Best Woodworking Business Ideas

Here are some great business ideas for woodworkers!

WOODWORKING

6/29/20252 min read

Do you love woodworking hobby? Do you want to get paid to do something that you love? Then it's time to start your own woodworking business!

Woodworking is fun and rewarding, but it can also be profitable. However, you may be wondering how you would turn your hobby into a business. The following are some woodworking business ideas to get you started.


  • Make Furniture: Create custom furniture such as chairs, tables, cabinets, and cedar chests.

  • Woodcrafts: Create decorative figurines, candle holders, picture frames, and coasters.

  • Wooden Toys: Create wooden toys for kids, such as puzzles, blocks, and pull toys.

  • Woodworking Classes: Teach woodworking skills to others through classes or workshops.

  • Woodworking Supplies: Sell woodworking tools and supplies, such as saws, sanders, and drill bits.

  • Woodworking Kits: Create woodworking kits that include everything needed to complete a specific project.

  • Woodworking Plans: Sell plans for woodworking projects, such as furniture, toys, and home decor.

  • Home Renovations: Offer services for home renovations, such as custom built-ins, trim work, and cabinetry.

  • Wooden Signs: Create custom wooden signs for businesses, weddings, and other events.

  • Outdoor Furniture: Build outdoor furniture like benches, picnic tables, chairs, and gazebos.

Ultimately the business you start is up to you. Are you looking to make a little extra money from your hobby, or do you want to earn a full-time living doing woodworking? If you want to make some extra money, focus on just one of the items above. If your goal is to build a larger business, consider several of the items above.

However, you don't need to do it all! One of the keys to a successful business is to do what you enjoy. So skip the options that don't appeal to you and focus on what you want to do.

So, spend some time thinking about the business you want to have. How much work do you want to do? Do you want to bring in help? Who do you want to sell your projects/services to? Once you have answers to those questions, look at the list again and decide what areas you want to focus on in your woodworking business.

More Resources


Need complete, detailed plans for your woodworking projects? Check out TedsWoodworking for a resource containing over $16,000 woodworking plans.

Looking for information on setting up or optimizing your workshop? Check out Ultimate Small Shop to learn how to setup a functional workshop.

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