Live Edge

Which tool brand should you choose?  What are the best tool brands to buy?  What tool brands are best for woodworking?  Which tool brands have the longest life?  We all want to ensure we are buying quality tools that will last.  We will discuss Dewalt vs Milwaukee, Ridgid vs Ryobi, Craftsman vs Kobalt and much more.  The best woodworking tools can be subjective in many cases.  In this show we will discuss the best tool brands to buy and why brand loyalty exists.  Join us at 7:00 p.m. every Tuesday for Live Edge.

Watch the video version of the show here: https://youtu.be/NgOT2Q690Xc

Support the show

When we started out, we were on a very tight budget so we know the struggle is real.  Finding budget friendly tools and projects is key to starting out as a beginner woodworker.  On this episode we will discuss how to find the best deals and what types of projects are great for those on a budget. Save money on tools, wood and supplies.  Money saving hacks for woodworking. Just because you are trying to save money woodworking doesn't mean you can't make awesome projects.  Let's talk shop!

Live Edge woodworking show is live every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. central time here on YouTube. Disclaimer: Amazon and other affiliate links are used in this description and they help support this channel if you choose to use the links and make purchases.  Live Edge Woodworking Show Episode 7. 

Buy our woodworking plans here: https://www.731woodworks.com/store

Support the show

In this video we will discuss how we run our woodworking business.  Disclaimer: we are not CPAs or Attorneys.  Consult a professional for your specific needs. We will discuss the following: Do you need a LLC for a woodworking business?   How to do taxes with a woodworking business? We will talk about online selling woodworking projects including selling on Etsy and Facebook. What are some of the best practices when taking woodworking orders including pricing, how to manage/keep track of orders, giving time estimates for delivery, and taking multiple orders at one time from several customers.  We will discuss this and much more.  Join us for live chat and woodworking Q&A.

Live Edge woodworking show is live every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. central time here on YouTube. Disclaimer: Amazon and other affiliate links are used in this description and they help support this channel if you choose to use the links and make purchases.  Live Edge Woodworking Show Episode 6. 

Support the show

In this video we will discuss when you should buy the bigger woodworking tools and in what order.  Do you buy a planer or jointer first?  Do you buy a miter saw or table saw first?  What is the best table saw?  What is the best miter saw?  Should you save for a better saw or buy a lower end model now.  Let's discuss these hard choices on the Live Edge woodworking show every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. central time. Disclaimer: Amazon and other affiliate links are used in this description and they help support this channel if you choose to use the links and make purchases.  Watch the video version of Live Edge Woodworking Show Episode 5 here: https://youtu.be/WvX0CEpuCkY

Support the show

Fear has killed more dreams than failures ever have or will.  Woodworking is like anything else in life.  You have to take that first step if you want to succeed.  The only way to get better is to try and try again.  If you are scared your woodworking won't be good enough, or you can't make something without certain tools, you are holding yourself back from a great and rewarding hobby or business.  The woodworking business is tough.  But if it was easy, everyone would do it.  Don't let fear of failure hold you back.   You need to make fear your enemy.  Don't back down from it.  Go after it.  Let's make some sawdust!

Support the show

We will be discussing what woodworking trends we think will be the best selling woodworking projects of 2021!  What styles, colors, and projects we think will help you make money woodworking in the coming year.  We will look back at 2020 and discuss some of our favorite projects of the year.  Also we will talk about what to expect from us in 2021, Lord willing.  Watch the video version of the show here https://youtu.be/etGnnbAmKzQ

Support the show

How do you find that work-life balance when you are working on your side hustle? If you are woodworking part time and have a full time job, you will have to find a way to balance work and family.  It can be a challenge to say the least to find that balance between work and home.  In this video Mrs. 731 and I discuss how we balance running a side hustle along with family life and full-time jobs.  I think that woodworking is one of the best side hustle ideas right now.  You can do it from home and make good money doing it.  What does it take to run a business while also having a full time job?  How many hours per week do you woodwork?  How do you balance work and home? Trying to find a healthy balance of a side hustle with a full time job can take some strategic planning and intentional actions on your part.  You also have to balance work and your relationship with your spouse or significant other.  Trying to do woodworking part time and have a full time job can certainly spread you thin.  But if your goal is to make woodworking a full time job, then you have to put in the work and time.  Turning a side hustle into a full time job takes a lot of hard work and determination on your part.  If you have a family, then you will need a lot of support.  Working together with your spouse for a common goal is the only way it is going to work and you both have happiness.  It is very difficult to find that balance.  We all find ourselves leaning too much to one side or the other at some point, but we have to remain focused on the goals you set for yourself, your family, and what is best for both.  Sometimes what is best for the family isn’t best for the side hustle.  Put your spouse first and the side hustle second.  Always.

Support the show

If you are a woodworker, you should share your work with others.  The communities and relationships you can build through sharing your work is amazing.  Building your social media can grow your business in ways that would not be possible without it.  Join us as we discuss how to grow on YouTube, Instagram and other social media as well as take Q & A from the audience in the first episode of Live Edge with 731 Woodworks.

Support the show