home » Directory » How to organize a carpentry business. Opening a carpentry workshop as an idea for a business

How to organize a carpentry business. Opening a carpentry workshop as an idea for a business

A carpentry workshop as a business is an ideal option for an entrepreneur. The demand for quality furniture and other goods made of wood is increasing every year. There is minimal investment required to register and get started.

- 25-30%, so the probability of destroying it is negligible. This significantly reduces the likelihood of bankruptcy or employment at a loss.

Important: if there is a high level of demand, a quick income should not be expected. The minimum payback period varies from 8 to 10 months.

To get started, you must go through several mandatory steps:

These steps are fundamental, without which it is impossible to start work.

Advantages and disadvantages of the workshop

The main advantages of opening a carpentry include:

increasing demand for quality wood products every year
if desired, you can engage in the manufacture of wooden products with a unique design, which entails an increase in cost
minimum initial costs - from 100 thousand rubles
payback

Additionally, a small level of competition is distinguished, unlike other types of entrepreneurial business with small financial turnover.

Negative side of business:

direct dependence of reputation on the quality of manufactured products, i.e. on the professionalism of workers
high competition - not in all regions
difficulties in the first months of work with the search for points of sale

The main task of the carpentry business is to form a positive reputation in the market from the first orders. Consumers want to purchase furniture with a long service life.

It is important to try to make goods in accordance with the requirements of customers, otherwise sales volumes will noticeably decrease.

Carpentry Business Plan Points

Before proceeding with the purchase of the required equipment and recruitment, it is important to draw up a business plan, which describes in detail:

market analysis
the prospect of selling finished products
projected costs and benefits

Video on how to make money in carpentry:

Having calculated the preliminary initial amount of costs, you can begin to register an entrepreneurial business.

Case registration

The company can be opened in any convenient form. For small workshops, IP will be the best option.

Of the features:

takes no more than 3 days
You only need to pay a state duty - 800 rubles.

The advantages of registering an IP include:

It is possible to register an LLC, but in this case, the earned funds cannot be withdrawn quickly - once every 3 months (quarter) after the transfer of tax fees. When opening a company with a partner, LLC is the best option.

The formation of a legal entity entails the following advantages:

liability to creditors solely on the authorized capital
after stopping business activities, there is no need to transfer insurance and pension contributions
the company can be divided between the founders - each has its own area of responsibility

The choice of the form of entrepreneurship depends on the specific situation.

See how to make the right choice when registering a company:

During the registration period, you need to select the OKVED code 16.23.

There is no need to obtain a license for the production of wood products. A certificate is required for the manufacture of children's toys.

Package of documents

Table 1: a package of documents for registration of IP and LLC.

List of documents for IP	A package of documents for LLC
Passport in original format + copy of all completed pages	Application for registration of a company in the form P11001
TIN - if available	Passport of each founder - original + copy of all completed pages
Application for registration in the form P21001	Receipt for payment of state duty
Receipt of payment of state duty (800 rubles)	Minutes of the meeting on the establishment of an LLC or the decision of the sole founder - depending on the situation
Statement on the chosen system of taxation	Formed Charter of the Company
	Application for the transition to the selected taxation system

To register a company, you must contact the tax authority at the place of business.

To organize a carpentry workshop, you can choose any room, including a garage or basement. The main condition is dryness - the tree does not like moisture and deteriorates from it.

When choosing a room, you need to consider the following features:

the area should be enough for comfortable work - optimally 300 sq.m., but not less than 50
when organizing a large workshop, the room should have an area of \u200b\u200babout 700 square meters. m.
in the case of the production of window blocks and doors, the length and height should not be less than 4 meters

Auxiliary requirements include:

In the case of the production of doors, it is required to divide the carpentry workshop into separate production areas:

wood drying
joinery production
production of auxiliary elements
assembly
grinding
Painting works

Thanks to this, a continuous production process can be established.

Analysis of the market, competitors

If there is a sufficient amount of starting capital, the best option would be to place an order for a marketing analysis of the market from professionals. If desired, most of the information can be obtained independently.

If there has been work experience in a similar field, local conditions should be familiar. By visiting several specialized stores and companies producing wood products, you can find out their range.

After analyzing the prices and studying the demand of the local population, you can understand: what needs to be produced in larger quantities, and what for individual orders.

Which range to choose

The products offered by the carpentry workshops are extensive. Allocate:

entrance and interior doors
window blocks
furniture: sofas, cabinets, tables, etc.
lots of kitchen stuff
souvenir products
Kids toys

The best option at the beginning of an entrepreneurial career is to choose one or more directions, and then expand further.

Doors and windows are products from the category of constant demand. Wooden window blocks are being replaced by plastic, but wood is still in great demand today, because of the quality.

The production of kitchen utensils is a profitable business with mass demand and a large assortment.

In this direction, you can engage in the production of:

If you add decorative elements to the inventory, you can sell it as souvenirs.

The most attractive direction in this area is the production of gingerbread rolling pins / boards with recesses and bulges in the form:

patterns
animals
fruits

Souvenir products made of wood are popular - from numerous magnets to carved caskets. Many manufacturers sell Knock on Wood amulets. It is made from birch logs or boards, and then decorated with birch bark.

You can manufacture:

chairs
shops
tables
cabinets
chest of drawers, etc.

Children's toys made of wood are highly valued among the population because they are environmentally friendly and have a high level of durability.

Reduce the cost of goods by applying paint. Without the use of paintwork, products for children are expensive, but it is required to achieve the smoothest possible surface.

Important: for the production of children's toys, a certificate is required.

Sales routes for finished products

The best and smartest option at the beginning of an entrepreneurial career is to start selling through local operating stores and markets.

It is quite difficult to get into large retail chains with your products, which is why it is better to act through small entrepreneurs selling goods from this direction.

If you have additional capital, you can additionally open your own point of sale and start selling products directly from the workshop.

The best option is to develop an online store where you can post photos of goods from different angles. With its help, you can not only sell personal goods in your city, but also effortlessly enter the all-Russian sales market, and with minimal financial injections.

ads on local websites
newspaper ads
social networks. You can create a personal group

Interesting video about carpentry:

In the case of the production of quality products at affordable prices, word of mouth will play additionally. In practice, with its help, sales volumes increase significantly.

Carpentry equipment

Equipping the carpentry shop with the necessary equipment is the largest cost item for the business in question. Reducing costs is only possible if you have the right tool.

If you wish, you can buy used fixtures - the main thing is good technical condition.

Table 2: required equipment for organizing a carpentry workshop.

List of tools	Minimum cost, thousand rubles
woodworking lathe
Vise
Miter or circular saw	26 — 27
Reismus	From 90
Jointer
Milling machine	From 120
Drill
screwdriver
Electric jigsaw
grinder	From 10

Some devices can be made independently according to the available drawings:

lathes
vise
workbenches

Video about the required range of equipment:

The best option would be to purchase a woodworking center that can combine equipment that significantly reduces the occupied space.

The average cost is 150 thousand rubles.

Purchase of raw materials

When working in a carpentry workshop, a variety of raw materials are used, the selection of which depends on the type of manufactured products and the level of financial position of end users (use expensive or budget materials).

For example, the most durable products are made from oak, and alder is great for making decorative furniture. An expensive product is made from walnut.

Other tree species are used depending on the type of product:

ash - the best option for carving
beech is used in the production of bent furniture

The most expensive species include mahogany and ebony. Of these, furniture is produced only on order and with full prepayment. Goods made of mahogany are valued in the arrangement of business offices in expensive houses. Needles are used in the production of interior doors.

In addition to the tree, the future entrepreneur needs to purchase additional consumables:

wood glue
oil
specialized sanding belts
paints and varnishes
nails, screws, etc.

A separate cost item includes fittings: numerous corners, wheels, closers, handles, etc.

Personnel search

For the production of joinery products, a minimum of several assistants is required - subject to the independent organization of the work of the workshop. In the absence of such an opportunity, it becomes necessary to hire a production manager and a foreman.

Additional employees:

handyman
sales specialist
sales specialist (search and selection of customers)
accountant

If you want to engage in the production of non-standard products, you must additionally use the services of a designer.

Important: the process of manufacturing wood products is accompanied by a risk of injury, which is why employees can be allowed to work after a safety briefing with them.

Calculation of profitability in a business plan

Suppose an entrepreneur opens a shop for the production of windows and doors. To do this, he hired several employees and rented a specialized room.
The workload is 50%.

Table 3: one-time and monthly costs.

Entrepreneur's cost item	Monthly expenses, thousand rubles	One-time expenses, thousand rubles
Official business registration		40 thousand rubles
Drawing up a lease agreement for the premises
Utility bills (electricity)
Purchasing the necessary tools
Arrangement of the premises
Purchase of raw materials
Purchasing Additional Materials
Payroll
Social contributions
Administrative costs

The total amount of financial costs amounted to 568 thousand rubles.

Table 4: production scheme.

Profitability:

total income from wholesale sales of products - 480 thousand rubles.
expenses (production and non-production) - 388 thousand rubles.
net income - 92 thousand rubles.
profitability - from 15%

The rest of the period employees can spend on the manufacture of furniture for individual orders, bringing an additional monthly income of 100-150 thousand rubles.

The payback period for invested funds is from six months.

Video about furniture production:

With a small starting capital, you can open a small workshop with an initial investment of 100 thousand rubles:

equipment costs - 70 thousand rubles.
purchase of raw materials - 20 thousand rubles.
monthly rent for production premises - 10 thousand rubles.

With an average monthly income of 30 thousand rubles, the initial investment can be recouped in a period of 4 months.

Purchase of a ready-made carpentry workshop

If you do not want to create your own entrepreneurial business from scratch, you can purchase a ready-made business. The cost depends on the region of residence.

Analyzing bulletin boards on the Internet, the average cost of such a business is:

Tula - 500 thousand rubles
Chelyabinsk - 1 million rubles - depends on production volumes
Angarsk - 350 thousand rubles.
Moscow - 1 million rubles.
St. Petersburg - 1 million rubles.

The cost of the finished case depends on the following factors:

The last factor is key. In small towns, the cost of production is lower than in megacities. At the same time, the size of the monthly profit is also smaller, but there is a chance to become a monopolist.

The carpentry workshop as a business belongs to the category of woodworking production, which behaves steadily even in times of crisis. The organization of such a business is ideal for those who own carpentry skills.

Starting investments:	from 400 000 rubles	The number of employees:	2
Planned income per month:	from 500 000 rubles	Market competition:	low
Estimated monthly expenses:	from 400 000 rubles	Payback:	from 6 months

A carpentry workshop can specialize in the production of the following products:

furniture (chairs, tables, cabinets, shelves, etc.);
stairs;
window;
balconies;
doors;
interior elements;
gazebos;
fences, etc.

First of all, it is necessary to study the local market in which you plan to operate. It is important to understand what is offered on it, at what price and what level of quality. This will allow you to decide on the future assortment of the workshop. It is recommended to start a business with the production of the most demanded furniture.

Instructions on how to open and what is needed for this

In order to correctly develop a business plan for a carpentry workshop, it is necessary to foresee and take into account all the following details. For example, pay great attention to the premises for the workshop and the craftsmen who will work for you.

Stage 1 - registration and preparation of documents

Asking the question “How to open a carpentry workshop?”, It is necessary first of all to decide on its organizational form. The most suitable is the creation of an enterprise in the form of an individual entrepreneur. this would be the best option.

Stage 2 - finding a room

For carpentry, a garage or other room with an area of \u200b\u200b40 sq. m. Since people with wood will have to work in it, the room should be warm. The recommended air temperature is 20 degrees, ±2, with moderate humidity and natural light.

A prerequisite is the presence of three-phase electricity, it will allow you to work on carpentry machines without interruption. At the initial stage of the functioning of the business, it is recommended to rent a room. It may be located in the industrial zone of the city and have good access roads.

Stage 3 - purchase and installation of the necessary equipment

Hand and electric tools for work:

wood milling machine (from 100,000 rubles);
circular saw (from 20,000 rubles);
planer for wood (from 20,000 rubles);
electric planer (from 4,000 rubles);
electric jigsaw (from 6,000 rubles);
drill / screwdriver (from 7,000 rubles);
chisels (from 500 rubles);
file (from 300 rubles);
hammer (from 300 rubles);
clamps (from 20,000 rubles);
mallet (from 700 rubles), etc.

Stage 4 - recruitment

The working staff should include two professional carpenters. It is desirable to find specialists with experience in this field of activity. The image of the enterprise, its assortment and, as a result, the profitability and prospects of the business will depend on the quality of their work and abilities.

Stage 5 - promotion and advertising

Today, advertising in local newspapers and the Internet is the most appropriate means of promoting goods to the market. As well as ads on poles and creating your own website. To begin with, it can be a business card site, and over time - an online store. The best business development factor will be good reviews of your carpentry shop from your customers!

Financial plan

The amount of capital investments in this business starts from 400,000 rubles. These include:

registration of an enterprise - from 10,000 rubles;
purchase of equipment - from 250,000 rubles;
preparation of the premises, repair - from 20,000 rubles;
purchase of raw materials and materials - from 60,000 rubles;
other expenses - 40,000 rubles.

The amount of investment depends on the specialization of production. For small production of doors and windows (with an 8 hour working day) costs per month:

rent of premises - from 20,000 rubles;
costs for raw materials and materials - from 250,000 rubles;
wages of employees - from 80,000 rubles;
utility costs - from 5,000 rubles;
other expenses - from 45,000 rubles.

The profitability of the carpentry business is about 20%. With a monthly amount of revenue of 500,000 rubles, expenses will amount to 400,000 rubles. In such a situation, after six months you will be able to return your first investment.

Possible risks

The most dangerous risks are:

low competence of employees;
low quality of work performed;
low-quality raw materials and materials;
competition, etc.

A neat, well-organized workshop is the dream of many do-it-yourselfers and professionals. A corner in a room or garage is all you need to start setting up your workshop.

If you plan to often spend your time in it, then it is worth putting some effort now so that later you can work comfortably and safely. The functionality of the workshop is ensured by sufficient space for work and storage, the availability of electricity, lighting and ventilation.

The arrangement of your workshop will depend on its intended use. Some people need enough space to store tools and simple repairs, others will need special equipment to pursue their hobby.

Place for a workshop

If you are lucky, then you may have a studio, shed or garage that you can use for your needs or hobbies. The space available will determine the content of your workshop, so you need to plan very carefully to make your workshop as efficient as possible.

If you're into car tinkering, you'll need a garage for at least one car, but if you're into woodcarving, four to six square feet in the corner of a spare room might be enough. In any case, it is important that the workshop is well organized, well lit, well ventilated, safe to work with and easy to clean.

Workshop lighting

The workspace must be well lit, as poor lighting can lead to poor results. Windows in the south wall will provide plenty of natural light without direct sunlight, which is ideal for woodworking.

If there is no window, then a flexible tube skylight with a reflective coating is an excellent and easy-to-install alternative. Where artificial lighting is required, 150-watt halogen floodlights are best; fluorescent lighting, although popular, is not very suitable for workshops because it distorts colors and creates a so-called stroboscopic effect, which makes a rapidly rotating object appear to be stationary. This is a serious job safety hazard when variable speed mechanized tools such as milling machines, drills and lathes are used.

Linear halogen floodlights

Place lights so that they are either directly above the workbench/desktop, or to one side. Do not place them so that they shine into the eyes or behind, which creates shadows on the processed objects.

Workshop ventilation

Through (cross) ventilation will be the best option, so place your workbench between the door and the window if possible.

If the work is dusty or you have to use solvents or other volatile substances, then cross-ventilation with air flow coming from your back is preferable. This, together with an appropriate mask/respirator, will provide reasonable protection against airborne substances and particles.

Consider artificial ventilation with fans if it is not possible to provide adequate air circulation in the room. In cold climates where windows and doors are kept closed and the room is heated, circulate air around the room with an air circulation fan system, preferably one with an easy-to-clean filter. Adhesives and paints can release fumes, so cross-ventilation is useful to disperse these fumes and also help glues and paints dry.

When working with wood, the air must be dry so that the wood does not warp or swell.

Workshop layout

First of all, you will need a solid, flat work surface in the form of a wooden workbench or table and enough space to assemble and move products.

If the work area will be used for other purposes at the same time, consider a folding workbench and a wall-mounted tool box. In a limited space, a wall-mounted workbench or workbench, under which there is a place to store various items, will be more useful.

If you are the lucky owner of a large workshop, then a freestanding workbench will give you the most flexibility in its use. You will probably need some sort of vise on your workbench, so think about where to make them and how much free space you need to handle the elements of your projects.

If you have machine tools, such as a saw, drill, or lathe, try to place them so that you can easily and freely move between different work stations.

The surface of the floor needs serious attention, especially if you will be standing on it for long periods; The floor should be easy to sweep and keep clean. Cover or eliminate low spaces under cabinets and shelving where dust can accumulate and where small parts can get in that can be difficult to get out.

Keep the tools in close proximity to the workplace, each in its place, so that you can always easily find the necessary tool.

The worst place to store tools is the “big shelf”, that is, the floor.

Most hand tools are usually stored on a wallboard. A low open shelf under a workbench or nearby is good for storing hand-held power tools such as a drill or circular saw. The upper limit of tool storage space is determined by where you can easily reach, and the most frequently used tools should be kept at or above workbench height to avoid unnecessary tilt.

Workshop layout example

The practical and comfortable layout shown in the image above was originally designed for a cabinetmaker. Interesting points can be noted: a wallboard with its tools, a small cabinet and various shelves are located close and conveniently relative to the workbench. The band saw, as the most commonly used machine, is also nearby. The windows are very well positioned and maximize natural light, which is complemented by several halogen floodlights (not shown). Machines are located so as not to fall under direct sunlight. There is enough space between the roller doors and the workbench to assemble large items.

Power supply in the workshop

Suspended universal electrical outlets are convenient and safe. Above the workbench, they keep power cords of handheld power tools out of the workbench and floor where they can be accidentally damaged or caught on them, and in addition, they increase the range of the tool.

You may also need additional lighting, which should be positioned above the workstations and properly directed to avoid annoying shadows and dark areas. Ask your electrician to provide sufficient wiring capacity (capacity) for possible installation of additional outlets that may be required later, and learn about special outlets and electrical circuits that may be needed if you plan to use machine tools or welding equipment.

Make sure that there will be enough outlets and they are conveniently located around the work area and equipped with residual current devices (RCD) to ensure safe work. Small power tools such as jigsaws and drills will suffice with standard 220 volt single-phase power, but machine tools such as band saws, drills, and circular saws may require three-phase power.

All electrical work must only be carried out by a qualified electrician.

Work safety - how to ensure

Keep your workplace clean and tidy, not only to create a pleasant working environment, but also to ensure safety and protect health.

Always follow good work practices, such as using appropriate work clothing and protective equipment and using tools exactly for the purpose for which they are intended. Be careful and protect yourself, your family, friends and anyone else who may have reason to enter your workshop.

Eye protection is required whenever necessary, such as when using a milling machine/machine, drill, power saw, lathe, or any tool with a fast moving cutting element.

Noise-protecting headphones or ear plugs ("ear plugs") are very important when working with very noisy equipment; hearing damage often goes unnoticed for several years after it has occurred.

Safe comfortable footwear is a must, and protective work clothing such as overalls or coveralls is essential when conditions are or will be polluted with dust or other contaminants.

Close fitting clothing and a hair net will help prevent loose clothing or hair from getting into the machinery.

Machine tools, stationary machinery must have safety switches such as circuit breakers and emergency switches. Automatic disconnectors automatically turn off the machine when the power supply from the network is interrupted, making it impossible to accidentally turn it on when the power supply is suddenly restored.

Emergency stop button

The emergency switch is usually a large red button that, when pressed, will turn off the machine. As an added safeguard, many of these devices must be manually reset before the machine can be turned on again. Check these devices regularly so they don't let you down in an emergency.

Disposable face shields/respirators provide sufficient protection against normal dust, but if you work in environments with toxic fumes or very fine dust, respirators with replaceable cartridges should be used. When using a mask/respirator, carefully follow the manufacturer's recommendations and, if the work requires the use of toxic substances, carefully read the description of the substance in order to observe the necessary precautions.

If a lot of dust is generated during operation, it would be wise to invest in a dust extraction system. All wood dust is potentially hazardous, especially from fiberboard (MDF, PSP) and chipboard. The simplest solution for a small workshop can be a household vacuum cleaner, but if there is a lot of dust or work is carried out on a large area, then a system with dust extraction pipes leading to each type of equipment would be best, or you can use a mobile dust collector that can be transported around the workshop to those places where it is needed. Keep a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit handy for emergencies.

As a result, there are several basic protective equipment that you need to have in your workshop:

Protective glasses. Protect your eyes when working with power tools.
Respirator with replaceable cartridges. More effective than disposable dust masks/respirators and suitable for handling toxic substances.
Gloves. They provide some protection against accidental injury, but should not be worn when operating machines with a rotating tool.
Earplugs and headphones. Disposable earplugs provide good hearing protection. Some find ear protection to be more comfortable and effective.
Shoes for work. Durable hard boots with non-slip soles.
Jumpsuit/Robe and hairnet. Close fitting clothing helps prevent loose clothing and hair from entering the machine.
Anti-dust respirator/mask. Disposable respirators effectively protect the respiratory system from wood dust.

Which workbench to choose

While an old table can be strong enough for small jobs, most carpentry projects will require a sturdy workbench.

The workbench should be approximately 850 mm high and have braces on the legs to ensure rigidity. The table top should be made of thick wood that can withstand impact, especially at the front. Thinner wood can be used in the back or middle to create a tray where tools can be safely placed.

If the workshop space is limited, then you can work with a portable folding workbench. When not needed, it can be folded up and stowed or moved to a construction site. Its tabletop is divided into two parts, which can be moved and pushed apart, using as a vise.

Workbench accessories include adjustable planing pins, crosscut benches, a beveling miter box, a tool or hardware storage box, and a carpenter's vice. The latter differ from metalwork vices in that they fix the workpiece next to the workbench, and not from above, and also have wooden sponges to protect the products. Goats and various ladders will be useful.

Tool storage

Proper storage and care of instruments will ensure their good condition. Tool racks and shields will protect them and help you always find the right tool quickly. A well-designed shield is a very useful item in any workshop.

You can make your own tool shield to suit your toolbox and available space, and there are many special fasteners available commercially to secure your tool. Many tools are already sold in a storage container. Even if it's just a cardboard box, it will serve you well for a while. If the tool will not be used for some time, remove them, especially at the end of the working day.

Keep hardware and fasteners in their packaging until they are needed - it is designed to protect and preserve the complexity of products. Store screws and nails in a clearly labeled box.

Workshop Tools

There are a huge number of tools, but you can build your tool kit gradually, buying tools as needed. For best results, only purchase brand name products. Here is a basic set of tools to get you started:

hammer with nail puller (570 g)
plane
thickness gauge
combined measuring angle
steel tape (3 m)
three chisels/chisels (10, 18 and 32 mm)
hacksaw for cross cutting (length 650 mm)
backed hacksaw
nail puncher (3 mm)
set of twist drills set of screwdrivers (flat, cross Posidrive and cross Phillips)
whetstone (whetstone)
sanding block
variable speed electric drill
jigsaw

Small business experts note a growing interest in businesses that can be started from home or in a garage with a small upfront investment. There are entrepreneurs who would like to make products for sale with their own hands or with a small number of faithful helpers. This is explained by the unsuccessful experience of hiring unscrupulous workers.

An effective way to make money on "golden hands" is to open a "carpentry". But before you start a business, you should definitely draw up a competent business plan for a carpentry workshop. This is already a big step towards financial success.

Market and target audience analysis

15 years ago, plastic windows and doors stamped from PVC and rolled steel “gushed” into the Russian building materials market, ruining numerous carpenters. However, recently the wood products production index has been steadily increasing, not only in our country, but also abroad.

Today, wooden window blocks are in demand. According to this indicator in the Russian Federation, the level of 700 thousand square meters has been exceeded. meters. For other joinery products, more than 1 million cubic meters were produced and sold. meters. Consumers are striving for environmental standards and have less and less confidence in plastic products. If in 2010 87% of residents called metal-plastic windows a good choice, then in 2017 this figure dropped to 74%. That is, now the halo of potential customers for joinery is a quarter of the adult population and continues to grow.

What products does the carpentry shop produce?

The carpentry workshop makes a deep processing of wood, turning it into a product ready for installation. Frequently ordered items include:

window blocks for double-glazed windows;
entrance / interior doors and decks for them;
flights of stairs;
verandas and gazebos (disassembled);
antique furniture and for baths;
architectural and finishing products made of wood;
boats, carts, sledges.

The production of low value-added wood products (such as boards, lining, bars, block houses, decking) can be afforded by large wood processing industries. A small carpentry workshop will not withstand competition with them.

Professional skills and production technology

Whether the owner of a private carpentry will work himself or hire carpenters, in any case he needs to know his business. And although those who are well versed in woodworking open their workshops, specialized books will help deepen their knowledge, for example, “Illustrated manual for the production of joinery and furniture products” by S. Shumega and “Joinery” by G. Kulebakin. L. Hayrapetyan's reference book will help with carpentry adhesives and methods for their use.

The owner of a carpentry shop must also be able to read complex drawings and learn PowerShape and CorelDRAW programs for 3D product modeling and control of CNC woodworking machines, respectively. With regard to professional skills, special knowledge and skills are required. Even something as simple as sawing with a circular saw requires good preparation. It is also necessary to be able to joint with high accuracy the edges for gluing and mill the grooves.

Andrey Sivov, the owner of the carpentry, told the website portal that, in addition to windows, he had to make complex furniture for the restaurant, a real carriage, an “onion” for a rural church, and much more. That is, he dealt with a fairly wide range of orders.

How to choose a carpentry room

If an entrepreneur decides to work alone or with a couple of assistants, you can limit yourself to what you have. For a small carpentry workshop, a warm, forced-ventilated room with an area of 20 to 40 square meters is required. meters. It must, of course, meet fire safety standards. The fact that they rely on their own or small rented premises is explained by the unstable market, which comes to life in summer and stagnates in winter.

If the businessman's goals are more ambitious, you need to open a full-fledged production with a warehouse and drying. True, the initial investments in the second case are already serious. A detailed business plan for the carpentry shop should be developed with calculations and a project at the very first stage. We can do this work by experienced consulting companies that are able to calculate the optimal business process.

“Most often, small workshops in basements or garages are opened by pensioners or people over 40 years old. Fortunately, sound and heat insulating materials allow this. The main thing is that you don't have to pay rent, - Andrey Sivov shared his observations. - A carpentry shop with several dozen workers is a serious business with multimillion-dollar investments. The most desperate novice businessmen who are confident in large and stable orders go to this business.

Staff

A full-fledged carpentry shop would be more correctly classified as a medium-sized business. Its discovery justifies itself only when it is possible to organize mass production, for example, window blocks or doors. However, large developers, for technological reasons, prefer plastic windows and factory doors, despite the growing popularity of wood. Although working from home simplifies the carpentry business, successful examples are known when 5-6 people worked in small carpentry shops. At the same time, the entrepreneur focused on working with contracts and searching for orders. For carpentry, the following workers will be needed:

The wage fund draws 375 thousand rubles. If we add personal income tax, contributions to the pension fund and other taxes, then you need to have 500,000 rubles for only one month of work, while reaching the design capacity can take six months.

If you focus on the carpentry markets of one-time contracts that are in any locality, it is reasonable to start alone. Then, at the start, you can not pledge anything to the fund: how much you earn - you get so much.

Carpentry shop equipment

For high-quality woodworking, you need to buy a wood moisture meter. This will allow you to purchase material with the required moisture content in accordance with GOST 24700-99 and get away from fire hazardous drying. Such devices are calibrated for different types of wood: birch, pine, beech. Pocket models can be purchased for 1 thousand rubles, better moisture meters cost about 10 thousand rubles.

Of course, you will need a manual and electric tool. Its cost for a workshop with 3 carpenters can reach 50-70 thousand rubles. What you need to buy is well described in G. Kulebakin's "Joinery".

You will also need machines, or at least one combined unit, which has a saw section, a jointing unit, a thicknessing unit, a milling section and a tenoning carriage. The machine does not take up much space, is optimal for a small room, has a relatively low price tag of 220 thousand rubles. Plus, it would be nice to order a CNC wood milling machine, but keep in mind that a good model is sold for 500 thousand and more.

It is necessary to reserve 300 thousand rubles for equipping a small carpentry with 3 employees with the necessary equipment.

Advertising

To get customers, the owner of the carpentry workshop, even if he works alone, needs to devote time and money to advertising. Otherwise, potential buyers simply do not know about the services. It is unlikely that promoters handing out flyers will help. It is easier and more effective to express yourself in the electronic media. In each city or locality there is a portal of the local administration, where a heading for free ads is formed. The most effective advertising on the basis of building materials. At the entrance to a construction market or a timber warehouse, you should rent a few square meters for a stand. Place your products on the stand. Then you can expect the appearance of calls in a few days.

Total costs and payback period

For a workshop that a single master opened in his garage, it will take from 100 to 400 thousand rubles, depending on the type of equipment purchased. This will include advertising costs. A small amount of start-up costs predetermines interest in this business.

If you rent a room in an industrial complex, you must take into account at least another three months' payment for the "square", as well as payments for utilities and security. That is, you need to add an additional 120 thousand rubles. If you are going to hire 2 assistants, you should increase the initial investment by another 100 thousand rubles.

Joinery, as a rule, is sold with a large added value - about 40%. With a successful start, investments will pay off in one warm season - that is, in 6-7 months.

In relation to a large carpentry shop, the situation looks different. The payback period depends on the size of the business: the larger the production, the further the break-even point from the start - but the income is also higher. Here are some examples in the table:

	Amount of investment	payback	Hall area	Owner's Estimated Income
Workshop "loner"	100-200 thousand rubles	6 months	30 sq. meters	20-40 thousand rubles per month
joinery shop	2-4 million rubles		500-700 sq. meters	up to 250 thousand rubles per month

How to open a carpentry workshop: a step-by-step plan

Since most entrepreneurs start alone or with relatives (for example, with a son or brother), it is for this format that we will write the sequence of actions for opening a carpentry:

Register as an individual entrepreneur if you plan to hire no more than 2 assistants, or as an LLC to open a carpentry shop with several dozen workers.
Find a place for a carpentry workshop. If a garage or basement of a house is chosen, carry out fire safety measures in accordance with the law. If a decision is made to rent a room, conclude an appropriate contract.
Purchase and install equipment. It is logical to purchase a tree for a specific order.
To make samples of goods and place them as advertisements in construction markets and lumber yards. Tell about yourself in local electronic media. This is how you find clients.

Business risks

Although many articles in Runet say that a carpentry workshop as a business is doomed to success, in reality this is far from the case. On the net you can find ads for the sale of almost new woodworking machines, and from the first owners. Reason: "due to lack of demand." Whatever environmentalists say, PVC windows and doors dominate the market.

The carpentry business is seasonal. Window blocks, flights of stairs and garden arbors are usually in demand in the summer. The main risks of the carpentry business lie in the weak order market and strong competition from large players.

Conclusion

A small carpentry shop, open on its "square meters", has an excellent chance of survival, despite the dominance of plastic windows, factory doors and ready-made stairs. For a “young” and full of strength pensioner, this business can indeed bring a good pension supplement.

Do you have talent, small start-up capital and desire to start your own business? There is a great solution! We bring to your attention business carpentry workshop plan. So, let's see why, exactly carpentry?

Some begin to engage in this business to satisfy their spiritual needs, others to earn money, others combine one with the other. Now the network has a lot of technical information that will tell you in detail about the manufacturing technology of an item.

However, it is quite difficult to overcome the threshold separating a hobby (hobby) and a professional approach to this issue. Someone doesn't know how to open a carpentry workshop right, someone is afraid of the difficulties that await them ahead.

Let's, for starters, analyze the main advantages of carpentry, after which we will talk about actions.

* If we compare other types of small business, then there is little competition. However, it must be understood that finding a generous customer is quite problematic. You need to give yourself completely to carpentry in order to produce a product that has the right to be called a masterpiece. If we analyze the domestic market in more detail, it is immediately clear that artisans are “in the day with fire”. Of course, here the question immediately arises, but what about large enterprises? The answer is pretty simple. Large enterprises need large orders, otherwise they simply will not be able to fully function. In your case, you can get by with small orders, like a sewing workshop.

* The items you make will be relevant always and everywhere. Even in the modern world, a special place is given to wooden products, because people will not be able to properly equip their home without furniture, window frames and doors. Therefore, you will have a continuous, never-ending demand.

* You do not repurchase, you produce your own products - this is your legal property. You have almost complete independence from external stimuli. Let's look at those people who were affected by the global crisis: it was very difficult for large companies to exist without huge loans, and ordinary workers in these factories were fired. What is happening with small businesses at this moment? The owners of these companies, by and large, did not even notice this terrible crisis. Against the background of large losses among other participants in the domestic market, small businesses have only found a greater number of buyers.

Carpentry as a business: profitability

First you need to get:

a room with sufficient space;
necessary;
consumables.

If you have a garage, it can easily be used as a carpentry room. However, it should be warmed at least a little in order to exclude drafts. Then run three-phase electricity there so that the tools can work smoothly without interruption. You can also rent a garage, which will be much cheaper than a covered space in a building.

For work you will need hand tools ...:

chisels;
hammer;
file;
carpenter's hammer - mallet;
etc.

All these tools will cost about 1,500 rubles.

…and electrical:

wood milling machine;
electric planer;
planer for wood;
a circular saw;
drill or screwdriver;

The approximate cost of this equipment is 80 thousand rubles.

Consumables (excluding wood):

dye;
sanding belts;
oil;

Approximate cost: 3,000 - 4,000 rubles per month.

So now we need to summarize. Even if you are a specialist in this industry, at the beginning of your career, you will be able to produce about 13-15 interior doors per month. Suppose you sell them for 3-4 thousand apiece. You can sell them on the market on your own. The income from 15 interior doors will be 60 thousand rubles. Now let's calculate the costs:

tree - 12,000 rubles;
electricity - 1,000 rubles;
consumables - 3,000 rubles.

Bottom line: thus, we got 44,000 rubles of net income.

As you can see from the amount of income, you can quickly recoup your first investment. After you become more in demand, and the business begins to generate a stable income, you can start purchasing new, more expensive equipment.

Do not rush to officially register your business. First you need to learn more about how to open an LLC on your own. Work for a while, find out the pros and cons of such a profession. After all, they are for everyone. Legal registration is needed when you want to expand the business and hire an assistant.

At the beginning of the journey, customers will be rather dismissive of you. Don't be offended, take it as a lesson. Phrases can be released on your trail by the type: he makes doors in his own barn, which means that the price of goods should be low. You must pass this stage with pride. With the growth of your company will grow and respect for you. Open a carpentry workshop not easy, so you need to immediately prepare for great difficulties.