I'm a tool fanatic and love sharing my passion for tools! I hope to help you make better buying decisions.
Hi, I'm Matt Outlaw. I’ve been working in the trades since 1995, with experience in general construction, carpentry, woodworking, and more. Now, as a full-time YouTuber, my mission is to help woodworkers like you make informed, confident decisions on tools and improve your woodworking skills. Whether it’s through honest tool reviews or practical woodworking tips, or helping you make money woodworking, I’m here to support your craft every step of the way.
Wondering where we got the name 731 Woodworks? It’s a nod to my wife and I's anniversary on July 31st. The anchor in our logo? That comes from Hebrews 6:19, symbolizing the hope we have!
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When was the retractable tape measure invented?
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3 things I learned helping 1500+ people sell projects:
Over the past few years, I’ve helped over 1,500+ woodworkers successfully sell their woodworking projects (I attached some success stories from people we have worked with for just this week below)
And I've noticed three things that separate the ones who get sales quickly from the ones who stay stuck:
1. They sell locally first. The fastest path to your first sale isn't Etsy or building a website. It's Facebook Marketplace, local Facebook groups, and word of mouth through friends and family. Less competition, faster sales, no shipping headaches.
2. They don't overthink it. While others are watching YouTube videos about "the perfect shop setup," successful sellers are building simple projects with the tools they have and posting them for sale, or letting people know they have them. Action beats perfection every time.
3. They pick proven products. Instead of building whatever they feel like, they focus on items that consistently sell well - planters, cutting boards, simple furniture pieces. Sounds generic right? Boring? Maybe. Profitable? Absolutely. (if done correctly)
The difference is they are not simply “copying” every other woodworker, they are taking proven products & making them unique and/or better than others.
Here's what else I've learned: Having a community of like-minded people has made all the difference. When you're surrounded by others doing the same thing, learning & sharing what works and what doesn't from people who have done it before, or doing it now, everything moves faster.
That's exactly why I built The First Cut, which is launching September 1st (3 days away).
It's designed to give you everything you need to get your first sale - the products, the pricing strategies, the selling templates, and most importantly, a community of woodworkers all working toward the same goal, with support from me & my team.
It’s what I wish I had when I started woodworking 7 years ago & more.
So, from September 1st - September 3rd, We are doing a special 25% off Early Bird Discount, and giving away 3 exclusive bonuses for the people who join during this window.
I’ll reveal what the bonuses are in the next few days, but what I can say is that they are better than a piece of sandpaper, but not as good as a Festool domino.
Plus, the price to join is affordable for anybody.
I truly believe this is going to help 1000’s more woodworkers sell their projects, and I am so excited to launch this & help more people.
More details coming in a few days, be on the lookout!
Click Here To Add September 1st to your google calendar so you can be ready when it launches & grab your bonuses 👉 calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=Y18xMWQ5YzgxN…
Talk soon, Matt
P.S. - September 1st is just three days away, also, check out some of the success stories from woodworkers who work with me & my team the last few weeks below:
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Where do you mostly shop for tools?
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🚨 DEAL ALERT 🚨 EXTREMELY RARE Shapeoko CNC Deals Just Dropped! Shapeoko CNC and Spindles on SALE for Labor Day www.731woodworks.com/tool-deals/shapeoko-cnc-deal-… Carbide3D almost NEVER runs sales like this — but now through Monday, Sept. 1 at midnight PDT, you can grab these insane Labor Day deals:
✅ $200 off any Shapeoko 5 Pro
✅ $250 off the new Shapeoko HDM V3
✅ $100 off the 65mm VFD Spindle
✅ $150 off the 80mm VFD Spindle
If you’ve been thinking about getting into CNC — this is the time. These machines don’t go on sale often, and when they do, it usually doesn’t last long.
What would you make first with a Shapeoko?
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Something big is coming out September 1st 👀
I’ve been working on this behind the scenes for months, and I am excited to reveal what we have come up with.
If you've ever thought "I'd love to make some money with my woodworking" but didn't know where to start, what to build, or how to get someone to actually buy your work - September 1st changes everything.
Over the past 2 years, I've helped thousands of woodworkers get their first sale. Some just bought new tools. Others built profitable side businesses. A few went full-time. (I attached some success stories from the last few days of people me & my team are helping to this post)
I won’t share all the details yet, but I will say this: It's going to be affordable for anyone, and it's specifically designed to help you get your first sale - even if you don’t have a bunch of tools, or work full-time.
I’m so excited to see how many lives are going to change from this…
Mark your calendar. September 1st. More details coming soon 🔨
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What’s your opinion on Harbor Freight tools?
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Which modern woodworking material was actually used by the ancient Egyptians?
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🚨 DEAL ALERT 🚨 Home Depot Labor Day Tool Deals Are LIVE! I pulled together the best power tools, hand tools, and outdoor equipment deals happening right now at Home Depot — some of these are too good to miss. 👉 Check out the full list here: www.731woodworks.com/tool-deals/hot-labor-day-home… Which deal are you grabbing first? 🔧⚡
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