CNC Routers - IDC Woodcraft Podcasts

Welcome to another CNC router talk. Today, you will learn that CNC routing is not always a straight line to amazing creations. There are many challenges along the way. However, it is the challenges that make us grow.

Bill and Garrett share their CNC router 'frustrating' experiences, and how we deal with them. 

Why you want a grid on your CNC router video: https://youtu.be/KTvyreaShC0

Schedule one-on-one with Garrett for CNC router issues or learning: https://calendly.com/garrettfromme/60-min

CNC routers are a journey to creation and perpetual learning.

Bill: www.cncbits.ca

Garrett: www.idcwoodcraft.com

Do you know how to deal with customers in your CNC business? This all-important topic of CNC business is crucial to understanding how to have a successful business with your CNC machine.

Customers are the lifeblood of any business. Not only do you want to get them, but you also want to KEEP THEM! This podcast dives deep into dealing with customers.

Bill: www.cncbits.ca

Garrett: www.idcwoodcraft.com

We see CNC routers making beautiful things and there is a draw to see more. Then, one day, we find ourselves researching the machines and before we know it, we want to buy one.

Then we get scared and hold off for months. What is it that holds us back from our creative selves?

I think it's just because it is such new territory that is so strange to us. What worries me is how some people will hold off for years, even a lifetime, while their creative spirit calls them to create.

If you are drawn to this CNC router stuff and it doesn't go away, then your spirit is telling you it's time to CREATE.

Get inspired on my YouTube channel idcwoodcraft

Garrett Fromme

This episode tells you what CNC projects sell best. You will learn what specific projects sell and how to make them more valuable (i.e., get more money) for the customer.

Most new beginner CNC'ers struggle to figure out what to start making so they can make money with their CNC machine. This is a deep dive into why people buy certain things. You will once again find that custom personalized CNC projects sell best.

Garrett and Bill discuss flags, symbols of paternities, signs, sports, and other things. 

A thing to remember is this advice works for all types of CNC machines...routers, lasers, plasma cutters, etchers, water jets, etc.

If you find this podcast enjoyable and educational, please feel free to share it with other CNC friends.

Bill Keays - www.cncbits.ca

Garrett Fromme - www.idcwoodcraft.com

Garrett on YouTube

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A podcast for CNC for beginners - The most common question from those getting into this craft to earn a little money is, "How do I charge?"

This episode discusses some of the ins and outs of charging for your CNC projects. Since it is a challenging subject for many, there will be several podcasts to deal with this. Often answering questions directly from our listeners.

It goes deep into not just hourly rates, but also what kinds of projects sell, and how to make even more money for them.

Take a seat and learn from Garrett & Bill.

Bill's story f how he got started

Bill Keays - www.cncbit.ca

Garrett Fromme - IDC Woodcraft on YouTube, www.idcwoodcraft.com

How does one start making money with a CNC machine? We are joined by Bill Keays, a Canadian CNCer (www.cncbits.ca) to share his experience with getting started in CNc business.

As you listen to Bill's story of CNC jobs 'falling into his lap', you'll be surprised how easy it can be sometimes simply by putting your amazing creations out there.

you can join me on YouTube to see incredible CNC projects come to life. Also, join CNC Entrepreneurs if you want to learn how to make money with your CNC machine.

Garrett Fromme

www/idcwoodcraft.com

This episode talks about the BobsCNC Evolution series routers. Routers made of wood. Yes, wood. And they perform far beyond what I ever expected.

what impressed me about the BobsCNC the most was the 'sittin' at the kitchen table' kind of feel from their business model.

Considering a CNC router but not so sure. Take a look at Bob's. I do many Youtube videos on it, as well.

Happy CNC'ing!

One of the most unusual things you can do on a CNC router is engraving. Most CNC'ers don't realize they can engrave. Glass, soft metals, acrylic, and other materials. Not hard metals. though.

My favorite is glass engraving. The type of tool you use to engrave is called a drag bit. Because it drags. The router motor or spindle is not turned on but the CNC part still does its job, moving around the project as you programmed.

This YouTube video shows it in action with amazing backlighting on glass

I did I remember to mention the tool I use is also used by NASA. The Widgetworks diamond engraver. NASA and Widgetworks...an interesting combination of names. The diamond engraver is found here if you want to look at it. The full list of links are in the YouTube video description.

The router bit starter set I spoke of for CNC router beginners can be seen here.

Happy CNC'ing!

Garrett Fromme

www.idcwoodcraft.com

Have you been watching others making amazing creations on CNC machines in videos lately, thinking 'I want to do that!'

It might be a CNC router, laser, plasma cutter, glass engraver, etc. They all make amazingly beautiful creations.

Maybe it's time to just dive in and go for it. I think what holds people back is the fear of learning something brand new, even though they know they have a creative spirit screaming to get out.

Take a listen to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/IDCWoodcraft, where I teach CNC for the beginner, CNC designing, and entrepreneurialism. I will give you everything I know.