CNC Business: SECRETS To Starting

Starting a successful CNC business from home is possible, it just takes a strategy. Here are some tips that you must consider when thinking about starting to sell the things you make.
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[@AndyBirdBuilds]

As I mentioned in the video about being intentional. Here are some examples of being intentional: Festivals with a theme, Real estate agents, and local shops. The one thing all these ideas have in common is being intentional, Etsy is very passive. Watch this video next: th-cam.com/video/Am-s3P1hLDQ/w-d-xo.html

[@derbacksteinbacker4942]

i 100% agree to th "Don´t post to reddit". I recently 3D printed a bike pedal because the original one broke and i simply thought it was intersting to see how it would hold up and holy hell, i started a war in the subreddit. People insulted me for printing that bike pedal like crazy because of safty reasons and told me i am gonna die a horrible death because if it. Now, i am not using this pedal on anykind of sports bike, just your regular bike used for the regular trip to work. I tried to explain them the situation an that i was totaly fine to live with the risks of using that pedal but it was already too late, its just nuts how people there go after you if you do anything slightly controversial, and if it isn´t controversial, they will find a way to mock you anyways. The pedal is currently one month in use, no proplems at all and since i survived the original pedal failing on me, i am confident that i will survive the printed one too. If i don´t, consider it natural selection...

[@sheilamarsh879]

wow your so right i was a union carpenter for 25 years i started my shop 10 years ago but i was working 40 hrs a week union capenter building high rises and working in my shop another 55 hrs a week that includes 10 hr days saturday and sunday selling from 95 hrs a week for three years was hard then retired to 70 hrs a week but love what i do like you i do 10 hr days in my shop everyday

[@Island.dweller]

pro tip,
don't over advertise, have inventory.
100 items x $150 in 4 colors. sold-out and shipped 26 hours

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Thanks for sharing!

[@stevecuthbert8856]

Just completed watching your 15 videos about your business and am very impressed with the information you have provided. I just wanted to say thank you. You are inspiring.

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@l.salgado6465]

lol....Andy and the LA Hobby Guy have become my Netflix (bing watching)

[@RockyRiverWoodworks]

Great video. I use my CNC plenty, but mainly as an addition to my projects that are already in the works, rather than stand-alone CNC projects. However, maybe stand-alone or dedicated CNC projects are what's next for me!

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Awesome! When you say you use your cnc to add to projects, is this mostly in the form of personalization?

[@RockyRiverWoodworks]

@@AndyBirdBuilds Absolutely. Personalization, custom parts, inlays, etc.

[@cncprogrammer3265]

Thanks for your always good tips and suggestions. Putting yourself out there, whether in person or online is a must if you want to create or build a business. If you don't do that, you will be the only one who knows what you're doing.

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Absolutely!

[@remibrousseau137]

That is the first video I watched from you and I'm hooked.
I happen to have an almost-industrial cnc, but I've came accross this video while looking for general side-business, or "hobby business" ideas (if that makes sense).
I find that you are a great communicator, you look trustworthy, and on top of that, your tips and insights are very motivating.
(English is not my first language, I apoligize for the mistakes)

[@davexander4142]

Knifemaker here, Ive gotten more love and sales from Reddit than literally anywhere... why do you say this? Legit curious. I use a cnc for my knife scales (composite) and I am looking to expand my knifemaking business to my current customer base, so it would have to involve some type of knife related product, sans cutting boards and knife blocks as everyone makes them.

[@michaelmessuri7746]

Thanks for the video and I look forward to the material in your course as I just purchased it

[@benbarnes2819]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. My question is do you work on other projects such as furniture or mainly CNC type of work? Sure enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Great! I work on other other projects as well

[@ryleylamarsh]

Great video. Really spoke to me. I need to get past my anxiety

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Great to hear! You got this 👍

[@kjacquin]

Digging your content as this aspect has been missing in the CNC business community. Saw you had a clip with Tesla, Dodge, Lexus. Is there an issue sell such items due to copyright issues? I understand if there gifts, but selling them seems complicated.

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Great! Thanks for the feedback. I'd be careful selling copyright items unless you have permission. Making a couple for friends and family is one thing, selling them to the masses is a another

[@DoingWhatever]

Great video, Andy. Lots of good info in this one. Just set up my onefinity and am ready to start making things!

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Awesome!

[@roblillicrap9014]

Another great video - thanks for your continued sharing of your experiences.

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

You got it!

[@tonygombas491]

Thanks for the valuable information

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

You got it, Tony!

[@HARDWORKWOODWORK]

Or do a live to tech how to use the shapeoke I still have a hard time using carbide Crete is there a better or easier software?

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Sorry to hear your having a hard time with Carbide Create. There isn't an easier software that I know of but I think with some more practice you can get it! Carbide 3D TH-cam channel has some good videos on getting started with Carbide Create too.

[@remibrousseau137]

Thank you!

[@LG-ro5le]

Hey just wondering what feeds & speeds do you use for oak? I keep getting a rigid finish when v carving due to vibrations, im using a 90 degree v bit, was thinking maybe the feed rate or plunge rate is wrong

[@HARDWORKWOODWORK]

You should do a course on the shapeoke

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

I've considered it!

[@lighthousefabrication4856]

Great video Andy!
Are there any other avenues you would recommend other then Etsy?
I’m not on any social media.
Thanks

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Festivals with a theme, Real estate agents, and local shops are a couple that come mind. The one thing all these ideas have in common is being intentional, Etsy is very passive.

[@lighthousefabrication4856]

@@AndyBirdBuilds thank you Andy!

[@makethepart]

Great review Andy!!

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Thanks for watching Cory!

[@ZS6JON17]

Great Video Andy
Great Info
Thank you 🙏 🙏

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Hope it was helpful!

[@kennethporst1738]

I want to build a Hole Gosh Dang Engine Building company

[@ClintonCaraway-CNC]

Great advice!!

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Thanks! Hope it was helpful!

[@ws8061]

Reddit blows so you won't be missing much