Behind Making Money w CNC, How To Make Money With CNC For Beginners Projects - Garrett Fromme

[@michael89lott]

Spent half the day watching your videos. Thanks for your time and effort. I Appreciate it.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Michael, right on! I hope it was time well spent my friend!

[@jstodgel]

Thank you! I have a cnc machine forseveral years now and finally last night had the crazy idea to type in "how to make money with a cnc" thanks again! all valuable stuff!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

James, you're so welcome! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Hopefully you'll dust off that machine of yours sometime soon! I'd love to see what you make with it!

[@mikecollins4298]

Everything you said was exactly what I already told myself over and over again. Now i am sure i am ready to spend the money and follow my passion and now that I have found your channel i can't wait to get started. Look 4 my comments ,i have for sure chosen a cnc router instead of a motorcycle.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Mike. I am so glad you are here. And excited to see how your journey unfiolds. There is support here, for sure!!!

[@stephenfirlotte7712]

a little humor, a smoking business, a wooden fireplace. Just starting the learning curve, with the approach CNC as a hobby. 5 years to retirement. loads of time to experiment and learn and have fun. Keep up the great videos.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Stephen, you have plenty of time my friend. Keep working hard and learning everything you can!

[@jacobnwalker]

You said the magic sentence! Giving value first is the best way to grow! :)

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Jake, absolutely brother! Always lead with value.

[@kevincollins6031]

Great info! Thank you so much! I've subscribed and clicked notifications because I dont want to miss ANYTHING

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Kevin, awesome thank you! And welcome aboard my friend!

[@OdyZeus]

I personally bought a 6040 CNC Milling Router for my personal use. I really enjoy working on CNC Machines. I worked for companies making complex parts for the army and stuff, so I decided to get me a machine just to create stuff for me and family. The first thing I made was a Horse Phone Holder out of wood for my daughter. I post it on my IG, next thing you know, I had people asking me to make them one. From Phone Holders, I have made Personal Frames for people, Personalized Gift Boxes, and now I have two business customers. That keep asking me to make then stuff every month. I really wanted to use my CNC to make stuff for me, but it turned out that people liked what I do, and now I making some extra cash, and by the way, I am enjoying it. 🙏 You gave great advice! And is true what you say, time and commitment is the key. If you do it for the money, it wont work!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Ody. this was a great share and wonderful story of organic business development. I hope everyone who sees this video will catch your comment. Thank you.

[@Amputee4life628]

You're absolutely right, if you're not dedicated to the passion, it'll be pointless. The money will come, effort first.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Dwight, you understand my friend. Good to see you share again.

[@stewartfry5094]

Hi to I. D. C. Woodcraft --- this is the second of your videos that I have watched (part 2 follows...). All that you say is 100% true and correct. I have been doing CNC routing for about 4 years. Started off with a rubbish machine from a rubbish local supplier (bad quality machine and revoltingly bad support). However it taught me an amazing amount. I bought this machine when I retired because I wanted to replace all the creativity that my working career squeezed out of me. Now I look forward to getting up in the morning and getting into my garage. I now have a second hand X Carve and to me it is perfect. And a massive thank you to the gent that sold it to me for a really great price. Things get really expensive in South Africa with our ridiculous exchange rate. Your video on CNC hole drilling taught me exactly what I wanted to know. All the how AND why. Marketing? Good quality makes good customers who talk to their friends etc. Hard work? Yes. I have worked 48 hours straight to get orders out. Make good money? Not so much. Do I have the passion to carry on? Yes. My wife started a Facebook page (A Touch of Creation) with pics of all my work so far. Each idea creates another idea - things get so exciting. What would I like to know more about? How to carve 3D creations. If you already have videos, please pass them on to me. For info, I design in Aspire and copy the g code into Easel and cut with X carve. If you stop learning you are dead. That being the case I should live a loooong time - and enjoy all of it. PLEASE keep the excellent videos coming!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hello Stewart. You said so much here. I love to hear you have a passion for doing this. It is what makes everything so worthwhile. And the thing you said about living a long time. I guess you and I will be centurians!! Unfortunately, I do not yet have the Aspire level version...yet. It is in the works. A more robust CNC comes first.

[@marktrudeau9527]

One of the most helpful videos I've seen , thankyou

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Thanks Mark!

[@samuraidriver4x4]

Informative video👍 Working on getting my cnc plasma business going and looking to see if I missed some things. Thanks to you I now know i missed instagram😉 Been working on different products for a couple of months now and just registered my business, setup a website, accounting and all of the associated things you have to think about. One thing I made a priority is work with a schedule and at the moment its 2 hours product design, 1 hour marketing/research, 1 hour of paperwork and the rest goes into building, fine tuning and learning my machine. Doing this as a side hustle next to my day job to begin with.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Johan, glad to hear that your getting everything set up with your plasma business. Keep working hard, you will go far brother!

[@samuraidriver4x4]

@@IDCWoodcraft thanks 👍 I had my own successful business as a freelance tig welder before but my body gave up on me due to a chronic illness so forced to quit. So not totally inexperienced when it comes to running a buisness but selling my time and experience to another business is alot different then selling a product. One of my co-workers also loves jeeps, have a couple things I am working on with him for his latest build.

[@rogercox8084]

Garrett your thoughts are received as wisdom. I originally purchased Aspire first and then purchased a Laguna IQ CNC. Learning the software is an ongoing situation. Being efficient so that you can properly price your time and overhead is of the upmost importance. I bought into CNC so that I could take my wood working craft to a much higher level. Making things for others is always rewarding, it helps pay for tools for the next project as well. Thank you Garrett !

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Roger. A CNC is a natural augment to woodworking. What kinds of projects do you make and how will a CNC stack on what you make?

[@rogercox8084]

@@IDCWoodcraft Garrett, My first items produced on my CNC were profile cut items. Once the code is written for an item, the speed and accuracy is difficult to match by free hand cuts. Not to mention, being able to sand one part while the next is being cut. Net result, shorter elapsed time when making multiple parts. Another major production improvement to making items with V-Carve letters and features is no need to create fixtures and jigs. This by far is the greatest enhancement to my woodworking capabilities. V-Carve inlays, raised lettering and 3D carvings are now real possibilities with practice and runtime experience. Roger Cox

[@IDCWoodcraft]

@@rogercox8084 You've been on a good journey. And now you see how valuable they CNC router can be!

[@michael89lott]

Enjoyed the video. And the HONESTY.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Michael, glad you enjoyed it brother! Happy to help!

[@HITTAGAME]

This is good knowledge im a setup operator at my job . I always talk to the older guys about buying a machine they tell me its a bad investment but i disagree its all the mindset and marketing.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Lil, you are exactly right. It sounds like they are not comfortable with seeking improvement. In your simple statement here, it is clear you are one who is always looking for better ways. From my experience, it that attitude that will accelerate you in whatever profession you are in! Very refreshing to see!

[@nickcummings81]

Great video! I’ve been doing woodworking part time while I still work full time to “pay the bills”. I just ordered a cnc to try other things I’ve been thinking of making and making them very repeatable. I’m super excited to get started creating things on the cnc. You’re very knowledgeable and gained a subscriber today. Thanks.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Nick, congrats on buying yourself a CNC my friend. Repeatability is one of the best reasons to buy a CNC, it takes the human problem out of our woodworking equation am I right?

[@LonelyDev71]

You sir are my hero. Thank you so much for such great videos. Big fan.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Fun n Games, thank you for your kind words, I feel humbled! I truly enjoy what I do and love spreading the knowledge to other!

[@joshnigh]

I really appreciate these videos. Thanks for the quality and honest advice. Its great to have someone break it all down and explain how it is rather than "Here are 5 quick tips to make $$$ fast!"

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Josh. Yeah, so many are out there saying that and I fell for it for a while in my life. Finally got real and realized it takes real work. That's what I want others to know.

[@flycavsgopro9658]

Just getting into CNC routing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and occasionally your personal stories.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

FlyCav, you're so welcome! And welcome aboard my friend!

[@carriea8917]

I love your enthusiasm and perspective cool from your experiences!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Thanks Carrie!

[@terryswenning9510]

Absolutely true about passion and commitment. Making money should be secondary. Enjoyment of helping others with your personal creativity is key. Thank you.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

And, Terry, with that attitude, the money will follow.

[@MyPlaylistsMusic]

I'm glad I found this video, this was a perspective that I was curious about from someone that is already well down the road but willing to lay things out clear to help those of us considering to walk down it.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Kettch. I'm glad this helped with some perspectives. I simply want to help people like you know the reality of business

[@txoutdoors3008]

Thank you for taking the time to share your passion, knowledge and help. Very refreshing caring attitude.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi TX. Thank you. Yes, all I want is for you to be able to make the stuff you want to make. Not to struggle through every step of the way.

[@shadowrecon1822]

I'm a passionate beginner woodworking. I started off building little things to farmhouse tables and desks and selling them out of my garage. Now I want to get into CNC with the Shapeoko. The information you've provided is great and useful for someone like me who's thinking about making my passion to build a small business. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hello Sokhom. This is super exciting news! It always thrills me to see someone getting into business doing something they love and following their dreams.

[@ThomasHall-jq9dx]

This was a great video. I learned a great deal from it and agree you must put the work in to making your business flourish. Garrett has a great deal of videos that I have learned from. Thanks Garrett for sharing your knowledge and insight about a CNC business.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Thomas, glad it was helpful! I'm happy to be a part of your CNC journey and make things a little easier along the way my friend. Enjoy the new year brother!

[@wyattputnam736]

Real good information. Thank You.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Wyatt. you're welcome

[@SawdustersCreations]

Good common sense approach. Great presentation.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Robert, thanks brother I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@BasilMeadows]

You nailed it! Do it because you enjoy it. Only got mine about 6 months ago and haven't gotten into the selling part yet, still in the part of driving my wife nuts with all the stuff I'm bringing in from the shop. Oh, and you've gotten a new subscriber. Thanks

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Basil...that was funny about your wife. I know what you mean. Thanks for understanding what I was communicating. Most people don't get that when they start out. I've been seeing success simply because I get out there. Thanks for subscribing! It helps so much! I see you signed p for the Facebook group. Awesome! It is brand new at this point and due to holidays isn't very active yet but we've got members. Looking forward to engaging with you there.

[@BARNEYONICEGMAIL]

Unfortunately inconveniences part is spot on with being an entrepreneur but well worth it if you enjoy the creativity. I have operated and now own my own business of over 32 years we have multiple machines some manual and some CNC most of my employees are cross trained to run both. Sometimes the good old fashion manual machines are a better fit so it is good to know how to use your "tools" properly. I really enjoyed your video and keeping it real approach. New sub here!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi EH. Welcome to the community. And thank you for sharing your insights as an entrepreneur. You know, my friend, you know.

[@mooman351]

You earned my sub, been looking at CNC options for a while to execute some ideas, you have a lot of great information, now I just need to keep listening, digest and try to work out what/when to buy

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Jamie. Super glad to have you on board this channel...your channel! Whenever you want, I'll give you my suggestions on machines and why.

[@MultiMrNoone]

Fantastic video! Just what I needed to hear. I’ve been researching welding, cnc, woodworking, etc etc etc for a few years now wondering if I could ever get into something that would turn a profit. I love what you say about “if it’s your passion and you want to let your creativity flow, the money will follow”

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Mr. Noone. It is all about the passion. Otherwise, our fear will keep us down. I'm so glad this had an impact on you.

[@dad7256]

Good advice ! Do your homework, , when I bought my Shark SD100 the salesman was very knowledgeable , he spent over an hour talking with me. He suggested looking at the next size machine, money was an issue but I wish I had spent the money and bumped up. My workspace is only 12 by 12 which limits my projects but thanks to videos like this I found out about using the tile feature, lots of great videos out there if you have the passion to create ! Thanks !

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Dad! Yes, it is always a regretful moment when we let money stop us from geting what we really want. However, you can definitely create stuff with that machine to earn the cash for a larger one!

[@jimjennings1165]

Thank you for the advice its exactly what i need and oddly enough it made the choice of going down the cnc road easier

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Jim. Sorry for the delayed response. I'm glad this helped. How did it make it easier?

[@westsiderrider4937]

Its nice to hear some straight to the point info, I almost jumped in head first without considering any of your points. Thanks

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Jumping into the unknown can be tough when all the unknown surprises come up. That's why I started the CNC entrepreneurs facebook group...to help people ease into it with help. The links to it are in all my videos. Join in!

[@davedennis6042]

Good advice. Always in life, answer the question of "Why?" very honestly. Many people have started a hobby and wound up with a company.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Dave. Isn't it finny how it works that way sometimes?

[@leerd68]

Great set of videos! I’m researching CNC options and your videos are very informative. You mention the time you recorded this video was November 2020 and later hoping to get to 1,000 subscribers by the end of the year. Today is October 31, 2022 and you’re channel shows 38.3k subscribers and I’m now one of them. Looking forward to learning more from you.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Leerd, time does fly doesn't it brother! Happy to have you along for the ride.

[@beatdownjar]

Just got my Cnc up and running. Thought this was valuable and helpful thanks!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Josh. Congrats on your machine. Are you hoping to use it to generate revenue eventually?

[@warrenking1815]

GARRET, you have touched on what I am trying to do. I purchased a 3018 with laser and am trying to learn how to use it. The machine is not the problem, it's the software. But I have had some hardware issues ( mostly my fault). I understand that i need to persist and not throw in the towel, but the overall fight has been uphill.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Warren. Please keep fighting. you will get there. there is a lot of help on the facebook page for that machine.

[@nickspitzer1896]

Try a thumbs up notification bell a 1/4 into your video. It's a good reminder and people are usually just focused on the content. Thumbs up from me

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hey Nick. Yeah, I'll have to remember that call to action. Thank you.

[@SoC2026]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to help others!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Trent. You are welcome. I hope you're getting some gold nugets out of the videos I create

[@stewalameda6062]

Thanks for another informational video. Yes I agree with you having to put in the time, there has been days this pass 2 weeks that I have been working on a project that I have put in 10-12 hrs trying to understand the vectric software and putting info into carving for that perfect project. There has been times I have been thinking about the issues that were not solved for the day going to bed and wake up thinking about those same problems from the day before.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hey Stew. Thinking about those problems...we always end up solving them!

[@MrTapanes]

Thanks Garrett for the honest info. Am looking into starting a CNC/woodworking business. The CNC and woodworking aspects hold no mystery for me, but selling.... that is worrying. Am I making the right stuff? Will anyone want to buy it? How do I engage my potential customers? These are the things that give me serious pause. There are tons of videos on CNC projects, etc.., but not so much on the mechanics of actually making this kind of business work. Hope to see more on this. Cheers!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Mr. T. My friend, I've got a lot of videos on the business end og moving the customer to buy your stuff. Watch the playlist CNC entrepreneurs

[@stephenjett7838]

This kind of video are the kind we need more of

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Thanks Stephen. I guess you've felt it too...always something missing in videos that talk about making money. They all like to imply it's easy. Thanks for the incentive to make more. Interesting, as my channel has started to mature, I felt it was important to go back and remove some of my videos because I felt they leaned in that direction also. Way to inauthentic. Are you into CNC? What kind of stuff do you make?

[@stephenjett7838]

First of all I would like to thank you for you kind words Cnc to me right now is just something that I am interested in learning more about hopefully later on I will have the opportunity to get into it After thinking more about you video I think it could be change to a training video for people that want to go into business for them self or for hourly works that want to move up to management A business is like a child that require constant care and requires you to learn what you need to make it grow But always remember as the old saying goes If you love what you are doing you will never work a day in your life Money is not you goal it is a byproduct

[@IDCWoodcraft]

@@stephenjett7838 You understand about business. Perhaps some day, you'll jump on it. It's interesting. This video has inspired so much response that I am going to make another for a broader audience. what do you think?

[@stephenjett7838]

@@IDCWoodcraft Like I said I think you should

[@IDCWoodcraft]

@@stephenjett7838 confirmation.. Watch for it

[@Nezuko_gurly]

Just what i needed to hear. Wish we can have a 1 on 1 conversation.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Christian, glad this video helped you brother. If your interested with a one-on-one we can definitely do that, we can talk about anything from CNCs to business my friend. Schedule from this link here → calendly.com/garrettfromme/60-min.

[@mmtech9352]

I’m always been a creator. I learned basic or maybe intermediate woodworking on my own. Then started studying electronics at college. Realized I was sort of good at coding. And now I teach Arduino and fixing computers at a local school. So I came to realize I need either a 3D printer, CNC or both. But I could only afford one. Which one should I get. Thanks in advance. Loved your video. It feels very honest and concise

[@IDCWoodcraft]

HI MM. It's a hard question to answer without knowing your heart. I am a CNC router guy so don;t do anything w/ 3d printers. Here's what my mentor says when I just am not sure. Glip a coin. you'll know the answer before it lands.

[@gilley1058]

Adding a comment like you asked sir... So far I really enjoy your tutorials.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Gilley. Thank you for be part of this jouorney.

[@judylong4059]

I am very new to this and am enjoying learning from you. All your videos have been informative and useful. Thank you.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Judy. Thank you. What kind of projects are you hoping to get into?

[@judylong4059]

@@IDCWoodcraft trays, signs, cutting boards, things like that. Since we are just getting started I am sure it will evolve.

[@davidwesthoff]

Thanks for the videos Garrett

[@IDCWoodcraft]

You're totally welcome David!

[@jasonmcdonald3164]

I love wood working and building so I ordered the onefinity machine, fingers crossed I can pick it up. I love what you said in this video. I’m ready to get started and get all of these ideas out of my head and into my work.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Jason. Wood working is so calming to the soul, don't you think? Are you watching the mentoring series I'm doing with Mark. It'll help you focus on your business development.

[@jasonmcdonald3164]

@@IDCWoodcraft It is very therapeutic. No I haven’t been, but I’ll check it out. Thanks

[@dhracerfrank]

thanks garrett, again a well informed video getting to the point. just finished building my lowrider cnc from v1 engineering and your vids helped me run my machine very well.. thanks

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Frank. Congrats on the build. Is it cutting yet or are you still working out bugs?

[@galactictrader9495]

Thank you for your advice and knowledge. As someone who is considering CNC I really appreciate it !

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Galactic. You're welcome. What type of machine are you thinking about?

[@jpanderson7285]

Another one well done sir.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

JP, glad you got some really good insight on this one my friend.

[@rjpatt11959]

Thanks for sharing your cnc knowledge.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

rjpatt11959, you are so welcome my friend.

[@Manufacturing5.0]

Loved your video. Just got a CNC machine and trying to figure out the rest of the stuff. thanks for making this video

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Ibbi! Very cool. What machine did you get? By the way, hang around this channel. The videos I make are for you, the beginner. Ready to take this CNC stuff over the top?

[@raylopez3562]

Thank you professor, i really appreciate what you do. I'm almost ready.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hello Ray. Do it...take the leap!

[@pcprokelius]

I hear you... I have lots of nice stuff I made getting dust somewhere because I don't know how to make a bridge to potential buyers... 😃

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Paulo. I will be doing webinars very shortly to help with that. Stay tuned to notices about them

[@johnbowman7884]

Gives a person things to think about. Thanks. Looking at different business options to work from home. I love working farmer’s market and feel CBC plasma table signs could be a great fit for me. I will keep following you for more advice

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi John. I so want a plasma cutter. And that is a perfect tool for farmers market products. Steel signs and such area have the farm/deep country feel.

[@RonMarshallrone]

I've been a professional and hobbyist 3d artist for 20 years(I know many programs), been woodworking all my life and own a small furniture making business so I have the passion of just creating. I have a passion for making money as well but the real reward is client satisfaction. A cnc machine seems like something I was meant to do. I know it has a learning curve but i'd rather learn the cnc than learn to carve 3d lol.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hey Rone! We must be related. tThe passion for just creating. CNc has such a unique quality to it and it seems to match the creative juices within us...don't you think?

[@RonMarshallrone]

@@IDCWoodcraft It really does. I know I won't be able to CNC a 3d city or figures(unless I get the lathe attachment?) for awhile while I learn it but I've played with so many digital art programs and have created models and got them ready for clients using 3d printers I'm confident i can get the software down. I already have a jointer, planer, tablesaw, and ton of tools that use for my business so this just seems to what I'm missing. I really want one for flattening slabs to save me tons of time on hand planning as well but I just want to get started with the cliché farm style signs that every lady in my town buys lol.

[@memduhosmanerdel9399]

Hi Sir.. I've tried to watch all of your videos and I wanna have passion and honesty in my future life like you l.. Thanks for your effort about all of this things

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hello Memduh. Honesty is the best practise. It never leaves us to cover our tracks.

[@ScubaStevo83858]

Another very worthwhile video

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Thanks EriK!!!

[@danweiss4928]

I’ve been binge watching your videos today. And somewhere I just wanted to make comments to thank you for all the work you put in informing us. I’m already in established woodworker who builds custom furniture/one off pieces and I’m considering a CNC machine to just add to what I already do. Like maybe doing some fancy joinery. Things like that

[@IDCWoodcraft]

You're welcome, Dan. All I want to do is share my many years of knowledge and comments like yours makes me know I'm serving that purpose. Getting a CNC will take your craft to an entirely new level. Wait and see...

[@jairocruz-rua9079]

Thank you Garret! Really good info! Almost like a “tough love” message. A lot of people what to be entrepreneurs, but don’t know that the biggest cost is. Time, and lots of it 7 days a week really. Even if I’m not in the shop, I’m thinking about the shop. Again Thank you and I look forward to seeing more videos from you!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

You so get it. It's a tough lesson to learn and can only truly be learned as you step into it. What are some products you make?

[@franktakacs8693]

Love the Channel, just getting into CNC, and eager to learn more

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Frank. Thank you. Did you get your machine yet?

[@jerrystringer4023]

Great information. I'm happy that I saw myself fitting into the description of what it took to be successful. I also like that you're not "polished", but speak from the heart. Thanks!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hey Jerry. Glad you know the entrepreneurial spirit. Polished doesn't fly these days. Neither does bs. And besides, I found out a long time ago...it pays to be me.

[@angelmadera3401]

I just ordered Bob's CNC v4 last night. I plan on making some projects to try and sell but it's only for fun and not as a real source of income. I see it as a hobby first. Great video

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Congrats @Angel!!! Exciting. Don't forget to buy some router bits. I always provide links in my video descriptions to save people time finding ewhat they need so you might want to check that out. Here's a video that talks about that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWOtn36lpdF4mc0 I will do some videos on how I'm starting to generate revenue with my bobs e4. Also, I just started a facebook page for CNC Entrepreneurs so we can all help each other. Link for that are in my videos from now on. LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU GET YOUR MACHINE. I'm excited to know how your build goes.

[@angelmadera3401]

@@IDCWoodcraft unfortunately I'm deployed currently and it'll have to sit there until I get back, I'll follow up though. In the meantime in my free time I've been working on Easel

[@IDCWoodcraft]

@@angelmadera3401 awesome! Thank you for your service. Where are you deployed at (if you're allowed to say)

[@radsan3006]

Great advice, thanks!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Radsan, of course! Happy to help!

[@bolsabaydesigns4071]

From a new channel (extremely new), and a fellow creator, thumbs up and cheers for the video, enjoying it and learning a lot.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Bolsabay! Another fellow creator! Hey, it is never too late to start.

[@mikefromspace]

I'm putting my cnc together by Thursday and weighing options to make the best $ possible. Etsy store, ebay, doll houses, tool hangars, signs, docking stations, idk. Wood and or metal. 1500w brushless motor with 14 watts of nemas. 14" vertical X 28x 25". Stationary tslot table . Double screws on 1st axis to prevent racking of structure above. Looking for suggestions

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Right on Mike! Congrats on getting your CNC set up. The best way to make money is to find something you are passionate about but also has a market demand. Try out a few things and see what sticks.

[@shanemoore9231]

I'm so happy to find your channel. I been thinking about buying a CNC Router, (Bob's in particular) after building my cousin's holiday decorations using a Jigsaw. I am a creative and want to be entrepreneurial but I'm worried with my digital failures this will be the same outcome. I don't like the idea of selling somebody something, so I find your approaches organic and genuine. I know I have the ability to operate a business, it's simply the lack of time I've put into one thing to make it work. I'd like to think working with something physical rather than building websites or money obsessed drop shipping would be an amazing venture/skill to have throughout this life. Thank you for your content.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hello Shane! Boy, do I know the journey you've been on. I can tell immediately you're like me...a person who wants so badly to find the thing they love to do that brings in the money in a very organic and genuine way (and tired of chaing the money). I can tell you this...when you find it, it becomes easy (as I have found with the CNc router / woodworker / teacher) That you know you are a creator means you will never stop until you find that magic thing. And you will find it! CNc router work is an amazing way to create things (virtually anything you want) as you will find out if you buy a machine. On the note of BobsCNc...from my experience and researching all the other comparable routers, I felt in my heart thieirs was the right one as a step into the CNC router world for 2 reasons. They are the most supportive little company I came across with rock solid integrity, and they truly want to provide a means for people like you and me to ease into this amazing world of CNC creators. No matter which one you get, I think you'll find that 'flow' in your heart when you start making stuff.

[@mikecollins4298]

Don't spend your rent money to try something u don't fully understand. If u don't have a machinist background u should learn everything you can about cnc programming first

[@royceachterberg5627]

Thanks Garrett!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

You are totally welcome Royce

[@karlhalliwell5432]

Another great video, good honest advice, good to hear someone talking about all the work that goes on behind the scenes with CNC's and that it doesn't just print money over night

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Nice cliche...it doesn't print money over night. Without drive and determination, it barely prints money at all. But people like you and me are driven! Money is the ultimate result for making amazing creations for others

[@espressomenu]

Thankyou for your wisdom

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Clive, you're so welcome!

[@timbothegreat3991]

Great video. Thanks for the knowledge!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Tim! thank you and you're welcome.

[@shughes599]

Good advice. I think I’ll give bobs a go. I’m sure it can do signs and other 2-d well. I am concerned on its 3-d limits. Do you think it can cut as well as shapeoko and onefinity if using xcarve?

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Scott. I don't have a Bob's CNC anymore because it wasn't rigid enough. I have switched to the long mill CNC router. However, to answer your question, yes the other machines will do 3D work just fine. If you want to know about the longmill, I did a pretty deep dive video on it. Interestingly, it costs about the same as a Bob's CNC. Heres the link to that video kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5mcZYlpatOYibc

[@jeanblakeley-cook6023]

thanks for sound advice

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hey Jean. you're totally welcome!

[@Stormin06096]

Thanks for the information.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Stormin, you are so welcome my friend.

[@tomcatmeow69]

Good info , i'm an electronic engineering guy deciding if i should build a cnc or buy. Dam things are expensive for a larger one.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Yes. Sometimes a bit on the edge. However, it's sometimes worth it so there's little to mess with. What do you think you'd produce?

[@stann6868]

I have a question about CNC setup. Where I don't presently have a garage, basement, etc. In your opinion do you think it would be possible to run a CNC router table set up in a cargo trailer, possibly run of a generator? My concerns would be the floor may not be as solid as a concrete floor. Problems cased by vibration and probably not perfectly level. Any response is appreciated.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

stann6868, brother it could honestly work pretty decent for you! I started out in my own apartment my friend. All I can say is if there's a will there's a way. A generator should work well for you if you have enough power going to it!

[@zepedaengraving6894]

I’m trying to get started with cnc I have a laser and have sold a few things already but really want expand and you’re videos are good and honest and very informative thank you I just ordered the evo 4 and hope everything goes well

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Zepela, welcome to the amazing world of CNc routers, and a good machine to start with. Tell those guys ver at Bobs hello from some guy that really likes their stuff.

[@chadwolf7282]

Keep up the hard work. Interesting video, and good quality.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Thank you Chad. Are you into CNC?

[@kennethblackwell6401]

Great information I have one of the small Chinese units been using easel thinking about trying fusion 360.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Kenneth...Fusion? Really. that's like going from baby speak to master orator. Fusion is an engineering level software, just so you know.

[@Phil_Scott]

You cant drive between the trees like I can on a bike.... noooo00ooo. but you did give good advice on making money the wrong way...I needed to hear that.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hey Phil. Please elaborate.

[@Phil_Scott]

@@IDCWoodcraft ...Keep up the good work, I retired to a small Mayan village in the high mountain jungles of Guatemala...2013... from California where I was in the engineering business. ... and been watching video on artful topics... yours was most valuable on the key spiritual issues relative to being viable... vital issues actually for any endeavor... I am helping some families here. . The money motivation takes away from the grace that needs to drive great art. In the old days 70's to mid 80's I was flat tracking motorcycles along the west coast. grace in that blood sport takes it to another level... . if the motivation is grace not speed just as money sucks the life out of art.... practicing perfect grace and precision and going slow enough that you make no mistakes... and are perfectly balanced ends up making you fast. At the end of 20 or 30 of those laps (each lap timed and shown to you as you pass the mark) you feel slow as molasses, when you turn a faster lap. and fast as lightning when you turn a slow lap full of drama and mistakes. and bored as you slide into the turns sideways with both feet on the pegs...and feel like you could get off and walk faster. Practicing speed just burns in the errors you make trying to go too fast for your skill levels.. actual speed is a grace exclusive. . Watch some speedway or grass track on you tube these are 500cc bikes under 100 lbs, in 4 lap races with 4 riders, they burn nitro methane, and have no brakes. In the US the half mile and mile dirt ovals is what lit me up and I am 80 now... and it is the grace it all the keeps me alive today. . I don't know if that would help off roading a jeep in rough terrain but it might in the desert.

[@thomasbuckley9637]

Good info Garrett

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Thanks Thomas

[@pushthelimitled7954]

Thanks for the thoughts

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hello Push! Thanks for stopping by?

[@gabrielmartinez2439]

Great info. Thanks. I think you talked me out of a CNC . . . for now.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Gabriel. I hope not. I only shared the reality about business. Being a CNc creator is very different. One thing to note...many CNC'ers buy the machine, start making for fun and literally 'fall' into business. you should listen to all my CNC entrepreneur videos.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

BTW, never let someone talk you out of something you want to do.

[@gabrielmartinez2439]

@@IDCWoodcraft not at all. I appreciate your video and you brought up some points i hadn't considered. Im just not ready now to invest the time to learn the software and process. It's still on my list. I'll keep watching your videos because they are excellent.

[@charliet918]

Thank you for a down-to-earth initiation pep talk - it's very much appreciated. I have a CO2 (K40) and 2 diode lasers and I enjoy making small stuff on them, but the time it takes to etch an image is really tiresome due to the fineness of the laser beam. I have a digital and screenprinting signage background, which is causing me to consider CNC as a means to make signs again in the small space I have available (a garden shed!). Having watched your vid I think Will ditch the CO2 and get a small CNC machine and give it a go. Thanks again for the inspiration.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Charles, you're so welcome! And welcome to the amazing world of CNC my friend! I hear you on the lasers and how long etching can take! I think you'll have a blast making signs on your CNC, it sure has treated me well over the years! Keep up the good work brother!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

@@lepidoptera9337 what do you mean about coming to my garden shed? Are you asking why you should buy a CNC machine?

[@IDCWoodcraft]

@@lepidoptera9337 I understand now.

[@johnhoward9878]

I'm looking for the video that you talk about a web site that shows the tends of products that are selling in the US.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

John, I think you may be thinking of google trends brother. It's been so long, I can't remember which video I talked about it in either!

[@jimm.5664]

Another awesome video!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Thanks again, Jim. this was one of the more important videos I made

[@iSkyhigh]

Thanks for the advise

[@IDCWoodcraft]

You got it Sky.

[@Weird_guy79]

I'd love to get back to my cnc router and laser, I just have way to many things to get done before I'll have the time and money to devote. I miss the possibility's the fun the tinkering, I miss my life.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hey Weird guy..."I miss my life"... Watch these: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXeZZGqeYsusb9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/imqyf5-mq551d9U It's more about decision to make sure we have the life we love

[@louisdeschamps3430]

Your right on continus work !

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Louis Deschamps, couldnt agree more brother.

[@danlliteras7380]

Hey Garrett, liked your video...I have been running my CNC for over a year. I love working with it and have been traveling the road of hard knocks when it comes to monetizing my products. I have a Nextwave Shark HD5 CNC and love it. I too am a one man band and am working on making some money doing my passion. Question: do you or have you used outside marketing to aid your business model? I am thinking about using a Social Media Marketing company to take some of the non-production work off my plate. Is it worth it and do they produce results?

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hey Dan. Before you use marketing (which works if done right), you need to be very clear on your niche and customer avatar. Have you been watching the mentoring sessions with Mark Garrett? If not, it will give you a ton of guidance. Here's session 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opStaJ2ZoZ2GiLc

[@maddog1918]

real talk for once nicely done

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Thanks Maddog. Yes, I thought people have gotten a bit tired of the same 'let's get your hopes up' but not tell it all stuff. you're not the only one ready for the real stories. Do you have a CNC machine?

[@maddog1918]

@@IDCWoodcraft no I dont have one yet. Im still in the stage of "if I were to get one" and "which one suits me" im not very computer literate so its a bit intimidating but ive got more than 25 in years detailed woodworking so im looking at this being as the next step.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

@@maddog1918 I have good news for you. You don't have to be very computer literate these days to run a CNC machine. I can help guide you when you decide to buy one. I don't think you'll regret it.

[@benjaminflores1299]

what was the 300.00 laser you were talking about? like this video.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Ben. It was the Yorahome laser

[@coryzero]

great information

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Cory, I'm glad it was helpful to you.

[@sarahknight2586]

Great video!!!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Thanks Sara! Are you into CNC'ing?

[@sarahknight2586]

Yes I am, just learning

[@davestomper3428]

Thanks for the information

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi David. you're welcome.

[@mariuscristescu5616]

Thank you Garret! How you make your research when it comes down to niche, how you know it's good niche? I know for print on demand T-shirts there are tool that you pay and they will give you monthly trends. Is there something similar in CNC?

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi Marius. To my knowledge, I do not think so. There is one thing to know...niches do not go out of style. Do not try to match a trend. It fades away and you have to restart. The riches are in the niches

[@James-iq4fz]

Great Video Garrett, you just earned a new subscriber :)

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Hi James. Thank you so much for subscribing. I hope my videos will help you in your CNC endevour. Please share...what type of CNc equipment do you have (or will get)? If you have, what kind of projects do you like to do. By the way, I recently started a facebook group to help those interested in earning income with their CNC. Feel free to join us. I just started it a week ago and members are coming in quickly. Here's the link if your interested: facebook.com/groups/cncentrepreneurs

[@matthewshifflett5686]

Good content thanks

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Matthew, you are so welcome my friend.

[@camaro375]

Well said and explained.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Thank you Comaro. Like the name, by the way. Do you own a Comaro?

[@camaro375]

@@IDCWoodcraft i use to but had to sell it to pay the hospital bill for my baby girl