While it is difficult to find reliable statistics on their earnings, there are a few facts we can confirm. Furniture makers in Australia are paid a monthly $11.50 per hour, which works out at over $500,000-per-year just on their overtime. It is widely believed that some of these people work on an hourly basis, which […]
I like taking the time to work at it. This is the easiest way to begin a project like this because I can just work at it and then once it’s complete it’s done. My mom did the same thing when she began making wooden furniture for her own home. I’ll be experimenting with making […]
What’s the best aspect of it for you? Well…I am an amateur woodworker and for this purpose, it is probably one of the best careers I can choose to pursue for myself. Woodworking itself has never changed in terms of my interests and my hobby, but nowadays people are more aware and knowledgeable; and they […]
If you have a love for woodwork, have a passion for craftsmanship, a knack for making things or can afford the fees for your woodworks, then the first step into building a woodworking business is to start building. When you start building a business, you will find that the business is not that of a […]
Crafts videos are trending up. Are you excited for these upcoming trends? Let us know in the comments below! Frequently Asked Questions from the CMP Q: I have a custom model and would like them produced. A: We produce CMP custom models, we have not yet seen any of these available, although we do do […]
You can call them anything you want, but this is where it gets tricky. There is an organization called the American Woodwork Hall of Fame & Museum that has a list of “HOF” (Home of Excellence) awards for the crafts that they have been involved with during one of their three seasons of eligibility. However, […]
It depends upon the specific type of application and the specific skill level of the woodworker. For example, it is most profitable to use wood products in the kitchen area, or in carpentry. Wood products and furniture are also most profitable on the other side of the shop. On the other hand, when you start […]
My workshop is a self contained place for all my tools and material, allowing me to quickly assemble and dismantle tools and constructors from any of the items I have. This does not have to be a very large workshop, but an idea will get the materials out quickly and easily. The first step is […]
Average hourly income of furniture and household goods manufacturers in the US is $6.10 per hour in 2011. The average retail sales price of a new house is about $225,000. Average hourly working hours of manufacturers include some construction workers, which are on average much more expensive than the average construction worker. Many retail customers […]
You should generally allow between 40 sq. ft. (1,360 sq. m.) or the space required by your home. Note that this may not always be sufficient for the area you need. For example, if you live in a small apartment, it’s possible that you might need more room than 40 sq. ft. in order to […]