7 CNC Side Hustle Ideas to Make $1000/Month

[@TimoWettlaufer]

Hi Andy, Thank you for everything you do to help and to give precious advices. My workshop is close to Bordeaux, France. I have a 4'x8' CNC, and I host a friend in my workshop who works on his large laser. Effectively, this kind of partnership improoves both of our businesses. Without advertising anything, we are close to 5000$ a month. Within the next months, I would like to upscale my business. All your ideas about this are more than welcome. And if ever you come to France, you are kindly invited to visit our workshop and to share a generous meal with us. Best regards, Timo

[@MSManuel-61]

I would definitely be interested in a cnc collaboration group.

[@PiercesPerfectPieces]

So great about making wholesale Items for the maker(s) community. That is definitely something I would be interested in is doing a set number of projects & pieces that another maker is wanting/needing & sending them on their way. That is truly a great Idea that I never even would have thought about. 💯 🎯

[@52Quantum]

I've been making engraved pictures with my laser for a couple of years and selling design files for lasers for about a year, but so far not really taken off enough to get me where I want to be. Once I have got the space prepared, I'm ordering a cnc. I do find this type of video inspiring. It can be hard working full time at something I hate with every cell in my body, but trying everything to both escape and have my own business.

[@Bcarson88]

I do CNC plasma metal cutting, I do signs wall art, flatpack fire pits, and I also offer custom welding and fabrication. Some other aspects are people need parts cut for production runs, I do well at farmers markets and with a handful of custom art that people want cut and I do the design work and send the customer a 3d model of what the product will look like before production begins on the piece. Having cad/cam experience helps with that. I started my business last November and started selling in January this year farmers markets alone it's possible to do 500 on average per single day market some are better than others, I'm still figuring it out. And being in Arizona it limits it to cooler months so October to May is about where it's best. We just started a website so that should hopefully add to the production and slower months. Thank you for making the video lots of solid information here.

[@michaeljakus8373]

Go to shows in Payson, Flagstaff and Showlow during the summer months. Its nice to get out of the heat and make a little money while you're at it .

[@Perfect3Dworld]

Great video! These CNC side hustle ideas are incredibly inspiring and practical. Custom signage and engraved cutting boards seem like excellent ways to start. Offering prototyping services is a fantastic way to support inventors and small businesses. I also loved the Cart idea! Thanks for sharing these valuable tips!

[@wissamsaad1758]

I don’t know anything about CNC, but since you asked, I believe that making custom trays is the field for me. I’m planning to buy AXYZ infinity 4000 or 4 x 4 cancam, still did not decide yet, I’m going all in 😂

[@stlwoodworking]

I do a lot of sign making as well as slab flattening with the 4x10 AVID. I do tables and slabs for my business as well. I have been doing a lot production wholesale work in the last few months.

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Awesome to hear! Selling locally or online?

[@stlwoodworking]

@@AndyBirdBuilds was mostly local but just opened up my new store. A few things listed for now

[@darrenfinn5145]

Andy Thank you for your energetic video. I am interested in learning more about your idea of domestic groups working together to move their business forward. Keep me updated.

[@redcat952]

Thanks for a great video, caused me to review my CNC focus. Running an AVID and enjoy it everyday.

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Great to hear!

[@AbsoluteFamily123]

Thank you for your time, experience and passion. Excellent advice. Really made a lot of sense. Haven’t heard anyone else explain things of this nature like this with so much clarity. Appreciate it and please keep them coming. Great job thanks!

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GroundedConceptsLLC]

Count me in. I love the collaboration. We can get more done working together!

[@nwmi493]

how about a video on cutting dash panels for boats and classic cars.. custom engraved labels with various non laserable material such as hdpe starboard and abs.

[@FrostedImages]

Excellent video and great ideas, Andy.

[@reddsmorris7053]

As always thank you. It's warmer out now so I can get into the garage and start learning and moving foward.

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Rock on!

[@somecallmeflip]

Glad I found your channel. Great information.

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Me too! Welcome!

[@Mikeshaver-x6q]

I have a sawmill. Curious where most CNC folks get interesting stock? Just bought a CNC as well.

[@91darko]

What about panel lightning, PC cases, heatsinks, and electronic housing where you add electronics to create a product (name housing, USB hub, LCD screen)...

[@BrianW2979]

I'd love to see a website where you can get help from fellow makers. For example if a laser owner wants to engrave a bunch of cutting boards, they could put up a "help wanted" for someone to make cutting boards. People could bid on the jobs, and the customer could have choice to what is important to them, price, quality, speed of service, and customer service satisfaction etc. Each person on the site could have a rating system so that everyone knows the quality of work that typically comes from that person if they are a seller, as well as how hard of a customer they may be if they are a buyer. Maybe make it so that the rating system moves people up the list if they are bidding on a job against other makers. This would encourage good work and customer service. The littler guys can also bid on jobs but their name would be further down the list and they may have to rely on having a lower price until their reputation is built up to move them up the list. So everyone has a chance to bid on a job if interested.

[@AL_goTrader]

What a great idea to join CNC and laser communities together!!!.

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

yes!

[@robg9997]

Do you have a recommended product CNC machine, value wise?

[@DResin8]

I'm interested in the cnc collaboration group sir

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@chadkrebs245]

Hey Andy new viewer here what programing are you using and like u I'm not a programmer so to speak i find that the projects i have done are profitable but only on large scale if i were to do 10 or under the cost to pay a programmer doesn't make it profitable so if i can do that myself would be a great asset

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

I use https:www.vectric.com/andybird

[@blcksmth]

Looking forward to the Inner Circle once the links work again

[@nationsnumber1chump]

how many hours is a side hustle?

[@WalterNeece]

I would be interesting in a cnc collaboration group

[@patrickjames3954]

THe link to join the community is bad. Can someone share it?

[@apgspyder]

Being a new CNC owner... Looking for as many networking opportunities as I can to leverage this machine!

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Be sure to join our community! discord.gg/UtRjnsurc4

[@apgspyder]

Already joined up! 😊

[@TheProphet316]

How do I find this cnc group your talking about?

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

discord.com/invite/4mkTEcjq

[@MidwestWoodCreations]

Be interested in a CNC collaboration group.

[@Bosnian-Trucker]

You do great job

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@HASNAINGRAPHICS-cd9ju]

HEY ANDY I AM HASNAIN A PROFETIONAL THUMBNAIL DESIGNER. I CAN MAKE YOUR THUMBNAILS POP.

[@JSGenesisDesigns]

smaller slabs flattened SAY THAT 3 TIMES FAST LOL

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Lol right!?

[@bstickley1140]

I am interested in the group and also a link to the discord group. 😀

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

discord.com/invite/4mkTEcjq