topics such as wood types as well as designing your workshop..
I liked your old videos about the easy Xmas ideas you should some more this year.
Thank you! And I'm planning on it!
Great video and thanks for all inspiration. That tote will make a good gift. I have to make some of these
Very nice presentation!!!
Simple and cute, great
Sweet looking tote brother!
That’s totes cool.
I see what you did there.
Great video again, looking forward to your smaller projects...wish we could get Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald down here in Kansas.
You move so quickly lol. Love your vids.
I love you David, you were my, my first ever CZcams subscription. I'm glad you're doing some videos like this, was just looking at the old ones. I'm trying to get ready for the holiday season here too, #poiemawoodworks
Right on, thanks!! More videos like this coming as I get ready!
Loved it! Has inspired me to make something similar! :)
Great project. Was just thinking what if you put 6 dowels on each end since it holds a 6 pack lol
Great video David.
Great, as always
I think that most of us haven't been to a woodwork expo. I know that I personally would love to hear more about it. What to expect and so on. Maybe some tips if you want to have a booth or som. I know that it's hella expensive to have a booth at tattoo conventions and you have to work nonstop to brake even, that is mostly for exposure.
Never been to a woodwork expo but I have a 3 year old video on craft show tips and tricks. czcams.com/video/NkjwV08cB4U/video.html
Fantastico, gracias!!!!
Cool quick product! A real wood worker wood have used pocket hole screws though ;-)
Make Brooklyn I know, right!?!
Love it!
I was surprised you did not make a custom sled to cut those angles faster than on the band saw.
3:15 I'm always proud to see my nation's flag on the background of your videos. Yep, the rainbow one. 😃
😁
Looks like a old tool box I use to have. Is that where you got the idea from??
I actually made something like this for my dad last Christmas except I used hand cut dovetails
Really cool David! 👍👊
Excelente👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Love your videos!
when cutting the dowels couldn't you use a miter saw instead of a bandsaw?
I love the idea. How much does the caddy weigh by itself? It’s just so thick. Wouldn’t it be heavy? If I was to use thinner ply wood, would it not be strong enough or is it ok?
Mmmmmm mmm mmmm . Old school cool.
I made a beer caddy just a couple weeks ago out of European oak.I t was a gift for my son, so I stenciled his name on the side. If anyone here would like to see it I posted some photos on the Maker's Central facebook and Instagram pages.
Great uplifting video with a nice personality. Quick question..Do your plans come in Metric for us European peasants? Thanks
Just when I think I can get #RespectTheWalnut out of my head. Thanks for the laugh and the content
Cheers for the beer tote video!
When can we expect the charcuterie board vid with the elusive model David Prosciutto? It had to be asked.
More business expense beers, I'm onto you Picciuto!
Work is work. Work hard.
Regarding your formula for pricing and as a father of 3 working a 60 hour/week job, I'd pay out to get a full day in the shop...so I guess that's why I give most of my stuff away!
Still worth it. I bought your plans for the wine caddies, and my cherry/maple caddies went over incredibly well as gifts.
How many can be made from a full 4'x8' sheet?
Getting back to the original name of the channel?
Is that some Elliot Ness in that caddy? I love me some Great Lakes beer!
Probably not Elliot Ness that color band on the label is brown. The orange looks like Burning River. My favorite is Blackout Stout. Great Lakes is my favorite craft brew. A clink of a bottle to you! :-)
Picciuto Style! : ) Great video. Love your pricing tips.
Classic Picciuto ;)
Great Lakes nice pick do you like comedor perrie
I do but that stuff knocks me out!
I love how you called that masking tape when that's painters tape
I love how you pointed that out!
@@MakeSomething still got to love you videos they're always interesting
but isn’t painters tape used for masking off area?
@@charlesholland6851 yes it is I was just being silly
Would not an "endcap" pattern and a flush trim bit in your router speed up the batching of parts? Could one maybe even have all the holes pre-drilled in the pattern to transfer to the blank and then go back and drill the 1/4" holes in to the sides after everything is glued up?
I’m sure it would!
Stupid human question. Could you cut the rectangular plates for the endcaps, adhere your pattern to the plates and simply route the whole thing at once or should you really cut off most of the excess and then use the flush router to clean things up?
Totally different note. I remembered seeing Iggy Swan making a custom jig for his table saw to make angled cuts repeatedly. Instead of adhering a pattern and then having to remove it, building a jig to quickly make the angled top cuts would probably be a better plan, huh?
Both approaches you've mentioned are valid paths. I make angled versions and another with a more rounded, wavy endcap. I have a table saw jig for angled version and a template for the wavy version. Yes cut away as much material on bandsaw before attacking with a router. Just makes it easier.
We’re did get your cross-cut sled?
Wheres your scroll saw....Great video.
I don’t own one! Maybe someday! Thanks!
what kind of resaw blade do you use for your band saw
Laguna Resaw King. I really do like it!
Sorry to ask but what price would they go for in the UK pound plz roughly, thank you.
the grizzly bandsaw is m.i.a.!
What do you charge at the craft show for your beer totes?
Back to using walnut #classicpicciuto
Ha!
I like it...I mean, Check It! Ha ha. Good video, David. Will Kelli be making some baskets for the show this time too?
Thanks! And yep she will!
Man, there in the intro you were almost like a Drunken Woodworker
Hi David
Make one to hold two growlers!
I've been meaning to make one that holds 2 growlers. I'm thinking a leather strap/handle is in order...
Could you jig the angle cuts, since you have a hole and base reference?
I believe so
I would.
Found a good related video czcams.com/video/C3_sOUoNbpw/video.html
What is the name of the craft show and when/where will it be? It would be great to be able to go and meet you and buy something you’ve made.
If I get accepted:
www.handmadetoledo.com/makers-mart/
Iv'e been thinking to do a craft fair. after i make something and to price it to where its worth my time. the price is higher than i think people may pay. So i was thinking to make a high end version and a budget version. so the customers would have a choice of which one they want to buy. have you or any one else reading this tried this tactic? whats you opinion?
Tough call. When I do craft shows I don't make any variants of one product. Too much choice leads to the buyer not knowing what to do and walking away to think about it. Many times they don't come back. That being said, I've never tried this technique.
Do craft shows pay in Exposure Points like music gigs? :)