The Truth about Hobby CNC Businesses
2023 ж. 13 Қаз.
808 692 Рет қаралды
Are you thinking about starting as CNC business? Hobby CNC might be a great place to start. Today we're talk about what side business we are using our hobby cnc for.
LINKS -
Onefinity CNC - bit.ly/3QcZpLH
Pwncnc - bit.ly/3M0hgTG
Our Machine is the Onefinity Elite 4ft x 4ft Machine. The spindle we are using
is 110 volt 1.5 k from Pwncnc are dust collection is also from Pwn
My Links -
website - www.izzyswan.com/
Instagram - / izzyswan_woodworking
I wasn't even particularly interested in searching for this information, and I watched until the end because of how well you broke that down. Well edited, clear, concise and short is the only reason I stuck around 👍.
Same here, kept watching bc it was well explained!
Straight forward and honest as always Izzy. look forward to seeing more on CNC work.
Thanks Izzy. It is nice to hear a pro give a true breakdown on this subject. I love the talking vids as much as all the rest. Keep it coming.
Great video and well spoken. I honestly got alot out of this and it was refreshing to hear someone speak facts and include all the details unlike alot of the other spruikers on here. Keep up the great work. I think there is some real markets here in Australia and videos like this help alot.
As always, great advice. You definitely inspire others. Thank you Izzy.
" there was a lot of talking in this video". Yes and I thank you for it. I click on the video for clear and informative insight into CNC and you delivered exactly that! I can't fault you for doing something that I wanted; I appreciate it! So, thank you¡
Izzy. This was incredibly helpful. It would be great to hear updates as you guys continue to fine-tune the sign business.
Predictably well done. You're a smart guy and a talented presenter, Mr. Swan.
Great video explaining the basics on getting into CNC business. We’ll done and excellent info. Looking forward to your future CNC videos. Keep it up man!
This might be the best single CNC video I've seen. I am grateful for your calm. Thank you.
I dunno. I prefer it when the narrator is hopped up on caffeine, talking so fast I can't understand it.
Love the straight, honest talk on the reality of CNC sign work. Thank you!
I REALLY appreciate you being transparent! Thumbs UP!
As always, love the value and simplicity of your content.
I appreciate that!
Fellow Brown Coat here! I was pleasantly surprised to see the Serenety on the CNC machine along with the famous line from Captain Reynolds. That show was the best. *sigh* ..the joy and heartbreak that came along with it.. I only discovered the show around a year ago so the wound is still fresh. Thanks for sharing that!
Best video Ive seen on getting straight up to date information. Thanks!!! I'm a subscriber
great video! thanks for the in-depth look at the potential on the business side. looking forward all the ones the come!
Always love your videos honest straight forward and honest. Can’t wait to see more videos.
Nice video as always, thank you for your contributions to the community!
Good video! Having had relatives attempting side hustles via various means, I'm glad to hear you baldly state that you have to WORK at your hustle. My relatives had unrealistic expectations regarding a hobby business and it showed. I have an extensive list of "things I want to play with" when I hit the lottery and home CNC has always been on that list.
Great overview of the reality of CNC printing. It's a lot of work. Looking forward to watching the CNC series!
You've been a huge inspiration for over 8 yrs...thank you very much!! For all of your content!!! Excited to see whats next!
Wow, thank you! 8 year is a long time. Thank you for sticking with me!
Great video Izzy so glad I found you. Thanks so much
Thank you!! Your content now has me interested. I definitely enjoyed it.
Great job in presenting the information you wanted to convey in this video! Thank you!
As always, your videos are THE BEST. Understandable common sense advice that is extremely helpful. Thank you Izzy (and Maggie ;-).
I agree with all the other positive comments, you are smart and make your points clear through your videos! I have been watching you almost a decade and you are one of the best University of KZhead Professors!
Owning a small WW business myself, I can tell you for sure that the most key point you made is that YOU HAVE TO SELL IT...otherwise there is no one to buy ANYTHING you make. Thanks SO MUCH for this video Izzy, just like when you spoke with me about my wooden latch, the real-world info you give is priceless.
Thank you for pointing that out. It cant be stressed enough. Its all about the marketing.
You nailed it! Nobodies going to come looking for your product. Marketing isn't rocket science, but it does take some guts and persistence.
yup, its all about selling, theoretical machine $/hour gets thrown out the window when you cant keep it running.
@@applebutter4036Unless you are in a niche market and own the niche that requires a lot of skill and advanced 3d modeling. Just 2D cookie parts are going to meet a lot of competition out there and drain many hours and you will want to hire someone to be your slave.
I personally only sell enough to pay for hobbies and yes. you need to market people need to know you and your services exist. A lot of people dont realize that most comercial products can be made by someone besides the 1-3 brands that really market
Excellent, and well laid out information. Thank you for doing this video!
Your video is clear, concise and best of all no music. Thank you
Good to see you back. Thanks for the video
Nice video Izzy! Good to see you and great breakdown! Cheers
I watch a lot of YT because I am retired and like to stay at home so I have some knowledge about the way videos are done along with my own personal bias in taste and information quality and clarity. This video is one of the top 10 videos I have watched in the last year. You are a great orator, your scripting is spot on and the videography was great. Interesting subject, interesting depth of knowledge, all the bells and whistles that make a good vid a great one... AND you do not undersell the importance of WORK... you have to work somewhere, somehow to make money be it brick and mortar, on line or anywhere there is no free lunch like most talk about now. Thank you sir.
Great overview! Really liked your details on the costs and market rates in your area. This was very helpful.
As always, an amazing video, but the best part was seeing Serenity still flying! It warmed my Brown ❤️
I used to run a New Hermes engraving machine at a company that made oilfield equipment. The phenolic plastic laminate we used for tags and instrument panel instructions was extremely durable, even is salt or heat. Just some fyi for anyone wondering if its good for signs.
I'm still growing me beehive building business and was only able to upgrade to a 20" planer this year. Your OneFinity is exactly the model I have been eye-balling for a while now. Would love to see more videos on this. Have lots of ideas of some crazy cool bee box designs...
A very informative video and the talking is great. I had a successful Mobile Laser Engraving business where we'd do markets, fairs and festivals a few years ago and the side benefit was we got to see the countryside with our caravan in tow and the laser mounted in a light truck. Before that I did Vinyl Cut Signs for 25 plus years and now I'm "retired" I'm starting to research CNC possibilities from home for something to do and some extra $$$ wouldn't go astray, so this video was very helpful - Thank You!
GREAT VIDEO! A lot of people don't understand what is involved when you have a small business. 💯
Thank you Izzy and Maggie. Helpful information 🎈
Thank you for the video, I dwfinitely found value in it. I havent considered hobby CNC as a business, but a lot of it translates. Thanks again. All the best.
I agree with others here- you absolutely brought the main points forward with "all your talking." You know, there are a LOT of producers who talk over B-roll video as their default communication workflow. You did that here, with a great balance between interesting shots with voice over, and static shots of you making important points. Hell, keep it up! You've always been good at this balance in your videos! I appreciate your take on this. I've seen and thought about these automated CNC devices (routers, laser, 3D printing,) and figured there would be a saturation point as they became more affordable. Aaaannndd... having been through the film/digital camera thing, and possessing a certain level of disdain for non-handcrafted anything- I decided not to invest so far. But what you've said has always applied to these technologies: it comes down to salesmanship and marketing. I wish I would've made that part a priority in my own thinking, because I think outside the box and can sell very well. Maybe someday... but some CNC is highly utilitarian for what I do and will fulfill other needs so we'll see... Great video once again!
Great choice on the Onefinity. I bought their X-50 Journeyman last year. I look forward to seeing what you and Maggie share as you get more familiar with it.
I agree with the other commenters praising this video - you make some great points. To summarize my favorite - running a CNC business is like having 4 jobs. You have to know how to make it, how to sell it, how to design it, and how to keep the books straight. If you aren't prepared for this, you need to determine how to address each area you will NOT be working in.
Man, so much value in this video. I really appreciate your willingness to share these details - thank you.
He told you everything except for how to get work and how to make money. ;-)
Very excited about your CNC series and the knowledge and experience you're going to share! Thanks!
Thanks for watching! We are looking forward to it too!
Great video guys. We really enjoyed. Very clear information. Great jobs goes xxx
Well said Sir! That was good solid advice, for business beginners.
Thank you, you gave this retired guy a lot of good information.
Thank you, we have learned a lot from you...we can feel your passion in explain your content about CNC router project in detail..Great job!! ☺🧡
Fantastic video thanks for the information. I've been thinking about doing this and 3d prints on the side after I get into the hobby for fun. Good to get an understanding before I start buying or doing anything.
Lots of great info here. Thanks Izzy!
Great video and amazing explanation. Thank you!
Well spoken, and every word you said was valuable. Thank you for making this video.
Great video. Thank you for the depth you went into.
Great Video Izzy! Awesome to see how you can use a Onefinity to start your own business!
Great presentation! The Sign of the universal wholeness of all that is
Great video! Loved learning from you. Sparked my interest for sure. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing this information. I am retiring and thinking of setting up a home workshop as a way to both keep busy and make some money. This is really valuable for guiding my decision making.
You are obviously very experienced in what you do. I don't have a cnc machine, I have a 20w diode laser and have been having a blast with it for the past month. i will be upgrading to a 50w co2 laser soon. Just wanted to say that I find your content interesting as far as making $$$ working with machines go. liked and subscribed!
thanks for all the info.looking forward to more videos.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Izzy! Very informative!
Thanks for watching!
Excellent content as usual sir!
As always, practical common sense information that is appreciated. Talk as much as you want .
Great video Izzy! Thank you for the info!
Thanks Izzy, that's a lot of great info!
Thank you for a well-done and informative video.
Great video with loads of very useful information. Thanks.
Thank you for the effort put on the video.
This video is amusing to me because me and my son have watched you for YEARS! and I always joked about your cuts looking like they were done on a CNC even tho I watched you cut the wood etc. This will be a interesting series to watch, We look forward to your videos. Also I noticed it didn't show me subscribed which is odd since I know I have been watch since under 30k subscribers.
Izzy, I've been watching your videos for 9 years now. I discovered your vids when I was recovering from back surgery in 2014. I had a lot of downtime and watched a LOT of KZhead. Then as my health improved, I did more and more woodworking. Then I was surprised to see that you ended up having the SAME spine surgery that I did. Hope you're doing well brother! Keep up the awesome vids! 👍
Thank you man, hope your back is treating you ok. It is crazy how painful a really bad back can be. If you havent felt it there is no way to really explain it to people.
This is so timely for me as I'm just getting into selling CNC projects after coming from a woodworking background. I appreciate this video so much. I'm glad you'll be making more of them (though wouldn't complain if they became more frequent than you proposed 😜). Thanks Izzy!
Great just what we need, more people saturating the market making it harder for me to make money myself. Go do something else.
@abowden5079 🤡
Great vid, I've been curious about this kinda thing - liked and subscribed :)
Interesting. Thanks. Look forward to seeing more.
I’ve been a fan of OneFinity since it first came out. Incredible machine, absolutely blows away everything in its price range. Great video, now it’ll take years for me to buy a second one once they get the Izzy Swan Bump😂
Great video mate, really good information without any bullshit.
Thanks Izzy, looking forward to the new content
You are an excellent teacher! Thanks
Thank you and yr both inspirational team making things enticing.
Great video. The art is in the hustle. There is no shortage of grass signs for people wanting to do "pressure washing" with a gadget they bought. No one though says they want to do exterior house cleaning (which is what I actually need, without damaging anything).
Great information, big fan of color core! Looking forward to the cnc content!
So much good info and so little BS. You've got my sub!
Very interesting ... thanks for going through the cost analysis!
Great as always Izzy!
Nice video and explanation on "what it takes" . Can't wait till the next one. I like the Onefinity machines. Just have not been able to $$$ one yet. Keep up the great work.
Yea, super expensive. A "hobby" for the rich. lol
Even though what I'm about to say has already been said in previous comments. I found this video to be very informative, you didn't take a deep dive into all the specifics about everything and anything thank god. Your CNC machine looks like monster. Hopefully in future videos you might give us a more detailed look into model and why you chose the CNC machine that you currently using keeping it short and sweet like you did in this one. Great job I hope to see more.
Good information. Thanks as always.
Ive been looking at getting a small cnc to cut gp03 fiberboard for our electrical enclosures at work and your video came across my feed. Ill be subscribing Thanks for sharing
I will definitely be in tune for the op coming cnc videos.
Thanks for sharing. All thou I have no interest in starting a hobby business. I'm 72 and a retired Painting contractor. I enjoy learning about different types pf business. I've been watching you for year and appreciate your craftsmanship.
Great informative video. I have been working HDPE for almost 2 years. I have a woodworking business and now using HDPE for all my jigs instead of using plywood. A little pricy up front but when you take in to consideration have to make jigs over and over again because of warping, cracking and twisting out of square, the HDPE , has made a huge difference. HDPE slides on my tools, no need for waxing and simply I will not need to remake any of my jigs.
There's different kinds of HDPE. It's all HDPE but there's HDPE with additives in it. Those additives give the material different properties. Some HDPE is more slippery than other kinds are. The most slippery kind is very slippery indeed.
Im stoked for the cnc series
Awesome video as always - Thank you for the real content, potential numbers. Always amazing videos. In the realm of CNC 3K-5K isn't bad.
Really impressive machine indeed, Izzy! 😃 Thanks a bunch for all the tips! I definitely think about getting one someday! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
They are great machine, very well thought out.
I find your content to be very interesting and educational as well. What a great job in your presentation. I look forward to more of your videos. I was wondering where do you find the HDPE with the metal on it? I really like the crab you cut out.
I became disabled a few years ago and lost a very lucrative Senior Management IT position and a drastic $ reduction. I am hoping something like this will get me back in the game. So I really appreciate you doing this video and the talking and detail aspect of it.
It won't. All of these youtube side-hussle/hobby business things are completely saturated markets with little or no barrier to entry. In reality, these types of youtube videos are actually advertisements for their own businesses and a means of getting equipment makers to send them free stuff. Also bear in mind that, whilst he identifies marketing and sales as the key factors in success, his juicy profit per hour figure doesn't include the cost of sales or marketing (in terms of man-hours and expenditure on advertising, etc), or any other business administrative costs/overheads other than running the machine. These types of videos are all smoke and mirrors, unfortunately.
Don't be discouraged, just do your due diligence. Market research and even some market development before making the financial plunge is prudent, but no market is so saturated that you can't find a niche.
@@jtaylor8606 I was told I couldn't do what I did. I was a company semi driver for less than a year and wanted to buy a truck. I was told the prices were too inflated, trailers were unavailable, and there was no way I could get insurance with less than a year experience. I've owned my truck for over two years and making quite a bit more than I did as a company driver. If a market is saturated, that means there is a market. There's always risk, but that's no reason to quit before starting.
I disagree, today, if you can produce you will get business as long as someone knows you answer the phone, and meet promises made. Doers are missing in the market of providers today….look around your area….and be ready to produce.
Bring the hobby CNC content. I love it!
This is super helpful Izzy. I plan to use my CNC mainly for my own projects, but want to supplement by doing jobs for other so I have been struggling coming up with numbers, this was helpful.
I love this video ! Will you set your playlist up with CNC as a header so that I can always find them easily as you make them on your KZhead playlist? Thank you. Love your videos. Have a wonderful day😊
Very helpful video. thanks for sharing.
This was helpful for someone like me who is considering getting into this as a retirement gig. Thank you!
Why are you trying to run a money losing business in your retirement? Are you getting too much social security? ;-)