Make Wooden Flags to Sell and Start a Woodworking Business

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Make Wooden Flags to Sell and Start a Woodworking Business

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Күн бұрын

I started making wooden flags and putting them on Etsy a couple years ago to fund my woodworking addiction, er hobby. I haven't made any in a while and wanted to get back to my roots. These flags are super forgiving because of their rustic nature. Blast a nail trough the front? No problem! Adds character. When scrap wood isn't readily available, stair treads are a great alternative because they're cheap ($12 in Tennessee) and easy to get (orange and blue stores). If you are interested in starting a similar business, or just want one of these sweet flags in your house, I hope this video was useful. Thanks for watching.
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@joegarcia4420 22 күн бұрын

That jig is awesome!! Thanks for the tip.

@erwinbenally8027 Жыл бұрын

Wow I'm blown away, the jig, the tattered flag, no joining boards on the back, awesome!!! Thanks for sharing

@RLLWoodworks Жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it thanks for watching!!

@jandblawncare8570 Ай бұрын

I'm fairly new into wood working, making everything from a to z and have made a few hand carved wavy flags and they all turned out amazing and sold one but Im quickly learning this is just like our lawn care/landscaping industry....its a race to the bottom! The 3 flags Ive made, I bet I have 5-7'ish hours into making each 13x24" flag, hand carving everything including the stars and asking 350.00 and it blows most people away. Unfortunately for me it's what I like doing the most.

@Ricks2Cents 10 ай бұрын

*I like this Jig Idea!!! I’m going to use it. That Blue looks a Little Bright.*

@jhroche75 Жыл бұрын

That jig for burning is genius!!!

@RLLWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@larrystone5749 Жыл бұрын

Great job thx for sharing

@ChristianCMC Жыл бұрын

That is really cool. Great video thanks.

@RLLWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@thelegogingerproductions Жыл бұрын

great idea

@RLLWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@sargente7726 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 24" flag that I used my Brad nailer on and I've had no problems with warping. I made the flag in 2020.

@RLLWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@jewelpotter6221 Жыл бұрын

Love ❤️

@MrGarvey7 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@janelandry6584 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the Cricut. Nice job!

@RLLWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your encouragement! Really fun piece of equipment.

@smithseth33 2 жыл бұрын

You do it well sir!

@RLLWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Seth!!

@HighCaliberCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the flags!

@RLLWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Austin!!

@maryyudes4884 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job, Beautiful work

@RLLWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mary!

@geraldkazmierczak6562 2 жыл бұрын

You should make a video on how to make that flag jig! I’m definitely interested in that!

@RLLWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Okay maybe I’ll put together a quick short. Thanks for the suggestion!

@thelegogingerproductions Жыл бұрын

class

@chiefinatl3007 2 жыл бұрын

Oracal 651 is a much cheaper alternative for permanent vinyl (631 for temporary vinyl).

@RLLWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip I will check it out!

@sellarsr123 2 ай бұрын

I bought a torch from Walmart and every time I tilt it over the flame goes out am I doing something wrong I’m new to woodworking thanks for any advice

@RLLWoodworks 2 ай бұрын

Yep mine does that too. You aren’t doing anything wrong it’s just the one you got doesn’t work that way. They do make them that go upside down but they’re a little more expensive.

@NancyGonzalez-le5xv 9 ай бұрын

What cricket model do you use?

@RLLWoodworks 9 ай бұрын

I have the Explore Air 2. They go on big sale on Black Friday usually.

@scottglesmer137 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video for your flag jig

@RLLWoodworks Жыл бұрын

I don’t but it’s about 14” tall and 24” wide. The vertical piece has strips that are 3/4” apart so that holds the strips square and flush. I used a carpenter square and glue and brads and then once it was dry I drove in some screws to keep it sturdy. Been working great for a few years now!

@webcrawler3332 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! I really like the idea of using nails instead of scabs on the back. Do you ever have them warp after a while (months or longer) using the nail technique?

@RLLWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I haven’t heard from anyone that they have but I usually do put a couple strips on the back. I didn’t film that part but they are thin, maybe a hair less than 1/4” so I’m not sure how much support they really provide.

@webcrawler3332 2 жыл бұрын

@@RLLWoodworks Ok Gotcha. Thank you!

@webcrawler3332 2 жыл бұрын

@@RLLWoodworks which criquit did ou end up going with?

@RLLWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

@@webcrawler3332 I got the explore air 2 from Michaels on black Friday for $160.

@webcrawler3332 2 жыл бұрын

@@RLLWoodworks Sweet! Thanks again. I’ve been wanting to get one to stencil work but there’s so many out there to choose from.

@jacobburkett Жыл бұрын

Im very curious on how you made the "jig" for the flag

@RLLWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Just a few pieces of wood that I glued and screwed at a perfect 90 and then some runners up the side to hold the pieces aligned while I nail them up.

@colleenconrade3156 Жыл бұрын

Very nice. Can you tell the top coat you used please?

@RLLWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes I used Halcyon clear by Total Boat. Great finish and very tough.

@86abell Жыл бұрын

Great job. I checked at Lowe's and 2 stair treads will cost me $53.94 + tax. What do you think about using 5/4 decking? Other than being PT.

@RLLWoodworks Жыл бұрын

Wow! Pain or oak? I think 5/4 decking it a great idea especially for the pieces that will get dye you’d hardly notice the PT.

@RhinoWorks 2 жыл бұрын

awesome work as usual, my friend. sadly, the swiss flag isn't as cool as the american one, but maybe i give it a shot one day. 😄✌

@RLLWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Lukas! Do it!!

@mikeledee8786 2 жыл бұрын

Great looking flags. I have tried to sell flags also on etsy with no luck, any tips? Thanks.

@RLLWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Etsy is kind of a race to the bottom so I have found that if you are just starting you basically need to be at a break even selling point and then when people see you have sales and stars they will be willing to pay more. Etsy isn’t great to make good money I’ll admit. Shipping is a killer too. I have definitely sold an item or two where I lost money when factoring in time.

@mikeledee8786 2 жыл бұрын

@@RLLWoodworks Thanks

@qmoonwalker3847 2 жыл бұрын

These are great! Thank you. Question: are The stair treads you talk about just 1x2’s? Thanks again!

@stopihaveangerissues Жыл бұрын

What kind of torch head do you use?

@RLLWoodworks Жыл бұрын

I’m not exactly sure. This was the cheapest one they had a lowes a few years ago. It doesn’t have a lighter but has lasted a long time and is easy to dial in.