CNC Business From Home - The Easiest Way To Start
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- This video talks about starting a CNC business from home. Whether you want to start a CNC business with a CNC router, laser etcher or cutter, plasma cutter, etc, it is not as hard as you think. If you handle it right, the business will come to you.
In fact, most CNC owners get their first business to come to them. they do it by talking about their business, either on Facebook, forums, Instagram, or just talking to people in person.
The key to getting CNC business coming to you, and start making money with your CNC machine, is to simply talk to people about it. 99% of CNC machine owners get their business in this manner.
If done right, it can quickly lead to regular production work
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I made a sign for my friends auto repair shop as a gift (was just getting started in cnc) and his cust saw it and requested I make him a sign with his logo on it. It turned into a multilevel 3d project that took me months to learn as it was my first 3d. It turned into two...one finished and one for him to paint... He now has other projects in store for me. 👍 You never know...
T Bunton, thanks for sharing. That's awesome! Sometimes it all just works out in unexpected ways but getting your work out there to be seen is definitely the right step. Keep up the good work brother!
I've been programming with CAD/CAM since the late 80's and with Mastercam since 1993. At that time, knowing how to use that software often opened up unsolicited opportunities to do side programming for various vendors and business contacts. Side jobs often came in the form of referrals.
A few years ago I was contacted by a guy off a referral, to help him build some templates he could use to make a custom musical instrument. I made several templates from several sections of a CAD model I created from sketches. Since I did it in Mastercam, I decided to put some tool paths on the model and show him the graphic of the body and neck being cut on a CNC machine. He was blown away. We are still doing business today and are working on a few new designs.
Several months ago, after much searching and research, I purchased a CNC Router. There seemed to be enough potential to justify it.
Since I've had the machine, I have also made, plaques, signs and templates for artists. I'm currently working on a store sign for a new business. This is pro bono, but I'm looking to do more signs and plaques and display and sell them out of the store, with design input from the store owner. We have a tentative agreement to do that. I also display at art, craft and other shows.
Garrett is right. You have an idea or vision. Maybe that idea or vision involves CNC. Get a machine, learn how to use it and compatible software, and start making things. Garrett and others are great for helping you with that. Once you get going and get word out there, you may be amazed at how business and opportunity just comes to you.
CNC Programmer, thanks for sharing your story! I'm so excited to hear and see your creations with your CNC! I'd love to see the store sign you've been working on and your other projects you bring to the craft shows! Keep up the good work!
@@IDCWoodcraft Most of my things is designs I do for customers. Some of them are images I create off photographs, like the new store sign. Others are off artist sketches. One guy wanted a lightning bolt. I made him a lightning bolt. It got painted and became part of a pop art display. One of the nice things we can do with Vectric is to show graphic images of what projects will look like by setting colors of the material and toolpaths. It's nice and convenient to have that on a laptop to show to people.
Last summer we did a promotional event in Riverhead NY. I did an engrave of the outline of Long Island, with Riverhead NY on the lower right corner, with a star where Riverhead is. That's easy and fast to do and easily editable to change the town. Car shows is just simple things like the Chevy bow, Ford Oval, Ram or Jeep image. I gave a few pieces to a car guy know who often displays at shows. He asked me to make some more. I recently came across a bunch of pine boards. I do various plaques to fit the width of those boards.
Ironically, the guy I did the custom musical instrument with, came by recently to discuss a new design. I showed him the shop and the router cutting. He took photos of it and put it up on his social media sites. Almost immediately, he got interest from those wanting to know what router it was, and even got a couple of cad models asking him if he could make them.
I know it sounds like I'm all over the place. That may not be good at some point, but for getting started, I feel my niche may come to me. Besides, I don't care what I make or who it might be for and neither does the router. It's just a program and cutting time.
So, I think the point here, and supporting what you teach, is to have some ideas, get a machine and get started. Advice on machines, products, design suggestions, and teaching is pretty freely available here.
Recently purchased a small CNC machine. I have been making small projects for family members just to practice. I do woodworking as a hobby and have been approached by friends of friends and my wife’s friends and coworkers about making them different wood projects, so I thought a CNC might be a great addition to help with starting a business. Thank you for your great advice.👍
Huskerpower, that's awesome you already have so many people interested in your projects! I can't wait to see what you create with your new CNC!
Ordered my CNC the day this was broadcasted, my birthday... It's supposed to arrive tomorrow. So excited!!!
Can't wait to play and grow my very new business!!
So close, so close! You'll be carving in no time. What machine did you order?
@@IDCWoodcraft I did a bunch of research and decided to go with a BobsCNC Evolution 4.
I feel like a kid at Christmas today. I'll have my face on the window all day waiting for this bad boy to arrive.
@@brianhowes34 I know the feeling! Congratulations on taking the plunge
I have been using CNC routers and lasers for a long time and now as a retiree I am considering starting a part time business. I do make items for friends and family of which some are pretty exotic, but, really just doing it for fun. They pay for the wood or whatever material costs and I just program and make the items. I really am passionate about woodworking and using both the router and laser and enjoy just making things. if I start a "real" business, and people have been asking me why I haven't, then the pressure is on to deliver and the logistics can be complicated. Anyways, I am now considering it and trying to figure out capital needs, material costs, pack and ship, etc. Perhaps this will be a great adventure. There are some great benefits to having a sanctioned business so we shall see. Thanks for your video and words.
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Pat, it sounds like you are on the right track brother! Here is to the adventure.
I am lucky enough to be in a position in life to just "buy" the lazer and cnc router as well a cnc plasma. I am an artsy kind of guy. What I am not and never have been is a salesman. I am gonna have to become that as painful as it is. I absolutely love making things for others. I am not good at getting paid for it. I dont care what anyone says, sales are an absolute nightmare of an emotional rollercoaster for creatives. The killer for me is when someone sees what I created out of their idea and cries. I just wanna give it to them. Their reaction validates my effort and skills. That in my simple mind is worth more than money. That unfortunately doesnt pay the bills but my god it feels so good to be validated.
Twisted Bones, I get it brother! Learning the sales is part of the business unfortunately. But, luckily it's something that can be learned my friend. I wasn't a natural at first either but hopefully I can help you avoid some of the mistakes I've made and make your journey a little challenging! I couldn't agree more though, that feeling of giving a gift that brings tears to their eyes is priceless! Enjoy your weekend brother!
this is where I am at. I have a CNC router and laser and do all kinds of projects for people without really charging them. having to convince people of the worth of a project can be difficult.
As always Garrett your videos are completely thurough and provoking. I have ordered a long mill MK2 which I hope will arrive in about 2 weeks.... I am I think a little out of the standard line as I will be adding a 1.5kw spindle water cooled already ordered. And building a table to accommodate the future 48 inch expansion. I have a definite reason for this. Keep up your Great videos and Tutorials... Looking to hear from you...
Hi David. Well this is exciting to hear! Congratulations for taking the plunge. I'm curious now... What is the reason for the bigger machine?
Thank you so much for this. I'm saving up to jump in, and TH-cam is pretty much my only resource. +1 subscriber
Arkadi, keep working hard brother! I am excited for you to pick up your first CNC.
Thanks for your thoughts on putting your talents to work. I have been doing the one man business quite a long time and you have the right approach.
Larry, always happy to help and share what I can!
I made a sign in exchange for some shingles for my shed he like it so much his boss now wants one for his other business
David, that could be your niche right there brother!!
I show and sell at local craft fairs. I offer to personalize signs, cutting boards, coasters, etc. using my laser engraver. Saving up for a Longmill.
Graham, that's awesome! I can't wait for you to get your longmill and sell even more at the local craft fairs!
I actually just spent 22 thousand dollars on a Shop Sabre 4*8 CNC due to the fact I have a lot of good contacts in the reptile industry and I know I can make a bit of cash by making cages. Though the reason I spent so much is due to the fact I can pretty much do anything I want with it. Do I want to make cabinets? yes, yes I can. How about guitars? I can. Sure I spent a ton but the options for what I can do makes up for it.
MrJc, I'm jealous man! That Shop Sabre is sick! Those linear rails are like the size of my hand! I love that and I'm glad you gave yourself the permission to do that! So cool! I'm excited to hear about all the awesome projects you make!
@@IDCWoodcraft yeah! It's a really nice machine. I'm lucky enough that with my current job (truck driver) I make more than enough money to afford the machine. Though the other main reason for the machine is I want to get away from truck driving! Or at least go part time.
Great video. I like the simplicity
Logan, thanks brother!
I had my CNC router for a few years and really only used it to make Christmas gifts for family then I decided to make a Christmas ornament for my wife about 4 years ago. She thought it was cute and shared it on her Facebook page. The next thing I know I'm getting requests to make several of these, I actually sold enough of them that Christmas season to pay for my CNC router. I still run my CNC as a side business but just recently started selling my work in a local shop.
Jeff, that's awesome! It's crazy how sharing your work can turn into something so unexpected! I love your story thanks for sharing!
Nice video Garrett! Always learning!
Douglas, thank you! Glad I could help!
I've seen many videos about CNC's already and I'm still thinking about building my own machine from scratch. I've made some nice mdf clocks with milled images in them using a handheld router, painted them and sold a few to friends and family. Once I posted them on facebook, I got some reactions from a few people and they asked for the price. I asked 30 euros and never heard from them again. I can't imagine 30 euros for a handmade clock is too much, since the clock mechanism alone costs me 5 euros to order them online. Then there is the paint, the work and the mdf material. Maybe I got some reactions from people who never wanted to buy them in the first place and thought they would be as cheap as any clock from Action stores or such where clocks are made a huge batches and cost only a few euros. But I still want to make my own machine that can process sheets of 122x122cm in one go and most desktop CNC's are too small. I know myself and may want to engrave a picture or something ion a wooden panel some day like a cabinet door and using a desktop cnc won't be able to handle average size cabinet doors, and I also like the challenge to build my own machine and choose the motors, the power supply, the interface (CSMIO/IP-M ethernet controller) and I already got Mach3 which is what the CSMIO is actually designed for. So I got the alimunum beams at home from which I want to build it but I'm still worried I won't find much clients who want to buy my stuff. Should I still just build it, make stuff and show it everywhere I can? And maybe someday someone might notice my business? I also want to make cutting boards with inlays but since my area has some stores who sell cutting boards for just a few euros, why would anyone want to buy inlayed cutting boards that may cost over a hundred euros? Quality? A unique design? Thickness?
Ingrid, thanks for sharing your story. You're idea of building your own machine is awesome and it's cool you want to take on that challenge (I don't know if I'm that brave)! I know how hard it can be to sell your work for what it deserves, but you definitely can't sell yourself short. There will always be some people who won't see the value in your craft. Those will be the ones always be looking for the cheap products to buy. But, those people are not the customers you are looking to sell to anyways! I have a mentee who is selling cutting boards from $150-300 so I know there is a market out there if you find the right customers. You can check out my mentoring sessions with him on the channel, here's the link: th-cam.com/video/lcJ7jcl8SRU/w-d-xo.html
You'll find that it's about figuring out who you want to sell to exactly (this is what we call "your avatar") and figuring out how to get your products in front of them. Maybe this is through Facebook, craft fairs, or even at local shops. It may take you a bit to figure out where these people are hanging out, but the more you understand the people who you are trying to sell to, the more success you'll have. I always say, if you're selling to everyone, you're selling to no one.
I know figuring all this out can get disheartening at times, but I urge you to stick with it and enjoy the process. Keep up the good work and success will come my friend!
@@IDCWoodcraft After watching your videos and especially about the Longmill 30x30, I've actually decided not to build my own machine anymore (since it will cost more in spareparts than the Longmill and I'll be stuck on an outdated control software package, Mach3 because of the planned CSMIO controller) but I'll be ordering the Longmill MK2 instead and have a ready-to-go machine with an up-to-date control software (gSender) and I'll most likely also buy the Vectric VCarve Pro package as it looks very intuitive and easy to work with and seems to have everything I would/could do with the Longmill. I'll just try to create some projects, post pictures everywhere and eventually someone will come to me in the end somehow. I also still have a good paying fulltime job so I'm not forcing my woodworking to becoming a business in a certain timeframe but it will come. My original plan was to learn the skills of woodworking by the time I retire (I'm only 43 atm) and have some extra income from that besides my pension. A collegue of mine also said I needed to carve an impressive sign with my housenumber on a piece of hardwood and put it on my letterbox outside the house, so everyone who passes by can see it and some may even ring at the door and ask where I got it. I've seen alot of your videos and you explain everything exceptionally clear, there is no video of yours where I got confused or didn't understand anything. Other content creators show other stuff and they go so fast that you can't easily follow them and you lose intrest. Keep it up, you're the best at explaining how it all works and you've convinced me to buy the Longmill and the Vectric VCarve software.
Hi Ingrid. I think building your own is a fun idea. I personally wouldn't because I want to cut.
As far as your questions, I always suggest that if you don't know what to make, make what you want. Just be sure to let everyone know you are doing it. Eventually, people will start to ask you to make things. Let that be your startingpoint.
I forgot to say I am glad you decided to not build a machine. You'll definitely be glad. When you order the machine, is it okay to ask for you to use my link? It gives me a little commission.
🙌🏻 thanks Garrett
Sh1tzboutagodown, you are so welcome my friend.
Very good video. Thanks Garrett
CG, you are so welcome brother!
Very informative video Garret, thank you.
Stu, you're so welcome. Glad it was helpful brother!
Very nice video! Thank you for your work! Have a nice day!
Nature Walks, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Have a nice day too!
great explanation looking forword to watching all of them thank you
Sylvia, I'm glad it was helpful!
@@IDCWoodcraft new problem easil pro trial make few words, combine them cennter them on cedar, carve and it starts out carving in the air about 3 passes of 1 letter but does that on every letter ten carves nothing is centerd how do i fix thi computer skills not the best
@@sylviacook2005 I don't use easel, so I'm not sure how to fix the problem
Thanks for the informative video. Always look forward and appreciate your knowledge and expertise. Question about the rose wood your friend has for sale. Can you give me a bit of info. Thanks again
Hey Ron, you're so welcome brother! Yes, of course, will you shoot me an email about the rosewood?
My neighbor heard my CNC from his yard today, walked by and 10 minutes later he is trying to get me to sell him a sign for his logo...
Justin, that's so cool! It's amazing what projects will come to you the more you share what you do with the people around you! Keep up the good work!
Hello Garrett, Now that I've convinced myself that I can make a go at a post retirement CNC AND Laser engraving business I would like to ask you what NAICS category/code would you suggest registering my business as?
Frank, that is a tough one to answer brother! Depending on what you make, it could be different. Best bet is to reach out to a Lawyer or the bureau of labor statistics.
Thanks!
Eric, wow thank you brother. I appreciate the support.
Profit or loss this job explain me
PvRyEnnAChaNel, I'm not too sure what you mean on this one my friend!
Form or From ?
Ali, good catch thanks! Supposed to be from!
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Crazy tips, sorry brother I don't need that right now. Thanks though!
@@IDCWoodcraft thanks sir