How To Make Money With A Laser Engraver

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  • @dougw2112
    @dougw2112 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video Mike! I think your content is right on the mark. No gimmicks, great data, and the proper length. Thanks for helping the community get better with our pursuits.

  • @AtamauLeacu
    @AtamauLeacu 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Can't wait to try laser engraving myself after watching this video! So informative and inspiring! 🔥

  • @thefilthelement
    @thefilthelement ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can agree from personal experience that what you end up using your CNC and laser for are sometimes not even close to what you initially got them for, but going with the changes has made me a lot more money than I planned.

  • @WoodshopOutBack
    @WoodshopOutBack ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! Your timing on laser info is perfect!!!

  • @AngieWilliamsDesigns
    @AngieWilliamsDesigns 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Recently made a jelly cabinet. Rather than the typical way I would have cut the design in the sides to make "feet"... I just made a template on my laser. Now if I make this again I can be consistent. And it's much quicker.

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lasers excels at jigs and templates!

  • @spudman575
    @spudman575 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is awesome, they’re is a ton of videos on lasers but this one goes above and beyond with great information, a plethora of examples, and the reality of owning and maintains a laser! Thanks for sharing and making this.

  • @Andi.Mitchell.Designs
    @Andi.Mitchell.Designs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Just found your channel, proof that our phones are listening to us… my wife and I were discussing buying a laser yesterday.
    Also… beautiful 2 day table sir. Definitely subscribing and catching up.

  • @ryanreich8493
    @ryanreich8493 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing the maintenance side of the laser and what it would take to have and use one for a business

  • @KnuckleNobility
    @KnuckleNobility ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude, really appreciate the info, especially the frank ‘cons’ section. Lots of maintenance info I wouldn’t have thought about 👍🏼 Awesome work as always my friend 👌🏼

  • @EvanDunville
    @EvanDunville ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff! Lazers are really cool.

  • @davidjefferds8532
    @davidjefferds8532 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What size laser would you recommend for a beginer that would like to make some templates? This is a great video.

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd say at the very least a 12x20. You'd outgrow that pretty fast though.

    • @davidjefferds8532
      @davidjefferds8532 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CoffeyCustomBuilds yes but wattage?

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh sorry I wouldn't get anything less than 50 watts. If you want to cut templates you'll want 100+ watts.

  • @mainerdiy8399
    @mainerdiy8399 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lots of good info here! We currently have the xtool d1 pro 20w and are looking at the thunder Nova 51. Definitely outgrew the xtool but had no idea if the business would take off. Do you know what the rules are on reselling YETI, or other big name brand tumblers? Do you usually use branded tumblers for your clients? Thanks for the video.

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There's no rules. You can resell whatever you want. But Yeti won't sell wholesale. I get my tumblers from JDS.

    • @mainerdiy8399
      @mainerdiy8399 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CoffeyCustomBuilds Gotcha. We have a couple more ducks to line up and we'll be buying from JDS as well. Quite the savings!

  • @quinettabrown8836
    @quinettabrown8836 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The table marker is cool

  • @alanbuilds7829
    @alanbuilds7829 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lot of great info here!

  • @unknownname6519
    @unknownname6519 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The best way.. Make a TH-cam video about how to start a 50k buisness

  • @JinkuBanatsu
    @JinkuBanatsu ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! I recently started a small woodworking business out of a 1 car garage and I am looking to invest a decent amount into it. As someone that made the giant leap towards a large CNC early on, Would you recommend a mid size CNC like a Onefinity or a laser similar to yours? Thanks Mike.

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would say a CNC is going to make you more money. Imo

  • @RobSandstromDesigns
    @RobSandstromDesigns ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video. Have you put out a video on laser maintenance where you go into where you apply the grease, type and sources of grease, etc. If so let me know where to check it out.

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I haven't! Not sure if there's a huge audience for that one.

    • @Midmo
      @Midmo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CoffeyCustomBuilds I'd watch it. I bet many new laser owners would as the instruction manual is terrible.

  • @Portlandcollects
    @Portlandcollects 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m trying to do custom tumblers. Do you have any suggestions for what I would need or recommendations ?

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You'll need a rotary with your laser.

  • @diywoodworkingdan
    @diywoodworkingdan ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome video Mike, I’m going to buy a laser cutter now. Thank you for sharing!

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They can generate awesome income!

    • @Vladlabs
      @Vladlabs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      where are you going to sell this lol? These people gave you ZERO info bud, ZERO. They shot a video to make it look like they tellk you, but what they dont tell you is where this CAN be sold, and good luck to you figuring things out the hard way. For example that Etsy is absolutely overloaded with this stuff for so cheap that you will not be even considering working for such pennies, unless you are 15 and live with parents for free.

  • @thehangardesigns
    @thehangardesigns ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! Which rotary tool did you end up going with?

  • @leftyswoodshop2965
    @leftyswoodshop2965 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Great ideas to monetize the laser man. Off to buy one.

  • @MelvinMcVinci
    @MelvinMcVinci ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It seems like there are so many people sellling custom lazer engraved gifts/items on etsy. For those who are just now thinking of entering this business, what can they offer to stand out from the rest? Im thinking people would naturally choose someone with a large number of (high) ratings compared to a business with no ratings

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว +18

      One thing I did to help kick off my Etsy shop was to direct local offline sales to Etsy and ask them to leave a review. But honestly the best way is to find a listing that does well, take better pictures, price it competitively and possible pay for ads.

    • @joshymcdaniel9233
      @joshymcdaniel9233 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are 100% CORRECT!
      When someone searches google/ Etsy the shops that come up first are those who pay big $$ to them so they come up first!
      That’s the hard part starting… at the start sometimes it is better to pay for the ads once you get repeat clients etc then you can stop… not what you want to hear but you’re right with so many ppl doing it the best way to stand out is I’m afraid you have to pay so you come up on searches
      That’s the no BS answer! It’s the world we live in

    • @MrSergey101
      @MrSergey101 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      If you look at the market and it seems saturated it’s probably because there is a Market. I wouldn’t let competitors scare you out of the industry

    • @ryanhubler9894
      @ryanhubler9894 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I bought mine specifically for my leather business, mainly to put my makers' marks in place, but now I use it to cut templates, engrave cutting boards, and all sorts of other stuff. The biggest thing is cutting out my wallets, especially ones I design and want to make a prototype asap. Certainly game-changing for me.

    • @DiversifiedMachinist
      @DiversifiedMachinist 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​Just purchased one for the same reason. ​@@ryanhubler9894

  • @simonshreds108
    @simonshreds108 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where are you selling/ marketing those small laser products ?

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have them on my website which gets traffic from my social media presence. I also have them on my Etsy which I paid for ads on.

  • @Bonsai_44
    @Bonsai_44 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When a customer orders say 200 tumblers. Is that something you have the customer order and deliver to you? Or do you pay out of pocket for it, then charge them your total cost, labor, etc..?

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I charge them a 50% deposit. They can use the ones I furnish at my agreed price or they can furnish their own and they get a price deduction and my part just becomes a service.

  • @DPAWNC
    @DPAWNC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What model laser do you have? We are thinking about upgrading to a larger one. Will yours cut 3/4" mdf and hardwood?

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the Laguna EX. It can definitely make those cuts. If you’d like some more info shoot me an email mike @ coffeycustombuilds dot com

  • @DigitalArtisan77
    @DigitalArtisan77 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How did you get the clean edges on the table marker, was it by hand or a bulk process such as shot blasting?

  • @maccaslasher
    @maccaslasher 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Think i need to move to america if you can get those prices for lower end items like the first couple you showed.

  • @PTcruser65
    @PTcruser65 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You forgot to mention the price of the laser.

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The price of the one doesn't matter because there are many different lasers at different price points. This one is $10,000. But you could get I've for less than half that.

  • @eddietaylor9765
    @eddietaylor9765 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How do you target customers?

  • @DGLaserCraft
    @DGLaserCraft ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great video - lots of good information.

  • @tegheim
    @tegheim ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well done!

  • @masdirect
    @masdirect ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thankyou for making this video

  • @osheawoodwork
    @osheawoodwork ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, I’m looking to get a laser engraver for my business, just to engrave boards for customers, any advice?

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To get started I'd look at a Thunder or Ohmtec

    • @osheawoodwork
      @osheawoodwork ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CoffeyCustomBuilds even if mostly what I’m doing is engraving and not cutting? Thanks for the reply

  • @FrazerCanyonWoodworks
    @FrazerCanyonWoodworks ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Will Coffey Custom Builds ever complete the Maker’s Holy Trinity of CNC, Laser, & 3D Printer?

  • @baileythompson3680
    @baileythompson3680 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

  • @AngieWilliamsDesigns
    @AngieWilliamsDesigns ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I’m pretty sure that I have that exact template you showed… and I think i bought it from you. LOL. Either way. Great video. Thanks

  • @TheDwilliams1000
    @TheDwilliams1000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What laser do you have?

  • @trekgod3
    @trekgod3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You didn't cover the platform you use to sell. Ebay? Etsy? Amazon? Facebook marketplace?

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I sell on Etsy and my website. Also a lot of word of mouth.

  • @Pens-and-morez
    @Pens-and-morez ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What laser do you recommend for a beginner wanting to start a side hustle?

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd start with a smaller 50 watt machine. I liked my Laguna PL 1220

  • @thelordvega
    @thelordvega ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thx for the info. im in PR and I've been thinking for sometime of buying a glowforge and if it works out for me then expand

  • @TwoMooseDesign
    @TwoMooseDesign ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grandmas cookies recipe sells like hot cakes

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's free money. Huge untapped market.

    • @shmiggz
      @shmiggz ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the recipe?

    • @TwoMooseDesign
      @TwoMooseDesign ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shmiggz hand written recipes in general. Like family recipes lasered on things

    • @shmiggz
      @shmiggz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TwoMooseDesign yeah, I was just asking for the recipe for Grandma's cookies

  • @CrazyFuzz8
    @CrazyFuzz8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good tips

  • @barnettbuilds227
    @barnettbuilds227 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pew pew! Great video! 👏

  • @StevenDavisPhoto
    @StevenDavisPhoto ปีที่แล้ว +1

    a 40 watt diode can easily cut through material. just gotta go slower. i have a 20w now and just upgraded to a 40w and even my 20w can cut things up to 1/4". but yeah, much slower than a co2.

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're right for sure. They can. But they aren't the fastest and speed is a factor when trying to make money.

    • @StevenDavisPhoto
      @StevenDavisPhoto ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CoffeyCustomBuilds indeed! If I was doing full time production where speed was more important, I'd fully get a fast co2

    • @savemybird
      @savemybird ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@StevenDavisPhotoactually the diode laser is good for engraving not for cutting, it's really slow

    • @StevenDavisPhoto
      @StevenDavisPhoto ปีที่แล้ว

      @@savemybird true it's slow, but if speed/time isn't an issue, the massive space and cost savings, plus the portability, is awesome. That's why I love mine.

  • @Curious_Skeptic
    @Curious_Skeptic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info. I'm curious as to why you wouldn't put up a plastic wall of some sort to keep dust out of laser? Sounds like an easy fix, but of course, I am looking this from a total novice observation. Learn me something.

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The room is getting a door.

    • @Curious_Skeptic
      @Curious_Skeptic ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CoffeyCustomBuilds Well, that's a solution. ;) I was thinking of doing a room with plexiglass wall, so you could still keep an eye on it while working in the shop. Just starting out myself, and no goal of making money, but do love the hobby.

  • @JeffFontecchio
    @JeffFontecchio ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now you need sharks, sharks with laser beams rule!🦈 Great video

  • @jimsandberg2000
    @jimsandberg2000 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a custom project I'd like to talk to you about, how can I reach you?

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว

      Https://clienthub.getjobber.com/client_hubs/f4990ef3-770d-4ca5-9c4b-5c70f1b848d6/public/work_request/new?source=social_media

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว

      That link will get a request in my project management software

  • @cokimi1301
    @cokimi1301 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    6:10 It would have been way faster on a CNC machine though right? Less than a minute

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes of course it could. That's a different video. But not everyone can afford both machines.

  • @juliocosta5818
    @juliocosta5818 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That 8 in that font was the worst number to showcase as a laser cut project

  • @Rob-ed9en
    @Rob-ed9en 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What engraving machine do you use?

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Laguna EX 150 watt CO2

    • @Rob-ed9en
      @Rob-ed9en 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CoffeyCustomBuilds oh ok cool thank you for your reply! Have a blessed one! Great video! 👍

  • @bintangprakosajati8596
    @bintangprakosajati8596 ปีที่แล้ว

    In indonesia its very hard to sell any of that even in 1/10 of the price, but the machine cost is still same 🙃

  • @Benjamin-vx2ot
    @Benjamin-vx2ot 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    50k in what time? 😅🤷‍♂️

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Typically the laser makes 50k/year but it's higher than that now.

  • @rcamoonpie648
    @rcamoonpie648 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video!
    I jumped on the wagon and went out and bought a Mira 9 and an Avid CNC thinking I was going to make some money with this Fad!
    Not!
    Maybe I’m doing everything wrong but this all sounds good in most cases until you actually start down the rabbit hole of spend,spend,spend!
    All I’m saying is think long and hard carefully before you jump on the big investment of all this equipment.
    Hate to sound like Debbie Downer but I guess I just don’t see the potential for this with so many people doing the same thing!

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah you definitely need business acumen and an ability to network and sell your products. Just by making a product it won't sell. There is much more to it.

    • @gordonclement7550
      @gordonclement7550 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This guy must wonder why there are more than a couple of burger joints when only so many people can eat at once and they are all the same!

  • @backyardengineer916
    @backyardengineer916 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If you don’t have one already, don’t buy it if your intentions are strictly for profit. I promise you he wouldn’t be making this video if his business was doing GOOD. It’s 2024, everyone and their mom, has a cnc machine

  • @cncwoodcrafofficial
    @cncwoodcrafofficial ปีที่แล้ว

    good

  • @chrisfalcon9804
    @chrisfalcon9804 ปีที่แล้ว

    sure lol

  • @niceguydmm
    @niceguydmm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You don't anymore. Everyone has turned to TH-cam and now everyone is buying lasers and the profit is dead! The only reason people make video's like this is for profit and views. That leads to more lasers out there and less work for all. It nice that people can learn but its not so simple. The reason for all these video's is they stopped making money and now using TH-cam for earnings.

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      100% incorrect 😂😂 I make FAR more money on my business than TH-cam.

  • @Vladlabs
    @Vladlabs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you guys make sure to only share useless info, don't you? lol. Like we all know what lasers can make, especially such obvious things like cutting boards and mugs. What people do not know is how to market and sell those, that is the one main problem in any business. We can make whatever, that's really shouldn't even be discussed in such videos. What should be discussed is how and where this can be sold. Etsy for example is totally dead and overloaded with such stuff for pennies, done by kids living with their parents with no bills. I understand the reasoning behind not wanting to discuss topics that actually matter, but then why do the video in a first place? Your Etsy shop only has 780 sales, which is also nothing. With such money you won't be able to even sustain such business and break even.

    • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
      @CoffeyCustomBuilds  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Etsy is trash. I make my money on my laser selling large quantities of tumblers to companies directly, like I said in the video. I also make money on it by labor saving activities, such as quickly making templates. As the owner of a productjon furniture company, this is invaluable. Go take your hot take somewhere else.

    • @Vladlabs
      @Vladlabs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @CoffeyCustomBuilds i went to your website, I bet you make 95% of your money without the laser. You make custom wood furniture, which costs thousands of dollars per piece. And yeah, if you do that directly, why dont you tell it in the video. I personally not in a laser business, but people who come to such video will surely be interested in something useful, given the video title. Or at least dont make it look so easy to them. Selling directly b2b is a hell of a task in 2024 with google ads costing north of $8 per click and all other marketing too.

  • @flyingmonkeys9774
    @flyingmonkeys9774 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can only make money in the USA with a laser. Not in my country. I have tried for 8 months now. Nada!!!

  • @SinisterReality
    @SinisterReality ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My 20w D1 cuts quite well, and it’s pretty quick. Buuuuutttt t t it’s not scalable. Beeeeep boooop beeep alarms… it stops won’t continue on the cut, wastes material and it cost me about 3 grand. 😑🍕 no pizza for me.

  • @chrisfalcon9804
    @chrisfalcon9804 ปีที่แล้ว

    u started with wood I started with precious metals, good night.