Wooden Candy Dispensers
Wooden candy dispensers cut from one board with a jigsaw
Video published Aug 15, 2026 by WhosTheVoss
Startup cost: Low startup cost (box-store lumber and a few beginner power tools) (our estimate; the video doesn’t give figures)
Source video
WhosTheVoss · I was only going to build one, but the orders kept coming in! ↗
What It Is
From a single board you cut, drill and assemble wooden candy dispensers that release a few sweets at a time, then sell them as gifts.
The Pitch
He says four take under an hour, cost $2.41 each, and sell for $28, about $102 an hour, which he says beats a full eight-hour day at minimum wage.
Who It’s Best For
Beginners with a jigsaw who like fun, giftable items.
The Truth (as we see it)
Items that hold food should use food-safe finishes. He jokes about arsenic in candy, but take finish safety seriously. Sales mostly come through Facebook Marketplace, local pickup and Etsy, so you'll need to photograph, list and hand over orders. His profit maths leaves out your time, tool wear and fees unless stated. He gives his plans away free on his website.
Our assessment, based on the video and what’s typical across similar videos. We don’t independently verify income claims or prices.
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